ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019646
The applicant's military records are not available for review. The applicant requests his DD Form 214 be corrected to show the award AFEM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Taiwan) to his DD Form 214.. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019648
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in the Republic of Vietnam on 10 July 1968; b. deleting from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019651
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant states he is entitled to the CIB for his combat service as an infantryman in Vietnam. However, there is no evidence he served in active ground combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019653
Paragraph 2-3 provides, in pertinent part, that a twenty-year letter will be issued to Reserve Component Soldiers within 1 year after they complete 20 years of qualifying service for retirement. The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show he retired so he may qualify for CRSC has been carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. The evidence of record confirms he completed three qualifying years toward regular retirement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019655
Item 33 (Decorations and Awards) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows that during his active duty tenure he earned the American Theater Service Medal, World War II Victory Medal, EAME Campaign Medal, and Army Good Conduct Medal. The applicant's contends he was awarded the PH. Absent any documentary evidence corroborating the applicant's claim or that shows he was wounded in action or treated for a combat-related wound while serving on active duty during World War II, the regulatory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019657
The applicant states he is eligible to receive 10 months of stop loss special pay. It shows that stop-lossed service members who voluntarily reenlisted or extended their service, and received a bonus for such reenlistment or extension of service, are no longer eligible to receive retroactive stop loss special pay. Specifically, that "stop-lossed" service members who voluntarily extended their service or reenlisted and received a bonus, were no longer eligible to receive retroactive stop...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019659
An NGB 337 (Oaths of Office) contained in his personnel record show he was appointed in the North Carolina ARNG (NCARNG) in the rank of captain on 19 August 2009. His verified NGB Form 23A shows he had a civilian break in service during the period 21 August 2003 through 18 August 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adjusting his date of rank to captain to show 29 November 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019661
His service record does not contain orders for a second award of the Army Commendation Medal. However, absent orders authorizing him a second award of the Army Commendation Medal, this document alone is not sufficient in itself to support correction of his records to show a second award of the Army Commendation Medal. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to correct his records to show a second award of the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019662
The applicant requests retroactive payment of Medical Additional Special Pay (MASP) for the period 19 December 2007 to 24 June 2009. Title 37, U.S. Code, section 302, states an officer of the MC of the Army or the Navy or an officer of the Air Force designated as a medical officer and who is on active duty for a period of not less than 1 year is entitled to special pay in accordance with this section. He has not provided evidence that he was eligible for MASP for any period prior to 8...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019663
On 20 February 1990, the separation authority approved his discharge under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of misconduct - commission of a serious offense with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019666
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show two awards of the Purple Heart and his correct social security number (SSN). His SSN was used only four times in his service record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) to: a. correct his SSN to end in "4246," b. delete the awards currently listed on his DD Form 214,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019667
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Nothing is indicated in Section 8 (Wounds received through Enemy Action) of his DD Form 24 (Service Record) and Section 9 (Medals, Decorations and Citations) does not list the Purple Heart. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019670
The applicant provides a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) advancement to specialist, dated 8 June 2004; a DA Form 2586 (Verification of Military Experience Training), dated 1 April 2004, a Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Form 702 (Military Leave and Earnings Statement (LES)) for the period 1-31 May 2004, and his DD Form 214. The DD Form 214 he was given shows his rank/grade as PV2/E-2; his SPD as "JRB," and his RE code as "4." Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) provides the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019675
He goes on to state the GOMOR in question was in his OMPF when the awards board approved the LOM. While the applicant would have the Board to believe the awards board was in error to revoke his LOM because he had his GOMOR transferred to the restricted fiche before the awards board became aware of its existence, his contention lacks merit. The Commander, HRC approved the award of the LOM and he revoked it through the awards branch in accordance with applicable regulations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019681
On 15 December 2009, orders were published at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, which transferred him to the Retired Reserve effective 31 December 2009. Although it cannot be determined with any degree of certainty what happened in the applicant's case, there is sufficient evidence to show he was in the process of undergoing a fitness for duty evaluation under the PDES when he requested transfer to the Retired Reserve. The available evidence suggests the applicant waived processing for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019684
A DA Form 4856 (General Counseling Form) shows: a. on 6 September 1991, the applicant was counseled regarding his APFT failure on 20 August 1991; his previous agreement that if he failed this time, separation action would be initiated; and that he was rescheduled for testing on 9 September 1991; and b. on 9 September 1991, the applicant was counseled regarding his failure of a second APFT for record. The appropriate separation authority approved the recommendation under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019687
He further states that because he was in the Army for less than 180 days he should have received a "no fault" discharge, yet he has been prejudiced by the entry on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that reads under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 5 May 1980, the applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019688
His Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) contains, among other documents, the following documents that show his first name as the name he now claims is incorrect: * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) * DA Form 428 (Application for Identification Card) * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * DA Form 137 (Installation Clearance Record) * DA Form 1811 (Physical and Mental Status on Release from Active Duty) * Army Good Conduct Medal and separation orders The evidence also shows that of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019692
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 Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). They must have served in active ground combat while assigned or attached to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size during such time as the unit was engaged in active ground combat; and they must have been present with their qualifying infantry unit and participated actively in such ground combat. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019693
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. Appendix B shows that based on the applicant's dates of service in Vietnam, participation credit was awarded for the Vietnam Defense Campaign during the period 8 March 1965 through 24 December 1965. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019694
The applicant requests upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge (HD). On 18 March 1975, he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for upgrade of his undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019695
He provides copies of his DD Form 214 and a Purple Heart certificate, dated 8 April 1968, showing he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Vietnam on 7 April 1968. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show the award of the Purple Heart. 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, and b. adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019696
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * His service in the Republic of Vietnam from * 2nd award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) 2. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service in the Republic of Korea from 4 August 1970 through 3 September 1971 for award of the KDSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019697
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). c. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge (GD) is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019698
The applicant states he was wounded in Vietnam on 7 June 1969 during the incident for which he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with "V" Device. While the sincerity of the applicant's claim that he was wounded on 7 June 1969 and should have been awarded the Purple Heart is not in doubt, he failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record that he was, in fact, wounded and that treatment for his wound was made a matter of record. In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019702
On 27 November 1978, he was discharged with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. However, records show the applicant was 23 years of age at the time of his first offense.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019703
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 25 June 1968. In the absence of evidence he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for such wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019704
The applicant states: * He received the Bronze Star Medal for valor in combat * He was wounded and evacuated and did not receive the Purple Heart * He did not receive the Combat Action Ribbon * He was an infantryman until he was wounded and evacuated to Japan * After his recovery the Army changed his job to medical records specialist 3. The applicant's citation for award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for heroism on 1 July 1967 in Vietnam which states he was wounded during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019706
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending on 31 October 1982 to: * show he had no inactive service * show he completed 5 years of foreign service in Panama and two 12-month tours in Korea 2. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for this period of service shows he completed 1 month and 20 days of foreign service in Korea during the period covered by this DD Form 214. With respect to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019708
General Orders Number 3003, issued by Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, dated 10 March 1969, awarded him the Purple Heart for wounds he received in connection with military operations against a hostile force on 7 March 1969. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show he received three Purple Hearts. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019714
The applicant states that he was awarded the CIB and BSM while serving in Vietnam. The applicant's official military personnel file (OMPF) is void of any orders or documents that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the CIB or the BSM while serving in Vietnam or at any other time during his military service. Should the applicant have, or be able to obtain, a copy of the orders awarding him the CIB or the BSM, or be able to provide other evidence to corroborate these awards, he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019718
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019718 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 AR20090019548 on 20 July 2010. With respect to the Army Good Conduct Medal, a review of the applicant's records indicates he was issued official orders awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019720
There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. 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 | 20100019721
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of the continuation of active duty (COAD) waiver from his record so that he may be eligible to reenter the military and complete 20 years of active Federal service for the purpose of qualifying for a length of service retirement. Paragraph 6-8 states before the completion of an application for COAD the Soldier will receive counseling from a PEBLO throughout the physical disability processing. The evidence of record shows on 12 March 2008 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019727
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He was advanced to the pay grade of E-4 while in Italy. By virtue of the applicantÂ’s pay grade at the time of his REFRAD, he was barred from reenlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019728
The applicant submitted a copy of an official statement from the Department of the Army that states, "official records show that [applicant] is entitled to the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in the Republic of Korea on 2 December 1950." Based on the evidence of record documented on the applicant's DD Form 214 and recorded in the Korean Casualty File, he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart for wounds incurred in action on 2 December 1950. Based on his award of the Korean...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019732
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show in: * Item 5a (Grade, Rate or Rank) and item 5b (Pay Grade) his rank and pay grade as specialist five (SP5)/E-5 * Item 22 (Statement of Service) the entry 2 years, 9 months, and 29 days * Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) award of the Purple Heart 2. Summary Court-Martial Order Number 4,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019733
Evidence shows that the applicantÂ’s records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board. The Board wants the applicant and all others concerned to know that this decision to deny the Purple Heart in no way diminishes the sacrifices made by the applicant in service to our Nation. Therefore, the Board requests that the ARBA CMD administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by: * adding the Republic of Korea War Service Medal and Republic of Korea...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019735
There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military service records that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart. There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. In addition, there are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military service records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019737
A calculation of the applicant's PEBD shows the following: 2010 06 30 date of retirement - 24 00 16 creditable service for basic pay purposes = 86 06 14 (Correct) PEBD = 14 June 1986 b. Records show the date the applicant first entered military service was on 3 March 1975. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. correcting the ITAPDB (Soldier Detail) to show a DIEMS of 3 March 1975, and b. amending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019740
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019740 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Paragraph 27 provided that the DD Form 214 would be coded "RE-3," for all individuals, except those with over 18 years of active service, discharged under this regulation, so as to preclude reentry into the Army, unless authorized by appropriate authority. Army Regulations, in effect at the time, dictated that reenlistment code "RE-3" be assigned to Soldiers discharged...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019742
His request to be issued a DD Form 215 to show award of the PH, ARCOM, AFEM, AMs (two awards), and all other awards he is entitled to receive was carefully considered. He requested award of the AFEM; however, he did not serve in Vietnam during a period the AFEM was authorized for award. 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 received on 23 October 1967, and the AGCM (First...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019744
The applicant states he served in Vietnam from 16 October 1970 to 2 November 1971 and he should have been awarded the RVNCM. Accordingly, it would be in the interest of justice to award him the AGCM (1st award) for the period 31 March 1970 to 3 November 1971 and correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. Deleting the VSM from his DD Form 214; c. Adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * AGCM * ARCOM * RVNCM with 1960 Device * RVNGC w/Palm Unit Citation * VSM with two bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019756
The applicant requests correction of item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she entered active duty on 11 May 1976 instead of 25 November 1981. Her records do not contain a DD Form 214 for this period of service. Her records do not contain a DD Form 214 for this period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019757
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 20 January 1983, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, by reason of alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure and directed his service be characterized as under honorable conditions. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for drug...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019759
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the areas of eligibility (AOE) designated for award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, or Iraq Campaign Medal. His pay records are more consistent with the dates shown...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019760
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show award of the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation 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. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal with Device and the Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device from item 26 of his DD Form 214; and b. adding the Good Conduct Medal, Marksman Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019762
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019762 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On an unknown date, the applicant's chain of command recommended the applicant be discharged by reason of unfitness under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability), then in effect. On 10 March 1976, the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019764
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. The record does contain a DD Form 214 which shows that on 12 September 1968, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Fitness and Unsuitability), under separation program number (SPN) 28B for unfitness, with an undesirable discharge, characterized as under conditions other than honorable. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019765
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his service in Germany. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he was assigned to Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 6th Field Artillery in Germany from 27 October 1972 to 6 July 1973, a total of 8 months and 10 days. Therefore, item 22c of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this foreign service.