ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005079
The applicant requests, through his Member of Congress, correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal. The Military Awards Branch indicated that the applicant did not provide treatment documents supporting award of the Purple Heart and that he received the Army Commendation Medal for the same period of service as the Bronze Star Medal request. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided evidence that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005084
In support of his application, the application provides copies of his DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile), his Medical Evaluation Board (MEBD) Narrative Summary with several Standard Forms 600 (Health Record Chronological Record of Medical Care) and letters of support from his family in support of his medical retirement, his MEBD Consultation, his PEB proceedings, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), and a letter from the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005085
The applicant requests that his 1972 DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005086
General orders awarded the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action by a hostile force on 27 April 1968 which is not shown on his DD Form 214; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005087
The applicant states that his record is missing a copy of his initial February 2004 enlistment and that finance officials at his installation would not pay him this enlistment bonus until he submits a copy of his enlistment contract. The applicants records further show he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 4 years on 10 February 2004. The applicant's record is void of his DD Form 4/1that shows he enlisted on 10 February 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005089
Headquarters, United States Army, Vietnam/Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV) Support command General Orders Number 1642, dated 27 July 1972, awarded the applicant the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in the Republic of Vietnam during the period from January 1972 to August 1972. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005090
Paragraph 3-27a(1)(d) provides that Soldiers who are diagnosed as having asthma may be placed on a temporary profile under the "P" factor of the physical profile for up to 12 months' trial of duty, when medically advisable. The applicant's last NCOER in his records shows he was able to perform the duties of his rank and his MOS. There is no record the applicant was given a permanent profile for his asthma.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005092
The SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table established an RE code 4 as the proper reentry code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10 for the good of the service. 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. However, there is no evidence of record to substantiate her contentions of being treated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005093
In addition, item 40 of his DA Form 20 is blank, and the PH is not included in the list of awards shown in item 41 of his DA Form 20. The applicant's record is also void of any orders or other documents and he has failed to provide any that show he was ever recommended for or awarded the PH by proper authority, or that show he was ever treated for a combat-related wound by military medical personnel. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005095
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 August 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090005095 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military records are new evidence which requires the Board to reconsider his request. Although the applicant held and served in an infantry MOS in Vietnam while assigned to a cavalry unit, there is no evidence of record which shows he served in active ground combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005097
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service on active duty during the Bosnia War and any awards as a result of this service; any individual awards for his efforts in the processing of deployment orders for thousands of Reserve Soldiers to Bosnia; and his assignment to Fort Dix, NJ, as the last enlisted Soldier to leave Fort Dix. Item 12f (Foreign Service) of the applicants DD Form 214 shows the entry 01 00...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005100
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows that the applicant's two units in Vietnam were both awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for a period which included the dates the applicant was assigned to those units. As a result, the Board recommends that the DD Form 214 of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Meritorious...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005101
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. On 20 April 2007, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial and directed that he be furnished a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005103
The applicant provides his Statement for Enlistment - United States Army Enlistment Program, and his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) in support of this application. The applicants military records may be corrected to show his Statement for Enlistment - United States Army Enlistment Program was amended to include the sentence, "If ACF benefits in the amount of $50,000.00 (exclusive of MGIB benefits) were authorized by the official processing you for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005104
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 23 December 2008 be corrected to show his actual date entered active duty (AD) in Item 12a (Date entered Active Duty This Period). Therefore, the applicant's DD Form 214 for this period of service should be corrected to show he entered AD this period on 30 January 2008. All other entries in Item 12 (Record of Service) on this DD Form 214 are correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005105
The applicant requests that his period of foreign service be included on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and he be awarded a "V" device for wear on his Army Achievement Medal. The applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and the Army Achievement Medal for a periods of meritorious service, not a single act as would be the case in a consideration of either of these awards with a "V" device. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005117
The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review. Further, given his completion of a qualifying period of honorable active duty service, as evidenced by his DD Form 214, during which he attained the rank of sergeant, and the absence of any derogatory information on his DD Form 214 or a unit commander disqualification in the remaining NPRC files, it would also be appropriate, in the interest of equity, to award him the AGCM for his qualifying honorable active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005118
However, there is no evidence in the available records to show that he was granted Federal recognition. However, on 19 November 2008, the applicant again took his oaths of office as a 2LT and again submitted an application for Federal Recognition. In the processing of this case, a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the National Guard Bureau (NGB) which recommends approval of the applicant's request to be promoted and granted Federal recognition for the rank of 2LT effective 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005120
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. This means, in effect, that the Bronze Star Medal is to be awarded to individuals who were authorized the Combat Infantryman Badge for service during World War II. His WD AGO Form 53-55 should be corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 2 bronze service stars, World War II Victory Medal, and Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005135
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Achievement Medal, the Expert Infantryman Badge, and the Multinational Force and Observers Medal. There are no orders in the applicant's records that show he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal and/or the Expert Infantryman Badge. In the absence of conclusive evidence that he satisfactorily completed the prescribed Expert Infantryman Badge proficiency tests while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005138
At the time he had completed 3 years of net active service this period. The applicant contends that his 2 August 2005 DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he entered active duty this period on 27 March 2005 and that he completed 4 months and 6 days of net active service during this period. Thus, the evidence of record supports the applicant's contention that the date shown in block 12a of his 2 August 2005 DD Form 214 is in error and should be corrected to show he entered active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005139
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge under the authority of Special Orders Number 181, issued by Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, in 1967. Notwithstanding the entry shown on his DA Form 20 that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge under the authority of Special Orders Number 181, issued by Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005142
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 June 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090005142 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that the Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) Disqualification Statement, dated 6 July 2007, be removed from his records. The applicant provides a disqualification statement for award of the AGCM (3rd award) and orders in support of this application.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005145
The applicant states, in effect, that the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) upgraded his discharge to a general discharge but neglected to correct his Separation Code. The evidence of record further confirms the applicants Separation Code was assigned based on the fact that he was separated under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, in lieu of trial by court-martial. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005149
She adds that she only found out after his death that he never discussed the SBP with her or elected SBP coverage for her. On 20 October 2003, the FSM married his second spouse, the applicant. The evidence of record shows that prior to his retirement, the FSM made an SBP election for children only coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005155
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 AUGUST 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090005155 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The findings issued by the Court of Military Appeals are not of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005157
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 August 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090005157 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Since there is no evidence to show which day he departed Iraq, instead of denying the request due to the lack of an exact departure date, the date 30 November 2006 is used. As such, it would be appropriate to now correct his records to reflect that he served in Iraq from 12 December 2005 to 30 November 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005162
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his awards for service in the Iraqi Theater (i.e., the Iraq Campaign Medal). The available evidence shows that the applicant served during a qualifying period for award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005163
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence indicating the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for a change to his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The record also shows the applicant's service was described as uncharacterized as a result of his being separated while in ELS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005165
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. 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. Chapter 3 of that regulation prescribes basic eligibility for prior service applicants for enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005166
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show constructive credit for his Master's of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Therefore, the advisory official's recommendation was to not grant any additional credit for the applicant's Master's of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005168
The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 4 years on 3 April 2001. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The SPD code of "JKK" is the correct code for Soldiers separated under the provisions of chapter 14-12(c) of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005170
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. This form does not show award of the MSM. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005172
The applicant requests that the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Therefore, it would be appropriate to add these awards to his record and to item 13 of his 31 January 2004 DD Form 214 at this time. ____________XXX_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005173
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. The applicant states that he was wounded on 17 December 1967 while serving as an infantry squad leader in his infantry military occupational specialty (MOS) in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005176
The applicants DD Form 214 shows the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), the Army Commendation Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge as authorized awards. 7. Review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System, an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the United States Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005180
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Evidence shows the applicant completed a period of qualifying service for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005181
The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review. There are no documents in the applicant's NPRC file or that he provides that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the BSM during his active duty tenure. Therefore, absent any evidence confirming his eligibility for the BSM, the regulatory criteria necessary to support award of the BSM has not been satisfied in this case and it would not be appropriate or serve the interest of all those who served during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005183
BOARD DATE: 26 August 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090005183 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a memorandum from the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Manpower and Reserve Affairs (ASA-M&RA) dated 19 August 2008, which states that effective the date of the memorandum, second lieutenants (2LT) could be promoted to 1LT with 18 months TIG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005185
The applicant requests his general discharge for the period ending 28 September 1962 be upgraded to an honorable discharge and correction of his records to show he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, required that throughout a qualifying period of service for award of the AGCM the enlisted person must have had all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings and no convictions by a court-martial. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005189
The applicant states that he located the orders that awarded him the Bronze Star Medal and his flight record that shows he completed 240 hours of combat flying time by 30 June 1969 which should qualify him for additional oak leaf clusters for his Air Medal. Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division, General Orders Number 12870, dated 9 October 1969, show the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service from 1 December 1968 to 31 July 1969 in the Republic of Vietnam. To...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005191
Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) states, in pertinent part, that prior to discharge or release from active duty, Soldiers will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or their reason for discharge. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator [SPD] Codes) provides, in pertinent part, that the reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty and their corresponding SPD codes will be entered on the Soldiers' DD Forms 214. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005192
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his 1997 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and that item 12f (Foreign Service) be corrected to show his period of service in Bosnia. The evidence available to the Board confirms the applicant deployed to Bosnia for a period of 6 months and 15 days in support of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005193
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge to honorable. On 19 April 1988, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 for misconduct - commission of a serious offense. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005194
The available record contains no evidence that the applicant was considered for or selected for promotion to pay grade E-5 and there are no promotion orders in the available record. The available record does not contain any evidence that shows the applicant was eligible for promotion consideration, or that he was selected for promotion to pay grade E-5 or that orders were ever published for this promotion. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005197
On 15 May 1973, the applicants immediate commander initiated separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-206 for misconduct, conviction by civil court. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of 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 | 20090005202
The applicant requests, in effect, that his social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) with an effective date of 21 April 1970 be corrected to show ***-**-8735 instead of ***-**-8738. The applicant's DD Form 47 and the induction orders identify him as ASN US****9324 and with SSN ***-**-8735. Therefore, it is appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to reflect his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005204
On 2 November 2004, the appropriate authority directed that the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct, the commission of a serious offense. On 15 November 2004, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12c(2). The SPD code of JKK was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating under the provisions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005205
The applicant states that he received the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service with the U.S. Army Support Command, Vietnam, from 12 January 1964 to 29 December 1964. The applicant provides a copy of a certificate, dated 11 January 1965, showing award of the Army Commendation Medal, and a copy of a letter, dated 6 March 2009, from the National Personnel Records Center, in support of his request. The applicant's records do not contain general orders awarding him the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005208
The applicant had over 2 years in the Army when he received an Article 15, he was 10 days short of 3 years in the Army when he went AWOL the first time, and he had over 3 years of service when he went AWOL the second. The applicant voluntarily requested discharge, acknowledged that he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions, and that he would be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. In view of the foregoing, there is an insufficient basis to upgrade the...