ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001966
An email, dated 27 April 2009, from the Army Casualty and Mortuary Branch, Human Resources Command, Alexandria, VA, indicated that there was no casualty report for an injury or wound as a result of enemy action recorded for the applicant. There is no evidence that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of the alleged anti-tank mine explosion on 9 August 2006 or that he was treated for such injury. In the absence of a completed, authenticated, and verified casualty report, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001979
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service. The applicant submitted a copy of his DD Form 214, dated 30 July 2005, with his request for correction to his DD Form 214 to show he served in Germany. The evidence shows a NGB Form 22, dated 2 March 2006, was issued to the applicant at his separation from the ILARNG and mailed to his last known address at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001981
The VA's Compensation and Pension Exam Hospital Summary shows that on 26 March 1969, the applicant was admitted with a chief complaint of pain at left ankle area where he had an old gunshot wound. The applicant's military service records do not contain any general orders awarding him the Purple Heart. There are no medical records available which show that the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001983
Therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant's requests to show these items on his DD Form 214. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to amend his DD Form 214 to show he completed this course. Therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request to show he was a graduate of the U.S. Army Signal Corps on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001986
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Evidence of record shows that the applicant served in the Former Republic of Yugoslavia (Bosnia-Herzegovina) in support of Operation Joint Guard. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing award of the AFEM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001987
The applicant states, in effect, that he had been accepted to attend OCS and given OCS class dates; however, when he reported to the class, he was told he had been dropped from the school because he would be over 42 at the time of his commissioning. The evidence shows that although the applicant was selected for OCS and scheduled to attend OCS from 11 January through 2 April 2009, his age disqualification was discovered prior to his entry into the course and he was not allowed to begin...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001988
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show that she completed the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course (ANCOC) and Unit Victim Advocate (UVA) training. Therefore, in accordance with the applicable regulation, these courses should be included on her DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001990
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 23 (Type of Separation) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show "discharge" instead of "retirement." The DD Form 214 issued to her at that time confirms she was separated under the provisions of paragraph 4-24b(2), Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), by reason of disability, temporary. The applicant is advised that service and leave credit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001995
Medical records covering the period from 16 May to 25 May 2005 documenting the applicant's treatment for acute bronchitis and pneumonia; c. A memorandum from the applicant to the President of the Promotion Board, dated 30 January 2008, requesting a waiver of the WOAC requirement for promotion to CW4 in which she outlines the history of her efforts to attend the WOAC and the reasons she had not been successful in scheduling and completing the course, which included her "civilian job and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001996
The fact that the applicant provided two newspaper articles in which one stated that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with V device while the other article added that he was pained by shrapnel wounds in both legs and was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Purple Heart and a Silver Star are not sufficient evidence on which to add award of the Purple Heart and/or the Silver Star to his DD Form 214. The newspaper articles, in the absence of supporting medical evidence, are not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002000
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with the period ending 2 September 1985 to show he completed the Warrant Officer Entry Course (WOEC). The applicant states that he completed the WOEC and needs the course added to his DD Form 214 so that it may appear in the Army American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS).) As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002001
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Headquarters, U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School Permanent Order Number 143-9, dated 23 May 1995, shows the applicant received the Meritorious Service Medal for meritorious service during the period 17 September 1987 to 1 June 1995. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Meritorious...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002002
He was also advised to apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) for constructive credit for his master's degree. In accordance with this directive, paragraph 6.1.1.3. states constructive credit may be awarded only if such advanced education or advanced degree is required as a prerequisite for original appointment as a commissioned officer in a particular officer category. Army Regulation 135-101 provides that officers being appointed in the MC may be awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002008
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal and the Ecuadorian Parachutist Badge. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, dated 30 June 2007; a copy of a certificate, dated 10 May 2007, showing award of the Meritorious Service Medal; and a copy of a certificate, dated 5 September 2006, showing award of the Ecuadorian Parachutist Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002009
The applicant states, in effect, that an administrative separation board recommended that she be separated from the service with a discharge under other than honorable conditions for misconduct (pattern of misconduct); however, the separation authority erroneously approved a discharge under other than honorable conditions for misconduct (commission of a serious offense). On 22 December 2008, the Army Discharge Review Board upgraded the applicant's discharge to a general discharge and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002013
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 3 years on 13 April 1970. Absent orders or other documentary evidence that clearly shows the applicant was personally present and under hostile fire while serving in an assigned infantry primary duty in a unit actively engaged in ground combat with the enemy, these two forms by themselves are insufficient on which to base...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002014
The applicant requests that he be paid $40,000.00 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 $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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002017
The applicant's records show that she enlisted in the RA for the second time on 2 January 2003. Therefore, item 12a of her DD Form 214 for the period ending 1 August 2005 should be corrected to show this date. Therefore, item 12c of her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show 2 years and 7 months.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002020
This form further confirms he completed a total of 2 years, 9 months, and 18 days of creditable active military service. The "JKK" SPD code is the correct code for Soldiers separated under chapter 14-12(c) of AR 635-200 by reason of misconduct. The evidence of records shows the applicant was 18 years of age at the time of his enlistment and 20 years of age at the time of his offense.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002021
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show award of the Basic Aviation Badge. The applicants military personnel records are absent orders or other evidence that shows he was awarded the Aircraft Crew Member Badge or the Basic Aviation Badge. The applicant contends, in effect, that his records should be corrected to show award of the Basic Aviation Badge because he graduated from the Flight Operations Coordinator Course, he was awarded MOS 93P, and he held MOS 93P...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002024
The PEB recommended that the applicant be separated with entitlement to severance pay if otherwise qualified. Army Regulation 635-40 establishes the Army PDES 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. The "JFL" SPD code is the correct code for Soldiers separating under paragraph 4-24b(3) of Army Regulation 635-200...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002025
The applicant states, in effect, that at the time he made his SBP election, he was unmarried and elected the child only option for his daughter who was a college student at the time. Army Echoes, Issue 1, January - April 2005 first alerted retirees that an SBP Open Enrollment period would run from 1 October 2005 - 30 September 2006. However, the applicant has not provided and his records do not contain any evidence to show that the applicant notified either the Army or the DFAS within 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002027
The applicant requests the removal of college transcripts that were posted to his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) on 19 November 2007. On 19 November 2007, a college transcript was posted to the applicant's OMPF that indicates he had completed 48 credits. It provides, in pertinent part, that all transcripts of credit from civilian colleges, universities, trade schools or business schools will be filed in the OMPF for enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002028
The applicant states, in effect, that the constructive service credit he was awarded and his application date for active service were not considered when his DIEMS was previously adjusted from 6 January 1981 to 6 December 1980. However, by regulation, constructive service credit is applicable to determine entry grade and date of rank upon appointment and is not creditable service for pay or for retirement. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was appointed as a 1LT in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002031
Records show the applicant was 20 years of age at the time of his enlistment. The applicants DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 6 December 2004 in accordance with the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial, and his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. A DD Form 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of the United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002032
The applicant requests that his retirement orders be corrected to show his retired grade as specialist (SPC) not private (PV1). Headquarters, III Corps and Fort Hood, Orders 121-0169, dated 30 April 2008, directed that the applicant be separated from active duty for the purpose of retirement on 29 July 2008 and placed on the permanent Retired List effective 30 July 2008. It is appropriate to amend Headquarters, III Corps and Fort Hood, Orders 121-0169, dated 30 April 2008, to show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002037
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to state he was a "Vietnam Era Veteran." A Vietnam War Era veteran is a person: (a) who served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days, any part of which occurred between 5 August 1964 and 7 May 1975 and was discharged or released with other than a dishonorable discharge, (b) was discharged or released from active duty for a service connected disability if any part of such active duty was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002040
The applicant requests that the Army repay student loans under the Loan Repayment Program (LRP). 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. The opinion points out that the applicant entered active duty on 2 June 1994 with the LRP as part of his enlistment agreement, that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002043
The applicant requests, in effect, that the discharge date on an Honorable Discharge Certificate from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) be corrected. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record shows the applicant was honorably discharged from the USAR on five occasions, one discharge date was on 18 August 1967. Therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request to amend the discharge date on the USAR Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 18 August 1967.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002047
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded for exemplary conduct in action against the enemy. Regrettably, there is also insufficient evidence to award the applicant the Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002049
Headquarters, 35th Engineer Group (Construction) General Order Number 42, dated 7 July 1971, awarded the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in hostile action on 30 April 1971. Therefore, he is entitled to the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and correction of his records to show these awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002050
The applicant requests that her deceased father, a former service member (FSM), be paid an enlistment bonus. The applicant states that her father, a FSM, said that he was promised an enlistment bonus to enlist in the Army and he never received it. The FSMs military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002051
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 June 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090002051 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his separation code, reentry eligibility (RE) code, and narrative reason for separation be changed on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002052
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 28 February 2002 be corrected to show additional active duty service from 3 December 2006 to 6 December 2006 or that he be issued a DD Form 214 for this period of service. The applicant states that he was not issued a new DD Form 214 after his release from active duty on 6 December 2006, that he served in Korea from July 1994 to November 1995, that he was on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002053
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's separation processing under the provisions of the EDP was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation and that the applicant voluntarily consented to the discharge and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002054
There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded 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 documentation provided by the applicant is not sufficient as a basis for award of the Purple Heart. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002057
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In the absence of orders, the award certificate is insufficient. There is no other substantiating evidence to support the conclusion that the applicant was awarded the Army Achievement Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002063
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which confirms his correct SSN, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). __________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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002067
On 14 May 1953, the applicant enlisted for a period of 4 years. The applicant was discharged from active duty on 26 October 1954 with an undesirable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368 (Enlisted Personnel Discharge Unfitness). __________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 | 20090002069
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 evidence of record supports the applicant's contention that he did not receive any disability rating for his Vietnam combat injuries to his left shoulder, left index finger, and fragment wounds to his right hip. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individuals medical condition may not be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002071
On 18 December 2008, the U. S. Army Human Resources Command - St. Louis informed him he was not eligible for retired pay as he had completed only 19 years, 10 months, and 8 days of qualifying service for retirement and his last 8 years of qualifying service were not in a Reserve Component. This correction of records may have an effect on the applicants SBP status/coverage. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002073
The only available medical records are those provided by the applicant. In a letter of support for the applicant, R____ A. W____ states that he was the company medic serving with the applicant when the applicant received a small arms or shrapnel wound during a firefight. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), paragraph 2-8, provides that the Purple Heart is awarded to an individual who is wounded in any action against an enemy of the United States, in any action with an opposing armed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002079
In summary, the applicant states: a. that in 1993 and 1994, while on active duty, he suffered a generalized seizure, two grand mal seizures, and two strokes with hemorrhage; b. that Army personnel initially dismissed his symptoms; c. that his family, including his brother who is a medical doctor, took him to private medical doctors who addressed his symptoms and had him transferred to Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC); d. that the supervising doctor at WRAMC was unable to diagnose the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002084
The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) covering the rating period 15 January 2004 through 14 January 2005 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) from his records and replacing it with a new OER that reflects the correct duty performance as a battalion commander instead of a training officer. He also attached two statements by his rater and senior rater and a corrected OER as follows: a. in a statement, dated 21 October 2008, the rater...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002086
Service and efficiency ratings based upon academic proficiency of at least "Good" rendered subsequent to 22 November 1955 were not disqualifying; and b. that a bronze service star is awarded based on qualifying service for each campaign listed in Appendix B of this regulation. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (first award) for the period 21 October 1969 to 20 August 1971 and correction of is records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002087
In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charges against him, or of a lesser included offense, that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a discharge under other honorable conditions. On 13 December 1989, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in accordance with chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 and directed he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002088
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 "Vietnam Service Medal"; and b. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the "Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and Republic of Vietnam Civil...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002090
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 November 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090002090 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 5 August 2008, an official of the IG office responded to the applicant informing him that a preliminary investigation revealed that his records were not considered by the 2007 board, a June 2008 Standby Advisory Board (STAB) was being conducted and if selected his promotion would be back-dated as if he had never missed the board. On 22 September 2008, the 99th RRC...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002092
The applicant states it was his assumption that when his effective DOR to second lieutenant was corrected based on a previous Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Proceedings, that consideration would be given for his time in service/time in grade for promotion to first lieutenant. The advisory official recommended the applicant's records be submitted to a Special Selection Board for promotion consideration to captain under the Calendar Year (CY) 2005 criteria based on an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002100
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records are not available. However, even though the applicant's military records are not available the DD Form 214 that he was issued upon his release from active duty in 1969 shows his SSN as 6xx-6x-7xxx.