ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009883
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect his awards of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with "V" Device and one oak leaf cluster (1OLC). He had served 2 years, 10 months, and 23 days of total active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD reflects that he was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), the National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009892
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Paragraph 6-17 states, in pertinent part, in cases involving misconduct or moral or professional dereliction, the retirement application will be forwarded to the AGDRB for a recommendation as to the highest grade that the officer has served in satisfactorily while on active duty. However, the evidence of record confirms the Acting DASA, Army Review Boards, in his approval of the recommendation of the DA Board of Review for Eliminations,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009893
The applicants service medical records are not available for Board review. Army Regulation 635-40, chapter 5, provides, in pertinent part, that if a Soldier is processed for failure to meet procurement fitness standards within the first six months of entry on active duty and the condition existed prior to the term of service, then the Soldier will be discharged in an entry-level status with uncharacterized service. The evidence clearly shows that the applicant had not completed his MOS training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009896
Counsel requests, in effect, the applicants records be corrected by rescinding his discharge from the Illinois Army National Guard (ILARNG), by paying him all back pay and allowances from the date of discharge to present, and by referring him to the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) for evaluation by a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB). The ILARNG State Surgeon, on 14 March 2006, issued the applicant a permanent physical profile of L4, found him unfit for retention, and stated he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009897
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Based on the applicant's service in Uzbekistan from 7 October to 10 November 2001, a period of 1 month and 4 days, he is entitled to correction to his DD Form 214, Item 12.f. The applicant is further entitled to correction to Item 18 of his DD Form 214 to show SERVICE IN UZBEKISTAN FROM 20011007 20011110. 2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009898
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that a non-rated statement be placed in her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and that she be granted promotion reconsideration by an enlisted Standby Advisory Boards (STAB) for the 2007 and 2008 Master Sergeant Promotion Selection Boards. On 2 March 2008, the applicant submitted a request for promotion reconsideration to the rank of master sergeant by a STAB under the 2007 criteria based on material error...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009899
Therefore, he requests that the orders reassigning him to the Standby Reserve (Inactive) be revoked or a waiver granted so he could appear before the FY 2008 Army Reserve Judge Advocate General's Promotion Selection Board. Additional instructions included in those orders stated, "You will be discharged or transferred to the Retired Reserve (if eligible) one (1) year from the effective date of this order unless you provide the MSO election requesting to remain in the IRR." The evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009900
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. Paragraph 3-7a of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel) provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009902
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Table 2-3 (SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table), Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect, at the time, established RE code 3 as the proper reentry code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14 for misconduct. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009906
Paragraph 2-22 of this regulation, in effect at the time, states, in pertinent part, that personnel in grade E-2, regardless of years of service completed, are not authorized reenlistment. Since he had completed over 4 months active service, in accordance with Army Regulation 601-210 he was not authorized reenlistment and was to be assigned an RE code of RE-3C. These individuals can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the service at the time and may process enlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009907
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show award of a German Army Marksmanship Badge. __________ _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 | 20080009908
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, and Combat Action Badge. This document does not show award of either the Meritorious Service Medal or the Combat Action Badge. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, and Combat Action Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009909
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he served on active duty for the period 22 September 1998 through 18 April 2005. It states that: a. for Block 12f, from the Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), enter the total amount of foreign service completed during the period covered in block 12c (Net Active Service This Period); b. for Block 13, list awards and decorations for all periods of service in the priority sequence specified in Army Regulation 600-8-22. The applicant's contention that his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009910
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant served a qualifying period of time for an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009911
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states his unit was unfamiliar with regulations and did not submit a recommendation for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009912
On 14 May 2003, the applicant was ordered to active duty in support of Operation Noble Eagle, in MOS 11B. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry military occupational specialty (MOS). However, the evidence of record shows that he was assigned or attached to a Military Police unit during his service in Iraq.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009913
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). On 3 October 2007, he was released from active duty upon completion of his required active service and returned to his unit in the CAARNG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009914
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge for his combat service in Iraq as an infantryman. The applicant provides a copy of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) and a personal statement regarding an incident on 4 January 2007. The available evidence clearly shows the applicant was awarded an infantryman MOS and was assigned to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009915
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge. Evidence of record shows the applicant was ordered to active duty in Support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009916
The applicant states, in effect, that his commander was unfamiliar with the regulations regarding awarding the CIB and, therefore, did not submit the applicant for the award. The applicant also states, in effect, that he was engaged by enemy fire, both direct and indirect, while performing combat duties in Iraq. Item 13 of the applicants DD Form 214 does not show award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009917
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) for his duty performed in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. 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 CIB by proper authority while serving on active duty. However, by regulation, in order to support award of the CIB, there must be evidence that a member served in an infantry MOS in an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009918
He had served 1 year, 4 months, and 12 days of active service during his current tour of active duty. Therefore, in the absence of conclusive evidence to show that he possessed the MOS of an infantryman and that he engaged the enemy in combat operations in Iraq, there appears to be no basis to award him the CIB at this time. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009919
The applicant states that he served as an infantryman in Vietnam and earned the CIB; however, it is not listed on his DD Form 214. A review of the applicants records fails to show that the applicant was ever awarded the CIB or that he was assigned to an infantry unit in Vietnam. ___ 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 | 20080009920
The commander was further advised that before the end of the probationary period, the applicant would obtain a physician's evaluation and statement with his current diagnosis and status and the commander would counsel the applicant on the Army weight standard and a proper weight loss program. While the Board has found no evidence to show that an MEB/PEB was convened to consider his conditions at the time, the available records do show that an MMRB was convened and a determination was made...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009923
On 15 April 2008, he received a letter from HRC requesting payment for $1,144.00 in SGLI debt. In support of his application, the applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); his reassignment orders; a letter from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS); his 2006 and 2007 Account Statements; a letter from HRC, St. Louis; and email correspondence from a staff member with HRC, St. Louis. In a letter dated 24 April 2008, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009926
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 14 November 1997 be corrected to show he was awarded military occupational specialty (MOS) 01H (Biological Sciences Assistant). On remand, the USACCA only affirmed so much of the sentence that provided for a bad conduct discharge and reduction to the grade and rank of PVT/E-1. The applicant's DD Form 214 with the ending period 14 November 1997 shows MOS...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009927
DD Form 2656-5 dated 25 August 2005 shows that the applicant selected Option C (Immediate Annuity) to provide an immediate annuity to his spouse and dependent children based on his full retirement pay beginning on the day after the date of his death, whether before or after age 60. Based on the foregoing evidence, it is now appropriate to correct the applicant's records to show that he changed his SBP election to immediate annuity coverage for spouse only based on full gross pay without...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009928
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080009928 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 17 December 1982, the applicant's commander notified the applicant that the commander was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for unsatisfactory performance. The appropriate authority approved the applicant's discharge for unsatisfactory performance and directed the applicant to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009930
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, that he completed his term of service, and that he was told by a judge that his UD would be upgraded to a HD six months after his separation from the Army, but this never happened. There is no evidence of record to show that the applicant ever submitted a request to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009931
On 23 January 1985, the applicant submitted a statement acknowledging that he had been advised by counsel of the basis for the contemplated action against him under the provisions of Chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for abuse of illegal drugs. The applicant received a general discharge under honorable conditions when a discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally appropriate under the provisions of Chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009932
The applicant states he was informed at the time that after ten years he could petition the military to correct his records. His DD Form 214 indicated the authority for his separation as Army Regulation 635-208. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009935
On 27 June 2005, the applicant's commander informed the applicant that he was initiating action to separate him for patterns of misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14. The applicant was separated on 16 July 2005. 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 | 20080009936
The applicant's military service records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 20 May 1986. CAL ARNG Form 614-10 (Letter of Notification Unexcused Absence) dated 21 July 1991 notified the applicant that unit attendance records showed he was absent from the scheduled unit training assemblies on 19, 20, and 21 July 1991 for a total of 5 unit training assemblies. ___________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009937
Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam General Orders Number 3955, dated 25 August 1970, show the applicant received the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service during the period November 1969 to September 1970. There is no evidence in the available records which show that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009938
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general or an honorable discharge. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009943
The applicant's military service records contain a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record): a. The applicant contends, in effect, that his military service records should be corrected to show that he served in the RVN for 6 months in 1966 and 1967 because the TDY orders that were approved by the Pentagon for the classified mission in the RVN were among the military records destroyed in the fire at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. The evidence of record shows that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009946
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence and the applicant has not presented any evidence to support granting the requested relief. 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 | 20080009951
There are no orders in the applicant's reconstructed service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. There are no orders awarding the applicant the Purple Heart, he is not listed in the Korean War Casualty File, and there are no medical records available to show that the applicant was treated for a wound that he may have received as a result of hostile action. ____________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009957
There are no orders in the applicants military service records showing that he was awarded the Purple Heart (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster). The evidence of record in this case confirms the applicant was wounded in action in Korea on three separate occasions, on 21 August 1952, on 17 October 1952, on 14 January 1953. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from Item 27 of his DD Form 214 the Purple Heart...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009958
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He did not have the medical corpsman treat the wound because there were too many others wounded. The medical evaluation record provided by the applicant shows he was seen by a medical doctor in October 2007 for the chief complaint of left shoulder pain.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009959
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show he was medically retired. The evidence of record in this case shows that although the applicant was treated for several medical conditions while serving on active duty, he continued to perform his duties through the date of his REFRAD, which he voluntarily requested, based on the expiration of his active duty commitment. The evidence of record contains no indication that any of the applicant's medical conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009960
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 5 June 1973 to show award of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the available records which show that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. In the absence of orders or other evidence of record showing that the applicant was injured or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action, the DVA letter provided...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009962
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. After considering the applicant's entire record of service, the board of officers recommended he be discharged for unsuitability and that he receive a GD based on his extensive record of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009967
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge (WD AGO Form 53-55) to show a bronze arrowhead and a fifth bronze service star on his European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009970
The applicant contends, in effect, that his records should be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Good Conduct Medal; Army Service Ribbon; and the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle, Pistol, and Grenade Bars. There are no orders or other evidence to show the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. Records show the applicant qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009971
The applicant requests, in effect, that his honorable discharge be changed to a medical discharge due to damages while in training. On 9 March 1976, the commander initiated separation action on the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-39, Trainee Discharge Program. The regulation essentially required that the service member have been voluntarily enlisted, be in basic, advanced individual, on-the-job or service school training prior to award of a military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009973
The applicant states, in effect, that he believes his years of service qualify him for the Army Good Conduct Medal and his Vietnam Service Medal qualifies him for the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009974
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Army Commendation Medal with V Device and the Air Medal. There are no General Orders in the applicant's records that show he was awarded the Air Medal. With respect to award of the Army Commendation Medal with V Device, the evidence of records shows that the applicant was awarded three awards of the Army Commendation Medal, one of which is for valor, and that these awards are already shown on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009975
The applicant requests that the Purple Heart be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 3 April 1970. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provides none to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded in action. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base adding the Purple Heart to the applicants DD Form for the period ending 3 April 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009976
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and any other awards and decorations to which he is entitled. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the French Fourragere as an approved foreign unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp in Item 33 of the applicant's WD AGO 53-55; and b....