ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012184
The program qualified non-prior service members with critical skills needed by the Army, to be granted an accelerated promotion when they enlisted for certain military MOSs, met all the requirements for that MOS, and demonstrated proficiency to their training command. In an advisory opinion, dated 14 August 2008, the Chief, Recruiting Policy Branch, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G1, stated that if the applicant enlisted under the ACASP for MOS 98G, with entry grade of E-3 and later...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012186
On 12 September 2002, the applicant was appointed as a CPT in the Medical Corps (MC) of the USAR and awarded 11 years of constructive service credit. In view of the errors identified in the initial constructive service credit granted the applicant and based on the revised DA Form 5074-R issued by USAREC (with the corrections as noted above), it would be appropriate and serve the interest of justice and equity to correct the applicant's record to show he was awarded a total of 11 years, 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012187
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Based on the applicant's signature on the WD AGO Form 53-55 and his acknowledgement that a different name from his birth name was given at the time of induction and entry on active duty, it is clear the first name he now claims is in error was the one under which he performed his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012190
The applicant states, in effect, that item 17c, of his DD Form 214, has a strikeover and item 22a(1), 22a(3), and 22b show the incorrect years of service. Item 17c, of the applicant's DD Form 214, shows the entry "9 Sep 66" (9 September 1966), which is correct; however, as indicated by the applicant, does contain a "strikeover." Item 22a(1) will be completed by entering the total service completed in item 10c (Dated Inducted) or 17c (Date of Entry) and 11d (Effective Date) of the DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012191
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that his DD Form 214 shows he separated a day before he entered active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 17c on his DD Form 214 to show his date of entry as 11 December 1964.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012192
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 applicants enlistment contract shows very clearly that he entered active duty on 28 January 1971 and by June 1971, he was serving at Fort Sill. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012193
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. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicants failure to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012195
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 October 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080012195 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Table 2-3 (SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table), Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect, at the time, established RE code 4 as the proper reentry code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 4-24e(3) for disability, severance pay. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012197
His DD Form 214 for the period ending 27 July 2008 does not show entitlement to the CAB or the CIB. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to show that the applicant met the requirements for award of the CIB. However, there is no evidence of record which indicates he completed additional military education during the period covered by this DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012199
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) was 67N instead of 67P. The DD Form 214, Item 23a, Specialty Number & Title, has MOS 67P30, light transport helicopter mechanic, entered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012200
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his secondary military occupational specialty (SMOS) of 91B (Medical Specialist) be added to his separation document, DD Form 214. His DD Form 214 shows that he served as a Pharmacy Specialist for 7 years and the applicant only had 7 years, 9 months, and 4 days of active duty service, less the time spent in basic and advanced individual.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012201
The DD Form 214 that he was furnished at the time of his REFRAD shows only the first seven digits of his SSN. The omission of the last two digits of his SSN from his DD Form 214 was clearly an error and it would now be in the in interest of justice to correct his DD Form 214 to reflect his entire SSN. 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 the last two digits of his SSN as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012203
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his dates of service in Southwest Asia and the medals he earned for this service. The primary Desert Shield/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 federalized in response to Desert...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012204
However, his record contains no evidence to show he suffered from any medical condition while he was on active duty. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show these unit awards. _______ _ 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 | 20080012205
The applicant's record does not show 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days of active service outside the areas establishing eligibility for award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. There is no evidence in the applicant's military personnel record of his being authorized a second Presidential Unit Citation (Army). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Item 13 of his DD Form 214 with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012206
Army Regulation 672-5-1, 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. Records show that the applicant participated in four 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 by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period from 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012208
The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the Bronze Star Medal with V Device based on General Orders Number 840, dated 3 March 1970. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Parachutist Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Army Commendation Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Air Medal, and the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012209
There are no orders in the applicant's records that show he was promoted to the rank of SP4. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. However, there is no evidence in his military records that shows he was recommended for promotion to SP4 and approved by the promotion authority.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012210
This medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. This medal was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012211
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 October 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080012211 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Records show the applicant participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Purple Heart, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012212
The applicant states that he was wounded three times in 1969 and that he never received his additional awards of the Purple Heart. However, the orders awarding him the Purple Heart are not on file in his official records. There is no evidence in the available record, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence to support his contention that he is entitled to the award of the Purple Heart (Second Oak Leaf Cluster).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012213
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) and that it be added to his DD Form 214 dated 9 January 2004. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that individuals authorized the Iraq Campaign Medal must have served in direct support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM (OIF). The applicant served in Kuwait and Iraq during the period of 15 May 2003 to 6 December 2003 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and thus is entitled to award of the ICM with two bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012214
The applicant essentially states that he was injured by sniper fire while serving in Vietnam and that he was not aware that he might be eligible for award of the Purple Heart. While the sincerity of the applicant's claim to entitlement to award of the Purple Heart is not in question, the evidence provided by the applicant more than 39 years after his alleged wounding does not prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012218
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to Item 34 (Wounds Received in Action) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, Honorable Discharge) to show he was wounded in the upper left hip. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. __________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 | 20080012219
A copy of the applicant's Summary of Retired Pay Account shows DFAS did not receive the applicant's SBP election certificate. On 17 January 2008, DFAS received the applicant's SBP Benefit Withdrawal Consent Form with spousal consent. The evidence of record confirms that prior to his retirement from the Army Reserve the applicant attempted to enroll in the RCSBP during an open season in 2005, and his application was returned due to it being incomplete.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012224
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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant was separated from active duty on 30 March 2004 and placed on the TDRL with a RE code of RE-4. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012226
In his self-authored letter, dated 8 July 2008, the applicant stated that he was a rifleman with the 1st squad, 1st platoon, C Company, 8th Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, and that in late September or October 1951, B Company of the same regiment was pinned down by enemy fire in a ravine. A company medic provided him first aid and handed him what looked like a laundry tag and said it was for the Purple Heart. There are no general orders that show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012228
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. Evidence of record shows the same SSN was used at the time of the applicants enlistment and discharge. Since the governing regulation states that a DD Form 214 would not be issued to enlisted personnel who were dropped from a period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012229
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show that he served in the Infantry from October 1944 to June 1945, and that his place of birth was Portales, New Mexico. The applicant requested that his military records be corrected to show that he served in the Infantry from October 1944 to June 1945. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show that he served in the Infantry from October 1944 to June 1945, and that his place of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012230
He continued by essentially stating that if all of his records are found, one will be able to see where he was platoon leader over 118 Soldiers and an acting E-6 with excellent conduct, but that this whole process started over medical problems. The evidence of record shows that he entered one-station unit training 6 days after his enlistment, and that he was receiving regular counseling while in training afterwards. There is no evidence in the applicant military records, and the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012231
Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his military records to show the award of the Purple Heart. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, and correction of his military records to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the award of the Purple Heart, and correcting item 29 of his DD Form 214 to show that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012232
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's records do not contain any information concerning his reduction in rank. _______ _ 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 | 20080012233
The VA, however, is not required by law to determine medical unfitness for further military service. The evidence of record confirms that the PEB determined that only two of the applicant's diagnosed conditions were unfitting and thereby ratable. The evidence also shows the applicant's PDES processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable law and regulation, and that the applicant concurred with the findings and recommendations of the PEB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012234
Item 12f (Foreign Service) of this form indicates the applicant did not complete any foreign service during this period of active duty. It states, in pertinent part, that there are three basic requirements for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's record is void of any orders or other documents indicating that he was ever recommended for or awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge by proper authority while serving on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012235
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge document be corrected to show all of his locations of foreign service. Therefore, based on the presumption of administrative regularity there is insufficient documentation to warrant the requested correction of the applicant's records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012236
Item 5 (Oversea Service) on the applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows he served in Bosnia from 29 January 1996 through 20 August 1996 and from 30 March 1998 through 23 September 1998. In support of his claim, the applicant provided an award certificate which shows he was awarded the NATO Medal for service with NATO on operations in relation to the Former Republic of Yugoslavia during the period 13 January 1996 to 9 October 1996. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012237
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 December 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080012237 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and Defense Finance and Accounting Service paperwork reflect her Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) retirement date. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012238
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect his Vietnam service, the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), and all authorized awards. The regulation in effect at the time provides, in pertinent part, that the total active duty performed outside of the continental United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214 will be entered in item 24c. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012239
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his discharge document to show he completed 3 years and 1 month foreign service. Army Regulation 635-5, in effect at the time the applicant retired from active duty, in pertinent part, stated that the source documents for entering information on the DD Form 214 will be the Personnel Qualification Record (PQR), Officer Record Brief (ORB), enlistment/reenlistment documents, personnel finance records, discharge documents, separation orders,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012245
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. ________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 | 20080012246
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). While the applicants records do show that he was assigned to the 11th Infantry Brigade, and that he had an infantry MOS, the available records do not show that he served in active ground combat. ___ 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 | 20080012247
It stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, and this award should be added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012249
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). 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. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012250
The evidence of record also shows that the applicant's service in Iraq from 15 January 2003 to 17 June 2003 qualifies him for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal. Permanent Orders awarded the applicant four awards of the Army Achievement Medal, only one of which is shown on his records; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show these awards. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of the Korean Defense Service Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012256
On 26 August 1981, the applicants immediate commander initiated a Bar to Enlistment/Reenlistment Certificate against the applicant citing his three instances of nonjudicial punishment and extensive history of counseling. This form further shows he completed 4 years and 9 months of creditable active military service. XXX _________________________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012257
The DD Form 214 that he was furnished at the time of his discharge shows that he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. Therefore, the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 10 August 1966 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012258
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 December 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080012258 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 27 December 2007, the ADRB voted to upgrade his characterization of service to "Honorable," based on the applicant's overall length and quality of service and the time that elapsed since his discharge. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was separated from the service for misconduct (commission of a serious offense) under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012261
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military service records to show that he served in Vietnam. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) shows, in pertinent part, that he served in duty MOS 68G2O (Airframe Repairman) while assigned to the 56th Transportation Company (Direct Support) from 24 March 1965 through 20 March 1966. c. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Vietnam service), and the Marksman...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012264
The evidence of record confirms that the FSM elected to participate in the RCSBP on 12 September 1994, after receiving his 20-Year Letter. The FSM retired on 12 March 1995, subsequently died on 21 July 1995, and DFAS officials confirm that the applicant was never paid an SBP annuity as a result of the FSMs death. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by providing the applicant the Survivor Benefit Plan annuity...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012265
Service members qualified for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) by reasons of service between 19 March 2003 and 28 February 2005, in an area for which the Iraq Campaign Medal was subsequently authorized, will remain qualified for that medal. As a result, it would be appropriate at this time to award her the Iraq Campaign Medal with Two Bronze Service Stars, and to correct her military records to show the award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with Two Bronze Service Stars. ...