ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013327
The immediate commander further recommended a general discharge. The evidence of record shows that the applicant voluntarily consented to his discharge under the Expeditious Discharge Program. The applicant was accordingly discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013328
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 06 NOVEMBER 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080013328 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. She served honorably for 2 years in the Republic of Korea and was not awarded the medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the award of the Korea Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013329
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests removal of his college transcript from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Table 2-1 of Army Regulation 600-8-104 states, in pertinent part, that all enlisted Soldiers transcripts of credit from civilian colleges, universities, trade schools, or business schools are filed in the permanent section of the Performance fiche on the OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013335
On 21 January 1993, the applicant's commander recommended that the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 14-12b, for a pattern of misconduct. Appropriate authority determined that the applicant's physical disability was not the cause of his misconduct. _______ _ 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013339
The applicant requests that he be considered for promotion to chief warrant officer four (CW4) by the 2008 CW4 Selection Board. With the applicant's MRD of 22 April 2008, his file was not forwarded for consideration for promotion by the 2008 CW4 Selection Board. Promotion advisory boards/special selection boards will convene to correct/prevent an injustice to an officer or former officer who was eligible for promotion but whose record through error, was not submitted to a mandatory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013340
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant provides the following additional documentary evidence in support of his application: a. WD AGO Form 53-58 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, General Discharge), dated 28 June 1948. b. However, the applicants WD AGO Form 53-58 shows he was separated on 28 June 1948 in accordance with Army Regulation 615-368 (Undesirable Habits or Traits of Character Discharge), by reason of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013343
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected by: a. showing three bronze service stars to be affixed to his already-awarded Korean Service Medal; b. correcting item 9 (Place of Separation) to read the 1092d Engineer Combat Battalion instead of Separation Section, 101st Airborne Division, Camp Breckinridge, Kentucky; and c. correcting item 28 (Most Significant Duty Assignment) to read the 1092d Engineer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013359
The applicant requests the removal of an officer evaluation report (OER) ending 26 March 2004 and a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) dated 14 April 2004 from his official military personnel file (OMPF) and reinstatement to active duty and promotion reconsideration to the rank of major. The applicant states, in effect, that a subsequent commander's inquiry found that the investigation conducted under the provisions of Army Regulation 15-6 (Procedures for Investigating Officers...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013364
The applicant requests, in effect, that his character of service, under honorable conditions (general); that his separation code of "JQK"; and that his reentry eligibility (RE) Code of "RE 3" be corrected and that his pay grade of E-1 be changed to pay grade E-4 on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned reentry codes based on their service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013365
The IG report noted that none of the MPs who quelled the riot could or would identify a single Negro as having participated in the riot although they were in a fully-lighted orderly room for from 15 to 30 minutes with a large number of the rioters. During the IG investigation, one of the Italian witnesses, Mag___, was asked about a Negro MP. The lead defense counsel had 9 days from service of the charges on the applicant and on 42 other accused to prepare for trial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013378
The applicants military personnel records show he was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant/pay grade O-2 effective and with a DOR of 15 May 1995. d. NGB, Arlington, VA, memorandum, dated 7 December 2007, subject: Promotion as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the Army, that shows the applicant was promoted in the Reserve of the Army for service in the ARNG of the United States effective and with a DOR of 7 December 2007. e. NGB, Washington, DC, Special Orders Number 307 AR, dated 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013386
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that the memorandum disqualifying him for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, dated 22 April 1996, be transferred from the performance section of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to the restricted section of his OMPF. The applicants records do not show the date that he was promoted to the pay grade of E-3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013388
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal, one Overseas Service Bar, the Combat Patch, and completion of the Defensive Driving Course. 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 evidence of record also shows that the applicant's service in Iraq for a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013391
The Reserve Officer Personnel Act in effect prior to ROPMA required completion of 3 years as a 2LT and 4 years as a 1LT before promotion to CPT. With respect to the applicant's DOR to CPT, the evidence of record shows that based on the maximum of 7 years of service as a 2LT and 1LT, the applicant's MYIG date for promotion to CPT was 30 May 1997. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing his effective...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013392
The applicant's DD Form 214, for the period ending 18 May 2007, shows he was ordered to active duty under the voluntary provisions of 10 U.S.C. 12302 for the period 4 April 2006 through 28 April 2006, a total of 25 days, in order to complete his 730 days of involuntary mobilization. Soldiers who volunteer to remain on active duty beyond the 24 month [730 days] mobilization authorized under the involuntary provisions of 10 U.S.C.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013393
The applicant (in two applications) requests, in effect, that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), item 24 (Character of Service) "Entry Level Status" on her DD Form 214 issued on 18 June 1985 be changed to "Honorable." As the applicant was in an entry level status at the time of her release from ADT on 18 June 1985, her DD Form 214 correctly does not state that her characterization of service was honorable. _______ _ XXX_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013394
In the memorandum the applicant sent to the DASEB, he requested that his 12 January 2001 NJP be moved to the restricted portion or removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). In the DASEBs response it was stated that Army regulations only allows one NJP to be filed in the restricted portion of a Soldiers OMPF. Army Regulation 27-10 (Military Justice) requires that when a Soldier requests a record of NJP be transferred to the restricted fiche the request is to be accompanied...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013396
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, a copy of his ARCOM and AAM orders, and a copy of his GWOTEM award in support of his application. Therefore, the applicant's record should be corrected to show award of the ICM with two bronze service stars as the more representative medal of his service in Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the ARCOM and AAM to the applicant's 15 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013398
The applicant's 18 November 1988 DD Form 214 already shows award of the applicants AAM; therefore, there is no correction to be made on this issue. The DD Form 214 he was issued does not show that the applicant was awarded the AGCM or the Parachutist Badge. __________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 | 20080013400
There is no evidence in the available records which show the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in the Republic of Vietnam. Without corroborating evidence such as orders or other evidence of record showing that the applicant was injured or treated for any wounds as a result of hostile action in the Republic of Vietnam, the Purple Heart Certificate provided by the applicant is not sufficient as a basis for an award of the Purple Heart. Therefore, there is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013401
There are no orders in his military records which awarded him the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's military records also do not show that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. 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 Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with M-16 Rifle Bar, the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with M-14 Rifle Bar, and the Sharpshooter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013402
Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show these unit awards on his DD Form 214. 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 for the period 3 November 1966 to 31 October 1969; b. awarding the applicant one silver service star to be affixed to his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal to denote his campaign participation credit; c. awarding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013403
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). It is authorized for award to members of the armed forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. There is no evidence that the applicant completed foreign service anywhere other than Korea; therefore, based on the available evidence the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013412
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant states he believes he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal while assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 50th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armored Division, in Vietnam in the summer of 1969; yet the award was pinned on his chest by his commanding officer when he left the service in 1972. __________X_______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013414
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was retired due to physical disability. The applicant states that the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) incorrectly rated his disability at 10 percent. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding his separation from active duty on 25 October 2005 due to physical disability; b. placing him on the TDRL due to physical disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013416
The applicant requests, in effect, that his United States Army Reserve (USAR) enlistment be adjusted from 5 years to 6 years in order for him to qualify for a $15,000.00 bonus. Therefore, it is concluded that based on new policy memorandum and the support for favorable consideration expressed by the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, it would be appropriate to correct his enlistment/extension records to show the applicant received a waiver from the Department of the Army, G1, of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013418
The applicant requests that his official record be corrected to show he completed 2 full years of active duty. The applicant, in essence, is requesting he be granted active service credit from 21 March through 24 August 1971 (his normal expiration term of service), for a period of 5 months and 4 days. There is no provision within Army regulations to grant active duty credit for time not served on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013422,
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show entitlement to an $8,000.00 HIGRAD bonus based on his successful completion of Officer Candidate School (OCS) and commissioning as an officer. The evidence of record and the advisory opinion from the G-1 clearly show the Army intended that the applicants be authorized the $8,000.00 enlistment bonus. As a result, the Board recommends that the applicants enlistment contract be amended to include entitlement to an $8,000.00...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013423
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 is not empowered to change a court-martial conviction, rather it is only empowered to change the severity of the sentence imposed in the court-martial process and then only if clemency is determined to be appropriate. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013424
The applicant (the wife of the former service member (FSM)) requests, in effect, that the FSM's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show in Item 18 (Remarks) that he was deployed to Southwest Asia instead of in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP). Item 18 of the FSM's DD Form 214 contains the entry "Delayed Entry Program: 880412-880418 (1988 April 12 - 1988 April 18). Therefore, the entry for the DEP in Item 18 of the FSM's DD Form 214 is correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013425
The applicant requests that his honorable discharge of 12 January 1970 be changed to a medical discharge. A review of the available service medical records show the applicant was treated in September and October 1969 for a left ankle sprain. The DVA granted the applicant service connection for a left foot condition on the basis of his service medical record, but rated his disability as 0 percent disabling which indicates that he was not rendered unfit due to this condition.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013426
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the award of the Purple Heart. 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 | 20080013427
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. After carefully examining the applicants record of service, it was determined that the applicant should have received the GCMDL for his service from 8 September 1975 through 7 September 1978. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the KDSM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013428
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) and only one award of the Legion of Merit (LOM). A review of the applicant's Official Military Personnel File shows she was awarded the LOM (2nd Award) as an interim award at the time of separation for the purpose of retirement. This evidence is sufficient to correct her records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013429
The applicant's records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 10 August 1967. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There are no general orders that show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart and there is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds. XXX _______ _ _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013431
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) of the applicants WD AGO 53-55 does not show award of the Purple Heart. In the absence of such evidence, there is an insufficient basis to grant to award the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013432
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 December 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080013432 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. However, there is insufficient evidence to support this claim.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013438
The applicant requests, in effect, that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to an honorable or general discharge. Further, he hopes that the life of his past will not dictate the decision of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) and states that he is requesting an upgrade of his discharge so that he can get proper medical care. After a thorough review of the available records, there was no cause for clemency and an insufficient basis upon which to base an upgrade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013442
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his place of entry into current active service and his home of record to show "Harrells, North Carolina" instead of "Hassell, North Carolina." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record as provided by the applicant's DD Form 4 clearly shows his place of entry onto active duty and home of record as "Harrells (erroneously shown as Harrell), North Carolina."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013443
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected by documenting his service in Kuwait and by awarding him the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080013443 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080013443 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013448
The DD Form 214 is a "snapshot in time" and is a reflection of the applicant's record of active Army service at the time of his separation from active duty. Evidence of record shows the applicant served in Vietnam from 5 September 1968 through 26 August 1969 which is properly reflected on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 August 1969. Since he served in Vietnam after his first release from active duty on 26 July 1966, there is no basis for granting his request to show his service in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013453
The applicant requests that his active duty service in Lebanon be included on his separation document (DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant's military records are not available 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 | 20080013455
The applicant states, in effect, that he needs his pay records at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) corrected to reflect 1405 service credit for medical school and his internship because he is not receiving the correct retired pay. The applicant's Service Computation for Retirement sheet completed on 26 October 2000 failed to give him constructive credit for his medical school and his internship. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013457
There is no indication in the applicants records that he was advanced beyond the rank/grade of PV2/E-2 during his active military service. Item 18 (Appointments and Reductions) of the applicants DA Form 2-1 shows the applicants ranks and dates of rank as follows: PVT/E-1, 9 May 1977; PV2/E-2, 10 November 1977; PVT/E-1, 7 March 1978; PV2/E-2, 1 March 1979; PVT/E-1, 28 September 1979; and PV2/E-2, 17 March 1980. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show he completed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013459
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable or a general discharge. 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 in the available records, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence, to support his contention that he was told that his discharge would be upgraded to an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013461
A review of the applicant's Soldier Management System (SMS) transactions with HRC-St. Louis show that on 3 May 2007, HRC-St. Louis received a reclassification determination from the SC proponent determining that the applicant was not qualified for reclassification to MOS 254A because he was not MOS qualified for the current position. On 7 August 2008, the applicant submitted a DA Form 4187 requesting that his primary MOS be changed to 254A based on MILPER Message 03-123 which authorized the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013478
The applicant requests that he be paid for his service in the Army from 9 March 1976 to 16 November 1978. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant has not submitted any evidence that suggests that he was not paid during his initial period of enlistment. _________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 | 20080013483
By regulation, in order to qualify for the CIB, in addition to being an infantryman performing infantry duties, and being assigned to an infantry unit when the unit is engaged in active ground combat, the applicant must also show that he was actively participating in ground combat. The evidence in the applicant's official record shows he held MOS 11D and performed duties as a rifleman for his entire period of service in the RVN while assigned to an infantry unit. Given the above, and in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013484
The applicant provides a copy of Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, General Orders Number 7432, showing awards of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device dated 25 August 1968 and General Orders Number 8597, showing award of the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, dated 17 September 1968 in support of his request. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013485
The Chief, Enlisted Board Support Branch, Promotions Division, U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), St. Louis, MO, recommended the applicants DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect the applicants rank/grade as SPC/E-4 with an effective date of 1 July 2008, and stated that records available at his office indicated that the applicant was released from the Active Army on 10 July 2008. When the commander denies promotion, he or she may promote the Soldier on the next automated Enlisted...