ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000830
He indicates that his SSN was changed. 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. Therefore, the Board concludes that the name and SSN contained in the applicant's military records and on all of his records should not be changed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000834
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 29 June 1971, the applicant was discharged from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 for the good of the service with an undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000835
He also states, in effect, that he is providing additional information as requested by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), namely, orders promoting him from specialist four (SP4)/E-4 to SP5/E-5 on 22 June 1964, and a pay voucher that he received at the time of his release from active duty indicating that he was paid correctly as a SP5/E-5. The applicant provides orders, dated 22 June 1964, which promoted him from SP4/E-4 to SP5/E-5, his DA Form 2349 (Military Pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000839
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that he completed a second tour of duty in Vietnam. The available evidence does not indicate that the applicant served in an active duty status after his release from active duty on 4 November 1971 or that he completed a second enlistment; he is therefore not entitled to correction of his military records to show that he completed a second enlistment. The evidence clearly shows that the applicant was issued only one...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000841
Three options are available: (A) elect to decline enrollment and choose at age 60 whether to start RCSBP participation; (B) elect that a beneficiary receive an annuity if they die before age 60 but delay payment of it until the date of the members 60th birthday; (C) elect that a beneficiary receive an annuity immediately upon their death if before age 60. However, by law and regulation, a member who marries after he has made his RCSBP election has one year after the date of his marriage to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000845
He had also completed 2 years, 2 months and 6 days of other service. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) within its 15-year statute of limitations. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, the applicant's discharge proceedings under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 for reason of unfitness with an undesirable discharge is presumed to have been administratively correct and in conformance with applicable regulations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000847
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged under honorable conditions on 27 January 1984. He had completed 2 years, 6 months and 26 days of creditable active service. The applicant has not provided any evidence or sufficiently mitigating argument to support his implied contention that his medical condition at the time of his discharge warranted either an honorable characterization of service or a physical disability separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000849
Evidence of record shows the applicant is entitled award of the Good Conduct Medal (First Award) for the period 15 August 1963 through 10 July 1965 based upon a favorable recommendation from his unit commander and completion of a period of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service. Evidence of record shows the applicant is entitled to award of the National Defense Service Medal based upon honorable active service during a qualifying period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000852
The applicant requests, in effect, to correct Item 11 (Primary Specialty Number, Title and Years and Months in Specialty) of her separation document (DD Form 214) for the period ending 7 September 1990, to reflect that she served in her secondary military occupational specialty (SMOS) 71L (Administrative Specialist) for 7 years and 5 months, not 1 year and 8 months. The applicant's military personnel record shows she enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve and entered her initial active duty for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000855
The applicant requests that item 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 November 2007 be corrected to show first sergeant instead of master sergeant. The applicant provides a DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 November 2007; retirement orders, dated 22 January 2007; and an Enlisted Record Brief. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record shows the applicant held the rank of master sergeant at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000856
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 May 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080000856 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states that his request for the Expert Infantryman Badge was denied because the Board stated his military occupational specialty (MOS) was truck driver. However, if the Board will go back in his record they will find that his training was advanced infantry training. (In his original application, he stated his qualifications are A.I.T. The applicant may...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000857
The applicant submitted copies of citation and certificate showing he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal from 1 April 1969 to 31 January 1970 and a copy of citation that shows he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal from 1 July 1969 to 30 April 1970, which were not previously reviewed by the ABCMR; therefore, they are considered new evidence and as such warrants consideration by the Board. On 14 November 2007, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) rendered a decision on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000859
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 April 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080000859 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Purple Heart, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000860
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that service in the Persian Gulf War is to be recognized by award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal to Army members who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the designated area on or after 2 August 1990. In addition, the applicants DD Form 214, Item 12, block c, does not show the completion of any foreign service (i.e., time spent overseas) during the period of service under review. The evidence of record shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000862
He goes on to state that he was lead to believe that he would be sent to Fort Gordon, Georgia for the training he had reenlisted for; however, he was instead sent to Fort Knox, Kentucky to undergo advanced individual training (AIT) as an armor crewman. On 22 November 1971, the applicant was honorably discharged from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) in the rank of SP4 and was issued an Honorable Discharge Certificate to that effect. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000863
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Korean Defense Service Medal 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. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Evidence shows the applicant served in the Republic of Vietnam during two campaigns.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000869
The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was awarded an infantryman military occupational specialty and was assigned to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size while assigned in the Republic of Vietnam. Records show that the applicant participated in two campaign periods during his service 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: a. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000871
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was awarded the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), that he completed a portion of the Special Forces Qualification course, his entire primary military occupational specialty code (MOSC), and that he was an Expert Infantryman Course Instructor. The applicant's contentions that his records should be corrected to show he was awarded the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), that he completed a portion of the Special Forces Qualification...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000872
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 19 (Date of Entry Into Active Service), of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States), to show the entry "27 Oct 48" (27 October 1948) instead of the entry "1 Aug 49" (1 August 1949). He has provided no evidence, and there is none in the available records, to show that his date of entry on active duty is incorrect. _ ___x____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000878
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record is void of any orders or other documents showing he was ever recommended for or awarded the EOD or Glider Badge by proper authority. In this case, the applicant's record is void of any documents, and he has failed to provide independent evidence, showing he completed the required Glider Badge prerequisites, or that he was ever awarded the Glider Badge by proper authority...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000879
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 16 January 1979, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 for the good of the service, and directed the applicant receive an UOTHC discharge and that he be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade. The record confirms the applicant requested discharge to avoid a court-martial that could have resulted in his receiving a punitive discharge after being fully...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000882
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 24 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 26 March 1966 to show awards and decorations for his service in Vietnam. The applicants service record does not show any service in Vietnam. The entries on the applicants DD Form 214 for the period ending 26 March 1966 and DA Form 20 which show he served in Vietnam and USARPAC are accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base award of the Vietnam Service Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000884
The applicant requests that his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) be corrected to show his date of induction and date of entry into active service as 25 June 1945. When 1 year, 5 months, and 1 day of total service is subtracted from the applicant's discharge date of 25 November 1946; his date of induction and entry into active service is determined to be 25 June 1945. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000886
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Good Conduct Medal. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Good Conduct Medal. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000891
Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to support awarding the applicant the Purple Heart and correcting his records to show this award. 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 Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 26 January 1969, in the Republic of Vietnam; and b. showing award of the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000893
The applicant states that she had medical issues during the time of her service. There is no evidence showing that she completed this training or that she was awarded a military occupational specialty. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant had medical issues during her period of active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000894
The applicant states that the narrative reason for her separation was determined solely by the only adverse information in her records the unfavorable Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the period 6 October 1992 through 9 April 1993 that was subsequently appealed, deleted, and the rating period declared non-rated. The applicant provides a memorandum, dated 15 June 1995, from the Appeals and Corrections Branch, U. S. Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) with a memorandum for record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000895
The following members, a quorum, were present: The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant's record shows that he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 9 May 1989. Absent any evidence of record or independent evidence provided by the applicant that would suggest the authority and reason for his discharge were unjust, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support granting the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000896
On 29 January 2007, Joint Forces Headquarters, Office of the Adjutant General, Fort Harrison, Montana, published Orders 029-003, honorably discharging the applicant from the MTARNG, effective 25 January 2007, in the grade of SFC/E-7 by reason of being placed on the TDRL. Paragraph 1-20 of Army Regulation 600-8-19 states, in pertinent part, that per the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1372, Soldiers on a promotion list at the time of retirement for disability will be retired for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000898
Counsel states that there has been some confusion over Reserve Soldiers serving on active duty, as to whether or not they would be considered by active or reserve component promotion boards. The advisory opinion further states the applicant was not eligible for promotion to LTC by the DA Reserve Competitive Category Selection Board because he was ordered to active duty on 15 July 2001 and was not a reserve asset at the convening date of the board. Notwithstanding the fact that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000899
The applicant requests removal of a duplicate Army Commendation Medal from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing Permanent Orders 310-012, 1st Signal Brigade, dated 6 November 2002, along with its corresponding award certificate. DISCHARGE REASON BOARD DECISION (NC, GRANT , DENY, GRANT PLUS) REVIEW AUTHORITY ISSUES 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000904
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 15 October 1986, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be furnished a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Medical evidence of record shows the applicant was treated for a head injury on 22-23 February 1986.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000905
Director Analyst The following members, a quorum, were present: Chairperson Member Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The evidence of record shows that the applicants record was corrected to show the DOR and the effective date of his appointment to 2LT as 30 September 2002. Additionally, based on the above correction and the fact that the applicant met the time-in grade requirement for promotion to the grade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000906
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence in the available records that shows that the applicant was ever granted a Presidential Pardon after his discharge from the Army. The available evidence indicates that he enlisted in the Army with parental consent; that he was not under 18 years old at the time that he committed the offenses that led to his discharge; and that there was no attempt made by his parents within the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000908
The following members, a quorum, were present: The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. A discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. It appears that the applicant's overall record was taken into consideration by the separation authority based on his having received a general discharge, instead of a discharge under other than honorable conditions, which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000913
The applicant states that he was an infantryman and served in combat in the Republic of Vietnam. The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant was awarded an infantryman MOS and served a year in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show showing that, in addition to the awards shown on his DD Form 214, his authorized awards include a bronze service star for wear on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000917
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the Korea Defense Service Medal. It stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000933
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 Bronze Star Medal. The applicants complete military records are not available to the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000937
The applicant requests correction of item 10 (Date of Birth) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 31 October 1930 and correction of item 12 (Description) to show his race as Hispanic and his height as 5 feet and 2 inches. The applicants military records are not available to the Board. This document is accepted as sufficient evidence as a basis to amend item 10 on his DD Form 214 to show his DOB as 31...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000938
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to the following items of his 19 April 1985 separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected: Item 11 (Primary Specialty Number, Title and Years and Months in Specialty); Item 12 (Record of Service); Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized); Item 14 (Military Education); and Item 18 (Remarks). Item 18 contains the entries "Disability Rating 70%" and "Separated from Service on Temporary Records". ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000940
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show his military training. The applicant states that his Jungle Warfare Training Course and his TOW 2 Missile System Gunners Course were not recorded on his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), as in effect at the time, provided that Item 14 (Military Education) of the DD Form 214 would list in-service training courses, including course title, number of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000942
Although this unit was awarded three awards of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the applicants period of service with this unit qualifies him for only one award; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000954
Director Analyst The following members, a quorum, were present: Chairperson Member Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his component as U. S. Army Reserve (USAR) from 5 June 1964 to 11 May 1970 and as Regular Army from 12 May 1970 to 1 February 1980. On 19 December 2007, in response to an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000955
The applicants records do not contain Army Commendation Medal orders. The available evidence is insufficient for awarding the Army Commendation Medal to the applicant, or for adding it to his DD Form 214. In order to request an award under Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1130, the applicant must submit a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), a copy of which will be provided to the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000957
The evidence of record shows the applicant s is also entitled to award of the United Nations Service Medal based on award of the Korean Service Medal and correction of his records to show this award. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served a qualifying period for award of two National Defense Service Medals and that these awards are shown on his DD Form 214, dated 22 December 1967. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000961
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record contains an enlistment record (DD Form 4) that shows he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty in an enlisted status on 4 February 1966. The evidence of record confirms the applicant enlisted in the RA and entered active duty in an enlisted status on 4 February 1966, as evidenced by the DD Form 4 on file in his record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000962
The evidence of record shows that the FSM served a qualifying period for award of the World War II Victory Medal; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. Furthermore, based on his entitlement to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, he is also entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal and correction of his record to show these awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000965
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show award of three Bronze Star Medals for his service at Fort Bliss, Texas and in the Republic of Vietnam. On 23 March 1967, the applicant was assigned for duty as an ordnance supply and parts specialist with the United States Army Support Command, Saigon, in the Republic of Vietnam. There is no available evidence of record showing that the applicant was awarded any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000967
On 9 December 1997, an ARPERCEN letter informed the applicant of the FSM's election to decline immediate participation in the RCSBP and of his election to defer his final SBP election until applying for retired pay at age 60. Three options are available: (A) elect to decline enrollment and choose at age 60 whether to start RCSBP participation; (B) elect that a beneficiary receive an annuity if they die before age 60 but delay payment of it until the date of the members 60th birthday; (C)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000968
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show the Valorous Unit Award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing award of the Valorous Unit Award on the applicant's DD Form 214, dated 18 June 1992; b. deleting the entry "Kuwait Liberation Medal" from Item 18 (Remarks) of the applicant's DD Form 214,...