ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008253
f. Chronological Statement of Retirement Points, dated 10 March 1995 and 2 April 1996. g. Discharge Orders D-11-697498, dated 14 November 1996. h. Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60, dated 21 July 1995. i. Section 1450(f)(3)(C) provides that an election may not be deemed to have been made unless the request from the former spouse of the person is received within one year of the date of the court order or filing involved. There is no evidence in the available records and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008254
The applicant states that he and his spouse elected not to participate in the SBP; however, when they completed the DD Form 2656 (Date for Payment of Retired Personnel), she erroneously entered the date "20061214" instead of "20071214," resulting in a "default" spouse coverage based on the full amount. The applicants DD Form 2656, dated 14 December 2007, shows he elected Not to participate in the SBP" and placed an "x" in Item 26g (I Elect Not to Participate in the SBP). As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008255
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Permanent orders awarded the applicant the Combat Infantryman Badge which is not shown on his records; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008256
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. It appears the applicant met the eligibility criteria for the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 11 April 1967 through 20 March 1969 based on completion of a period of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008258
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It confirms that during his tenure of assignment in the RVN, the applicants unit (5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment) received the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was wounded in action in the RVN on 30 April 1969, and that he was awarded the PH as a result.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008259
On 3 April 1970, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 by reason of unfitness, with an Undesirable Discharge. The applicant provided numerous supporting statements indicating that when he returned from the RVN he was a completely changed person. The applicant now contends that he had a mental condition (PTSD) and attempted suicide while he was AWOL all associated with his wartime experiences in the RVN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008261
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show the awards of the National Defense Service Medal and Army Good Conduct Medal because they were never listed on his separation document (DD Form 214). The evidence shows that the applicant met the eligibility criteria and is authorized the award of the National Defense Service Medal for his honorable active service for the period between 13 March 1964 to 7 March 1966, inclusive. The evidence shows that the applicant was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008264
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. Army Regulation 635-200 provides that characterization at separation will be based upon the quality of the Soldier's service, including the reason for separation and guidance in paragraph 3-7, subject to the limitations under the various...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008267
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge, and that his narrative reason for separation, separation authority, and reentry (RE) code be changed. The applicant further understood that if his request for discharge was accepted, he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions. The applicant contends that his general discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge, and that his narrative reason for separation,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008275
The applicant requests administrative corrections to his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge), including 3, not 4, bronze campaign stars, and the Army of Occupation Medal. The applicant provides: a. Item 34 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 should be corrected to show Milne Bay, New Guinea vice Manila Bay, PI.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008276
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants record shows that he enlisted in the Army of the United States and entered active duty on 19 October 1967. The awards regulation stipulates that combat service alone is not sufficient to support award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008277
There is no evidence in his official military records to show he was recommended for or promoted to the grade and rank of PFC/E-3 4. This order shows that his rank and grade at the time of his discharge was PVT/E-2. There is no evidence that the applicant was recommended for or promoted to the rank and grade of PFC/E-3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008278
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 34 (Wounds Received in Action) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 states None. 8. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records pertaining to the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the applicant the Purple Heart and amending his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show award of the Purple Heart for a battle injury documented on 8 December 1944.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008279
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart due to an injury she received in Vietnam on 15 May 1967. However, there is no evidence of record which verifies her injury was a result of hostile action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008282
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 August 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080008282 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Unfortunately, there is no evidence of record to show that he was wounded in action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008284
The PEB found the applicant physically fit for duty within the limitations of his profile and recommended that he be returned to duty as fit. The PEB indicated that his diabetes mellitus was not unfitting and not rated. The MEB recommended that the applicant be referred to a PEB, and on 10 April 1991 an informal PEB found the applicant physically fit for duty within the limitations of his profile and recommended that he be returned to duty as fit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008285
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant's military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 11 May 1966. He further stated that if he had to do it over again, he is sure that he would not have taken the same course.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008289
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB); Bronze Star Medal (BSM), 1st Oak Leaf Cluster (2nd Award); and all other unit awards to which he is entitled be added to Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his separation document (DD Form 214). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008290
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides his separation document (DD Form 214), two documents from the VA which show that his discharge has been determined to be under honorable conditions for VA purposes, and a letter from a county veterans service officer. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008291
The applicants complete military personnel records are not available to the Board. 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. There is no evidence of record nor did the applicant provide any evidence which indicates the actions taken in his case were in error or unjust, therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008292
The PEB based on a review of the medical evidence of record concluded that the applicant's medical condition prevented his performance of duty in his grade and MOS, and recommended a disability rating of 10%, and that the applicant be separated with severance pay. It determined the applicant's left upper shoulder condition was unfitting and awarded a 10% disability rating for this condition, it also found the applicant's chronic low back pain condition was unfitting and awarded a 10%...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008294
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general, under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 3 July 1979, the applicant's unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate action to separate him under the provisions of chapter 5 (Expeditious Discharge Program) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) and that he was recommending the applicant receive a General Discharge Certificate. The Expeditious...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008295
The applicant was ordered to active duty on 1 April 2006 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Orders were published revoking his reduction orders and reinstating the applicant to the rank and pay grade of SSG/E-6. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting his records to show that he is entitled to receive severance pay in the pay grade of E-6 and the difference in pay between pay grades E-5 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008296
The commander stated he was recommending that the applicants service be furnished a General Discharge Certificate. Individuals discharged under the provisions of this paragraph may be awarded an honorable or general discharge. 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 | 20080008297
The applicant's military personnel record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 27 February 1969. The evidence the applicant submitted shows his efforts to get a medical examination from the DVA. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008301
Items 5a (Rank) and 5b (Pay Grade) of the applicants National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) shows the entries SP4 and E-4, respectively. There is no evidence in the applicant's records, and the applicant did not provide any evidence, that shows he had an out-of-State job transfer while serving in the Army National Guard. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not submit any evidence that shows he was promoted again to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008304
The applicant requests, in effect, that Permanent Orders Number 84-01 and 84-03 dated 25 March 1999, awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the 2nd and 3rd award be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). This regulation also provides that once filed such documents become a permanent part of the OMPF and may only be removed by one of several agencies, one of which is the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). It is evident that the orders which the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008308
The applicant states that his company was awarded the PUC for actions from 5 through 10 May 1968, during the time he was serving with the unit. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and Department of the Army General Orders Number 60, dated 17 October 1969. _ _______xxxxx____________ 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 | 20080008309
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 June 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080008309 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He provided a DA Form 638 showing he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, for the period 6 September 2004 to 26 April 2005, for the duties he performed at Guantanamo Bay. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, item 18 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 27 May 2005 should be corrected to show he deployed to Guantanamo Bay from 25 September 2004 through 6 April 2005.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008311
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to list the Bronze Star Medal; the Bronze Star Medal, with "V" Device; the Air Medal, with First Oak Leaf Cluster (correctly know as the Air Medal with Numeral 2); the Good Conduct Medal; and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm, Unit Citation. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008312
The applicant requests correction of his records to show that he was entitled to MASP (Medical Additional Special Pay), effective 1 January 2007, in the amount of $15,000.00 and ISP (Incentive Special Pay) effective 1 April 2007, in the amount of $14,000.00. Hence, he requested to retroactively sign the contracts for the incentive pay to which he was entitled to then, and for the fact he was still on active duty and serving as a medical officer without interruption. The evidence shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008315
After his tour ended, he returned to the States. The applicant served in Vietnam for 25 months as an infantryman with an infantry unit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by reaffirming his general under honorable conditions characterization of service as earlier upgraded and affirmed by the Army Discharge Review Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008316
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that the Combat Infantryman Badge and his deployment in Afghanistan be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). There are no orders in the applicants service personnel records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008319
Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet 672-3, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, dated 29 January 1988, which lists unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam, shows that the unit the applicant was assigned to: the 2d Battalion, 7th cavalry Regiment, at the time it was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm, Unit Citation, for the period 17 November 1965 through 19 May 1969, by Department of the Army General Order (DAGO) Number 59, dated 1969;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008320
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show a second award of the Purple Heart. Department of the Army General Orders Number 8, dated 1974, authorized the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for all units serving in Vietnam between 8 February 1962 and 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008321
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show award of the Silver Star. The applicant states that he was awarded the Silver Star for action on 14 July 1969 in the Republic of Vietnam while serving with B Company, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division. On 12 February 1968, the applicant was appointed as second lieutenant, United States Army Reserve, with concurrent call to active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008322
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The OMPF does include a properly constituted separation document (DD Form 214) that shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service, on 13 March 1972, after completing a total of 11 months and 21 days of creditable active military service and accruing 258 days of time lost due to being AWOL. _______ _ x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008323
The applicant's official record does not contain any orders awarding the applicant the ARCOM. There is no other evidence in the record showing he was recommended for or awarded the ARCOM. A copy of the ARCOM award certificate alone is insufficient evidence upon which to correct his record to show he was awarded the ARCOM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008324
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his date of rank (DOR) to master sergeant (MSG)/E-8 as 1 October 1999 instead of 1 June 2000. The active duty grade or rank and pay grade at the time of separation is entered in Item 4 and the effective date of promotion to the current pay grade (from the most recent promotion or reduction order) is entered in Item 12h. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080008324 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008325
The applicant states, in effect, that he should have been retired by reason of physical disability instead of being discharged because shortly after his discharge, he was granted a 40% disability compensation rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). However, an award of a DVA rating does not establish error or injustice in whether or not an Army rating is given, or in an Army rating that is given. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence of record and the evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008328
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 1 December 1975, the applicant's unit commander recommended the applicant be discharged from the Army under the provisions of the Expeditious Discharge Program, and that he receive a general, under honorable conditions, discharge. The DD Form 214, Report of Separation from Active Duty, the applicant was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 5, paragraph 5-37.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008329
On 22 May 1964, the Acting Chief, Officer Branch, Reserve Personnel Division, Headquarters, XIV United States Army Corps, informed the applicant that he had failed to earn sufficient retirement points for retention during the retirement years ending 30 June 1962 to 30 June 1963. He was informed that regulation required that officers without a Reserve obligation would be removed from an active Reserve status for failure to be credited with a minimum of 27 points during any retirement year. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008330
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation and the Honorable Service Lapel Button [He writes "Pin" but apparently means Button]. The applicant provides a copy of his 4 September 1961 DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Army Lapel Button to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008334
The applicant requests, in effect, that her record and separation document (WD AGO Form 53-55) be corrected to show a higher rank. The applicant's military records were not available for review, however, there is a properly constituted separation document on file that confirms she held the rank of PFC on the date of her separation, and that this was the highest rank she attained while serving on active duty. _________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008340
The "KGF" Separation code is the correct code for Soldiers separating under chapter 16-5 of Army Regulation 635-200, Bar to Reenlistment, or non-retention on active duty. There is no evidence that indicates that she was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed military service. The SPD code of KGF and RE code of 4 were the appropriate codes for the applicant based on the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008341
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 AR20070000944 on 21 June 2007. During its original review of the case, the Board concluded that although it appeared the applicant was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and subsequently served in Iraq, the inclusive dates of his service in Iraq were not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008343
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080008343 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Purple Heart (PH). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding her the Purple Heart, for being wounded in action in Iraq on 22 March 2003; by adding the Purple Heart to Item 13 of her 12 June 2005 DD Form 214; and by providing her a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008346
The applicant requests, in effect, that the nonjudicial punishment (NJP) he received (DA Form 2627) be set aside and that all rights and privileges be restored to him. The applicant states, in effect, that he received a field grade imposition of NJP and was fined one-half of 1 months pay for 2 months by the battalion commander for failing to report to Atlanta, Georgia on the 2nd of November 2007 after completing his 15 day Continental United States (CONUS) leave. Nonjudicial punishment is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008351
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. The evidence or record also shows that the PEB considered the applicants medical conditions described in his medical records and the evidence presented at that time. Based on a review of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008352
The applicant states that he was discharged from the Army with a 20 percent service connected disability rating. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. There is no evidence of record which shows the reentry code issued to him was in error or unjust.