ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010161
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show that he was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal, with Germany Clasp. The evidence also failed to show that he served a period of qualifying service for award of the Army of Occupation Medal, with Germany Clasp. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to correct his records to show that he was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal, with Germany Clasp.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010163
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Available records show that the applicant was also AWOL from 13 to 28 May 1971; and from 21 to 26 April 1971. However, his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) shows that he was administratively discharged on 16 July 1971, under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-200, Chapter 10, for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010166
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 12 March 1987, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge, under the provisions of AR 635-200 by reason of unsatisfactory performance, waived the rehabilitative requirements, and directed the applicant be furnished a General Discharge Certificate. This form further confirms he completed a total of 1 year, 2 months, and 28 days of creditable military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010167
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 12 (Last Duty of Assignment and Major Command) and Item 23a (Specialty Number & Title) of his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected. His record also confirms that on the date of his REFRAD, he held the PMOS of 94B, as evidenced by orders on file in his MPRJ and an entry on his DA Form 20, and that this PMOS is properly listed in Item 23a of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010170
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his discharge orders and his DD Form 256A (Honorable Discharge Certificate) to change his social security number from XXX-XX-9450 to XXX-XX-9405. The evidence of record shows the applicant's social security number is XXX-XX-9405.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010173
The evidence of record does show that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action while serving in Vietnam on 12 August 1969. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received on 12 August 1969; the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation; the Republic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010174
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show his eligibility for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, overseas service bars, service stripes, and any other awards he is eligible for based on his service in Korea. The evidence of record confirms the applicant completed less than 3 years of service and that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010178
The applicant requests his records be corrected by: a. removal of a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR); b. lifting of a "permanent" flag (DD Form 268 Report to Suspend Favorable personnel Actions); c. reinstatement of his Bronze Star Medal and Special Forces Tab; and d. an NCOER (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report) be rendered that reflects his "true accomplishments." The AR 15-6 investigating officer recommended disciplinary action be taken against the Team Leader,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010179
The applicant essentially states that since he had foolishly refused all awards and decorations at the time, he would now like to recant and accept two awards of the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, and the Combat Action Badge for action during the 1968 Tet offensive in Vietnam. The applicant's military records do not show that he was awarded any Purple Hearts or the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device. While the sincerity of the applicant's claim to entitlement to award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010180
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Air Medal (AM) (Second Award) and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) (First Oak Leaf Cluster). The applicant's records show he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the already-awarded AM (Second Award) to the applicant's DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010181
This memorandum indicated that after the applicant had returned from a 3-day rest and recreation from the CSC (113th Combat Stress Unit) he was verbally informed to report back to his section and continue to do his job. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program), provides, in pertinent part, that prior to discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010183
Correction of her records to show she was granted an additional 6 months of constructive service credit (CSC) for continued appointment in the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Reserve Corps prior to direct commission into the U.S Army Medical Corps (MC); b. d. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Public Health Service, Rockville, Maryland (MD), Personnel Order Number 8263.001, dated 19 September 1988. e. U.S. Public Health Service, Department of HHS, Statement of Service, dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010184
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 not provided evidence to show that his discharge was unjust or evidence sufficient to mitigate the character of his discharge. 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 | 20080010186
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he completed jump school in 1979 at Fort Benning, Georgia. Because airborne training is not a strictly-combat skills course, his DD Form 214 should be amended in item 14 to show he successfully completed the Basic Airborne training course. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 14 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010188
There are no orders or other evidence on file in his military records that confirms award of the Bronze Star Medal, with "V" Device. The evidence shows that the applicant was awarded the Air Medal, 1st through 5th OLC, for his service in Vietnam during the period 24 September 1967 to 18 September 1968. Based on the evidence, the applicant is eligible for a correction to his DD Form 214, with an effective date of 10 August 1976, to show he was awarded the Air Medal 7th through 9th Award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010189
On 22 February 2008, the applicant was awarded the MSM for the period of 1 August 1998 to 31 July 2008. Although there is no evidence in his OMPF to indicate exactly what dates the applicant served in Iraq, records show that the applicant was awarded the BSM for his service in Iraq from 20 August 2005 to 20 February 2006. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was awarded the MSM (4th award) and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010190
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his service in Afghanistan and all awards and decorations to which he is entitled. The applicant provided sufficient evidence to show he served in Afghanistan from 24 June 15 December 2002. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the statement "SERVICE IN AFGHANISTAN FROM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010191
He also states that his Army Achievement Medal is not listed on his DD Form 214. On 21 June 2004, the applicant was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) upon completion of his required period of active service and he was transferred to the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement) to complete his Reserve obligation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending block 12f of his DD Form 214 to show that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010192
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although she had a dependent child at the time of her retirement, she elected not to participate in the SBP. There is no evidence that the applicant has had any SBP premiums deducted from her retirement pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010193
The applicant states that her former husband executed a DD Form 1883 (Survivor Benefit Plan Election Certificate), naming her (the applicant) as the sole beneficiary to receive a full and immediate annuity upon death. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A) permits a former spouse to make a written request that an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed to have been made when the former spouse is awarded the SBP annuity incident to a proceeding of divorce. The evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010194
Counsel requests, in effect, that the applicant be afforded the following: a. that the applicants records be corrected to provide him 4 years of additional constructive service credit for his Doctor of Optometry (OD) and his Master of Science (MS) in addition to the constructive credit that he received for his Doctor of Medicine (MD). At the time of his appointment to the Medical Corps, the applicant received 4 years of constructive credit from the Army for his MD degree. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010196
Naval Academy, dated 7 May 2007; his AHRC [Army Human Resources Command] Form 606-E (Statement of Service with Retirement Points); his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); his retirement Orders S28-19, dated 9 February 1984; and a supplemental letter, dated 23 October 2008. The applicant was released from active duty on 30 June 1984 after completing 24 years and 26 days of total active military service. It states that service as a cadet at a military service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010197
The applicant states, in effect, that he received his GED while in the Army and it is not shown on his DD Form 214. The evidence of record does not show he received a GED while in the Army. _______ _ _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 | 20080010202
The applicant states, in effect, that he should be awarded the PH for being wounded in action on 19 February 1945. This case is being considered using a reconstructed file from NPRC and documents provided by the applicant, which include the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55, Army Separation Qualification Record (WD AGO Form 100), Certificate of Disability for Discharge (WD AGO Form 40), and Medical Record Documents. The evidence confirms the applicant was awarded the BSM during his active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010203
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 October 1976 to show his retired pay grade as captain (CPT), O-3. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. The evidence of record shows he served on active duty as a CPT in the U.S. Army Reserve from 25 October 1966 through 10 June 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010207
The applicant essentially states that he started using drugs during his tour in Vietnam, but that he still performed his duties well. He also waived consideration of his case before a board of officers, as well as personal appearance before a board of officers. The applicant essentially stated that he started using drugs during his tour in Vietnam, but that he still performed his duties well.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010209
He also requests, in effect, correction of his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show a different date of enlistment in the Army. There is no evidence in the available records, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence, to show that he was ever awarded the Bronze Star Medal. ___ 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 | 20080010210
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his correct date of birth. Although the applicant's DD Form 214 shows a different date of birth than he now alleges, he did authenticate his DD Form 214 at the time of his discharge attesting to its accuracy. Since the applicant's service records are not available for review, and the presumption of administrative regularity is presumed, he has provided...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010213
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 April 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080010213 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states that she received two masters of science degree before she was commissioned. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence to support her contention that she was informed that she would receive additional constructive service credit for any advanced degree.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010214
His records do not show any significant acts of valor during his military service. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 4 May 1995. The Separation Code of JJD and the RE code of 4 were the appropriate codes for the applicant based on the guidance provided in applicable regulation for Soldiers being discharged under the provisions of chapter 3 of AR 635-200.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010215
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Korea Defense Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states that the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to adding the Combat Infantryman Badge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010216
General Orders show the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for outstanding achievement in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, which is not shown on his records; therefore, he is entitled to have his records corrected to show this award. Therefore, he served a qualifying period for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010221
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record and the applicant himself fail to indicate he could not perform his military duties. He provides no evidence that show he could not perform his duties or how he enlisted in the USAR and the ORARNG without being qualified for retention.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010222
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 09 OCTOBER 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080010222 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The advisory opinion notes that on 1 August 2007, an informal Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) found the applicant unfit for his bilateral knee pain and rated both at zero percent in accordance with the Veterans Administration (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) code 5099-5033. However, it could have been possible to rate the applicant's knees for x-ray evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010224
Counsel requests that the applicants Bad Conduct Discharge, in effect, his UOTHC discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. The court-martial charges which formed the basis of the applicant requesting discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010227
The evidence of record shows that on 22 October 1967, while in the RVN, the applicant requested transfer to the 12th Aviation Group for duty as a helicopter door gunner. The applicant's records show he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the already awarded DFC and ARCOM with "V" Device to the applicant's DD Form 214; b. deleting the "Air Medal" and adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010229
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Boards denial of his request that the incident report for a HMMWV (military vehicle) crash be corrected from showing that it was accidently caused, to that it was intentionally caused. The applicants request to change Army records to reflect that the incident resulting in the FSMs death was an intentional act and not an accident was noted in the Record of Proceedings, but the ABCMR did not grant relief on that claim, Making such changes would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010232
The applicant states that he received a letter from a Veterans Service Assistant informing him that it would take one month or longer before his award of the Purple Heart. On 31 October 1945, an Administrative Assistant to the Battalion Surgeon, Army Service Forces Convalescent Hospital, notified the Personnel Officer that it was the opinion of the Battalion Surgeon that the applicant was entitled to the Purple Heart; that the injury was incurred when a truck in which he was driving struck...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010235
He deployed to Afghanistan on 7 March 2007, he returned and received new separation orders, dated 28 May 2008, which will release him from active duty on 15 September 2008, but when he went back to the transportation office at Fort Riley, Kansas to try to claim his DITY move, they stated that he moved prior to his new separation orders being issued, therefore, he could not claim the move. The applicant provides orders, dated 8 November 2006, which originally were to release him from active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010236
The applicant requests the removal of a Record of Proceedings under Article 15, UCMJ (DA Form 2627) and the related Army Regulation (AR) 15-6 investigation from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). On 17 September 2007, the applicant went to his brigade commander and informed him that he was going to self-refer himself to the ASAP because of his continual and uncontrollable alcoholism and narcotics abuse. Accordingly, a new investigating officer in the rank of major was appointed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010237
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he served on active duty from 1 September 1950 to 17 May 1952. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the National Defense Service Medal and correction of his military records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010239
The applicant requests that his home of record (HOR) be changed to coincide with his spouses HOR. However, a HOR may be changed in those instances where a member can show that through a bona fide error, the place originally named at time of current entry into the service was not in fact the actual home. He has also failed to show through the evidence of record or the evidence submitted with his application that his HOR is in error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010241
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to honorable. On 5 September 1989, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, for misconduct due to commission of a serious offense. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010244
The applicant requests correction of type of his discharge to show medical disability instead of honorable discharge. Along with the notification, the Soldier is required to acknowledge the notification and elect one of the following options on the notification of medical unfitness for retention and election of options: a. request reassignment to the Retired Reserve in accordance with AR 140-10 (Assignments, Attachments, Details, and Transfers), if he had completed 20 years of qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010247
The applicant states, in effect, that a proper grade determination was never done to correct his DD Form 1966/1 (Record of Military Processing Armed Forces of the United States), item 18b (Active Duty Service Date) and item 18c (Pay Entry Date). Paragraph 3-17 of Army Regulation 601-210 pertains to enlistment pay grade for applicants with prior military service who are enlisting into the Regular Army. It states that any applicant who does not meet enlistment grade criteria of this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010249
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show the award of the Bronze Star Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. The Letter of Recognition and Consideration that the applicant submitted describes the applicant's service while he was in the Republic of Vietnam and states its purpose is for the applicant's combat service record to be recognized by an appropriate award, such as the Bronze Star Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. There is no evidence of a Bronze Star Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010252
On 8 January 1987 he was honorably discharged in pay grade E-5. He was discharged, in pay grade E-5, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16-8, which directed the early release of Soldiers with a QMP bar to reenlistment. Army Regulation 601-280 (Army Retention Program), chapter 10, sets forth policy and prescribes procedures for denying reenlistment under the QMP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010253
The applicant provides a self-authored statement, airborne physical qualification document, and DD Form 214 in support of his application. However, the evidence of record is void of any orders or other documents that confirm his qualification with the weapons in question, or that show he was ever awarded marksmanship badges for qualification with these weapons by proper authority while serving on active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010254
The applicant's DD Form 2-1 and NGB 22 show he was awarded the KY State Active Duty Ribbon. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Overseas Service Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981. 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 Overseas Service Ribbon and correcting his record to show this award; and b. adding the already awarded Aviation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010255
The applicant states, in effect, that he was already awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) on 1 December 1967. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show the applicant is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and to have his record 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 the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in the...