ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012684
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he participated in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) with former spouse coverage. This document shows the applicant requested that the Court equitably distribute the parties' retirement plans, including, in pertinent part, "Military Retirement, or any and all other forms of retirement and death or survivor's benefits." c. Thus, the evidence of record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012685
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although the applicant held an infantry MOS and he served in an infantry unit while stationed in the Republic of Vietnam, in the absence of evidence confirming the applicant participated in active ground combat with his infantry unit or orders awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge, there is no basis for awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge or correcting his records to show this award. In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012689
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 14 (Military Education) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 7 July 1983 to show he completed the Basic Leadership School in 1978. The applicant's military records for his service in the Regular Army are not available to the Board. _______ _ _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 | 20090012690
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). All Soldiers on active duty, including Reserve Component Soldiers mobilized or National Guard Soldiers activated, on or after 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined, having served 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days are authorized this award; and b. the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012692
The applicant requests that the Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) code of "3" on his 24 September 2004 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to an RE code of "1." Army Regulation 635-5-1 provides that the SPD code of "LBK" is the correct code for RA Soldiers released from active duty for completion of required active service when they are ineligible for, barred from, or otherwise denied reenlistment at the completion of their enlistment. Evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012695
He also requests that his DD Form 214 be corrected to show his active duty awards and military schooling. The DD Form 214, provided by the applicant, is the only official document available. Army Regulation 15185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012697
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge due to medical reasons. He had completed 10 months and 2 days of creditable active service, with 71 days of lost time due to AWOL and confinement. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012699
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show completion of advanced individual training (AIT) and award of the Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar. It states, in pertinent part, that the Soldier's military education in item 14 is obtained from the Soldier's records and shows the formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012708
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 March 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090012708 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states that his promotion packet was erroneously removed from consideration by a position vacancy board (PVB). Although the regulation does not provide for promotion consideration by an SSB for erroneous non-consideration by a PVB, as matter of equity his DOR should be corrected to show 16 January 2008, the date of approval of the October 2007 PVB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012709
The applicant defers to counsel requests, through counsel, in effect, reconsideration of the Board's denial of his request for his general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR), with all related documents, to be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF); and that his records be corrected to show that he was placed on the Retired List in the rank of colonel, pay grade O-6. Counsel states that even though the applicant submitted a detailed rebuttal responding to this finding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012721
The evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in combat as a result of enemy artillery fire on 18 November 1944. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal based on award of this Combat Infantryman Badge and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 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. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012722
Additionally, there are no general orders in the applicant's records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is no evidence in the applicants available service personnel records which shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds. Absent evidence which conclusively shows the applicant sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action, that he was treated by medical personnel for those wounds or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012724
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the Army Achievement Medal (AAM), the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), and the Army of Occupation Medal (AOM). The applicant's military records do not contain orders for the ARCOM, AAM, or AOM. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012726
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although wear of multiple awards of this unit citation badge is not authorized, official military personnel and historical records will indicate all awards received. 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 Infantryman Badge; b. awarding him the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012729
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 in lieu of trial by court martial with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012730
Furthermore, Section 2 (Chronological Record of Military Service) of his DA Form 24 (Service Record) and item 13 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) show he received "Excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military service. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012732
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. It appears the applicant met the eligibility criteria for the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 17 April 1969 through 18 January 1971 based on completion of a period of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012734
The applicant states, in effect, that he was a career Reservist and he was not informed at the time of his discharge that he could elect to be transferred to the Retired Reserve based on at least 15 qualifying years of service. The command surgeon also remarked that the applicant did not meet the retention standards of Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness). On 23 June 1999, the applicant's immediate commander requested the applicant's separation from the USAR by memorandum...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012737
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and any campaign medals/awards he is authorized as a result of his service in Grenada. Award of the Expert Infantryman Badge requires that an individual must have satisfactorily completed the prescribed proficiency tests while assigned or attached to an infantry unit of at least battalion size. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012740
On 4 October 1985, the unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action on the applicant under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), by reason of patterns of misconduct. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) issued to the applicant upon her discharge on 22 October 1985, shows she was separated under the provisions of paragraph 14-12b, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of misconduct ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012745
The applicant requests that a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) be issued to show his dates of service in Saudi Arabia, the Kuwait Liberation Medal - Saudi Arabia, the Kuwait Liberation Medal - Government of Kuwait, and his Army Commendation Medal. The applicant states the dates of his in-country service in Saudi Arabia and the awards are missing from his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012748
Subsequent to receiving this counseling, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial. He further indicated he understood if his discharge request were accepted, he could receive an under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge and that he had been advised of the possible effects of this type of discharge. Therefore,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012749
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with 1960 Device, and four bronze service stars to be worn on his already awarded Vietnam Service Medal. Records show 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....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012750
The applicant further states that during the court-martial proceedings he was told if he requested separation from the military for the good of the service that he would receive an honorable discharge from the post commander. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. There is no evidence in his records and he has not provided any evidence that shows the post commander would drop the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012751
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record does not show that the applicant served in a unit during a period when it was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012753
The applicant's records contain a copy of his DD Form 41 (Record of Emergency Date) that shows his DOB as "6 June 1949." In the absence of documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case. With respect to his DOB, the evidence of record shows that his induction document and one of his DA Forms 20 listed his DOB as 2 June 1949.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012754
On 21 February 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, and for wrongful use of cocaine on four separate dates. The ADRB did not change the reason for discharge for the discharge was for misconduct, abuse of illegal drugs, and fully supported by the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012756
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and that he participated in five campaigns while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012765
The applicant submitted a copy of a memorandum, dated 14 November 2008, addressed to the President, 2008 Engineer Officer Review Board, in which he stated that he would graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology on 20 December 2008. The civilian education requirement is a Baccalaureate Degree. On 18 June 2009, by letter, the Chief, Special Actions Branch, DA Promotions, USAHRC-St. Louis notified the applicant that at the time he was considered for promotion in November 2008, he had not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012766
The applicant's records do not contain flight records showing he met the criteria for award of the Air Medal. Based on the available evidence, he is not entitled to the Air Medal. _______ _ __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 | 20090012772
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: Suspension of Favorable Actions Management Reports AAA-095, dated 28 February 2007 and 4 March 2007; DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ); DA Forms 268 (Report to Suspend Favorable Personnel Actions); Electronic Mail (e-mail) Messages; U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion Denver Memorandum, dated 14 May 2007; U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) Order Number 137-1, dated 17 May 2007; and U.S....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012773
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 April 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090012773 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * she was diagnosed with breast cancer while on active duty and an MEBD was not done while she was on active duty * her cancer is terminal and she was given a prognosis of 9 months to 1 year in October 2008 by doctors at Tripler Army Medical Center * she is being denied medical retirement and benefits 3. The applicant provided a service medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012774
The applicant provides the following documents in support of her application: self-authored statement; electronic mail (e-mail) messages; DD Form 214; Office of the Chief, Army Reserve, Washington, DC memorandum, dated 15 May 2007; Army Reserve Deployment Stabilization Statement, dated 2 June 2009; HRC-Alexandria Memorandum for Record, dated 21 August 2008; Headquarters, Fort Myer Military Community, Arlington, VA, Orders 014-0002, dated 14 January 2009; Honorable Discharge Certificate,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012781
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his "dishonorable" discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. However, a second endorsement to the request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), dated 10 September 1976, is in his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012783
He submitted a claim on 5 May 2006 wherein he claimed OTI (Other Traumatic Injury) ADL loss (dressing, bathing, and transferring) for 120 consecutive days due to multiple fractures of his foot. His claim was re-reviewed and it was determined that his injury was a single limb injury and the medical documentation did not support loss of ADLs. As the original program was being implemented, the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) announced it would initiate a Year One Review of TSGLI.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012784
The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in Vietnam during the period 5 January 1970 to 24 February 1971. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012785
The applicant states that he had 18 years of service and was given an honorable discharge instead of a medical retirement subsequent to a medical evaluation board (MEBD) and physical evaluation board (PEB). On 6 November 2006, the U.S. Army Physical Evaluation Agency (USAPDA) reviewed the applicant's PEB proceedings together with his written statement and approved the PEB's findings and recommendations on behalf of the Secretary of the Army. The official stated: a. on 26 October 2006, an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012789
What can be established with certainty is that the applicant enlisted in the DEP for an MOS which provided for accelerated promotion to pay grade E-4, and enlisted in the RA for an MOS which provided for an accelerated promotion to pay grade E-5. The applicant's records do not contain a recommendation by his commander that he be given accelerated promotion to pay grade E-5. Notwithstanding the ODCS, G-1 advisory opinion and in view of the foregoing, there is insufficient evidence in which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012791
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant arrived in the ROK on or about 2100 hours, 2 January 2009; he was detained by the Korean Police; he was released to the Military Police on 3 January 2009; and he reported to accountability formation on 5 January 2009. c. Records show the applicant's duty status was changed from AWOL to PDY effective 0127 hours, 3 January 2009, and that the DA Form 4187 was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012793
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows: a. he served in Vietnam from 5 January 1970 through 14 February 1971; b. on 18 January 1970, his second day in an operational assignment in Vietnam, he became a helicopter door gunner with A Troop, 2nd Squadron, 17th Calvary and he served in that capacity for his entire tour of duty; c. his awards are listed as the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Aircraft Crewman Badge, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012795
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star. 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 (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012798
The applicant states that the physical evaluation board (PEB) failed to rate the disfigurements he obtained during and as a result of the grenade attack that injured him in August 2004. On 25 August 2006, the applicant was honorably discharged in accordance with Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), paragraph 4-24b(3) by reason of disability with severance pay. The PEB thus determined he was physically unfit for further military service and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012799
This official stated that prior to promotion to CPT as a CH an officer must be certified by the OCCH as to his eligibility for promotion. As a result, he was promoted to CPT with an effective DOR of 24 June 2009, the date the FLAG was removed. Therefore he was not eligible for review until the March 2009 OCCH board, and as a result his DOR to CPT of 24 June 2009 is correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012801
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award. ___________x______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012802
The applicant requests that his military records be changed to show his birth name K______ I. C______ and social security number (SSN) ***-**-1972 instead of his adopted name K______ R. W_______ and SSN ***-**-8352. Item 1 (Service No./SSAN) of the available DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract-Armed Forces of the United States) shows SSN ***-**-8352. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012807
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 September 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090012807 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 19 March 2009, new information was received from the applicant, in regard to the decision of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20090000358, dated 5 March 2009. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant amendment of paragraph 1 of the Consideration of Evidence in the ABCMRs decision set...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012808
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. The applicant states that the badge was not put on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding in Item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012809
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (NCOPDR). It was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981 and is awarded to members of Active Army, Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers for successful completion of designated NCO professional development courses. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012810
There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart or Bronze Star Medal. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant was recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal, or that such an award was approved and announced in orders. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012811
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. This pamphlet shows the unit to which the applicant was assigned was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 20 July 1965 to 28 March 1973, by Department of the Army General Orders Number 8, dated 1973. As a result, the Board recommends...