ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008678
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: United States Army Human Resources Command, St. Louis, Missouri (HRC-St. Louis) Transition and Separations Branch Letter, dated 12 February 2008; Electronic Mail (e-mail) Message, dated 25 January 2008; United States Army Reserve Personnel Center (ARPERCEN), St. Louis, Missouri, Letter, dated 17 August 1994; DD Form 214;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008680
The FSMs military service records show that he reenlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve on 21 June 1974. U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 memorandum, dated 4 February 1992, shows that the FSM was notified that he completed the required years of service for eligibility for retired pay at age 60. Public Law 95-397 extended coverage under the SBP to members of Reserve Components who would be eligible for Reserve (Non-Regular Service) retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008682
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he served on active duty for a period of 90 days. The available evidence clearly shows the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States and subsequently discharged after 87 days of active duty service due to a medical condition. There is no evidence showing the applicant had served on active duty prior to 17 July 1969 or after 9 October 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008684
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 SEPTEMBER 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080008684 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080008684 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080008684 4 ARMY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008686
He finally acknowledged he understood that if he received a discharge certificate/character of service which was less than honorable, he could make application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or the ABCMR for upgrading. On 8 March 2004, the intermediate commander reviewed the applicant's separation action and recommended that he be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12b, for misconduct pattern of misconduct, with a GD. On 25 March 2004, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008689
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. Individuals discharged under this regulation could be issued a general or honorable discharge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008690
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 1 (Name) of the applicants DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record-Armed Forces of the United States) shows his last name as Moxxhead and Item 15 (Date of Birth) shows he was born on 21 November 1938. With respect to the applicants last name on the DD Form 214, dated 6 November 1961, the evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted and served using his last name Moxxhead throughout his military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008691
On 2 October 2005, the applicants commander initiated elimination action on the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 for misconduct. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was separated from the service for misconduct (four instances of drug abuse) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12c(2). The evidence of record confirms that the applicants separation processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulations,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008692
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 August 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080008692 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests reconsideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) denial of his request to change his DD Form 214 to show his rank as sergeant and his pay grade as E-5. The DD Form 2A and the DD Form 256A submitted by the applicant are new evidence which require that his case be reconsidered by the ABCMR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008693
The applicant states, in effect, that his service in SWA is not shown on his DD Form 214. The Desert Shield/Storm Data Base files shows the applicant served in SWA from 1 August 1990 through 9 March 1991. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008697
Army Reserve Personnel Data Review (USAAC Form 170), dated 25 November 1967, shows that the information on file at that time had the applicants social security number wrong. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record clearly shows that that the applicants correct social security number at the time of his military service was ### - ## - 4900. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in Item 3 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008698
The applicant provides copies of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and her discharge orders. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant is eligible for and should be awarded the GWOTSM and it should be added to her DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding her the GWOTSM and adding it to her DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008701
The applicant states that her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) was not correctly presented to the FY07 and FY08 MSG selection boards because the documentation removing her from the Drill Sergeant Program was improperly posted in the disciplinary portion of the file. The applicant contends that this administrative error made it appear that she had been removed from the Drill Sergeant Program for disciplinary reasons, when, in fact, she was administratively removed from the program for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008704
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army physical disability evaluation system and 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 office, grade, rank, or rating. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform their duties and assign an appropriate disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008705
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). _______ _ 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080008705 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080008705 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008709
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 2627 [Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)], dated 22 June 2000, from the restricted portion of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The subject Article 15, dated 22 June 2000, is appropriately filed in the performance portion of the applicant's OMPF since he already has another Article 15 in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008710
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, his medical records are not available for review and he has provided no evidence to support his allegations. There is no evidence in the applicant's records, and the applicant has provided none, to show that his discharge was unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008711
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 August 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080008711 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. j. Tab J NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service), multiple DA Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty), ARNG Retirement Points History Statement prepared on 29 April 2008. k. Tab K 16 April 2008 letter from the applicant to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. The QRB met and considered the records of 17 E-9's in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008712
His NGB Form 22 (National Guard Bureau Report of Separation and Record of Service) shows he completed 2 years, 5 months, and 18 days total service this period. His Army National Guard Annual Statement shows an additional 16 days of active duty during the retirement year ending 17 December 2002. While again in the Army National Guard, the applicant served on active duty from 7 February 2003 through 4 June 2004, which is a period of 1 year, 3 months, and 28 days active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008715
There also is no evidence the applicant was disqualified by his unit commander for award of the AGCM. Awarding him the AGCM for the period 1 April 1969 to 4 January 1972; and b. _______ _ 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 | 20080008716
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show that he was wounded in action. Block number 29 on the applicant's DD Form 214 show "NA" in "Wounds Received as a Result of Action with Enemy Forces." However, there is no evidence in the available documentation, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence to show that he was wounded in action and that he is entitled to the award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008719
His DD Form 214 shows that he served a total of 1 year, 10 months, and 29 days of creditable active military service during this period. His DD Form 214 shows that he served a total of 2 years, 11 months, and 23 days of creditable active military service during this period. United States Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Awards and Decorations) establishes policy governing award of the CIB for Army forces operating in South Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008720
That advisor stated, "The applicant requests a rating for all his conditions because the VA rated all his conditions. Evidence shows that the PEB properly considered the applicant's medical conditions. Although the VA determined that he met the VASRD standard for a 50 percent disability rating for his sleep apnea, there is no evidence to show that the applicant was unfit to perform his military duties because of sleep apnea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008722
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This regulation also provides for the award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) for members of the U.S. Armed Forces serving on active duty during the same period established for the award of the UNSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the PH, the UNSM, the NDSM, and the ROK-KWSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008724
Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award. 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 Good Conduct Medal for the period from 5 September 1968 to 5 June 1970; and b. showing, that in addition to the awards already shown on his DD Form 214, that his awards include the Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, a V Device to be affixed to his already awarded Army Commendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008725
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 29 January 1975, the applicants commander signed an elimination packet on the applicant for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13 for unfitness. 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 | 20080008727
While the excerpts from the applicant's military records conclusively show that he served in Iraq, the exact dates he was in Iraq is not a matter of record. The applicant's unit's group deployment orders gave an on or about date for the unit's deployment. 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 | 20080008730
There is no evidence of record to show the applicant was ever appointed a warrant officer. While it is true that the evidence shows the applicant was selected for appointment to warrant officer, the evidence of record also shows that the applicant was never appointed as a warrant officer. The Request for Orders the applicant received and his assignment to Headquarters, CID as a CID warrant officer were contingent on his being appointed as a warrant officer.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008731
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he elected former spouse Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the member was participating in the SBP or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. The court order directing SBP coverage for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008733
The applicant requests, in effect, that her record be corrected to show she is eligible for consideration for promotion to lieutenant colonel (LTC) by the 2010 Department of the Army (DA) Reserve Component Selection Board (RCSB). CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. This official further states that the zone of consideration for promotion to LTC by the 2009 DA RCSB is 31 March 2004 for officers in the primary zone and 31 March 2005 for officers below the zone, and that based on the applicant's 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008735
The applicant provides a DD Form 214 for the period ending 8 May 1970, a DD Form 214 for the period ending 26 September 1967, and a citation and award certificate for the Army Commendation Medal. Evidence of record shows the applicant served in Vietnam from 20 May 1968 through 6 May 1970, a total of 1 year, 11 months, and 17 days. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry, "00 11 17" in item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008736
The applicant's military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 4 October 1983. Attached to the letter was the dishonored check which essentially shows that the applicant personally signed this check. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008737
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a more favorable discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. The applicants contentions have been noted; however, he was 24 years of age at the time he committed the offenses for which he was convicted and he has failed to show through evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008738
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 does not reflect the Vietnam Service Medal with 1 bronze service star and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960-). Individuals who had qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal or the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and were evacuated prior to completing 6 months of service due to wounds resulting from hostile action were entitled to award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960-). As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008739
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 July 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080008739 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, his record of service was not satisfactory and did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel for an upgrade to a general discharge or fully honorable discharge. There is no evidence of record which indicates the actions taken in his case were in error or unjust, therefore, there is no basis for granting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008740
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show his service in the Dominican Republic in 1965 and his awards of the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), the Combat Infantryman Badge, and any other awards he is entitled to as a result of his service in the Dominican Republic. Additionally, the evidence of record shows that the applicant was entitled to award of the NDSM and it appears that he should have been awarded the GCMDL for the period of 20 June 1962 to 18 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008741
The applicant provided a memorandum for record, dated 17 August 2007, from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Task Force 3d Medical Command, Baghdad, Iraq, showing he was authorized the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Overseas Service Ribbon, two overseas service bars, and the 3d Medical Command Shoulder Sleeve Insignia Former Wartime Service for service during Operation Iraqi Freedom for the period 26 August 2006 through 17 August 2007 (11 months and 22 days). Other than his DD Form 214,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008742
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080008742 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. By regulation, the deployed service of an active duty Soldier should be documented with an entry in Item 18 of the DD Form 214. In this case, the entry "SERVICE IN KUWAIT FROM 20050101-20050430" should be added to Item 18 of the applicant's DD Form 214 to document her service in Kuwait in support of OIF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008743
The applicant states, in effect, he was never awarded the PH for the wounds he received in Korea on 29 November 1950. The evidence also confirms that based on his service in Korea, he is entitled to the ROK-KWSM, which should also be added to his record and separation document at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for being wounded in action in Korea on 29...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008744
When naming more than four principal or contingent beneficiaries, the additional beneficiaries are listed on the Beneficiary Continuation Form. The evidence of record shows that the FSM filed for divorce from the applicant and that the Court granted the FSM a judgment dissolving the marriage that existed between the applicant and the FSM, on 23 October 1995. With respect to the applicant's claim to SGLI, there is no evidence in the reconstructed record and the applicant did not provide any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008745
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Records show the applicant participated in four campaigns during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal; and b. adding award of the Purple Heart with one oak leaf cluster; the Bronze Star Medal; the Vietnam Service Medal with four Bronze Service Stars; the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008753
The applicant requests that his medical discharge be changed to a medical retirement. All of the conditions were rated essentially for pain. In addition, it is noted that the VA did not award the applicant a 40 percent disability rating for the very same conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008757
In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the Special Actions Branch, Human Resources Command St Louis which opines that the applicant was selected for promotion to the rank of CPT by the 2007 Department of the Army Reserve Components Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Selection Board and he was promoted to the rank of CPT on 20 September 2007, the date of his assignment to a valid higher graded position. In order to justify correction of a military record the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008764
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his date of birth (DOB) as "1 June 1941." The evidence shows that the DOB entered on the applicant's DD Form 214 is verified by his entire service record. ___ XXX ___ 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 | 20080008768
The applicant states that he had three honorable discharges, and he feels that his dishonorable discharge should be upgraded. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The applicants good post-service conduct is commendable; however, it does not warrant granting the relief requested.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008769
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction to the social security number shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Counsel requests, in effect, that the applicant's social security number be corrected on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008772
Army Regulation 135-155 also states, in pertinent part, that an active duty officer, who is selected for promotion but removed from the ADL and placed in an active Reserve status prior to promotion, is not eligible for that promotion and that officer will be placed on the RASL and considered for promotion by a Reserve promotion board. With respect to the applicant's consideration for promotion to LTC by a Special Selection Board, there is no evidence in the applicants records and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008774
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Combat service alone does not qualify a member for award of the CIB. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008780
Item 34 (Wounds Received in Action) of this same document contains the entry "None." The applicant's WD AGO Form 24 (Service Record) does not contain any evidence that he was wounded in action. The Board wants the applicant and all others concerned to know that this action in no way diminishes the sacrifices made by the applicant in service to the United States during World War II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008781
Notwithstanding the above, she apparently completed the training course in MOS 95B and she is entitled to have this training entered in Item 14 of her DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding "Military Police Course, 10 weeks" in Item 14 of the applicant's DD Form 214; and b. awarding the applicant the Army Service Ribbon and showing this award on her DD Form 214. The Board further...