ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007093
The applicants military service records contain a DD Form 214, with an effective date of 19 May 2004. The evidence of record shows the applicants DD Form 214, with an effective date of 19 May 2004, documents that she was ordered to ADSW on 2 February 2004, was honorably REFRAD on 19 May 2004, and credited with completing 3 months and 18 days net active service this period (i.e., 108 days). Notwithstanding Headquarters, USA HRC, AHRC-PLSR2-0300, St. Louis, Missouri, Orders T-01-400925A05,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007094
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to reflect his correct date of birth (DOB). While the applicants desire to have the records changed to reflect the correct DOB, as reflected on his birth certificate is understood, there is no indication the applicant questioned the DOB at the time he entered the military, at anytime during his military service, or at the time he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007095
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's records show 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 by showing the awards of the Air Medal with Numeral "2" and with "V" Device; Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007103
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period 21 January 2003 through 27 December 2003 to show he was involuntarily ordered to active duty under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12302 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Therefore, he is entitled to have his DD Form 214 for the period 21 January 2003 through 27 December 2003 corrected to show he was ordered to active duty under this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007104
His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD indicates that the last letter of his first name was an A and that his rank was PFC/E-3 with a date of rank of 25 July 1969. On 1 November 1973, the applicant was issued an Honorable Discharge Certificate which indicates that the last letter of his first name contains an A and that he was discharged in the rank of PFC. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007105
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in Iraq. The evidence provided by the applicant shows that he sustained an injury while on a military operation. Furthermore, the applicant states that his recommendation for award of the Purple Heart for this injury was denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007106
The applicant requests that his date of birth (DOB) be changed from 26 March 1948 to 23 July 1947. Although the applicants birth certificate shows his DOB is 23 July 1947, there are various documents in his personnel record which indicate his DOB as 26 March 1948. _______ _ 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 | 20080007111
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); deployment orders; a DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical examination and Duty Status), dated 21 October 2003; a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Narrative Summary; MEB Proceedings; and service medical records. Counsel contends that the applicants injuries warrant consideration for award of the Purple Heart since they were sustained while in the theater of war. There is no evidence in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007112
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his last name on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). There is no evidence in his service personnel records to show he applied for a legal name change of his last name, while he served on active duty or in the United States Army Reserve. There is no evidence that he attempted to change his last name while he was in the Army or the United States Army Reserve.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007113
The applicant requested that he be awarded the ICM, and stated that he served in Iraq for over 30 consecutive days during a qualifying period for award of the ICM. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the ICM, and also correction of his military records to show the award of the ICM and the removal of the GWOTEM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the GWOTEM; b. adding the ICM with 2 bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007114
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 August 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080007114 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed the required 24 months time in grade on 16 December 2006 and had completed his officer basic course on 27 September 2005. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was promoted to first lieutenant with a promotion effective date and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007116
The applicant's Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) documentation is not available with his records. The USAPDA stated the PEB correctly rated the applicant's right knee at 20% and correctly found the left knee and shoulder not unfitting. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the PDES and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007117
He departed Vietnam on or about 13 August 1967. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded to any member of an Armed Force who has been wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base awarding the applicant the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007118
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry military occupational specialty (MOS). The evidence clearly shows that the applicant was awarded an infantryman military occupational specialty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007119
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army regulations require that the MOS be served in for at least 1 year to be listed on the DD Form 214. Therefore, he is not entitled to a change in his MOS on his DD Form 214 because he had not completed a year's service in MOS 21B prior to being released from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007125
The applicant provides the record of his Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) hearing and associated documents in support of his application. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was separated under the provisions of Paragraph 14-12c, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of misconduct-commission of a serious offense (abuse of illegal drugs) based on his multiple incidents of illegal use of marijuana and cocaine. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007127
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 July 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080007127 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests reconsideration of his request for award of the Purple Heart due to injuries sustained in combat in Vietnam. While the sincerity of the applicants claim that he was injured in action against the enemy in Vietnam on 8 October 1965 is not in doubt, the applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted and the available evidence of record that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007145
He adds, in effect, that it was a failure of the United States Army Reserve (USAR) to promote him to 1LT with a date of rank concurrent with his Army National Guard (ARNG) appointment of 13 April 1953. The applicant also states, in effect, that another error was made when he was non-selected for promotion to CPT. Item 12 (Appointments) of the applicant's DA Form 66, Officer Qualification Record, shows he was promoted to 1LT in the Army of the United States effective 19 August 1951; to 1LT...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007147
The applicant provides the following additional documentary evidence in support of his application: a. DD Form 214, dated 30 November 1991. b. The DD Form 214 is a summary of a Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty (emphasis added) to include attendance at basic and advanced training and will be prepared for all personnel at the time of their retirement, discharge, or release from active duty. The evidence of record shows that the applicant entered active duty on 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007148
However, records show that on 5 December 2003 the separation authority approved a recommendation for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance and directed that the applicant be furnished a general discharge. The regulation states the reason for discharge based on separation code "JHJ" is "Unsatisfactory Performance" and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007151
The applicant states in his letter to his Congressman, in effect, that contrary to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decision, he was involved in combat during his period of service in the Republic of Vietnam. 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 AR20070013957 on 6 March 2008. The applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007153
This advisory opinion, which was prepared by personnel with full knowledge and access to the applicant's records while he was assigned to a special unit within the USASOC, stated that after a thorough review of the applicant's inquiry regarding his request for award of the Purple Heart, his request was not favorably supported by that command. This advisory opinion also essentially stated that the command could not validate that the injuries incurred by the applicant in 2004 in Iraq were a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007154
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 August 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080007154 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In addition, all the evidence provided is new evidence which will be considered by the Board. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant contends that he should be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal based on travel time between assignments in the Continental United Status while on active duty for training during the period 20 March 1967 through 19 July 1967.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007156
The applicant states, in effect, that he was wounded while assigned to the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). There are no orders in the applicants service personnel record which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. In the absence of such evidence, there is insufficient basis to grant award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007158
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal, Army Superior Unit Award, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) as amended provides that the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 through 27 July 1954, 1 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007160
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he applied in a timely manner for all pay and allowances due as a result of his discharge upgrade. Army Regulation 600-8-19 prescribes policies and procedures governing promotion and reduction of Army enlisted personnel. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he applied to DFAS in a timely manner to obtain any monetary benefits...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007161
The applicant states, in effect, that she was not selected for promotion to captain in November 2007 because she did not complete the civilian education requirement. The evidence of record shows that based on the applicant's medical concerns from 2000 to 2001 and her mobilizations/deployments from January 2004 to April 2005 and from October 2005 to December 2006, she was unable to continue and complete degree requirements prior to the convening date of the 2007 Reserve Components Selection...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007164
The applicant also did not provide any evidence which shows this. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show the award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Regrettably, as the applicant's military records do not contain any evidence to support his claim, and the fact that the applicant provided none, there is insufficient basis upon which to correct his military records to show the award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007166
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his foreign service in Afghanistan, his award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), and his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007170
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with the period ending 7 September 1977 be corrected to show the Expert Field Medical Badge. Although evidence of record shows he was awarded the medical corpsman MOS 91B, there is no evidence in his records and the applicant has not provided evidence (i.e. orders, course certificate, award citation etc.) Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to show he is eligible for the Expert Field...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007171
There are no orders or evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. The evidence of record shows the applicant served a period of qualifying service in Bosnia-Herzegovina in support of Operation Joint Endeavor thereby meeting the criteria for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Therefore, item 13 on the applicant's DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007172
Headquarters, V Corps, Orders 5-1, dated 11 January 1994, show the applicant was placed on the retired list in the retired rank of First Sergeant/E-8. There is no evidence in the available record that shows the applicant was selected for promotion to SGM/E-9. _ _______ 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 | 20080007173
He successfully completed his AIT and was transferred to Vietnam on 11 October 1969 for assignment to Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 77th Artillery Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. The applicant clearly was awarded the three ARCOMs and is entitled to have his records corrected to reflect his award of the ARCOM with V Device and 2OLC. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that the applicant was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007177
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 be corrected in block 13 to show awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), the Combat Action Badge (CAB), the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. The applicant states that he served in Iraq and was actually awarded the ARCOM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding his award of the ARCOM to his records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007182
The applicant requests that this middle name be corrected in item 1 (Name) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). ________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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080007182 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007186
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show an unspecified overseas campaign badge for service in Somalia. The applicants military records are not available to the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007191
The applicant requests, in effect, that the record of her husband, a deceased former service member (FSM), be corrected to pay his student loans under the Loan Repayment Program (LRP). d. DD Form 1966/1 (Record of Military Processing Armed Forces of the United States). The advisory opinion concludes that, should compensation be granted, the amount be based on the information provided in the applicants case paperwork, as represented by the promissory notes from Sallie Mae.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007209
The applicant states, in effect, that given it has been less than five years since his retirement in November 2003, he remains within the 6 year maximum limit to request an extension of transportation and travel entitlements. He finally requests that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) restore his entitlement to travel and transportation benefits as an exception to policy. The evidence of record confirms that after exhausting the initial one year period to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007215
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. Neither the available records nor the medical documentation the applicant provided establish a basis to support her request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007221
The applicant states, in effect, his discharge was upgraded to a discharge under honorable conditions by the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB). Counsel provides no additional evidence or official documentation in support of the applicant's application. Paragraph 3-27 (Correction of Army RE codes) of Army Regulation 601-210, then in effect, provided that RE codes may be changed only if they are determined to be administratively incorrect.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007231
There were no military records on file or provided by the applicant, that confirms he engaged in combat or received injuries from enemy action during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. This document states that the applicant has PTSD and that the circumstances under which the applicant received the PTSD were as the applicant presented at the time. The regulation states, in order to support award of the PH, there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007232
The evidence of record shows that the applicant served his second tour in Vietnam from 17 (not 19) November 1970 through on or about 11 July 1971. His DD Form 214 shows he served in Vietnam from 15 Apr 70-11 Jul 71. His DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he also served in Vietnam from 17 November 1970 11 July 1971. 8. 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 the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007233
The applicant provides: a. The Vietnam Casualty List shows that LT John B***er was killed in action on 2 May 1970 while serving as a platoon leader with Company B, 4th battalion, 31st Infantry; and c. The applicant's DA Form 20 shows that, on/about 30 April 1970, the applicant changed duty assignment from a rifleman to an RTO. Awarding him the Presidential Unit Citation by Department of the Army General Order Number 42, dated 1971; c. Deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007234
The applicant states that he was wounded in the Republic of Vietnam, but was not awarded the Purple Heart due to the tactical situation at the time. The applicant contends that he is entitled to correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007236
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as "71B3O" instead of "71B2O." The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, dated 17 August 1970, and a copy of DA Form 87 (Certificate of Training), dated 15 March 1968, showing completion of MOS 71B3O, in support of his request. Item 23a (Specialty Number and Title) of the applicant's DD Form 214, dated 17 August 1970, shows the entry "71B2O Clerk Typist."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007237
Army Regulation 635-40 governs the evaluation for physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. There is no medical evidence of record that shows the applicant had any medical condition prior to her release from active duty on 16 May 1994. There is also no evidence of record to show she was ever medically unfit to perform her duties.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007238
Chapter 7 (Physical Profiling) of Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness) provides that the basic purpose of the physical profile serial system is to provide an index to the overall functional capacity of an individual and is used to assist the unit commander and personnel officer in their determination of what duty assignments the individual is capable of performing, and if reclassification action is warranted. Title 10, United States Code, chapter 61, provides disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007239
There are no general orders in the applicant's records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Combat Medical Badge. However, USARV Regulation 672-1 did provide detailed guidance on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge which is awarded to infantry personnel based essentially the same criteria for award of the Combat Medical Badge to medical aid personnel assigned to infantry units. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded a medical MOS following...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007240
The applicant states that he was injured in the line of duty and was released from active duty due to the injury. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214; Mississippi Military Department, The Adjutant General's Office Orders Number 212-331, dated 30 July 2004; Department of the Army, Mobilization Center Shelby Orders Number 289-02 and 289-03, dated 15 October 2004; DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), dated 14 October 2004; DA Form 3349 (Physical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007242
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. 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. Even if the regulatory authority cited on his DD Form 214...