ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019302
The applicant requests that his general, under other than honorable conditions, discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 25 February 1987, the unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to recommend that he be separated from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administration Separations), chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, for patterns of misconduct consisting of discreditable involvement with civil and military authorities. He further...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019314
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is no evidence and the applicant has not provided any to show that his unit was awarded the PUC or any type of unit awards. As such, there is no evidence to show that the applicant is entitled to the award of the PUC or any unit awards during his service with Troop E, 303rd Cavalry Regiment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019324
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states that the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1954. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the FSM the Purple Heart with first oak leaf cluster, for wounds received as a result of hostile action in Korea on 26 June 1951 and 13 October 1951; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019325
Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the first award of the Good Conduct Medal and correction of his records to show this award. Record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (first award) for the period 7 May 1968...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019327
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Although the applicant's name is not listed on the Vietnam Casualty Roster, the entry item 40 of his DA Form 20 shows he sustained a minor fragment wound to the right side of his body on 18 February 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019328
The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 3 years on 6 May 1981. On 7 May 1987, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct and directed the applicant be furnished a General Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019330
The applicant requests correction of item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show "80 09 05 instead of 80 09 09. 2. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he completed 7 months and 1 day of creditable active military service. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080019330 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080019330 2 ARMY BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019333
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he served in Vietnam. Even if it could be established that the applicant served in Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, there are no provisions for entering this information on the applicant's DD Form 214. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019334
Incurring disabilities while in a theater of operations or in training exercises is not, in and of itself, sufficient to grant a military retiree CRSC. Notwithstanding the applicant's contention, there is no evidence in the available record and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence which shows that his seizure disorder was sustained during combat action or simulation of war. Without evidence to establish a direct, causal relationship between the applicants VA rated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019337
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his awards of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal. The applicant was returned to duty on 23 January 1967. The Board wants the applicant and all others concerned to know that this action in no way diminishes the sacrifices made by the applicant in service to the United States during the Vietnam War.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019340
Paragraph 2-13 of the awards regulation contains guidance on award of the VSM and states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. Therefore, it would be appropriate and serve the interest of justice and equity to award the applicant the PH for wounds sustained in action in the RVN on 13 May 1970 and to add this award to his record and DD Form 214 at this time. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019341
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). The applicant provided a certificate for award of the AAM. _____________XXX____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019343
The applicant's records contain limited records for his service prior to this date. The applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) item 6 (Military Occupational Specialties), shows that the applicant was awarded the primary MOS of 31G on 29 November 1969; he was awarded the secondary MOS of 36K (Tactical Wire Operations Specialist) on 13 December 1968; and he had been awarded the MOS of 11B (Infantryman) on 11 March 1964 (it was awarded as an additional MOS on an unknown...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019344
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 11 May 1964. Issuance of an honorable discharge is predicated upon proper military behavior and proficient performance of duty during the member's current enlistment or period of obligated service with due consideration to the member's age, length of service and general aptitude. _______ _ __XXX_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019348
The applicant's records contain no evidence that the applicant was wounded or awarded the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for wounds sustained as a result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding to him the Purple Heart for wounds received on 11 September 1969; and b. adding the Purple Heart, the VUA, the Republic of Vietnam Civil...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019349
There are no orders in the applicant's available service personnel records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge during this period of service. It is noted that just because a Soldier served in an infantry regiment unit during World War II, this was insufficient to entitle them to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item 27 of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019350
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states the record does not reflect his correct date of birth. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which confirms his correct DOB, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019351
The applicant requests correction of his records and/or DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: a. removal of two nonjudicial punishments under the provisions of Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) from his records; b. listing of military occupational specialty (MOS) 97B [sic] (95B) (Military Police) on his DD Form 214; c. correction of his records to show he completed his education; d. correction of his records to show his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019352
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, it must be presumed that trial by court-martial was warranted by the gravity of the offenses charged and that his conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019353
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, that he served in military occupational specialty (MOS) 11C (infantry indirect fire crewman) in Vietnam and that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars for his actions in country. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019355
The applicant requests removal of duplicate, incorrect orders for award of the Good Conduct Medal (4th Award) from his official military personnel file (OMPF). On 16 January 2008, the applicant petitioned the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to remove the incorrect Army Good Conduct Medal order from his file. The evidence of record shows that the applicant's OMPF contains two incorrect orders: Orders 058-1, 1st Armored Division Support Command, Personnel Services...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019357
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) and two awards of the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA). However, there is no evidence in the applicant's records, such as official orders, and she did not provide any evidence showing she was assigned or attached to these units during the period for which they were awarded the JMUA. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019362
Item 12a of the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 3 October 1980 shows the entry, "77 10 06" [6 October 1977]. Evidence of record shows the applicant reenlisted in the Regular Army on 6 October 1977, which is properly reflected in item 12a on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 3 October 1980. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019366
Therefore, the applicant's records should be corrected to show these unit awards. Evidence also shows the applicant participated in four campaigns during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; and b. adding to item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214 the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device (first oak leaf...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019367
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. At no time do his records show use of the SSN XXX-27-80XX. __________X_______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019368
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. Records show the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to add award of the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019369
The applicant requests, in effect, that two service stars be added to his Vietnam Service Medal on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Although the applicant requested that his DD Form 214 be corrected to show he was awarded two service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal, a review of his records verified that he is entitled to wear one silver service star to denote his participation in five campaigns. Therefore, the applicant is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019371
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected in such a way to show that he served for more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, prior to 15 October 1976 in order to qualify for a 5 point Veterans Preference as outlined by the United States Postal Service. He asks if there is any way for his service in the United States Army Reserve to be included in his active duty service on his two subsequent DD Forms 214 (1977 and 1983) in order to claim entitlement to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019372
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It also contains a USAAC Form 170, dated 29 October 1967, almost 2 months after his release from active duty, in which he requested the SSN he now claims is incorrect be added to his record and confirms the SSN he now claims is incorrect is the one under which he entered military service, performed his military service, and was separated from military service. As a result, given it is clear the SSN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019377
The available evidence shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the SWASM. The available evidence also shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the KLM-K and KLM-SA. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019379
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He completed 5 years, 9 months, and 4 days of creditable active military service during this period of reenlistment and was issued a DD Form 214 to document this period of service. Item 12a of his DD Form 214, dated 30 April 1991, correctly reflects the entry "78 01 23" (the date he reenlisted), item 12b correctly reflects the entry "91 04 30" (the date he was discharged), item 12c correctly shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019382
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 12b (Separation Date This Period) contains the entry 1997 08 13 (1997 August 13). The only documents in his military personnel records jacket that these dates would refer to are his DD Form 214 and his NGB Form 22.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019387
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that a 21 September 2000 DA Form 4991-R (Declination of Continued Service Statement (DCSS)) be removed from his file. The applicant has served on active duty for over 8 years, reenlisted four times, and has been promoted twice since he withdrew his DCSS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019389
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 4 (Date of Birth) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 April 1974 be corrected to show 1934 instead of 1933. This Board action will be filed in the applicant's military records so a record of his date of birth will be on hand. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080019389 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019390
Item 12b (Separation Date This Period) of the applicant's DD Form 214 contains the entry "2005 06 24" (24 June 2005). Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) of the applicant's DD Form 214 contains the entry "0001 09 17" (1 year, 9 months, and 17 days). However, the Board only corrects errors specifically requested by an applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019391
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that was issued on 19 January 2005, which will simply be referred to as his DD Form 214 throughout the remainder of these proceedings, be corrected to show the award of the Army Commendation Medal with "V" (for Valor) Device. The applicant's military records show that he enlisted in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) on 25 April 1989. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019395
The applicant states that his military service records do not identify him as a POW, but that his Silver Star citation clearly shows that he was surprised by an enemy soldier on 2 November 1950 in Korea and was forced to surrender. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned. _________XXX______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019396
There are no orders in his military records awarding him the Purple Heart, and there is no evidence anywhere in his military records which shows that he should have been awarded the Purple Heart. The evidence provided by the applicant was carefully considered; however, in order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust. While the applicant provided...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019403
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 May 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080019403 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct her DD Form 214 and her separation orders accordingly. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending her separation orders, dated 8 April 2008, to show that she was not entitled to separation pay; b. deleting the current separation pay entry in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019405
He was told his discharge would be under honorable conditions because the other persons involved were the ones who did the stealing. On 23 January 1975, the applicant accepted nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under the provisions of Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), for stealing personal property of another Soldier valued at $20.00. Special Court-Martial Order Number 21, Headquarters, III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas, dated 19 July 1977, provided that the sentence to a bad...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019412
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to add the Korean Service Medal (KSM) and to show credit for his foreign service in Korea. The applicant states that although he served in Korea he was never awarded the KSM or given any credit on his DD Form 214 for his foreign service. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, states that for Item 24c (Foreign and/or Sea Service), enter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019414
The applicant's military records do not contain a copy of the ARCOM order which was revoked by Permanent Order 356-4R, and does not contain a BSM recommendation which was downgraded to an ARCOM. The document will not be removed from the OMPF unless directed by the following: (1) The Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). If the applicant's ARCOM order was revoked in error, the proper course of action would be to publish a new ARCOM order, subject to the approval of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019418
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of block 18 (Remarks) and block 26 (Separation Code) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the specific medical reason for his discharge. Block 26 of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows the entry "JFW" and block 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) shows the entry "Failure to Meet Procurement Medical Fitness Standards." Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019421
There was no evidence in his records at the DFAS to show that he ever made a former spouse election and his records contain a copy of his divorce decree and his marriage license. The law provides that when an election of former spouses coverage is voluntary it must be made within 1 year of a divorce. Inasmuch as the FSM's widow (current spouse at the time of his death) is currently receiving the SBP annuity and the applicant has not provided a statement from her that shows she agrees to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019422
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 05 FEBRUARY 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080019422 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in two separate applications, that General Court-Martial Order Number 11, dated 5 March 1998, be removed from his official military record. The applicant contends that General Court-Martial Order Number 11 should be removed from his official military record based on the not guilty findings.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019423
The applicant, with his mother acting as his power of attorney, request, in effect, that his uncharacterized discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-17 (Other Designated Physical or Mental Conditions) be changed to an honorable discharge, and that his narrative reason for separation be corrected to read "Recruiter Impropriety." On 27 September 2006, a mental status evaluation was conducted on the applicant, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019425
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) covering the rated period 1 October 2003 through 1 September 2004 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) be completely removed from his records and replaced by an OER by a different rater and a different senior rater. On 30 November 2007, by memorandum, the OSRB notified the applicant that his appeal was partially...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019437
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 24 (Character of Service) on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 23 November 1988 be changed to honorable. Chapter 4 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, for the discharge or release from active duty upon termination of enlistment, and other periods of active duty or active duty for training. Evidence of record shows the applicant was ordered to active duty for training for a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019442
However, it appears the applicant requests, in effect, correction of his separation document to show he was awarded military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B (Light Weapons Infantryman) and that he was wounded in action and awarded the Purple Heart. A thorough review of the applicants military personnel records revealed that there are no orders or other evidence in his records that show he was awarded MOS 11B. While the evidence of record shows that the applicant served in Duty MOS 11B1O...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019444
The applicant served in Vietnam from on or about 14 July 1969 to 2 January 1971. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.