ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004963
The applicant requests, in effect, that the seventh digit in item 3 (Social Security Number) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004964
The applicant provides a copy of Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABMCR) Record of Proceedings AR20080007559, dated 17 July 2008, in support of this application. The applicant's record does not contain a copy of the applicant's proposed citation for award of the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant's contention that his previous Record of Proceedings, dated 16 June 2008, should be corrected to show, in effect, that the Bronze Star Medal certificate does not show his achievements...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004965
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 AR20070014535, dated 14 February 2008. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant has not submitted any evidence to show that he was mentally incompetent when he requested discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004966
Many of the documents provided by the applicant are new evidence, which requires that the Board reconsider his request. There are no orders in the available records to show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. While he contends in his statement that he held an infantry MOS of 745/rifleman, his DD Form 214 shows that he served as a Chief Wheel Vehicle Mechanic in MOS 1014 and that his most significant duty assignment was with Service Company (a support element) of the 32nd Infantry.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004973
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of entry on active duty as 24 September 1973 and to reflect his foreign service in Korea and Germany. The applicant provides a copy of an earlier Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings, dated 26 February 2008, in support of his request. The evidence of record further shows the applicant reenlisted, on 28 July 1975, and he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004974
He completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) on 3 December 1969 which shows the spelling of his first name as Stephen. However, the applicant's service record shows he served in the military and was discharged using the spelling of his first name as Stephen. This Board action will be filed in his military records so that a record of the proper spelling of his first name he is currently using will be on hand.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004980
On 21 April 2008, the company commander counseled the applicant concerning the Army's homosexual policy and separation under chapter 15, Army Regulation 635-200. The regulation provides 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. The commander investigated the applicant's sworn statement and confirmed that the homosexual acts did occur.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004981
However, the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate on 14 June 1976 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004982
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 AR20080005743 on 11 June 2008. The SDRP stipulated that all former service members who received undesirable or general discharges during the period 4 August 1964 through 28 March 1973, were eligible for an upgrade review under the SDRP. The ADRB stated: The Board voted unanimously not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004983
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Combat service alone does not support award of the CIB. _________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 | 20090004984
The applicant acknowledged that his defense counsel advised him that he had the right to a full investigation under the provisions of Article 32, UCMJ. On 7 November 2001, the commanding general, 2nd Infantry Division, recommended the applicant's request for resignation be approved and that he be separated with an "other than honorable discharge." On 14 October 2003, the applicant was dismissed from the service with an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004985
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 28 January 1964, the applicant was honorably discharged after serving 1 year, 3 months, and 7 days of honorable active duty service. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004986
The applicants military personnel records do not contain any orders or other evidence showing award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show award of the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars. 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 Infantryman Badge for satisfactory performance of duty as a combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004987
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 be corrected to show Wisconsin as his home of record at the time he entered active duty in 1980.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004990
The applicant states she believes there is an error in her records because she has received no constructive credit based on her Master in Public Health Degree. The OTSG stated the governing directive for granting constructive credit for medical personnel is Department of Defense Directive (DODD) 6000.13 (Medical Manpower and Personnel). Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004991
The applicant states that he was awarded the Purple Heart in or around June 1967 while providing ground support. There are no orders awarding the applicant the Purple Heart in his records and the applicant's valorous award citations do not mention him being wounded. There is no evidence that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart and there is no evidence that he was wounded as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004992
He also requests that his Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) be updated to show his civilian education and military awards. Paragraph 2-18a(9) of Army Regulation 601-210 states that an applicant who has successfully completed a degree producing college program of 4 years in duration and the college or university is listed in the Accredited Institutions of Post-secondary Education and has been awarded a bachelor's degree or higher may enlist at any time in pay grade E-4/specialist. The evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004993
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) Letter, dated 17 August 2007; College Transcripts, dated 12 May 1984; Retirement Memorandum, dated 13 August 2005; DD Form 93 (Record of Emergency Date); SGLV Form 8286 (Service Members Group Life Insurance Election and Certificate); DD Form 1299 (Application for Shipment and/or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004997
This medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. By regulation, in order to support award of the CIB, there must not only be evidence that a member served in an infantry military occupational specialty in an infantry unit, but also that he was personally present and participated with the qualifying infantry unit while it was engaged in active ground combat with enemy forces. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004998
On 23 October 2007, the applicant had a CT scan of the chest at the Pueblo Radiologic Group. However, there is no evidence which shows the applicant was granted a 20 percent disability rating at the time of his separation from the Army. There is no evidence of record and none provided by the applicant which indicates the actions taken in his case were in error or unjust; therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant's requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005003
The applicant requests that her award of the Army Commendation Medal and attendance at the Effective Leadership for Women course be added to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant states her award the Army Commendation Medal and completion of the Effective Leadership for Women course are not reflected on her DD Form 214. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005004
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, corrections of Orders Number 25-3-A-60, dated 6 April 1992, to show his Home of Record (HOR) as Atmore, Alabama and not Pensacola, Florida. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Orders Number 25-3-A-60, dated 6 April 1992, filed in his OMPF to show his HOR as Atmore, Alabama.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005008
On 10 October 2006, the applicant's commander initiated action to discharge him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 9, due to alcohol and other drug abuse rehabilitative failure. Therefore, since the applicant was not afforded an opportunity to appear before an administrative separation board, it would be in the interest of justice to correct his records to show that he was honorably discharged under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005009
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 July 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090005009 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was awarded the BSM for his meritorious service during the period November 1971 through May 1972, as evidenced by the BSM orders contained in his OMPF. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 24 of his DD Form 214, dated 25 May 1972, by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005012
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 672-5-1(Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army 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 him the Purple Heart for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005016
The applicant requests that his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) be updated as follows: a. removal of the following documents from his OMPF: (1) DA Forms 5248-R (Report of Unfavorable Information for Security Determination), dated 17 and 22 October 2002; (2) DA Forms 268 (Report to Suspend Favorable Personnel Actions (flag)), dated 12 December 2002 and 8 February 2003; and (3) General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 1 March 2004. b. reinstatement of his security...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005018
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 August 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090005018 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to add his Purple Heart (PH), Army Achievement Medal (AAM), Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM), and Kuwait Liberation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that the DD Form 214 of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the PH, AAM, SWASM with 2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005020
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Certification of Military Service be corrected to show that he was discharged in the rank of technician fourth grade (grade 4). The Certification of Military Service that the applicant submitted in support of his application was furnished to him by the National Archives and Records Administration, St. Louis, Missouri, on 9 March 2007 and shows that he enlisted in the Army on 1 August 1947 and that he was honorably discharged on 31 December 1948. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005021
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 | 20090005031
The evidence of record shows that all records, orders, and documents on file in the applicant's record contain the same SSN he now claims to be correct. The evidence of record confirms that applicant's 25 May 1969 DD Form 214 contains an incorrect SSN number in item 3. Therefore, it would be appropriate to now correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005033
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 January 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090005033 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. According to the DD Form 1300 provided by the applicant and contained in the FSM's official military personnel file (OMPF), the FSM died on 22 February 2002 from "injuries received in a government-owned helicopter that crashed" near Basilan Island, Philippines. The evidence clearly shows that the FSM died as a result of a helicopter accident.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005037
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was 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 Combat Infantryman Badge effective 12 September 1969; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005038
A review of the applicant's military personnel records show that he may be authorized additional awards that are not shown on his DD Form 214. The applicant was authorized HFP/IDP during the period 1 November 2002 to 31 May 2003 for his service in an HFP/IDP area (Kuwait) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. 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 his DD Form 214 the Iraq Campaign Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005039
Permanent orders awarded the applicant four awards of the Army Achievement Medal for meritorious service and/or achievement on various dates throughout his military service which are not shown on his DD Form 214; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show four awards of the Army Achievement Medal. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed the 2-week Water Well Drill Maintenance Training Course at Fort Bragg, NC, in 1992, which is not shown on his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005046
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show his service in Guadalcanal. The available evidence shows that the applicant was assigned to New Caledonia on 26 May 1944 and that he subsequently departed Guadalcanal on 6 August 1945 to return to the United States. Therefore, his WD AGO Form 53-55 should be corrected to show that he departed New Caledonia on 17 July 1944 and arrived in Guadalcanal on 18 July 1944.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005048
There is no entry in Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 showing he was awarded the Purple Heart. The statements of support provided by the applicant's former fellow Soldier were considered; however, the applicant's name does not appear on the Vietnam Casualty Listing and there were no entries made in his service records to show he was wounded as a result of hostile action. The SF 88 and 89 that were prepared at the time of the applicant's separation physical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005052
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his date of entry on active duty as 19 August 1948 instead of 19 August 1946, and award of the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the [Republic of] Korea War Service Medal, and the Korea Defense Service Medal. With respect to award of the Korean Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal: a. his DD Form 214 shows he completed 2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005055
A DA Form 3286 (Statements for Enlistment) was completed by the applicant as part of his enlistment processing, prior to him entering military service. A DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) was completed by the applicant as part of his enlistment processing, prior to him entering military service. There is also no evidence of record, and the applicant provides insufficient evidence, to support his claim that he suffered the affliction of PTSD as a result of his honorable, wartime...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005057
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides three photographs as new evidence. 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 | 20090005058
The applicant requests he be granted non-regular (Reserve) retirement. The applicant states he served 13 years in the active Reserve and 10 years in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), which should qualify him for retired pay at age 60. The applicant requests non-regular retirement based on 13 good years of service in the USAR (at least 50 creditable points per year) and 10 years in the IRR where he did not earn 50 points per year.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005060
The applicant states, in effect, that his discharge should be upgraded because he was not provided counseling services. On 9 February 1960, the applicant's commander recommended the applicant appear before a board of officers to determine whether he should be eliminated from the service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding the applicants general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005061
Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge, could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service at any time after court-martial charges were preferred. The VA, which has neither the authority, nor the responsibility for determining physical fitness for military service, awards disability ratings to veterans for conditions that it determines were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005062
He also requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to show in item 4 (Component and Branch or Class) that he served in the Infantry; in item 27 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) that his unit was awarded three Presidential Unit Citations; in item 28 (Most Significant Duty Assignment) that his most significant unit was the 1st Airborne Ranger Company; in item 29...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005063
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 AR20080012891, dated 13 November 2008. The applicant's records show he served in various assignments within and outside continental United States and was honorably released from active duty in the rank/grade of sergeant/E-5 on 25 May 1972 and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve Control...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005065
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 Combat Infantryman Badge. On or about 13 June 1967, he was assigned duty in the Republic of Vietnam. The evidence clearly shows that the applicant was not awarded an infantryman MOS or assigned to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size while assigned in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005068
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 AR20080000432 on 26 June 2008. There are no orders for the Army Commendation Medal in the available records. However, the applicant previously provided an award certificate for award of the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service from June 1970 to November 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005073
The applicant requests, via his congressional representative and a former military officer, reconsideration of his previous requests to correct his records to reflect award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. 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 AR20080004984 on 5 June 2008 and Docket Number AR20080016119 on 3 February 2009. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005075
The applicant states, in effect, she has been told she owes the military a debt for 2 weeks of active duty pay; however, she does not believe she owes this debt. The applicant's record shows she enlisted in the ARNG for 8 years on 10 May 2006. The evidence shows that the applicant received pay and allowances for active duty service she did not perform after her unscheduled release from active duty on 9 November 2006 and that this overpayment resulted in the subject debt.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005076
The applicant requests, in effect, that she be reimbursed for a personally procured move (PPM), also known as a Do-It-Yourself (DITY) move, of her household goods (HHG). The counselor provided Mr. M with a checklist of what documents were required for a personally procured local move; and c. The applicant hired a moving company to move her HHG. It states, in pertinent part, that the PPM is an alternate means of moving personal property and allows a service member to personally move HHG and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005077
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of the applicants DA Form 20 also shows he held MOS 43D and performed duties of 43D throughout his military service. However, the evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded MOS 43D on 19 February 1965 and he held this MOS throughout his military service at various units of assignment, including those in Germany, Vietnam, and Fort Lee. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant did not provide any substantiating evidence that...