ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019894
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Without evidence, he is not entitled to correction to Item 31 of his DD Form 214 to show he completed that course. _______ _ 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 | CY2010 | 20100019895
The applicant states the FSM was wounded in combat on 21 October 1944 during World War II and he was issued a Certificate of Disability due to those wounds. Service medals and awards are not issued by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Awarding the FSM the Purple Heart for wounds received in action against the enemy during WWII on 21 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019896
The applicant states he is requesting upgrade of his discharge based on his record of service. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 5 June 1973 in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of a court-martial, with service characterized as under conditions other than honorable. ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019909
Instead, he was discharged with an undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Without a PEB, the applicant could not have been issued a medical discharge or separated for physical disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019915
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show the National Defense Service Medal. The applicant was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal and is requesting issuance of the medal; however, medals are not issued by the ABCMR. _______ _ 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 | CY2010 | 20100019916
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant states he served in Vietnam as an infantryman and was never awarded the CIB. Absent this evidence, there is insufficient evidence upon which to award the CIB in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019925
Item 26 (Separation Code) of his DD Form 214 shows the entry "JKA." This regulation provides 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. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) prescribes the specific reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty and the separation codes to be entered on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019926
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests a reconsideration of her application to include a three month period of service in Somalia on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant's available pay records at DFAS show she received HF/IDP for service in Somalia from 21 January 1993 through 21 February 1993.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019929
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019929 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that the debt he owes due to his disenrollment from the Purdue Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Program be prorated for the time he served on active duty. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 29 June 2010 * Addendum to Part I Scholarship Contractual Agreement * DA Form 597-3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019930
On 8 June 2010, the Commanding General, AHRC, denied the applicant's request for a date change to his approved retirement in lieu of PCS. In paragraph 6b, the advisory opinion recommended, based on regulatory and legal guidance, documents provided, information provided above, and ultimately the applicant's own decision to retire, the applicant's approved retirement in lieu of PCS stand and not be revoked. His approved retirement date was only on record because: (1) AHRC compelled him to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019937
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award the Combat Infantryman Badge or a Combat Action Badge for his service in Vietnam. Assignment to a combat arms unit or a unit organized to conduct close or offensive combat operations or performing offensive combat operations is not required to qualify for the Combat Action Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019941
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 16 June 1991 to show he served in Southwest Asia (SWA) from 18 October 1990 to 19 May 1991. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) shows the following awards were authorized for SWA service during the applicant's period of service in SWA: a. The beginning date of his deployment, 18 October 1991, in the entry for his service in SWA in Item 18 is clearly in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019943
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019943 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 604 provided special authority to monetarily compensate Soldiers who were REFRAD and not able to use PDMRA during the period between PDMRA authorization by the Secretary of Defense on 19 January 2007, and publication of the Armys PDMRA implementation guidance on 18 August 2007. The evidence of record and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019947
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019947 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 604 provided special authority to monetarily compensate Soldiers who were REFRAD and not able to use PDMRA during the period between PDMRA authorization by the Secretary of Defense on 19 January 2007, and publication of the Armys PDMRA implementation guidance on 18 August 2007. The evidence of record and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019948
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of separation as 10 April 2010. The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he was REFRAD on 10 April 2010 because his orders retaining him on active duty indicate that date. The available evidence shows that the applicant was REFRAD on 20 August 2009 due to completing his required active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019949
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019949 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his military records to show authorization of 47 days of Post Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence (PDMRA). The evidence of record and independent evidence provided by the applicant is void of any documentary evidence indicating the applicant requested and was denied additional PDMRA days during the period of active duty in which it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019952
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019952 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 | 20100019953
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was almost 24 years old at the time he enlisted in the RA. He has not shown error or injustice in the type of discharge he received as his overall record of service was not completely honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019954
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The separation authority approved the applicant's request and directed that he be issued a UOTHC discharge. _______ _ 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 | CY2010 | 20100019957
On 25 July 1966, the applicants immediate commander recommended that the applicant be discharged from military service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separations), for unfitness, citing his prior misconduct to include his court-martial convictions and his AWOL offenses. There is no indication he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitation. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019960
The applicant requests change of her reentry (RE) code on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Service) from a "3" to a "1." She voluntarily requested separation from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 8, for pregnancy. Those individuals can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the service at the time and are required to process requests...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019961
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019961 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 604 provided special authority to monetarily compensate Soldiers who were REFRAD and not able to use PDMRA during the period between PDMRA authorization by the Secretary of Defense on 19 January 2007, and publication of the Armys PDMRA implementation guidance on 18 August 2007. The evidence of record and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019963
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her records to show a Certificate of Achievement, a Certificate of Appreciation, a Scroll of Appreciation, and basic combat training on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). As such, it would not be appropriate to correct her DD Form 214 to show this training. The Certificate of Achievement, Certificate of Appreciation, and the Scroll of Appreciation are not listed as awards or decorations for entry on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019965
The applicant provides copies of: * memoranda authorizing the HSM and GWOTSM * ARCOM and AAM certificates * a certificate showing he was an authorized provider in the Military Funeral Honors Program * a page from his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) * a DD Form 214 for his period of active duty ending 22 February 2004 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show the: * AFSM * ARCOM * HSM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019966
The applicant states that while she concurs with the current law that requires a spouse to be married for 1 year prior to being entitled to SBP benefits, her case is unique in that the FSM (a retired major general) was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease 2 years before his death. When DFAS was notified of the FSM's death, the death of his former spouse, and his marriage to the applicant, the applicant was advised that she was not entitled to SBP benefits and all premiums paid by the FSM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019968
The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not show the schools he attended as a warrant officer. Paragraph 2-4 (Completing the DD Form 214) provides detailed instructions and source document(s) for completing each block of the DD Form 214. It provides that in item 14 list formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses of 40 hours or more successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214 from the Officer Record Brief (ORB).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019969
The applicant states he served honorably for 21 years. The applicant's personnel service record reveals five periods of honorable active duty service recorded on separate DD Forms 214. On 6 July 2006, the Department of the Army Ad Hoc Review Board recommended to the separation authority that it accept the applicant's request for separation in lieu of general court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019972
The applicant requests, in effect, 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, Bronze Star Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019975
Item 11 of his DD Form 214 should state he served in MOS 11B during his entire period of enlisted service which equals 4 years, 3 months, and 18 days. Chapter 2 contains guidance on the preparation of the DD Form 214 and states item 11, show the titles of all MOS's served for at least 1 year and include for each MOS the number of years and months served. The available evidence shows the applicant was trained in and awarded MOS 11B.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019976
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019976 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal and two awards of the Army Achievement Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019977
The JFTR indicates that retirement transportation and travel entitlements will be used within 1 year of retirement; however, it also provides for extensions of this entitlement in 1-year increments up to 5 additional years, or a total of 6 years. Notwithstanding the Department of the Army G-4's e-mail message that extension is not authorized, it seems appropriate to approve the applicant's requests for extension and reinstatement of her HHG shipment entitlements through 31 May 2011 (3 years...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019979
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). While on the TDRL, on 13 November 2009, an informal PEB found him unfit for duty for an anxiety disorder. On 27 September 2009, he acknowledged receiving the results and non-concurred, requesting to be cleared for reenlistment in the U.S. Army in an MOS other than his previous infantry MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019980
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) letter * Permanent Orders 96-01 * DA Form 638-1 (Recommendation for Award of Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal) * Army Achievement Medal Certificate * National Personnel Records Center...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019981
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019981 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his mandatory removal date (MRD) be extended from 31 August 2018 to 31 December 2018. The applicable law states an AMEDD officer may not be retained in an active status later than the last day of the month on which the officer becomes 68 years of age.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019983
The evidence of record fails to show the applicant was ever recommended for or awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. 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. ___________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 | 20100019988
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019988 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In the SBP portion of this form he indicated that he elected not to participate in the SBP and his wife concurred. Option B and C participants do not make a new SBP election at age 60.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019989
The original SIT entitlements for individuals retiring is normally 90 days and the applicant has already received what amounts to three additional extensions which has resulted in his SIT entitlements being extended for 1 year. The applicant contends that he should be granted an additional 15-month extension of his SIT in order to complete a 2-year college program; however, he has failed to show how his present situation amounts to reasons beyond his control or sufficient explanation why...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019990
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * all of the Vietnam service awards to which he is entitled * the Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) * the Air Medal 2. Item 24 of his DD Form 214 for this period of service shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Army Aviatior Badge * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * Vietnam Service Medal 7. The applicant was awarded the first award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019991
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019991 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. His service record does not include orders for the first award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019997
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending on 10 July 1980, to show his total active service and awards. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending on 10 July 1980 the: * Korea Defense Service Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019999
This list contains the applicant's name and shows he served in Saudi Arabia during the period 1 August 1990 to 15 February 1991. While evidence indicates he was deployed in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm, evidence is insufficient to determine if he served in Southwest Asia during a qualifying period and geographic area authorized for award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal-Saudi Arabia. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020002
On 25 August 1987, the applicant's commander initiated a request for involuntary separation with a General Discharge Certificate. On 8 December 1987, the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center accepted his resignation in lieu of involuntary separation and directed the issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. Because he was not on active duty he was not issued a DD Form 214; therefore, he was not officially issued an SPD code in conjunction with his resignation in lieu of involuntary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020004
The applicant requests that the Korean Service Medal (KSM) be added to his records. The applicant's military records are not available for review. While the sincerity of the applicant's claim that he served in direct support of the Korean War from Alaska is not in question, he failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record that he is entitled to award of the KSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020005
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He further requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his combat service in Panama in support of Operation Just Cause during the period 20 December 1989 to March 1989. 2. ____________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 | CY2010 | 20100020007
In a Memorandum for Record, subject: Commander's Statement for MEB, dated 12 December 2008, the rear detachment commander stated that upon reviewing the criteria for the applicant's pending Physical Evaluation Board (PEB), he had found several factors that could possibly disqualify the applicant for any medical discharge or retirement. On 18 March 2009, a PEB staff member informed the USAPDA that the 21 January 2009 statement from the applicant's commander, who was also in-theater with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020008
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. The VA, in accordance with its own policies and regulations, awards compensation solely on the basis that a medical condition exists and that said medical condition reduces or impairs...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020009
The applicant provides a copy of the following documents: * Standard Form (SF) 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records) * a letter from his daughter, dated 4 August 2010 * his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 31 January 1969 * an extract of Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) * an SF 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care), dated 14 April 197? The applicant's records show he was issued the following discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020010
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020010 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In his request for discharge, he would have acknowledged he understood that by requesting a discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charges against him or of a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Further, it is presumed that the applicant's discharge accurately...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020016
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant held MOS 95B and SQI X at the time of her reenlistment on 11 December 1994 and that a reenlistment bonus of $10,000.00 was authorized at the time. 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 4, dated 11 December 1994, entries indicating entitlement to a $10,000.00 reenlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020019
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his release from active duty shows in: * Item 12 (Record of Service) he completed 2 years, 10 months, and 29 days of net active service * Item 23 (Type of Separation) the entry "Release from Active Duty" * Item 25 (Separation Authority) the entry "Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4" * Item 26 (Separation Code) the entry "LBK" * Item 27 (Reentry [RE] Code) the entry "NA" 6. Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4, in effect at the time, stated a...