ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004649
The applicants DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. There is no evidence of record to show that the applicant was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004658
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his foreign service in Korea and in effect, award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. Item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) of the applicants DD Form 214 shows he completed 1 year, 1 month, and 29 days of foreign service. With respect to correction of the applicants records to show his foreign service was in Korea, there is insufficient evidence to grant relief in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004660
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. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. However, there is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not provide substantiating evidence that shows his record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004663
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Korean Service Medal. The applicant served on active duty during a qualifying period of time for award of the Korea Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 14 June 1953; and b. showing on his DD Form 214, effective 15 April 1955, that his authorized awards include...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004670
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, that he twice served in Vietnam under temporary duty (TDY) orders. There is no information in the available records showing that the applicant actually completed any part of these TDY assignments.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004672
On 11 July 1973, the applicant requested discharge for the good of the service. However, at the time of the applicant's separation the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004674
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show award of three Purple Hearts for wounds received during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant has not provided any evidence showing that he was wounded in action. __________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 | 20080004675
The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 3a (Grade, Rate or Rank) of his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show specialist (SP4), E-4 instead of private first class permanent, PFC (P) (E-3). 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. _ _______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004681
The applicant requested a court-martial. On 8 April 1980, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued a discharge under other than honorable conditions. __________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 | 20080004687
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be given active duty service credit for the time he served in Vietnam even though he was assigned to a civilian organization; and that he be promoted one grade, to Lieutenant Colonel, on the retired list, retroactive to the date he returned to the United States in August 1974. There is no evidence, and the applicant provided none, to show he was ever recalled to active duty in his retired pay grade. The applicant is advised that currently,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004688
Army Regulation 600-8-22 authorizes award of a bronze service star, based on qualifying service, for each campaign listed in Appendix B of this regulation. It stated that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004691
The evidence of record shows the FSM elected SBP spouse coverage prior to his retirement, on 31 January 1993, with full base amount. The divorce decree indicates that the FSM agreed to execute the documents necessary to comply with the USFSPA as appropriate, in effect, to provide the SBP to his former spouse. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. to show the FSM changed his SBP coverage from "spouse" to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004694
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. The evidence shows the applicant served in Bosnia-Herzegovina during the qualifying period for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for Operations Joint Endeavor. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004698
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show that he completed 730 days of involuntary mobilization under the provisions of section 12302 of Title 10 United States Code (10 U.S.C. The record shows that the applicant was involuntarily mobilized during the period 2 January 2003 through 18 December 2003, a total of 351 days. Evidence shows that the applicant was involuntarily mobilized for 859 days during the periods 2 January 2003 through 18 December 2003 and 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004704
The applicant states that he was subsequently assigned to the G-6 office to overhaul their automation program and he goes on to provide details of his duties and responsibilities while assigned to that position. The applicants records indicate that he enlisted in the USAR on 19 January 2000. While the applicant is commended on his service to the Army, there is no evidence in the available records, nor has he submitted any evidence to show that he meets the educational or special skill...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004731
The applicant states, in effect, that his code of RE-4 was too harsh; therefore, he would like it upgraded to at least a code of RE-3. On 10 January 2006, the approving authority approved the applicant's request and directed the applicant be discharged in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), Chapter 10, and his service be characterized as Under Other Than Honorable conditions. _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004750
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. 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. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004751
The applicant requests correction of his Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States (DD Form 214) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that in addition to the awards shown on his DD Form 214, his awards include the National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004767
He now requests that his records be corrected to show that his request for COAR status was approved and that he obtained his 20 qualifying years for non-regular retirement. The available evidence confirms that in conjunction with the PEB finding of unfitness, the applicant requested COAR status to complete 20 years of qualifying service for non-regular retired pay, and that the USAPDA supported this request. Accordingly, it would be appropriate and serve the interests of equity and justice...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004769
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The separation document (DD Form 214) issued to the applicant upon his discharge confirms he completed 1 year, 11 months, and 27 days of active service on his current enlistment, and a total of 3 years, 9 months, and 24 days of creditable active military service. The evidence of record further shows the applicant voluntarily requested discharge to avoid a court-martial that could have resulted in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004771
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), in pertinent part, provides for award of the Armed Forces Reserve Medal. The applicant contends that Item 13 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected by removing the awards of the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait and by adding the award of the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" Device. The applicant's personnel records do not show that he served 10 or more years with the Reserve Components of the Armed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004774
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with the ending period 15 November 2007 to show the Iraq Campaign Medal and his service in Iraq. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that individuals authorized the Iraq Campaign Medal must have served in direct support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004778
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 AR20070009066 on 14 November 2007. The letters provided by the applicant are new evidence which will be considered by the Board. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004784
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show his effective date and date of rank for lieutenant colonel as 10 September 2003. On 17 June 2005, the applicant submitted a request for award of 45A AOC to the 70th RRC. The memorandum, dated 13 May 2005, informing the applicant of this promotion does not indicate the AOC in which he was promoted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004787
The Iraqi took him out of action. Without knowing all of the facts behind the award of the Purple Heart in that case (i.e., the statements supporting award of the Purple Heart in that case are not available), it cannot be determined how similar the two cases are. Unfortunately, there is insufficient evidence to show that it was in fact an enemy soldier (a regular soldier or a terrorist) whose actions resulted in the applicants injuries and therefore insufficient evidence that would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004794
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080004794 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was rated primarily for pain. In addition, since his disability separation was not completed and he remained in the Army, he continues to be eligible to re-enter the disability system at any time he, his command, or military physicians are of the opinion that his condition has worsened to the degree that continuation would be deleterious to his health.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004797
On 28 July 2004, the applicant requested his previous application to the ABCMR, dated 31 March 2003, be further amended to show he requested a military education waiver for consideration for promotion to MAJ under the SSB. It also states that an officer who is promoted to the next higher grade as a result of the recommendation of a special selection board convened under this section, shall, upon such promotion, have the same date of rank and effective date for pay and allowances of that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004798
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. If the Soldier meets the following criteria, the Soldier will be removed from the TDRL, permanently retired for physical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004802
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Chief Warrant Officer Two (CW2) promotion and Federal Recognition effective date be corrected to reflect 17 December 2007 vice 12 March 2008. The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: Joint Force Headquarters (JFH), Tennessee Army National Guard (TNARNG) Memorandum, dated 6 March 2008; Promotion Checklist; Unit Memorandum, dated 5 December 2007; Personnel Qualification Record; JFH, TNARNG Orders 338-844, dated 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004819
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 July 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080004819 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-5 also states that, from the Enlisted Record Brief/Officer Record Brief, formal in-service training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214 will be entered in item 14. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending item 11 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004820
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. The enemy was right about all except one, the ground forces. Item 32 (Battles and Campaigns) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he participated in five campaigns during his service in WW II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004826
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 June 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080004826 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicants military records are not available to the Board. As a result, the Board recommends that all the State Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 11 July 1986, to show his rank as SGT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004829
The applicant states, in effect, that the Board should reconsider the final decision of his case based on the current documents he submitted that will prove in fact he did enlist into the U.S. Armed Forces and was hospitalized at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri on the date and time in question. In its original decision the ABCMR found that the applicant entered active duty on 18 September 1975 and that he did not provide any evidence to show he was in the hospital at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004838
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge, characterized as under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC), be upgraded. There is no evidence in the applicant's records, and the applicant has provided no evidence, to show that his discharge was unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004844
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 1 March 1976, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge, and directed that he receive an UD. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was charged with the commission of an offense punishable under the UCMJ with a punitive discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004845
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge, characterized as under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC), be changed to a discharge that would enable him to receive Veterans benefits and would possibly allow him reentry in the military service. On 9 September 1991, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and recommended that he be furnished a discharge characterized as UOTHC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004848
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). By regulation, an under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for members separated under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, and an UD was authorized at the time of the applicant's discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004852
The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) issued on 16 August 1994 at the time of his discharge confirms he was separated under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation) in lieu of court-martial with a characterization of service as under other than honorable conditions, in the rank of private/pay grade E-1. Although the applicant's service records are incomplete, a review of the applicant's records show his first period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004855
In her self-authored statement, dated 3 July 2008, the applicant states the following: a. that she should not have been separated under chapter 16-5 of Army Regulation 635-200 based on her service records. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), governs the evaluation for physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to their military duties because of physical disability. With respect to medical disability retirement, there is no evidence in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004859
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the CIB. In the absence of evidence that he was an infantryman actively participating in ground combat while assigned to an infantry unit, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the CIB in this case. 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 | 20080004862
The applicant requests in effect, that her Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) be corrected to show her service in Kuwait and Iraq; all of her training; and all of her awards. The applicant states that her service in Kuwait and Iraq are not included on her DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending her DD Form 214 to show that she was awarded the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004866
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 are deployed to Iraq (to include staging time in Kuwait) or Afghanistan are eligible for Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Office of the Inspector General determined that due to an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004867
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080004867 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant military records do not contain orders revoking or amending any awards or decorations he was awarded prior to his retirement from active military service. __________xxxx________ 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 | 20080004874
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show award of the Air Medal and Bronze Star Medal and to show completion of the Basic Airborne Course and the Infantry Noncommissioned Officer Candidate Course. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards and Decorations), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004877
The applicant requests correction of the discrepancy between the WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, Honorable Discharge), of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), which shows he was awarded the Silver Star, and the National Records Personnel Center (NRPC) which authorized shipment of the Bronze Star Medal. The FSMs military records are not available to the Board for review. The FSM's records show that he is entitled to additional awards that are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004883
The applicant requests correction of her records to show award of the Army Achievement Medal and the issuance of an Honorable Discharge Certificate. There are no orders in the applicants personnel records to show that she was awarded the Army Achievement Medal. In the absence of orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct the applicants records to show award of the Army Achievement Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004884
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with the period ending 21 November 1967 to show award of two Purple Hearts [correctly known as the Purple Heart First Oak Leaf Cluster] and the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device. Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004886
Through a State Representative, the applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his two earlier petitions requesting the removal of a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) and Officer Evaluation Reports (OERs) for the periods ending on 4 May 1989 and 12 October 1989, from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF); and his reinstatement on active duty in the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Program. In a letter to his State Representative, the applicant states, in effect, that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004887
A copy of this Record of Proceedings and the applicant's Certification of Birth relating to his request for correction of his date of birth in his service records will be filed permanently, for reference purposes in his available official military personnel files. _________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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004892
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge; the Army of Occupation Medal, with Japan Clasp; and the Korean Service Medal. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was wounded in action as a result of enemy action on 29 September 1960 while serving in Korea. The evidence shows the applicant served during the qualifying period for award of the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.