ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001863
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 AR20070012336 on 10 January 2008. His DD Form 214 for this period of service does not show any foreign service and does not indicate that he served in Haiti. This award should be presented to the applicant and placed on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001870
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 February 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080001870 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. However, by regulation, members of the Reserve Component (RC) who are eligible to receive retired pay at age 60 have the option to be removed from an active Reserve status by either being discharged or transferred to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001888
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 July 2003 be corrected to show his correct prior active service. There is no evidence to show he had any lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001890
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be authorized Reserve retired pay at age 60. The applicant provides, in support of his request, copies of his August 1975 and January 1984 DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, a November 2000 and a December 2004 retirement points account statement, his 7 December 1999 discharge orders and a letter from the Social Security Administration stating he received no credit for pre-1957 military service. The Board further...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001897
He was also told that after two years he would be able to enlist in a job he could enjoy. The military psychiatrist stated that in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 the applicant met the criteria for a chapter 5-17 separation. Army Regulation 635-200 governs the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001902
The FSM's WD AGO Form 24 (Service Record) covering the period from 23 November 1942 to 24 June 1946 does not show award of the Purple Heart. Evidence of record shows the FSM had an appendectomy in March 1944 and hernia surgery in January 1945. While his injury is unfortunate, there is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided evidence that shows the FSM's injury was a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001905
Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet 672-3, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, dated 29 January 1988, which lists unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam, shows that the unit the applicant was assigned to, the 554th Engineer Battalion, was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm, Unit Citation, for the period 1 September 1968 through 30 September 1970, by Department of the Army General Order (DAGO) Number 5, dated 1973; and the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001908
There is no evidence of record which shows that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Therefore, his record 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 first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 26 September 1967 through 23 August 1969; and b. amending his DD Form 214 to add the Good Conduct Medal, the Presidential...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001913
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show that he was separated for physical disability with severance pay prior to his transfer to the Retired Reserve. There is no evidence of record showing that the applicant ever responded to this memorandum. On 13 December 2005, this Board considered the applicants request to correct his military records to show that he was transferred to the Retired Reserve.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001914
The applicant states, in effect, that he was unjustly discharged for defective vision that existed prior to service (EPTS) when in fact he should have been medically retired because he was injured on active duty. The applicant agreed with the boards findings and recommendations on 4 December 1967 and on the same day submitted an application for expeditious discharge by reason of physical disability - EPTS. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001918
The applicant requests correction of her military records to remove erroneous orders from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and to correct all negative entries in her OMPF that may have resulted from these orders. The document will not be removed from a fiche or moved to another part of the fiche unless directed by one or more of the following: (1) The Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR); (2) The Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB); (3)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001922
The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant requested to be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 6, paragraph 6-3a for financial hardship. Orders were published assigning the applicant to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, for his final outprocessing, with a reporting date and discharge date to be announced. The evidence shows the orders were published by Fort Dix, New Jersey, discharging the applicant from the Regular Army effective 2 February 1979.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001930
Director Analyst The following members, a quorum, were present: Chairperson Member Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicants request for discharge is not available. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001931
The applicant's military personnel record shows that at the age of 18, he enlisted in the Regular Army on 31 January 1969 for a period of 2 years. The applicant was assigned to the U.S. Army Depot in Thailand during the period from 14 September 1970 to 13 February 1971. At the time he went AWOL he was 23 years of age.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001933
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 June 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080001933 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, he had these orders rescinded (Order Number 033-004) due to an administrative flag that was placed in his records by his company. As a result, the Board recommends that the DD Form 214 for the period ending 21 June 2007 of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending item 4a to show the entry CW2, b. amending item 4b to show the entry W-2, and c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001942
Furthermore, Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received a conduct and efficiency rating of Excellent during his military service. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in the Republic of Vietnam from 20 August 1965 to 4 June 1966; therefore, he served a qualifying period for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001943
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show that he served in Bosnia from May to November 1996; and that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Overseas Service Ribbon. The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 does not show his service in Bosnia or his award of the National Defense Service Medal or Overseas Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001946
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his deployment to Saudi Arabia, foreign service for 8 months and 28 days, award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM), and the addition of his service in Saudi Arabia in the Remarks section. The applicant states he deployed to Saudi Arabia and he was not credited with the service or awards at the time of his separation from the military. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001949
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: Enlistment Record (DD Form 4); Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20); promotion and award orders; Report of Medical Examination (SF 88), dated 20 September 1965; Report of Medical History (SF 89), dated 20 September 1965; Military Medical Record treatment records; and separation document (DD Form 214). Absent any evidence of record confirming the applicant was wounded in action or treated for a combat-related...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001950
The evidence of record shows that the applicant served honorably during the period 23 September 1953 to 21 September 1956. Lacking any derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award him his first award of the Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service ending 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001951
The applicant requests award of the Air Medal. There are no general orders in the applicant's record which show he was awarded the Air Medal. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show award of the Air Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001952
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service for an initial award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. 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 14 January 1981 to 13 January 1984; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001955
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 June 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080001955 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a letter, dated 9 November 2005, from the National Personnel Records Center; Bronze Star Medal with V Device orders and award certificate; and his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001958
The applicant states, in effect, that he was unjustly discharged with severance pay and a 0% disability rating; however, all of his disabilities were not considered by the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and contends that had they considered them, he would have been medically retired with at least a 30% disability rating. The PEB determined that the applicant was physically unfit for duty and recommended that he be discharged with severance pay with a 0% disability rating. While all of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001961
The applicant requests, in effect, promotion to major effective 22 May 1997. Based on the required completion, in effect at the time, of both 12 years time in service and 7 years time in grade, his PED in the USAR for major was 10 May 1997. Based on the fact that the applicant's promotion to major was not effected before his transfer to the Retired Reserve, he is not entitled to an automatic promotion to major upon his return to the Reserve.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001962
The applicant was appointed as a Reserve commissioned officer in the rank of second lieutenant on 31 December 1968. The advisory opinion states the applicants OERs were omitted from the 1998, 1999, and 2000 DA Reserve Components Selection Boards for promotion to COL. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by submitting her records to a duly constituted Special Selection Board for promotion consideration for COL...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001964
Nevertheless, when the applicant reached age 60 and applied for retired pay, he failed to make the election for former spouse SBP coverage as directed by the divorce decree. Therefore, in the interest of justice it would be appropriate to correct the records to show that the applicant elected SBP coverage for his former spouse and his current spouse concurred with the SBP election made by him. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001965
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 April 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080001965 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. On 1 June 1965, the board of officers found the applicant to be unsuitable for further military service because of frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with military authorities, recommended his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001974
On 21 September 2006, the applicant was informed that he was being processed for separation under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation (AR) 635-200 for misconduct (drug abuse). Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. A separation code of "JKK" applies to persons who are separated under the provisions of chapter 14, Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001975
He further states that he had no choice but to go absent without leave (AWOL), and that his family comes first and the Army is second to him. On 29 August 2007, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Chapter 10 (Discharge in Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial), Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administration Separations) in lieu of trial by court-martial for absenting himself without authority from his organization on or about 3 June 2007, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001978
The applicants discharge packet, dated May 2003, shows her MOS was 75B. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Although the applicant requests that the MOS 25B entry in item 11 on her DD Form 214 for the period ending 10 June 2003 be changed to show MOS 42A, evidence of record shows she enlisted in MOS 75B and that her MOS was 75B at the time of her separation from active duty on 10 June 2003. Therefore, item 11 on her DD Form 214 for the period ending 10 June 2003 should be corrected to show she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001981
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. He is, therefore entitled to correction of his records to show these unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, for the period 6 July 1967 to 17 March 1969; the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars; the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm, Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001983
The attending physician noted that his injuries were the result of an IED blast that occurred in February 2004 and that the applicant had been also been examined on 16 and 25 March 2004 and 12 April 2004. He also suffered back and neck pain, and tinnitus with hearing loss as a result of the IED blast that occurred on 9 March 2004. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001988
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time when the applicant was separated, required that throughout a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal the enlisted person must have had all excellent conduct and efficiency ratings and no convictions by a court-martial. The evidence shows the applicant was assigned as an 11B Infantryman while assigned to Company E, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division during the war in the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001994
The letter from U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center dated 18 September 1987, states that the applicant's military records were corrected in accordance with the findings of the ABCMR and that all references related to the urinalysis of the specimen the applicant submitted on 15 September 1982 had been deleted from his Army military and medical records. The applicant's military personnel record does not contain any documentation to show he was told he was being discharged for the good of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080001995
A. W. Analyst The following members, a quorum, were present: Mr. T. K. Chairperson Mr. J. L. P. Member Mr. D. T. Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests, in effect, that she be provided an extension of her transportation and shipping entitlements. It is not reasonable that a Colonel would misunderstand the 1 year time limitation on selection of a final home and transportation of household goods...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002002
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 April 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080002002 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The applicant's record shows that he received three Article 15s and had four instances of AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002008
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel from active duty. Evidence of record shows that he was discharged under other than honorable conditions. The applicants record of service included one summary court-martial conviction, 3 nonjudicial punishments, and 51 days of lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002009
On 7 May 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service, in accordance with chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, and directed he receive an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate and be reduced to private/E-1. On 19 May 1982, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his discharge shows he was discharged for the good of the service, under the provisions of chapter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002011
The applicant requests, in effect, that his dishonorable discharge (DD) be upgraded in order to receive VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) benefits. The applicant has provided no evidence to show that his discharge was unjust at the time of his offenses. The applicant alleges that he still does not know the discharge reason for his separation; but agreed to a dishonorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002013
He had no serious problems during these deployments. He was a combat Soldier and knew his duties. Except for that part of the sentence extending to a bad conduct discharge, the sentenced was ordered to be executed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002022
The applicant requests award of the Silver Star, the Presidential Unit Citation, and all awards and decorations he is entitled to as a result of his service in the Republic of Vietnam. On November 20-21, 1970, a joint force composed of U.S. Air Force Special Operations and rescue personnel and U.S. Army Special Forces, supported by U.S. Navy Carrier Task Force 77, made a daring raid on the Son Tay prison camp located less than 30 miles from Hanoi, North Vietnam. Therefore, there is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002023
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. 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 Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002025
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080002025 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. To be recommended for award of the Air Medal, an individual must have completed a minimum of 25 category I missions, 50 category II missions or 100 category III missions. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Since there are no orders for the Air Medal in the available records, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Air Medal in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002027
A further review of his records also shows that the applicant was awarded the Combat Medical Badge (CMB), the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars. After carefully examining the applicants record of service, it was determined that the applicant should have received the GCMDL for his service from 23 March 1966 through 22 March 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002034
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request to correct his military records to show that he was retired due to a medical disability. In a VA Rating Decision, dated 12 March 2007, the VA found service connection for the applicants cognitive disorder and rated it at 10 percent disabling. The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant was medically disabled and was evaluated by an MEB and PEB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002038
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD). He further indicated that he understood what an UD was and that he would accept one to get out of the Army. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after the charges have been preferred, submit a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002040
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 AR2002069915 on 17 September 2002. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the Air Medal. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002041
Director Analyst The following members, a quorum, were present: Chairperson Member Member The Board considered the following evidence: Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records. The applicant requests award of the Air Assault Badge. Award of the Air Assault Badge requires completion of the Air Assault Course.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080002047
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 May 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080002047 I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in the case of the above-named individual. The applicant requests, in effect, that his US Army Reserve (USAR) discharge orders be revoked and that he be transferred to the Retired Reserve. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...