ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006033
The applicant requests his DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 12 June 2007, be corrected to show he has reappointment rights as a Command Sergeant Major (CSM). Paragraph 5-27a(3) stated that a CSM who was reclassified as a SGM under paragraph 5-20c and was transferred to the Retired Reserve on completion of a stabilized period of assignment as a CSM had reappointment rights to CSM. Evidence of record shows the applicant served in a CSM position for 14 months prior to being reassigned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006035
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence in the available records which show that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. In the absence of orders or other evidence of record showing that the applicant was injured or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam, the eyewitness statements provided by the applicant are not sufficient as a basis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006037
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 Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant states that he served in combat in the Republic of Vietnam but there is no Combat Infantryman Badge shown on his DD Form 214. Further, the Combat Infantryman Badge is not an award for being shot at or for undergoing the hazards of day to day combat. This regulation also stated the Combat Infantryman Badge was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006038
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 11 January 1989, after carefully reviewing the applicant's entire military service record and the issues and evidence submitted by the applicant, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) concluded the applicant's discharge was proper and equitable, and it voted to deny the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. The evidence of record reveals no error or injustice related to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006040
Counsel requests on behalf of the applicant award of the Air Medal with Numerals 12 46). Counsel provides a copy of a self authored statement; a copy of the applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); copies of the applicant's orders awarding him the Air Medal with Numerals 2-11); and copies of the Air Medal Award Certificates. Therefore, a review is being made on the evidence submitted by the applicant and his counsel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006041
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be retired and placed on the Retired List in his highest grade held, that of a colonel/pay grade O-6 and that he receive retirement pay as a colonel instead of lieutenant colonel. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. On 31 March 2005, the applicant was voluntarily released from active duty and voluntarily...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006045
The applicant's military service records contain a copy of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ [Uniform Code of Military Justice]), dated 26 August 1975. The applicants military service records contain a DD Form 293 (Application for Review of Discharge or Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States), dated 25 August 1980, that shows the applicant requested upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. Thus, the evidence of record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006046
The applicant essentially states that he was never assigned to rehabilitation for his alcohol abuse, and requests that his records be reviewed and that his characterization of service shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from under honorable conditions to honorable. The applicant's military records contained a DA Form 4465 (Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program [ADAPCP] Client Intake Record which essentially shows that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006060
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A review of the applicants official records fails to indicate that the applicant ever deployed from Fort Hood and the applicant has not provided any evidence to show any such deployment. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006062
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant provides a copy of a BSM with 1st OLC Certificate, dated 6 March 1959, which was issued by the OTAG, St. Louis, for the applicant's meritorious achievement in ground operations against the enemy in the ETO during World War II and was based on his having earned the CIB. The available evidence confirms the applicant was initially awarded the BSM with "V" Device for his heroism on 13 March 1945, as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006068
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected as follows: a. correct Item 24 (Character of Service) to show "Under Other Than Honorable Conditions" instead of a "Bad Conduct Discharge"; b. change Item 27 [Reentry Code (RE Code)] from "RE-4" to "RE-3"; and c. remove lost time from Item 29 (Dates of Time Lost During This Period). Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006070
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal with V Device. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal with V Device. _______ _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 | 20080006072
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Military Personnel Information Management/ Records) prescribes the policies governing the Official Military Personnel File, the Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ), the Career Management Individual File, and Army Personnel Qualification Records. The evidence provides sufficient basis for an under honorable conditions discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006073
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, that he is requesting an upgrade of his discharge based on the clemency discharge he received under the provisions of Presidential Proclamation 4313 (PP 4313) because he never requested an upgrade subsequent to receiving the PP 4313 clemency discharge. The ADRB, after careful consideration of the applicant's record of service and the clemency discharge he received...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006074
There is no evidence in the available records which show the applicant was disqualified for this award. Evidence of record shows that the applicant participated in 6 campaigns during his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the "Purple Heart (First Oak Leaf Cluster)" from the DD Form 214 and adding the "Purple Heart (Second Oak Leaf Cluster);" b. deleting the "BSM with "V"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006076
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214), effective 31 December 1972, to show award of the Purple Heart. However, should the applicant be able to obtain substantiating evidence such as orders, casualty messages, or morning report entries showing that he was wounded and awarded the Purple Heart he may submit another application for consideration. __________ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006080
The applicant, the widow of the deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSMs Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Certificate of Service (WD AGO Form 53-280) to show his correct date and place of birth, date of separation from active duty, and permanent address for mailing purposes. The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. The available evidence clearly shows that the FSMs date and place of birth, and his mailing address were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006081
The applicant held and performed duties related to the MOS, 91B (Medical Specialist) and specifically had the duty title, "Battery Aidman." The applicant alleges to have been awarded the Combat Medical Badge by his battalion commander while he served in Vietnam; however, he also states that he never received this award. There is no evidence, and the applicant provided none to show, he was ever assigned or attached to an infantry unit while he served in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006083
Nevertheless, there is no evidence in the records that shows the applicant received actual notice of the FSM's decision to decline the SBP. The record is, therefore, treated as if the member never made an SBP election and the applicant becomes, by law, entitled to the SBP. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that the FSM failed to make an SBP election prior to retirement and was therefore...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006087
The applicant states, in effect, that his post 9/11 mobilization, his unit's operational tempo, and unavailable Officer Advanced Course (OAC) class dates all contributed to his belated OAC attendance and completion. He further indicated the applicant was promoted on 5 June 2006, the date he completed the military education requirement, and that this is the earliest date his office could have promoted the applicant. In this case, the evidence of record confirms the applicant was promoted to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006089
The applicant requests that her records be corrected to show she did not elect Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage. He states that both he and the applicant made the decision not to elect coverage, but that he signed the DD Form 2656 one day prior to the applicant. Public Law 95-397, the Reserve Component SBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for reserve retirement but were not yet age 60 to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006090
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of an officer evaluation report (OER) for the period 1 July 2005 to 18 November 2005 from his official military personnel file (OMPF). The applicant states, in effect, that he was not selected for promotion to major based on this OER, a "Do Not Promote" OER. The applicant further states, in effect, that he was considered twice for promotion to major in 2005 and 2006 and he did not have an opportunity to receive an OER for that time period.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006091
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 NOVEMBER 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080006091 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His enlistment contract shows that he enlisted for a period of 4 years and 16 weeks for the United States Army Training Enlistment Program and the United States Army Incentive Enlistment Program (U.S. Army Cash Bonus, 4-Year Enlistment, Critical Shortage Accession Bonus). The SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table shows that an RE code of 4 is the applicable RE code assigned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006093
The applicant's records show that he is entitled to additional awards, which he did not request and are not listed on his DD Form 214. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart for wounds the applicant received on 21 April 1968 in the Republic of Vietnam. 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 show he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006094
The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with V device and the Army Commendation 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 Army Good Conduct Medal (1st award) for the period 8 September 1966 through 27 July 1968; and b. amending his DD Form 214 to add the Bronze Star Medal with V device, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006095
On an unknown date, while at the U. S. Army Retraining Brigade, Fort Riley, KS, action was initiated to separate the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. On 17 July 1981, the applicant was discharged, with a discharge UOTHC, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct, frequent involvement in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006096
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants military records do not contain orders awarding him the Purple Heart, or any other indication he was awarded the Purple Heart. 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 incurred on 22 September 1968 in the Republic of Vietnam and reissuing him a Purple Heart...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006098
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show 2 awards of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal with V Device. The applicant states, in effect, that he should have been awarded 2 Purple Hearts for wounds he received in combat in the Republic of Vietnam, as well as the Bronze Star Medal with V Device. There is no evidence in the applicants military service records that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006099
Headquarters U.S. Disciplinary Barracks, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Special Court-Martial Order Number 182, dated 4 April 1975, shows that after serving the period of confinement adjudged on 13 January 1975, the applicant was ordered restored to duty pending completion of appellate review. On 30 October 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicants request for an upgrade of his discharge. As a result, there is insufficient basis for a grant of clemency in the form of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006103
The applicant's records do not show that he was ever referred to the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES); there are no Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) or Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) proceedings. If the Soldier does not meet medical retention standards, the MTF refers the case to the applicable Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). c. Fitness for duty medical examination: Commanders may refer Soldiers to the MTF for a medical examination under the provisions of AR 600-20, paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006105
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. On 7 October 1988, the appropriate authority approved the recommendation and directed that the applicant be discharged in an Entry Level Status with an uncharacterized character of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006112
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), to show he elected Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) former spouse coverage. Based on the FCUSA Form, dated 11 February 1969, it appears the FSM elected to provide the applicant, his current spouse at the time, a retired pay annuity. The evidence provided by the applicant and DFAS shows that the applicant received 100 percent of the FSM's unpaid retired pay and a partial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006114
When separation for unsuitability was warranted an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individual's entire record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show he was discharged from the Army on 21 April 1970 with service characterized as general (under honorable conditions). _ _xxxx__ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006117
He then served in principal duty as a Supply Sergeant (Duty MOS 76Y), Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, Division Artillery, 1st Infantry Division (USARPAC, RVN) on 22 October 1969 until his departure from the RVN on 3 March 1970; d. Item 39 (Campaigns) shows he participated in the Tet 69 Counteroffensive, 1969 campaign; and e. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) shows the applicant was authorized the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006120
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect his assignment to a Pathfinder Unit in Vietnam, his pathfinder training, his award of the Pathfinder Badge, and that he be awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), and the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was awarded the Pathfinder...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006122
Paragraph 2-8h of the awards regulation provides examples of injuries or wounds which clearly do not justify award of the PH. 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 the result of enemy 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 this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006127
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006128
The applicant states that he was awarded the Purple Heart during his service in Long Binh, Vietnam, in 1969. The applicant's records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 2 years on 6 August 1968. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), of the applicants DD Form 214, dated 13 August 1970, shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006129
The applicant enlisted on 5 June 1967 at the age of 19 years and 4 months. There is no indication that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. _______ _ 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 | 20080006131
Item 18 (Remarks) of the applicants DD Form 214 shows the following reenlistment periods: 771025-811008; 811009-840730; and 840731-900311. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army and was awarded MOS 71L and that she held this MOS until her retirement on 1 December 1992. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned, and in particularly her DD Form 214, be corrected by: a. deleting from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006137
The applicant's military service records contain a DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record). There are no orders in the applicants military service records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Thus, based on the available evidence, the applicants claim to the Purple Heart is not supported by the evidence of record in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006138
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 21 May 1973, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), Chapter 10. On 15 June 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006140
The evidence of record shows that the applicant served in Taiwan for more than 30 consecutive days during a qualifying period for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and correction of his military records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006143
There is no evidence the applicant's unit was cited for award of the PUC. Evidence of record shows that the applicant participated in 3 campaigns during his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. authorizing the MUC (2nd Award) and correcting the record to show these awards; b. authorizing the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and correcting the record to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006145
The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show an entry in item 40 (Wounds), and the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Air Medal are also not shown as authorized awards in item 41 (Awards and Decorations). The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he 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: a. by adding the already-awarded Sharpshooter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006146
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was on active duty during the Vietnam conflict and award of the Army Service Ribbon. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the applicant's records and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he completed any other period of active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006147
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served a qualifying period for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, which is not shown on his records; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006151
Item 34 (Wounds Received in Action), of the WD AGO Form 53-55, shows the entry, "None" to indicate the FSM was not wounded while he served in the EAME Theater. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant has provided insufficient evidence, which shows that the FSM was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded as a result of hostile action. ________x______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006155
With respect to award of the Combat Medical Badge, the evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded a medical MOS following completion of training. The evidence of 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. awarding the applicant the Combat Medical Badge for exceptionally valorous actions; b. awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006156
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, his records should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received on 6 November 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Purple Heart for wounds received on 6 November 1968, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and two bronze service...