ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007431
The applicant's DD Form 214 with the period ending 23 May 1968 shows he was awarded National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star, one Overseas Service Bar, and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge (Rifle). There are no general orders in the applicants service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart, but his name appears on the Vietnam Casualty Roster. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007432
The applicant requests, in effect, that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Kosovo Campaign Medal (KCM) be added to the awards listed on his separation document (DD Form 214). The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Albania for 3 months between 14 April and 6 July 1999, and that based on this service and his campaign participation, he is entitled to the KCM with 2 bronze service stars and the 2nd award of the NATO Medal. _______ x_ _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007436
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Carbine Bar, two awards of the Overseas Service Bar, and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 states that the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007437
There is no information in his records showing that he was recommended for or awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for participation in a mission on 17 January 1970 while assigned to the 335th Aviation Company (Assault Helicopter) where the Distinguished Flying Cross was awarded to other officers in his unit. The regulation states that the Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Army of the United States, distinguished himself or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007440
The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his service in the Republic of Vietnam, from 11 June 1965 to 19 September 1965. The evidence of record also shows that the applicant participated in one campaign during his service in the Republic of Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show one bronze service star affixed to the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007441
There are no available orders or any other evidence showing she is authorized any additional awards. There is no available evidence to support the conclusion that the applicant was authorized or awarded any awards that are not shown on her DD Form 214. _______ _ 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 | 20080007442
On 11 December 1989, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge, under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of civil conviction of multiple serious offenses and directed the applicant be furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The evidence of record shows the applicants discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007443
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He also states that at the time of his discharge in 1971, he was unaware of the problems his discharge would cause because of his mental problems at the time. He was sentenced to confinement at hard labor for 30 days and a forfeiture of pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007444
On 30 July 1971, the applicant was discharged with a general discharge under honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 with a separation program number of 264 (unsuitability, character and behavior disorders). Army Regulation 635-212, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007445
There is insufficient evidence in the available records to show that the FSM was promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant prior to his separation from active duty. The FSM's records are unavailable for review, and the applicant has provided no evidence, to show that the FSM was considered or recommended for promotion to 1st Lieutenant prior to his separation from active duty. The FSM's narrative efficiency rating is not available and all available records show he was separated from active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007447
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his grade as that of a sergeant (Sgt) instead of private first class (Pfc) and the issuance of a new certificate awarding him the Bronze Star Medal in his correct grade. Nevertheless, the applicants WD AGO Form 53-55 shows his grade as PFC at time of separation. In the absence of conclusive documentary evidence, there is insufficient evidence to correct the applicants grade or issue him a new certificate showing award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007448
A review of his records also show that he was awarded the Army Service Ribbon based upon his completion of the carpentry and masonry course at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) shows that the Army Service Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981. The applicant was credited with completion of a tour in Germany and thus is eligible for award of the OSR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007449
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's records show he was assigned duties in MOSs 12A and 12B, (both non-infantry MOSs), and that he was assigned to the 229th Engineer Battalion while he was in the Republic of Vietnam. _________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 | 20080007450
The FSM subsequently died on 26 December 2004; d. the FSM did not keep her SGLI at the time of her discharge since she did not know of her terminal cancer. Once a determination of physical unfitness is made, the PEB rates all disabilities using the Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities. The DVA, which has neither the authority, nor the responsibility for determining physical fitness for the military service, awards disability ratings to veterans for conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007451
The applicant states, in effect, that he has two different discharges. He states in effect, that the second discharge shows that he received a UOTHC discharge with the benefits of an honorable discharge. The evidence of record shows that the applicant attended a class about the Benefits of Honorable Discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007452
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He provided repetitious general statements that the entire performance was a summation of allegations within a three-day period and did not detail any evidence of his performance; that the Rater did not conduct an initial counseling; although one incident occurred, the evaluation remained unfair and impartial and procedures for a relief for cause were not in accordance with Army Regulation 623-3;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007456
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army, in pay grade E-1, on 20 September 1972, for 3 years. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) within its 15-year statute of limitations for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007457
On 30 January 1981, the applicant was punished under the provisions of Article 15, UCMJ, for being AWOL from his unit from 29 December 1980 through 31 December 1980. The evidence shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10. The characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and it is presumed the applicant was aware of that prior to requesting discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007459
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 16 (High School Graduate or Equivalent) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to show that he was a high school graduate or equivalent. 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,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007461
There are no orders for a second award of the Air Medal in the available records. Headquarters, 173d Airborne Brigade General Order Number 1738, dated 7 July 1969, show the applicant received the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in conjunction with military operations against a hostile force for the period October 1967 to July 1969. Since there are no orders for a second award of the Air Medal, there is insufficient evidence on which to base a second award of the Air Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007464
Three options are available: (A) elect to decline enrollment and choose at age 60 whether to start SBP 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. The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant did not make an RCSBP election within the required 90-day period of receiving his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007466
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080007466 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his date of rank (DOR) to Chief Warrant Officer Two (CW2) be adjusted from 9 February 2006 to 24 July 2001. The opinion stated that the applicant had 4 years, 2 months, and 26 days of service as a WO1 when he was appointed in the KYARNG on 20 October 2005.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007469
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect, that the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied him an upgrade of his discharge. __________ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007471
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 add the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and any other individual or unit awards to which he may be entitled. As a result, the Board recommends that all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by amending Item 24 of his DD Form 214 by adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007473
The applicant requests, in effect, that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the award of the Joint Service Commendation Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster. The applicant essentially states that she received her orders for the Joint Service Commendation Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster after she out-processed the United States Army Transition Center at Fort Myer, Virginia. Therefore, she is entitled to correction of her military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007475
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show he served in Afghanistan. The applicant's DD Form 214 with the period ending 15 September 2006 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Service Ribbon. The Board accepts the evidence provided by DFAS as sufficient to show the applicant served in Afghanistan from 3 February 2006 through 30 July 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007476
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 3 (Social Security Number [SSN]) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected from 437-xx-xxxx to 550-xx-xxxx. The applicant's military records show that his SSN of 437-xx-xxxx remained consistent throughout his military service. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which confirms his correct SSN, will be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007477
The examiner found no evidence of a mental disease, defect or derangement sufficient to warrant medical disposition under the provisions of Army Regulation 40-501. The applicant's medical records were not available for review. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080007477 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080007477 4 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007479
On 15 October 1975, 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 10 November 1975, the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge, with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was approved for ordinary leave from Vietnam and that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007481
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he completed 20 years of active duty for a length of service retirement or 20 years of qualifying service for a Reserve retirement. The evidence of record shows the applicant served on active duty from 28 May 1970 to 3 March 1972 (1 year, 9 months, and 6 days); 20 December 1972 to 23 September 1974 (1 year, 9 months, and 4 days); and 24 September 1974 to 2 July 1987 (12 years, 9 months, and 9 days). The applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007486
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that the Army serial number entered on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, Honorable Discharge) with a date of separation of 13 September 1945 be changed to read 32 *** *** instead of 35 *** ***. The applicant's W.D.,A.G.O.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007489
The applicant requests correction of his Report of Separation from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Grenade Bar to be affixed to his already awarded Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations), DA Form 20, provided by the applicant, shows a badge entry for the M-16 rifle and grenade but does not show the level of qualification. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007496
Appendix B of Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) shows that the applicant participated in three campaigns during his service in Vietnam. There is no evidence nor did the applicant provide any evidence that shows the applicant is entitled to award of the Air Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individuals DD Form 214, dated 24 February 1972, be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal; and b. showing award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007501
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 September 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080007501 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007502
The applicant's military records do not show that he was awarded the Korea Defense Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Korea 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007504
The applicant, as the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, that her late husbands DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 19 September 1975 be corrected to show the Silver Star. There are no orders for the Silver Star in the available records. In the absence of orders, the photographs provided by the applicant are not sufficient as a basis for award of the Silver Star.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007506
Accordingly, he is entitled to have that award added to his records at this time. After carefully examining the applicants record of service, it appears that the applicant should have received the GCMDL for his service from 7 November 1967 through 3 July 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding his awards of the Purple Heart and The Commanders Unit Commendation to his records and by awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007508
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 7 April 1982 be corrected to show his Atomic Veteran Status. 2. 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. There is no provision to show Atomic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007521
The applicant states, in effect, that he was never given the Purple Heart for his injury, a broken T-12 vertebra, while piloting a helicopter during combat operations in Vietnam. There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel records awarding him the Purple Heart. In this case, there is no evidence the helicopter accident was cause as a result of enemy action; therefore, based on the available evidence, the applicant is not entitled to award of the Purple Heart and to have it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007530
The applicant's DD Form 214 with the ending period of 29 October 1969 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and the Vietnam Service Medal. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. 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 Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007532
The evidence shows that the applicant entered active duty on 26 July 1998. On the date of her discharge, the applicant had completed 9 years, 8 months, and 8 day net active service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing in Item 12f (Foreign Service), of the applicant's DD Form 214, the entry: 0006 Years / 10 Months / 12 days; and b. showing in Item 18 (Remarks), of the applicant's DD Form 214, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007534
The examiner determined the applicant's condition did not warrant separation from service under the provisions of current medical discharge regulations. The examiner recommended the applicant be separated from the service for unsuitability. The applicant stated that he was not submitting statements in his own behalf and that he waived counsel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007536
At the time of the applicants separation, an honorable or general discharge was authorized. A review of the applicant's record of service shows that he received a general under honorable conditions discharge for alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure. Based on his record of indiscipline, the applicant's service clearly does not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007537
Counsel requests that the applicant's records be corrected by correcting his SSN on the award orders for the Purple Heart and Air Medal and adding the Army Commendation Medal and Combat Infantryman Badge to his DD Form 214. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows the following pertinent notations: a. block 29 (Qualification in Arms), qualification as a first class [sharpshooter] machine gunner with the M-60 machine gun; a sharpshooter with the M-14 rifle; and a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007539
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 15 January 1979, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a voluntary request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations), chapter 10. The applicant's voluntary request for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, was administratively correct and in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007542
However, the applicant's record contains a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) which shows that he entered active duty on 13 September 1978 and was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5-13, for personality disorder, on 20 March 1991, in the pay grade of E-1. However, the evidence does show that the applicant received two Article 15s, under the UCMJ, for misconduct, and was reduced to pay grade E-4 and E-1. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007544
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 October 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080007544 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his previous request for removal of the Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) covering the period from June 1996 through April 1997 and removal of Special Court-Martial (SPCM) Order Number 20, dated 26 August 1977 which includes a reprimand for maltreatment of a subordinate, from his Official Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007549
The applicant also provides a memorandum, dated 24 January 2006, subject: Implementation Guidance for Location Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) for Army National Guard (ARNG) Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) Soldiers; an extract from Title 37, U. S. Code, section 308, with interpretive notes and decisions; a letter, dated 25 October 2005, from the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Reserve Affairs) to a Member of Congress; an email, dated 5 May 2005; her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007551
The applicants latest Chronological Statement of Retirement Points, dated 10 June 2008, shows he completed 12 qualifying years for retirement as of RYE 15 September 1998. The evidence of record shows that the applicant completed 20 years of service for pay; however, it also shows that he completed only 12 years of qualifying service for a Reserve retirement. The applicants Chronological Statement of Retirement Points, dated 12 October 1989, informed him that he needed to complete a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080007553
The regulation also states that to qualify for this award an individual must serve on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days in Vietnam. While temporary duty assignments are not identified on the DD Form 214, if the applicant could provide sufficient evidence to show he was on temporary duty in Vietnam for 30 or more days, he could meet the eligibility criteria for award of the Vietnam Service Medal. Correcting his DD Form 214 to add the Vietnam Service Medal would in effect correct his...