ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002676
The applicant states, in effect, that his records should be amended to show that he completed 730 days of involuntary mobilization under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12302 and that he was voluntarily mobilized under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12301(d) for any days in excess of 730. Accordingly, USAHRC-Alexandria, Orders A-04-510611, dated 25 April 2005, which ordered the applicant to active duty under the voluntary provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002678
The applicant states, in effect, that item 21 (Time Lost) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) which shows 100 days of lost time should be removed from his record because his expiration of term of service (ETS) date was extended until 25 May 1980 [sic]. Section III of his Statement of Enlistment shows that he enlisted for 3 years of active duty service thereby establishing his ETS date as 14 Februaty 1977. Item 18a and c of his DD Form 214 shows he completed 3 years...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002679
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show awards of the Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation, the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Citation, the Bronze Star Medal, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Distinguished Unit Citation, and the Cold War Certificate. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002680
The applicant requests, in effect, that the military records of her former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage to former spouse coverage. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A) permits a former spouse to make a written request that an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed to have been made when the former spouse is awarded the SBP annuity incident to a proceeding of divorce. There is no evidence to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002681
The applicant provides, in support of her application, copies of a letter from the Transition and Separations Branch, dated 8 September 2008, with enclosures; Orders 293-1, 9th Regional Support Command, dated 19 October 2000; DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), with enclosure, requesting early retirement; a memorandum from Tripler Army Medical Center, dated 11 September 2000, informing the applicant of separation action; Chronological Statement of Retirement Points, dated 22 May 2008; DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002682
On the same date, the unit commander recommended that the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unsuitability. There is no evidence available nor did the applicant submit any evidence that shows the units he was assigned to received a Presidential Unit Citation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding his general discharge, issued on 14 May 1971 and providing him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002685
The applicant requests a second award of the Meritorious Service Medal, the Southwest Asia Service Medal, an additional award of the Army Achievement Medal, and the Kuwait Liberation Medal be added to Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's ORB that show he was awarded more than three Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002686
Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. There is no evidence of record which shows the RE code issued to him was administratively incorrect, in error or unjust. _______ _ _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 | 20090002691
Section V (Entitlement) of the applicant's DA Form 5261-R shows that she was entitled to a bonus of $3,000.00 for serving in a bonus MOS in a bonus unit. This form also shows the applicant was honorably released from active duty training under the provisions of chapter 4, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), by reason of completion of required active service and transferred to the 640th Transportation Corps Detachment located in Tampa, Florida. The evidence of record confirms...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002692
Evidence of record shows that the applicant elected not to participate in spousal SBP coverage on 25 March 2008. It would, therefore, be just and equitable to show that the applicant elected not to participate in the SBP on 25 March 2008 with her spouses concurrence on 26 March 2008, and to correct her applicable records to show her DD Form 2656 was accepted and processed by the appropriate office in a timely manner. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002693
During the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained from the Chief, Personnel Division, NGB, who recommended that the applicants initial appointment date be adjusted to 12 April 2007, the date that his security clearance was granted, and that he receive all back pay and allowances. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show that he was extended Federal recognition for his appointment to the rank of second lieutenant effective 12 April 2007. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002698
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was awarded the Combat Medical Badge. The applicant provides, in support of his application, copies of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), a memorandum recommending award of the Combat Medical Badge, with a sworn statement and his Enlisted Record Brief. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show award of the Combat Medical Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002699
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that he is entitled to the award of the Purple Heart for the shrapnel wound he received in his left arm. The applicants military records are not available to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002701
The applicant requests consideration for award of the Purple Heart. 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 applicant contends that she should be considered for award of the Purple Heart based on being bitten by a baboon while she was Kuwait.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002702
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. In accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records is not empowered to set aside a conviction. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002704
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 June 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090002704 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his narrative reason for separation be changed and that his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002708
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states the fact that he was wounded on 10 May 1945 in Augsburg, Germany was omitted from his discharge [document]. These records show the applicant sustained a non-battle injury on 7 May 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002710
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of Item 18a (Net Active Service This Period) and Item 18c (Total Active Service) of her DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). A DD Form 214 would also be prepared for all personnel of the USAR and the ARNG released after completion of 90 days or more of active duty for training or full-time training duty. However, even if this is the case, there is no error on the applicant's DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002714
Furthermore, item 28 (Record of Assignment) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received an excellent conduct and efficiency rating throughout his enlisted service. 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: a. awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002722
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Unit Palm Citation. Since the applicant's records were corrected to show the Purple Heart, this portion of the applicant's request will not be discussed further in these Proceedings. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002723
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he was young and influenced by the men returning from Vietnam. The commanders request for discharge was forwarded through the chain of command to the approving authority.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002727
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 20 September 1985, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service, directed that he be reduced to the rank/grade of private (PV1)/E-1, and that he be discharged with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002728
The commander stated that the applicant had one NJP, three periods of AWOL, two special court-martial convictions and more than 250 days of lost time. There is no evidence the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002730
There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant was awarded an infantry MOS and that he served in an infantryman position. However, the three criteria for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge is to be assigned to an infantry unit, perform infantry duties, and hold an infantry specialty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002736
He states that the continuation of item 14 in item 18 (Remarks) incorrectly reads 1996 when it should be 2000 as the year he completed his Health Care Specialist course and that the 5-week Indirect Fire Infantryman course he completed in 1996 was erroneously omitted from his DD Form 214 3. His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) contains entries in item 17 (Civilian Education and Military Schools) that confirm he completed a 13 week military occupational specialty (MOS) 11C...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002742
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with 3rd Oak Leaf Cluster with "V" Device; to document his deployed service in Iraq; to amend the dates of his service in Afghanistan to read 15 April 2005 through 14 April 2006; and to document his completion of the basic airborne, 13F (Fire Support Specialist), and Joint Fires Observers courses. He also claims that two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002744
The applicants military personnel records do not contain any orders or other evidence showing award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002745
The available evidence shows that on 2 December 2007 the applicant was engaged in an enemy action in Afghanistan which consisted of his convoy being ambushed by the enemy using RPG and small arms fire. The applicant was honorably REFRAD on 17 April 2008 and was subsequently granted a 90% combined service-connected disability rating from the VA which included the injuries incurred by the applicant on 2 December 2007. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002749
Most notable is the fact that the information used by the VA for awarding the applicant service connection for several conditions was taken from the applicant's Army service medical records. The Board's previous decisional documents state that the wound for which the applicant received the Purple Heart could not be determined. At the time of his separation from the service the Purple Heart was not authorized for any wounds or injuries a Soldier sustained while held as a POW.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002750
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect that he was retired by reason of permanent disability. Accordingly, he was removed from the TDRL on 22 July 2008 and he was permanently retired on 23 July 2008 with a 100% disability rating. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002751
Counsel requests, in effect, removal of all documents related to a 19 April 2001 Flight Evaluation Board (FEB) from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF); revocation of Aviation Orders, dated 29 August 2009, and restoration of military occupational specialty (MOS) 153BG (Aviation Maintenance Officer); and reinstatement in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) if necessary. Counsel indicates that the applicant was not at the FEB and was not notified of the convening of the FEB and never...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002752
The applicant's military personnel records and service medical records were not available for review. On 6 October 1987, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for the good of the service with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. However, his military personnel and service medical records are not available and he has not submitted any evidence to show he was diagnosed or was receiving...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002753
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the National Defense Service Medal and the Army Commendation Medal; any other awards, decorations, and campaign ribbons he may have earned; and promotion to the next higher grade. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military awards) provides for award of the National Defense Service Medal. With respect to award of the National Defense Service Medal, the evidence of record shows that the applicant was ordered to ADT and entered active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002754
His DA Form 597-3 (Army Senior ROTC Scholarship Cadet Contract), paragraph 5 states that if the cadet were disenrolled from the ROTC Program for any reason, the Secretary of the Army could order the cadet to reimburse the United States the dollar amount plus interest that bears the same ratio to the total cost of the scholarship financial assistance provided by the United States to the cadet as the unserved portion of active duty bears to the total period of active duty the cadet agreed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002756
In support of the request for reconsideration, counsel provides copies of a Memorandum for Record (MFR) from the applicant's former battalion commander, the applicant's Non-Commissioned Officer Report for the period ending October 2004, a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), a Narrative Summary for award of the BSM to the applicant, an advisory opinion from the Military Award Branch to the Army Review Board Agency, electronic mail (email) correspondence from the applicant's former...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002761
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 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002762
The applicant requests in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded. On 2 February 1981, the appropriate authority approved the applicants request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 and directed he be furnished an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 6 February 1981, the applicant was discharged with an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002763
The applicant requests removal of DMAIL (Department of Military Affairs) Form 60-R (Record of Nonjudicial Punishment Proceedings), Illinois Army National Guard (ILARNG) from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). On 10 September 2004, by memorandum, the ILARNG Deputy SJA indicated that the original record of nonjudicial punishment will be filed in the member's military personnel records jacket (MPRJ) for two years, after which time it will be destroyed unless the member has received...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002764
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show completion of basic training and advanced individual training. The available evidence shows that while attending advanced individual training, the applicant requested to be discharged by reason of pregnancy. In this case, since the applicant was processing for separation and since no course is entered on her DD Form 214, it appears that the applicant erroneously received this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002765
The applicant requests that items 5a (Grade, Rate or Rank) and 5b (Pay Grade) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show sergeant (SGT)/E-5 and that item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) be corrected to show the Army Good Conduct Medal, a Certificate of Appreciation, a Certificate of Commendation, the Marksmanship Qualification Badge with M-79 Grenade Launcher Bar, and the Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002767
There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. He was 20 years of age at the time of his assignment to Germany and he was 21 years of age at time of his drug offenses. Given the seriousness of the offenses for which he was convicted, his record was not considered sufficiently meritorious to warrant clemency in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002770
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his character of service as honorable. As a result, it would be appropriate to grant the requested relief and correct the applicant's record to show he was honorably separated on 17 May 2004. ____________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 | 20090002774
A review of the applicants official records failed to reveal a copy of her divorce decree. Although she has not provided a copy of the original debt notification or her divorce decree, she has submitted a copy of her DA Form 5960 which shows that she submitted a request to change her BAH and VHA on 11 February 2005 based on her divorce of 26 August 2004, approximately 5 months after the fact, which in itself would have created a debt by that time. While it cannot be determined what the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002776
The applicant submitted a notarized statement from J---y J-----n which states that the applicant was wounded and received medical treatment while in the RVN. There are no orders in the applicants service personnel records which show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002777
He states: a. he turned down a battlefield commission and other stuff offered to him by a Major General; b. he won a trophy in Basic Combat Training (BCT) for running a 4-minute mile; c. when he was transferred to the 543rd Transportation Company, the commanding officer said he was going to promote him to Sergeant and place him in charge of 72 guards; and d. he performed some sort of job wherein he told Soldiers they could receive free venereal disease treatment off-the-record. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002781
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 14 September 1992 under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. _______ _ ___XXX____ ___ 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 | 20090002782
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 JULY 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090002782 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Department of the Army and the Air Force, Joint Force Headquarters, TNARNG, Orders 179-196, dated 28 June 2006, amended TNARNG Orders 068178, dated 9 March 2005, to change the applicants date of release to 10 July 2006. Therefore, it is appropriate to correct the applicants DD Form 214, block 12a, to show he entered active duty this period on 17 March 2005.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002783
There is no evidence in the available records which confirm he was ever awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 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. 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 | 20090002784
Records available to the Board indicate the applicant enlisted as a Regular Army Soldier on 30 November 1963 under his birth name of Mxxxxxx, with his birth date of 14 May 1946, and utilizing his SSAN of xx8-42-1122. On 14 December 1976 the Acting Commanding General, Fort Bragg approved the applicants retention on active duty and indicated the applicant should take immediate action to legally change his name from Mxxxxxx to Wxxxxxx and to apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002785
The applicant states, in effect, that the FSM was wounded in action in Korea on 17 January 1952, and that she would like this recorded on his DD Form 214. The evidence of record also shows that based on his active duty service and his service and campaign participation in Korea, he is also eligible for NDSM, UNSM, ROK-WSM, ROKPUC, and four bronze service stars with his KSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...