ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006786
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) that was issued at the time of his release from active duty on 10 August 1962, which will simply be referred to as his DD Form 214 throughout the remainder of these proceedings, be corrected to show that he served overseas from November 1957 through July 1959, and that he completed the general educational development (GED) equivalency. However, the majority of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006788
The applicant requests, in effect, that the $10,882.59 of pay and allowances recouped from him for his period of service from 1 June 2006 through 15 July 2006 be restored. MAARNG Orders 255-102, dated 11 September 2007, ordered the applicant to ADT from 9 July 2006 through 28 October 2006 to attend the MIOBC. As a result, it would be appropriate to correct his record by issuing necessary orders that authorize his entire period of ADT between 30 April 2006 and 26 October 2006 and showing he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006789
3d Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment memorandum addressed to the applicant indicates that he was reduced from the rank of sergeant/pay grade E-5 to the rank of private/pay grade E-1 effective 21 December 1982 and further indicates action to separate the applicant under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) and paragraph 8-11 of Army Regulation 600-200 (Enlisted Personnel Management System). The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending on 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006790
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 Purple Heart and in effect, that the combat tracker course be added to his DD Form 214. There is no evidence of record which shows he served in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006791
There are no orders in the applicant's available personnel records which show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The evidence shows that the applicant held an infantry MOS and was assigned duties as a scout and senior scout observer with an infantry unit; however, there is no evidence, and the applicant provided none to show he served in active ground combat while assigned to an infantry unit serving in Vietnam and was awarded the CIB. The "buddy statements" were prepared 39...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006792
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080006792 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was honorably discharged when he completed his 6-year statutory military obligation on 31 March 1964, at which time he had been in the USAR. _________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 | 20080006793
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 dated 31 August 1969 be corrected to reflect all of his authorized awards, including the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) he received at the time of his retirement and that all of his foreign service be added as well. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006798
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her former husband's military records to show that she submitted a deemed election for Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) within one year of their divorce. The applicant provides, in support of her application, copies of her divorce decree (last page only); Application for Former Spouse Payments from Retired Pay (DD Form 2293); Letter from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), dated 4 September 2002; Letter from her counsel to DFAS,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006799
The applicant requests that his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show that he has completed a first full term of service. The evidence shows that the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army for 4 years. Army Regulation 635-5 states that in order to determine if an enlisted Soldier has completed the first full term of enlistment you must compare the term(s) of enlistment to the net service in block 12c of the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006802
The applicant requests that the reason for his discharge be changed from a pattern of misconduct. On 1 May 1987, the appropriate authority approved the recommendation for discharge, waived any rehabilitation requirements, and directed that the applicant be issued a general discharge. Accordingly, on 15 May 1987, the applicant was separated with a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006803
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. There is no available evidence that the 1994 divorce decree granted or preserved the applicant any rights as an SBP beneficiary.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006807
The applicant requests that his date of separation from active duty be corrected to 25 September 1964. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) indicates he was separated from active duty on 12 June 1964 not on the actual date of his separation, 25 September 1964. Headquarters, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg Special Orders Number 129, dated 10 June 1964, released the applicant from active duty on 12 June 1964 and transferred him to the Army Reserve (USAR).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006808
The applicant requests that the narrative reason on his Certificate of Release or discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) be changed from "locally imposed bar to reenlistment" to "reduction in force." 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 16 May 1990, the applicant submitted a Personnel Action (DA Form 4187) requesting discharge under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006810
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The discharge authority approved the discharge and directed that the applicant receive a General Discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006813
The evidence of record confirms that the FSM was attending college at the time of his enlistment and that the address (College Station, Texas) annotated on his DD Form 4 was actually the FSMs dorm address which is considered a temporary address, as evidenced by his DD Form 1966 and SF 86 application contained in his OMPF. The evidence of record confirms the address the applicant states is the FSMs correct HOR address is the same address the FSM listed on his DD Form 1966 as his HOR and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006816
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. A pension had been granted the FSM's widow on 5 January 1865 and that she sought an increase in that pension for herself and five named minor children.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006820
He remained at Fort Hood until he was honorably discharged on 18 May 2006; however, his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his discharge does not reflect his service in Iraq. The applicant has provided sufficient evidence to establish that he was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during the period of 25 November 2005 to 13 March 2006 (3 months and 18 days). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006823
As such, he is entitled to correction of his records to show in Item 18 of his DD Form 214 Service in Saudi Arabia 20010601 20011031. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show the Army Achievement Medal in Item 13 of his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing: service in Saudi Arabia 20010601 20011031 in Item 18 of his DD Form 214; 0000 05 00 in Item 12f of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006825
The applicant requests, in effect, that her Chapter 13 (Unsatisfactory Performance) discharge be changed to a medical discharge. There is no evidence in the record and the applicant failed to provide evidence that shows she had a medical condition or sought medical treatment for a medical condition while on active duty that would have warranted consideration by a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) or a Physical Disabilities Board (PEB). Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006827
On 7 November 1978, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, for conviction by civil authorities. There is no available evidence showing his punishment for this misconduct. On 24 September 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicants request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006831
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 672-5-1, 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 service. __________ _ 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 | 20080006834
The applicant's DD Form 214 with the ending period 26 February 1971 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), one overseas service bar, and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge (M-16). His military records show that he served in Vietnam from 6 June 1970 through 25 February 1971. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006835
Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), to show a third award of the Army Achievement Medal and the Iraqi Campaign Medal; and c. Item 14 (Military Education) to show completion of the Combat Lifesaver Course on 30 June 2003 and the Drivers Training Course on 17 June 2002. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to correct the applicant's records to show she served in Iraq from 27 February 2003 to 21 November 2003, which also qualifies her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006837
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his Undesirable Discharge (UD) be upgraded to a General Discharge (GD). The applicant did have a period of honorable service from enlistment through his duty assignment at Fort Benning; however, his conduct and efficiency deteriorated once he was assigned to Fort Huachuca, and he received NJP for disobeying an order.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006839
The Personnel Action, DA Form 4187, dated 22 March 2007 recommends that the applicant be awarded the Purple Heart. It states that the applicant was "wounded in action" and relates essentially the same information as reported in the Casualty Feeder Report in that he "received fragmentation wounds" to his left hand from the blast of the second enemy volley. Furthermore, the Casualty Feeder Report and the Personnel Action indicates that the applicant sustained fragment wounds; yet, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006842
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 states, in pertinent part, that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Those individuals can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the service at the time and may process enlistment waivers for the applicants RE Code.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006844
After 9 years of not being promoted, he retired. The applicant retired on 31 August 1997, in the rank and grade of Sergeant First Class, E-7, after completing 20 years and 29 days of creditable active service. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant performed duties as a First Sergeant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006847
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Kuwait Liberation Medal. In his self-authored statement, dated 19 April 2008, the applicant stated that he was assigned to E Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry, as a truck driver during the Gulf War and that a friend of his who served in the same unit was awarded the medals. In the absence of evidence that shows he actively participated in combat while assigned to an infantry unit,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006849
The applicant essentially states that he should be awarded the Cold War Medal and the Korean Service Medal. Based on this information, the applicants request for the Cold War Medal will not be discussed further in this Record of Proceedings. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) 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 | 20080006851
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show that he was 50 percent physically disabled at the time of his release from active duty and transfer to the Retired Reserve. In a two-page letter the applicant provides the following contentions and/or arguments: a. that this application will establish his entitlement to a second evaluation of his spinal injury and the resulting mechanical limitations upon his range of motion (ROM); b. that the legal advisor,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006853
Because she was rated less than 30 percent disabled and had less than 20 years of active service, her condition required separation with severance pay in lieu of retirement. Since the VASRD has no rating schedule for these conditions, rating by analogy will be done as follows: (1) If there is X-ray evidence of fracture of the femur or tibia, it should be rated as any other fracture. Operating under different law and its own policies and regulations, the DVA, which has neither the authority...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006855
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that her last name be changed on her military records. 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 | 20080006856
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his retired pay grade as E-6. The evidence clearly shows that the applicant held the rank of staff sergeant, pay grade E-6 for a period of 8 months and 18 days from 7 July 1978 to his honorable discharge on 25 March 1979. In view of the above, the applicants records should be corrected to show his retired pay grade as E-6.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006858
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 7. Review of the applicants military records did not show any documentation indicating attendance at, or completion of Raiders School. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The available evidence of record does not provide any substantiating documentation to support the applicants contention that he attended and completed Raiders School. Therefore, his request should be denied. __________ _ X _______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006860
The applicant requests, in effect that his discharge be changed to a hardship discharge. The applicant understood that by submitting the request for discharge, he acknowledged that he was guilty of the charge against him. However, there is no evidence in his record nor did the applicant provide any evidence that shows he submitted an application for a hardship discharge or that he requested help from a chaplain, his superiors or anyone before going AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006863
In the absence of authority for these awards, he may request award of the Silver Star and the Bronze Star Medal with V device under the provisions of Section 1130 of Title 10 of the United States Code. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device (1960), the Combat Medical Badge, and the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006864
The applicant requests, in effect, adjustment to his promotion effective date and date of rank for captain from 20 March 2008 to 17 November 2006. In this case, the applicant's date of promotion was determined by NGB Special Orders Number 75 AR, dated 20 March 2008, which extended the applicant Federal recognition in the Army National Guard for the purpose of promotion to captain effective 20 March 2008. Furthermore, paragraph 15(a), stated that the effective date of promotion for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006866
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. The board recommended discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) for an existed prior to service (EPTS) medical condition. On 11 July 1989, he was discharged after 1 month and 3 days under the provisions of AR 635-40, chapter 5, by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006867
On 3 April 1968, Special Orders Number 81, published by Headquarters, United States Army Training Center (USATC), Infantry, Fort Benning, GA awarded the applicant the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14). Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to award the applicant the air medal and to show this award on his 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 his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006869
The FSM's records show that on 20 May 2004, the FSM completed two forms as follows: a. DD Form 2656-6 (Survivor Benefit Plan Election Change Certificate), where he indicated that his current coverage is spouse and child and that he is requesting a change on coverage based on divorce. He and a witness authenticated this form by placing their signatures and dates in the appropriate blocks; and b. DD Form 2656-1 (Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Election Statement for Former Spouse Coverage),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006870
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of 2 Purple Hearts, the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), and any other awards to which he is entitled. In the absence of evidence that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case. As such, there is no basis upon which to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006871
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show he served during the Cuban Missile Crisis. 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 | 20080006873
Additionally, there is no evidence in his official records that indicate the applicant was ever deemed unfit to perform the duties of his grade, rank or specialty. The applicant continued to perform his duties in an outstanding manner right up until the time of his discharge, with no indication of any medical disabilities that interfered with the performance of his duties. It is also noted that the applicant was REFRAD after his return from Vietnam and subsequently enlisted in the Regular...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006878
On 12 March 1974, the applicant was convicted by a summary court-martial for absenting himself without authority from his unit on or about 5 June 1973, and remaining so absent until on or about 27 November 1973. At the time, an undesirable discharge was normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged for misconduct; however, the separation authority could direct a general discharge if such is merited by the Soldiers overall record. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006881
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), and the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM). For operations in which personnel of only one military Service participate, the medal will be awarded only if there is no other suitable award available to that Service. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006882
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A Data for Payment of Retired Personnel (DD Form 2656) completed by the applicant on 18 September 1996, during his retirement processing, which is on file at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), shows in Section VII (SBP Elections) that the applicant elected Spouse and Children SBP coverage based on full gross pay without supplemental SBP. Public Law 105-85 established policy that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006883
The applicant requests that item 16 (High School Graduate or Equivalent) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show that he was a High School graduate. 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 | 20080006886
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Achievement Medal. However, the applicants records contained no derogatory information, and the Army Achievement Medal award certificate provided by the applicant indicated the award was for a period of service ending with his separation from the Army. ________xxxx___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006889
The applicant states that the above administrative errors were made on his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) 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 ROK. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. correcting Item 8 of the applicant's DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006891
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). It is evident that the applicant served in Iraq during a period authorized the Iraq Campaign Medal because his DD Form 214 shows the applicant served in Iraq from 19 January 2006 to 25 August 2006. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing...