ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011484
The applicant requests that his record to be corrected to show his board certification in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery and requests applicable Board Certification Pay (BCP). The advisory opinion recommended that the applicant receive BCP in arrears for the period commencing "20030921" and expiring "20100701" utilizing a Health Professional Pay Entry Date (HPPED) or finance MS-Pay Date of "19970920" for the correct pay rate level. Since the board certifications in General Surgery...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011487
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 to a lesser included offense, that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a discharge under other honorable conditions. On 18 May 1978, he was discharged accordingly. b. he was never in trouble during his military service and his record of promotion shows he was a good Soldier.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011488
The applicant provides: a. (2) An officer qualified for aviation service who has performed at least 72 months of operational flying duty upon completion of 12 years of aviation service is entitled to continuous ACIP for the first 15 years of aviation service. After receiving the results of the 2005 TOFDC audit, the applicant submitted a request for a waiver of the TOFDC requirements based, presumably, on his being forced to accept needs of the service assignments/school attendance which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011489
The applicant states, in effect, that the educational expenses paid by him to satisfy his Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) debt should be returned to him because he is satisfying his debt by his enlistment in the Marine Corps. He goes on to state that when he was notified of his disenrollment he discussed his plans to enlist in the USMC with his commanding officer at the time and he agreed that such an enlistment would fulfill his obligation. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011490
Although the documentation is not available, the available evidence indicates the applicant was denied reimbursement for lodging because he had stayed with a friend. In this opinion it is noted that JFTR, paragraph 4129E is clear, in that lodging costs reimbursement is not authorized for a member who stays with a friend or relative while on TDY. While the applicant was authorized by his command to stay with a friend, the JFTR precludes reimbursement for any amount paid out in such an arrangement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011491
However, on the same day, he again went AWOL and remained absent in desertion until he was apprehended by civil authorities in Johnson City, Tennessee on 2 November 1977 and was returned to military control at Fort Knox, where charges were preferred against him for the AWOL charges. The appropriate authority (a major general) approved his request on 29 November 1977 and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence in the available records to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011492
The applicant requests, in effect, that his first name on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 12 July 1980 be changed to James instead of Ji. The applicant's first name is recorded as Ji throughout his military personnel record. Therefore, the applicants DD Form 214 reflects the correct first name under which the applicants active military service was performed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011493
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 NOVEMBER 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080011493 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On the date the applicant submitted her request to the Board, she was serving on active duty in pay grade E-5. Since the applicant's enlistment bonuses exceed her ROTC scholarship debt, there is no basis to grant the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011494
He also acknowledged he understood only certain loans qualify for the LRP program and that the government will repay a designated portion of any loan he incurred that was made, insured or guaranteed under Part B of the Higher Education Act (Guaranteed Student Loan) or any loan under Part E of such act (National Direct Student Loan) after 1 October 1975 and before he enlisted in the Army. The applicant enlisted with the LRP as a part of his Regular Army contract and disenrolled from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011496
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show his correct first and middle names, and the correct title of his military occupational specialty (MOS). On 24 August 1967, the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States for 2 years under the name of L____, Keith Duane.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011497
The applicant requests reconsideration for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Novice Parachutist Badge, and the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award). 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 AR20060007924 on 27 February 2007. As a result, the Board recommended that the applicant's records be corrected to show award the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011498
The applicant requests correction of his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation (WD AGO Form 53-55) to show the time that he served in Company M, 75th Infantry Battalion, 290th Infantry Regiment. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending his WD AGO Form 53-55 for the period ending 9 November 1945 to show that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the American Campaign Medal; and b. amending his WD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011501
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged for misconduct due to commission of a serious offense (desertion). The evidence of record shows that the applicants intermediate commander recommended he be separated with a general discharge; however, the approval authority directed he received a discharge under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011502
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was deployed to Afghanistan from 15 January 2004 through 3 July 2004 instead of service in Southwest Asia from 15 January 2004 through 4 April 2004. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080011502 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011505
He further states that he was never awarded the PH for the injury he sustained to his leg and now requests that he be awarded the PH and that his separation document be corrected to reflect this award. The regulation contains examples of wounds or injuries which clearly justify award of the PH. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: awarding him the Purple Heart, for being wounded in action in the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011514
Beginning on the effective date of this regulation, the period of qualifying service for award of the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal is reduced from 4 to 3 years. Accordingly, he was awarded the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal for the period 27 July 2001 to 27 Jul 2004; this award is shown on his DD Form 214, dated 17 January 2007. With respect to the applicant's PLL/TAMMS training, the evidence of record shows that this training was not completed during the period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011516
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that the characterization of service on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from uncharacterized to honorable and the reenlistment eligibility (RE) code be changed from "NA" to "RE-1." Army Regulation 635-5 prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011517
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War of Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War of Terrorism Service Medal, the Combat Action Badge, and the "Kosovo Expeditionary Medal" (properly known as the Kosovo Campaign Medal). All Soldiers on active duty, including Reserve Component Soldiers mobilized, or National Guard Soldiers activated on or after 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined having served 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011526
The applicant's record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States and entered active duty on 8 November 1967. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the PH for being wounded in action in the RVN on 19 August 1968 and to add this award to his record at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for being wounded in action in the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011528
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. He stated that if he was sent back to duty, he would just go AWOL again. The appropriate authority approved the request for discharge on 17 January 1974 and the issuance of an undesirable discharge was directed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011530
The applicant requests that his 8 November 1945 separation document be corrected to show award of two bronze arrowheads, a second Bronze Star Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. His partially-burned WD AGO 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation Certificate of Service) for the period 10 March 1945 to 8 November 1945 provides the following: a. he served as a counterintelligence officer during this period; b. his authorized awards are the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011532
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division General Orders Number 6435, dated 6 August 1968, show the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with V Device for action on 2 July 1968. There are no medical records in the applicants military personnel file to show he sustained wounds as a result of hostile action or to show he was treated for wounds as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011534
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded. 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. _______ _ 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 | 20080011536
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 11 (Primary Specialty) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 27 November 2003 be corrected to show his missing military occupational specialty (MOS) and that he served in this MOS for 9 months and 20 days. The applicant provides DD Forms 214 for the periods ending 27 November 2003 and 21 July 2007; and orders for the Purple Heart, in support of his application. Evidence of record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011538
On 28 June 2007, the applicant was involved in the detonation of an IED outside of Mosul, Iraq. There is no evidence the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart while he served in Iraq. 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 he sustained in an IED attack on 28 June 2007 while he served in Iraq.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011540
The memorandum also shows the applicants unit commander stated that he was approved for award of the Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and one Overseas Service Bar. The evidence of record also shows the applicant was approved for award of the Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 10 February to 6 July 2003, a period of 4 months and 26 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011543
The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) of his 30 June 1998 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his rank was first sergeant (1SG) vice master sergeant (MSG) as is currently listed. The evidence of record confirms the applicant held the rank and pay grade of MSG/E8 on the date of his release from active duty for retirement. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show, to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011545
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, the applicants request to correct his DA Form 20 is not further discussed in these proceedings. __________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 | 20080011549
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This review failed to reveal any Purple Heart orders on file for the applicant. _________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 | 20080011555
The applicant requests that the second digit in item 2 (Service Number) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 in support of his application. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011559
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. The evidence of record shows that the applicant suffered an injury during his service in Iraq. The Army must find that a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011562
The applicant states that she attended the Officer Candidate School (OCS) and the Basic Leadership Course at Fort Hood, Texas, and the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) training at the Hampton Institute, Norfolk, Virginia. The applicant's records show she enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 3 years on 27 January 1975. The evidence of record shows that the highest rank the applicant attained during her military service was SP4/E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011564
On 8 August 2003, the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command (now known as USAHRC - St. Louis), published Orders P08-386748 directing the applicant's retirement and placement on the Retired List of the Army of the United States (AUS) in his retired grade of LTC effective 8 September 2003. On 30 September 2004, USAHRC published Orders M-09-405672 ordering the applicant to active duty in a retired status in support of Operation Enduring Freedom for a period of 365 days beginning on 26 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011565
On 17 June 1988, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of AR 635-200 by reason of patterns of misconduct, and directed he be furnished a General Discharge Certificate. The separation reason in all separations authorized by this paragraph will be misconduct. A discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. However, there is no evidence in the applicants records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011567
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. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge or an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011568
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded. The applicant was discharged on 31 May 1990, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, for the good of the service, in lieu of court-martial, with his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011569
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show his correct dates of deployment to Iraq and completion of his first term of service. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was discharged within the previous 3 years. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this period of deployed service in Iraq.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011590
On 29 June 1983, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. When the applicant requested discharge, he indicated that he further understood that there was no automatic upgrading of a less than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011592
Department of the Army General Order Number 8, dated 1974, awarded all personnel assigned to the United States Army Vietnam from 8 February 1962 through 28 March 1973 the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. Army Regulation 600-8-22 also provides that 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011595
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There are no general orders that show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart; there is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds; and the applicant's name is not listed on the Vietnam Casualty Roster. In the absence of documentation that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011596
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His records also show that the unit to which he was assigned was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation in DAGO Number 59, dated 1969 and this award should also be included on 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 show that he was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011597
On 23 June 1971, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of AR 635-212 by reason of unfitness and directed the applicant be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that Board's 15-year statute of limitations. Further, the applicant's discharge accurately reflects his overall record of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011598
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080011598 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 3 March 2006, she requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. The regulation states the reason for discharge based on separation code KFS is In lieu of trial by court-martial and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011599
The applicant requests that his separation document, DD Form 214, be amended to add the Air Medal (AM) for Valor, the second and third award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) for Valor (BSM for Valor with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters), a Purple Heart, and any other awards he may be entitled to receive. The applicants DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and the BSM. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011601
There are no special or general orders or a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) in the applicant's official personnel records to verify the other abbreviated awards he requested to be corrected that are listed in item 24, nor did the applicant submit any evidence to substantiate correction for those abbreviated awards (EXP/QUAL/BAD and GOOD CON BAD). Therefore, he is entitled to correction to his records to show the award of the Purple Heart in item 24 of his DD Form 214. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011603
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The evidence shows that the applicant is now requesting, in effect, that his GD be affirmed and upgraded to a honorable discharge to enable him to obtain VA benefits. However, most VA benefits are based on an individual's characterization of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011613
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show that he completed his initial enlistment honorably to establish eligibility for Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) benefits and receipt of MGIB benefits. The applicant's military service records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 17 November 1997 for a period of 3 years. The applicants military service records do not show that he was previously honorably discharged from any period of active military service as he contends.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011614
Based on the required completion of 7 years time in grade, his promotion eligibility date for major was 6 April 2002. It also advised that his records did not indicate that he had completed the required civilian and/or military education by the day the board convened and he should be considered for promotion next year. Army Regulation 135-101 (Appointment of Reserve Commissioned Officers for Assignment to AMEDD Branches), paragraph 1-7 of this regulation specifies that requests for waiver...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011617
The applicant requests, in effect, that the location and period of his foreign service be included on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). It states that: a. for Block 12f, from Soldier's records, enter the total amount of foreign service completed during the period covered in block 12c (Net Active Service This Period; and b. for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, the statement "SERVICE IN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011618
The evidence of record shows the applicant's performance of service in Iraq qualifies him for award of the ICM. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the ICM 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 awarding the applicant the ICM with 2 bronze service stars and the GWOTSM and correcting his record to show these awards.