ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000006
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Silver Star. Therefore, his military records should be corrected to show this medal. Therefore, his military records should be corrected to show this medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000009
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. 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. In the absence of orders or other evidence of record showing that the applicant was injured or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam, the radiology report provided by the applicant is not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000013
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he retired under the 15-year early retirement program instead of honorably discharged under the Fiscal Year 1992 (FY92) Enlisted Voluntary Transition Program. It provided, in pertinent part, that Soldiers whose application for separation under the Voluntary Separation Incentive/Special Separation Benefit (VSI/SSB) programs was approved on or after 3 May 1993 could not convert to early retirement unless they were currently on active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000014
On 17 January 1989, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and was advised of the basis for the contemplated trial by court-martial, the maximum permissible punishment authorized under the UCMJ, the possible effects of an under other than honorable conditions discharge, and of the procedures and rights that were available to him. The applicant contends that he was unfairly charged and that based on his good post-service conduct he should receive an upgrade of his discharge. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000019
The applicant non-concurred with the counseling, stating, in effect, that he had been in the military for 9 months and was still adjusting to military life. On 7 May 1984, the applicants commander initiated a recommendation to discharge him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. The commander cited the applicant's previous counseling for unsatisfactory performance and stated that all attempts to counsel and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000026
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There are no orders in the applicants service personnel records which show he was awarded the Purple Heart. In the absence of such evidence, there is an insufficient basis to grant award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000027
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military personnel records contain a DD Form 214, which shows he was discharged on 10 July 1963 with a BCD as a result of court-martial. He completed a total of 1 year, 4 months, and 26 days of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000028
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. In the absence of documentation, such as a completed, authenticated, and verified casualty report, or other evidence which clearly shows the applicant suffered a wound or injury as a result of hostile action, that he was treated for this wound or injury, and that his treatment was made a matter of official records, there is insufficient evidence to award him the Purple Heart in this case. _______ _ ___XXX____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000030
The applicant provides an Enlisted Record, Honorable Discharge Certificate from his service in the Missouri Army National Guard from 16 June 1947 to 24 June 1948, his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States), and his Honorable Discharge Certificate from his service in the Regular Army from 25 June 1948 to 4 April 1952 in support of this application. CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The majority of the applicants military records are not available for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000031
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The FSM's military personnel record contains an AGPZ Form 27 (Statement of Service Enlisted Personnel - Retirement), dated 6 June 1960, which was completed for the FSM during his retirement processing. He held the rank of SFC and pay grade E-6 on the date of his REFRAD for the purpose of retirement, 31 May 1961, and he was appropriately placed on the Retired List in that rank and pay grade on 1 June 1961.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000036
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show awards of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. With respect to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the evidence of record shows that the applicant held a signal MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000039
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to add his Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and to reflect his correct dates of service in Southwest Asia. The applicant states that he departed for Southwest Asia in September 1990, not October 1990, and he served in combat. However, there is no evidence or indication that he served in active ground combat during his deployment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000041
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant states that "he was injured while in a combat mission and never received a Purple Heart." The applicant contends that he should be awarded the Purple Heart for a wound received while serving in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000042
However, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and Officer Record Brief (ORB) clearly showed that he did in fact meet the educational requirements. In the processing of this case the Board's staff contacted the HRC-STL and asked what records showed that the applicant was not selected for promotion due to his failure to meet military educational requirements. As such, the preponderance of evidence shows that the applicant's failure to be selected for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000045
The applicant requests, in effect, that the date he enlisted in the Army be corrected on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). For service involving the above period, a DD Form 215 is prepared correcting the DD Form 214 issued at time of next separation to show all military service not previously covered by the DD Form 214. Based on the evidence of record, the applicant is not entitled to a correction of his DD Form 214, with an effective date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000051
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Upon application, any such service member may be awarded the ICM in lieu of the GWOTEM for such service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to add these awards to his record and his DD Form 214 at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000052
The applicant further states that, at a later date, he requested a medical waiver in order to reenter the Army and it was granted after he was found physically fit for military service. The applicant provides a self-authored statement, a DA Form 3947 (Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Proceedings), two DA Forms 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings), two requests for medical waivers, two DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), and 27 pages extracted from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000053
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his award of the Air Medal with 15th Oak leaf Cluster and "V" Device (AM w/15th OLC and "V" Device). A review of his records shows that in fact, the applicant was awarded the AM w/16th OLC and "V" Device. _______ _ 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 | CY2009 | 20090000055
There are no orders available to show the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant did not provide, and his records do not contain, a copy of the permanent order awarding him the Bronze Star Medal or a copy of the DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) that recommended him for award of the Bronze Star Medal and that would have contained the orders issuing authority. The Bronze Star Medal Certificate provided by the applicant is dated 7 April 1991, but it does not contain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000058
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. Should he have or be able to obtain a copy of the orders awarding him the Bronze Star Medal, or be able to provide other evidence to corroborate this award, he may submit another application for consideration. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000059
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's records do not contain orders for the BSM or a recommendation for award of the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000061
The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 3 years on 14 January 1976. A copy of his DD Form 214 for this period of service is not available for review with this case; however, he was issued a certification of military service as a verification of his military service at a later date. The evidence of record shows the applicant initially enlisted in the Regular Army on 14 January 1976 and was discharged on 30 October 1978 for the purpose of immediate reenlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000065
Therefore, the name contained in the applicant's records and on her DD Form 214 is correct as constituted. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decision document along with her application and the supporting evidence she provided, which confirms her legal name change, will be filed in her Military Personnel Records. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090000065 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000067
The applicant's former commander (William C. C_____) provides a letter of support that confirms the applicant performed duties as the executive and security officer while attached to Detachment B-53, 5th Special Forces Group in the Republic of Vietnam. There are no orders in the applicants service personnel records which show he was attached or assigned to Detachment B-53, 5th Special Forces Group for him to eligible for the Presidential Unit Citation with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster (Second...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000068
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 May 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090000068 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. In accordance with Title 10 of the U. S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the ABCMR is not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000069
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 January 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090000069 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides copies of her 17 June 2003 retirement orders, DD Forms 214, dated, 1 March 1998 and 29 February 2004; Total Army Personnel Command, Order Number 134-34; and a Release from Active Duty memorandum. Since the DD Form 214 is a record of her enlisted service between 2 March 1998 and 29 February 2004; it is not appropriate to correct the 29 February 2004...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000070
The applicant requests, in effect, award of any additional Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation medals, and their addition to 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 awarding the applicant one silver service star and three bronze service stars to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000072
The applicant requests, in effect, that the 4 June 2003 orders for her first award of the Good Conduct Medal and the 4 December 2008 revocation orders for this award be removed from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant provides Permanent Orders 320-006, dated 18 November 2002; Permanent Orders 155-056, dated 4 June 2003; Permanent Orders 339-01, dated 4 December 2008; and copies of Central Carolina Community College transcripts issued on 17 April 1996 and 11 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000073
The applicant requests Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 18 March 2004 be corrected to include the Iraq Campaign Service Medal with two bronze service stars. He states a previous Army Board for Correction of Military Records decision determined that the evidence he presented was sufficient to show he was authorized the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000074
The applicant requests that a Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ (DA Form 2627) be removed from the restricted portion of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Personnel serving in the pay grade of E-4 with 3 or more years of service will have the NJP filed in the OMPF. The NJP was properly filed in the restricted portion of his OMPF, as directed by the imposing commander, based on his being an E-5 and having served over 3 years of service at the time punishment was imposed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000075
At the time of his enlistment he was 30 years old. Army Regulation 635-200 provides the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The evidence of record confirms that the applicants RE code was determined based on the fact that he was separated under the provisions of paragraph 5-13 of Army Regulation 635-200 due to personality disorder.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000076
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show completion of two additional training courses. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the entries "IVMMD Landmine-IED Detective System New Equipment Training Operators Course, one week, 2007" and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000077
Item 21 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record) shows he was awarded or authorized the Distinguished Unit Badge, the Combat Medical Badge, the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal, the American Theater Medal [properly known as the American Campaign Medal], the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp, and the Army Good Conduct Medal. Item 29 (Decorations and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000078
Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his military records to show the award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his military records to show the award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars from his DD Form 214; and b. adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000079
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The available records show that after completing 3 years, 11 months, and 9 days of net active service this period, the applicant was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 30 April 2006 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 4, upon completion of his required active service. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000082
On 5 September 2003, by email, a USAHRC-St. Louis official notified the applicant that his records would be considered by the 3 November 2003 CPT promotion board and that if his promotion file was identified as "non-educationally qualified" he should submit proof of military and/or civilian education completion. The official also stated that when initially considered by the FY03 RCSB, the applicant's file did not include the civilian education requirement of completion of a baccalaureate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000084
Further, the Combat Infantryman Badge is not an award for being shot at or for undergoing the hazards of day to day combat. This regulation also stated the Combat Infantryman Badge was authorized for award to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS and required that they must have served in active ground combat while assigned or attached to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental or smaller size. In order to justify correction of a military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000085
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 6 April 1970 with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unsuitability due to character and behavior disorder. In view of the change, the general discharge issued to the applicant at the time of his separation is inconsistent with the standards for discharge for unsuitability, character and behavior disorder (now known as personality disorder) which subsequently became effective. Since these new standards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000086
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically retired instead of assigned to the Retired Reserve. If the evidence establishes that the service member adequately performed his duties until the time the service member was referred for physical evaluation, the member may be considered fit for duty even though medical evidence indicates questionable physical ability to continue to perform duty. The evidence of record shows the applicant underwent surgery on 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000101
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Action Badge (CAB). While the applicant provided a copy of a narrative and a signed request for the CAB, there is no available evidence nor did he provide evidence that he was ever awarded the CAB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000105
The applicant states that going absent without leave (AWOL) from basic combat training as a trainee does not qualify to be the same class of offenses described in Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). On 18 November 1998, the applicant was discharged from active duty and was issued an UOTHC characterization of service based on the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200. He was charged with being AWOL for 707 days, circumstances which clearly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000108
The applicant provides an award certificate and citation for the Army Commendation Medal in support of his application. There are no orders for the Army Commendation Medal in the available records. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to amend his DD Form 214 to show the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000109
Records show that the applicant served during a qualifying period for award of the National Defense Service Medal. Therefore, his records 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. showing in addition to the award shown on his DD Form 214, effective 24 December 1956, his authorized awards include the Korea Defense Service Medal and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000110
A review of the applicant's military personnel records shows that, based on his service in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, he may be authorized awards that are not shown on his DD Form 214. Thus, based on the available evidence and in the absence of definitive evidence, it is reasonable to conclude that the applicant redeployed from SWA on 18 February 1991. c. In view of the foregoing, it would be appropriate to correct item 18 of the applicants DD Form 214 to show he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000111
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). At the time of the applicants separation, there was no regulatory requirement to list service in Vietnam on the DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 32 of the applicant's DD Form 214 the entry RVN service from 23 October 1962 to 19 April 1963. _______XXX_______________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000112
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There are no orders in the applicants service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. There is no evidence the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart while he served in Iraq.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000114
There are no orders in the applicants service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. There is no evidence the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart while he served in Iraq.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000115
Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. 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 Army Good Conduct Medal (first award) for the period from 1 September 1964 to 31 August 1967; and b. adding to item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000116
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 5 June 2007, at a mental status evaluation, the applicant's behavior was normal. On 28 September 2007, the applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14 (Separation for Misconduct) by reason of misconduct (serious offense).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000118
This form further shows the applicant completed a total of 9 years, 11 months, and 10 days of creditable military service. He also had 273 days of lost time (from 5 January to 4 October 1978) during this period of service. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.