ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020087
The applicant states that he was discharged medically and rated at 10 percent for his knees and while he was still on active duty he was rated at 60-percent disabled by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The PEB determined the remainder of his conditions noted by the MEB were not unfitting and recommended that the applicant be separated with severance pay with a 10-percent disability rating. The VA Rating decision provided by the applicant shows that on 3 September 1997, the VA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020089
The applicant requests that his award of the Silver Star be upgraded to award of the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC). The Silver Star was awarded for gallantry in action against the enemy. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Presidential Unit Citation (then known as the Distinguished Unit Citation) is awarded to units of the Armed Forces of the United States and co-belligerent nations for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy occurring on or after 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020094
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 any awards to which he is entitled for participation in support of Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base correction of his records to show any additional awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020095
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that his DD Form 214 is missing all of the Iraq service medals he earned during the period 17 February through 23 July 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 13 of his DD Form 214 by adding the GWOTEM, ICM with one bronze service star and GWOTSM; and providing him a correction to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020097
The 88th RSC revoked the requested promotion order. The advisory official states: a. the applicant was not eligible for promotion consideration when the September 2008 promotion board convened and his promotion was in error; b. the flagging action for APFT failure rendered him ineligible for consideration; c. the 88th RSC promoted him into a position based on the results of the board, but when it was determined he was ineligible, his promotion orders were revoked and he was removed from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020100
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show his current name. _______ _ __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 | 20090020107
Armed Forces Examining and Entrance Station, Pittsburgh, PA, Special Orders Number 122, dated 22 June 1966, show the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States (AUS) for a period of 24 months on 22 June 1966. Records show the applicant was inducted into the AUS and entered active duty on 22 June 1966. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct item 11d of his DD Form 214 to show he was separated from active duty effective 21 June 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020108
The applicant requests correction of his 29 June 1973 DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Additionally, there is no evidence in the available records and he did not provide any evidence to show he met the eligibility criteria for award of the CIB. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020111
There are no flight records or other evidence to show the applicant accumulated the required flight hours or flew on the required number of missions to be awarded additional awards of the Air Medal. The available records show the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and that he participated in three campaigns while serving in the RVN. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020114
The applicant requests that the punishment imposed against her as a result of being administered a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) be set aside. Counsel states: * the applicant's supervisors failed to fully appreciate the gravity of the mental and physical health problems she had been experiencing from August 2002 - August 2008 * nonjudicial punishment (NJP) was imposed against her for two very minor alleged infractions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020118
The applicant requests item 5 (Date of Birth) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 January 1981 be corrected. 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. This Board action will be filed in the applicant's military records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020119
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 16 June 1971, the applicant was ordered to active duty as a United States Army Reserve Field Artillery officer. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was a Field Artillery officer who was assigned to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size while in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020120
The applicant requests that the records of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart and correcting his records accordingly. The applicant states that the FSM was wounded in Vietnam on 1 March 1971 when he sustained lacerations to his right hand from a machete and underwent surgery for that wound. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020121
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with four oak leaf clusters (5th Award), seven awards of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14), and 31 days of sea service in block 12g (Sea Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). He continues by stating he took a ship to Vietnam that took 31 days and there is no entry of sea...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020122
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The service shown in item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214 is the cumulative total of his enlisted and commissioned service. The evidence of record shows the applicant's DD Form 214 provides an accurate record of his length of service, including his enlisted service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020124
The applicant requests award of the Presidential Unit Citation and its addition to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members who have served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to Item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020125
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded. He stated he wanted a chapter 10 discharge because of family problems. The applicant was discharged on 23 November 1977 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with a UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020127
On 9 October 1967, NJP was imposed against the applicant for being AWOL from 23 September to 30 September 1967. However, his records do contain a duly-constituted DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) which shows that he was issued an undesirable discharge on 18 July 1968, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness due to his frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil and military authorities. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020129
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090020129 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The document states: * Question: Are Reserve or Active Component Soldiers on active duty primarily for training authorized to be awarded the GWOTSM? Her statement is correct, in part; however, she was ordered to IADT for basic and advanced individual training, not ordered to active duty or mobilized in support of Global War on Terrorism operations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020131
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 BOG period with their units, and voluntarily request a COTTAD in order to complete 12 months BOG with their units (Outside...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020134
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020135
In paragraph 2 of the advisory opinion, USAPDA stated he complained of left shoulder pain and popping, back pain, and ankle/foot pain, when in fact, on the DD Form 2697, dated 4 September 2001, the physician assistant annotated MEB for chronic left shoulder instability, left shoulder pain, and bilateral ankle pain. Evidence of record shows the MEB only found his shoulder condition to be present and unfitting and he agreed with the findings of the MEB. Although the applicant contends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020137
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090020137 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. A copy of the advisory opinion was forwarded to the applicant and he submitted the following documentation in further support of his application: a. a statement from the Supervisory Staff Administrator, Headquarters, 176th Medical Group, dated 11 February 2010, stating the applicant was in a valid major/O-4 position from 17 December 2004 to 11 September 2006 at the time he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020138
On 16 May 1974, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's separation processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation. 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 | 20090020148
USAPDA notified the applicant his tenure on the TDRL expired on 17 July 2009 and records at USAPDA indicated that he had never undergone a periodic medical examination while on the TDRL. The orders state the applicant's removal was based on his failure to complete a physical reexamination and five years maximum tenure on the TDRL in accordance with Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), paragraph 7-11b(4) [periodic examination not performed -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020149
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending on 9 November 2008 as follows: a. to show he completed 11 months and 30 days instead of 11 months and 29 days of net active service; and b. to show he received two awards of the Meritorious Service Medal. The evidence of record shows he entered active duty on 11 November 2007 and he was honorably REFRAD on 9 November 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020150
The only period of active duty for which a DD Form 214 was warranted is the one prepared to reflect the applicant's period of IADT. The record does not contain and the applicant has not provided any evidence that he served on active duty for any period other than that which is currently documented on his 28 February 1981 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020152
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He also states that there are military records (medical) that show he was in the hospital in Vietnam and those records should show he was wounded. However, by regulation, in order to support award of the Purple Heart, there must be evidence confirming the wound for which the award is being made was received as a direct result of or was caused by enemy action, that the wound was treated by medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020155
The applicant states his rank at the time of his separation from active duty on 2 March 1992 was specialist (SPC)/pay grade E-4. The applicant contends that the rank of PFC (E-3) and RE Code of "RE-3C" shown on his DD Form 214 should be corrected because he held the rank of SPC (E-4) at the time of his voluntary separation under the 1990 Early Transition Program and he should not be penalized with the RE code that he was issued. There is no evidence that the applicant was reduced in rank...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020157
He also acknowledged that he must report to his State Director of Selective Service to arrange for performance of alternate service within 15 days of the date of receipt of the Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 21 January 1975 for the good of the service under the provisions of PP 4313. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge or honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020160
The applicant states he should have been awarded the Purple Heart for a war wound (right arm) sustained on 22 February 1969 in Vietnam. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. In the absence of orders or other evidence of record showing that the applicant was injured or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam, the eyewitness statements provided by the applicant are not sufficient as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020162
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. On 31 March 1981, the convening authority approved a lesser sentence of confinement at hard labor for 45 days, a forfeiture of $334.00 pay per month for 6 months, and a bad conduct discharge, and except for that part of the sentence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020163
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code which would allow enlistment. c. A Soldier who is found after entry on active duty not to have been qualified under procurement medical fitness standards at the time of enlistment may request to be retained on active duty subject to the conditions listed below. This regulation states that an RE code of "1" applies to Soldiers completing their term of active service who are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020164
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by adding the Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal. The evidence of record also verifies the applicant was wounded in action in Afghanistan on 18 August 2009 and approved for award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Awarding him the Purple Heart for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020165
Had he been eligible for spouse election, his spouse would have had to consent to his election at the time. The evidence of record shows that upon retirement in 1987, he executed an SBP Election Certificate, electing children only SBP coverage based on the full amount. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he made a timely request to cover his post-retirement spouse under the SBP within 1 year of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020166
A copy of an undated letter, from the CG, Fort Jackson, SC to the Commander, 1st Basic Training Brigade, wherein the CG states that a commander's inquiry was conducted to investigate alleged errors in the relief for cause OER he received and that the report of investigation and findings were attached for the brigade commander's review to take corrective action of the procedural errors or remove the OER and restore the applicant to command. c. An endorsement, dated 20 December 1985, from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020167
The applicant requests correction of items 7b (Home of Record at Time of Entry), 12a (Date Entered AD [Active Duty] This Period), and 19a (Mailing Address After Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 September 2009. Item 7b of the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 September 2009 shows his home of record at the time of entry was "xxx D S------- St., Apt. Item 7b of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020168
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the AGCM for the period of 20 June 1968 to 6 March 1970, while serving in the rank of SP4 and by showing his awards of the CIB and the RVNGC w/Palm Unit Citation. __________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020169
The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant, on 25 April 1979, shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), as a result of court-martial after completing 2 years, 1 month, and 7 days of creditable active military service and accruing 96 days of lost time due to being in confinement and absent without leave (AWOL). There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020171
The applicant requests that his date of rank (DOR) and effective date for promotion to the pay grade of E-8 be changed to 3 October 2007. While the available records show that his PSI was completed on 3 October 2007, the applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted and the evidence of record when his actual clearance was granted. By the applicants own admission, he was granted an interim clearance in December and the advisory opinion from HRC-AL officials confirm that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020175
Therefore, there is sufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case. The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation was awarded to all units that served in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge; and b. adding the Combat Infantryman Badge, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020177
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. On 2 August 1966 he was transferred to Vietnam with his unit and on 31 May 1967, he was awarded the ARCOM with V Device for heroism. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have been treated by medical personnel, and the medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020178
There is no evidence of any general orders awarding the applicant the Purple Heart and his name is not listed on the Vietnam casualty roster. There are no medical records available which show the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action during his service in Vietnam. In the absence of such evidence, there is an insufficient basis for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020180
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), correction of his record to reflect promotion to E-5, and a uniform with all of his decorations. For Army personnel, the National Personnel Records Center will verify the awards to which a veteran is entitled and forward the request with the verification to the appropriate service department for issuance of the medals. The applicant's requests for award of the CIB and correction of his record to reflect promotion to E-5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020181
The applicant requests that he be paid $33,000.00 in Army College Fund (ACF) benefits as outlined in his enlistment contract. The applicants military records may be corrected to show his DA Form 3286-66 was amended to include the sentence, "If ACF benefits in the amount of $35,000.00 (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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020184
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that the date on his DD Form 214 shows his EAD date as 29 September 1986. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show the following in Item 12a of the applicant's DD Form 214 by: * deleting the date "1986 09 29" * adding the date "1986 08 29" ________x___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020189
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer of Discharge) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) and Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). The applicant's military records are not available for review. The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the NDSM and KDSM is supported by the evidence.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020191
Records show that on 5 October 1984 the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14 for misconduct. Evidence indicates the letters of recommendation he provided with his application were previously considered as a part of his overall record when he was issued a general under honorable conditions discharge instead of a discharge under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020197
A DD Form 4 shows the applicant enlisted in the USAR on 29 October 1986 for a period of 1 year. A U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPC) Form 249-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points), dated 1 June 2010, shows the applicant's service in the USAR from 1 October 1981 through 30 September 1995. The applicant's honorable service in the USAR from 29 October 1986 through 2 March 1988 is documented in his military personnel records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020202
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 December 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090020202 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's DA Form 24 (Service Record) which would have showed his conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military service, is not available for review with this case. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Good Conduct Medal.