ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011776
She was released from active duty on 23 January 2009 after 2 years, 8 months and 19 days and issued a DD Form 214. It is this DD Form 214 the applicant is asking to be corrected. The evidence confirms the applicant served on active duty between 5 May 2006 and 23 January 2009, a period of 2 years, 8 months, and 19 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011778
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. War Department Circular 186-1944 further provided that the Combat Infantryman Badge was to be awarded only to infantrymen serving with infantry units of brigade, regimental, or smaller size. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011780
The evidence in this case shows the FSM elected coverage for the applicant as his spouse upon his retirement in 1978 and did not remarry after his 13 June 1983 divorce from the applicant. In view of the facts of this case, it would be appropriate to correct the record to show that the FSM changed his SBP election from spouse to former spouse on the date of his divorce from the applicant and to provide the applicant all SBP annuity payments due from the date of the FSM's death as a matter of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011782
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The SSN entered in item 1 (Social Security Account Number) of this document is the same as the one listed on the applicant's DD Form 214, which he now claims is incorrect. Further, the SSN listed on his DD Form 214 is the same one listed on the only two other documents in his record that contain an SSN, which are a USAAC Form 170 and USAR discharge orders.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011790
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank as sergeant, pay grade E-5, effective 1 April 1996; his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 18B2VS1; and all of his awards. He also request correction of his DD Form 214 to show active duty credit for his 3 years while on the temporary disability retired list (TDRL). Item 9 (Awards, Decorations and Campaigns) of the applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011791
He had served 2 years and 10 days of total active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) and his marksmanship awards. 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 him the CIB effective 23 October 1969 and the AGCM for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011793
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of two Army Achievement Medals and his promotion to pay grade E-4. The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show two awards of the Army Achievement Medal. The evidence of record shows that while serving in the Regular Army the applicant was advanced to pay grade E-3 on 30 December 1992, the highest grade he satisfactorily held during his period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011794
The applicant requests, in effect, amendment of his unit's deployment orders and payment of retroactive entitlements associated with Involuntary Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP). The applicant's contentions that his records should be amended to show that the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 day BOG requirement in order to be eligible for receipt of Involuntary AIP and that he should be paid retroactive entitlements associated with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011797
Counsel requests an upgrade of the applicant's discharge under other than honorable conditions. The applicant submitted two letters containing character references from individuals who have known him for 3 to 10 years. Army Regulation 635-200 also provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011799
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 in support of his application. Therefore, it would be appropriate to add these awards to his record and DD Form 214 at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item 22c the entry "Foreign and/or Sea Service (USARPAC-RVN)"; b. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; c. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Armed Forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011800
The applicant states, in effect, his discharge document shows his rank as corporal (CPL) and he was promoted to SGT during a field commission. The available evidence shows the highest rank the applicant satisfactorily held was the rank of CPL. There is no evidence in the available record and none was provided by the applicant to show he was promoted to SGT during a field promotion prior to 4 June 1946 (his date of separation).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011806
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. However, there is no evidence in the available record, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence to show that he met the criteria for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. While his records show that he held an infantryman MOS, the available evidence does not show that he engaged in active ground combat while he was in Vietnam or that he was assigned or attached to an infantry unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011807
RCSBP allows a retirement-eligible Reserve Soldier to elect to receive reduced retired pay during the Soldiers lifetime in order to provide a continuation of a portion of the retired pay to a survivor upon death. Under this option, if the Soldier lives until 60, Soldier will be given an opportunity at that time to elect standard SBP). The applicant alleges he did not receive his RCSBP paperwork due to an incorrect address on file at the HRC-STL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011808
The applicant requests correction of the narrative reason for separation on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was separated due to completion of required service. 2. The applicant's record contains a DA Form 4126-R (Bar to Reenlistment Certificate) in which his commander recommended that the applicant be barred from reenlistment in the Army for positive results on his urinalysis administered on 7 January 1985. _______ _ _XXX______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011809
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 6 March 1979, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011811
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show a diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) instead of schizophrenia. Based on a review of the objective medical evidence of record, the findings of the PEB were that the applicant's medical and physical impairment prevented him from reasonable performance of duties required by his grade and military specialty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011812
This medal was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. 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 Vietnam Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011813
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 January 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090011813 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Also, he was assigned to Germany following his initial entry training and while there he developed a drug habit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011814
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his date of separation from the Army as 3 August 1970. However, the evidence of record shows the applicant's separation date from the Army was 3 August 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by providing the applicant a corrected DD Form 214 showing the date "3 August 1970" in item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011815
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The evidence of record shows the applicant requested upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge on 21 May 1991 and that the ADRB determined the applicant's discharge was proper and equitable. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011818
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Counsel requests that the applicant's last unit of assignment and duty station be added to his separation document. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011821
The opinion states that the applicant requests his military records be changed to reflect disability compensation for the scar that resulted from surgery on his pilonidal cyst and that he claims the scar was the result of medical malpractice and therefore should be compensated. The opinion points out that on 8 June 2004 an informal PEB found the applicant's pilonidal cyst had existed prior to service and that its condition had worsened as a result of the natural progression of the EPTS...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011822
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 any awards not currently shown. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 9 January 1986.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011823
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that he submitted an application for appointment as a warrant officer. Records show the applicant was honorably discharged from the ARNG on 16 February 2006 in the rank/grade of SSG/E-6, he was transferred to the USAR Retired Reserve in the rank/grade of SSG/E-6, and the highest rank/grade he held during his tenure of military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011825
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. However, the separation authority may direct a general discharge if such is merited by the Soldiers overall record. While the applicant states that he believed that he was going to be given a general discharge, he was given the right to a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011827
While the applicant was an infantryman serving as a rifleman, there is no evidence that he actually engaged the enemy in combat. As such, there is insufficient evidence in which to award the applicant the CIB. There is no evidence to show that the applicant participated in aerial combat assaults and there is no evidence that he participated in at least 25 such assault missions, the minimum criteria for award of the AM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011828
The applicant requests that his 1990 bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The evidence of record failed to establish a basis upon which clemency could be granted and upon which the severity of the punishment imposed could be moderated with an upgrade of the applicant's bad conduct discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011833
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show he served on active duty during the Korea War. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he served on active duty during the Korea War. The evidence of record shows the applicant entered active service on 27 October 1950 and he was honorably separated on 1 June 1952.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011834
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) as follows: a. show award of the Good Conduct Medal, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the NATO Medal, and the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge; and b. show he was awarded a linguist military occupational specialty (MOS). The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Good Conduct Medal, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011835
This letter notified the applicant that he had completed the required years of service and would be eligible for retired pay upon application at age 60. The evidence of record shows that upon receipt of his 20-year letter, the applicant executed an SBP Election Certificate, on 26 September 1979, electing immediate coverage under Option C for "spouse and children" at a reduced amount. The evidence of record further shows that as he neared age 60, the applicant executed another form, in this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011837
The applicant states that he received a Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) rating decision, dated 27 April 2009, that awarded him a 100-percent service-connected disability. However, an award of a DVA rating does not establish error or injustice in the separation document. His DD Form 214 captures his period of active service and the reason for his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011840
However, the HRC CRSC Branch denied the applicant's request that his 100-percent disability rating for PTSD be approved as combat related. Such disabilities must be compensated by the VA and rated at least 10-percent disabling. Without evidence to establish a direct, causal relationship between the applicant's PTSD and war, there is insufficient basis in which to grant his requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011844
The applicants DD Form 214 shows that the applicant entered active duty on 9 August 1953 while serving as a member of the Army National Guard. Therefore, lacking any derogatory information or a formal unit commanders disqualification that would have precluded him from receiving the award, it would be appropriate and serve the interests of justice and equity to award him the AGCM for his period of qualifying honorable active duty service from 9 August 1953 through 30 July 1955 and to add...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011847
The applicant provides the FSM's Certificate of Death, Marriage License, WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation Certificate of Service), VA documents, and the letter and attachments the applicant submitted to her Congressional Representative. There is no documentation in the reconstructed records that shows the FSM was a POW. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the FSM the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011848
There are no orders in the available records which show the applicant received a second award of the Purple Heart. The applicant participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars. 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 Medical Badge effective 17 April 1969; b. awarding him the first...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011850
BOARD DATE: 15 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090011850 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Additionally paragraph 6.1.2.2.3 and Army Regulation 135-101 (Appointment of Reserve Commissioned Officers for Assignment to Army Medical Department Branches), table 3-1, state that to receive additional credit, any additional degree must add adjunctive skills to the primary specialty and must contribute directly to performance in the anticipated position in the Military Service concerned. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011854
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 March 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090011854 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-5 prescribes that item 18 of a DD Form 214 for a Reserve Soldier ordered to active duty and deployed to a foreign country will show "ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY IN SUPPORT OF (OPERATION NAME) PER 10 U.S.C. As a result, the Board recommends that Item 18 of the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 29 March 2003 be amended by: a. deleting the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011855
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 MAY 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090011855 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under Title 10, U.S. Code for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011856
On 19 December 2006, the applicants immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 14-12(c) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) for misconduct, commission of a serious offense, due to his wrongful use of marijuana and methylenedioxy amphetamines (MDA) during a unit urinalysis on 18 November 2006. On 5 January 2007, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011858
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 December 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090011858 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The DD Form 214 that he was furnished at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was furnished an MBK (Completion of Required Service) separation code and his RE code is reflected as "N/A." _______ _ 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 | CY2009 | 20090011859
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 March 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090011859 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The available evidence shows the applicant served a period of active duty service under Title 10, U.S. Code. As a result, the Board recommends that the state Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he is authorized to use 84 days of PDMRA within the 12-month period commencing from the date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011862
There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Records show the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service for award of the Army Good Conduct 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 Army Good Conduct Medal for exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011866
The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged from the ARNG and as a Reserve of the Army on 26 February 2008 and his service was incorrectly calculated to show he had only completed 18 years of service for non-regular retirement. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve. As a result, the Board recommends that all state Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011867
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) denial of his request for medical retirement. He also requests reconsideration of the dates entered on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) showing his service in Southwest Asia. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011869
On or about 15 April 2007, the applicant's commander referred him to the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) for evaluation. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The SPD code of JPC was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 9, due to rehabilitation failure.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011870
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available record contains no documentation of his service in Iraq beyond what is recorded on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Without official documentation to support the applicant's statements that he was under hostile fire, there is insufficient evidence to show the applicant qualified for award of the Combat Action Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011871
He also stated, "I only processed awards for the 1st Brigade personnel who had been involved - the Brigade Commander, the Brigade S3 [the deceased FSM], and the Brigade S2"; (b) "[b]ased on eyewitness reports, for instance, I submitted my Brigade Commander, Colonel 'Buck' N_____, for the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions at Ong Thanh on 17 October 1967"; (c) "Division Headquarters returned that recommendation without action with the note that the Division Commander believed that no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011872
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar. However, there is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence which shows he received the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to award this marksmanship badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011873
On 16 August 1977, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued a DD Form 794A (Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate). His DD Form 214 shows he had completed a total of 2 years, 3 months, and 4 days of creditable active military service this period and he had 130 days of time lost. By regulation in effect at the time, the entry for item 21 will include time lost by reason of AWOL, confinement, and excess...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011874
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 15 November 1985, the separation authority, after considering all the evidence, recommendations, and as a result of the applicant's recalcitrance toward sincere rehabilitation, directed the applicant be eliminated from service for personal abuse of drugs and alcohol in accordance with chapter 9, Army Regulation 635-200 and that he be issued a GD. There is no indication that the applicant applied...