ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012565
On 24 May 1984 the applicant was notified by his unit commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, commission of a serious offense, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 3 July 1984 the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, by reason of misconduct drug abuse, with an under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012575
The DD Form 214 the applicant was issued shows he completed 11 years, 1 month, and 15 days of active military service. On 22 September 2000, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade his bad conduct discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012581
Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge provided for assigning an RE code of 2 to members who were fully qualified for immediate reenlistment and were separated for the convenience of the government under the provisions of chapter 5, Army Regulation 635-200; however, this RE code...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012582
The applicant states that he volunteered for assignment to the 4th Infantry Division and contends that his military records show he served in combat; however, the Combat Infantryman Badge is not shown on his DD Form 214. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012584
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 18 July 1984, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for commission of a serious offense (second degree assault) for which he was convicted in civilian court and sentenced to 3 years confinement. The applicant contends that a civilian court denied him probation and he served only 5 months in civilian...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012585
The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show awards for his service in support of operations in the Republic of Vietnam. The available evidence shows that the applicant served in Thailand with the 538th Engineer Battalion in support of military operations in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012586
The applicant provides, in support of his application, a copy of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation for Active Duty), an undated self-authored statement, and two memoranda from the Veterans Affairs, Psychiatry/Mental Health, Long Beach CA, Staff Psychiatrists, dated 8 January 2004 and 25 March 2005. On 24 June 1977, the applicant was informed that under the DOD Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP) his application had been examined and that after reviewing the findings and conclusion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012587
She then became a Regular Army (RA) nurse and completed 3 years of active duty on 26 March 2009. Had the applicant accepted active duty in lieu of repaying her ROTC debt, she would have been obligated to serve 3 years of active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending the applicant's ROTC scholarship contract to show that she would satisfy the service obligation under the original terms of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012588
Depending on the purpose, documents will be filed in the OMPF in one of three sections: performance, service, or restricted. This paragraph also provides that documents in the restricted section of the OMPF are those that must be permanently kept to maintain an unbroken, historical record of a Soldier's service, conduct, duty performance, and evaluation periods; show corrections to other parts of the OMPF; record investigation reports and appellate actions; and protect the interests of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012593
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to an honorable discharge (HD) or no less than a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD). It does contain a DD Form 214 that shows he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, that he received a UD on 5 October 1971, and that he completed 1 year, 6 months, and 27 days of active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012594
A review of the applicant's service record shows no derogatory information in the form of nonjudicial punishment, lost time, or suspension of favorable personnel action that would have disqualified him for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012595
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 December 1994, to show that the date he entered active duty (AD) was in November 1974 instead of 22 June 1977. However, the evidence of record only shows that he enlisted in the USAR DEP on 14 November 1974 and that he did not enlist in the Regular Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012597
The applicant, the grandson of the former service member (FSM), requests that the FSM's separation documents be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart. The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, the evidence is not sufficient to correct the FSM's records to show award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012600
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Additionally, evidence shows that the applicant participated in four campaigns during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 27 January 1967 to 3 November 1968; c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012602
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 25 September 1970; a DD Form 215, dated 19 July 1990; and three pages of his DA Form 20 in support of his request. 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 evidence of record does not support the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012604
He states that his mobilization orders were revoked on 2 October 2008, he was given a DD Form 220 (Active Duty Report) that indicates he did not complete any service, and he was told that he was not going to be paid for the period 1 to 22 October 2008 or authorized any travel pay. e. USAHRC, St. Louis, Missouri, Orders C-04-807761, dated 23 April 2008, show the applicant was reassigned from the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement) to the 421st Quartermaster Company (Airdrop Support), Fort...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012606
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity regarding his entitlement to this badge, in the absence of evidence that the applicant actively participated in combat while assigned to an infantry unit, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case. __________X_______________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012607
The record includes physical evaluation board (PEB) proceedings showing that a PEB determined he would be temporarily retired with a disability rating of 70 percent for post-traumatic stress disorder and spinal fusion on 29 September 2009. Each request was denied based on the determination that the applicant's injury was not the result of a traumatic event under TSGLI standards. The available evidence does not show the applicant's injury was the result of a traumatic event as defined in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012613
Additionally, there is no evidence that the grenade that caused his wound was being used at the time of his injury in the heat of battle. Absent evidence which conclusively shows that the applicant sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action or as a result of "friendly fire" in the "heat of battle," that he was treated by medical personnel for those wounds or injuries, and that this treatment was made a matter of official record, there is insufficient basis for awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012617
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Evidence of record shows the applicants request for separation under the provisions of Chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 for the good of the service to avoid trial by court-martial was voluntary, administratively correct, and in compliance with applicable regulations. The applicants record shows he received nonjudicial punishment for a short period of being AWOL and that charges were preferred against him after he accrued in excess...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012624
The ABCMR's decision in Docket Number AR20080015551 incorrectly directed that the applicant's DOB on his NGB Form 22 dated 6 July 2000 be changed to reflect his DOB as being 10 April 1953, when in fact it intended the document to reflect a DOB of 11 March 1953. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant amendment of the decision of the ABCMR set forth in Docket Number AR20080015551, dated 9 April 2009, to show that the NGB Form 22 for the period ending 6 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012628
The applicants military records are not available. There is no evidence of record to show the applicant was treated for a wound that would have entitled him to the Purple Heart. The fact that neither the medical record nor the report of the separation physical examination recorded any reference to a preexisting battle injury to the right ankle tends to reinforce the conclusion that there was none.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012630
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his rank as captain (CPT) instead of first lieutenant (1LT) and award of the Army Commendation Medal. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show his rank as a CPT and award of the Army Commendation Medal. Although he was promoted to CPT 2 years later while in the USAR, his active duty rank is correctly shown on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012632
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Bronze Star Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012633
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with bronze service star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Global War of Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. The evidence clearly shows that the applicant served on active duty during qualifying periods for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012634
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Army Superior Unit Award. Available evidence shows the applicant served for a qualifying period of active service in Bosnia-Herzegovina in support of Operation Joint Endeavor during the period 11 January to 23 July 1996. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012636
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 January 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090012636 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 7 May 1986, was awarded the military occupational specialty of patient administration specialist, and was promoted to pay grade E-6. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the KDSM to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012637
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows that during his service with the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry in Vietnam, his unit was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service from 19 July 1968 to 14 May 1969 based on Department of the Army General Orders Number 43, dated 1970 and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for service from 18 March 1868 to 2 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012640
The incident described by the applicant fits the regulatory examples of enemy-related injuries which clearly justify award of the Purple Heart, particularly the example of injury received in action and caused by an enemy placed mine or trap. Notwithstanding the additional information provided by the applicants Member of Congress and Colonel D___, there is no contemporaneous evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action. Regrettably, absent evidence which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012641
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: a. show his service in Southwest Asia from 11 December 1990 to 12 May 1991, Bosnia from 10 March 1997 to 5 July 1997, and Iraq from 4 April 2003 to 3 April 2004, and b. show three awards of the Meritorious Service Medal instead of two. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should show his service in Southwest Asia, Bosnia, and Iraq, and award of a third Meritorious...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012642
Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show the Army Commendation Medal. The applicant's records show he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and that he participated in three campaigns while serving in the RVN. General Orders show the applicant is entitled to award of the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation which is not shown on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012644
The applicant's military personnel records do not contain any orders or other evidence that shows he was awarded the Air Medal. There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was awarded the Air 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 Army Good Conduct Medal for exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity for the period 22 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012651
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), issued on 26 May 2007, be corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) (3rd Award), Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (3rd Award), and the Meritorious Honor Award. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), paragraph 1-41 states that the order and precedence for awards and decorations when worn are as follows: a. Decorations, the Good Conduct Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012653
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant states that he received injuries to his mouth during a mortar attack on 5 May 1968. The evidence provided by the applicant shows that he had an injury to his face on the same morning that an enemy attack occurred on his headquarters.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012657
The applicant requests constructive credit for his Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS). The applicant provides, in support of his application, copies of his DA Form 71 (Oath of Office - Military Personnel), dated 16 May 2009; his MPAS Degree, dated 10 May 2003; his Bachelor of Science Degree, dated 17 August 2001; transcripts from the Nebraska Medical Center; two sets of orders for active duty; his DA Form 5074-4R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit [Medical and Dental...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012658
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect that the third digit of his social security account number (SSAN) is "9" instead of "0" as currently reflected. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that the third digit of his SSAN as recorded on his DD Form 214 is "9" instead of "0" as currently reflected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012659
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 Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 6 November 1969 in the Republic of Vietnam; and b. adding to his DD Form 214 awards of the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012661
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. However, there is insufficient evidence to support granting the applicant's requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012665
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 12f (Foreign Service) of his 1992 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he served 8 months overseas vice 6 months and 26 days. The applicant states that dates on his DD Form 214 show 6 months and 26 days when they should show 8 months. There is no other evidence in the available records or provided by the applicant that confirms he had any additional foreign service or that the entry in item 12f...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012668
The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his last duty assignment was the 196th Aviation Company and to document both his tours in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the 1st award of the AGCM for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 2 October 1967 through 25 September 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012669
A review of the applicant's service record shows no derogatory information in the form of nonjudicial punishment, lost time, or suspension of favorable personnel action that would have disqualified her for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Lacking any derogatory information on file that would have disqualified her, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service ending with the termination...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012670
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 21 December 1972, the applicant was convicted by a summary court-martial of being absent without leave (AWOL) from 6 November 1972 to 27 November 1972. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against him or her or of a lesser included offense which authorizes the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge and he or she must indicate that he or she has been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012672
The applicants military records may be corrected to show his DA Form 3286-66 was amended to include the sentence, "If ACF benefits in the amount of $40,000.00 (exclusive of MGIB benefits) were authorized by the official processing you for enlistment and the Government fails to pay the full amount under the appropriate provisions and such failure results in nonpayment of ACF benefits in the amount of $40,000.00 over the amount of the MGIB benefits, the Army may pay said benefits in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012673
Evidence of record shows the applicant was appointed as a WO1 in the Army National Guard on 18 November 2005. Based on the foregoing and in accordance with the governing regulation, it would be equitable to correct her military records to show her effective date of promotion to CW2 as 18 November 2007 with a DOR of 18 November 2007. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012674
The applicant requests, in effect, that his home of record at his time of entry into the Regular Army be corrected to show Escondido, California instead of Hopkinsville, Kentucky. He further states that his reenlistment contract shows his home of record as Escondido, California. Based on the evidence of record, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army at the Nashville, Tennessee MEPS and he identified his Hopkinsville, Kentucky address as his permanent home of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012676
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code of 1 which would allow him to enlist without a waiver. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes), table 2-3, indicates the SPD code of LBK denotes completion of required active service. ___________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 | 20090012678
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 7c (Color Hair), item 7d (Color Eyes) and the Social Security Number (SSN) entry in item 32 (Remarks). He further states the fifth digit of his SSN is 2 and not 8, as is currently listed on his DD Form 214. A review of all of item 7 of the applicant's DD Form 214 reveals that there were no entries made in items 7a and 7b and that the entries in item 7c and 7d were incorrect.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012679
Section 1450(f)(3)(C) provides that an election may not be deemed to have been made unless the request from the former spouse of the person is received within 1 year of the date of the court order or filing involved. At the time of his retirement, the FSM elected RCSBP coverage for his spouse. Although the applicant could have and should have made a written request to have the FSM's RCSBP converted from spouse coverage to former spouse coverage within 1 year of their divorce, the evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012681
The applicant states that the memorandum disapproving award of the Combat Medical Badge states that while under fire he was not performing his medical duties when in fact he was performing his medical duties by establishing the casualty collection point (CCP) and returning fire to prevent any Soldiers from being killed or wounded. However, there is no mention of the applicant performing medical duties while his unit engaged in active ground combat to close with and destroy the enemy with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012682
This regulation provides, in pertinent part, for award of a bronze service star based on qualifying service for each campaign listed in the regulation and states that authorized bronze service stars will be worn on the appropriate service medal, including the ACM; d. the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served in direct support of OIF. Upon application, such a service member may be authorized the ICM in lieu of...