ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009361
The applicant requests that his foreign service be entered into his separation document (DD Form 214), as well as the Iraq Campaign Medal. The applicant has requested that his foreign service be entered into his DD Form 214 based on his service in Iraq from September or October 2004 to 30 June 2005. As a result, the Board recommends that the DD Form 214 of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing 1 year, 1 month, and 1 day of foreign service in Item 12f; b. entering Iraq 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009363
With respect to the applicants State of Michigan Legion of Merit award, the DD Form 214 lists only those awards authorized in Army Regulation 600-8-22. The State of Michigan Legion of Merit is not an authorized Department of the Army award; therefore, there is no provision to list this award on the DD Form 214. 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 | 20080009365
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080009365 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's discharge orders were published by the Army Reserve Medical Command in Florida on 19 November 2007, which is the same date as his effective date of discharge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Orders Number 07-323-00012, dated 19...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009373
The applicant states, in effect, that he served on active duty continuously from 1 November 1979 through 10 June 1988 and his DD Form 214 did not accurately document this service. The DD Form 214 issued to him at that time shows he completed a total of 3 months and 13 days of active military service during this period. The evidence of record confirms the applicant completed 3 months and 13 days of active duty service from 10 August 1978 to 22 November 1978, as evidenced by his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009374
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record also shows that on 31 March 1970, a Special Court-Martial (SPCM) found him guilty of violating Article 86 of the UCMJ by being absent without leave (AWOL) from on or about 29 December 1969 through on or about 20 March 1970. Although the applicant's record is void of a complete separation packet containing all the facts and circumstances surrounding his discharge processing,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009375
The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to add his foreign service, his tour in Iraq, his three or four Army Commendation Medals (ARCOMs), his three or four Army Achievement Medals (AAMs), his Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), his Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), his Iraqi Freedom Medal, his Afghanistan Freedom Medal, his Global War On Terrorism Service Medal, his Overseas Service Ribbon, and his Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). Since there...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009376
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Since there is no evidence that the applicant held an active Army status on or after the OSR was created, there is no basis for granting her request. _________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 | 20080009378
There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 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. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that he was issued the wrong RE Code at the time of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009379
However, the MPRJ does contain a separation document (DD Form 214) that shows he was discharged on 15 October 1990, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance with a discharge under honorable conditions (general). There is no evidence in his available record nor has the applicant submitted any evidence to support any of his allegations. After carefully evaluating the available evidence in this case, it is determined that the applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009380
The applicant states he was wounded in Vietnam and was offered the Purple Heart, but didn't take it. There is no evidence in the applicant's records or on file in Army databases to support awarding him the Purple Heart. Although the applicant's request cannot be supported, the applicant and all others concerned should know that this action in no way diminishes the sacrifices made by him in service to our Nation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009381
Departments of the Army and the Air Force, National Guard Bureau, Special Orders Number 113 AR, dated 26 July 2000, show the applicant was granted Federal Recognition for appointment to Warrant Officer One effective 19 May 2000 in MOS 001A. Evidence of record shows the applicant was appointed a Warrant Officer One in the Army National Guard on 19 May 2000. As a result, the Board recommends that the State Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009384
The applicant has not provided any evidence showing that he was wounded in action while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. Such evidence may include a copy of the award orders, casualty message to his parents, hospital records showing that he was wounded in action, or any other substantial documentation. _________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 | 20080009385
The formal PEB hearing had determined that he was unfit to perform the duties of his military occupational specialty and grade due to a medical condition associated with his back. Once a Soldier is determined to be physically unfit for further military service, percentage ratings are applied to the unfitting conditions from the VASRD. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to showing Airborne training on his DD Form 214; a separation medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009387
Retired military personnel recalled to AD in retired status are not eligible for promotion. By law, members eligible for non-regular retired pay at age 60 are entitled to receive that pay based on the highest pay grade they held satisfactorily at any time during their military service. However, the evidence of record confirms that in 1987, the applicant was transferred to the Retired Reserve in the grade of SFC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009390
The available record does not contain any general orders that show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart. His DA Form 20 does not show any entries for wounds sustained in hostile action. In the absence of evidence that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009391
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. The only available evidence is the applicant's DD Form 214 showing he had 59 days of lost time due to being AWOL. The applicant did not provide sufficient evidence supporting his reason for AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009392
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant's records show that he was promoted to the pay grade of E-3 on 7 June 1968. On 15 June 1977 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's petition to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009393
On 20 July 1971, 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). He further stated that he would go AWOL again if the Army would not let him out. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009394
On 9 December 1986, the applicant was notified of his pending separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-5, for misconduct due to a civilian conviction. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable or a general discharge. _______xxxx___________ 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 | 20080009396
With respect to award of the Good Conduct Medal, the applicant served honorably for 3 years and 2 months, attained the rank/grade of SPC/E-4, served in combat in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and was awarded the Purple Heart. There is no evidence that the applicant completed a second period of service during which he would have been entitled to a second award of this medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009397
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal. The applicant's records are void of a formal recommendation or permanent orders that show he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. In the absence of such documentation, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Meritorious Service Medal in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009406
The applicant provides a copy of a BSM Citation, which shows he was awarded the BSM for his meritorious service in the RVN during the period June 1970 through April 1971. The applicant's record also confirms that he received "Excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings at all of his active duty assignments. 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 Medal for exemplary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009409
He also states that the 103rd Infantry Division was awarded campaign participation for the Ardennes-Alsace in 1948. He further states that he now requests that his WD AGO Form 53-55 be corrected to show his participation in the Ardennes-Alsace campaign and that based on his participation in this campaign he be awarded a third bronze star with his EAME Campaign Ribbon. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009412
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 January 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080009412 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 listed on his DD Form 214, the applicant is authorized the Purple Heart, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009421
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was separated under the provisions of Paragraph 14-12c, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of misconduct-commission of a serious offense (drug abuse) based...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009423
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded or injured or treated for wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action in the Republic of Vietnam. The evidence of record contains no orders or record of medical treatment for wounds or injuries received in action and made a matter of official record at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009425
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. j. a chronological record of medical care dated 21 August 2005 which shows the applicant was being seen as a follow-up for his headaches.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009426
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 August 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080009426 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provided the following additional documentary evidence in support of her application: a. Self-authored statement, dated 1 March 2008. b. DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 18 August 2006. c. Letter, dated 6 March 2007 from the applicant to DFAS and response from DFAS. Had the situation been reversed and the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009429
The applicant states, in effect, that if the PEB was correct in using the VASRD in rating his disability he should have received a 20 percent rating under diagnostic code 5237 based on his limited range of motion. Army Regulation 635-40 provides that a Soldier may be separated with severance pay if the Soldier's disability is rated at less than 30 percent, if the Soldier has less than 20 years of service as defined in 10 USC 1208 and if the Soldier's disability occurred in the line of duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009431
The applicant provides the following additional documentary evidence in support of his application: a. DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ), dated 2 February 2006. b. Self-authored statement, dated 27 May 2007. c. Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), dated 19 November 2007. d. Memorandum, dated 27 February 2006, Appeal of Article 15 and Subsequent Punishment. After consulting with his CSM on the appropriate type, durations, and limits of punishment to be imposed, the imposing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009432
There is no indication that the applicant informed DFAS of the dissolution of his marriage or made an election to change SBP coverage from spouse" to former spouse" within one year of the date of the dissolution of his marriage. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009433
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 19 December 2007, DFAS received the necessary documentation to update the applicants SBP account and her SBP spouse coverage was suspended. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that the applicant made a timely request to discontinue the SBP deductions on 14 October 1989 and on 29 July 1995; b. show that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009434
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge be upgraded; that the reason and authority for discharge be changed; that gas chamber training be added to his record; and that his performance evaluations be changed. The applicant states he has a "DD 256-A" discharge and would like it upgraded to a "DD Form 214." The applicant requests that his gas chamber training be added to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009435
On 8 May 1981, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The DD Form 214 she was issued at the time of her discharge shows she was discharged for the good of the service with an under other than honorable conditions character of service. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009437
The applicant's military service records contain a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, Separation Program Number (SPN) 386, with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions, and issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate, effective 8 February 1972. This document also shows that the applicant was issued a DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate). The applicant contends, in effect, that his undesirable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009439
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 10 (Date of Birth) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to show he was born in January not June; that item 27 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) be corrected to show award of the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM), and four awards of the Purple Heart...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009444
The applicant requests, in effect, that his date of birth be corrected on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 be corrected to show award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-1). Evidence of record shows the applicant qualified "Expert" on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009450
The applicant requests that item 11 (Primary Specialty) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 23 March 2008 be corrected to show he served in military occupational specialty (MOS) 46Z (Chief Public Affairs Noncommissioned Officer) for 2 years and 5 months; that item 12a (Date Entered AD (active duty) this Period) be corrected to show he entered active duty on 16 October 2005; that item 12c (Net Active Service this Period) be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009451
The DD Form 214 that he was furnished at the time of his retirement shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon. The applicant was awarded the Purple Heart in Permanent Orders 37-14 dated 6 February 2007 and in Permanent Order Number 068-130 dated 9 March 2007 for the same date. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009453
He also requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence that would warrant awarding him the CIB. ______xxxx _______ ___ 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 | 20080009454
The applicant's military records do not show that he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to Soldiers who distinguishes himself or herself from among his or her fellow Soldiers by their exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. In view of the foregoing, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Good Conduct Medal for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009455
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record confirms that both the FSM and his mother provided the recruiter a copy of the FSMs Certificate of Baptism to confirm that he was at least 17 years of age at the time of his 1 December 1947 enlistment in the Army, as evidenced by the 29 November 1947 notarized affidavit on file. In addition, the FSM was found to be mentally and physically fit for military service by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009456
The rated Soldier may not sign or date the report before the rater, SR, or reviewer. The applicant only included as evidence the contested NCOER and 1 "draft" NCOER which he requests be filed in his OMPF in place of the contested NCOER. The "draft" NCOER which was to allegedly replace the contested NCOER was electronically signed by the SR on 16 April 2007, and neither the rater nor the applicant signed it, which leads to the conclusion that it was never accepted for processing and filing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009457
Paragraph 2-13 of the awards regulation contains guidance on award of the VSM and states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member is credited with participating while serving in the RVN. Paragraph 4-7 contains guidance on qualifying periods and states, in pertinent part, that qualifying periods of must be continuous enlisted active Federal military service. The evidence of record is void of any indication that the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009458
The Korea Defense Service Medal was not authorized until 9 years after the applicant was discharged. The applicant served in Korea during the period from 22 February 1994 through 8 August 1994. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 11 August 1994 to show he is authorized the Korea Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009461
The applicant requests removal of permanent orders revoking award of the Good Conduct Medal and a disqualification statement for award of the Good Conduct Medal from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant states that during his prior enlisted service, his immediate commander directed that orders awarding him the Good Conduct Medal be revoked, initiated a disqualification memorandum denying him award of the Good Conduct Medal, and ordered both documents be placed on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009463
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His military medical records are not available. While his injury is unfortunate, there is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided evidence that shows his injury was a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009464
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that he be afforded separation pay in connection with his 18 June 2006 honorable discharge. Title 10, United States Code section 1174b applies to enlisted members and states: "A regular enlisted member of an armed force who is discharged involuntarily or as the result of the denial of the reenlistment of the member and who has completed six or more, but less than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009465
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show that his primary military occupational specialty (MOS) at the time of his release from active duty was 427.10 (Aircraft Armament Repairman). The applicant essentially states that once he returned from Vietnam, he was sent to Fort Hood, Texas with an MOS of 45G (Turret Artillery Repairman), but that this was not his primary MOS. The evidence of record also clearly shows that he served in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009466
List additional specialty numbers and titles involving periods of one or more years]) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that was issued on 31 March 2008, which will simply be referred to as his DD Form 214 throughout the remainder of these proceedings, be corrected to show his primary specialty was 89E (Explosive Ordnance Disposal). It was noted that item 17 (Primary Military Occupational Specialty) of the NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record...