ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002533
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 Bronze Star Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Army Commendation Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and a third award of the Purple Heart (correctly known as the Purple Heart with second oak leaf cluster). Although the applicant's DA Form 20 shows he served in MOS 11D and that he was assigned to Troop C, 1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002534
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 MAY 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090002534 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a copy of his diploma from the Airborne Course; his DA Form 1307 (Individual Jump Record); and orders awarding him the Parachutist Badge in support of his application. 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 Parachutist Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002539
The applicant contends that he should not be held accountable for failure to pursue the non-selection issue within a reasonable period [he notes the 2-year window provided for in Army Regulation 135-155] because he should have been discharged from the Army Reserve either 8 years after his original enlistment or 8 years after his appointment as a warrant officer one (WO1). The applicant provides in support of his request for reconsideration of his case copies of the DA Form 1059, 9 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002540
The applicant requests, in effect, that her records be corrected to show she declined participation in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) and that she receive reimbursement for any and all deductions from her retirement pay. The 20-Year Letter, dated 28 July 2004, also stated that "NOTE: Public Law 106-398, 30 October 2000, requires that upon receipt of this Letter, a qualified Reserve Component member, who is married, will automatically be enrolled in the RCSBP under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002542
The regulation, in effect at the time, provided that the total active duty outside the continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214 and the last oversea theater in which the service was performed would be entered in item 22c. Although the applicant requests that his DD Form 214 be corrected to show his duty assignment in France/Belgium, the governing regulation states that there is no provision to show any assignment other than the unit of assignment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002543
On 19 August 1986, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for a discharge upgrade. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge or an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002544
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart and CIB. The applicant states, in effect, that he was wounded on 9 March 1969 while serving in the Republic of Vietnam, but his DD Form 214 does not show award of the Purple Heart or the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002547
The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show his record of assignments during the period August 1966 to April 1969. In the absence of reassignment orders, the 27 October 1968 service medical record provided by the applicant which shows he was assigned to the 37th Medical Company, 11th ACR is insufficient as a basis for amending item 12 on his DD Form 214. _______ _ XXX_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002550
On 5 February 1992, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for a change in the character and/or reason of his discharge. The regulation shows that the separation program designator JKQ as shown on the applicants DD Form 214 specifies the narrative reason for discharge as Misconduct-Commission of a Serious Offense and that the authority for discharge under this separation program designator is Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14-12c." In the absence of evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002555
There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant entered active duty in 1976 or that he was separated from the service in 1976. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to correct the applicant's records to show he entered active duty on 26 June 1976. _______ _ 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 | 20090002558
The applicant requests that the year of his date of birth (DOB) be changed from 1929 to 1928 in Block 10 (Date of Birth) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States). Therefore, the birth certificate is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to correct of his records to show his DOB as 3 November 1928. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002565
The applicant's records do not contain orders showing award of the Bronze Star Medal. The evidence of record shows 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 the Purple Heart, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Citation, and three bronze service stars to be affixed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002567
The available evidence does not show the applicant was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, he is entitled to award of four bronze service stars to be affixed to his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and to have his record corrected to show this 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 (first award) for the period 5 March 1968 through 11 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002568
The co-worker told him that the female PFC was at the emergency room claiming that the applicant and two others from the party had raped her. He further states that he attempted to have his discharge upgraded through the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB); however, his request was denied. However, the separation authority may direct a general or honorable discharge if such is merited by the Soldiers overall record of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002574
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her ex-husband, a retired service member, be corrected to show she made a deemed election for former spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) within 1 year of divorce. Section 1450(f)(3)(C) provides that an election may not be deemed to have been made unless the request from the former spouse of the person is received within one year of the date of the court order or filing involved. There is no evidence of the retiree...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002575
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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. 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 | 20090002580
The applicant requests that item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 18 January 2006 be changed from 13 June 2004 to 18 October 2004. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 18 January 2006; his DD Form 214 for the period ending 12 October 2004; his mobilization orders, dated 2 September 2004; and his separation orders, dated 5 January 2006 in support of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002585
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. The applicant's available military records and documentation submitted with his application contain no matters upon which clemency in the form of an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to an honorable or general discharge may be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002586
c. "I disagree with these proceedings because my condition did not exist prior to service (specified medical evidence is attached) and request my case be returned to the medical approving authority for reconsideration." Extension of time beyond 3 working days may be granted by the unit commander for reasonable delays (for example, to consult with legal counsel). It is not uncommon for a medical condition to be found acceptable upon enlistment, yet later form the basis for an EPTS medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002593
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 27 June 1972, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service. A DD Form 293, dated 13 January 1982, shows the applicant requested upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable or general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002597
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 JULY 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090002597 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 20 February 2008 to show a second award of the Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending Headquarters, 101st Combat Aviation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002601
The applicant provides a statement from an individual who indicates he was assigned for duty with the applicant in the RVN and that they flew many hours on combat assaults and missions together. Therefore, since the applicant's unit routinely participated in air assault Category I missions, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the AM and to add it to his record and DD Form 214 at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002604
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 14706 (computation of total years of service), states that for the purpose of this chapter and chapter 14507 of this title, a Reserve officer's years of service include all service of the officer as a commissioned officer of a uniformed service other than the following: a. service as a warrant officer; b. constructive service; and c. service after appointment as a commissioned officer of a Reserve Component while in a program of advanced education to obtain the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002609
He also states he believes an injustice occurred for the following reasons: (1) He was denied presumption under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), paragraph 3-2, during all PEB proceedings; (2) All medical evidence was not considered; (3) Medical evidence verifying severe disability was actively disallowed by the commander of the PEB; (4) medical retirement/concurrent retirement and disability pay were denied although his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002611
The applicant's two alcohol-related offenses seem to indicate he may have been having a problem with alcohol abuse during his service at Fort Hood. However, alcohol was not the reason stated by his commander for processing him for discharge. A review of the applicant's record of service shows the applicant did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002613
The applicant provides a copy of the contested OER; a copy of his Officer Record Brief (ORB), dated 4 February 2009; his OER appeal memorandum, dated 13 January 2008; an OER appeal supporting statement from his former senior rater, dated 24 November 2008; an OER appeal supporting statement from a former senior rater, dated 12 January 2009; and an OER appeal supporting statement from his current battalion commander, dated 13 January 2008 [sic], in support of his request. He provided the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002615
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 August 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090002615 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of the Board's denial of his request to correct his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service dates in Iraq. As such, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's record to show he served in Iraq from 15 August 2003 to 15 March 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002618
The applicant states that he was facing a medical discharge because he has sickle cell anemia and left knee damage, but it was withheld to discharge him for alcoholism. On 17 April 1986, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 -12b, because of misconduct with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions because of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002620
He also requests correction of this DD Form 214 to show the Combat Action Badge. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 9 December 2006; a Defense Finance and Accounting Service Military Leave and Earnings Statement (LES), dated 5 December 2008; and two award certificates for the Combat Action Badge in support of his application. There are no orders for the Combat Action Badge in the available records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002622
The applicant states that the type of discharge that he received and the reason for discharge were both unjust in that his record was excellent until the new first sergeant arrived in his unit. The applicant signed a statement indicating that he was advised he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200. Chapter 13 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member may be separated when it is determined that he or she is unqualified for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002623
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the U.S. Navy on 20 November 1984 and served four years. Issues of Army Echoes (the Army bulletin published three times a year and mailed to retirees to keep them abreast of their rights and privileges and to inform them of developments in the Army), consistently contain a reminder to retirees that they are responsible for updating their retired pay file, using the Kentucky mailing address provided, within one year of the event if they...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002627
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 | 20090002630
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 2 (Service Number [SN]), item 3 (Social Security Number [SSN]), and item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect his complete SN, correct SSN, and to add the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), Bronze Star Medal (BSM) 1st Oak Leaf Cluster with "V (Valor) Device, Air Medal (AM),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002632
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 3 October 1969 to show a second award of the Purple Heart (correctly known as the Purple Heart with First Oak Leaf Cluster) and the Bronze Star Medal. Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division General Orders Number 185, dated 13 January 1968, show the applicant received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 14 December 1967 in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002634
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his earlier petition for an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to an under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. In his letter, the applicant states that he has already submitted an application, but was wondering about the review process for his military conviction in order to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002635
The applicant's orders and citation for award of the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device for heroism on 10 December 1966 in Vietnam which show he was assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry while serving as a medic are accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Medical Badge. Although the applicant's DA Form 20 shows he was assigned to an infantry company for 30 days and his duty MOS was 11B, there is no evidence of record which shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002636
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Valorous Unit Award. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 and orders for the Valorous Unit Award in support of his application. Headquarters, U.S. Army Human Resources Command Permanent Orders 100-01, dated 9 April 2008, show Headquarters and Support Company, 864th Engineer Battalion was cited for award of the Valorous Unit Award for actions during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002639
The applicant departed Japan en route to the Continental United States on 31 December 1969 and he arrived at Valley Forge General Hospital on 2 January 1970. His contentions have been noted and while his records clearly show that he was wounded by a friendly projectile, there is no evidence in the available record, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence, to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002651
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under honorable conditions (general) discharge to an honorable discharge. The commander recommended the applicant receive an under honorable conditions (general) discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002658
He stated that while he remembered the date he was ordered to active duty in July 2002 and the date he returned to the United States, he did not remember the exact dates of his arrival and departure from Afghanistan. Since the exact dates of the applicant's 2002/2003 deployment cannot be determined with any certainty, this period of foreign service cannot be added to Item 12f of his DD Form 214. As such, it would be appropriate to add these two deployments to Item 18 of the applicant's DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002660
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show proof of his promotion to sergeant/pay grade E-5, all of his medals and awards, his U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) units, and his units in the Republic of Vietnam. On 14 July 1988, the commander of the 341st Medical Group, Seagoville, TX, returned the applicant's request to his unit commander stating the request was incomplete and required a separate letter from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002661
There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was recommended for award of the Silver Star. However, there is no evidence in the applicant's records which shows he was recommended for the Silver Star. While the available evidence is insufficient for upgrading the applicant's Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device to the Silver Star, this in no way affects the applicant's right to pursue his claim for the award by submitting a request through his Member of Congress under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002662
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show award of the Silver Star. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. There is insufficient evidence to award the applicant the Silver Star or correct his DD Form 214 to show this award in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002663
These individuals contend that their units and squads were awarded the Combat Action Badge for their engagement with the enemy while in Iraq. However, there is no evidence in the available records that show the applicant was entitled to the award of the Combat Action Badge. The Combat Action Badge is an individual award, not a unit award, and while the three individuals contend that the applicant engaged or was engaged by the enemy while he was in Iraq, there is no evidence in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002664
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 July 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090002664 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 or an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002665
The evaluating physician recommended on the DA Form 4707 that the applicant should be separated for not meeting the entrance standards of Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness). A medical proceeding conducted by an entrance physical standards board (EPSBD), regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within 6 months of the Soldier's initial entrance on active duty, that the condition would have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002668
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Air Medal. The applicant's records do not contain any evidence that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the Air Medal by proper authority. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: 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 the Air Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002670
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicants DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device. However, the approval authority appears to have approved a downgraded award and issued orders awarding the applicant the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002671
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The SPD code of SFK was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating under the provisions of AR 635-40, Paragraph 2-24B (2), for temporary disability. _______ _ 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 | 20090002672
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. 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. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was 18 years of age at the time of enlistment and/or offenses.