ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006992
The applicant's military records do not show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant served as a radio operator while assigned to an infantry company and was personally present and under fire on 28 July 1966. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge for engaging in active combat with the enemy on 28 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006993
Item 41 of the applicant's DA Form 20 does not include the CIB, and his record is void of any orders or other documents that show he was ever recommended for or awarded the CIB by proper authority while serving on active duty. Therefore, absent any evidence that he held and served in an infantry MOS in the RVN, or that he was ever awarded the CIB by proper authority, the regulatory burden of proof necessary to support award of the CIB has not been met in this case, and it would not be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006996
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He also requests correction of his records to show his military schools. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the applicant the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; the National Defense Service Medal, and adding these awards to item 13 (Decoration, Medals,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006997
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be issued a Report of Separation from Active Duty (DD Form 214) showing his entire period of military service from 21 January 1977 to 20 January 1986. The evidence clearly shows that the applicant enlisted in the Mississippi ARNG on 21 January 1977. ___________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 | 20080006998
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007002
Service members must be assigned, attached or mobilized to a unit participating in designated operations for 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days in the AOE, or meet one of the following criteria: (1) be engaged in actual combat against the enemy and under circumstances involving grave danger of death or serious bodily injury from enemy action, regardless of time in the AOE, (2) is killed, wounded or injured requiring medical evacuation from the AOE while participating in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007004
The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 indicates he did not have MGIB benefits, but he did in fact pay into it. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 in support of his application. The applicant's record contains a MGIB enrollment form (DD Form 2366) and a Statement of Understanding (DA Form 3286), labeled Annex B, which were completed on 4 June 2002, during his enlistment processing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007007
The applicant states that while serving in Vietnam he was a tank driver not a truck driver. The record does not show and the applicant has not provided any documentation to support a finding that he was officially awarded an MOS that would correspond to a designation of tank driver. 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 | 20080007009
The applicant provides previous applications, dated 1 September 2005, 4 June 2006, 24 July 2006, and 20 August 2006; his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 21 August 2007; three pages of an unspecified Department of the Army General Order Number 25; two DA Forms 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 13 August 2006 and 25 July 2006, in which a retired lieutenant colonel (LTC) essentially...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007010
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080007010 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In that memorandum it was stated that the applicant was selected for promotion by a promotion board adjourning on the B date (9 November 2004) and would be eligible for promotion on the A date (24 July 2006), or the date Federal recognition was extended in the higher grade, or the date following the date Federal recognition was terminated in current Reserve grade. After the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007011
The applicants DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 26 January 1971 does not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award. There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base any award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007012
The applicant departed Vietnam on 10 March 1966. Army Regulation 600-8-22 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. 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 sustained on 23 November 1965; and b. adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007013
On 1 September 1977, while still in BCT, he was released from military control by reason of a voided enlistment due to fraudulent enlistment under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14. However, there is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicants discharge was ever actually accomplished or that his discharge orders and DD Form 214 were ever published. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007015
The applicant requests that his general under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 9 February 1970, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). On 3 March 1970, the applicant was discharged with a general under honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007017
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge be changed to an honorable discharge. On 14 May 1984, the applicant's commander notified him of his intention to recommend him for discharge from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for drug abuse rehabilitation failure. The evidence shows that the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for drug abuse rehabilitation failure.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007018
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicants military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA), in pay grade E-1, on 25 March 1969, for 3 years. On 4 March 1970, the applicant's unit commander recommended that he appear before a board of officers convened under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, to determine whether the applicant should be discharged before the expiration of his term of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007019
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not provide substantiating evidence that shows he was selected for appointment to CSM and/or served as a CSM. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to correct the applicant's rank from SGM to CSM 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 | 20080007020
The applicant's military service records contain a DA Form 2627-1 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ [Uniform Code of Military Justice]), dated 19 October 1970. These orders show that the applicant was assigned to the U.S. Army Separation Transfer Point, Fort Knox, Kentucky, for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the Service, under other than honorable conditions and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate, effective 17 February 1972. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007021
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 16 February 1990 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service, in lieu of court-martial. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007022
In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charges against him, or of a lesser included offense, that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a discharge under other honorable conditions. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his discharge shows that he was discharged for the good of the service with an Under Conditions Other Than Honorable character of service. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007023
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 21 September 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicants request for an honorable discharge. The regulation stated that when separation for unsuitability was warranted an honorable or general discharge would be issued as warranted by his military record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007024
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007028
The applicant's military records show that he was honorably released from the New Mexico Army National Guard on 31 January 2008 and transferred to the Retired Reserve after completing more than 38 years of military service. The applicant contends that RC-SBP premium deductions for insurable interest coverage from his retired pay for the months of February, March, and April 2008 should be refunded to him. The latter request, if granted by the Board, would result in a refund of his SBP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007030
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) instead of the Combat Action Badge (CAB) and that he contributed to the MGIB. Upon confirmation from their chain that the enemy was setting up a mortar system for an indirect fire attack, he and the other two Soldiers fired an initial volley of three high-explosive (HE) rounds. Furthermore, the applicant evidence of record shows that the applicant held an infantry MOS and engaged the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007031
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 July 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080007031 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. A comparison of the applicant's reported ASVAB scores, her ERB, and DA Form 2-1 shows that the scores were entered correctly. The applicant requests that her DA Form 2-1 and ERB be corrected to show the correct ASVAB scores from 1 December 1998.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007033
On 12 October 1976, the applicant signed an Enlistment or Reenlistment Agreement Armed Forces of the United States (DD Form 4). In this form, he stated that he was enlisting on 12 October 1976 for a period of 3 years. Furthermore, the applicants DD Form 4 and DD Form 214 are in agreement with regard to his date of enlistment and entry on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007034
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with the period ending 16 March 1981 be corrected by adding the Jungle Expert Badge. 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 | 20080007040
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that an Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) he was awarded be added to his record and separation document (DD Form 214). The regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's separation stated to enter earned awards on the DD form 214, as verified from the Service Record and any other document authorized for filing in the record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007041
His ears were also damaged at the Battle of Dau Tieng as indicated in the letter from a journalist. The applicant provided a letter from a former fellow Soldier, who was a combat correspondent for the 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division at Dau Tieng, South Vietnam from August 1968 to August 1969. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007045
The applicant requests correction of his record to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no orders in the applicants service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's record shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007050
The applicant requests adjustment of his initial appointment date to warrant officer one (WO1) in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG), from 4 February 2008 to 21 March 2006; promotion to chief warrant officer two (CW2); and restoration of back pay and allowances as a result of this adjustment. National Guard Regulation 600-101 (Warrant Officer - Federal Recognition and Related Personnel Actions) provides procedures for processing applications for Federal recognition. The evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007052
The applicant requests correction of the narrative reason for separation to show medical disability instead of completion of required service. Along with the notification, the Soldier is required to acknowledge the notification and elect one of the following options on the notification of medical unfitness for retention and election of options: a. request reassignment to the Retired Reserve in accordance with Army Regulation 140-10 (Assignments, Attachments, Details, and Transfers), if he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007053
Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon. Specific requirements state, in effect, that an Army enlisted Soldier must have an infantry or special forces specialty, satisfactorily performed duty while assigned or attached as a member of an infantry, ranger or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007058
The applicant provides the following additional documentary evidence in support of his application: a. DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 21 April 2007. b. Defense Intelligence Agency Military Personnel Award Order Number 113-21, dated 23 April 2007, shows the applicant was awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal for meritorious service for the Armed Forces of the United States from July 2003 to March 2007. Department of Defense Orders awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007061
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the separation program designators to be used for these stated reasons. The regulation states the reason for discharge based on separation code JKA is Misconduct and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b. Pertinent Army regulations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007062
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his request for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and its addition to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicants record shows he temporarily served in an infantry MOS, in an infantry unit in the Republic of Vietnam; however, the evidence of record does not confirm that he was ever awarded an infantry MOS and there was insufficient evidence to show he was personally present and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007067
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that award of the Combat Action Badge is authorized from 18 September 2001 to a date to be determined. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded two Combat Action Badges for the same qualifying period. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded four awards of the Army Commendation, one with "V" Device, and two awards of the Army Achievement Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007069
There is no evidence of record which shows he was assigned to an infantry unit that engaged in active ground combat or that he was personally present and under hostile fire in Iraq. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007070
The applicant provides a USARV Form 157-R, dated 28 March 1967; a statement from a fellow Soldier at the time in question; a copy of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge); a lieutenant colonels citation for the Air Medal with Numeral 4; a Troop E, 17th Cavalry killed in action list; an excerpt from Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) on the Air Medal; and page 3 of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record). The USARV Form 157-R provided by the applicant, which shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007071
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 15a (Member Contributed to Post-Vietnam Era Veteran's Educational Assistance Program) (VEAP) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he contributed to the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB). The applicant states that he contributed to the MGIB and he would like his DD Form 214 corrected. There is no evidence to show the applicant has been denied MGIB benefits based upon this entry on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007072
The applicant requests: a. his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN); and b. award of all awards and decorations to which he is entitled. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the AGCM is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007074
Neither his records nor his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) show that he was disqualified for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. His first period of active duty has priority in consideration of award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, and he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for that 3-year period of active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007076
The applicant requests that block 28 (Most Significant Duty Assignment) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be changed to D Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. Based on the applicant's awards, the conclusion that his assignment at Camp Carson as being his most significant duty assignment is questionable; however; it was his last duty station. Although item 28 is entitled "Most Significant Duty Assignment,"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007079
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a copy of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Army of the United States Honorable Discharge), with an effective date of 29 September 1945; DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards), dated 31 May 1985; and information on the American Campaign Medal and World War II Victory Medal printed from GRUNT website at: http://www.gruntsmilitary.com. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007082
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show his service in the Republic of Vietnam and all of his awards. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant served in the Republic of Vietnam during the period from 5 November 1971 to 26 June 1972. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing on his DD Form 214,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007083
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080007083 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. In this statement, the applicant stated that in July 1982 he was approached by a Korean man who asked the applicant if he wanted to make some money.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007086
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically discharged instead of honorably separated. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier from further military service. However, there is insufficient evidence to show he should have been medically discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007090
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal. Service members qualified for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal by reasons of service between 24 October 2001 and 28 February 2005, in an area for which the Afghanistan Campaign Medal was subsequently authorized, will remain qualified for that medal. Permanent Orders show that the applicant was awarded the Joint Commendation Service Medal which is not shown on his records;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007091
The applicant requests that items 7b (Home of Record at Time of Entry), 19a (Mailing Address After Separation), and 19b (Nearest Relative) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his new address in Honolulu, Hawaii. Since the governing regulation states that the Home of Record is the place recorded as the home of record of the Soldier when enlisted, there is no basis for granting the applicants request to amend item 7b on his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007092
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 JUNE 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080007092 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that her records be corrected to reflect she was awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal for her retirement award, which covers 20 years of service to the U.S. Army and not just for the 1 year that she served with the Special United States Liaison Activity, Korea (SUSLAK) and 501st Military Intelligence Brigade. Army Regulation...