ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010828
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Korea Defense Service Medal 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 evidence shows that the applicant completed a qualifying period of service in Korea for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010831
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was a prisoner of war (POW). These records do not contain the applicant's name. The applicant has not submitted any evidence to show he was a POW and his DD Form 214 does not show he was a POW.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010832
A scholarship cadet may be disenrolled only by the Commanding General, U.S. Army ROTC Cadet Command. Army ROTC cadets are required to serve as SMP cadets when participating as non-scholarship ARNG member/U.S. As required by applicable regulation, the effective date of rank is the date the applicant was notified of his disenrollment from the SMP, which was 13 August 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010836
The applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record), Item 9 (Awards, Decorations & Campaigns) shows the applicant was awarded the NDSM; the Army Service Ribbon (ASR); the Army Commendation Medal; five awards of the Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (ARCAM) issued on 3 March 1972, 3 March 1976, 3 March 1980, 3 March 1984, and 3 March 1988; and two awards of the AFRM issued on 28 January 1978 and 28 January 1988. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), as amended by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010837
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his deployments in Kuwait and Iraq. The DFAS information which shows the applicant served in Kuwait and Iraq are accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend item 18 of the applicant's DD Form 214 to show he served in Kuwait/Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to amending item 12f...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010840
Therefore, based on the above findings and facts it is appropriate to correct the DD Form 214 to show that in addition to the awards currently listed, the applicant is also authorized the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, a Numeral "4" for wear on his Air Medal, and three bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010840
Therefore, based on the above findings and facts it is appropriate to correct the DD Form 214 to show that in addition to the awards currently listed, the applicant is also authorized the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, a Numeral "4" for wear on his Air Medal, and three bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010843
The applicant provides, in support of his application, copies of two letters of commendation; orders rating him a qualified marine diver, second class; his DD Form 214; a letter to the VA; a statement concerning his medical condition; a certificate from the U.S. Army Divers Association; a history of Army divers (with photographs); and a letter to Callerye Publications with an article from Sea Classics. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010845
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show no break in active duty service and a retroactive promotion. Chapter 4 outlines the policy for separation due to completion of required service and states, in pertinent part, that a Soldier enlisted or ordered to active duty (AD) normally will be discharged or REFRAD on the date he/she completes the period for which enlisted or ordered to active duty. By regulation, a Soldier enlisted or ordered to AD normally will be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010847
On 28 April 1995, the applicant reenlisted in the Regular Army for six years. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) to change the reason for his discharge or his RE code. Paragraph 3-22 (U.S. Army Reentry Eligibility (RE) Codes) provided that RE-4 applied to a person separated from their last period of service with a non-waivable disqualification.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010851
The applicant states that the Bronze Star Medal does not appear on his DD Form 214, that his PMOS was 97B4O, and that his secondary MOS (SMOS) was 96B4O. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this 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 23a of his DD Form 214 the entry "96B4O Intelligence Analyst" and replacing it with the entry "97B4O Intelligence Specialist"; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010853
The applicant requests that his general discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations), be upgraded to honorable. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The discharge authority approved the applicant's request and directed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010854
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and any other awards and decorations he may have been eligible for at the time of his separation. As a result, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 9 February 1971 through 20 November 1972, 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010856
The applicant requests, in effect, that all of his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rated disabilities be approved for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). Incurring disabilities while in a theater of operations or in training exercises is not, in and of itself, sufficient to grant a military retiree CRSC. Without evidence to establish a direct, causal relationship to the applicants VA rated disabilities to war or the simulation of war, there is insufficient basis in which to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010858
There is no indication of any SBP election for a former spouse at the time of retirement. On 23 February 2009, he sent a letter to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) requesting immediate SBP coverage for his spouse. Federal law requires that a retired Soldier make an application within 1 year of marriage to be able to elect immediate coverage under Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan or SBP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010860
The applicant requests Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period from 1 January 2005 through 9 June 2008. The evidence clearly shows the applicant was board certified in family practice medicine for the entire period from 11 July 1997 to present. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that he was entitled to BCP for the period from 1 January 2005 to 30 June 2008 based on a Health Professions Pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010861
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Joint Service Stockade letter, subject: Separation Under Army Regulation 635-212, dated 17 December 1969, shows the correctional officer recommended that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness and that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Headquarters, U.S. Army Personnel Center, Oakland, CA, Special Orders Number 19, dated 19 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010866
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and his military records be corrected to reflect that he was retired in the rank of First Sergeant (1SG). The applicant was serving in the rank of MSG when he was retired on 31 August 2005 and his DD Form 214 correctly reflects that information. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010867
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. However, the evidence of record does include a properly-constituted DD Form 214 authenticated by the applicant that contains the authority and reason for the applicants active duty discharge on 23 June 1981, in pay grade E-1. Based on his disciplinary record and Bar to Reenlistment Certificate, the applicant's service clearly does not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010869
The applicant requests correction of his record to show that he was promoted to pay grade E-5 upon completion of his basic training. The applicant's military record shows that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 31 October 1968. The applicant's record does not contain any evidence nor does he provide any evidence which shows he was to be promoted to E-5 upon completion of basic training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010870
The applicant requests correction of DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Somalia and to add the Physical Fitness Badge. This DD Form 214 does not show he served in Haiti and Item 12f (foreign service) contains no entry. There is no evidence of record to show the applicant was ever awarded the Physical Fitness Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010872
Counsel states the following: a. the applicant initially requested a survivor benefit annuity on 23 February 2006 but was denied by Human Resources Command (HRC), St. Louis, MO because the FSM elected Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) spouse coverage for his first wife. The FSM's military record contains a DD Form 1883, dated 19 September 1993, which shows in section II, Item 8 that he elected SBP coverage for spouse and children and in 9c that he elected Option C (Immediate coverage). As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010873
However, his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 25 May 1979 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 by reason of for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial. There is no indication that 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. However, there is insufficient evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010876
U.S. Total Army Personnel Command, memorandum, dated 22 November 1999, shows the Chief, Officer of Promotions, Reserve Components, informed the applicant a DA Reserve Components Selection Board was convened to consider officers in his grade for promotion to the rank/grade COL and he had been considered for promotion, but was not among those selected for promotion by the board. He also informed the applicant his records indicated he had completed 28 years of active status commissioned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010879
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 38 shows that while serving in the RVN he was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, performing duties in MOS 91A as a radio telephone operator and 91B as a medical specialist, and item 41(Awards and Decorations) shows he earned the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), 1 Overseas Service Bar, RVN Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010881
There is no evidence in the available record, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence, to support his contention that he was wounded by shrapnel in the left leg while he was in Korea and that the wound was the result of hostile action. Therefore, it would not be appropriate to correct his records to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010882
Accordingly, on 28 December 1978, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct, due to frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. A review of the available records fails to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010886
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically discharged instead of being discharged in lieu of trial by court-martial. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued at the time of his discharge shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10 with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. Once a determination of physical unfitness is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010887
The applicant requests correction of her 30 November 2003 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her deployment in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Therefore, she is entitled to correction of records to show this deployment and the dates of deployment in item 18 of her DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows that the applicant is entitled to award of the KLM-SA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010889
DA Form 37 (Report of Proceedings of Board of Officers) dated 5 February 1960, shows the applicant was found unsuitable for further military service due to character and behavior disorders. The attached Report of Procedures of the Board of Officers stated that the board convened at 1300 hours on the above date. The applicant was separated due to a personality disorder with a general discharge in accordance with the regulation in effect at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010892
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his total service for retired pay as 23 years and 4 months. A review of the applicant's personnel and retired pay records revealed that his retired pay was calculated using both his active service of 21 years, 2 months, and 3 days and his total service for basic pay of 24 years, 5 months, and 3 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010894
The evidence shows the applicant was selected for an assignment to the Army Recruiting Command. A DD Form 4/1 (Enlistments / Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States) on file in the applicant's OMPF shows he reenlisted for 3 years in pay grade E-5 on 12 May 2000 to meet the service remaining requirements for and to accept assignment to the Recruiting Command. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010895
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. The applicant states he did not receive the Army Good Conduct Medal and he has lost all of his medals.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010900
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 January 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090010900 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Paragraph 4-11a of Army Regulation 135-155 states that an officer who has been recommended for promotion to the next higher grade must meet the requirements listed below before being promoted in the Reserve components. Paragraph 4-21b(2) of Army Regulation 135-155 states that unit officers selected by a mandatory board will have his/her promotion date and effective date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010901
The applicant requests that he be paid $40,000.00 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 $40,000.00 (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 | 20090010903
The applicants military records for this period of service are not available to the Board for review. The DD Form 214 that he was furnished shows that after completing 3 months and 25 days of total active service, the applicant was discharged on 9 August 1972, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel, chapter 10, by reason of for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. There is no evidence of record that shows he ever...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010905
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Considering the applicant's service in Kuwait/Iraq, a review of the applicant's military personnel records shows that he may be authorized additional awards that are not shown on his DD Form 214. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct item 12, block f, of the applicants DD Form 214 to show this foreign service; and c. Based on the above and the available evidence, it is concluded that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010906
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The applicants record of indiscipline includes punishments under Article 15, UCMJ; a SPCM conviction; confinement by military authorities; and 181 days of lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010907
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records show that the highest rank he attained while on active duty was SP4/E-4 effective 20 April 1965. _______ _ _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 | 20090010909
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to reflect his prisoner of war (POW) status. The SSG was an intelligence specialist with the division, but attached to the 508th, and had not known the applicant before they were captured; and d. the applicant and a SSG were being moved to the rear as prisoners, neither the prisoners nor their German guards had much to eat. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010912
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that item 18f (Foreign and/or Sea Service This Period) and item 19 (Indochina or Korea Service Since August 5, 1964) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) with an effective date of 13 November 1978 be changed to include his period of service in Korea. The applicant's military personnel records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 16 November 1972 for a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010914
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 10 September 1980, the unit commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of paragraph 14-33b(1), Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), by reason of misconduct frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. The JAG office further determined the evidence was legally...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010918
Upon his return from Iraq, he was placed on medical hold at Fort Bragg, NC and needed two shoulder surgeries. On 7 June 2004, USAHRC-St. Louis published Orders A-06-405172 ordering the applicants retention on active duty for a period of 179 days, terminating on 29 November 2004, to voluntarily participate in the Reserve Component (RC) Medical Holdover MRP program for completion of his medical care and treatment. Administrative processing of REFRAD orders, Soldier out-processing, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010921
The applicant requests award of the Senior Aviation Badge (formerly known as Senior Aircraft Crew Member Badge) and the Cold War Certificate. The applicant's records do not contain his flight record and/or official orders awarding him the Senior Aviation Badge. With respect to the Senior Aviation Badge, there is no evidence in the applicant's records and the applicant did not provide any substantiating evidence that shows he was recommended by his unit commander and/or was awarded this badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010922
This form further confirms that the applicant completed 2 years, 1 month, and 11 days of creditable active military service. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that Board's 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant's discharge was appropriate because the quality of his service was not consistent with the Army standards of acceptable personal conduct and performance of duty by military personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010924
The applicant states that she hopes there is a record of the FSM being awarded the SS because he did earn it and receive it. Given hospital commanders had the authority to award the PH for wounds received in action, this also could possibly be the award the applicant believes the FSM was awarded and for which he received a certificate while in the hospital. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010925
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his highest level of education/training, award of the Army Commendation Medal, and that he was promoted to specialist five (SP5)/pay grade E-5. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010929
On 16 November 1983, nonjudicial punishment was imposed against the applicant for failing to go at the time prescribed to his appointed place of duty, for being absent without leave (AWOL) on 27 October 1983, and for disobeying a lawful command. The applicant's record of service included numerous adverse counseling statements, two nonjudicial punishments, and 1 day of lost time. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge or an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010930
The Court found him guilty and sentenced him to a reduction to PV1/E-1 and a forfeiture of $25.00 pay. The applicant's records show he submitted a request to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge on 17 February 1981 and he was accordingly scheduled for a hearing. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time and the character of the discharge is commensurate with the applicant's overall record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010932
Counsel states, in effect, that the court remand action requires the applicant be provided the opportunity to have his case considered using all the evidence he has, to include the new evidence he now submits; that the medical documents containing the findings of July and October of 1968 be reviewed again; and that the applicability of the presumption of soundness as it relates to aggravation of the medical condition that existed prior to service (EPTS) in this case be considered and...