ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000974
The applicant requests, in effect, that a U. S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) Report of Investigation, dated 11 February 1992, be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Since there is no evidence or record which shows the applicant received any disciplinary action, the CID report should be removed from his OMPF. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the CID Report of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000979
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. Although the applicant provides a copy of an award citation, the applicant's record is void of a recommendation for award of the Army Commendation Medal; there are no general orders that show the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal; and the applicant did not provide evidence that shows he distinguished himself by heroism, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service. In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000981
The applicant requests, in effect, an official discharge document (DD Form 214) and a medical review. On 16 December 1983, the applicant was appointed and entered active duty as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the United States Army under Title 10, in the grade of second lieutenant. The evidence of record shows the applicant was convicted by a General Court-Martial and was sentenced to be dismissed from the Service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000983
The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal on three occasions; however, only one award is shown on his DD Form 214. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. He is therefore entitled to correction of his records to show these unit awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000984
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Army Achievement Medal. The applicant provided an Army Achievement Medal certificate, dated 28 February 1985, that shows he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for meritorious service during the period 8 January 1984 through 22 February 1985. Unfortunately, the certificate by itself is insufficient evidence to show he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000988
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states that the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The applicant did not submit his preference for award of the GWOTEM or the Afghanistan Campaign Medal for his service in Afghanistan; therefore, his records should be corrected to show award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze service star and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080000996
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 July 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080000996 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) is void of any orders or other documents that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the BSM during his active duty tenure. 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 | 20080000997
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080000997 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. Her application, along with her DD Form 2366 dated 7 December 2007, were submitted to the Department of Veterans Affairs for consideration. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001003
The applicant requests, in effect, that the unit listed in Item 12 (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command) of his 26 June 1968 separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected. The DD Form 214 he was issued upon his REFRAD shows his last duty assignment was Battery A, 7th Battalion, 18th Artillery. The evidence of record also confirms that neither the applicant's unit in the RVN or his unit at Fort Benning were awarded the PUC during the periods of his assignments to these units.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001007
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 29 (Dates of Time Lost During This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge), be corrected. The evidence also shows his records were posted to show that he was confined from 19 August 1986 to 19 October 1986, which consisted of 62 days. Therefore, the Board recommends that item 29, of the applicant's DD Form 214, be corrected to show the entry "860819 861019."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001011
The applicant also requests that his permanent rank and pay grade shown in Item 30 (Remarks), of his DD Form 214, be corrected to show the rank and pay grade Specialist Five, E-5. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge, with Rifle Bar, from the applicant's DD Form 214; b. adding the already-awarded Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge, with Rifle...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001014
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 29 August 1975, 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. The applicant's record of service shows he received a summary court-martial and one Article 15 for being AWOL for a total of 73 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001019
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, there is an insufficient basis upon which to correct his records to show he was a POW or to award the applicant the POW Medal. _ ___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 | 20080001020
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 9 (Awards, Decorations, and Campaigns) of the applicant's DA Form, 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) does not show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. In the absence of evidence that the applicant was an active participant in combat while assigned to an infantry unit, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001021
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), the Kuwait Liberation Medal, and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge (Dragon Gunner). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), paragraph 8-6k, specifies that, for the Persian Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm), individuals must have met the criteria in paragraphs 8-6b and 8-6c to be awarded the CIB during the period 17 January through 11 April 1991. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001024
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show that he entered active duty in May 1984. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant enlisted in the USAR on 1 June 1984 and subsequently enlisted in the Regular Army on 22 August 1984. __________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 | 20080001028
On 29 November 2006, the applicant completed a Statement of Understanding for Appointment as a Warrant Officer acknowledging that he must complete the Warrant Officer MOS (Military Occupational Specialty) certification within 2 years of the effective date of his appointment unless extended Federal Recognition by the Chief, National Guard Bureau. The effective date of Federal recognition is the date the warrant officer executes the Oaths of Office, NGB Form 337. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001030
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show his service in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to grant the applicant relief in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001036
The applicant states he is shocked that the Board denied his request to correct his records. On 9 March 1992, orders were published by the 7th Army Reserve Command in Europe promoting the applicant to SGM effective 9 March 1992 with a date of rank of 1 August 1991. The applicant stated he is shocked that the Board denied his request to correct his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001039
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'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 28 March 1986, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, for commission of a serious offense.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001040
Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that, in addition to the awards shown on his DD Form 214, his authorized awards include the Army Commendation Medal, two bronze service stars to be affixed to his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001050
The applicants DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) is not available; however, his Bronze Star Medal orders show he was in Vietnam from September 1969 to September 1970. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows that the applicant was treated on 9 June 1970 for wounds received as a result of a hostile attack. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001054
The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. There is no evidence to show that the applicant was wounded by shrapnel in his right hand in the Republic of Vietnam, on 27 May 1968. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show the award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and one silver service star to be affixed to his Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001058
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with the period ending 8 December 1969 to show award of the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device and the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided policy and criteria concerning individual military decorations. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001060
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 06 MAY 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080001060 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. While the applicant submitted a memorandum for record from her former commander as new evidence, the memorandum states, in effect, the applicant was interviewed and selected for a LTC position as a Command and General...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001069
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 applicant was awarded MOS 19K (M60A2 Armor Crewman). The evidence of record also shows that applicant was discharged on 21 August 1979 and his MOS was 19J1O (M60A2 Armor Crewman).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001070
The applicant requests that his report of separation (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect his awards of the Army Achievement Medal and the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA). The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief. 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 AAM and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001077
The applicant requests, in effect, that the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 11 December 1999, be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The GOMOR and applicable personnel documents were filed on the performance portion of the applicant's OMPF. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand, dated 11 December 1992 from his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001079
The applicant requests that his RE-4 be upgraded to RE-1 or to any other RE Code, which will allow him to enlist in the Regular Army. As for correcting the applicant's record to show he was assigned an RE-1, the ABCMR did not change the reason and authority for his discharge. These individuals can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the service at the time and may process enlistment waivers for the applicants RE code.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001081
The applicant's personnel records do not contain any document to show he submitted an appeal to the DA bar to reenlistment within 60 days of notification. The applicant requests that his RE code of RE-4 be changed so that he may reenlist into the Army National Guard. At the time of the applicant's discharge he had a DA bar to reenlistment in effect.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001083
Ms. Director M Analyst The following members, a quorum, were present: M Chairperson M Member M Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The discharge authority considered the case and directed that the applicant be separated with an uncharacterized ELS. The regulation requires uncharacterized service for separation under this chapter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001085
The applicant's DD Form 214 indicates that he received a general discharge under honorable conditions for reasons of misconduct (pattern of misconduct) on 19 March 1987. Based on the applicant's record of misconduct, his military service clearly does not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel. 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 | 20080001088
The applicant, as the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSMs records to show award of the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during World War II. CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Evidence shows that the FSMs records contain an administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001089
The applicant provides a letter, dated 17 December 2007, from the National Personnel Records Center; his DD Form 214; a copy of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record); orders discharging him from the U. S. Army Reserve; Specialist Five, E-5, promotion orders; Aircraft Crewman Badge orders; two sets of Army Commendation Medal orders; Distinguished Flying Cross orders; and ten sets of Air Medal orders. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001091
The applicant requests, in effect, that his rank in Item 5a (Grade, Rate or Rank) of his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show SGT because his rank was E-5 when he separated from the Army. Army Retirees and Veterans who terminated their service prior to October 1, 2002, and who request previously approved awards, such as requests for orders, certificates, and medal sets must submit their requests to the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in St. Louis, Missouri. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001097
The applicant's military service records contain a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged on 10 March 1980, under other than honorable conditions, in accordance with the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, for the good of the Service and issued Separation Code JFS. This document also shows that at the time of his discharge the applicant had completed 2 years, 7 months, and 27 days net active service. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001102
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, Item 35 (Current and Previous Assignments) of the applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Records) shows he arrived at Fort Lee, Virginia, on 22 June 1979, and was enrolled in advanced individual training (AIT) for MOS 76Y (Unit Supply Specialist). He was reenrolled in MOS 57E, completed AIT training, and was awarded MOS 57E as his primary MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001103
He understood that if he received a discharge/character of service which is less than honorable, he could make application to the Army Discharge Review Board or the Army Board for correction of Military Records for upgrading. 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. Such a record clearly is not honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001105
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he completed a total of 8 years, 6 months, and 17 days of Net Active Service This Period and was discharged at pay grade E-1. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Therefore, he is not entitled to correction of his records to show an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001114
The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for meritorious service for the period of 1 February 1995 to 17 June 1995, in support of Operation Desert Vigilance. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal with one bronze service star for participation in the Southwest Asia Cease Fire Campaign for the period of 1 February 1995 to 15 June 1995. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001118
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his service records to show award of the Purple Heart, two awards of the Army Achievement Medal [correctly referred to as the Army Achievement Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster], and the Combat Action Badge. The form shows that on 8 March 2004 Permanent Orders Number 63-03 awarded the applicant the Army Achievement Medal. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was recommended for a second award of the Army Achievement Medal for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001123
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record and separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show his entitlement to the Kuwait Liberation Medal-Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA), Kuwait Liberation Medal-Kuwait (KLM-KU), Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM) with silver hourglass (2nd Award) and "M" (Mobilization) Device; Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (ARCAM) 5th Oak Leaf Cluster (6th Award), and Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon (ARCOTR) 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster (3rd...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001127
The applicant's record shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Evidence shows he participated in three campaigns 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 showing the awards of the Army Good Conduct Medal (first award) for the period 27 September 1966 to 26 September 1969, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and the three bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001131
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: Active Duty Orders, dated 27 September 1994; United States Army Medical Department Activity (AMEDDAC), Fort McClellan, Alabama, Letter, dated 18 January 1995; VA Rating Decision, dated 2 November 2001; and Military Medical Treatment Records during the period 1994-1995. The evidence of record in this case shows that the applicant appears to have suffered an injury in November 1994, and that he continued to perform...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001133
She further states that she was never referred to a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) during her active duty or USAR service. The regulation also states that, when a Soldier is being processed for separation or retirement for reasons other than physical disability, continued performance of assigned duty commensurate with his or her rank or grade until the Soldier is scheduled for separation or retirement creates a presumption that the soldier is fit. There is no evidence in the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001136
His records further show that, on the date of retirement, he did not make an SBP election. The evidence of record shows that the applicant willingly elected to participate in the SBP, spouse coverage, and was accordingly billed the premiums associated with such plan. In view of the foregoing evidence, and in the interest of equity, it is now appropriate to grant the applicant relief by terminating his SBP enrollment and reimbursing him of all premiums paid as of the date of his marriage on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001141
The applicant states, in effect, that he should be promoted from first lieutenant (1LT/O-2) to captain (CPT/O-3). He stated that in accordance with Army Regulation 135-155, Chapter 4, to be eligible for a Reserve promotion, an officer must be serving on the Reserve Active Status List (RASL) and meet all promotion requirements. The applicant was informed on 12 June 2002, that he was recommended for promotion by an SSB under the 1998 year criteria and orders for discharge were revoked and he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001148
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 May 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080001148 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states that he completed 17 years and 10 months of honorable service prior to being discharged in March 2006. The available records show that on 2 September 2004, after an Army Regulation 15-6 investigation and a Criminal Investigation Division investigation had been accomplished, the applicant was furnished a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001156
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 April 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080001156 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. The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable or a general discharge. A review of the available record fails to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001159
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. In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charges against him, or of a lesser included offense, that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct...