ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010477
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, by regulation in order to support award of the PH, there must be evidence confirming that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a direct result of or was caused by enemy action; that the wound required treatment by military medical personnel; and a record of this treatment must have been made a matter of official record. Thus, absent any evidence of record to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010479
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) provides the following pertinent information: a. promotion to sergeant (E-5), effective 16 May 1969; b. assignment in Vietnam with Company B, 5th Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, as a rifleman, from 27 October 1968 through 22 May 1969; c. assignment to the Army Hospital, Camp Zama, Japan, as a patient from 23 May 1969 through 31 July 1969; d. assignment in Korea with Company B, 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment from 1 August 1969 through...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010481
Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders Number 2282, dated 7 June 1967, awarded the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 3 June 1967 in the Republic of Vietnam. Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders Number 2281, dated 7 June 1967, awarded the applicant a second award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 5 June 1967 in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010482
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 August 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080010482 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicants PEB Proceedings which state he sustained multiple fragment wounds as a result of hostile artillery fire on 14 March 1971 in Vietnam is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010483
The applicant's military records show he was appointed in the U.S. Army Reserve, Army Nurse Corps (ANC) Branch, as a first lieutenant effective 16 July 2002, with 2 years and 18 days constructive service credit (CSC). In effect, the earliest date the Office of Promotions could have promoted the applicant to captain was 25 June 2007. However, if he was assigned to a unit and occupying a captain position he would have been promoted before his maximum time in grade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010484
Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show that he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show this award. The evidence of record shows the applicant 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. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 31 January 1968, in the Republic of Vietnam; b. awarding the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010485
The evidence of record further shows the applicant participated in three campaigns 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 by showing the applicants already-awarded Purple Heart, for wounds he sustained as a result of hostile action in the Republic of Vietnam on 14 August 1967; by awarding the applicant two additional bronze service stars, for a total of three, to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010486
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his records to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal. There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel records awarding him the Meritorious Service Medal. The applicant contends that he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal; however, pertinent regulations show that formal recommendations, approval through the chain of command, and announcement in orders are required for award of the Meritorious Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010487
The applicant requests award of the Good Conduct Medal and the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). Therefore, it appears he met the eligibility criteria for the first award of the Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a period of qualifying service of three years from 14 March 1975 through 13 March 1978. _______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 | 20080010492
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he served in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 does not show his foreign service in Southwest Asia in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010495
On 20 February 1970, the applicant was discharged from the Army pursuant to the sentence of a special court-martial and was issued a BCD. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was convicted by two special courts-martial for AWOL. The applicant has provided insufficient evidence to show that his discharge was unjust and that he should have been medically discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010496
The applicant states, in effect, based upon Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) findings of medical unfitness, a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) granted him a 10% disability rating on 23 May 2007, and he was discharged on 30 September 2007. He further indicates that applicant had no range of motion (ROM) limits to his back that were compensable beyond the 10% rating granted by the PEB, and that the subsequent VA ratings granted the applicant were based on different criteria used by the VA and do...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010497
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that he was discharged by reason of physical disability. The attending physician determined that the applicant was medically unfit for enlistment or induction into the military service because of a schizophrenic reaction; therefore, he was being presented to a Medical Board for evaluation and disposition under the provisions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010499
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 2627 [Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)], dated 28 July 2006, from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). He was accordingly punished and his Article 15 was directed to be filed in the restricted portion of his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010501
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 14 May 1997 be corrected to show his prior inactive service in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and that he entered service on 2 May 1990. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. Evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the USAR on 2 May 1990 and he enlisted in the Regular Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010502
The evidence clearly shows that he completed 4 months and 10 days of total active service. However, the evidence clearly shows that he only completed 4 months and 10 days of active duty service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the entry, "0 4 10," in item 22a(1) (Net Service This Period), of his DD Form 214; and b. showing the entry "0 4 10," in item 22b (Total Active Service), of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010503
On 4 March 1997, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) granted the applicant clemency and upgraded her bad conduct discharge to a GD. The regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge directed that "Chapter 3, Army Regulation 635-200, court-martial, other" would be entered as the narrative reason with a corresponding SPD code of JJD. A separation code of JJD applied to persons who were separated under the provisions of chapter 3 of Army Regulation 635-200.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010504
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 NOVEMBER 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080010504 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010505
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that she was deployed to Saudi Arabia in 1995 in support of Operation Desert Sentry II, and served a qualifying period for award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal. The Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving in Southwest Asia and contiguous waters or airspace there over, on or after 2 August 1990 to 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010506
On 25 July 1990, the applicant was discharged from the Army with a bad conduct discharge, in the rank and pay grade, Private, E-1, pursuant to the sentence of a special court-martial. The evidence of record failed to establish a basis upon which clemency could be granted and upon which the severity of the punishment imposed could be moderated with an upgrade of the applicant's bad conduct discharge. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010507
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Accordingly, he was transferred to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, where he was discharged under honorable conditions on 21 December 1982, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010508
The applicant requests that additional awards of the Air Medal be included on his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214). The applicant's records verify that he earned 233.7 combat flight hours during category I missions from 5 April 1969 through 30 June 1969 while he was in Vietnam. 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 include the numeral 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010513
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. Item 10 (Date of Birth) of the DD Form 214 he was issued shows the entry 19 May 1929. 6. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 be corrected to show his correct DOB as 9 December 1927.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010515
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 Valorous Unit Award, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, the Good Conduct Medal, and four bronze service stars instead of two he already has to be worn on his Vietnam Service Medal. The evidence of record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010517
The applicant requests that all of his awards of the Bronze Star Medal and the Army Commendation Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) with an effective date of 12 February 1970. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010526
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence shows that the applicant's unit in Vietnam (1st Battalion, 50th Infantry) was authorized the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010529
On 18 August 2005, the applicant submitted a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) (TAB F) for reenlistment in the U.S. Army Reserve and continuation in the AGR program. On 15 November 2006, the separation authority directed the applicant be separated from the U.S. Army Reserve under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c with the issuance of an UOTHC discharge. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010530
His records show that while he was in the Army his conduct and efficiency ratings were excellent and as such, he was timely promoted. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Good Conduct Medal at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending his DD Form 214 to void the award of the Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010532
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's contention that the FSM's retired pay should be based on the pay grade of E-8 because he held the rank title of MSG was carefully considered. In this case, the evidence of record confirms the FSM was transferred to the Retired Reserve in the rank title of PSG/SFC and the pay grade of E-7.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010533
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show the award of the Army Commendation Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. The applicant states, in effect, that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal after his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) was issued. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show the award of the Army Commendation Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010534
He again went AWOL on 14 July 2006 and remained absent in desertion until he surrendered to military authorities at Fort Benning on 14 September 2006 and was transferred to Fort Knox on 15 September 2006, where charges were preferred against him for the AWOL offenses. On 18 September 2006, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010535
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. The evidence of record shows the applicant 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. awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010544
In his unsigned self-authored statement, dated 5 June 2008, the applicant states that: a. he enlisted under the ACASP program, formerly known as the stripes for skills program, which qualifies non-prior service-members with critical Army needed skills to be granted an accelerated promotion, when they enlist for a certain MOS, meet all the requirements for that MOS, and can demonstrate proficiency to their training command. He was finally recommended for promotion to SGT/E-5 on 27 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010545
The evidence of record confirms the applicant enlisted under the provisions of the ACASP and that upon completion of all required 98G MOS training, she was reassigned to her first duty station, where she arrived for duty on 17 July 2004. Given the recommendation of the applicant's chain of command and the revised unit policy, it would be appropriate to grant partial relief in this case by adjusting the applicant's SGT promotion effective date and date of rank to 30 September 2004, which was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010554
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was continuously board certified from 1986, and that he receive board certification pay (BCP) that was withheld from 1 January 1994 to 31 January 2006. It stated that the applicant had petitioned that office for payment of BCP for the period from 1 January 1994 through 28 February 2006. The evidence clearly shows the applicant was board certified in family practice medicine for the entire period from 1986 to present.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010556
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the CIB to a Soldier who is an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, who is assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and must actively participate in such ground combat. Army Regulation 600-8-22 authorizes award of a bronze service star, based on qualifying service, for each campaign listed in Appendix B of this regulation. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010557
The evidence shows that the applicant was awarded the United Nations Service Medal; however his DA Form 20 incorrectly identified it as the United Nations Service Medal with 2 bronze stars. Therefore, the United Nations Service Medal should be added to his 31 October 1972 DD Form 214. Therefore he is entitled to award of the Republic of Korea War Service Medal and to have this award added to his 31 October 1972 DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010558
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 October 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080010558 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that in addition to the awards listed on his DD Form 214, the applicant was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. ___________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010559
Counsel cites an ABCMR case in which the Board granted full relief to an applicant who had completed a pharmacy degree several years prior to his medical degree even though the OTSG had not stated that the degree provided an adjunctive skill to a field surgeon. One of those documents is a request from the applicant, then a second lieutenant, dated 14 June 1996, requesting a leave of absence from medical school to do a year-long Pathology Student Fellowship. In its original consideration of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010561
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 November 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080010561 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's records further show he served in the Republic of Vietnam from 8 November 1968 to 24 June 1969. There are no general orders that show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart and there is no evidence in his service personnel records that show he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010562
There are no general orders in the applicant's records to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. There are no available medical records showing he was wounded or injured as a result of friendly fire or treated for such wounds. As a result, the Board commends that all Department of the Army Records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart for a wound received on 28 April 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010564
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080010564 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The FSMs military records are not available to the Board for review. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010567
The applicant provides records through counsel in support of this application. Counsel also states in the FSM's case, he could not have begun receiving the Army Echoes publication until after his retirement on 7 November 2001 [the FSM's retirement was actually in October 2001, but the orders were not dated until 7 November 2001]. Based upon the marriage between the applicant and the FSM on 11 March 2000, and the fact that he did not attempt to make a change to his SBP election until 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010568
On 5 December 1978, the applicants immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), for misconduct, frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. On 18 January 1979, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge, under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct and directed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010571
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 November 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080010571 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military medical records are not available. In the absence of military records which show the applicant was selected for promotion to SSG/E-6 prior to his discharge from the TXARNG, there is an insufficient basis on which to change his rank in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010572
He was medically boarded at more than 17 years of military service and discharged. The PEB awarded the applicant a 20 percent disability rating and recommended his separation with severance pay, in accordance with the USPDAs "Guidance to Rating Pain" policy, dated 25 March 1999. It also provided that an enlisted member with at least 15 years, but less than 20 years of service could be retired for length of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010574
The ARCOM was lost and the Army does not have a record of the award and it was not filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). There is no other evidence in the record showing he was recommended for or awarded the ARCOM. Although the applicant and the Senior Defense Counsel contend that he was already awarded the ARCOM, there is no corroborating evidence to support these contentions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010575
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214, dated 23 December 2004, be corrected to reflect his attendance at the Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course (ANCOC), his award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) and all other awards that were reflected on his DD Form 214, dated 20 June 2001. The applicant provides copies of his award of the MSM, his completion of the ANCOC, and of his DD Forms 214. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010577
On 14 September 2007, the National Guard Bureau, Arlington, Virginia, published Orders 257-5, honorably discharging the applicant from the ARNG, effective 9 July 2007, and terminating her Reserve of the Army and Army of the United States appointments. On 13 May 2008, by memorandum, the applicant requested a waiver of the statutory education requirements for promotion to CPT. However, there is no evidence in the applicant's records and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010578
The applicant requests her date of rank (DOR) for promotion to sergeant (SGT)/E-5 be corrected from 23 September 2005 to 26 August 2004 (the date she completed the Electronic Warfare/Signal Intelligence Course) or 7 September 2004 (the date she arrived at her first duty station). In a self-authored statement, dated 7 June 2008, the applicant states that: a. she enlisted under the ACASP program, formerly known as the stripes for skills program, which qualifies non-prior service-members with...