ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019334
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Presidential Unit Citation, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Gold Star, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. There are no orders in his military personnel records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019335
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states that he served his country in Vietnam and when he came home to the United States he did not receive any pay for some reason which was never explained to him. There is also no evidence to show he ever 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 | 20090019338
Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 is blank, there are no official orders in his records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart, his name is not shown on the Vietnam Casualty Listing, and his medical records are not available for review with this case 7. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. However, there is no evidence in his available service personnel records that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019351
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND 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 AR20080000398, on 11 December 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019353
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Purple Heart. Should he have or be able to obtain a copy of the orders awarding him the Purple Heart or be able to provide other evidence to corroborate this award, such as his service medical records showing he was treated for wounds received in action, he may submit another application for consideration. ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019355
The applicant states that he was wounded in action in Cambodia in June 1970 and received the Purple Heart; however, it was not reflected on his records at the time of his release from active duty. However, there is no evidence in the available records to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding of the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal with one oak leaf cluster,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019356
It also states that in order to award the PH there must be evidence of the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. The applicant's contention that he should be awarded the PH based on wounds received as a result of a grenade explosion in the RVN has been carefully considered. By regulation, in order to support...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019360
Counsel requests correction of the applicant's records to show he was medically discharged by reason of medical disability caused by his PTSD and that his disability be rated at 30 percent which would, in effect, allow for medical retirement. However, Army Regulation 40-400 (Patient Administration) states that a Soldier who is diagnosed with PTSD should be referred to a medical evaluation board (MEBD) if the Soldier's medical fitness for return to duty is questionable, problematic, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019363
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was discharged from active duty on 2 August 1978 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with a UOTHC discharge. The evidence of record shows that prior to the applicant's separation in August 1978, competent medical authority determined that he was then medically qualified for separation with a physical profile of 111111.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019365
The applicant, as the widow of a former service member (FSM), requests the following corrections on the FSMs WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge): * Item 32 (Battles and Campaigns) to show the Ardennes-Alsace campaign * Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) to show five bronze service stars and the Korean Service Medal with one bronze service star 2. The FSM served on active duty from 23 September 1950 to 31 July 1951 and was awarded the Korean...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019366
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, based on a lack of sufficient evidence, there is no justification to correct the applicant's record to show a foreign service tour in the country of Colombia. _______ _ __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 | 20090019369
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), driver's award, and his unit citation. The applicant states he was awarded the ARCOM, a driver's award, and a unit citation; however, he departed Vietnam before they could be entered on his records. There is also no evidence of a driver's award in his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019371
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 lists the applicant's awards as the Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and one Overseas Service Bar. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019375
On 7 August 2008, the applicant completed a DD Form 2656 and he elected not to participate in SBP. An election to decline to participate in the SBP must be made prior to the effective date of retirement or else coverage automatically defaults to full spouse (or child only coverage, if applicable) coverage. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending his DD Form 2656 to show he and his spouse signed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019380
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. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Air Medal; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019381
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090019381 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's record further confirms he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings at all of his active duty assignments and it is void of any derogatory information or unit commander disqualification that would have precluded award of the AGCM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019382
U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Military Awards) governed the military awards program in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. While there is insufficient documentation and evidence for awarding the applicant the Bronze Star Medal, this in no way affects the applicants right to pursue his claim for the Bronze Star Medal, by submitting a request, with an award recommendation and supporting evidence, through his Member of Congress under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1130. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019384
Records do not show a DD Form 214 was issued for this period of service. Item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 shows his immediate reenlistment this period as 28 December 1976 to 13 August 1980. He was properly issued a DD Form 214 covering his period of service from his last and only reenlistment on 14 August 1980 through his discharge date on 13 August 1983.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019386
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his home of record as the State of Texas. The applicant completed and signed a DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document of the United States) which shows in item 3 (Home of Record) the entry "55- E 3-TH PL APT -06 CHICAGO IL 60---." While his reenlistment documents show a different street address, each document shows his home of record as Chicago, IL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019387
The applicant's record is void of medical treatment records showing he was wounded in action or treated for a combat-related wound while serving in the RVN. It states in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action; that it required treatment by military medical personnel; and a record of this medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. However, by regulation, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019388
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090019388 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). ____________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 | 20090019402
The applicant's military records may be corrected to show her DA Form 3286-66 was amended to include the sentence, "If ACF benefits in the amount of $40,000.00 (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 nonpayment of ACF benefits in the amount of $40,000.00 over the amount of the MGIB benefits, the Army may pay said benefits in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019403
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The fact that the applicant wants to receive medical benefits and employment opportunities and is now a good citizen was considered; however, there are no provisions in Army regulations that allow for the upgrade of a discharge for the sole purpose of securing veteran's benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019404
The applicant provides copies of: * his DD Form 2656, dated 7 June 2009 * his Summary of Retired Pay Account, dated 29 July 2009 * a cover sheet from U.S. Army Human Resources Command CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. c. Item 26g (I Elect Not to Participate in SBP) of section IX (SBP Election) is not checked. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing the DD Form 2656 he and his wife completed on 7 June 2009 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019406
The applicant requests item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) of her 31 July 2009 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show an entry date of 30 August 2006. The instructions for item 12a are to enter the beginning date of the continuous period of active duty for issuance of a DD Form 214 for which a DD Form 214 was not previously issued. The evidence of record contains permanent orders which show the applicant was ordered to active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019408
The applicant requests correction of his records to show two awards of the Meritorious Service Medal, four awards of the Army Commendation Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). The applicant states he served in Iraq from 17 April to 10 June 2003, but the ICM was never recorded as an authorized award in his records. c. The applicant's Enlisted Record Brief and DD Form 214 both show three awards of the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019411
The applicant requests a conditional release from the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) so she may serve the remainder of her Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (AFHPSP) contractual obligation on active duty in the Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS). The applicant's records show she was commissioned a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 7 May 2003. b. Paragraph 6-6 states that an obligated officer who has performed his or her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019412
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the social security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The evidence shows the SSN the applicant used at the time of his enlistment and at the time of his release from active duty and discharge from the USAR is the same number as that shown on his DD Form 214. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019415
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 21 February 1984, the applicant was discharged with a BCD, under the provisions of chapter 3, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of court-martial. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019417
The applicant requests all of the awards that he is authorized for his service in Africa. The applicant states he has nothing to show he served in Africa from 1990 to 1991, no medals or anything to represent the time that he served. The applicant's contention that he served in Africa from 1990 to 1991 is acknowledged; however, there is no evidence in his military personnel records and he has failed to provide compelling evidence to show he actually served in Africa during his periods of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019418
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded. The applicants military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 17 April 1969, and he was awarded military occupational specialty of armorer/unit supply specialist. A PTSD course taken 35 years after his discharge does not establish that the applicant suffered from PTSD at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019420
The applicant provides a copy of her: * DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel), dated 20 September 2007 * DD Form 2656, dated 30 October 2009 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. When she completed her request for retired pay in advance of her eligibility, she declined SBP and her husband concurred. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the applicant accurately completed the DD Form 2656 on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019433
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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the GWOTSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in the Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the designated areas of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019434
He further acknowledged that if he received a discharge certificate/character of service which was less than honorable, he may make an application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or the ABCMR for an upgrade of his discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 10 June 1992 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Additionally, paragraph 14-3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019438
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the CIB is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. A Soldier serving in an infantry MOS in an infantry unit alone is insufficient to warrant award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019440
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019442
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence does include a properly constituted DD Form 214 that contains the authority and reason for the applicants active duty discharge on 21 July 1989 which shows the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions. The evidence of record shows the applicant was recommended for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019443
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Army Commendation Medal, and marksmanship badges with rifle, automatic rifle, and machinegun bars. There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019445
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant served as a clerk assigned to the 483rd Field Service Company and the 223rd Supply and Support Company during his assignment in Vietnam. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019447
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 27 June 1977, the applicants unit commander initiated action to administratively separate him from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-37 (Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP)). The applicant's record does not contain any evidence showing he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board to have his discharge upgraded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019449
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. Therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge to a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019450
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under the provisions of paragraph 13-4c of Army Regulation 635-200 with an under honorable conditions character of service. The evidence of record shows he accepted NJP on 26 March 1979 for various infractions that resulted in his reduction to PVT/E-1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019451
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provided that a general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019452
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows the same awards as listed on his DD Form 214, less the Vietnam Service Medal. The evidence clearly shows the applicant was awarded an infantry military occupational specialty and he was assigned to an infantry unit of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019453
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. He acknowledged he understood: * there is no automatic upgrading of any type of discharge * he would be ineligible to apply for enlistment in the Army for 2 years after discharge * he may make application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or the ABCMR for a discharge upgrade, but there is no implication his discharge would be upgraded 11. On 27 August 1987, the appropriate authority approved the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019454
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. Regretfully, in the absence of conclusive evidence that he held an infantry MOS and actively participated in combat while assigned to an infantry unit, he does not meet the criteria for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. _______ _...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019457
The evidence of record confirms the applicant was wounded in action when he sustained fragment wounds to his back in the RVN on 27 February 1971, as evidenced by an entry in item 40 of his DA Form 20. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the PH for being wounded in action in the RVN on 27 February 1971 and by adding this award to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019461
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 17 February 1981. He completed 3 years, 11 months, and 20 days of active military service. He has not provided any evidence to mitigate the misconduct that he committed during his period of active service; therefore, he has not established a basis to justify upgrading his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019466
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table in effect at the time established the RE code of 3 as the proper reentry code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-11 for failure to meet procurement medical fitness standards. Army Regulation 635-200 states, in pertinent part, that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019468
The applicant requests the "Change of Rater" DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) covering the rating period from 1 January 2005 through 17 June 2005 be amended to become a "Referred OER," that he be afforded the opportunity to submit rebuttal comments, and that his rebuttal comments be appended to the OER on his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). On 31 August 2008, the applicant submitted a second appeal of the change of rater OER to USAHRC, Alexandria, to remove the OER...