ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000119
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). Paragraph 2-13 contains policy on the Vietnam Service Medal and states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized for wear with this award for each RVN campaign a member is credited with participating in. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 July 1979 to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000120
The applicant provides his statement through his counsel. The applicant's record shows that on 25 May 2006, he submitted a request for resignation for the good of the service in lieu of a general court-martial based on the court-martial charges preferred against him on 8 May 2006. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant or counsel has not provided sufficient evidence showing that the contested report was unjust or prepared in error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000126
The applicant requests correction of his date of birth (DOB) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) from 19 October 1938 to 13 October 1938. Item 5 (Date of Birth) of his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his DOB as 19 October 1938. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 be corrected to show his correct DOB as 13 October 1938.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000128
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) be removed from the restricted portion of his official military personnel file (OMPF). Therefore, the non-transmittal of those documents with a DA Form 2627 cannot be used as a basis for the removal of a DA Form 2627 from the OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000132
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 March 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090000132 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 95th Adjutant General Battalion (Reception) Permanent Orders 268-002, dated 24 September 2008, duplicates the award accomplished by U.S. Army Garrison-Redstone Permanent Orders 342-13, dated 8 December 2005, and should, therefore, be revoked and removed from the applicant's records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000133
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending on 21 March 2006, hereafter referred to as the subject DD Form 214, be corrected to show she entered an active duty status at the end of February 2005 instead of 9 April 2005. She also requests that the DD Form 214 be corrected to show all of her active duty service. There is no DD Form 214 in the applicants record for this period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000134
On 7 January 2009, new information was received from the National Guard Bureau in regard to the decision of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20080013766, dated 30 October 2008. Additionally, the applicant's records should be corrected to show he was promoted to CW2 effective 25 October 2008 and granted Federal Recognition on this date. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant amendment of the decision of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000135
At the time, an undesirable discharge was normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged for misconduct; however, the separation authority could direct that a general discharge be issued if the individual had been awarded a personal decoration or if warranted by the particular circumstances in his or her case. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000136
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show his last name as Valadez. However, the Passport alone is insufficient evidence to show that his last name of Valedez on his DD Form 214 should be corrected, and he has not shown that the Army's records are indeed wrong. 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 | CY2009 | 20090000141
On 5 January 1985, only so much of the applicant's sentence that provided for a forfeiture of all pay and allowances, confinement for 2 years, and a bad conduct discharge was approved and ordered to be executed. The Board may elect to change the punishment and/or the characterization of service if clemency is determined to be appropriate. 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 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000143
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 April 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090000143 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that the record of his special court-martial conviction be relocated to the restricted portion of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). He was promoted to sergeant, pay grade E-5, on 1 September 1997 and to staff sergeant, pay grade E-6, on 1 March 2002.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000144
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 his date of birth (DOB) as "03 March 1962." Although the applicant states that his DOB should be "03 March 1962" on his DD Form 214, his birth certificate and other official documents in his service records reflect his DOB as 27 March 1962.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000145
The applicant requests, in effect, that a DA Form 2627-1 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ) be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). However, the evidence of record confirms the disposition and filing of the record of NJP he accepted on 18 December 1973, while he was serving in the rank of SP4, was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation. _______ _ xxx_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000148
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a discharge under honorable conditions (General Discharge). Accordingly, he was discharged in absentia with an undesirable discharge on 1 June 1973, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, due to conviction by civil authorities. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000150
The evidence of record shows the applicant's separation processing under the provisions of chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200, was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation. The medical evidence of record and the independent medical evidence provided by the applicant, while showing his back condition was treated and evaluated prior to separation, fail to show this condition or any other condition or illness he suffered from at the time of his discharge was sufficiently...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000151
The evidence shows the applicant was advanced to the rank/pay grade of private/E-2 on 2 December 1983. On 3 December 1984, the applicant's commander notified him he was initiating action to eliminate him from the service prior to the expiration of his term of service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13. The evidence shows the applicant was discharged in the rank and pay grade of private/E-1 on 9 January 1985 under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000152
This document shows the applicant's unit is eligible for award of the Valorous Unit Award for actions during the period 31 January 1968 to 25 February 1968 based on Department of the Army General Orders Number 43, dated 1970. The entry on the Vietnam Casualty Roster and the applicant's DA Form 20 which show he was wounded on 23 June 1968 in Vietnam are accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000154
The applicant requests that he receive constructive service credit for Board Certification. The DA Form 5974-R further shows in Part III (Computation of Entry Grade and Date of Rank) that he received 11 years of constructive credit. He was appointed a captain, pay grade O-3, which used 4 years of the constructive credit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000156
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his request that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. The applicant requested reconsideration of his request that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded. On 22 August 2003, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of chapter 10 (Discharge in Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial), Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) in lieu of trial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000157
The applicant requests additional awards pertaining to the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) and Operation Enduring Freedom and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show that he served in military occupational specialty (MOS) 95B (Military Police) for 5 years and 3 months instead of 2 years and 8 months. However, his record does not show the date he completed the 95B training and/or was awarded MOS 95B. With respect to the applicant's service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000158
Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was awarded the American Theater Service Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. The evidence of record shows the FSM was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. 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 | CY2009 | 20090000159
In his reconsideration request, the applicant alleges that the only reason the Army G-1 refused to return his nomination to the Senate was that former officers were not entitled to an SSB. However, there is insufficient evidence to support this claim. The evidence of record clearly shows the Senate failed to give its advice and consent to the applicant's promotion nomination and as a result he was not promoted by the President.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000160
The applicant states, in effect, that the commanding officer of A Company, 2nd Battalion, 37th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division told the applicant that he submitted a Silver Star award recommendation for the applicant's gallant actions in combat on 3 October 1967 in the Republic of Vietnam. There are no general orders in the applicants records that show award of the Silver Star. The applicant's military personnel record and the web-based ADCARS do not contain orders awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000161
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) from his official records and restoration to his former grade with back pay and allowances. The witness statements submitted by the applicant were dated 8 December 2008, 6 months after the applicant's Article 15 was imposed on 17 June 2008. The record of NJP is filed in accordance with the applicable Army regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000167
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The Department of the Army SPD/RE Cross Reference Table in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge indicated that RE-3 was the proper code to assign members separated under the provisions of chapter 9, Army Regulation 635-200 with an SPD code of JPC. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's discharge processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation, and that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000169
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show award of the Combat Action Badge, the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM). There are no orders for the Combat Action Badge or the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device in the available records. There are no orders for the Combat Action Badge in the available records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000170
The DD Form 214 also shows the applicant was honorably discharged on 2 August 1969 at Di An, RVN, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) for the convenience of the government. The evidence of record also shows that the applicants DD Form 214 with an effective date of 2 August 1969 documents the applicants period of honorable active duty service from 29 November 1968 through 2 August 1969. The evidence of record shows the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000176
Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) of the applicant's DD Form 214 contains the entry "0012 01 05" (12 years, 1 month, and 5 days). Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) provides that corrections identified in the shaded areas of the DD Form 214 (which includes item 12a and 12c) subsequent to the Soldier's departure from the transition center or the distribution of the DD Form 214 may only be made by issuing a DD Form 215. ___________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000179
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Iraq from 11 March 2004 to 10 March 2005. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served in Kuwait/Iraq from 11 March 2004 to 10 March 2005, as reflected on his award of the Army Commendation Medal. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to correct his records to show he completed a period of 1 year of foreign service in Iraq from 11 March 2004...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000180
She further states, in effect, that she is confused about the medical conditions stated on the DA Forms 3349 (Physical Profile), dated 30 July 1997, 24 March 2004, 25 February 2005, and 1 September 2005, as they all relate to feet conditions. On 22 August 2005, the applicant concurred with the PEB and requested transfer to the Retired Reserve. As such, the unfitting condition was properly not considered service related and, therefore, would not have supported her qualifying for a medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000182
She states a reasonable person would use the weight ticket filed for her July 2008 move from IN to AZ as a substitute for the weight ticket she was unable to obtain in August 2008. When the applicant presented the local transportation office with the paperwork and receipts for her PPM move, there were no weight tickets for her HHG. After the applicants chain of command intervened on her behalf, the transportation office allowed if she would reload her HHG and weight them out, they would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000185
The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 27 January 1983, court-martial charges were preferred for his period of AWOL. Paragraph 3-7b states that a general discharge (GD) is a separation under honorable conditions issued to a Soldier whose military record was satisfactory but not so meritorious as to warrant an honorable discharge; 3) Paragraph 3-7c states that an UOTHC discharge is issued when there is one or more acts or omissions that constitute a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000191
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 Combat Medical Badge. The applicant states he was attached to the 2nd Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment in the Republic of Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his action in combat. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Combat Medical Badge is awarded to medical department personnel (colonel and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000192
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 4 July 2008 to show award of the Purple Heart and the Drivers Badge (correctly known as the Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-W [for wheeled vehicle] Bar). The memorandum for record provided by the applicant which shows his commander requested that he be awarded the Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-W Bar is accepted as sufficient evidence to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000194
The applicant requests, in effect, amendment of his unit's deployment orders and payment of retroactive entitlements associated with Involuntary Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP). Headquarters, United States Army Field Artillery Center and Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Orders 020-301, dated 20 January 2004, deployed the applicant's unit and its members to the Central Command's (CENTCOM) area of responsibi-lity (AOR) in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom on 25 January 2004 for a period of 356...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000195
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his discharge document to show two awards of the Bronze Star Medal, two awards of the Purple Heart, and any other awards or decorations he may have been awarded during his military service. e. DA Form 4980-10, dated 3 August 1990, that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 7 April 1968 in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000197
The applicants military personnel records contain a copy of Headquarters, Fort Ord, California, General Court-Martial Order Number 68, dated 10 September 1965, which documents the following charge, specification, pleas, findings, sentence, and action. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed the 3-week Basic Airborne course and he was awarded the Parachutist Badge by Headquarters, U.S. Army Infantry Training Center, Fort Benning, Special Orders 35, dated 14 February 1963. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000198
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-5 provides in pertinent part, that decorations, service medals, campaign credits, and badges awarded or authorized for all periods of service will be entered in Item 13 of the DD Form 214. 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).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000199
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence of record shows the applicant was advanced only one pay grade during his nearly two years of service and was not awarded any award for achievement which would shed light on his performance. There is no evidence available pertaining to his conduct and efficiency ratings to be used as a basis in determining his entitlement to award of the Good Conduct Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000205
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. The evidence of records shows the applicant was honorably released from active duty on 24 April 1954 and transferred to the Enlisted Reserve Corps to complete the remainder of his 8 year service obligation under the Universal Military Training and Service Act.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000206
Item 9 on the applicant's DD Form 214 shows the entry "30 Jan 43" [30 January 1943] and item 24 of his DD Form 214 does not show award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 9 of the applicant's DD Form 214 the entry "30 Jan 43" and replacing it with the entry "30 Jun 43," b. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 4 January 1970 in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000208
The applicant requests, in effect, to have the packet he submitted for promotion be considered by the Reserve Position Vacancy Board (PVB) in March 2009 and to extend his mandatory retirement date. The applicant's record is void of any documentation to show that the Secretary of the Army (SA) determined the applicant to be the only qualified officer available to the fill a position vacancy within his unit. Army Regulation 135-155 further states that officers failed of selection by a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000211
The applicant requests, in effect, to be awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, two oak leaf clusters (correctly known as bronze service stars) for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, and any other awards he is entitled to receive. The applicants DD Form 214, Item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) shows he was awarded the Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000212
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 MAY 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090000212 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 his deployment to Iraq. The applicant's military pay records combined with his personal statements and his Soldier Deployment History Out-Processing Report are accepted as sufficient evidence as a basis to amend item 18 of his DD Form 214 to show the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000215
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Combat Action Badge (CAB), the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) and that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected accordingly. The applicant states that he is entitled to awards of the CAB, the ICM, and the AFEM based on his service in an imminent danger area in Iraq from 23 January 2003 to 26 August 2003. There is no evidence in the available...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000216
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show that he was retired due to physical disability or that he received separation pay. The applicant provides, in support of his application, copies of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); a memorandum from the Tennessee Army National Guard, dated 24 April 2007, with enclosures; Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Rating Decisions, dated in 2008 and 2009; Notification of Eligibility...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000218
Service members qualified for the GWOTEM by reasons of service between 19 March 2003 and 28 February 2005, in an area for which the Iraq Campaign Medal was subsequently authorized, will remain qualified for that medal. The applicant served a period of qualifying service in Iraq/Kuwait for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with one bronze service star. However, the Military Awards regulation directs that no service member shall be entitled to award of the Iraq Campaign Medal and the GWOTEM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000220
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, in the absence of military records which show the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds resulting from hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000221
The attending physician stated that the applicant had no objective findings to support her low back pain and recommended her separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 5-17, due to her inability to perform the activities required to be a Soldier. The unit commander notified the applicant of her pending separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5, paragraph 5-17, for other designated physical or mental conditions. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000222
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) be added to Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant provides her DD Form 214, a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), and an MSM certificate in support of her application. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...