ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002789
The applicant states that he was recently told by a retired colonel that he should not have been separated from the Army as he had completed 17 years and 9 days of active service. The letter further notified him that since this was his second non-selection for promotion and since he was not within 2 years of becoming eligible for retirement, he would be released from active duty within 90 days of notification, in accordance with Army Regulation 635-100 (Officer Personnel). It provides a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002790
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in Iraq and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show this award. The applicant provides, in support of his application, copies of his DD Form 214 and DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status) with physician assistant examination. The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant was wounded by the blast from an IED and received...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002792
The applicant requests back pay due to his adjusted date of rank (DOR) to major. Orders, dated 14 December 2007, show the applicant was promoted to major with an effective date and DOR of 27 June 2001. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record shows the applicant's DOR to major was adjusted from 3 April 2004 to 27 June 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002793
The evidence of record shows that the applicant served a qualifying period for award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and is, therefore, entitled to correction of his records to show this award. The evidence of record also shows that the applicant's service in Iraq from 4 January 2003 to 17 July 2003 qualifies him for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002796
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20080001285 on 17 April 2008. While the physician at the DVA CBOC in Guam essentially stated that the applicant had a well-healed scar on his right forearm, the fact that he also stated that the applicant reported that he sustained a wound to his right forearm while serving in Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002797
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 May 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090002797 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel record which shows that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to award the Purple Heart."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002800
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 July 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090002800 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his military records 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002803
The applicant states he treated his own frostbite and the frostbite was not reported. The applicant provides the following documents in support of his request for reconsideration: a. a copy of his previous application, dated 18 May 2007, with supporting statements from a dermatologist and fellow officers; b. a statement from his dermatologist, dated 23 September 2008; c. progress notes from the VA, dated 8 December 2008; and d. a newspaper article entitled, "Aircrews' frostbite qualified...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002805
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. 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 | 20090002808
The applicant states her degree in Public Health was not considered at the time of her entry onto active duty following receipt of her medical (doctoral) degree. The applicant states her degree in Public Health was not considered at the time of her entry onto active duty following receipt of her medical (doctoral) degree. At the time of her initial appointment as a Medical Corps officer, the applicant received 4 years of constructive credit for having completed an MD degree.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002809
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. There also is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows that he was treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002811
The applicant provides his DD Form 214, DA Forms 638 (Recommendation for Award), and PH and CIB certificates in support of his application. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains the Army's awards policy. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to Item 13 of the applicant's DD Form 214 the Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), Iraq Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002815
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 18 November 2005, the applicant was separated with a general discharge under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of misconduct, abuse of illegal drugs. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002817
The evidence of record shows that the applicant served in the Former Republic of Yugoslavia (Bosnia-Herzegovina) in support of Operation Joint Endeavor. 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, dated 16 September 2000, to show award of the AFEM. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002818
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A limited number of documents in the applicant's military medical records are available for the Board to review. There is insufficient evidence to support the applicant's contention that his SSN is incorrect on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002819
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 June 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090002819 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 27 October 1982, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002820
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and the Army Achievement Medal. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. The evidence of record shows that the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002825
Upon recommendation from the U.S. Army Claims Service, the applicant contends that he should be entitled to extraordinary relief by this Board for the death of the FSM due to alleged errors on the part of the military medical community during her period of active duty service. The evidence of record shows that the FSM was properly discharged from the U.S. Army on 31 July 2001 due to her physical disability. Nearly one year after the FSM's separation, in June 2002, she was diagnosed with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002826
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her foreign service in Kuwait from 4 August 1992 to 2 October 1992. The DD Form 214 is a summary of a Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty [emphasis added] to include attendance at basic and advanced training and will be prepared for all personnel at the time of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002827
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows, among other awards, the Army Commendation Medal and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle (M-16) Bar as authorized awards. Headquarters, United States Army Information Systems Command - FORSCOM Permanent Orders 13-1, dated 14 April 1988, show the applicant received the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious achievement for the period 22 June 1987 through 30 January 1988. There is no evidence of record which shows he received the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002830
On 23 August 1979, court-martial charges were preferred against the applicant for one specification of being AWOL during the period from on or about 22 February 1978 through on or about 28 July 1979. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002831
It stated that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, the applicant's records should be corrected to show these unit awards. 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 Army Good Conduct Medal for his period of service from 12 July 1966 to 29 June 1969; and b. adding to item 24 of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002833
On 26 June 1970, the applicants unit commander advised the applicant that he was recommending him for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability). Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Number Codes), in effect at the time of the applicant's separation from active duty, provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPN codes to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002834
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). Upon request, a unit personnel officer may award the Vietnam Service Medal in lieu of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, but the regulation requires that the AFEM be removed from the records of the individual as no service member may be issued both medals for service in Vietnam. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002835
The applicant's military personnel records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 17 July 1987 for a period of 4 years. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted Soldiers and warrant officers who have an infantry or special forces specialty and satisfactorily performed duty as an infantryman while assigned or attached as a member of an infantry, ranger, or special forces unit of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002836
A DA Form 638, initiated on 19 November 2008, recommended the applicant for award of the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service for the period from 19 January to 11 December 2008 while assigned to the Multi-National Force-Iraq. The available evidence shows the applicant was awarded a Bronze Star Medal sometime prior to 8 April 2005 and again on 2 December 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002837
The applicant requests that the under other than honorable conditions discharge that she received from the Army National Guard (ARNG) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence in the applicant's records that show she fulfilled the requirements of the conditional release. The applicants National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) shows she was separated with an under other than honorable conditions discharge, due to unsatisfactory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002839
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 qualified period of active duty 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 | 20090002843
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with the period ending 30 April 2002 to show award of the Kosovo Campaign Medal and his Kosovo service. The applicant provided a Task Force SIGNAL Certificate of Achievement, dated 21 May 2001, for outstanding performance in support of Task Force Falcon's signal component in Kosovo. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's Certificate of Achievement shows that he served in support...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002846
Additionally Appendix V of USARV 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. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Although the evidence of record shows the applicant held and served in an infantry MOS in Vietnam, there is no evidence of record which shows he served in active ground combat while an assigned member of an infantry unit of brigade or smaller size in Vietnam. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002848
The evidence of record shows that upon his initial induction, the applicant's DOB was listed as 24 January 1947. The evidence of record also shows that during his next enlistment and reenlistment, the applicant used 24 January 1947 as his DOB which is also consistent with various documents in his personnel service records and his birth certificate. Therefore, all his three DD Forms 214 should be corrected to show his DOB as 24 January 1947.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002849
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. Army Regulation 635-200 provides guidance on the characterization of service and states, in pertinent part: a. Paragraph 3-7a states that an Honorable Discharge (HD) is a separation with honor and entitles the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002850
There is no evidence in the available records which show that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or 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 statement provided by the applicant, in and of itself, is not sufficient as a basis for award of the Purple Heart. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002851
Based on the applicant's active duty service in the defense of the Republic of Korea for a period of more than 30 consecutive days, he is eligible for award of the KDSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending the applicant's DD Form 214 with a separation date of 29 June 1987 to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002852
Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Item 25 (Education and Training Completed) of the applicant's DD Form 214 should be corrected to show that he successfully completed the Basic Airborne Course. 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 | 20090002854
The applicant requests that Headquarters, 62nd Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy) Permanent Order 199-99, dated 17 July 2008, be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant provides a "corrected copy" of Headquarters, 62nd Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy) Permanent Order 199-99, dated 17 July 2008, which shows the applicant's SSN was replaced by the other Soldier's correct SSN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002855
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the time period of his deployment to an overseas combat zone in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Item 12f (Foreign Service) of the applicant's DD Form 214 indicates that he served overseas for a total of 1 year, 6 months, and 25 days. Item 16 of Section IV (Service Data) of the applicant's DA Form 2A (Personnel Qualification Record - Part I), dated 25...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002856
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The reason, the commander stated was because the applicant had displayed poor rehabilitation potential due to his resistance to overcome his abuse of drugs through counseling in Track II of the ADAPCP. On his separation from the Army, the applicant's DD Form 214 was correctly completed to reflect that he had been discharged before his normal expiration of his term of service as a drug abuse rehabilitation failure.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002858
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 JUNE 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090002858 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, his record contains a properly constituted DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged on 12 May 1983 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) in lieu of a court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002859
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002862
The applicant states that prior to his August 1999 discharge from the Army National Guard (ARNG) he completed a DD Form 2656 (Data For Payment of Retired Personnel) on 9 November 1998 electing SBP coverage for his spouse and was informed by his officials at his unit that his spouse would be covered. Once a member elects either Options B or C in any category of coverage, that election is irrevocable. The evidence of record shows that upon receipt of his 20-year letter, the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002863
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 24 (Character of Service) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to honorable. On 9 October 1989, the applicants unit commander initiated action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, for entry level status performance and conduct. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002864
There is no evidence in the available records which show that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or 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 statements provided by the applicant are not sufficient as a basis for award of the Purple Heart. Even the applicant's former first sergeant only stated that the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002866
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Parachutist Badge be listed on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant was awarded the Parachutist Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that in addition to the awards already shown, he is authorized the Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, and the Parachutist Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002867
On 15 November 1989, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct-commission of a serious offense, and directed the applicant be furnished a general discharge. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board to upgrade his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 states, in pertinent part, that prior to discharge or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002869
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster), the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 2, and the Korea Defense Service Medal. Based on his completion of BNCOC, he is therefore entitled to award of the NCO Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 2 and it would be appropriate to add the NCO Professional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002870
DFAS stated that the applicant was refunded his SBP payments from the period of his divorce. DFAS further stated that no request for discontinuance of SBP was contained in the applicant's records and therefore, SBP was started on his new spouse one year from the date of marriage. Additionally, the statement the applicant made in his application to the Board that SBP coverage on his new spouse was automatically started without his consent or approval also indicates that he is still unaware...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002871
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 Presidential Unit Citation (PUC). He further states that SOG-MACV and its air asset units were awarded the PUC for extraordinary heroism during combat operations behind enemy lines in Laos and Cambodia.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002873
This document shows the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry was awarded the Valorous Unit Award for actions during the period 6 October 1967 to 10 December 1967 based on Department of the Army General Orders Number 32, dated 1973. Although the applicant provided an award certificate and what appears to be orders for a Vietnamese award, there is no evidence of record which shows he was authorized to accept and wear this foreign award by Army officials. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090002878
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Army Commendation Medal. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, dated 5 March 2008; a copy of Permanent Orders 272-026, dated 6 December 2007, showing award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; and a copy of a certificate, dated 20 December 2007, showing award of the Army Commendation Medal. Therefore, notwithstanding the...