ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019517
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that an Army Commendation Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). There are no orders for the Army Commendation Medal in his available records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019518
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019518 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a copy of a DD Form 2656-2 indicating that on 20 April 1999 the FSM requested to terminate participation in the SBP. The applicant contends that the FSM's military records should be corrected to void a DD Form 2656-2 and to reinstate SBP benefits because her signature was forged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019520
The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which confirms his correct DOB, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). ___________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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100019520 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019521
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019521 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 | 20100019524
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The Army National Guard (ARNG) corrected her rank to show she was discharged in the rank of SPC/E-4. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending AR-PERSCOM Orders D-11-152965, dated 15 November 2001 to show her rank as SPC/E-4 and correcting any other USAR discharge documents that were issued accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019530
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019530 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 | 20100019533
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019533 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 | 20100019535
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019535 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides no documentation with his request. The applicant's record contains duplicate copies of the AAM and BSM Certificates.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019537
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019537 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 | 20100019539
The applicant states, in effect, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) voted to change his reentry eligibility (RE) code to 1 but his DD Form 214 does not show it. _______ _ 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100019539 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019541
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019541 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 | 20100019546
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019546 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. c. Paragraph 3-7b states a GD is a separation under honorable conditions issued to a Soldier whose military record was satisfactory but not so meritorious as to warrant an HD. It appears that based on his continued failure to pass the APFT and the bar to reenlistment, his commanding officer exercised his discretion and determined the applicant's service was not so...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019547
The applicant served in Bosnia - Herzegovina in support of OJF during a period that was authorized the award of the AFEM. Accordingly, he should be awarded the AFEM at this time and his DD form 214 should be corrected to show this award. The applicant was awarded the NATO Medal during his first deployment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019552
The opinion recommended: a. that the applicant be promoted to sergeant/E-5 with a date of rank of 1 June 2009; b. that the applicant had completed the MOS 38B training course prior to being considered and recommended for promotion in MOS 14E; c. that the applicant was subsequently awarded MOS 38B; d. that if the issue of his MOS and point calculation errors had been resolved prior to the board, he could have been promoted with an effective date and date of rank of 1 June 2009; e. that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019555
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019555 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 | 20100019566
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019566 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 | 20100019574
The applicant requests correction of his record to show that he qualifies for retired pay. This recommended redistribution of points should show the applicant completed 20 years of qualifying service with the last 6 years served in an RC. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. redistributing 35 points to RYE 16 May 1993, making this RYE a qualifying year for retirement; b. showing the applicant completed 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019575
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019575 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 | 20100019578
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019578 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states she was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days she 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 | 20100019579
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. 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 confirms the applicant was charged with the commission of an offense punishable under the UCMJ with a punitive discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019580
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 16 November 1976, the separation authority approved his request for discharge for the good of the service in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge, could submit a request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019585
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show the Army of Occupation Medal-Berlin (AOM-Berlin). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence shows, based on his World War II active duty service during a qualifying period, he is eligible for the World War II Victory Medal and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019586
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was promoted to and retired in the rank/grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5. 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 | CY2010 | 20100019589
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019589 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 | 20100019592
The Soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, he must be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and he must actively participate in such ground combat. The medical evidence of record shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action in January 1953. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the PH for wounds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019593
The Army's determination of a Soldier's fitness or unfitness is a factual finding based on the individual's ability to perform the duties of his grade, rank, or rating. The Army system requires that the Soldier only be rated as the condition(s) exist(s) at the time of the physical evaluation board hearing. However, an award of a VA rating does not establish error or injustice in whether or not an Army rating is given, or in an Army rating that is given.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019595
The immediate commander cited the applicant's extensive history of AWOL. On 6 June 1974, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019596
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect his service in Albania and award of the Kosovo Campaign Medal, Army Achievement Medal (AAM), and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). He continues by stating that he was awarded the Kosovo Campaign Medal, AAM, and the AFEM; however, none of those awards were included on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019597
The applicant's unit commander notified him of his proposed discharge action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-31, Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP). The separation authority approved separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-31 with the issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. It appears the applicant's chain of command determined his overall military service did not meet the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019598
On 4 December 2002, the appropriate authority (a major general) approved his request and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions. 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 reason for discharge. The applicant failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that he was issued the wrong RE code at the time of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019599
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Army Commendation Medal (By General Orders Number 11323, issued by Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), dated 26 June 1970) * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) 13. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019601
On 9 March 1971, while serving in the pay grade of E-5, he reenlisted for a period of 6 years and assignment to Vietnam. The dates of eligibility for consideration under this proclamation for those already discharged from the military service were 4 August 1964 to 28 March 1973, inclusive. 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 | CY2010 | 20100019607
The FSM died on 24 August 2008 and she began receiving SBP payments the next month and this continued until January 2009. He and the applicant were divorced on 9 January 1997. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the FSM changed his SBP coverage from "spouse" to "former spouse" within one year of their divorce in February 1997; b. showing his request was timely received and processed by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019608
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019608 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 | 20100019609
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's 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. His WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was honorably discharged on 14 August 1945 with a Certificate of Disability for Discharge (CDD).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019610
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019610 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states she was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days she 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 | 20100019611
BOARD DATE: 8 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019611 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He states: * his Army dream was to move up in the ranks * his unit was ambushed in Vietnam and both of his legs were wounded * the Army retired him and he couldn't fulfill his dream * he wants to be advanced on the Retired List so he can have a higher rank on his tombstone in Arlington 3. This service may consist of combined active service and service in the U.S. Army Reserve Control...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019615
The records available to the Board that show his DOB are his DD Form 214 and the birth certificate provided by the applicant. Both documents show his year of birth as 1932. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which confirms his correct DOB, will be filed in his reconstructed Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019618
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019618 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 | 20100019620
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019620 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 | 20100019628
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019628 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 | 20100019629
The applicant states these items are in error because she completed the active service, entry-level status is not an authorized character of service entry, and expiration of term of service (ETS) is the incorrect reason for her separation. The applicant's military records show she enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 13 February 1986 and entered initial active duty for training (IADT) on 25 April 1986. Her DD Form 214 for this period of service contains the following entries: * item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019630
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019630 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 | 20100019631
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019631 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 | 20100019633
The applicant requests the removal of memoranda, dated 29 January 1993 and 1 March 1994, from his records that show he was non-selected for promotion to captain (CPT) twice. On 24 February 1992, his immediate commander initiated a request to separate him in accordance with paragraph 2-12 of Army Regulation 135-175 (Separation of Officers). On 1 March 1994, by memorandum also addressed to the applicant at his Birmingham, AL address, HRC-STL again notified him that he was considered for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019635
The applicant provides: * Medical record, dated 11 May 1945 * WD AGO Form 53-55 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The FSMs military records are not available to the Board for review. The medical evidence (service medical record and The Office of The Surgeon General Hospital List) which show the FSM was wounded in action on 11 May 1945 in the Ryukus Islands as a result of enemy action is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019636
The applicant requests correction of item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to read "SERVICE IN KUWAIT/IRAQ FROM 20050105-20051231," instead of "SERVICE IN KUWAIT/IRAQ FROM 20050105-20061231." In establishes standardized policy for the preparation of the DD Form 214 and states that the DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty. The evidence of record shows he completed at least 9 months of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019638
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019638 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the requirements for award of the CAB are branch and MOS immaterial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019641
The applicant requests upgrade of his uncharacterized discharge to an honorable discharge and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the upgraded discharge and award of the National Defense Service Medal. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019644
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20090005245, on 10 September 2009. A review of item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) also shows he was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th ID, from 15 September to 24 October 1967,...