ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011712
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he is a Desert Storm veteran. The primary Desert Shield/Desert Storm file contains one record for each active duty member who participated in-theater between 2 August 1990 and 31 July 1991 and one record for each Reservist, National Guard member or retiree who was activated or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011713
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 October 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080011713 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. It has been many, many years since he was in the Army, and he really wants his discharge changed to honorable. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011715
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The separation document finally confirms that on 1 November 1956, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 and was issued an UD. There is no evidence indicating that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011716
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he elected not to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) with his spouse's concurrence. By doing so, he also acknowledged he had been counseled that he can terminate SBP participation, with his spouse's written concurrence, within one year after the second anniversary of commencement of retired pay. Completion of Section XI (SBP Spouse Concurrence) of DD Form 2656 is required when a service member is married and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011719
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 June 1991; a memorandum, dated 26 July 1990; a letter, dated 10 June 2008; and retirement orders, dated 6 June 1991. Title 10, United States Code, section 3964, provides that a retired enlisted member or warrant officer of the Army who is retired with less than 30 years of active service is entitled, when his active service plus his service on the retired list...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011720
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 12 August 1985 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of court-martial. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011726
This regulation further states that if no DD Form 214 is available, a statement of service or transcript of military record may be issued. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. The applicant contends he should be issued a new DD Form 214 showing he was honorably discharged from the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011728
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 AR20070018532, on 27 March 2008. On 27 March 2008, the Board determined that there was no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant was ever awarded the CIB or that he had served in combat against the enemy while assigned to an infantry unit. Accordingly, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011733
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 Parachutist Badge and completion of the Basic Airborne Course. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows that he completed the 3-week Basic Airborne Course on 13 April 1962. However, Special Orders Number 85, Headquarters, 2nd Airborne Battle Group (Reinforced), 503rd Infantry, dated 9 April 1963, withdrew MOS 111.07 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011734
The applicant states, in effect, that on 28 January 1968, he received a face injury when they were ambushed in Da Nang, Vietnam. The applicant served in Vietnam from 25 January 1968 to 24 January 1969. There is no evidence in the applicant's DA Form 20 to show that he was medically evacuated to Japan from Vietnam to receive medical treatment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011735
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. _______ _XXX _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011736
On 25 September 1968, the applicant was advised by the unit commander that he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, by reason of unsuitability. When separation for unsuitability was warranted an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individual's entire record. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080011736 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011742
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to add all decorations and awards to which he is entitled. Additionally, after carefully examining the applicants record of service, it was determined that the applicant should have received the AGCM for his service from 19 April 1966 through 18 April 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the AGCM for the period of 19 April 1966 through 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011743
Although the applicant has not contended that he was unaware of the conditions of his contract, the evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant understood the conditions of his ROTC contract, whereas he could elect to repay his scholarship debt in lieu of being involuntarily ordered to active duty in the rank/grade of private (PV1)/E-1 for a period not to exceed 4 years in the Army. If the applicant fails to complete the period of enlisted service he would have been obligated as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011746
The applicant's military records show that he was appointed as a second lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve, effective 11 May 1990. He further stated that affected individuals would be advised they could seek relief from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) which could adjust dates of rank for those who were first-time considered and selected for promotion to captain, after having served more than 7 combined MYIG as a lieutenant. The Reserve Officer Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011747
The applicant requests, in effect, that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show her deployment to Bosnia and award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal. Acceptance of the NATO Medal has been approved for U.S. military personnel who served under NATO command or operational control in direct support of NATO operations related to the former Republic of Yugoslavia from 14 November 1995...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011749
The applicant's military personnel record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 18 April 2000 for a period of 6 years. 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. These individuals can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the service at the time and may process enlistment waivers for the applicants RE code.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011750
The applicant requests that her separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected by adding three campaign stars (known as bronze service stars) for serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Military Personnel (MILPER) Message Number 08-123, dated 30 April 2008 shows that based on the applicant's dates of service in Iraq, she participated in the following campaigns: the Transition of Iraq (2 May 2003 to 28 June 2004) and Iraqi Governance (29 June 2004 to 15 December 2005). As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011752
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the awards of the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Air Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, two Overseas Service Bars, and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14). The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011753
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The regulation states that the Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Army of the United States, distinguished himself or herself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. The available evidence does not support that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011755
TAH, 8059th AU, 1052 General Order Number 57, dated 18 June 1953, shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action near Samichon. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Purple Heart to item 27 on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to issuing the applicant an identification card showing he is a Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011756
The applicant's records show she was appointed a first lieutenant in the Army Reserve, on 14 April 2004, in the Army Nurse Corps branch. A search of the applicant's records did not contain, and she did not submit, a copy of a DA Form 5074-1-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Health Services Officers)) [the applicable DA form for the applicant's appointment as an Army Nurse] to show the source of her constructive service credit. It appears from all available evidence, including the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011757
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show all of his active duty service on one Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). This regulation was subsequently changed to stop issuance of a DD Form 214 to Regular Army Soldiers who had reenlisted without a break in service. The evidence also clearly shows that the applicant reenlisted on 27 March 1974 for 6 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011758
The applicant requests that his date of rank (DOR) to the rank of lieutenant colonel (LTC) be adjusted to 19 December 2007 (7 years after his date of promotion to major) or 27 November 2007 (the date he was eligible by Department of the Army (DA) Personnel Policy Guidance (PPG)). The applicant referenced the DA PPG, dated 14 May 2007, which states, "By law, all Reserve Component officers, mobilized or non-mobilized, whose promotions are not voluntarily delayed, involuntarily delayed, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011760
The applicant requests promotion to first sergeant or that he be placed on the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) master sergeant controlled grade list ahead of another AGR Soldier who was behind him on the promotion list, but was selected for promotion ahead of him. He states that in South Carolina, a leadership board convenes for promotion to first sergeant and command sergeant major and publishes a leadership roster based on the recommendations of the command sergeants major sitting on the first...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011761
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 October 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080011761 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect, that her FSM did not complete the application to make an election for RCSBP coverage within 90 days of receiving the notification of eligibility to receive retired pay at age 60. Three options are available: (A) elect to decline enrollment and choose at age 60 whether to start SBP participation; (B) elect that a beneficiary receive an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011763
The board found that the applicant gives evidence of habits and gives evidence of traits of character which rendered retention in the service undesirable and recommended that the applicant be discharged from the service because of unfitness and that he be furnished an undesirable discharge. Evidence of record shows the applicant completed 3 years, 3 months, and 9 days of creditable active service when he was discharged. Although the applicants daughter contends that they have no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011767
At the time of his release from active duty on 19 February 1980, he was issued a DD Form 214 that properly shows a credit of 4 years and 1 month for his active duty service from 20 January 1976 through 19 February 1980. However, the evidence of record shows the applicant was transferred to the USAR upon his release from active duty on 19 February 1980. The DD Form 214, dated 1 February 2000, also shows he was credited with 6 years, 2 months, and 21 days prior inactive service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011768
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that he needs his records corrected to show his date of birth as 12 April 1924 so that he can obtain a passport. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011773
The applicant states, in effect, that she is not a homosexual and never committed any sexual acts with fellow Soldiers. 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. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was separated from the service for homosexual conduct (admission) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 15-3b.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011775
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080011775 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, his records do not show that orders were ever published awarding him the Purple Heart for his wound. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) from his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011781
Counsel contends that the applicant subsequently retained the services of a North Carolina attorney to assist him in filing a request for reconsideration based on new evidence (that both urine specimens were collected on 12 August 1985 rather than on two separate dates as discussed by the ABCMR). On 24 October 1985, the applicant was notified of his pending separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct (drug abuse). Evidence of record shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011791
The applicant requests that his bar to reenlistment be waived, in effect, an upgrade of his Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) Code. On 3 February 1987, the applicant requested to be separated under the provisions of paragraph 16-5, Army Regulation 635-200. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's records to show a RE Code of "RE-3" which is consistent with the basis for his reason for separation and the number of years he had served at the time of separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011792
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). While the applicant may have performed duties in MOS 11B as an infantryman at some point in his military career, the preponderance of the evidence shows that his awarded MOS at the time of his release from active duty was 94B1P. The applicant failed to provide evidence and there is no evidence in the available records which conclusively proves his MOS was 11B instead of 94B.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011794
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect his award of the Purple Heart. A review of the available records, as well as the Vietnam Casualty Listing and the United States Army Human Resources Command Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS), a web-based index containing roughly 611,000 general orders issued between 1965 and 1973 for the Vietnam era failed to show any evidence that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011795
In a continuation of her DD Form 149, the applicant stated the FSM had made application for retired pay based on his service in the Army National Guard and Army Reserve. In her continuation of her DD Form 149, the applicant stated the FSM had made application for retired pay based on his service in the Army National Guard and Army Reserve. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that he timely applied...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011796
The applicant states that he served with the 16th Transportation Detachment in Antarctica from October 1980 to March 1981 and was awarded the ASM; however, it was not included in his records. As a result, the Board recommends that the State Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing his award of the ASM. _______ _XXX _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011797
The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 22 February 2000. Although there are regulatory provisions for separating a Soldier who entered into an erroneous enlistment contract or unfulfilled enlistment commitment, in view of the facts of this case and based on the recommendation of the Chief, Personnel Division, ARNG, it would be appropriate and serve the interest of justice and equity to correct his record by showing he held MOS 88M at the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011798
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be granted constructive credit for his graduate medical education. The applicant states, in effect, that in 2006 the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) awarded him 3 years, 1 month, and 15 days of constructive credit for his prior commissioned service but he never received it. The applicant had not completed his internship, residency, and fellowship until after his original appointment and assignment as a health professions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011799
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCM), the Army Achievement Medal (AAM), and the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR). The available evidence shows the applicant was eligible for award of the GCM for the period 21 June 1979 through 20 June 1982. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Good Conduct Medal for his qualifying period of honorable active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011801
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that he was transferred to the United States Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Annual Training) during the period of 3 November 2002 through 3 January 2007, that he was granted retirement points for that period, and that he was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant (1LT) on 24 January 2003. He also states that he has again been appointed in the MNARNG in the rank of 2LT on 3 January 2007 and desires his date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011802
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that all of his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated disabilities be approved for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant has not provided evidence which shows that he sustained a VA Rated disability as a direct result of armed conflict, specially hazardous duty, training exercises that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011803
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) be added to his record and separation document (DD Form 214). The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Korea from 15 September 1968 through 14 October 1969, and as result he is entitled to the KDSM, which should be added to his record and separation document at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011804
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although the applicant indicates in his application that the error in award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp occurred in August 1955 he does not indicate if that was the date of his arrival in Europe or not. However, while the evidence indicates the applicant was overseas for 17 months prior to being released from active duty in November 1956, unfortunately there is no indication...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011805
The applicant requests, in effect, that his medical records be corrected. He dropped out of school in the ninth grade at the age of 15 years of age; c. Marked paragraph 3 of a Standard Form (SF) 513 (Consultation Sheet): On his job before entering the Army, he did fall on two steps, but he did not hurt his back at that time. A small tumor was removed from his shoulder; e. Marked paragraph 4 of the NARSUM: He never injured his back at the age of eight.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011806
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. The appropriate authority approved the recommendation for discharge on 23 March 1987 and directed the issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. Accordingly, on 8 April 1987, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011809
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be reimbursed for an expense incurred in the storage of his household goods (HHG) and privately owned vehicle (POV) while deployed to Iraq for 15 months in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The applicant states, in effect, that at the time he was briefed by personnel at the Joint Personal Property Shipping Office - Colorado Springs (JPPSO-COS), he was told he was entitled, as a single officer, to have his HHGs and POV stored at government expense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011811
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the Bronze Star Medal and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Hand Grenade Bar to his DD Form 214; and b. awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011814
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show the award of the Purple Heart. The applicant provides a copy of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation); self-authored statement, dated 20 June 2008; an Army of the United States Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 22 January 1946; and WD AGO Form 100 (Army of the United States Separation Qualification Record), dated 22 January 1946, in support of his application. _________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011815
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He concluded by stating that he wanted to get out of the Army to be with his children, that he could not adjust to military life, and that he believed that getting out of the Army was best for him and the Army. However, at the time of the applicant's separation the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable discharge.