ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012484
The applicant states his original date of appointment to warrant officer one (WO1) was wrong and was corrected in a previous case he submitted to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). Had it not been for the need to correct his DOR for initial appointment to WO1, the applicant would have been promoted to CW2 on 9 August 2007 as provided for in the Department of the Army memorandum, dated 14 January 2005. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012486
Correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge; and b. Item 40 (Wounds) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show the applicant was wounded and item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not show award of the Purple Heart or Combat Infantryman Badge. This regulation also provides that there is no statute of limitations on request for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012489
However, there is insufficient evidence to award the Purple Heart. __________X_______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080012489 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080012489 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012490
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 18 June 2006 to show he was deployed to Kuwait from 28 December 2004 to 18 August 2005. This certificate shows he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for meritorious service while assigned as the unit supply sergeant for Aviation Task Force Kuwait during the period 28 December 2004 through 13 August 2005. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012491
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show all of his military awards. On 1 December 1969, the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States for 2 years. The applicant states that he does not know the name of the awards that he was awarded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012492
After making allegations against the applicant, the alleged victim recanted, stating she lied; b. the board heard testimony from other sources the alleged victims high school counselor, a Texas Child Protective Services (CPS) case worker, U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (USACIDC, also known as CID) investigators which was all based on the victims dubious allegations; c. the board ignored or gave little weight to the fact there was no forensic evidence linking the applicant to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012494
The applicant's OMPF contains orders awarding him the BSM, CIB, and the AM while serving on active duty. 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. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (first award) for the period 18 March 1971 to 14 April 1972, and c. adding to item 24 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012499
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: Congressional Inquiry Packet; Army Human Resources Command, St. Louis, Missouri (HRC-St. Louis) Transitions and Separations Branch letters, dated 7 April and 23 May 2008; self-authored statement, dated 1 April 2008; Army Review Boards Agency letter, dated 26 March 2008; HRC-St. Louis Letter, dated 28 January 2008; Application for Correction of Military Record (DD Form 149), dated 1 December 2007; 20-Year Letter,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012500
He goes on to state that his issues are: a. that his procedural due process rights were violated when the professor of military science (PMS) failed to provide him with a true and correct copy of the Record of Proceedings, the re-submitted disenrollment packet, and a list of the exhibits being used against him; b. that his disenrollment was unfair, unjust, and based on a factually and legally deficient disenrollment packet caused by the IO failing to summarize the testimony of himself and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012501
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his previous request for correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. In an application to this Board dated 10 January 2008, the applicant requested correction of his DD Form 214 to show that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant, through his Veterans Service Office Representative,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012502
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show that he was retired due to permanent physical disability at the time of his removal from the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL). The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show that he was retired due to permanent physical disability at the time of his removal from the TDRL. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show to the satisfaction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012503
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. It was awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of the Armed Forces or any civilian national of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, died or sustained wounds as a result of hostile action. Regrettably, absent evidence which conclusively shows that the applicant sustained wounds or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012507
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM), the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "Bronze Hourglass" Device. The applicant's DD Form 214, in Item 12 (Record of Service), shows that with 9 years, 7 months, and 22 days of prior service, he completed 11 months and 29 days (364 days) of active duty service. He...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012509
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Military Personnel Information Management/ Records) prescribes the policies governing the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), the Military Personnel Records Jacket, the Career Management Individual File, and Army Personnel Qualification Records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012510
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 be corrected to show that he entered active duty at Fort Ord, California on 24 June 1971 and not on 31 August 1977, which was his second enlistment. This regulation further states that for the entry in Block 12a (Date Entered AD [Active Duty] This Period, enter the beginning date of the continuous period of AD for issuance of this DD Form 214, for which a DD Form 214 was not previously issued. Inasmuch as the applicant had received DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012511
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show he elected to participate in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) for spouse coverage. If he was married at the time he received his 20-year letter, his failure to make an RCSBP election at that time requires him to wait until he turns age 60, when he can enroll in the standard SBP. If he married after he received his 20-year letter (and provided he was not married at the time he received his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012513
On 6 August 1975, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he receive an UD discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200. The evidence of record further shows the applicant voluntarily requested discharge to avoid a trial by court-martial that may have resulted in his receiving a punitive discharge. Given his extensive disciplinary history, his record of service clearly did not support the issue of a GD or HD by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012514
Accordingly, he was discharged with an undesirable discharge, characterized as under other than honorable conditions on 5 October 1973, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. 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 15-year statute of limitations. When authorized, it is issued to a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012515
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 11 March 1975, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012518
The applicant provides his separation document (DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) in support of his application. On 28 August 1985, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he receive a UOTHC discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200. The applicants record documents no acts of valor, significant achievement, or service warranting special recognition, and the evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012521
The applicant requests that he be furnished a Correction to his DD Form 214 (DD Form 215) to show that he was awarded the Kosovo Campaign Medal and the NATO Medal for his service in Kosovo. 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 Kosovo Campaign Medal and the NATO Medal. _______ _ XXX______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012522
Therefore, his records 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. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam on 24 July 1967; and b. showing that, in addition to the awards shown on his DD Form 214, his authorized awards include the Purple Heart, two bronze service stars to be affixed to his already awarded Vietnam Service Medal, Republic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012523
The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded. On 11 September 1989, the separation authority directed that the applicant be separated under the provisions of Chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service and that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The evidence of record shows that the applicant voluntarily requested and accepted a discharge in lieu of court-martial for having...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012526
The applicant's record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 5 June 1967. The applicant's argument with respect to the reasonable doubt doctrine has been carefully considered; however, the burden of proof remains upon the applicant to establish his entitlement to the requested awards by preponderance of the evidence. With respect to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the applicant's infantry MOS and assignment to an infantry unit during his service in Vietnam are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012532
That is why the VA can rate the applicant for having medical conditions even though those same conditions did not make him unfit to perform his military duties. The PEB found the applicant to be unfit under VASRD code 8626 due to chronic neuritis in his left leg, including wounds to the left proximal medial thigh, and recommended he be discharged with severance pay with a 20 percent disability rating. If he should ask the VA to rate him for PTSD, and if he received even just a 10 percent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012534
The applicant's records do not contain any orders that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. This regulation specifically stated that criteria for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge identified the man who trained, lived, and fought as an infantryman and the Combat Infantryman Badge is the unique award established to recognize the infantryman and only the infantryman for his service. In the absence of evidence that he actively participated in combat while assigned to an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012537
There is no evidence showing he served any of his sentence to confinement. On 1 November 1990, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, for misconduct due to the commission of a serious offense. __________ 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 | 20080012542
The applicant requests, in effect, that the deductions being made from his Retired Pay for Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) premiums be stopped. The applicant was placed on the retired list on 25 May 2008 (at age 60) and premiums are now being deducted from his retired pay for both RCSBP and SBP. Therefore, since he has failed to show that he was misinformed of his options under the SBP and since he has the option of terminating his SBP participation beginning on the second anniversary of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012547
The applicant requests correction of his Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States (DD Form 214) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence clearly shows that the applicant was awarded an infantryman MOS and was assigned to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size while assigned in the Republic of Vietnam. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012548
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, that the OSR should be added to her separation document (DD Form 214), and that a review of her records should be completed to determine if the OSR and training orders were placed in her Official Personnel Military File (OMPF). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and criteria concerning individual military awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012549
He was given a separation (SPD) code of "JFX" and an RE code of "4." The SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table valid during the applicant's separation shows that an RE code of 3 was the applicable RE code assigned for individuals separated under SPD Code "JFX." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing the RE code on his DD Form 214 to RE "3."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012555
On 16 August 1983, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he receive an UOTHC discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200. An UOTHC discharge normally is appropriate for a Soldier who is discharged in lieu of trial by court-martial. The evidence of record further shows the applicant voluntarily requested discharge to avoid a court-martial that could have resulted in his receiving a punitive discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012558
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants contention that he is entitled to correction of his record to show award of the Bronze Star Medal with V Device was carefully considered and found to be without merit. In the absence of such evidence there is an insufficient basis to grant award of the Bronze Star Medal with V Device.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012561
The applicant provides copies of three different DD Forms 214; a National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service), dated 14 February 1991; his Officer Record Brief (ORB), dated 20 May 1996; six pages of DA Form 759-E (Individual Flight Record and Certificate-Army); and his 9 December 1996 retirement orders. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of both the Armed Forces Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012562
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his time served in Korea be added to Item 12f (Foreign Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 30 November 1995. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to show whether or not the 8 years and 7 days currently shown as foreign service in Item 12f includes the applicant's final tour in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012564
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Soldier's Medal. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), the Combat Infantryman Badge, one Overseas Service Bar, the Purple Heart (First Oak Leaf Cluster), the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14), the Soldiers Medal, and the Silver Star. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012567
On 20 May 1971, the brigadier general serving as Commander, U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Campbell, approved the applicant's request for discharge from the U.S. Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, for the good of the Service with Separation Program Number (SPN) 246; directed reduction of the applicant to the lowest enlisted grade; and the applicant be furnished a DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate). The DD Form 214, issued to the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012568
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 Army Commendation Medal. The applicant served in the Army of the United States from 6 September 1966 to 30 August 1968. This document shows that all units subordinate to US Army, Vietnam were cited for award of the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 1 December 1966 to 30 June 1968 by Department of the Army General Order...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012570
The applicant concludes, in effect, that any EPS provisions were irrelevant, that the selection board was properly constituted and that she was selected for permanent promotion to pay grade E-8. Since her return for deployment, other unit vacancies have been filled by Soldiers who were selected for E8 positions after she was. There is no available evidence to show that the applicant was selected for promotion to pay grade E8.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012573
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Purple Heart (PH) be added to his separation document. The applicants military record is not available to the Board for review. However, the available evidence does not confirm that the applicant was wounded or injured while engaged in combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012574
On 14 June 2006, the applicant's commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for a pattern of misconduct. Army Regulation 635-40, Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation provides, in pertinent part, that an enlisted Soldier may not be referred for, or continue, physical disability processing when action has been started under any regulatory provision...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012575
This letter also notified the FSM that he was entitled to participate in the RCSBP and that BY LAW, HE HAD ONLY 90 CALENDAR DAYS FROM THE DATE HE RECEIVED THIS LETTER TO SUBMIT HIS SURVIVOR BENEFIT PLAN ELECTION CERTIFICATE (DA FORM 1883). Additionally, there is no indication in the record that the US Army Reserve Personnel Center notified the applicant that the FSM either declined coverage or did not make an election, as it is not required by law. The FSM's records do not indicate that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012576
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 10 March 1986, the unit commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c, Army Regulation 635-200, based on his wrongful use of marijuana on two separate occasions. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant accepted NJP on three separate occasions for acts of misconduct that included his abuse of illegal drugs.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012577
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that he was awarded the Combat Infantry Medical Badge (correctly known as the Combat Medical Badge) and the Combat Infantry Rifle Badge (correctly known as the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB)). The Military Awards Branch of the U.S. Army Human Resources Command has advised in similar cases that, during World War II, the Combat Infantryman Badge was normally awarded only to enlisted individuals who served in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012580
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation (RVNGC) and all other awards not listed. The evidence of record confirms that based on his RVN service and campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012595
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 09 OCTOBER 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080012595 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicants Chronological Record of Medical Care shows that on 3 August 2006, he was treated for an injury to his neck. On 17 August 2007, the applicant was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) upon completion of his required active service, and he was transferred to the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement) to complete his Reserve obligation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012614
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) does not contain any entries or information concerning an SSN. A Form SSA-2458, dated 22 May 2008, submitted by the applicant, that W****r, J***s W***e's (same name as the applicant) SSN is ***-**-1466.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012615
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 August 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080012615 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect, that he received State of Michigan promotion orders promoting him to the rank of CPT on 21 March 2007. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard records and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending NGB Special Orders Number 211 AR, dated 30 August 2007, to show he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012616
The applicant requests, in effect, that the entry, SERVICE IN KUWAIT 20030303-20040206 in item 18 (Remarks) on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show she served in Iraq. DFAS records show she served in Kuwait during this entire time; however, her orders for the Army Commendation Medal indicate that she served in Iraq during the period 10 August 2003 to 18 November 2003. Based on the foregoing, the entry on the applicants orders for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012618
He claims he was inducted into the Army and entered active duty in the month of March and not May, as is indicated on his WD AGO Form 53-55. Item 22 shows he was inducted into the Army on 15 May 1943 and item 24 shows he entered active duty on 22 May 1943. Further, based on the applicants service and campaign participation in the ETO, item 32 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 should be corrected by replacing the "German Campaign" portion of the entry with the entry "Ardennes-Alsace" campaign,...