ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019254
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant request reconsideration of his previous request for an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. On 22 October 1980, the applicant requested a delay in the processing of the court-martial charge and specifications against him until the commanding general, Fort Dix, acted on his application for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019256
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to her DD Form 214 for the period ending 17 June 2008 the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019259
The applicant requests a waiver for the civilian education requirement for promotion to captain. The letter provided by U.S. Army Human Resources Command, St. Louis, MO, states that in his case, he could not be selected for promotion based on the fact that his records did not reflect completion of the required civilian education requirements (bachelor's degree). However, since his degree was conferred after the promotion board convening dates, there is no basis for granting the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019260
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019260 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019261
On 20 May 1992, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 14-12c of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) for misconduct - commission of a serious offense. 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. He is therefore, at least entitled to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019262
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her service in Saudi Arabia and award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). It 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019263
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019263 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019264
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to Item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214 the Bronze Star Medal, one silver service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019265
c. Paragraph 3-34 stipulates, in relevant part, any report with negative comments in Parts Vb, Vc, VI, or VIIc will be referred to the rated officer by the senior rater for acknowledgment and comment before they are sent to HQDA. g. Paragraph 3-36d stipulates, in pertinent part, if the senior rater decides that the comments provide significant new facts about the rated Soldier's performance and that they could affect the rated Soldier's evaluation, they may refer them to the other rating...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019266
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019266 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019267
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019267 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that, in addition to the awards currently shown on the DD Form 214, the applicant is also awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Marksman...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019273
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the awards of the Army Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal and his combat patch. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show the award of the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and his combat patch. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019275
The applicant requests his home of record (HOR) be changed from the State of Washington to American Samoa. There is no evidence of record or independent evidence provided by the applicant to indicate his HOR was entered in error at that time. The evidence of record contains a reenlistment contract that was completed and authenticated by the applicant with his signature at the time of his last reenlistment in 2002.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019277
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for the following awards: a. The evidence of record shows the applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of the National Defense Service Medal. Notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity, in the absence of official documentary evidence such as operation orders, morning reports, after action reports, official orders to corroborate the events that led to his alleged injury, or additional documentation that conclusively shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019278
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019278 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019279
The applicant requests that his award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019281
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicants DD Form 214 shows the: * Parachutist Badge * Vietnam Service Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Vietnam Campaign Medal 8. The applicant's records do not show indiscipline or lost time, he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military service, and he was promoted to SGT/E-5 in less than 2 years. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019282
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Her service record does not indicate she applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019283
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) sets forth procedures for processing requests for correction of military records. The staff of the Board reviewed his request for reconsideration for correction of his records to show he was discharged in pay grade E-4 and determined that his request for reconsideration was not received within 1 year of the ABCMR's original...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019284
The applicant requests, in effect, restoration of his rank to specialist four (SP4)/E-4 and correction of DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this rank. Item 3 of the DD Form 214 shows the grade in which an enlisted Soldier was serving at the time of separation with an indication whether it was a permanent or a temporary grade. The evidence of record shows he was reduced to the permanent grade of RCT/E1 on 20 November 1959 by an SPCM conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019287
The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019291
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his: * social security number (SSN) as xxx-xx-x9x8 instead of xxx-xx-x8x9 * date of birth (DOB) as 2 March 1947 instead of 3 February 1947 2. His birth certificate and documents in his service record show his DOB as 2 March 1947; however, his DD Form 214 reflects his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019292
The applicant's DD Form 214 indicates: a. in item 5a (Grade, Rank or Rate): specialist five (temporary); b. in item 5b (DOR): 24 February 1968; and c. in Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized): awards of the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, [Republic of] Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 Device, Air Medal with 6 oak leaf clusters, and the Aircraft Crewman Badge. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019295
The applicant contends his records should be corrected to show he was medically retired instead of separated with a 20-percent disability and entitlement to severance pay. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in the NJARNG. Although his physical evaluation board proceedings are not available for review, by law, a disability rating of less than 30 percent entitles the member to severance pay while a disability rating of 30 percent or more entitles the member to medical retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019298
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 18 September 1969 shows the: * Vietnam Service Medal * Purple Heart * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14 and M-16) * National Defense Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) 11. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed training and he was awarded MOS 11B. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019300
The applicant provides the following documents: a. DD Form 214 from the U.S. Navy, ending on 1 January 2008; b. DD Form 214 from the U.S. Army, ending on 5 January 2010; c. DD Form 220 (Active Duty Report) dated 24 March 2008; d. Eleven orders for active duty or temporary duty dated from 21 April through 13 November 2008; e. two letters from Headquarters, Multinational Task Force, Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, dated 5 and 10 September 2009; f. Award Certificate for the Non Article 5 North Atlantic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019301
The applicant states he served in Vietnam, Thailand, Korea, and Germany for a total of 10 years and 3 months; however, his DD Form 214 reflects in block 12f that he only served 5 years, 10 months, and 2 days of foreign service. His DD Form 214 issued at the time reflects his 1 year of foreign service in Vietnam. He had served 20 years and 14 days of total active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his retirement shows he served 5 years, 10 months, and 2 days of foreign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019302
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect his award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) and any other awards to which he may be entitled. The applicant states that he served in a time of war and his award of the NDSM should be reflected on his DD Form 214. Records show the applicant served during a period in which he was authorized the award of the NDSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019308
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The evidence of record does not support granting the applicant clemency. 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 | CY2010 | 20100019309
Accordingly, she was discharged on 19 April 1963 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-210 for pregnancy with a General Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-210 (Discharge of Enlisted Personnel, Marriage, Pregnancy, or Parenthood) in effect at the time provided, in pertinent part, that an honorable or general discharge would be issued based on an overall review of the individuals service records and a recommendation from the commander. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019313
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was convicted by a general court-martial which was warranted by the gravity of the offenses charged at the time. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019332
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019332 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019336
Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) states that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. However, there is no evidence of record and the applicant has not submitted any substantive evidence that shows he served in active ground combat. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to award the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019337
The applicant requests his general discharge (GD) under honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). He indicated he understood he could apply to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or the ABCMR for upgrade of his discharge; however, an act of consideration by either board did not imply that his discharge would be upgraded. The ABCMR does not grant requests for upgrade of discharges solely for the purpose of making the applicant eligible for advancement/promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019343
The VA accepts the awards of the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, a Combat Medical Badge, a valor award, or similar combat citation as conclusive evidence of a combat stressor. 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. _______ _ _X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019344
The DA Form 4856 submitted by the applicant, dated 25 July 2004, shows that he elected to be discharged at the expiration of his term of service (ETS) in March 2004 after speaking with the Unit DARN. In the DA Form 4856 the counselor stated the applicant had received his Twenty Year Letter and that he should process his retirement packet. His former unit administrator was directed to publish orders discharging him from the USAR, and he was discharged effective 16 September 2004 after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019347
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and that he participated in five campaigns during his service in Vietnam. 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 Army Commendation Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal; and b. adding to item 24...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019350
The applicant requests that his award of the Purple Heart be entered on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge). While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019351
Although his DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the RVN Campaign Medal, it is not listed correctly. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry on DD Form 214 in: * item 5a and adding "SGT" * item 5b and adding "E-5" * item 6 and adding 14 December 1969 b. deleting the Vietnam Campaign Medal and Vietnam Service Medal from item 26 of his DD Form 214; and c. adding to his DD Form 214 the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019352
Counsel requests: * a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) imposed on 3 April 2005 be removed from the applicant's personnel file * the applicant's removal from the sergeant first class (SFC) promotion list be withdrawn * the applicant be retroactively promoted to SFC effective 1 April 2005 with all back pay and allowances 2. He did not learn of his unit's actions revoking his promotion orders until 4 April 2005, the day after he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019354
The applicant requests item 12f (Foreign Service) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show she served in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and her records be reviewed to determine her eligibility for additional awards. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members who have served in direct support of OIF. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019355
d. DA Form 87 (Certificate of Training) that shows the applicant successfully completed ALC Common Core on 3 May 2010. e. ERB, dated 31 May 2010, that shows in: (1) section I (Assignment Information - Overseas/Deployment Combat Duty) his last tour of duty in Iraq was from 4 May 2007 to 4 May 2008; (2) section III (Service Data) he was promoted to SFC on 3 May 2010; (3) section VI (Military Education) does not show BNCOC, Phase 1; BNCOC, Phase 2; SLC, Phase 2; or ALC Common Core (Phase 1);...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019356
The GAARNG letter clearly shows the applicant did not receive his promised bonus due to a recruiter error. Nevertheless, his records show he submitted an application for a clearance on 24 January 2007 and received a validation report of his submission. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State Army National Guard records of the individual concerned be corrected to show he: a. received a valid bonus control number upon enlistment in the GAARNG for the AB in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019357
His service medical records were not available for review. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), then in effect, provided that the Purple Heart was awarded to any member of an Armed Force or any civilian national of the United States who while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services had been wounded, killed, or who had died as a result of a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. In the absence of military records which show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019360
There are no orders or any other evidence in his official military personnel file (OMPF) that show he was recommended for or awarded the ARCOM and/or BSM. In the absence of orders or any other corroborating evidence showing he was awarded or recommended for these awards, the citations and certificates alone are insufficient for basing a correction to his DD Form 214. ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019361
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019363
He failed to show through the evidence submitted and the evidence of record that he ever served in Vietnam or any other overseas theater or that he was wounded as a result of enemy action. He was assigned to Fort Hood for the duration of his service until he was placed on the TDRL. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019364
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) that was created upon his entrance into the Army shows the same SSN as that shown on his DD Form 398 and DD Form 4. Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "xxx-xx-1668."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019368
The applicant provides copies of the following documents: * DD Form 214, effective 20 December 2003 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 23 June 2005 * DD Form 215, dated 28 June 2010 * Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault(AASLT)) and Fort Campbell, Orders Number 050-721, dated 19 February 2003 * Statement of Service, dated 27 May 2003 * Army Commendation Medal Certificate, for the period 19 March to 20 July 2003 * Headquarters, 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019379
The applicant states that he has new evidence to show he served in the Philippines and Japan with the 132d Infantry Regiment. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal is awarded for service in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between 7 December 1941 and 2 March 1946. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 the: * Army of Occupation...