ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012870
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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. __________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 | 20080012878
The regulation provides that this service medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States dispatched to Korea or adjacent areas on behalf of the United Nations. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant has provided insufficient evidence, which shows that the FSM was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012879
The applicant requests, in effect, that his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) be corrected to show the highest grade he held while on active duty. In support of his request, the applicant provided a copy of his WD AGO Form 53-55, medical reports, interview notes and a period photograph of himself with the caption, Rome, Italy 1943. Counsel requests that the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 be corrected to show the applicant was serving in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012880
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Silver Star, the Presidential Unit Citation and any other awards or decorations to which he is entitled. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 does not show award of the Purple Heart, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Silver Star, or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012881
The applicant's "discharge packet" is not in the available record and is therefore not available for the Board's review. AR 635-5-1 prescribed the specific authorities (statutory or other directives), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, the separation program designator (SPD) codes to be entered on DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The regulation shows that the separation code "KFS," as shown on the applicant's DD Form 214, is appropriate for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012885
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he entered active duty on 17 September "1953" and was discharged on 16 September 1955. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing the applicant a DD Form 215 showing he entered active duty on 17 September "1952."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012887
The applicant's available military records show he was ordered to active duty from the United States Army Reserve (USAR). The evidence shows the applicant entered active duty for 4 months ADUTRA on 29 November 1965, with prior service in the USAR. In view of the circumstances in this case, the applicant is not entitled to correction to Items 24a(1) and 24b of his DD Form 214, dated 22 April 1966, to show that he completed 8 months and 25 days of total active duty service and thus...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012888
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Vietnam Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Automatic Rifle Bar be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge while he served in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012890
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served a qualifying period for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, which is not shown on his records; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012891
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 NOVEMBER 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080012891 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 properly shows his active duty service from 19 November 1970 through 25 May 1972.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012892
The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show his entitlement to the Vietnam Service Medal or to any bronze service stars to which he is entitled for his campaign participation. Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time of the applicant's separation 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 all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012893
There is no entry in Item 41 (Awards and Decorations), of the applicant's DA Form 20, Enlisted Qualification Record, showing he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal; however, General Orders Number 8398, prepared by Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, on 3 July 1969, are on file in the applicant's personnel record and show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam for the period from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012895
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 October 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080012895 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Purple Heart, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal-First Class Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012896
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 14 November 1962 be corrected to show his service in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) during the period 1963 to 1964. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant served on active duty for one year during the period 1963 to 1964.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012899
The advisory opinion recommended that the applicants military records should be changed to reflect that he was found unfit and placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) on 27 March 2008 with a TDRL re-examination scheduled for July 2009. A 7 November 2007 informal PEB found the applicant unfit for military service due to lumbar degenerative disc disease, cervical degenerative disc disease with chronic neck pain, tailor bunion deformity with keratoma, and bilateral feet at a 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012900
On 7 November 2007, the Military Awards Branch, HRC-Alexandria, advised the applicant's Congressman that without the required documentation, it was unable to determine whether the recommendation was submitted into military channels within the 2-year time requirement and it could not be processed as a lost award. Although the applicant was able to provide a copy of page 1 of his DA Form 638 and proposed citation, page 2 which shows the chain of command endorsements are missing. As noted by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012901
The applicant requests, in effect, amendment of his mobilization orders, issuance of Contingency Operations Temporary Tour of Active Duty (COTTAD) orders, and payment of retroactive entitlements associated with Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP). Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, in effect at the time of the applicant's mobilization, paragraph 10-3, provided that Reserve Component Soldiers who voluntarily requested to serve beyond their 24-month mobilization authorized under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012902
The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Records show he is entitled to the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 29 February 1968 to 28 February 1970 based on completion of a period of qualifying service with the termination of a period of Federal military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012903
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 December 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080012903 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides an award certificate for the Bronze Star Medal. There are no orders for the Bronze Star Medal in the applicants service personnel records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012905
General Orders awarded the applicant two awards of the Army Commendation Medal, one of which was for valor, which is not correctly shown on his records; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show his valor award. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Combat Infantryman Badge; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012906
His sentence consisted of a bad conduct discharge from the service, a forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement for 1 year. In accordance with Title 10, United States Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) is not empowered to set aside a conviction. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012907
The applicant requests that the narrative reason for his separation be changed from Physical Disability Temporary, to Physical Disability Permanent. The applicants military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 27 July 1972, served continuously through reenlistments, was promoted to pay grade E-7, and was placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) on 13 November 1992, rated 80 percent disabled. Army Regulation 635-40 dated 15 August 1990, paragraph 7-11...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012909
The applicant's military service records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 6 February 2002 for a period of 3 years. The applicants request for correction of his records to show that he completed his initial enlistment honorably to establish eligibility for MGIB benefits was carefully considered and determined to be without merit. 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 | 20080012910
He was informed that there was insufficient documentation to forward the applicant's recommendation for award to the Army Decorations Board for consideration. It advised him that without the required documentation, it was unable to determine whether the recommendation was submitted into military channels within the 2-year time requirement and it could not be processed as a lost award. As noted by the Military Awards Branch, HRC-Alexandria, without page 2 of the DA Form 638, his request...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012911
The DA Form 638 submitted by the applicant shows that she was recommended for award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). Block 26 (Approval Authority) of the DA Form 638 shows the signature block of a brigadier general as the approval authority. Without a complete DA Form 638 awarding the applicant the ARCOM, there is insufficient evidence in which to grant her request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012913
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 23a (Specialty Number or Title) of his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected because he never served as a cook. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing primary MOS 43B2O, Textile Repairman in Item 23a of the applicants DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012918
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his claim: DA Forms 3349 (Physical Profile), dated 18 November 1988, 16 May 1990, and 22 May 1990; Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Rating Decision, dated 16 August 2000; Self-Authored Memorandum, dated 2 May 1990; German Doctors Statement, dated 10 April 1990; Standard Form 519-B (Radiologic Consultation Request/Report); Headquarters, 56th Field Artillery Command Memorandum, Subject: Notification of MOS [Military Occupational...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012922
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his service in Bosnia be documented in Item 18 (Remarks) of his separation document (DD Form 214). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected amending Item 18 of his DD Form 214 by adding the entry "SERVICE IN BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA FROM 19960701-19970401"; and by providing him a correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012929
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. 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. Based upon the facts in this case and the evidence provided,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012930
Both individuals attended an operational fund (OPFUND) briefing in which it was explained that OPFUND money was restricted to the Afghanistan area of operations and required that all fund accounts be cleared before leaving country. There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant ever appealed that NCOER to the Enlisted Special Review Board. Additionally, a review of the available records fails to indicate that the applicant requested a commanders inquiry be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012931
On 26 November 1971, while in military confinement, the applicant consulted with counsel and the applicant submitted a voluntary request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations), chapter 10. On 25 October 1978, the ADRB conducted a second review of the applicant's GD under the uniform standards for discharge review, in effect at that time, and unanimously voted not to affirm the applicant's discharge because...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012933
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. There is no evidence of record to show that the applicant was promised that his undesirable discharge would be upgraded to a general discharge. When the applicant requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, he indicated that he understood that, if his request was accepted, he could be discharged under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012935
The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 3 (Grade, Rate, Rank, and Date of Appointment) of his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show he was discharged as a corporal (CPL) not as a private (PVT). _______ _ 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) AR20080012935 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012936
The applicant states, in effect, his records do not reflect his active duty and active duty for training (ADT) during the period of July 1975 when he performed 14 days of annual training (AT). However, he was credited with 324 active duty points during the period of 21 July 1982 to 20 July 1983 and there is insufficient evidence to determine whether the applicant was or was not credited with this period of service. The applicant has not provided, and the records do not contain sufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012937
Additionally, he requests that Departments of the Army and the Air Force, National Guard Bureau, Washington, DC (DAAF-NGB) Special Order Number 212, dated 30 August 2004, be changed to show his Federal recognition was granted for major effective 17 August 2003. The applicant indicated he submitted a copy of a Department of the Army Promotion Consideration from AHRC-MSL-N, dated 6 May 2005, with his application. The memorandum also stated the applicant's effective date of promotion would be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012939
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 19 January 1968 be corrected to show he was awarded military occupational specialty (MOS) 12B (Combat Engineer). Company C, 15th Engineer Battalion, Unit Order Number 2, dated 7 January 1967, shows that the applicant was promoted to the rank and grade of specialist four (SP4)/E-4 in MOS 12B2O effective 7 January 1967. The evidence of record shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012942
The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded. The applicant's military personnel records show he enlisted and entered active duty on 13 June 1977. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012943
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD). At the time of the applicant's discharge, an UD was normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012944
There is no record that the applicant attempted to terminate his participation in the SBP and there is no indication at DFAS that the applicant submitted any requests to terminate the SBP. An email, dated 1 October 2008, from the Retired Pay Office, Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) confirms that the applicant's $87.66 monthly SBP premium was in error and based on "spouse" coverage. The evidence of record shows that prior to his retirement, the applicant elected to participate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012947
The applicant states that at the time of his discharge he was told that his discharge would/could be upgraded after 5 years. However, there is no evidence in the available record, nor has he submitted any evidence that shows that he was being transferred to Korea as a result of retaliation against him for making a complaint against the Army through a senator, or that he was told his discharge would be upgraded to honorable after 5 years. ___ XXX ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012948
Although, the statement is unsigned, given the absence of any disqualifications, it would be appropriate and serve the interest of justice and equity to award him the AGCM for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 25 January 1963 through 24 January 1966, and to add this award to his record and DD Form 214 at this time. The evidence of record also shows that based on his active duty service during a qualifying period, the applicant is entitled to the NDSM, and that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012951
A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. There are no orders available to show that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the documentation that he submitted is insufficient to warrant granting his request. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012952
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Board's denial of his request to be reconsidered for promotion to master sergeant (MSG) by a Stand-By Advisory Board (STAB) based on the Enlisted Special Review Board (ESRB) amendment of a Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER). However, the excerpt from DA Pam 600-25 which states that, for the applicants military occupational specialty (MOS) special assignments as operations sergeant at the MSG level are available, is new evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012959
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for injuries received in action in Iraq. The applicant provides copies of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, effective 26 November 2006; Wartime Statement of Service; orders awarding him the Army Commendation Medal; Chronological Record of Medical Care, dated 29 December 2005, 23 May 2006, 30 May 2006, and 16 June 2006; sworn statements from himself and his company commander;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012960
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam. 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 qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012964
This action informed him that he was being barred for showing no demonstrated potential for further service and that that separation procedures under the provisions of chapter 14 (Separation for Misconduct) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) would be initiated. On 8 January 1992, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 and directed that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012965
Qualifying service included assignment in Vietnam for 6 months or more. Based on the applicants service in Vietnam from 28 December 1966 to 23 January 1967, he is eligible for award of the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 3 January 1966 through 14 March 1967; and b. adding the Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012966
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that his service record should reflect 1 year DEP which was required attendance/training. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending block 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 to add PERIOD OF DEP 19900808-19910722. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012967
The applicant provides his ROTC enlistment contract, his Regular Army enlistment contract, ROTC disenrollment paperwork, a statement of indebtedness from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), and copies of his official signature. The opinion stated that his enlisted service in the Army is not an authorized remedy for debt repayment under the terms of the ROTC contract. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080012968
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to Item 3 (Social Security Number), Item 5a (Grade, Rate or Rank), Item 5c (Pay Grade), and Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his 17 June 1971 separation document (DD Form 214). The evidence of record further confirms that based on his RVN service and campaign participation, the applicant is also entitled to the Valorous Unit Award, RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...