ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003838
There are no orders in the applicant's personnel records which show he was awarded the CIB. The available evidence shows the applicant served in an infantry MOS while assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry during his tour in Vietnam from 12 May 1966 through 12 May 1967. However, therefore, there is insufficient evidence to show the applicant actively participated in ground combat while serving with this unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003839
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: * Two letters of response, dated 20 February 2009 and 19 December 2008, from the Chief, Transition and Separations Branch, U.S. Army Human Resources Command, St. Louis, MO (HRC-STL); * Letter, dated 11 February 2009, addressed to the Transition and Separations Branch, HRC-STL; * NGB Form 22 (National Guard Bureau Report of Separation and Record of Service); * DD Form 214 for the period ending 8 January 1978; * NGB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003841
There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was assigned to the 4th Infantry Division LRRP. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Since there is no provision to show duty assignments on the DD Form 214 other than the last duty assignment and major command, there is no basis for granting the applicants request to show a specified duty assignment in Vietnam on his DD Form 214. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003842
The applicant requests that his 2007 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his first deployment to Iraq from his initial tour of active duty between 2000 and 2004. The evidence available to the Board indicated the MOS code the applicant held during his initial period of active duty (31U) was converted to MOS 25U shortly after his separation from active duty in 2004. However, the policy clarification for Reserve Soldiers ordered to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003844
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 5 June 1986 with a general, under honorable conditions discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct (abuse of illegal drugs). The regulation states the reason for discharge based on separation code JKK is Misconduct Drug Abuse." Evidence of record shows the applicant, a SGT, was discharged for misconduct due to commission of a serious offense (abuse of illegal drugs).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003845
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he completed 3 years and 9 months of active service and that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. The applicant provides copies of a DA Form 4980-14 (The Army Commendation Medal) Certificate, undated; and a DD Form 214 with an effective date of 23 May 2005. It states, in pertinent part, that the source documents for entering information on the DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003846
His records show that he was charged with 1 day of being AWOL on 18 August 1961 and again the record is silent as to any punishment imposed. Although the applicant has provided no evidence to support his contention that he was improperly advised at the time, it now appears his overall service record and his diagnosed character and behavior disorder (now known as a personality disorder) warrant upgrading his discharge to fully honorable as directed by the above-referenced Army memorandums. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003847
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Purple Heart and correction of his military records to show this award. He also provided a DVA Psychology Progress Note, dated 21 January 2009, which states, in pertinent part, "he was in communications in Vietnam and was in the field operating radios with an infantry unit. 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 DVA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003849
The applicant states, in effect, that he was wounded in action (WIA) in South Korea, on 2 September 1950, while serving with the 2nd Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. Counsel states, in effect, that the documents provided should be sufficient to support correction of the applicants military records. The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003850
The applicant requests that item 12a (Date Entered AD [Active Duty] This Period) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show 20 February 1991. The applicant states, in effect, that a letter, dated 4 February 2005, from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) indicates that he entered the Army on 20 February 1991 and his DD Form 214 shows he enlisted on 21 April 1991. While it appears the applicant did not file within the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003853
The applicant requests that her discharge be voided and that she be transferred to the Retired Reserve. Inasmuch as the applicant meets eligibility requirements for assignment to the Retired Reserve, it would be equitable and just to correct her military records by voiding her discharge of 10 December 1997 and assigning her to the Retired Reserve effective the same date. Notwithstanding the staff DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS above, the Board unanimously determined that the evidence presented...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003855
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In support of his application, the applicant provides copies of Orders 36-16, his DD Form 214, and his SF 50-B. The applicant submits a copy of Orders 36-16, dated 25 April 1991, that shows that the Combat Support Company, 3rd Battalion, 325th Infantry (ABCT), United States Army Southern European Task Force, and 5th Theater Army Area Command, APO New York, Vicenza, Italy, was assigned to Joint Task...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003857
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Service) to show he was honorably separated on 19 November 1952 instead of 2 April 1946. The WD AGO Form 53-55 is prepared for all enlisted personnel separated from the service due to discharge, release from active duty or transfer to a Reserve Component, or retired. The applicant contends that the date of separation shown on his WD AGO Form 53-55 should be corrected to show 19...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003858
The designated military operations and dates of eligibility for this award are further specified in Army Regulation 600-8-22. Evidence of record shows the applicant was a member of the USAR, mobilized to active duty, for more than 30 days and served 30 consecutive days in support of the Global War on Terrorism. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003861
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of the orders awarding him the Parachutist Badge that are filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant states these orders create an unjust situation for him when his records go before a promotion selection board as board members may draw the conclusion that he is out of uniform based on the fact that his official Army photograph does not show him wearing the Parachutist Badge because he knows he is not authorized the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003862
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show he timely elected not to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). Evidence shows that the applicant's current spouse Mildred divorced a retired FSM. Evidence of record shows that at the time of the applicant retirement, he was married to Maria and opted to enroll in SBP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003863
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 | 20090003865
Item 1 (Service Number) of his DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record-Armed Forces of the United States) shows his SSN as "1xx-5x-7xxx" and item 5 (Name) shows his name as "Ge---- Ka------." Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Military Personnel Information Management/ Records) prescribes the policies governing the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), the Military Personnel Records Jacket, the Career Management Individual File, and Army Personnel Qualification Records. The applicant contends that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003866
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 AUGUST 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090003866 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (NCOPDR). His National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) does not show award of the NCOPDR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003868
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 completed the 4-week PLDC in 1987 and thus is entitled to have that military training entered 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 | 20090003869
The applicant requests that the Bronze Star Medal be shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). He completed advanced individual training as a light weapons infantryman in military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B. Unfortunately, there is no evidence of record showing the applicant was recommended for or orders showing he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003871
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 June 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090003871 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 8 February 1973, the applicants unit commander notified him of his pending separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, based on misconduct - fraudulent entry due to concealment of a civil conviction at time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003877
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 30 January 2009, he submitted another DD Form 2656 requesting his wife be added as his sole surviving beneficiary. The evidence of record shows the applicant did not attempt to change his SBP coverage until 30 January 2009, more than 11 years after his marriage to his current spouse.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003879
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he received severance pay in the amount of $12,004.80 instead of $120,004.80. The applicant states, in effect, that item 18 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show that he was paid $12,004.80 severance pay at the time of his discharge from active duty. On 6 June 2001, a physical evaluation board found the applicant physically unfit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003880
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect his award of the Purple Heart. A review of the applicant's official records failed to show that he was wounded or injured in Vietnam as a result of enemy action and there are no orders present in his records to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. While the sincerity of the applicant claim that he was awarded the Purple Heart in Vietnam is not in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003881
There is no evidence that the applicant ever held the MOS of 21F, but there is evidence that during the applicant's military career, he was awarded MOS 12F. Since the requested MOS of 12F was converted to 21B prior to the applicant's retirement date, it would be appropriate to correct his records to lists 21B (Combat Engineer Operator) as his MOS instead of 21F. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003882
The applicant states, in effect, that he should have been awarded the Purple Heart for wounds he received in Vietnam on 4 March and on 2 November 1968. The evidence does show the applicant complained of shrapnel in his chest; however, the medical records entry does not form a basis for award of the Purple Heart to him. The Standard Form 513 the applicant submitted to support his request for award of the Purple Heart for an injury he states he sustained on 2 November 1968 as a result of an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003883
The applicant requests correction of block 24 (Character of Service) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the character of his service as honorable instead of uncharacterized. After completing 3 years, 5 month and 7 days of service in the MAARNG, the applicant was honorably discharged on 21 January 1994 under the provisions of National Guard Regulation 600-200, paragraph 8-27s, due to incompatible occupation and he was assigned to the United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003884
The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) issued to the applicant upon his discharge confirms he was separated in the rank of private/E-1 under the provisions of paragraph 5-4, Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), by reason of "disability, existed prior to service - medical board." However, by regulation, RE-3 is the proper code to assign to members who are discharged under the provisions of chapter 5, Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003885
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003887
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 July 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090003887 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 615-364 (Discharge, Dishonorable and Bad Conduct), in effect at the time, stated that when authorized, an enlisted person would be discharged with a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial imposing a bad conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003888
Paragraph 2-20 of the awards regulation provides that the KDSM is authorized to be awarded to members who served on active duty in Korea for 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days after 28 July 1954 to a date to be determined. As a result, given the applicant did not serve in Korea during the qualifying period, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support granting this portion of the requested relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003889
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show foreign service in support of Operation Joint Endeavor and award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that, in addition to the awards shown on the DD Form 214, his authorized awards include the Armed Forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003890
The applicant requests, in effect, that his 17 March 2006 discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) be voided and that he be transferred to the Retired Reserve on that same date in lieu of being discharged. Army Regulation 135-180 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve-Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service), indicates, in pertinent part, that each Reserve component Soldier who completes the service required to be eligible for retired pay at age 60 will be notified...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003891
The applicant states that he earned the Purple Heart while he was serving in Vietnam by being wounded during an enemy mortar attack. A review of the applicants Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) does not contain evidence that the applicant was ever wounded as a result of hostile action by enemy forces while he was in Vietnam. 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 | 20090003892
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant states, in effect, that he received a discharge for the good of the service with an unknown characterization under Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), but believed it could change to honorable in 6 months. However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 15 April 1970 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003893
The applicant requests the unit name on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Block 28 (Most Significant Duty Assignment) on his DD Form 214 shows "Hq Btry 24th AAA AW (Sp) Bn."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003896
The applicant was rated under the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) and was granted a 10-percent disability rating for code 8299 and 8211 (moderate paralysis of doroscapular nerve) and a 10-percent disability rating for code 5295 (mechanical low back pain). The PEB recommended a 20 percent combined rating and that the applicant be separated with entitlement to severance pay if otherwise qualified. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003898
The applicant provided a copy of a DD Form 2656-3, dated 23 November 1999, which shows an election of spouse and child beneficiary category based on the full amount of retired pay with immediate coverage. Each statement showed the current SBP coverage elected by the retiree or the fact that no SBP election is reflected. As such, the election for spouse and child only made at the time of his retired pay application would not have been valid.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003901
On 24 February 1995, the applicant chose to accept rehabilitation at his own personal expense at a state certified facility, to remain an active member of his SCARNG unit, and he did not request a urinalysis retest. On 18 March 1996, the applicant was discharged from the SCARNG and as a Reserve of the Army with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 135-178 for misconduct, abuse of illegal drugs and under the provisions of National Guard Regulation 600-200, paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003903
d. The evidence of record shows that the two periods of active service (as outlined in paragraphs 2b and 3b, above) are accurately documented (in item 12, blocks d and c, respectively) of the applicants DD Form 214 with an effective date of 19 August 1994. e. The evidence of record shows that the applicants period of net active service this period is accurately documented on his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 16 August 2002. e. The evidence of record shows that the applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003904
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 27 October 1993, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003905
BOARD DATE: 20 August 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090003905 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that the DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) for the Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course (BNCOC), dated 21 June 2000, be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) or transferred to the restricted section of his OMPF. The applicant provides copies of DA Forms 1059, dated 21 June 2000, 13 November 2003, and 18 December 2003 in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003906
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was found qualified for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), Chapter 14. The applicant now states, in effect, he was told by his battalion commander that after 6 months of good behavior his discharge would be changed to a fully honorable discharge; however, the Army does not now have, nor has it ever had, a policy of automatically upgrading a discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003908
Item 24 does not show award of the Purple Heart. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support an award of the Purple Heart in this case. ___________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 | 20090003910
The applicant provides a copy of her DD Form 214 for the period ending 29 February 1984, a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), National Archives (NA) Form 13038 (Certificate of Military Service), DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record), three DD Forms 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Contracts), two military pay vouchers, one Leave and Earnings Statement, and a letter from the Board directing a change to her date of rank. This DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003912
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect, that his discharge was upgraded to a general discharge by the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) and he now desires to be retired by length of service. On 16 October 1995, the applicant applied to the ADRB requesting that his discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003913
Item 10 (Election under Retired Serviceman's Family Protection Plan [RSFPP]) of the DA Form 2339 shows that the applicant did not elect coverage under the RSFPP. Public Law 90-485, enacted on 13 August 1968, established the requirement that a Service Member must make an election for the RSFPP before completing 19 years of active duty service. Public Law 93-155, enacted on 16 November 1973, extended that SBP Open Season from 12 to 18 months effective 21 September 1972 to 20 March 1974.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003914
The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 4 years on 19 August 1980. The evidence of record shows that the applicants records were considered by a Qualitative Management Program and that he was not selected for continued service. The RE code of 4 was the appropriate code for the applicant based on the guidance provided in applicable regulation for Soldiers separating under the Qualitative Management Program.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003915
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he had combat service; that the date of entry on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 24 October 1972 be corrected to show 4 August 1964; and that all of his awards be listed on his DD Form 214. The regulation, in effect at the time the applicant was on active duty, provided that a separate DD Form 214 was to be issued for each period of service. As a result, the DA Form 1577 is not...