ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008877
Based on the determination that the applicant served in Kuwait/Iraq in support of OIF, it would also be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his authorized awards. Records further show that the applicant served in Iraq during two campaigns. 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 with two bronze service stars and the GWOTSM; b. deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008881
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Iraq. Item 18 (Remarks) of the applicant's DD Form 214 does not include any remarks regarding his deployed service to Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry in Item 12f of his DD Form 214 and adding the entry 1 year, 1 month, and 10 days; b. adding in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008882
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 December 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090008882 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The email states that the applicant was assigned to the USACAPOC on 2 July 2008. Therefore, notwithstanding the advisory opinion, the applicant is entitled to have his records corrected to show that he was promoted to the grade of captain with a date of rank and effective date of 2 July 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008892
On 1 May 2008, the immediate commander recommended the applicant be separated for failure to adapt to the military training environment and its associated lifestyle for he did not complete the required training and often quit entry-level training requirements. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008895
On 5 June 1972, the applicant consulted with counsel and requested a discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200. The applicants record of service included two NJP's and 335 days of AWOL. Based on this record of indiscipline, the applicant's service clearly does not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008900
The applicant's DA Form 3286 (Enlistment Contract - Armed Forces of the United States) shows that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 20 June 1968. There is insufficient evidence to show that the three factors that must be exhibited to be entitled to the Purple Heart have been met in this case and he provides no evidence (such as orders that show he was awarded the Purple Heart; therefore, there is no basis for correcting his military records to show the award of the Purple Heart. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008901
The applicant requests correction of his military records by removing the general court-martial record he received in 1987. 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. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008902
On 1 June 1983, the applicants commander initiated action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. On 17 June 1983, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-2, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008903
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was given a separation program designator (SPD) code of KFS (voluntary discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial) and RE Code of "4." 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 635-5-1 prescribes the specific authorities (statutory or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008904
The applicant requests that his general discharge (sic) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. He also acknowledged he understood he would have to apply to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or to this board for an upgrade of his discharge. 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 | 20090008905
The applicant requests, in effect, that the military records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he enrolled in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for spouse coverage and that she be paid the SBP annuity. However, the evidence of record shows the applicant signed a DA Form 4240, the form in effect at that time, concurring with FSM's decision to decline enrollment in the SBP. The FSM retired on 31 July 1992.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008906
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The letter from the applicant's brother essentially stated that at the time, he became involved and tried to counsel both the applicant and his wife, because he was also stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington. Although the complete facts and circumstances pertaining to the applicants discharge are not in his military records, it is clear that the applicant was discharged under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008908
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant enlisted in both the USAR and the RA under the preferred last name of B------g. The fact that he now, more than 37 years after his release from active duty, requests that the last name recorded in his military records be changed from B------g to H----y is not a sufficiently mitigating factor that warrants granting this requested relief,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008909
The applicant's military records also do not show that he was awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal. Although the applicant served in El Salvador during the entire period of the El Salvador Earthquake Disaster Relief Operation from 10 to 20 October 1986, there is no evidence in the applicant's military records which shows that he directly participated in that relief operation and the applicant failed to provide any evidence that he directly participated in this relief operation. As only...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008915
There are no orders for the Bronze Star Medal in the available records. The applicant participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the entry "VSM"; and b. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Army Commendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008916
There are no orders for the Bronze Star Medal in the available records. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008917
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect his awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). Although there are no orders awarding the applicant the AGCM in the available records, the applicant met all of the qualifications for award of the AGCM and there is no indication of any action taken by the commander at the time to disqualify him for this award. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008919
BOARD DATE: 3 November 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090008919 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He states he did receive his combat patch and his Iraq Campaign Medal. The applicant's military personnel records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 23 March 2007 for a period of 4 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008920
The applicant submitted a copy of a Department of the Army ARCOM certificate, dated 6 January 1969, that shows award of the ARCOM for meritorious service at Fort Sill, OK from October 1967 to January 1969. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the ARCOM is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. Although the applicant's records do not contain an order for award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008922
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Based on the criteria contained in Army Regulation 672-5-1 in effect at the time, the applicant is qualified for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and his records should be corrected accordingly. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008924
The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States, in pay grade E-1, on 5 January 1968, for 2 years. No evidence was found in the applicant's service personnel record to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal; therefore, there is insufficient evidence available to support addition of the Bronze Star Medal to his DD Form 214. Records contain no evidence to support award of the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008931
The applicant requests that a DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) for the period 19 April 2001 through 10 May 2001 be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF). There is no evidence that the DA Form 1059 for the period 19 April 2001 through 10 May 2001 was improperly issued or that it was improperly filed in the applicant's OMPF. ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008934
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This document shows that while the applicant was assigned to both regiments in Vietnam they were both cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation in accordance with Department of the Army, General Order 6, 1974. 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 | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008936
The applicant requests correction of his records to show 4 years and 2 weeks of active service. There is no evidence in the applicant's available records which shows he served on active duty beyond 6 December 1978. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence showing he had any additional active service prior to or following the inclusive dates on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008939
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Decorations), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. With respect to his military training courses and the Parachutist Badge, the evidence of record shows that the applicant completed the Airborne Course on 2 December 1966 and the Jumpmaster Course on 16 February 1968, after his release from active duty. Again, his subsequent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008943
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 November 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090008943 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 27 July 1967 through 4 June 1969, and to add this award to his record and DD Form 214 at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008951
The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) is in error because at the time of his discharge someone at the transfer point, Fort Lewis, Washington, handwrote the entry "Discharge Honorable" in item 35 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record - Part II). There is no evidence the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board seeking an upgrade of his discharge. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008953
He states that he was among the wounded. The available evidence also shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received as a result of being hit by nails from a claymore on 11 April 1969. Evidence of record shows that although he received orders for a Purple Heart for wounds received on 4 August 1969 while assigned to the 12th Evacuation Hospital there is no evidence of record nor did the applicant provide any evidence which shows he was wounded on 4 August 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008954
U.S. Army Aviation Materiel Command (USAAVCOM) Special Orders Number 116, dated 5 July 1967, show that the applicant's arrival month in Vietnam was August 1967 with U-21 Training prior to being assignment to a unit. Item 22c of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he served 1 year and 8 days of Foreign Service in Vietnam. _______ _ _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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008957
On 6 May 1993, the applicant was discharged accordingly. There is no evidence showing the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. As a result, his overall record of service did not support the issue of a GD by the separation authority at the time of his discharge nor does it support an upgrade of his discharge at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008962
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that was issued on 2 June 2003 be changed to show that he was retired due to permanent physical disability and that item 18 (Remarks) of this document be corrected to show that he was awarded an 80-percent disability rating from the Army. He also states that the USAPDA told him that he had to make a request through the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008969
The applicant requests retroactive payment of Board Certification Pay (BCP) from 1 January 2005 through December 2007. The applicant states that he is an active duty officer who is requesting correction of his records so he can obtain retroactive BCP. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. having DFAS audit the applicant's pay record to determine when/if he has been paid BCP for the contested period, and if...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008973
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The FSM's DD Form 214 shows the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the United Nations Service Medal as authorized awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. posthumously awarding to him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 16 September 1951 in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008974
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Kosovo Campaign Medal. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Based on his service in Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian during the Kosovo Defense Campaign, the applicant is eligible for the Kosovo Campaign Medal with one bronze service star. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008975
The applicant acknowledged notification of separation action, consulted with legal counsel, waived consideration of his case by an administrative separation board, waived personal appearance before an administrative separation board, and did not submit statements in his own behalf. On 24 May 1983, the separation authority waived rehabilitation requirements and approved the recommendation for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b for misconduct pattern...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008978
The applicant requests, in effect, that he receive drill pay and annual training pay for the period between 1 February 2004 and 14 September 2005. Paragraph 010201 provides guidance on basic pay entitlements and states that members are entitled to receive pay according to their pay grades and years of service if they are on active duty in a pay status. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by providing him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008988
The applicant's counsel requests, in effect, that line 40 (Reason and Authority for Separation) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) be corrected to show that he was medically retired. Section 61 of Title 10, U.S. Code, amended by Public Law Number 140, dated 30 June 1941, extended disability retirement to Army enlisted Soldiers with 20 or more years of service to be retired for disability. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008989
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that he did not know until recently while speaking with a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) representative that his date of birth on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 17 June 1971 was incorrect. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008992
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award) he was awarded while he served on active duty. The evidence shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award) while he served on active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008993
The applicant states that he believes the FSM's records are incorrect because they do not show that he was wounded in action in Burma. Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) of the FSMs WD AGO Form 53-55 does not show award of the Purple Heart and item 34 (Wounds) contains the entry "none" for wounds received in action. Witness statements and newspaper articles by themselves are not sufficient evidence upon which to base a correction of the FSM's records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008996
The applicant, the mother of the deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her sons records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). There are no orders in the FSMs personnel records which show he was awarded the CIB. Although the applicant provided a letter from the FSMs former commanding officer, there are no orders which show the FSM was awarded the CIB or that he met the requirements for award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008998
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he completed a total of 27 years of active military service. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served on active duty for 27 years and 1 day between the date of his initial enlistment on 30 November 1962 and the date of his retirement on 30 November 1989. Item 12 (Record of Service) on the applicant's final DD Form 214 confirms, in items 12b and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008999
Once transferred, the 90th RRC surgeon's office processed his request to be removed from the TTHS account in a timely manner, moved him into a major's position, and promoted him with a date of rank of 1 October 2008, effectively placing him 18 months behind his peers. The applicants records contain no evidence or medical records to show when he was placed on and released from the TTHS account. TPU officers selected by a promotion board will have a promotion date and date of rank no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009002
As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending item number 29 on his DD Form 214 to show that he sustained a fracture to his right tibia and hallux valgus, left foot on 15 October 1951, in Korea; and b. amending his DD Form 214 to add the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal. _______ _ ___XXX____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009003
The available evidence shows that the applicant served in Afghanistan from 20 January to 21 July 2006 (6 months and 2 days). Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award. Item 18 of the applicant's DD Form 214 should be corrected to show that he served in Afghanistan from 20 January to 21 July 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009004
His DD Form 214 shows he served on active duty for 1 year, 10 months, and 19 days. Army Regulation 672-5-1, 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. As there are no available records to show what units the applicant was assigned to during his active service enlistment period or his commanders' conduct and efficiency evaluation ratings during his assignments, an award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009009
The evidence of record shows that at the time of his discharge for the purpose of enlistment in the RA, the applicant was assigned to the 94th Military Police Battalion, which is correctly shown on his WD AGO Form 53-55. Therefore, although his unit of assignment is correctly shown on his WD AGO Form 53-55 as the 94th Military Police Battalion, there is no harm to the Army or the applicant if this form is corrected to show he was assigned to the 290th Infantry and his WD AGO Form 53-55 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009010
On 18 July 2007, the applicants immediate commander notified the applicant of her (the immediate commanders) intent to initiate separation action against her (the applicant) in accordance with paragraph 14-12(c) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for misconduct, citing her two instances of AWOL. On 1 August 2008, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) granted the applicant relief in the form of an upgrade of her discharge to an under honorable conditions (general)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009011
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his separation document to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM). Records show the applicant qualified for award of the GWOTEM for his service in support of the Global War on Terrorism in the AOE (i.e., Iraq).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009012
He also requests correction of his two DD Forms 214 to show the Presidential Unit Citation and Korea Defense Service Medal. He also contends that his two DD Forms 214 should be corrected to show the Presidential Unit Citation and Korea Defense Service Medal. Thus, the evidence of record clearly shows the SSN that was entered on this DD Form 214 is in error.