ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013680
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 the involuntary extension of his unit's deployment in Iraq required him to serve beyond the 365 days 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 | 20090013683
The applicant's record shows that he was a member of the SDARNG. Additionally, the applicant is entitled to non-prorated payment of Involuntary AIP during the period that he was serving under his unit's involuntary extension. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that: a. the applicant was deployed under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12302 during the period from 29 January 2004 to 27...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013685
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. While the applicant's Chronological Statements of Retirement Points is only a recapitulation of retirement credits from 19 May 1979 to 18 May 1996, this service to include his RA service is not sufficient to correct his records to show the appropriate number of retirement points required to make him eligible for a 20 year retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013688
On 1 October 1991, the applicantÂ’s immediate commander notified the applicant of her (the commander's) intent to initiate separation action against her (the applicant) in accordance with chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of unsatisfactory performance. On 4 October 1991, the separation authority approved the applicantÂ’s discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of unsatisfactory performance and directed the applicant's service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013689
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 qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Throughout his military service records he is identified only by his military service number. 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 the period of service from 2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013690
He was never awarded the Purple Heart for the injuries he suffered during this crash. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 2 February 1969; a copy of his original Veterans Administration (VA) disability compensation; an internet printout, dated 21 May 2009, regarding a helicopter crash; and another internet printout, dated 21 May 2009, of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilot Association, in support of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013691
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show awards of the Iraq Campaign Medal with one bronze service star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Combat Action Badge. The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214, a memorandum for record showing his service, an unofficial copy of his undergraduate college transcript, and extracts from Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) showing the criteria for award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013693
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 12d (Total Prior Active Service), item 12e (Total Prior Inactive Service), item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), and item 14 (Military Education) of his Regular Army DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 8 June 2009 be corrected to show entries from his U.S. Air Force DD Form 214 for the period ending 12 February 2009. The entry in item 12c...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013695
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 January 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090013695 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. It states a bar is authorized for wear for each period of active Federal service as a member of the U.S. Army outside of the continental limits of the United States for the specific time frames and areas of operation cited in Army Regulation 670-1 or appropriate Department of the Army message. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013699
From previously-issued DD Forms 214, enter total amount of prior active military service less lost time, if any. The applicant's U.S. Marine Corps DD Form 214 correctly shows 4 months and 25 days of "Net Active Service This Period." The applicant served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve from 18 July 1998 until he enlisted in the USAR, on 14 August 2001 and continued on inactive duty in the USAR until he entered active duty on 16 November 2003, a period totaling 5 years, 3 months and 29 days...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013703
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show a medal for his service in Korea. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013706
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be retired by reason of physical disability. However, his records do show that the applicant was on orders to be transferred to Europe by way of the Overseas Replacement Detachment at Fort Jackson, South Carolina and on 3 May 1972, he submitted a request for an Expeditious Discharge to the Commanding General of Fort Jackson. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, served as the authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013710
The applicant states he should have been awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received during severe attacks in the Republic of Vietnam. There are no orders in the applicant's military service records awarding him the Purple Heart. In the absence of military records which show the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds resulting from hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013711
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 January 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090013711 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that items 5a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) and 5b (Pay Grade) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show specialist four/E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013716
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Air Medal. The applicant states that he served as a medic and he had completed more than 300 air missions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013717
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Counsel requests correction of the applicant's DD Form 214 to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM), Imjin Scout patch, and his service in the U.S. Army, Pacific (USARPAC), Republic of Korea (ROK). The applicant, through counsel, requested correction of his records to show award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013720
On 8 January 2003, the FSM and the applicant divorced. The evidence of record shows the FSM elected to participate in the SBP for spouse only when he was married to the applicant. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the FSM made a voluntary change in election from spouse to former spouse on 1 January 2004 and that the request was received and processed by the appropriate office in a timely manner...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013721
Also on the same date, by letter, HRC-St. Louis notified him that he was promoted as a Reserve commissioned officer of the Army to LTC with an effective date of 11 January 2005 and a DOR of 15 April 2004. e. In the applicant's application, he submitted a letter from MG (Retired) V-----, who served as TAG of the State of Massachusetts at the time the applicant was appointed to MAJ in the MAARNG, dated 1 March 2010. Army Regulation 135-155 provides policy for the selection and promotion of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013722
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 14 June 2001. While the applicant's records do not show the reason he was assigned an RE code of 3, his records do show he was separated from active duty involuntarily. _______ _ _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 | 20090013723
The applicant requests, in effect, that DA Forms 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) he received in December 1999 and March 2008 be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant's unit commander directed the filing of the 30 May 2008 Article 15 in the R portion of the applicant's OMPF. It states, in pertinent part, applications for removal of an Article 15 from the OMPF based on an error or injustice will be made...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013732
The applicant requests that the Unit Prevention Leader Certificate, dated 28 May 2008, be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the Unit Prevention Leader Course Certificate for the period 24 May 2004 to 28 May 2008 (40 hours) from his OMPF. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013733
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. ___________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 | 20090013736
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show awards of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), the Good Conduct Medal, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14), and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. With respect to the CIB, the evidence of record shows the applicant held an infantry MOS and was assigned to an infantry unit in the Republic of Vietnam. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013738
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 September 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090013738 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Good Conduct Medal (7th Award) by Permanent Orders 340-002, dated 5 December 2008, for the period 27 September 2005 to 26 September 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing Permanent Orders 340-002, dated 5 December 2008...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013741
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was separated under the provisions of chapter 4, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), by reason of expiration of term of service. Item 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) shows that he was a private (E-1), item 12c (Net Active Service this Period) shows that he had 3 years of active service, item 26 (Separation Code) shows he was assigned an SPD code of LBK, and item 27 (Reentry Code) shows he was assigned an RE code of RE-4. Evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013743
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Chapter 11 provided guidance for the separation of Soldiers due to unsatisfactory performance/and or conduct while in ELS and, before the date of initiation of separation action, and who completed no more than 180 days of creditable continuous active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013745
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show his two tours in Iraq. The evidence of record provides sufficient evidence to show the applicant served in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during the period 6 April 2003 through 15 August 2003 and 18 November 2004 through 5 November 2005.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013746
The applicant requests, in effect, a new DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was discharged for retirement, permanent disability. The evidence shows the applicant was retired from active duty for temporary disability, on 17 April 1996, issued a DD Form 214, and placed on the TDRL. _______ _ _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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013747
The notarized statement from Michael M____ states that he was a member of the same platoon and was present on 21 November 1968 when the applicant sustained a wound to the right thigh from enemy fire. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against the enemy or as a result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013748
On 4 September 1985, the separation authority waived the rehabilitation requirements and approved the applicant's discharge from the Army under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200. When separated within the first 180 days, service is usually not characterized unless the circumstances of the separation warrant an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Without a PEB, the applicant could not have been issued a medical discharge or separated for physical disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013761
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of records shows the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in connection with military operations in the Republic of Vietnam for the same period of service (from January to July 1970). The evidence of record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013763
The applicant requests correction of his records to adjust his date of rank for captain (CPT) from 12 June 2009 to 5 March 2009 or at a minimum, 29 May 2009. The G-1 stated, in effect, regardless of the fact that the applicant submitted his promotion packet prior to being placed in a higher graded position he was not eligible for promotion until 1 June 2009. On 12 June 2009, NGB promoted the applicant to CPT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013771
The applicant's records show he was discharged on 6 January 1971. In the applicant's case, the evidence of record shows his 2 years and 25 days of military service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel as evidenced by his extensive history of misconduct that included two instances of courts-martial, six instances of NJP, confinement, AWOL, reduction, and overall unsatisfactory conduct. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013773
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show that he held the rank/grade of captain (CPT)/pay grade O-3 at the time of his discharge instead of first lieutenant (1LT)/ pay grade O-2. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was promoted to CPT/O-3 on 1 June 2009 and held this rank/grade at the time of his discharge on 6 June 2009. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show the correct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013781
This pamphlet shows that at the time the applicant was assigned to the 709th Maintenance Battalion, it was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for actions during the period 19 December 1966 to 28 June 1969 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 59, dated 1969. Therefore, he is entitled to have his records corrected to show this unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013785
The evidence of record shows the applicant was inducted and entered active service on 5 February 1968. The DD Form 214 is a summary of a Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty, to include attendance at basic and advanced training, and it will be prepared for all personnel at the time of retirement, discharge, or release from active duty. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant did not submit any evidence that indicates he completed any other period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013787
The applicant requests his records be corrected to show his combat service in Southwest Asia (SWA). He completed the training requirements and he was awarded MOS 11M. The available evidence shows the applicant served in MOS 11M.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013790
The applicant's records also show he reenlisted in the RA for a period of 4 years on 28 August 1975. As required by applicable regulations at the time, he was issued a separate DD Form 214 that captured each period of active service. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013791
Orders 88-18, dated 5 May 1977, discharged the applicant from the RA effective 11 May 1977. The calculations as annotated on the applicant's DD Form 214 showing her total service as 2 years, 5 months, and 15 days are consistent with the information contained in her military records. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013799
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 Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20080007936, dated 26 August 2008. The PEB findings included: a. chronic cervical pain rated 10 percent disabling in accordance with VASRD Code 5237 with pain limiting the range of motion; b. chronic lumbar pain rated 10 percent disabling in accordance with VASRD Code 5237; c. chronic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013802
BOARD DATE: 22 September 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090013802 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Permanent Orders 294-14, dated 6 September 2005, show that the applicant was awarded the Special Operations Combat Diver Badge for the period of service from 14 August 2005 to 23 September 2005. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. revoking Permanent Orders 129-12, dated 9 May 2005; b. removing from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013804
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation (AR) 635-200, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by special court-martial empowered to impose a bad conduct discharge. The applicant would like an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013807
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show an honorable characterization of 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 | 20090013810
His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as ***-**-0408. The documents the applicant submitted showing that he is currently using SSN ***-**-4663 are dated many years after the applicant's period of service and none of these documents identify him using the full name J_____ W______ V_______, Jr. as shown on his DD Form 47 and DD Form 214. _______ _ _X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013811
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show that he was promoted to the rank of colonel (COL) on 3 May 2006, that all documents be corrected to reflect his rank from that date, and that he be paid all back pay and allowances from that date. The applicant was promoted to the rank of LTC on 3 May 2000 and he was last ordered to active duty on 3 May 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013814
The applicant provides a memorandum, dated 29 July 2009, from the Office of the Adjutant General, Pineville, Louisiana; a failure to exhaust letter, dated 4 June 2009, from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR); a letter, dated 1 August 2009, from the Financial Management Service, Birmingham, Alabama; medical records from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA); service personnel records; service medical records; and a National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013817
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and all other awards he earned during his service. The evidence of record further confirms that based on his RVN service and campaign participation, the applicant is also eligible for 4 bronze service stars to be worn with his already-awarded VSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013818
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows that the applicant served in Camp Doha, Kuwait, from 21 October 2002 to 1 July 2003 which is a qualifying period of service for award of the GWOTEM. _______ _ 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 | 20090013819
The applicant requests the issuance of a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he completed 34 weeks of active duty for training (ADT). On 11 June 1983, the U.S. Army Reserve Components Personnel and Administration Center, St. Louis, MO, published Orders T-06-318967, ordering the applicant to ADT for a period of 61 days, effective 11 August 1983 (later amended to show 11 July 1983), completion of the Medical Services Officer Basic Course with attachment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090013830
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 change a discharge due to matters which should have been raised in the appellate process, rather it is only empowered to change the severity of the sentence imposed in the court-martial process and then only if clemency is determined to be appropriate. The evidence of record does show the applicant was convicted by a GCM and...