ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004446
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214, lists his awards as the National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with "1960-" Device, Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with [M-16] Rifle Bar. There is no available evidence of record showing that the applicant was awarded a second Army Commendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004448
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 June 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080004448 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record confirms the correct spelling of the applicant's last name does not include the letter "N" as the seventh character, as evidenced by the applicant's enlistment record, DA Form 20, and separation document. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing the spelling of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004451
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was awarded the Expert Infantryman Badge. The applicant states that his service in the United States Marine Corps as an infantryman should qualify him for award of the Expert Infantryman Badge. The applicant contends that his infantry training in the United States Marine Corps should qualify him for award of the Expert Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004458
The applicant requests correction of Item 7b (Home of Record at Time of Entry) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 31 August 2006, to show the entry "Box 502, Fletcher, Oklahoma 73541" or "201 E. North Drive, Fletcher, Oklahoma 73541 instead of 12140 Oak Ridge Drive, Rolla, Missouri 65401. 2. The orders showed the applicants place entered on/ordered to active duty as Lawton, Oklahoma and his home of record as Rolla, Missouri. 8. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004462
The applicant requests, in effect, that the effective date of her promotion to Chief Warrant Officer Two (CW2) and her CW2 date of rank (DOR) be changed from 12 December to 5 August 2007. The applicant states, in effect, she was eligible for promotion to CW2 on 5 August 2007, and she turned in her promotion packet on 1 July 2007; however, she was not promoted until 12 December 2007. As a result, the Board recommends that the State Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004464
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he requested an extension of entitlement to shipment of his household goods. The applicant provides insufficient evidence to show that an unexpected event prevented him from using his transportation entitlement within one year of his retirement. In addition, granting an exception obviously would be to the applicants benefit; however, in the absence of evidence showing that the cost of moving his household goods today...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004465
Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by military medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart for a wound sustained as the result of a hostile act on 20 February 2006 while he was serving in Iraq. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004470
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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. Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) of the applicants WD AGO 53-55 does not show award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004471
Director Analyst The following members, a quorum, were present: Chairperson Member Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The Chief, Compensation and Entitlements Division opined that based on the Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12 consecutive months BOG or 12 out of 15 months (365 days out of 450 days) and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004477
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he enlisted in March 1989 in the rank and grade of Sergeant (SGT), E-5. In any case, there is no evidence of record to show the applicant ever served in the 91C2O position that he would have served in had he enlisted under the ACASP and later been appointed an E-5. At this point in time, there is insufficient evidence to show the applicant was unaware of a possible error in his enlistment grade while he was on active duty, when a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004479
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Korean Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. Evidence shows that the applicant was awarded the Kuwait Liberation Medal. Evidence shows that the applicant served in the Republic of Korea during the periods 21 May 1981 to 14 May 1982 and 13 June 1984 to 6 July 1986.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004481
The applicant states, in effect, that he would like for his military records to reflect the change of his name and gender. 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 name and gender, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). __________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004484
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show completion of the Warrior Leader Course and Unit Supply Training. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows that the applicant completed the 4-week Warrior Leader Course in 2007 and the one-week Unit Supply Training in 2007, which are not shown on her records; therefore she is entitled to correction of her records to show these courses. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004485
On 26 February 2008, National Guard Bureau Federal Recognition Special Orders Number 54 AR, awarded the applicant permanent Federal recognition for initial appointment to the rank of 2LT in the GAARNG, effective 13 December 2005. National Guard Regulation 600-100, paragraph 2-13 states that temporary Federal Recognition may be extended to an officer who has been appointed in the ARNG of a State and found to be qualified by a Federal Recognition Board pending final determination of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004497
Counsel states, in effect, that at the time of the applicant's discharge he did not meet the medical retention requirements to remain in the U.S. Army in accordance with Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness), paragraph 3-3 which requires those Soldiers to appear before an MEBD. There is no evidence in the applicant's record nor did the applicant/counsel submit any evidence that would warrant the relief requested. Therefore, a rating awarded by the VA after the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004504
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 June 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080004504 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was retired from active duty effective 21 April 1991 and that he receive his retired pay and any back pay to which he is entitled. Section 4403 of Public Law 102-484 amended Section 3914, Title 10, United States Code to allow early retirement of an enlisted member with at least 15 years but less than 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004505
The applicant states, in effect, that after completion of his active duty for the AGR (Active Guarded Reserve) in the rank and pay grade of SFC/E-7, his rank was supposed to be restored to MSG/E-8 for retirement. The applicant was ordered to active duty in the AGR in the rank of SFC with a reporting date of 24 September 2003, for 3 years, as a senior personnel sergeant. An email was provided by the Senior Human Resources Sergeant, 655th RSG, 316th Support Command, who informed this agency...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004507
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the CIB. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the MOS 11B (Infantryman) and was assigned to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental or smaller size; however, the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence showing that he was directly involved in ground combat. Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004510
The applicant states, in effect, that he is entitled to SCSD because he is 100 percent severely disabled and he is retired from the Army. The Fiscal Year 2004 National Defense Authorization Act repealed the SCSD program and provided for phased-in restoration of the retired pay deducted from the accounts of military retirees because of their receipt of VA compensation. Concurrent Retirement and Disability Payments (CRDP) applies to all retirees with VA-rated, service-connected disability of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004512
Army Regulation 135-175 (Separation of Officers), paragraph 6-10a, states an obligated officer will normally not be permitted to resign his office until such time as the obligated period of service is completed. The advisory opinion noted that the applicant was offered the accession enlistment bonus in error as none of the MI areas of concentration were eligible for the bonus either at the time of his enlistment or at the time he was commissioned. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004521
However, he actually completed 1 month and 14 days of creditable active service that period: 90 05 16 day prior to AWOL of 17 May 1990 -90 04 03 date of third accepted enlistment = 1 13 + 1 day inclusive = 1 14 creditable service d. Paragraph 7 of the DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS section noted that the applicant subsequently, and fraudulently, enlisted in the Army on 15 August 1990 under the name Thomas L___ and went AWOL on 27 March 1991. 28 The ABCMR's decision in Docket Number...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004528
There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that Board's 15-year statute of limitations. There is no evidence in the applicant's records that he was mistreated during basic training or during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. Furthermore, there is no evidence that he encountered any racism during his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004539
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 15 August 1958 in accordance with Army Regulation 615-208 (Undesirable Habits or Traits of Character, Enlisted Men, Discharge), for unfitness, in pay grade E-1. In an undated letter of support from a Veterans Service Advocate, the author stated that the applicant was intoxicated one night during his service in Germany and did something...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004544
The applicant requests that the former service member (FSM) be awarded the Purple Heart. He was transferred to Vietnam on 29 November 1968 and he was assigned as an infantry unit commander. However, there is no evidence in the available records, nor has he submitted any evidence to show that the FSM sustained a wound as a result of hostile action while he was in the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004546
The applicant requests correction of her Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show her rank as staff sergeant, pay grade E-6. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was promoted to staff sergeant, pay grade E-6 on 1 December 2004 and that she still retained this rank at the time of her discharge from the United States Army Reserve in 2007. __________ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004547
The DD Form 214 that the applicant was furnished at the time of his discharge shows that the was discharged in the rank and pay grade of private (E-1); that he was not transferred to any command at the time of his discharge; that his separation date was 19 February 2002; that he was awarded the Army Service Ribbon; and that he did not complete his first full term of service. There is no evidence of record that shows that he was issued a separate DD Form 214; therefore, the DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004549
The FSM's military record is not available to the Board for review. By regulation, in order to support award of the PH, there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action. The evidence shows that the FSM received the CIB during World War II, as confirmed by an entry in Item 31 of his separation document.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004550
The investigation concluded that the applicant was not experienced in higher level staff work; that several of his actions were inappropriate and reflected negatively on the command; that he became defensive and attributed his rater's counseling to being motivated by professional jealously and ethnic/racial prejudice; that the rater was correct in questioning the applicant's competence and in not trusting him with important actions; that there was no evidence that the rater's counseling...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004553
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 SEPTEMBER 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080004553 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. A review of the applicant's records show that he served in Korea during the eligibility period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 further states that the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004563
ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080004563 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect, that he was an Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) officer and the Department of the Army selected him for promotion to LTC with an effective date of 22 July 2000. As a result, the Board recommends that all the State of Montana Army National Guard and Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004565
The applicant requests that the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show that he timely changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from spouse to former spouse coverage. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A) permits a former spouse to make a written request that an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed to have been made when the former spouse is awarded the SBP annuity incident to a proceeding of divorce. At the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004568
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The record does reveal a disciplinary history that includes his acceptance of non-judicial punishment (NJP) under the provisions of Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) on the following five separate occasions for the offenses indicated: 30 August 1978 - for two specifications of failing to go to his appointed place of duty at the prescribed time; 9 February 1979 - for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004570
His records do not show any significant acts of valor during his military service. Item 44 (Time Lost Under Section 972, Title 10, United States Code) of the applicant DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows the applicant was reported absent without leave (AWOL) during the periods 23 January 1970 to 27 February 1970; 2 May 1971 to 2 June 1971; 6 December 1971 to 20 January 1972; 13 March 1972 to 19 March 1972; and 16 April 1972 to 7 May 1972. On 5 June 1972, the separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004571
The applicant provides a copy of his previous board proceedings in support of his request through his MOC. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the entry, "SERVICE IN SOUTHWEST ASIA FROM 910222 910407," in item 18 (Remarks), of the applicant's DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to correction of the applicant's records to show he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004572
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be corrected to show award of the Air Medal. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20070009594 on 29 November 2007. The applicant provided Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) General Orders Number 1018, dated 25 January 1969, which show he was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004574
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He states that now the only blemish left on his record is the discharge he received from the Army. On 15 October 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge and directed the applicant receive an UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004576
On 20 August 1986, the applicants immediate commander initiated separation action against her in accordance with paragraph 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), due to conviction by a civil court. On 3 September 1986, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge, under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct-conviction by civil court and directed the applicant be furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004577
Following consultation with legal counsel, the applicant requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations). When authorized, it is issued to a soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080004577 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004587
The PEB indicated that he remained unfit to reasonably perform the duties required by previous grade and military specialty. Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 7-2, provides that an individual may be placed on the TDRL (for the maximum period of 5 years which is allowed by Title 10, United States Code, section 1210 (Title 10, USC, 1210)) when it is determined that the individuals physical disability is not stable and he or she may recover and be fit for duty, or the individuals disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004601
The applicant states that he went absent without leave (AWOL) because his grandfather died in 1980 while he was in Korea. On 29 April 1980, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, conduct triable by court-martial, with a discharge UOTHC. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004604
The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show his correct discharge date and total active service. The evidence of record shows the applicant entered active duty on 24 March 1964, and he was honorably separated for immediate reenlistment on 2 November 1965. This DD Form 214 shows he had completed 4 years, 7 months, and 8 days of total service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004606
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military records are not available for review. __________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 | 20080004609
The applicant requests correction of the date he entered military service from 3 August 1966 to 1 August 1966. The purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of their military service. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted for a period of 3 years on 3 August 1966 and was honorably released from active duty on 5 April 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004611
However, his DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 27 November 1973 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of "For Good of the Service" with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. The author stated that he has known the applicant for 17 years. The applicant contends that the two months in the stockade was enough punishment for his AWOL infractions and at that time he was young with a pregnant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004618
The applicant, the son of a former service member (FSM) requests, in effect, that his father's records be corrected to show that he was discharged from the Army in the rank of lieutenant. The FSM's reconstructed records do not contain a WD AGO Form 53-99 (Discharge from the Army of the United States, Military Record and Report of Separation). Based on the evidence, the applicant is not entitled to a correction of the FSM's record to show he was discharged as opposed to being dismissed from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004619l
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) for his period of service ending on 31 January 1967 to correct his service number, date of induction, term of service, training, blood group, dates of rank/appointment, social security number (SSN), and to add a government stamp or raised seal. The applicant is requesting that events which occurred during his first 2 years (first period of service) be entered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004623
The applicant requests award of the Combat Medical Badge and the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Medical Badge. The sole criteria that qualify medical personnel for award of the CMB is to be assigned or attached to an infantry unit engaged in active ground combat. The evidence of record shows the applicant served as a medical specialist during his service in WW II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004625
The applicant requests, in effect, that the name listed on his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected. The applicant's request that his military records and separation document be corrected to reflect his correct name was carefully considered. Absent any evidence to confirm he attempted to correct the name recorded in his record while he was still serving on active duty, it is presumed he voluntarily chose to serve using the name as it is currently recorded in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004634
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, that the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with 3 bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, and the Marksmanship Qualification Badges be added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004638
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows his entitlement to the Vietnam Service Medal; however, it does not show the bronze service stars to which he is entitled for his campaign participation. AR 672-5-1, in effect at the time of the applicant's separation provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all...