ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014063
The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period 6 December 1966 through 8 December 1966 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) with an honorable characterization of service to enlist in the Regular Army for a three-year term of service after completing 3 days of active military service. The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period 9 December 1966 through 24 August 1969 shows that on 24 August 1969, he was separated from active duty with an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014064
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general, under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant also understood that if his request for discharge was accepted, he may be discharged under conditions other than honorable and furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. Based on this record of indiscipline in just 15 months of service, the applicant's service clearly does not meet the standards of acceptable conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014068
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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. _________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 | 20080014069
The applicant states, in effect, that he believed that his discharge would be upgraded to honorable 6 months after his discharge. On an unspecified date after 26 February 1968, the separation authority approved the recommendation for the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, for Misconduct Civil Conviction, with an undesirable discharge. There is no evidence that the applicant applied for a discharge upgrade to the Army Discharge Review Board within its...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014070
The applicant requests, in effect, that his place of birth (POB) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show "ST. JOSEPH MO" (Missouri) instead of "ST. JOSEPH MS" (Mississippi); that his home of record be corrected to show "Gower MO" instead of "Grower MO"; and to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014072
This regulation shows that the SPD of "JKQ," as shown on the applicants DD Form 214, is appropriate for discharge when the narrative reason for separation is "misconduct, commission of a serious offense," and the authority for discharge is "Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c." The applicant's separation code of "JKQ" and narrative reason for separation are consistent with the basis for her separation. The applicant has provided no evidence to show that the RE code and narrative...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014074
Additionally, Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received an excellent conduct and efficiency rating throughout his military 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 | 20080014075
Item 41 of this form does not show award of the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, or Overseas Service Bar. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 22 January 1971, shows he was awarded or authorized to wear the National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014076
The applicant states, in effect, that he should have been awarded the Purple Heart after his convoy was attacked on 7 December 2003 in Abu Ghraib, Iraq leaving him with permanent hearing damage. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), DD Form 2215E (Reference Audiogram), DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement) in support of his application. There is no evidence in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014077
At the time of the applicants enlistment, his Social Security Number was entered in Item 47 of his DD Form 4. Based on the evidence of record, the applicant is entitled to a correction of his DD Form 214 to show his correct Social Security Number or Service Number as "***-**-0609." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting the applicants DD Form 214 to show his correct Social Security Number (which is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014078
There is no evidence in the applicants service personnel records, and the applicant provided no documentary evidence, to show he was owed any money by the Army on the date of his discharge. The evidence shows that the applicant was discharged with temporary records and his affidavit; however, there is no evidence, and the applicant provided none, to show that the Army is indebted to him in the amount of $1,013.00. There is no evidence in the applicants service records to show the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014080
The applicant provides: a. In the processing of this case, a 3 November 2008 advisory opinion was obtained from the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA), WRAMC, Washington, DC, which recommends that his PEB be corrected to reflect a 30 percent disability rating and a recommendation that he be placed on the Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL) at half pay, effective 21 May 2007. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014082
The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 6 June 2006, shows he was involuntarily ordered to active duty under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. It was further opined that the applicant's second involuntary mobilization should have been for the period of 5 January 2005 through 23 May 2006 to complete 730 days in 12302 status. 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 | 20080014084
Updated COTTAD procedures went into effect on 5 January 2006 to support the voluntary transition of Reserve Component Soldiers from partial mobilization under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12302 to voluntary COTTAD orders under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12301(d). Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, in effect at the time of the applicant's mobilization, stated that the COTTAD policy applied to Soldiers in the following categories: Category...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014086
The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 6 June 2006 shows he was involuntarily ordered to active duty under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. The record shows that the applicant was involuntarily mobilized during the period 4 January 2002 through 16 August 2002, a total of 225 days. Evidence shows that the applicant was involuntarily mobilized for 742 days during the periods 4 January 2002 through 16 August 2002 and 5 January 2005 through 6 June 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014088
The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 6 June 2006, shows he was involuntarily ordered to active duty under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. It was further opined that the applicant's second involuntary mobilization should have been for the period of 5 January 2005 through 23 May 2006 to complete 730 days in 12302 status. 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 | 20080014091
The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 6 June 2006, shows he was involuntarily ordered to active duty under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. The applicant was involuntarily mobilized once again for the period 5 January 2005 through 6 June 2006, a total of 518 days; bringing him to a grand total of 743 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 | 20080014093
The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 6 June 2006, shows he was involuntarily ordered to active duty under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. It was further opined that the applicant's second involuntary mobilization should have been for the period of 5 January 2005 through 23 May 2006 to complete 730 days in 12302 status. 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 | 20080014095
Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, in effect at the time of the applicant's mobilization, stated that the COTTAD policy applied to Soldiers in the following categories: Category 1: Applies to Soldiers preparing for mobilization who do not have sufficient partial mobilization authority under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12302 remaining to complete required Boots On Ground (BOG) period with their units, and voluntarily request a COTTAD in order to complete 12 months BOG with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014096
Department of the Army General Orders 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service in Vietnam to Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam and its subordinate units during the period 20 July 1965 to 28 March 1973. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart, Air Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and marksmanship Qualification...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014097
Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, in effect at the time of the applicant's mobilization, stated that the COTTAD policy applied to Soldiers in the following categories: Category 1: Applies to Soldiers preparing for mobilization who do not have sufficient partial mobilization authority under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12302 remaining to complete required Boots On Ground (BOG) period with their units, and voluntarily request a COTTAD in order to complete 12 months BOG with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014098
The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 6 June 2006, shows he was involuntarily ordered to active duty under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, in effect at the time of the applicant's service, paragraph 10-3 provides that Reserve Component Soldiers who voluntarily request to serve beyond their 24-month mobilization authorized under the provisions of Title 10 of United States Code may request an extension under the policy guidance for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014099
Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, in effect at the time of the applicant's mobilization, stated that the COTTAD policy applied to Soldiers in the following categories: Category 1: Applies to Soldiers preparing for mobilization who do not have sufficient partial mobilization authority under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12302 remaining to complete required Boots On Ground (BOG) period with their units, and voluntarily request a COTTAD in order to complete 12 months BOG with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014100
The applicant states, in effect, the FSM was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge; however, he was never awarded the Bronze Star Medal as provided for in the Executive Order. The evidence of record also shows that an award of the Combat Infantryman Badge is considered to be a citation in orders for the Bronze Star Medal for service during World War II. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the FSM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014101
Department of Military Affairs, State of Illinois, Springfield, Illinois, Orders 003-649, dated 3 January 2002, ordered the applicant to active duty under the involuntary provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12302 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom effective 4 January 2002 for a period not to exceed 365 days. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, in effect at the time of the applicant's mobilization, stated that the COTTAD policy applied to Soldiers in the following...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014103
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214; orders for two awards of the Army Achievement Medal; orders for two awards of the Army Commendation Medal; orders for the Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-W Bar, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Joint Service Achievement Medal; a citation for the Presidential Unit Citation; service personnel records; and certificates of training and achievement, in support of his application. The applicant responded on 7 November 2008 and requested that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014104
Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, in effect at the time of the applicant's mobilization, stated that the COTTAD policy applied to Soldiers in the following categories: Category 1: Applies to Soldiers preparing for mobilization who do not have sufficient partial mobilization authority under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12302 remaining to complete required Boots On Ground (BOG) period with their units, and voluntarily request a COTTAD in order to complete 12 months BOG with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014105
The applicant requests, in effect, amendment of his mobilization orders, issuance of Contingency Operation Temporary Tour of Active Duty (COTTAD) Orders, and payment of retroactive entitlements associated with Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP). The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 6 June 2006, shows he was involuntarily ordered to active duty under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. Soldiers who volunteer to remain on active duty beyond the 24 month [730 days] mobilization authorized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014107
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Overseas Service Ribbon and the Operation Desert Storm Medal (i.e. Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM)). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) shows that the Overseas Service Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981. With respect to the Overseas Service Ribbon, the evidence of record shows that the applicant completed 4 months...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014108
Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, in effect at the time of the applicant's mobilization, stated that the COTTAD policy applied to Soldiers in the following categories: Category 1: Applies to Soldiers preparing for mobilization who do not have sufficient partial mobilization authority under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12302 remaining to complete required Boots On Ground (BOG) period with their units, and voluntarily request a COTTAD in order to complete 12 months BOG with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014109
Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, in effect at the time of the applicant's mobilization, stated that the COTTAD policy applied to Soldiers in the following categories: Category 1: Applies to Soldiers preparing for mobilization who do not have sufficient partial mobilization authority under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12302 remaining to complete required Boots On Ground (BOG) period with their units, and voluntarily request a COTTAD in order to complete 12 months BOG with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014111
Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, in effect at the time of the applicant's mobilization, stated that the COTTAD policy applied to Soldiers in the following categories: Category 1: Applies to Soldiers preparing for mobilization who do not have sufficient partial mobilization authority under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12302 remaining to complete required Boots On Ground (BOG) period with their units, and voluntarily request a COTTAD in order to complete 12 months BOG with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014112
The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 21 June 2006, shows he was involuntarily ordered to active duty under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 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 provisions of 10 U.S.C. Soldiers who volunteer to remain on active duty beyond the 24 month...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014114
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the CIB. Army Regulation 672-5-1, 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014117
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Mandatory Retirement Date (MRD) based upon his 61-day period in a temporary disability status. The applicant contends, in effect, that his records should be corrected to show his MRD was extended 61 days to 13 May 1972, that he was promoted to the grade of COL (O-6), and placed on the retired list in the grade of COL (O-6) because he was in a temporary disability status for 61 days. Moreover, the evidence of record shows the applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014119
The applicant's military records are not available for review. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 8 February 1951 and correction of his records to show this award. _______ _ _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 | 20080014123
The applicant states, in effect, that he was only rated at 20 percent which is not enough to be medically retired. Title 10, United States Code, section 1203, provides for the physical disability separation of a member who has less than 20 years service and a disability rated at less than 30 percent. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individuals medical condition may not be considered to be a physical disability by the Army and yet be rated by the DVA as a disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014124
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows that he submitted a false and fraudulent claim against the government and that he opted to submit a request for discharge rather than to stand trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014126
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Individuals who had qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal or the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and were evacuated prior to completing six months of service due to wounds resulting from hostile action were entitled to award of the Republic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014131
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Purple Heart. The American Legion, as counsel for the applicant, requests, in effect, that the applicant's DD Form 214 be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart for shrapnel wounds he received to his back. Counsel claims that the applicant should be awarded the Purple Heart for wounds to his back; however, the applicant provided no evidence, and there is none available to the Board, to show that he received wounds to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014133
Headquarters, U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, General Orders Number 2097, dated 25 April 1969, show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam on 31 March 1969. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014136
It also shows that the unit was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period 30 April 1966 to 21 January 1970 by Department of the Army General Order Number 51, dated 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Bronze Star Medal, CIB, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014141
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. He was discharged pursuant to the sentence of a special court-martial and he was issued a bad conduct discharge after the sentence was affirmed. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show, to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014143
The applicant requests the records of his deceased father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows the FSM was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. With respect to award of the Purple Heart, there are no general orders that show the FSM was awarded the Purple Heart and there is no evidence in his available service personnel records which shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014149
The applicant's military personnel record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 30 June 1976. The evidence shows that the applicant only has 7 years, 8 months, and 8 days of qualifying service for retired pay. The law states that a reservist is entitled to retired pay at age 60 if he or she has performed at least 20 years of qualifying service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014152
Records show that the applicant participated in four campaign periods during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 19 February 1969; and b. showing that, in addition to the awards shown on his DD Form 214, his authorized awards include the Purple Heart, four bronze service stars to be affixed to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014154
The applicant states, in effect, that he recently ordered copies of his records and discovered that his award of the Expert Marksmanship Badge with M-16 Rifle bar issued to him at Fort Lewis and the ARCOM issued to him in April 1971 by the 1st Signal Brigade are not entered on his DD Form 214. Although there are no orders present in the applicant's records to support the entries for award of the ARCOM and the Expert Marksmanship Badge with M-16 rifle bar, it is reasonable to presume that at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014155
The applicant requests, in effect, that her DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, be corrected to show: her correct rank and pay grade; that she completed an 80-hour Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC) Officer/ Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Course in 1984; that she completed a Basic Skills Education Program (BSEP) Math Course in 1984; and that she served in a special duty assignment in 1982. Based on the evidence of record and the evidence the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014156
There is no evidence in the available records which show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant provides a letter of support, dated 16 February 2008, from a Soldier who served with him in the Republic of Vietnam. In the absence of any other evidence which shows the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014157
The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was injured as a result of hostile action on 22 September 1968, and the applicant indicated that he was awarded the Purple Heart by the 24th Medical Evacuation Hospital on 30 September 1968. As a result, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and correct his military records to show the award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all...