ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010368
The applicant provides copies of his DA Form 61 (Application for Appointment), his DD Form 71 (Oath of Office), a memorandum from the U.S. Total Army Personnel Command (now known as HRC), and a copy of U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Readiness Command Orders M-203-0001, dated 22 July 2003, as documentary evidence in support of his request. Item 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 14 November 1989, shows he was discharged from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010369
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his home of record (HOR) as Killeen, Texas, and to show he was awarded the Legion of Merit. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 29 March 1979 shows his HOR as Fayetteville, North Carolina. There is no evidence in the applicant's records showing his HOR as Killeen, Texas, and the applicant contends that he mistakenly did...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010370
A DA Form 31 (Request and Authority for Leave), dated 23 July 1975, shows the applicant requested and was approved for 30 days of leave (1 August to 31 August 1975) enroute to Germany. Item 21 (Time Lost) of the applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows he was absent without leave (AWOL) from 31 August 1975 through 2 December 1975. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 29 March 1977, with a discharge characterized as under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010376
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. On 30 November 1971, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, by reason of for the good of the service. He was 19 years old at the time of his first AWOL offense and there is no evidence that indicates he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who completed their terms of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010387
The applicant requests, in effect, the effective date of transfer of a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) from the performance to the restricted portion of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) be made retroactive to the date the imposing Commanding General (CG) support memorandum was signed (21 January 2009), and his file be allowed to go before a special selection board (SSB) for consideration for selection to major. On 6 July 2007, while the applicant was serving on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010393
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Bronze Star Medal. This pamphlet shows that at the time of the applicant's assignment to the 336th Aviation Company, it was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 15 December 1969 to 10 October 1970 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 52, dated 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010396
On 12 May 2009, the Special Claims Processing, Retired and Annuity Pay, Defense Finance and Accounting Service, wrote a letter to the Board regarding the decision of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20080007464, dated 11 December 2008. BOARD VOTE: ___X____ ___X____ __X____ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING ________ ________ ________ DENY APPLICATION BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010397
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 30 September 1990, to show award of the Purple Heart with fifth oak leaf cluster and the Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel records awarding him the Purple Heart with five oak leaf clusters or the Combat Infantryman Badge during his period of service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010398
Army Regulation 635-40 provides, in pertinent part, that when a member is being separated by reason other than physical disability, his or her continued performance of assigned duty commensurate with his or her rank or grade until he or she is scheduled for separation or retirement creates a presumption that he or she is fit. The evidence of record shows the applicant requested an early separation with a special separation benefit. The Army must find that a service member is physically...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010399
The separation packet also includes statements from one officer and six noncommissioned officers, all dated on or about 15 March 1990, recommending the applicant receive an honorable discharge. On 23 May 1990, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 14-12(c) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) for misconduct citing his wrongful use of marijuana and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010401
The 24 November 1972 DD Form 4 shows his SSN as XXX-XX-3935 and the 7 February 1975 DD Form 4 shows his SSN as XXX-XX-3955. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting item 3 of his DD Forms 214 effective 6 February 1975 and 6 March 1979 to show the SSN XXX-XX-3935 and issuing the applicant a corrected DD Form 214 showing these corrections. ____________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010412
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 23 July 1976, the applicant's immediate commander recommended that he be discharged in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5, under the EDP and that he be issued a General Discharge Certificate. On 26 July 1976, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge and directed that he be furnished a General Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010415
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charge against him, or of a lesser included offense, and the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge was authorized. On 30 May 1979, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010416
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant signed DA Form 3881 (Rights Warning Procedure/Waiver Certificate) acknowledging he was suspected of sodomy and indecent acts with a child, indicating that he understood his rights, and agreeing to discuss the offense under investigation. Based on his record of indiscipline, which includes 341 days of time lost due to AWOL and confinement, two convictions by special...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010417
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to add his Bronze Star Medal (BSM) for valor. The applicant's records do not contain orders or an award recommendation for the BSM for valor. As such, there is insufficient evidence with which to grant the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010419
The applicant states that at the time he was injured he refused the award. 7. Review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS), 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 Human Resources Command, failed to reveal any orders for the Purple Heart pertaining to the applicant. While the applicant contends that he refused the Purple Heart at the time of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010423
Service members qualified for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal by reasons of service between 19 March 2003 and 28 February 2005, in an area for which the Iraq Campaign Medal was subsequently authorized, will remain qualified for that medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to add the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars and the Army Commendation Medal. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010424
The applicant requests, through his Representative in Congress, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect all awards and decorations that he was awarded or is authorized. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit award. 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 for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010425
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 that the applicant was furnished at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was inducted into the Army on 10 December 1967 and that he had 61 days of lost time from 4 November 1966 through 2 January 1967. Clearly the applicant was inducted on 10 December 1965 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010428
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in the Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the designated areas of eligibility, on or after 11 September 2001 to a future date to be determined. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010429
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members' records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. However, there is no evidence in the available record, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010430
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 December 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090010430 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected by voiding his discharge, dated 19 January 2008, and showing he was transferred to the Retired Reserve on that same date. However, the evidence of record confirms he was discharged from the ARNG and as a Reserve of the Army on 19 January 2008, which was also the date of his ETS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010431
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from the Army National Guard (ARNG) from a general, under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. However, his reconstructed records contain a properly-constituted National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) that shows he was discharged from the ARNG and as a Reserve of the Army on 18 May 1986 under the provisions of paragraph 7-9b of National Guard Regulation 600-200 (Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010437
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010440
On 11 June 2007, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 10, in lieu of court-martial for the good of the service. Army Regulation 635-200 further states, in pertinent part, 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. It is noted that while the ADRB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010445
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 November 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090010445 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows that at the time of retirement, on 28 February 1975, the applicant held the rank of SP7/E-7. In the absence of such orders and/or the authority for this promotion, there is insufficient evidence to grant the applicant the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010447
There is no indication in the applicant's records that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010450
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). While the SGO files indicate the applicant's knee condition was recorded as a "battle casualty," there is no other evidence available to the Board or provided by the applicant which confirms the accuracy of that entry on the SGO files. In this particular case, in the absence of more compelling medical evidence which supports the accuracy of the information in the SGO files concerning the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010451
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 December 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090010451 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his records to show his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and Army Commendation Medal. The Army Commendation Medal certificate shows the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service while deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 29 November 2005 through 15 November 2006 in accordance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010454
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 April 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090010454 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was placed on the SFC/E-7 promotion list prior to placement on the Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL) on 19 July 2003. The applicant was in a promotable status on 18 July 2003 when he was retired and placed on the TDRL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010458
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) in support of his application. He was processed for separation and on 25 February 2005 he was accordingly discharged from the SCARNG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010460
On 17 August 2004, an informal PEB considered the applicant's case and determined he was physically unfit under VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) code 9432 based on Bipolar I Disorder. The VA, however, is not required by law to determine medical unfitness for further military service. The applicant's record fails to show either of the other two diagnosed conditions, Asthma and Scoliosis, were unfitting for further service and as a result were properly not rated by the PEB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010468
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 25 March 1972 to show award of the Purple Heart, Air Medal with Numeral 19, Bronze Star Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Citation as a personal award. This regulation shows the applicant is entitled to award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010473
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). When authorized, it is issued to an officer whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010482
The applicant requests consideration for promotion to chief warrant officer five (CW5). The POC stated that no error had been made, that consideration of AOC 670A officers for CW5 was not considered necessary. The applicant states his AOC was not included on the list to be considered by the 2009 board and he requests consideration by an SSB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010486
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that he joined the military because he was 18 years old without a high school education and he had a difficult time meeting basic survival needs (food, shelter, and clothing). Army Regulation 135-178 provides for the separation of enlisted personnel of the Army Reserve and Army National Guard.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010492
The applicant's military records, although incomplete, show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 25 September 2001. He served in Kuwait and Iraq from 9 October 2004 to 23 September 2005, where in part he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. His narrative reason for separation was based on his involuntary release from active duty at the completion of his service obligation and due to him being ineligible for reenlistment due to reaching his retention control point.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010494
However, his records do contain a copy of his discharge orders which indicate he was being discharged as a result of approved elimination board action and he was to be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Additionally, his records contain a duly constituted DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) authenticated by the applicant which shows that he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 28 December 1967, under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010499
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicants DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. This document shows that during the time of the applicants assignment to the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry the unit received the following unit awards: a. the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010500
The applicant requests that he be paid $50,000.00 in Army College Fund (ACF) benefits as outlined in his enlistment contract. The applicants military records may be corrected to show his DA Form 3286-66 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 enlistment and the government fails to pay the full amount under the appropriate provisions and such failure results in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010501
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The applicant completed a qualifying period of service in Korea from 23 January 1975 through 12 February 1976 for award of the KDSM. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the KDSM and correction of his military records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010504
She also states that she is entitled to have this medal issued to her for the FSM's estate, but that the National Personnel Records Center informed her that the FSM's dates of service indicate that she is not authorized to receive the American Defense Service Medal. The applicant provides the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55; a letter, dated 1 June 2009, from the Army Review Boards Agency Support Division in St. Louis, MO; her State of Indiana Certificate of Birth issued on 26 July 2005; the FSM's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010507
The applicant requests that his DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Army Regulation 27-10 states that only one appeal is permissible under Article 15 proceedings. Army Regulation 27-10 requires the commander issuing the Article 15 to find the applicant guilty beyond a reasonable doubt before imposing punishment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010514
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 December 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090010514 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. AHRC Orders C-12-639829, dated 27 December 2006, show the applicant was released from the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement) and assigned to the Standby Reserve (Inactive List) for failing to make an MSO election. Although the evidence of record shows the applicant elected to remain a member of the IRR on 21 January 2007, he failed to submit his MSO election in a timely...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010515
The applicant provides, in support of his application, copies of his DD Form 214; recommendations for award of the Army Commendation Medal and the Army Achievement Medal; orders for award of the Air Assault Badge; two DA Forms 4187 (Personnel Action) reporting his promotion to specialist, pay grade E-4 and his lateral appointment to corporal; a letter from the National Personnel Records Center, with enclosure; DFAS Form 702 (Defense Finance and Accounting Service Military Leave and Earnings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010519
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows that during this period of active duty service, he earned the RVN Campaign Medal, Parachutist Badge, National Defense Service Medal, and 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. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010520
However, the applicant's name is listed on the Vietnam Casualty Roster and his military service records show that he was wounded in action and received medical treatment for his wounds. General orders and evidence of record shows the applicant performed duty as a door gunner and participated in at least 75 combat missions resulting in award of three Air Medals. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010521
There are no orders in the applicant's records which show he was awarded the Purple Heart. There are no orders in applicant's records which show he was awarded the Purple Heart and his name is not listed on the Vietnam Casualty List. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 by adding to it the Purple Heart, three bronze service stars to be affixed to his Vietnam Service Medal, and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010522
The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) and he entered active duty on 10 April 1967. While the exigencies of combat may require non-infantry Soldiers to temporarily perform the basic infantry duties that all Soldiers are taught, it does not serve as a basis for the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's contention that his record should be corrected to show that he was awarded the CIB for his service in the Republic of Vietnam was carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010523
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 Purple Heart for wounds received while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (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 enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...