ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010388
On 10 April 2003, the applicant's company commander initiated action to discharge him with a General Discharge for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14. Pertinent Army Regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table shows that an RE code of RE-4 is the correct code.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010389
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant essentially states that he was with the 194th Field Artillery Battalion during World War II, not the 649th Medical Clearing Company as shown on his WD AGO Form 53-55. The applicant provides his WD AGO Form 53-55 and Honorable Discharge Certificate; a Privacy Act release form, dated 20 May 2008; a letter, dated 2 November 2006, from the National Personnel Records Center; and a payroll...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010390
On 13 February 2006, the applicant was formally charged with being AWOL. Pertinent Army Regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The applicant's voluntary request for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service, to avoid trial by court-martial, was administratively correct and in conformance with applicable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010391
Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Combat Medical Badge is awarded to medical department personnel (colonel and below) who are assigned or attached to a medical unit of company or smaller size that is organic to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental or smaller size which is engaged in active ground combat. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Based on the applicants service in Vietnam from 11 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010392
In Vietnam, regulations provided that wounded Soldiers who were treated and returned to their units within 24 hours of being wounded would be awarded the Purple Heart by their unit of assignment. He was treated in military hospitals in Vietnam and in the United States; his name appears on the Vietnam Casualty Roster; his wound is documented on his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record); and he has a Purple Heart Certificate which was filed with the State of Idaho Division of Veterans...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010395
The primary duty, Personnel Management Advisor, is not listed as one of the duties eligible for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record shows the applicant served as a Personnel Management Advisor during his assignment in Vietnam during the period September 1970 to September 1971. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010396
He served in MOS 11B assigned to Troop A, 3rd Squadron, 5th Cavalry of the 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam from 16 February 1968 through 5 October 1968. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Although the evidence of record shows the applicant held and served in an infantry MOS in Vietnam, there is no evidence of record which shows he served in active ground combat while an assigned member of an infantry unit of brigade or smaller size in Vietnam. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010397
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Purple Heart. However, there is no evidence, and the applicant has provided no evidence, to support his allegations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010398
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his previous request to upgrade his undesirable discharge (UD) to a fully honorable discharge (HD). All four individuals support his request for an upgrade of his UD. At the time of the applicant's discharge, the issued of an UD was authorized.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010402
The applicant requests, in effect, promotion to lieutenant colonel. In an advisory opinion, dated 22 October 2008, the Chief, Special Actions Branch, DA Promotions, AHRC, St. Louis, stated that the applicant was selected for promotion to lieutenant colonel by the 1993 RCSB with a PED of 7 August 1994. There is no evidence the flag was removed and since he remained under the flag until he retired, he was not eligible for the promotion to lieutenant colonel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010403
On 11 February 1965, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) determined that insufficient evidence was presented to indicate probable material error or injustice and accordingly, denied the applicants request for an upgrade of his discharge. This regulation prescribed that an undesirable discharge was normally issued unless the particular circumstances warranted a general or an honorable discharge. However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged in accordance with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010405
The applicant requests his records be changed to show he changed his election under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) to spouse and child based on full amount effective 1 February 2007 as provided for in the Open Enrollment Period established in Public Law 108-375. On 29 September 2006, DFAS received the applicant's DD Form 2656-9 on which he had elected spouse only coverage based on the full amount of his retired pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010406
There is no evidence that he performed duties as a cannoneer in Tunisia. As such, the preponderance of evidence shows he worked as a general clerk at the American Embassy in Tunisia. 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 | 20080010407
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There are no orders in the applicant's records awarding him the Purple Heart. There are no orders awarding the applicant the Purple Heart, there are no medical records documenting a wounding, his DA Form 20 does not document a wounding or award of a Purple Heart, his name is not on the Vietnam Casualty List, and there are no orders in ADCARS awarding him the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010408
There is no other evidence in the record showing he was recommended for or awarded the ARCOM. A copy of the ARCOM Award Certificate alone is insufficient evidence upon which to correct his record to show he was awarded the ARCOM. ________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 | 20080010413
The applicant requests that Items 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period), 12b (Separation Date This Period), and 12c (Net Active Service This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected. The applicant's DD Form 214 correctly shows that he enlisted on 23 June 1994, and was discharged on 18 August 1997. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080010413 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010414
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his separation document to show he entered active duty on 16 September 1998 and that he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. The applicants military service records contain a DD Form 214, with an effective date of 15 September 2002. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct Item 12, block a, of the applicants DD Form 214 to show he entered active duty this period on 16 September 1998.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010416
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows entitlement to the Vietnam Service Medal; however, it does not show the bronze service stars to which he is entitled for his campaign participation. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal by official general orders published by the 1st Infantry Division on 15 December 1969, for meritorious service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010418
He was absent without leave (AWOL) for 7 days, but Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 10, requires AWOL of 30 days or more. When his request was ignored, he went AWOL. On 4 November 2005, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed his discharge be characterized as general under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010419
The request for award of the Purple Heart submitted by the applicant and the evidence presented was carefully considered; however, it is insufficient to award the applicant the Purple Heart in this case. Therefore, in the absence of documentary evidence that shows he 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. XXX ______________________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010420
Additionally, Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows the applicant received an "Excellent" conduct and efficiency rating throughout his military service. 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 | 20080010421
The applicant requests, in effect, promotion to first lieutenant. A Request for Certification of Position Vacancy memorandum, dated 23 January 1945, requested certification of a position vacancy in the grade of second lieutenant pertaining to the applicant. 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 | 20080010422
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show his service in the Republic of Vietnam was from 14 July 1969 to 14 July 1970. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant served in the Republic of Vietnam from 11 July 1969 to 3 July 1970. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010423
The applicant states, that she was unjustly discharged from the United States Army Reserve with 15 years of service when she should have been medically retired due to her disabilities. A review of the applicants official records fails to show that the applicant had any physical disqualifications or that she ever requested consideration by a Non-Duty Related Physical Evaluation Board (NDR-PEB). Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010425
While the applicant provides a copy of a document which shows that he was awarded the AAM, he does not provide a copy of the orders awarding him this decoration. The citation of orders is considered sufficient to grant the applicants request and add the AAM to his DD Form 214. 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 to add the AAM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010426
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 1 year of the date of the divorce. 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 FSM did not make a former spouse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010427
On 9 May 1986, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed he be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade and issued an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Accordingly, on 15 May 1986, the applicant was discharged with an under other than honorable conditions discharge under the provisions of Army Regulations 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Because the applicant received an under other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010428
The applicant's records do not show any significant acts of valor during his military service. On 17 July 1972, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicants request for an upgrade of his discharge. This program, known as the DOD SDRP, required, in the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, that a discharge upgrade to either honorable or general be issued in the case of any individual who had either completed a normal tour of duty in Southeast Asia, been wounded in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010431
On 6 December 1973, court-martial charges were preferred against the applicant for one specification of being AWOL during the period from on or about 10 July 1970 until on or about 29 November 1973. In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charges against him, or of a lesser included offense, that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a discharge under other honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010438
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 12f (Foreign Service) of the applicant's DD Form 214 does not document any overseas service. There is no evidence in his military or finance record nor has the applicant submitted any evidence which shows that he deployed to Iraq.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010441
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The SPD code of JFX was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating under the provisions of AR 635-200, paragraph 5-13 for a personality disorder. Additionally, Table 2-3 (SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table), Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) establishes RE Code 3 as the proper RE code to assign to Soldiers for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010444
The applicant contends, in effect, that his request for upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions to an honorable discharge should be reconsidered because the introduction of the Article 15 proceedings of nonjudicial punishment imposed against him in the COE portion of the ROP of his original request for upgrade of his discharge is inflammatory; he remained quiet with respect to his medical examination and separation processing (i.e., he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010446
At the time the applicant entered into his ROTC contract, he further acknowledged his understanding that if he failed to complete the educational requirements of his agreement or was disenrolled from the ROTC program, the Secretary of the Army or his designee could order him to active duty as an enlisted Soldier; or in lieu of being ordered to active duty, he could be required to repay financial assistance he received through the ROTC program, plus interest. The applicant was also advised...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010449
The applicant requests, as an exception to policy, that his debt as a result of recoupment of his United States Army Reserve (USAR) enlistment bonus be cancelled. After completing approximately 7 years, 1 month, and 16 days of total service in the USAR, the applicant reenlisted in the USAR for 6 years on 30 April 2007. Unfortunately, the applicant served only 2 months of his USAR enlistment contract prior to accepting a position in the AGR program.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010450
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Since the applicant agreed to repay his debt to the government there is no reason and the applicant has not provided evidence to show why his election after disenrollment should be reverted to an active duty enlistment. If or when the applicant enlists in the Army, he may re-apply to this Board for correction of his ROTC contract to show his enlistment would satisfy his ROTC debt.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010452
The TSGLI program was established by Congress to provide relief to Soldiers and their families after suffering a traumatic injury. The internet articles provided by the applicant show that the FSM may have been infected with the acinetobacter baumannii disease. Regrettably in the absence of military records which show the FSM incurred a qualifying traumatic injury, there is an insufficient basis for award of TSGLI benefits in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010456
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 October 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080010456 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 18 March 2008, the applicant was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, for a physical condition, not a disability. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010457
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Since the exact dates of the applicant's foreign service are not of record it is impossible to determine if the applicant served in the designated AOE for award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal prior to the period covered by his award of the Iraq Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010459
The applicant requests award of the Silver Star, the Purple Heart and the Soldiers Medal. Further review of the available records does not show that orders were ever published awarding him the Silver Star, the Purple Heart or the Soldiers Medal. The same regulation provides that formal recommendation, approval through the chain of command and announcement in orders are required for award of the Silver Star and the Soldiers Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010460
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) and Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) be added to the list of awards on his separation document (DD Form 214). The record is void of orders awarding the applicant the CMB. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal, for his qualifying honorable active duty service from 25 October 1966 through 17 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010461
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080010461 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's reconstructed file contains a NPRC letter, dated 9 September 2005, which informed the applicant that he was entitled to the AGCM, NDSM, KSM with 2 bronze service stars, CIB, UNSM, and Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation (ROKPUC). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010462
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080010462 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He served as a light weapons infantryman assigned to Company A, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry of the 1st Cavalry Division in Vietnam from 13 December 1970 through 3 April 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Bronze Star Medal with V Device and with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010463
This publication shows that the 175th Aviation Company, during the time of the applicant's assignment, was cited in Department of the Army General Orders Number 22, dated in 1968, for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. Records show that the applicant participated in three campaign periods during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010464
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of 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. _______ _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 | 20080010465
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows that, at the time of the applicant's assignment to the 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry, this unit was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation by Department of the Army General Orders Number 48, dated 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010466
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, that he served in the RVN for 6 months from January through June 1972, and Item 30 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 is void of an entry regarding this service. The DD Form 214 issued to him at that time shows, in Item 22c (Foreign Service), that he completed 1 year, 1 month, and 10 days of overseas service in the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010469
The applicant's service medical records were not available for review. There are no orders in the applicant's available military service records awarding him the Purple Heart. _________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 | 20080010473
The applicant states, in effect, that he was separated from the Army against his will for mental reasons, and that he has subsequently proved this reason for discharge was inaccurate. The Staff Psychiatrist diagnosed the applicant with a personality disorder, not otherwise specified (paranoid cluster) and recommended the applicant be separated under the provisions of paragraph 5-13, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), by reason...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010475
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show award of the Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, and the Combat Action Badge. It does not show award of the Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, or the Combat Action Badge. However, if the applicant has, or is able to obtain, orders or other substantiating documentation, showing he was awarded the Purple Heart or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010476
Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by a medical officer, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record; b. the 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...