ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012959
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. There is no evidence in the applicant's record nor did the applicant submit any evidence that shows he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012962
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his overseas service and the five following awards: * Combat Infantryman Badge * Army Commendation Medal (Third or Fourth award) * "Operation Enduring Freedom Campaign Medal with any service stars" * Army Achievement Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012964
The applicant requests correction of his social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 25 February 1969. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as xxx-xx-xxx9. __________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 | 20090012967
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant contends that he was wounded in Luzon, Philippines in March or April 1945 and contemporaneous medical evidence of record shows he was wounded in action (shrapnel wound to right knee). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in March/April 1945 in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012970
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of the applicant's DA Form 20 shows he was on temporary duty (TDY) to USAV (United States Army Vessel)-Y (Vietnam, Philippines) during the period from 6 August 1966 to 2 February 1967. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military 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. Therefore, the preponderance of evidence shows the applicant is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012972
He states he had over 19 years of active and reserve service at the time of his separation. This same form shows that the applicant had 7 years, 3 months, and 26 days of qualifying service for regular retirement based on his two active duty U.S. Air Force enlistment periods. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1203, provides for the physical disability separation with severance pay of a member who has less than 20 years service and a disability rated at less than 30 percent.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012977
This pamphlet shows that the 7th Radio Research Unit was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period January 1965 through May 1966 by DAGO 17, dated 1968, and the 101st Radio Research Company was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period 1 June 1966 through 30 September 1967 by DAGO 48, dated 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that, in addition to the awards already...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012980
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 January 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090012980 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he believes he was promoted to 1LT in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) after leaving active duty. The applicant was promoted after leaving active duty; therefore, his promotion to 1LT should not be reflected on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012982
The applicant contends the net service on his DD Form 214 with a separation date of 13 December 1991 should be corrected. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct Item 12c of the applicant's DD Form 214 with an effective date of 13 December 1991 to show he completed 05 06 11 of net active service this period. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the entry in Item 12c of the applicant's DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012984
On 6 February 1986, the applicant was notified of his pending separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for commission of a serious offense, abuse of illegal drugs. The applicant acknowledged the contemplated action on 29 April 1986 and he waived consideration of his case by an administrative separation board. On 8 May 1986, the appropriate authority approved the separation action and directed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012985
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be issued a DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) that shows his service is characterized as general under honorable conditions. He further acknowledged he understood that if his request for discharge was accepted, he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions and the possible effects of such a discharge. On 28 January 1977, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012987
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. From 1951 to 1962, item 26 (Foreign and/or Sea Service) of the DD Form 214 in effect at the time, showed the total active duty outside the continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed 1 year, 4 months, and 14 days of foreign service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012989
Additionally, he requests correction of item 12b (Record of Service - Separation Date This Period) of his Army DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show 7 July 1982. The applicant provides a copy of his Army DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 June 1972; a copy of his Army enlistment Standard Form (SF) 88 (Report of Medical Examination), dated 27 November 1981; a copy of his Army enlistment SF 93 (Report of Medical History), dated 27 November 1981; a copy...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012991
The evidence of record shows that the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States and entered active duty on 12 April 1966; he was separated on 12 January 1968. _______ _ 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090012991 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012992
In Special Orders Number 34, the fifth digit of his SSN is reflected as 4 and the same is reflected on every document in his official military record except for his DD Form 214. The applicant contends that the SSN reflected on the FSM's DD Form 214 should be corrected. 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 to reflect the fifth digit of his SSN as 4 instead of 9 as currently reflected.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012994
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 March 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090012994 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant contends that her son made every effort to ensure that his estranged legal spouse not benefit from his death and that he specifically named her (the applicant) as his next of kin, beneficiary at 100 percent for the Death Gratuity, and as the designator for the disposition of his remains on his DD Form 93 (Record of Emergency Data) before he deployed to Haiti...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012995
Title 38, U.S. Code, sections 1110 and 1131, permits the VA to award compensation for a medical condition which was incurred in or aggravated by active military service. The applicant does not claim and the record does not show his asthma condition and blood pressure conditions prevented him for adequately performing his military duties. ___________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 | 20090012996
There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records awarding him the Aircraft Crew Member Badge or assigning the applicant to non-crewmember flight status; however, Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 shows he performed the duties of Helicopter Repairman Helper (MOS: 67A1O) and Helicopter Repairman (MOS: 67N2O) for a combined period of 1 year, 6 months, and 21 days while in Vietnam. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012997
Army Regulation 672-5-1, 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. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013002
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. On 14 April 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Since the applicant's record of service included three nonjudicial punishments and serious offenses for which special court-martial charges were preferred, his record of service was not satisfactory and did not meet...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013003
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) denial to correct his military records to show he is authorized the Presidential Unit Citation (Army). However, there is no evidence the 57th Assault Helicopter Company was assigned or attached to the 5th Special Forces Group. Department of the Army General Order Number 25, dated 8 June 2001, shows the Presidential Unit Citation (Army) was awarded to the Studies and Observations Group, MACV...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013005
There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was ever recommended for or awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was ever recommended for or awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. As a result, the Board recommends that the Distinguished Flying Cross be deleted from block 13 of the individuals 2008 DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013006
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provides that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013008
There are no orders in the applicant's records awarding him the Army Commendation Medal. The records show that during his active service from 30 October 1970 to 1 October 1974 he was awarded or was authorized the Bronze Star Medal and a third award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending item 24 of his DD Form 214 with an effective...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013009
The applicant provides a copy of his DA Form 1059, numerous orders, NGB 89 (Proceedings of a Federal Recognition Examining Board), and NGB-ARH Policy Memorandum 07-026. The evidence of record shows that the applicant completed WOBC on 11 September 2008 and was entitled to promotion to CW2 upon completion of the course. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was promoted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013011
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with a general discharge on 29 March 1983 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the requirements and procedures for administrative discharge of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013013
On 20 March 1979, the separation authority approved the discharge and directed that the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, and that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The DD Form 214 he was issued confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct with a discharge under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013015
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service in the Army National Guard) to show he was mobilized from 13 May 1968 to 4 May 1969 and that he be provided with a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the same period. He further states he was never issued a DD Form 214 when he was released from active duty after his mobilization. The applicant's record does not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013016
BOARD DATE: 15 April 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090013016 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records is not empowered to set aside a conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013020
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his 1975 discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. ___________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 | 20090013021
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was entitled to wear a Presidential Unit Citation awarded to the 74th Aviation Company and a Valorous Unit Award awarded to the 199th Infantry Brigade. He states neither of the awards is recorded on his DD Form 214. While the evidence confirms the applicant was presented with a letter of commendation, in accordance with the governing regulation, such letters are not recorded on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013022
The applicant provides documentation from the National Personnel Records Center, St. Louis, Missouri; LESs for the periods 1-31 March 1987, 1-30 April 1987, and 1-30 June 1988; a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); and a Letter of Commendation and Appreciation in support of his application. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the KDSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013024
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant did not provide any documentation to verify that he was wounded while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. Based on the preponderance of the evidence of record, the applicant has not established a basis for award of the Purple Heart or to have it added to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013026
The advisory cites National Guard Regulation 600-100 (Commissioned Officers - Federal Recognition and Related Personnel Actions), which states that the effective date of promotion for an ARNG commissioned officer who is promoted in the State is the date the Chief, NGB, extends Federal Recognition, unless otherwise provided by law. The advisory official states that in accordance with the Reserve Officer Personnel Management Act (ROPMA), the effective date of promotion and DOR for an officer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013027
The applicant requests that he be paid $26,500.00 in Army College Fund (ACF) benefits as outlined in his enlistment contract. 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 $26,500.00 (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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013029
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 11 July 2003 be added to his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Military Personnel Information Management/ Records) prescribes the policies governing the OMPF, the Military Personnel Records Jacket, the Career Management Individual File, and Army Personnel Qualification Records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013030
The SPD code of "JDA" is the correct code for Soldiers separating under chapter 7 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of fraudulent entry. However, there is insufficient evidence to grant her the requested relief in this case. The applicants RE code was assigned based on the fact that she was discharged under the provisions of chapter 7 of Army Regulation 635-200 due to fraudulent entry.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013031
Records show that the applicant participated in two campaign periods during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 5 October 1970; and b. showing that, in addition to the awards shown on his DD Form 214, his authorized awards include the Purple Heart, two bronze service stars to be affixed to his already-awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013033
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was retired due to physical disability. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before he or she can be medically retired or separated. The VA, which has neither the authority nor the responsibility for determining physical fitness for military service, awards disability ratings to veterans for conditions that it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013034
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was notified that charges were preferred against him and on 26 August 2004, after consulting with counsel, he submitted a request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013037
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It also shows he completed a total of 1 year, 2 months, and 1 day of creditable active military service and that he received a UD. Further, given this extensive disciplinary history, the fact he completed alternate service and received a clemency discharge under the provisions of PP 4313 is still not sufficiently mitigating to support an upgrade of his discharge at this late date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013039
The applicant states that his discharge is unjust because it did not consider his young age at the time and his 13 months of service in the Republic of Vietnam. On 26 October 1971, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and was advised of the basis for the contemplated trial by court-martial, the maximum permissible punishment authorized under the UCMJ, the possible effects of an under other than honorable conditions discharge (UOTHC), and of the procedures and rights that were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013040
The applicant states, in effect, that the Board used the incorrect Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) in denying his original request for constructive credit. Paragraph 6.1 of DODI 1312.03 states that the entry grade and date of rank or promotion service credit in grade of a commissioned officer (other than an officer in the health professions) shall be determined by the entry-grade credit awarded upon appointment. However, the governing regulations state that constructive service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013041
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and that his records be corrected accordingly. The applicant states that he believes he should have been awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. A review of the available records does not show that the applicant was awarded a rifleman MOS or that he was receiving combat infantry pay while he was in the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013042
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 February 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090013042 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show that his military occupational specialty (MOS) was 91B2O (combat medic) and not 71B2O (clerk typist) as presently shown. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and documents pertaining to a prior Army Board for Correction of Military Records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013046
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. On 31 January 2003, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, which was ultimately approved by his commander on 25 March 2003. The DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013047
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence indicating the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for a change to his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The record also shows the applicant's service was described as uncharacterized as a result of his being separated while in an ELS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013048
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 21 October 1986, 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 | 20090013051
The applicant, the spouse of the deceased former service member (FSM), requests that the FSM's records be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart. The FSMs military records are not available to the Board for review. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013054
All documents and orders on file in the applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) that contain a name and/or gender, show the first name Edward and gender as male. However, while the applicant's desire to change the military record to show the name and gender she currently uses is understood, there is insufficient evidence to support granting the requested relief. The fact that subsequent to service the applicant changed her first name and gender does not provide a sufficiently...