ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018371
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 21 December 1983, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018373
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 11 November 1968 to show award of the Army Commendation Medal and the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant's service personnel records contain a letter, dated 27 July 1984, from the applicant wherein he provided an award certificate for the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement during the period 14 February to 14 October 1968 in Vietnam. DISCUSSION AND...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018375
The applicant states he served as a crewman and was awarded the Air Medal for his flight time. The applicant's request that his DD Form 214 be corrected to show the award of the Aircraft Crewman Badge is not supported by the evidence. _______ _ __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 | 20090018380
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a more favorable discharge. Accordingly, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 4 September 1980, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018383
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 April 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090018383 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that the narrative reason for separation on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to show he was medically discharged or placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL). Paragraph 2-1(a)(2) specifies that a DD Form 214 will be prepared for Active Army Soldiers on termination of active duty, Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018385
His service record does not contain medical documents. However, his DD Form 214 indicates he was discharged on 9 December 1970 with an honorable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5 by reason of not meeting medical fitness standards at time of induction. The evidence of record shows a medical board convened in December 1970 and recommended the applicant be separated from the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018387
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Soldier's Medal. On 1 March 2001, the Awards Board denied the applicant's request for a Soldier's Medal. On 11 February 2009, the applicant again appealed the denial of his request for the Soldier's Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018397
Army Regulation 672-5-1, 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. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. With respect to the applicants MOS, the evidence of records shows the applicant was trained in and held MOS 112.00.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018398
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). d. On 7 October 1970, in Vietnam, for being AWOL on or about 7 October 1970. On 3 November 1970, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 by reason of unfitness and directed he be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018399
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to a general discharge (GD). He had 1 year and 27 days of creditable service and 961 days of lost time. _______ _ ___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 | 20090018402
The applicant's records show that he had several counseling statements and verbal reprimands during the period 12 December 1977 through 20 August 1978. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Based on the applicant's record of service, the reason for the applicant's discharge and the characterization of his service were both proper and equitable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018403
The applicant requests, in effect, he be issued a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to account for his 20 years or more of active military service and all of his awards. The applicant provides copies of his 1973 DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), his NGB Form 22 (National Guard Bureau Report of Separation and Record of Service) and separation orders, a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) and resulting Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018404
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 28 June 1966, to show award of the Good Conduct Medal and the Presidential Unit Citation. 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 (First Award) for the period 11 July 1963 to 28 June 1966; b. adding the Good Conduct Medal (First Award),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018405
Department of the Army General Orders 8, dated 1974, announced award of the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service in the RVN to Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam, and its subordinate units during the period 20 July 1965 to 28 March 1973. The applicant's record contains general orders for the Distinguished Flying Cross; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his record to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018406
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Soldier's Medal. The applicant contends that his military service record should be corrected to show award of the Soldier's Medal. Based on the evidence of record and the official government agency seal, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's record to show award of the Soldier's Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018408
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show 2 years of service in Vietnam, award of Combat Assault Wings (properly known as the Air Assault Badge), and that he was wounded and is entitled to the Purple Heart. His DA Form 20 provides the following information: a. promotion to sergeant (E-5) effective 7 October 1968; b. service in Vietnam from 14 July 1967 through 18 July 1969 with Headquarters and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018411
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). When the applicant was honorably separated on 16 April 1971, his DD Form 214 listed "Michael" as his middle name. While the applicant's evidence shows he never had a legal middle name, the evidence of record shows he enlisted and served using the middle name of "Michael" throughout his entire period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018415
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a second award of the Army Commendation Medal (correctly known as the Army Commendation Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster). Since the applicant's DD Form 214 was corrected to show his service in Southwest Asia (i.e., combat service), this portion of the applicant's request will not be discussed further in these proceedings. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018421
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090018421 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 AR20090004892, on 14 July 2009. It states the SPD code of KFS is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018427
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge. _______ _ __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 | 20090018430
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 26 April 1977. All orders and other documents prepared on the applicant during his military service on file in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) list the SSN recorded on his DD Form 4, DA Form 2-1, and DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018431
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). d. The Korea Defense Service Medal 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. Awarding him the Good Conduct Medal for the period 31 January 1969 to 8 October 1971. c. Deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214. d. Adding the Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018433
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 5 September 2007 to show a second award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and the Purple Heart (PH). His DD Form 214 for the period ending 5 September 2007 shows, in part, one award of the ARCOM and the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM). As a result, the Board recommends that the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018434
c. 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 qualified period of active duty enlisted service. 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 adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Bronze Star Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 4 February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018435
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device. There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that show he was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device. There is no evidence that the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device or that he was recommended for the award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018436
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) on his DD Form 214 does not show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart. Item 24 does show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with "V" device and is authorized 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 amending item 24 of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018437
There are no orders which show the applicant was awarded secondary MOS 11B40. The applicant's service personnel records contain an AE Form 2183 (Enlisted Personnel Data), dated 22 February 1973, which shows the applicant's primary MOS was 31G40 (awarded on 12 September 1969). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal with First Oak...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018439
Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, in effect at the time of the applicant's mobilization, stated that the COTTAD policy applied to Soldiers in the following categories: Category 1: Applies to Soldiers preparing for mobilization who do not have sufficient partial mobilization authority under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12302 remaining to complete required Boots On Ground (BOG) period with their units, and voluntarily request a COTTAD in order to complete 12 months BOG with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018440
On 3 March 1994, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 14-12b of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for a pattern of misconduct. On 15 March 1994, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct and directed he be issued a general under honorable conditions discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018441
e. The applicant served a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service for award of the Good Conduct Medal from 17 March 1941 through 25 August 1943. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity for the period 17 March 1941 to 25 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018442
The applicant was discharged on 31 March 2009. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 shows his date of discharge as 31 March 2009 but DFAS did not audit his account until July 2009. The applicants Military Pay Voucher from DFAS show he was confined beyond his normal ETS date and he was discharged on 31 March 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018447
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 April 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090018447 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's request to correct his record to reflect an earlier date of rank for his promotion to E-5 was carefully considered but not supported by the evidence in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018448
The applicant contends that if his 135 active duty points were not "stacked" in the RYE 8 January 1983, he would have more than enough qualifying years for retirement pay. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to show an administrative error in the assignment of these active duty points. The applicant had 18 years of qualifying service when he was transferred to the Retired Reserve by reason of having reached the maximum allowable age.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018449
He notes the following administrative errors: a. he never served in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) as indicated in Part IId (Duty Description Areas of Special Emphasis); b. he was never awarded the Army Physical Fitness Badge as indicated in Part IVc (Physical Fitness & Military Bearing); and c. the evaluation was written 6 months after his reassignment to another unit. The applicant's request to have the contested evaluation report removed from his military record was carefully...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018452
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show he was awarded three Purple Hearts. His records contain the following orders: * 3rd Field Hospital General Orders Number 329, dated 2 December 1969, awarded him the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in action on 1 December 1969 * 3rd Brigade, 9th Infantry Division General Orders Number 98, dated 30 December 1969 also awarded him the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in action on 1 December 1969 * II Field Force Vietnam General...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018456
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Iraq. ____________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 | 20090018457
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show that he entered active duty on 16 April 1979, not 20 November 1981. By regulation, DD Forms 214 are issued upon discharge, retirement, or release from the active Army; the DD Form 214 is not issued when a period of active service ends in immediate reenlistment. His discharge date is correctly reflected in Item 12b.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018458
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant upon retirement shows he completed 18 years, 3 months, and 15 days of active military service during the period covered by the DD Form 214 (16 May 1974-31 August 1992). By regulation, item 12a of the DD Form 214 will contain the entry date of the continuous period of active duty service for which a DD Form 214 was not previously issued.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018463
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show he completed the drill sergeant course. _________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) AR20090018463 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018466
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically discharged. The applicant provides the following documents in support of his request: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * DA Form 3349 (Medical Condition - Physical Profile Record), dated 11 January 1980 * Medical Diagnosis, dated 29 May 1979 * Extract of Army Regulation 40-501, chapter 3, paragraphs 3-13b, 3-14a, and 3-14b, dated 14 December 2007 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018467
There is no evidence he received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. It stated that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018469
The applicant states in July 2009 when he asked for assistance with his retirement packet he was informed he was ineligible for retired pay and all of his other retirement points documents were worthless and would be revoked. The applicant provided a USAR chronological statement of retirement points, dated 7 September 2006, which shows he completed 20 years and 3 days of qualifying service for retired pay as of 12 April 1999. This letter states: * the applicant resigned his commission in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018470
BOARD DATE: 4 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090018470 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was drugged and assaulted by fellow servicemen and taken to the hospital for his injuries. 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 AR20090004329 on 20 August 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018472
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. On 11 July 1988, the applicant submitted a request to be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 16-5. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018473
The applicant also states that Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) says a wound must be the result of hostile action and evidence must be provided to show the wound required treatment and the treatment made a matter of official record. In the original finding, the ABCMR did not find evidence of record to support award of the Purple Heart, for there was no casualty report filed or medical treatment documented for wounds received in action or permanent orders published announcing award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018474
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090018474 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program), in effect at the time, stated that RE-3B was assigned to individuals who had time lost during their last period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018476
However, on 11 March 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation - Enlisted Personnel). The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows that on 27 March 1980 he was discharged with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-33b(1), by reason of misconduct - frequent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018478
The applicant's military records show that he entered State-funded active duty (Title 32, U.S. Code) on 21 March 2005 as a staff sergeant with 18 years, 2 months and 8 days prior active service. A DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status) shows on 6 May 2007 the applicant was treated for injuries to his right leg and knee. The advisory official stated the applicant was injured on 7 May 2007 and was placed on 31 days of convalescent leave with a return to duty of 7 June 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018479
However, the DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his separation shows he was discharged on 12 November 1995 in accordance with chapter 7, section IV, of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of a defective enlistment agreement. The "MDS" SPD code is the correct code for Soldiers separating under chapter 7 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of defective enlistment. However, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was honorably released...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018480
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he qualified for a non-regular military retirement from the Army National Guard (ARNG). The applicant contends that he could not complete his last 7 months of ARNG service, he requests that he be forgiven and considered for retired pay. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant had completed a total of 21 years and 14 days of service.