ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009646
Item 12b (Separation Date This Period) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows his separation date as 9 June 1998. Department of the Army, U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency, Washington, D.C., Orders D210-3, dated 30 October 2000, show the applicant was removed from the TDRL on 30 October 2000 and was discharged from the service because of permanent physical disability. That was the date he was officially retired (even though he was not removed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009648
There are no documents in the applicant's service personnel records promoting him to SSG/E-6 while he was on active duty. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records that show he was awarded the Air Medal. 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 (1st Award) for the period 20 September 1966 through 12 September 1968; and b. amending his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009650
The evidence of record shows the applicant was selected for promotion to LTC under the provisions of Army Regulation 135-155 (Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers Other Than General Officers) on 3 November 2004, upon consideration by a mandatory promotion board. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was assigned to position authorized a higher grade on 1 February 2006. As a result, the Board recommends that the Texas...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009651
The applicants records do not contain any orders or award recommendation for the BSM. The applicant has not submitted any evidence to show he was awarded the BSM nor does his records contain any evidence that he was awarded the BSM. _______ _ 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 | 20080009654
On 16 March 1993, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of unsatisfactory performance, waived the rehabilitative requirements, and directed the applicant be furnished a General Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. However, he failed a second APFT and was recommended for separation as a result of this unsatisfactory performance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009656
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable or general discharge. The applicant also understood that if his request for discharge was accepted, he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. However, there is no evidence in the applicant's military records, and the applicant failed to provide any evidence which conclusively...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009657
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The discharge authority approved the request for discharge and directed the applicant be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade and discharged with an UD. Paragraph 3-7c(7) specifically addresses issuance of an UD for discharges issued under the provisions of chapter 10 of this regulation; and c. Chapter 10, as then in effect, provided that a member who had committed an offense or offenses for which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009658
The applicant requests correction of her Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show her rank as sergeant and pay grade as E-5. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army in the rank and pay grade of specialist, E-4. ___________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 | 20080009671
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 August 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080009671 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant, the widow of the Former Service Member (FSM), requests, in effect, that her husbands pay grade be corrected from pay grade E-7 to pay grade E-8 on his separation document (DD Form 214). The FSMs military records show that he enlisted on 22 August 1956, and was promoted to pay grade E-7 on 21 September 1966.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009673
The applicant departed Vietnam on or about 4 November 1968. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. 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 | 20080009675
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 December 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080009675 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: a. deleting the ARCOM and VSM from Item 26 of his DD Form 214; and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the Army Commendation Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009680
The applicant requests, in effect, that the social security number (SSN) shown in his military records be corrected. However, he provided no evidence which suggests that he attempted to correct the SSN shown in his military records at the time of his military service, or that this was his SSN at the time of his military service. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which shows the SSN the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009681
The applicant requests, in effect, that his initial appointment effective date be changed from 23 October 2007 to 20 March 2007. The applicant states, in effect, that due to no fault of his own his initial appointment packet was lost or never processed at the National Guard Bureau (NGB) within the 6-month time period allowed and his packet had to be resubmitted, which caused his effective date of appointment to be incorrect on his NGB Federal Recognition Orders. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009684
The applicant requests correction of the separation date on his DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty)) from 11 May 1992 to 11 May 1998. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he completed 3 years, 4 months, and 15 days of creditable military service. There is no evidence that the applicant performed any period of active duty subsequent to his discharge on 11 May 1992.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009685
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) be corrected to show that he completed basic training and advanced individual training (AIT) for military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B. The applicant provides copies of an Infantry Training Diploma, dated 19 January 2007; his DD Form 214, dated 7 March 2007; orders awarding him MOS 11B1O; his DD Form 1966/series (Record of Military Processing [enlistment documents]), dated 12 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009687
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his correct social security number. The evidence of record shows that the applicant enlisted and served his entire military service using the social security number of 645 - ## - ####. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document, along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided confirming his current SSAN will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009689
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), two awards of the Overseas Service Bar, the Army Commendation Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle (M-14) Bar, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation as authorized awards. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant received a fourth award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009690
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is insufficient evidence upon which to base correction of the applicant's records as requested. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009691
The applicant requests, in effect, that the effective date and date of rank for his promotion to captain (CPT) be changed to 5 February 2007. The evidence of record in this case confirms the applicant was in the TTHS and was not assigned to a position authorized the higher grade when the promotion list was released on 26 April 2007. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's promotion to CPT was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009692
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Vietnam Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009693
The applicant's military personnel record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 10 October 1968 for a period of 3 years. The Awards Branch of the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (formerly known as the Total Army Personnel Command) has advised, in similar cases, that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11F, 11G, or 11H. In the absence of evidence, which shows the applicant was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009695
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show that he was awarded the Combat Action Badge and the Army Commendation Medal with V device. On 7 December 2003, the applicant was ordered to active duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and his records show that he served in Iraq from 17 February 2004 through 12 April 2004. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009696
The applicant provides a supplemental letter, dated 12 May 2008; a letter from the Chief, Transition and Separations Branch, U.S. Army Human Resources Command, St. Louis, dated 20 February 2008; a memorandum, Subject: Transfer to an Inactive Status or Discharge with Severance Pay, dated 14 January 1988; a memorandum, Subject: Review of Proceedings of Physical Evaluation Board, dated 11 August 1987; an extract from Army Regulation 635-40, dated 13 December 1985; his Notification of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009698
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that he retired in the rank and pay grade of sergeant (E-5). However, there is no evidence in the available records, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence to show that he was promoted twice to the pay grade of E-3. ___ 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 | 20080009700
He states that his total military service at the time of his retirement was 30 years, 6 months and 15 days as reflected in his orders and that 20 years of his service were in an active status. While the applicant's records show that he was promoted to the rank of sergeant first class (E-7) while he was a member of the USAR (not in an active status), his records also show that he had 3 months and 5 days of service as a member of the USAR (in an active status) subsequent to his promotion to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009701
There is no indication that the FSM informed DFAS of his divorce or that the FSM made an election to change SBP coverage from 'spouse" to former spouse" within one year of the date of the divorce. 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. Title 10, U. S. Code, section...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009704
On 26 November 1980, the applicants immediate commander initiated separation action against the applicant, in accordance with paragraph 13-4(d) of Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of admission of pre-service homosexuality. On 4 December 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge from the Army under the provisions of paragraph 13-3d of Army Regulation 600-200 and directed he receive an Honorable Discharge Certificate. The applicants narrative reason for separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009705
The Court found him guilty of the charge and specification and sentenced him to hard labor without confinement for 45 days, and a forfeiture of $30.00 pay for 1 month. On 3 June 1963, the applicants immediate commander notified the applicant to appear before a board of officers to determine whether he should be eliminated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separations). On an unknown date in July 1963, the separation authority approved the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009708
The applicant is confusing the service (i.e., 26 years, 4 months, and 12 days as shown on his corrected Chronological Statement of Retirement Points) he would have been credited with had he retired with an enlisted Reserve retirement at age 60 with the service he was eligible to be credited with as a commissioned officer who retired from active duty. For example, had the applicant retired with an enlisted Reserve retirement or even with an enlisted active duty retirement, all of his service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009709
The applicant requests that the narrative reason for separation reflected on her DD Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) be changed from "Condition, Not a disability" to "Disability." The psychologist stated that the applicant may have qualified for a hardship discharge and that she had a diagnoses of anxiety disorder, not otherwise specified, which also met the criteria for a separation under other medical and mental health condition, in accordance with Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009710
The applicant requests correction of item 11 (Primary Specialty) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 27E1OD3 (Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided (TOW)-Dragon Repairer/Bradley Fighting Vehicle System (BFVS) Repairer) and item 14 (Military Education) to show completion of the 6-week BFVS Repairer Course. The evidence of record shows that the applicant successfully completed the 6-week BFVS...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009712
The current standard for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal is 3 years of qualifying service, but as little as 1 year is required for the first award in those cases when the period of service ends with the termination of active Federal military service. The available evidence shows that the applicant was assigned for service in Kosovo and that he received an Army Achievement Medal for meritorious service in Kosovo for his service from 15 September 1999 to 1 February 2000 (4 months and 17...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009713
The applicant requests that the Purple Heart, Meritorious Achievement Award (Bronze Star), the Combat Infantryman Badge, a marksmanship award for the M-16 and the M-14 rifle, and a Presidential Certificate of Appreciation be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 24 March 1970. There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel records for the awards of the Bronze Star Medal or the Combat Infantryman...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009715
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with the period ending 22 November 1973 to show service in Vietnam. ______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 | 20080009716
The applicant requests that his rank on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show he was a SPEC 5. 2. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicants failure to timely file. His...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009717
The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA), and 2 bronze service stars with his Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM). The evidence of record also confirms that the applicant was last issued a DD Form 214 upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009718
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to show he met the criteria in this case for award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009719
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. In the absence of orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct his records to show the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009721
The award citations for the Air Medal the applicant submitted with his request show he was awarded the Air Medal for the period 27 August 1968 to 15 January 1969 and the "FIRST THRU SECOND AWARD" for the period 18 January 1969 to 22 July 1969. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel record showing he was awarded the first through second award of the Air Medal for the period 18 January 1969 to 22 July 1969. The evidence shows the applicant was awarded the Air Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009722
General Orders Number 1936, Headquarters, 1st Infantry Brigade, 5th Infantry Division, dated 25 October 1970, awarding him the PH for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam on 19 October 1970. There are no orders in the applicant's record awarding him the CIB; the CIB is not listed as an authorized award on his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record); the Awards and Decorations Computer Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS) maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the United States...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009723
The applicant requests that his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to: a. show four instead of three Army Commendation Medals (ARCOMs); b. show three instead of two Army Achievement Medals (AAMs); c. show 11B1O Infantryman 3 years 2 months, 11B2O Infantryman 4 years 0 months instead of 11B1O Infantryman 6 years 10 months in Item 11, Primary Specialty; and d. show the dates of his second deployment in Iraq in Item 18, Remarks, as 20061002 20071202. For time determination, 16...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009724
There are no orders which indicate the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. However, there are no orders, certificate or any other evidence available which indicate he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009726
His Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20) shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 9 November 1969 through 3 November 1970. The evidence of record includes orders awarding the applicant the PH for being wounded in action in the RVN on 20 July 1970, and that awarded him the BSM for his meritorious service during the period November 1969 through November 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009728
The applicant states, in effect, that he was a Combat Infantryman in Vietnam in 1966 through 1967 with an MOS (military occupational specialty) of 11B20. The evidence shows that the applicant held an infantry MOS and was assigned as a security guard with Advisory Team 95, III Corps, Advisory Group, USMACV-USARPAC; however, there is no evidence, and the applicant provided none to show he served in active ground combat with an infantry unit serving in Vietnam. In his application to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009729
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080009729 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that item 18 (Remarks) his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show that he received separation pay. The applicant states, in effect, that under separation pay on his DD Form 214, it states that he was not entitled to any type of separation pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009731
The applicant was released from active duty on 29 September 1974 based on physical disability and he was placed on the TDRL on the following date. Because it was determined that the applicant's physical disability was temporary, he was released from active duty on 29 September 1974 and placed on the TDRL with a 30 percent disability rating. The PEB proceedings indicated that the applicants disability was received in line of duty as a result of armed conflict.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009734
The applicant states, in effect, that he thought he was getting a hardship discharge until he requested health care and received a copy of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) on 8 April 2008. The applicant provides copies of his DD Forms 214 effective 14 June 1972 and 11 June 1974; and letters of support from his pastor and a friend. There is no evidence of record showing that the applicant applied for a hardship discharge or that he had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009735
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009738
The applicant served in Vietnam from 25 November 1967 to 24 October 1968. He stated that as a medic in the Republic of Vietnam, he remembered the applicant being wounded by shrapnel. However, the combat medic, nor the applicant, provided evidence to show that this medical treatment was made a matter of official record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009742
As regard to expedition credit, during the applicant's period of service the only authorized service award was the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Evidence of record shows the applicant was assigned to the 549th Maintenance Company for the period January 1987 through December 1987. However, there is no evidence that shows the applicant was deployed during his military service or that his unit was in direct support of the operation of any of the above operations.