ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013981
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an 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 | 20080013982
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted for MOS 54C which was later redesignated MOS 54B. Evidence of record also shows he was awarded primary MOS 54B2O effective 1 June 1989. Therefore, item 11 on his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013983
This regulation also stated that the service of members separated because of unsatisfactory performance would be characterized as honorable or under honorable conditions as warranted by their military record. The evidence of record clearly shows that her discharge was based solely on her failure to meet body fat standards, and that she was properly discharged under the provisions of Chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200 which were in effect at the time. Therefore, it would be appropriate at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013984
On 1 February 1971, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of AR 635-212 by reason of unsuitability and directed the applicant be furnished a General Discharge Certificate. 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. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013985
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his deployment in Iraq. Army Regulation 635-5 further states that, for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, the statement "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD - YYYYMMDD)" will be entered in block 18 (Remarks)of the DD Form 214. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013986
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show award of the Army Achievement Medal. The applicants military service records are absent orders or any other evidence that shows he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013987
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). On 11 October 1990, he was ordered to active duty in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm. The applicant was not serving in an infantry unit as an infantryman in SWA and there is no evidence to show that he engaged the enemy in combat in that capacity.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013992
The applicant provides a SSG promotion list, ARCAM award memorandum, ARCOM with V Device certificates, and DD Form 214 in support of his application. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was awarded two separate awards of the ARCOM with V Device, for actions in Iraq on 15 August 2004 and on 14 November 2004, and that he was awarded the ARCOM for achievement on 10 May 2004, as evidenced by DA Forms 638 and ARCOM certificates on file in his OMPF. As a result, given there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013994
The applicant states he served with the Americal Division as an infantryman during the Vietnam War, but he was not awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant provides: a. There are no orders in the applicants records awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013995
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The FSMs DD Form 214 shows he was discharged from the U.S. Army with an undesirable discharge with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions, in accordance with the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208, Separation Program Number (SPN) 28B. The evidence of record also shows that the FSM was in confinement from 24 March 1960 to 12 June 1960.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013996
A Phase II file lists active duty personnel who served in-theater between 1 August 1991 and 31 December 1993. The certificate he provided showing he participated in Operation Desert Storm does not show his inclusive dates of deployment to SWA. If the applicant discovers additional corroborating evidence to show his inclusive dates of assignment in SWA at a future date, he may resubmit his request to this Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013998
The applicant requests correction of Item 32 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct Social Security Number (SSN) and that he received a lump sum payment made for 9 days of accrued leave in the amount of $49.50 instead of the $10,000.00 shown. His DD Form 398 and DA Form 3027 listed his SSN as ***-**-9608. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080013999
The applicant, as the widow of a former service member (FSM), requests correction of her husband's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, the Prisoner of War (POW) Medal, the Korean Service Medal, and the Korean War Service Medal issued by the Republic of Korea. Unfortunately, this document alone is insufficient evidence on which to base correction of his records to show awards for service in Korea. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014000
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 December 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014000 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 31 July 1971 to show award of the American Campaign Medal. __________XXX_______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014002
There are no orders in the applicants records awarding him the PH, CIB, or the CAB. There is no evidence of active engagement with the enemy. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014012
The applicant provides, in support of his application, copies of two articles from the Internet entitled Army-Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Riverine Assault Force, and his previous Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decision. The two articles from the Internet entitled, Army-Navy Mobile Riverine Force and Riverine Assault Force, submitted by the applicant are new evidence which require that his case be reconsidered by the ABCMR. The citation for the Meritorious Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014013
On 21 December 1988, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10 (for the good of the service In lieu of court-martial). Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. However, by regulation, the RE-4 code assigned to the applicant was the proper code to assign members separating under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014014
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 NOVEMBER 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014014 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 4 May 2007, General Court-Martial Order Number 122 was published which indicated that the applicant's sentence had been affirmed and directed that his BCD be executed. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014015
The basic ribbon is awarded for completion of the primary level (i.e. PLDC); numeral 2 is awarded for completion of the basic level (i.e. BNCOC); numeral 3 is awarded for completion of the advanced level (i.e. ANCOC); and numeral 4 is awarded for completion of the senior level (i.e. the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy). The applicant's record shows he served a period of qualifying service for award of the KDSM, therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014016
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 5 September 2008, to reflect the Joint Meritorious Unit Award, the Army Superior Unit Award, the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Professional Development Ribbon, the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (Gold), and the Ohio Basic Training Ribbon. The Ohio Basic Training Ribbon that the applicant has requested he be awarded and added to his DD Form 214, is not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014017
The applicants DD Form 214 for the period ending 16 January 1972 does not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award. There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Since the preponderance of evidence shows the applicant departed Vietnam on 13 April 1970, the medical documentation provided by the applicant which shows he received a punji stake...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014018
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 November 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014018 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Army Commendation Medal. Headquarters, Multi-National Corps Iraq Permanent Orders 316-071, dated 12 November 2006, show the applicant received the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014019
The applicant provides copies of charred documents from his military service records that appear to be page 1 of the Report of Medical History for his Entrance Medical Examination, undated; 2 pages of the Report of Medical History for his Final Type Physical, undated; DPRB FL 1-471, dated 25 February 1953; Request for Medical Records with a review date of 6 June 1953; and a Dental Survey Chart, dated 30 August 1951, in support of his application. A review of the applicants available...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014022
Orders 140-26, State of Arizona, dated 4 August 1989, discharged the applicant under the provisions of National Guard Regulation 600-200, paragraph 8-26q(3). __________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) AR20070016793 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014023
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Purple Heart. There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel records awarding him the Purple Heart. However, by regulation, in order to support award of the Purple Heart, there must be evidence confirming that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a direct result of or was caused by enemy action, that the wound was treated by medical personnel, and a record of this treatment must have been made a matter of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014025
On 9 January 2009, the applicant was issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) which shows the Bronze Star Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with four bronze service stars, the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp, and the entry "CITATION OF THE DAY OF THE BELGIUM ARMY" were added to his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge). Army Regulation 600-8-22...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014026
Records show 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 Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 21 July 1970; and b. showing award of the Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, and 4 bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal on his 28 August 1970 DD Form 214. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014027
The applicant requests that the DA Form 2627 (Records of Proceeding Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), dated 30 May 2006 and a General Officer Memorandum Of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 31 May 2006 be completely removed from the restricted portion of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Records show the applicant was punished under the provisions of Article 15 of the UCMJ for willfully disobeying a lawful command and acting inappropriately and disgracefully. It...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014028
The applicant states, in effect, that his records are not annotated nor was he awarded a Purple Heart after being stabbed in June 1972, while assigned to the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). The applicant provided a copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Transfer or Discharge), a copy of his Corporate Award and Rating Data showing service and non service-connected disabilities, a self-authored statement, and a statement from his sister in support of his application. In the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014030
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It does not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award and item 34 (Wounds Received in Action) states "None." There is no available evidence of record that the applicant was treated for a wound sustained as the result of enemy action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014031
Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show the applicant is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show this award. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served a qualifying period for award of the National Defense Service Medal which is not shown in his records; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014032
This G-1 official also states that an applicant that applies at age 42 is already too old to complete OCS requirements for a RA commission. In this case, the evidence of record confirms that although his record properly identified his date of birth of 12 March 1966, the applicant was recruited and accepted for attendance to the OCS program. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014033
Item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214, dated 20 June 1972, does not show award of the Purple Heart. There are no general orders in the applicant's records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There are no general orders that show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart; there is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds; and the applicant's name is not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014034
The applicant submitted a copy of his WD AGO Form 100 which shows that after completion of 4 months of basic infantry training, the applicant served as follows: a. he served in combat for a period of 4 months as a heavy weapons crewman with the 132d Infantry Regiment and was awarded a bronze service star for participation in the Southern Philippines campaign; b. he served in MOS 014 (Automotive Mechanic) for 6 months; and c. he served in MOS 359 for 8 months. Therefore, based on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014036
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected in a manner that would lift the age barrier to his being commissioned in the United States (U.S.) Army. The Statement of Enlistment (DA Form 3286) completed on the applicant during his enlistment process and identified as Annex B confirms he enlisted for Program 9D (U.S. Army Officer/Warrant Officer Enlistment Program) in military occupational specialty (MOS) 09S (Commissioned Officer Candidate) with guaranteed OCS training. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014037
The applicant states he served as an Infantry Recon Platoon Leader with Company E, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam from 1 November 1968 until he was wounded on 15 April 1969. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014038
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Combat Action Badge (CAB). Army Regulation 600-8-22 also states that award of the Combat Action Badge is authorized from 18 September 2001 to a date to be determined. Accordingly, the applicant is not entitled to award of the CAB for his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014039
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel records awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the applicant the Combat Infantryman Badge, and adding this award to his DD Form 214, dated 30 April 1987.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014040
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 Memorandum for Record and the entry In Item 18 of the applicant's DD Form 214 is sufficient evidence to show the applicant is authorized the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014041
The applicant's military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 23 April 1968. The applicant's military records do not show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge for engaging in active combat with the enemy on 12 November 1968 in Vietnam while serving as a private/E-2; b. awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014042
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant contends that his record should be corrected to show the Combat Infantryman Badge because he worked in MOS 11B2O and 11B4O. The evidence shows that the applicant was attached to HHD, 716th Military Police Battalion in the Republic of Vietnam while serving in duty MOS 11B2O and 11B4O as a senior security guard and squad leader.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014043
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his honorable discharge of 5 October 1944 be changed to a medical discharge and that he be compensated accordingly. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014044
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-212, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014046
The applicant provides, in support of his application, a self-authored letter, dated 7 July 2008; a portion of a document which recommended that he be discharged for unfitness under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability); a portion of NJP under Article 15 of the UCMJ in which he appealed punishment on 27 March 1968; and the first page of a letter, dated 7 August 1968, in which his commanding officer recommended that he be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014049
However, the OTSG stated that there was insufficient medical information to render a medical opinion. In support of her rebuttal the applicant submits a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 15 August 2005 which she signed but was not signed by an authenticating official, requesting she be given Active Duty Medical Extension (ADME); she submits three DA Forms 7574-1 (Military Physician's Statement of Soldier's Incapacitation/Fitness for Duty), which certify the applicant was not fit to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014053
The SR provided a statement of support stating that he was notified by US Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) that based on his SR profile, he could not rate the applicant with an ACOM based on the 50 percent rule. The appeal authority informed the applicant that in this case the error was with the OER but that the error had not been corrected. Although the applicant provides sufficient evidence which supports his contention that an error was made in the processing of the contested...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014054
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 24c of the DD Form 214 he was issued at that time shows he completed 1 year, 3 months, and 27 days of overseas service during the period covered by the DD Form 214 (20 December 1955 - 19 December 1958). Item 24c of the DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he completed 1 year, 11 months, and 16 days of overseas service during the period covered by the DD Form 214 (20 December 1958 - 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014055
He was again advanced to SP4/E-4 on 18 July 1967, which is the rank, pay grade, and date of rank shown on his DD Form 214. The applicant provided a Standard Form 88, dated 12 November 1967, which shows that he listed his rank at the time as SP5. However, the entry on this document was entered by the applicant and there are no orders in his military records which show that he was promoted to SP5/E-5 at any time during his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014058
Therefore, the applicant is not entitled to correction of his records to show that he rescinded his election to participate in the RCSBP or SBP. The evidence of record shows that the applicant attained age 60 and eligibility for retired pay on 15 July 2008. In support of that effort, a copy of DD Form 2656-2 (Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Termination Request) is being provided to the applicant, along with this Record of Proceedings.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014062
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) be upgraded. The applicant states that he was injured when terrorists bombed the La Belle Discotheque in Berlin. The applicant provides insufficient evidence to show that his discharge or the characterization of his discharge was improper or inequitable.