ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017719
The applicant states that in 1970, while serving on active duty in Vietnam, he sustained a wound to his arm from enemy fire and desires to be awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record that he was wounded in action in Vietnam and that the treatment for such wounds were made a matter of record. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017720
The applicant requests, in effect, that the DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report), dated 7 July 1992, [herein identified as the contested AER] for the Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) Class Number 07-92 be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF). Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Military Personnel Information Management/ Records) provides in Table 2-1 (Composition of the OMPF) that the AER will be filed in the performance section of the OMPF. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017723
The applicant provides: * A self-authored memorandum, dated 1 October 2009, explaining his application * A Standard Form 52-B (Request for Personnel Action), undated * The results of his Inspector General (IG) complaint, dated 12 November 2008 * A copy of Department of Military Affairs, Boone National Guard Center, Frankfort, KY, Orders 198-814, dated 17 July 2007, promoting him to MSG/E-8, with DOR/effective date of 6 July 2007 * A copy of his transfer orders CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017724
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), establishes the Army physical disability evaluation system and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1203, provides for the physical disability separation of a member who has less than 20 years of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017725
The applicant states, in effect, that her DD Form 214 does not reflect the periods of active duty service for her mobilization and annual training upon assignment to a U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) unit after separation from the Regular Army. Army Regulation 135-200 (Active Duty for Missions, Projects, and Training for Reserve Component Soldiers) prescribes, in pertinent part, the policies and procedures for ordering Reserve Component Soldiers to annual training. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017726
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart (PH) and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this award. DAGO Number 8, dated 1974, authorized the award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to all personnel assigned to the RVN from 8 February 1962 through 28 March 1973. Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017727
The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge because he was assigned to an infantry unit in Vietnam and saw his share of fighting. There is no evidence the applicant was awarded an infantry MOS or that he served as an infantryman in Vietnam. There is no evidence in the applicant's military service records that shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017728
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017729
At the time he was 20 years, 2 months, and 17 days of age. On 29 September 1969, the applicant was discharged accordingly. There is no evidence that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017730
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Southwest Asia (SWA) during Operation Desert Storm. The applicant wants the dates of his SWA deployment shown on his DD Form 214. Although it was not required at the time the applicant served, it would be appropriate to show his SWA service in Item 18 of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017731
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The applicant contends that the FSM's pay grade in both the DEERS and DFAS databases is incorrect and should be corrected to show he retired in pay grade E-7 so that she may receive her Army benefits and correct SBP annuity. The DFAS database shows the FSM retired in pay grade E-7 on 3 September 1994, the date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017732
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry and warrant officers and enlisted personnel who have an infantry MOS. However, there is no evidence in the available records showing he was an active participant in ground combat while assigned to an infantry unit. In the absence of evidence that he actively participated in ground combat while assigned to an infantry unit, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the CIB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017734
There is no record that the Board received this application. Based on his continued duty performance, completion of required officer professional development training, and his demonstrated potential for positions of increasing responsibility, the applicant was promoted to lieutenant colonel in the Military Intelligence Branch of the Army Reserve on 13 March 2006. The statute, which is applicable to all commissioned officers of the Armed Forces, states officers in the rank of lieutenant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017735
The applicant requests upgrade of his dishonorable discharge. On 18 September 1987, the applicant was separated with a dishonorable 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 | 20090017738
The applicant requests, in effect, a branch transfer to the Air Defense (AD) Artillery effective June 2008 and that he be submitted to a unit vacancy promotion to captain. The evidence shows the applicant, as an AKARNG officer, was approved for a branch transfer by the NGB on 2 October 2009. However, there is no evidence of record and the applicant has provided none to show he submitted a packet for a possible unit vacancy promotion and that a vacancy existed in 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017739
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 AR20090008476, dated 17 September 2009. He was denied the second award of the Army Good Conduct Medal due to the 25 September 1959 summary court-martial. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017740
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The Certificate of Training Achievement provided by the applicant clearly shows the applicant received an accelerated advancement to the pay grade of E-2 effective 14 January 1966 and the applicant's official personnel records show his advancements were properly posted in his records. Individuals could be granted waivers for time in service for promotion to the pay grades of E-4 and E-5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017747
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the award of an Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge and a unit commendation medal. The applicant's request that his DD Form 214 be corrected to show the award of an expert marksmanship qualification badge and unit commendation medal is partially supported by the evidence; however, relief is appropriate only in regard to the unit commendation. _______ _ X____...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017749
The applicant requests correction of Item 5 (Date of Birth [DOB]) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant requests correction of his DOB on his DD Form 214. 3. in view of the evidence of record and the documents provided by the applicant, Item 5 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to reflect his correct DOB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017756
The Deputy Director informed the Senator that the applicant was not eligible for the Officer Accession Bonus due to the fact that his AOC of 35D was not on the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) eligibility roster at the time he signed his enlistment contract. The Chief of the Congressional and Special Actions Branch informed the Senator that the applicant's request to receive the Officer Accession Bonus was disapproved by the approval authority within USARC due to the fact that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017757
The applicant submits a DD Form 1883 completed by the FSM dated 13 January 1992: * showing his status as married * listing the applicant's name as his spouse * indicating he had two dependent children * electing SBP coverage for spouse and children * electing Option C based on full amount of retired pay 11. The applicant also submits a DD Form 2656 completed by the FSM on 24 April 2006: * showing his status as married * listing the applicant's name as his spouse * electing SBP coverage for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017758
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090017758 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The program manager stated that a memorandum from the Army Medical Specialist Corps dated 7 December 2006 authorizes 36 months of constructive credit for individuals entering the Corps as a physical therapist upon completion of a Doctor of Physical Therapy. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017759
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no indication that he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017761
The applicant requests, in effect, amendment of his unit's deployment orders and payment of retroactive entitlements associated with Involuntary Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP). Headquarters, U.S Army Field Artillery Center and Fort Sill, Orders 020-301, dated 20 January 2004, deployed the applicant's unit and its members to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR) in Iraq in support of OIF on 25 January 2004 for a period of 356 days with possible extension not to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017763
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with a bad conduct discharge on 22 May 2007 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 3, as a result of a court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017764
However, only the following was included with his application: * 25 January 2003 enlistment contract * 4 statements associated with his chain of command supporting a request to amend his reassignment orders to permit no break in TPU assignments * Statement from the 98th Training Division Command Career Counselor * Orders transferring him to the USAR Control Group effective 30 April 2007 * Orders transferring him from the USAR Control Group with a TPU effective 1 May 2007 CONSIDERATION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017767
Her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows she was discharged due to personality disorder and her corresponding paperwork states that it was a disorder that was deeply ingrained. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. Members with conditions, as listed in this chapter, are considered medically unfit for retention on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017774
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. On 15 December 1980, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017776
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 9 December 1981, the applicant's commander submitted his request for the applicant's discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017778
In support of this request, the applicant provides copies of * a self-authored letter to DFAS * a letter to him from the Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service, Birmingham, AL * a Marine Corps Total Force System (MCTFS) Basic Individual Record * a NAVMC Form 118(3) (Chronological Record) * a Graduation Certificate from the U.S. Army Field Artillery School * USMC Permanent Change of Station orders assigning him to the Basic Officer Leaders Course * USMC Orders to active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017782
However, orders show the applicant received a second award of the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service during the period May 1969 to May 1970. The applicant participated in three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Combat Medical Badge; b. awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017783
There are no orders contained in the applicant's records that show he was awarded two ARCOMs. Orders verify the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show award of the ARCOM with "V" device. 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 add the ARCOM with "V" Device and with First Oak Leaf Cluster, the MUC, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017786
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 18 November 1964 to show he served in Vietnam. Headquarters, 9th USASA Field Station Special Orders Number 24, dated 20 October 1964, show the applicant was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for support of the military operations in Vietnam. The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show awards for service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017794
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant served in Vietnam. Since there is no evidence of record which shows the applicant served in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 or any time through 28 March 1973, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Vietnam Service Medal in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017797
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's 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. The applicant requests two Army Commendation Medals, two Army Achievement Medals, the Combat Infantryman Badge and Certificates of Achievement be added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017799
The applicant requests item 9d (Effective Date) of his initial DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to show 25 May 1978 instead of 20 April 1978. The applicant's official military personnel file (OMPF) includes a DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) prepared during his initial enlistment processing. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 by amending item 15 to show an active duty entry date of 25 August 1975 and to amend the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017801
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Board's denial of his previous request for correction of his records to show "Korea" in item 36 (Service Outside Continental U.S. and Return) of his WD AGO 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge). He further states that his WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record) shows he served in Korea for 11 months in 1945 and 1946. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017808
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * award of the Army Commendation Medal * award of the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machine Gun Bar (M-60) * award of the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar (.45 Caliber) * award of "wings" * he received a letter of appreciation and a letter of commendation * his rank/pay grade at the time of his relief from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017810
The applicant requests that he be provided a DD Form 215 (Correction to the DD Form 214) to show all of medals he is entitled to receive to include the Bronze Star Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. 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. The Board also recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017812
Her mother told her that she also should be buried there since she had done her time in the military service. Counsel requests upgrade of the applicant's characterization of service to general, under honorable conditions for the good of the service. On 6 January 1982, the separation authority approved the applicantÂ’s request for discharge and directed that she be discharged under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017813
The applicant's service record contains Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam, General Orders Number 4403, dated 6 December 1969, which show he was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action on 22-23 February 1969. The evidence of record shows the applicant served a period of honorable service for award of the National Defense Service Medal and this award should be added to his 1 June 1970 DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends the 1 June 1970 DD Form 214 of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017818
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he deployed to Iraq on 28 February 2009 instead of on 6 March 2009 which was his actual date of deployment. The applicant provides, in support of his application, copies of the Army National Guard (ARNG) Implementation Guidance for CSRB, dated 1 February 2008; Memorandum for Record, subject: Volunteer Selection, dated 14 January 2009; e-mail communications from the applicant, dated between 27 January and 13 February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017819
The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 13 December 1973 does not show the Purple Heart, Silver Star, or Air Medal as authorized awards. There are no orders for the Purple Heart in the applicantÂ’s service personnel records. Since there is no evidence of record which shows that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam, regrettably there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017820
The applicant requests that his records be changed to show he was discharged for a service-incurred medical condition. The applicant states he was diagnosed as having a heart condition while in AIT but none of his preinduction physicals had found any medical problems. In order to be granted a medical retirement the condition has to be shown to have had its onset on active duty and as a result of his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017821
Headquarters, NGB, Arlington, VA, memorandum, dated 13 May 2009, subject: Promotion as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the Army, shows the applicant was promoted to 1LT (O-2) effective 28 February 2009. Records show the applicant executed an oath of office for appointment as a Reserve commissioned officer in the rank of 2LT (O-1) on 18 May 2007. a. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017825
The applicant requests correction to the entries in item 12 (Record of Service) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 10 December 1998. Item 12b (Separation Date This Period) - "2002 10 01"; c. Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) - "0011 00 00"; d. Item 12d (Total Prior Active Service) - " 0000 06 00," based on her Army National Guard (ARNG) service; e. Item 12e (Total Prior Inactive Service) - "0004 00 00," based on 1 year of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017826
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was promoted to captain on 17 November 2006. Army Regulation 135-155 (Army National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers Other Than General Officers) states in no case will the date of rank or effective date of promotion be earlier than the date the board is approved, or, if required, the date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017828
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant served in the Regular Army from 23 October 1985 through 21 February 1990 when he was discharged for misconduct under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c, Army Regulation 635-200. The applicant stated he understood his rights and submitted a statement on his own behalf for consideration by the approving authority.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017830
However, should the initial period of temporary Federal recognition expire due to administrative processing delays through no fault of the member, a subsequent Federal recognition board should be convened to consider the request again and grant another new period of temporary Federal recognition if warranted. Records show the applicant was granted temporary Federal recognition effective 28 December 2007 upon his initial appointment in the Pennsylvania ARNG as a first lieutenant. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017832
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he received permanent Federal recognition for initial appointment as a first lieutenant in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard National (PAARNG) on 30 January 2008 (this date was changed from 28 December 2007 based upon his response to the advisory opinion). However, should the initial period of temporary Federal recognition expire due to administrative processing delays through no fault of the member, a subsequent...