ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020020
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). _____________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) AR20090018593 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100020020 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020026
On 3 March 1971, the applicants immediate commander initiated separation action against the applicant in accordance with Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations-Unfitness and Unsuitability) by reason of unfitness citing the applicants continuous disciplinary problems, being AWOL, and habitual misconduct. On 26 March and 29 March 1971, the applicant's immediate commanders recommended that the applicant be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. This regulation also prescribed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020029
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for an injury received while serving in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). The applicant states he was injured during combat when "the guns on our duster exploded." Furthermore, there is no available evidence of record showing that he was injured or wounded while engaged in combat against an armed enemy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020031
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He provided copies of: * a DD Form 214 for the period ending 16 January 1991 * a DD Form 214 for the period ending 26 November 1991 * a DD Form 215, dated 20 May 1992 * annual training (AT) Orders 081-014, dated 27 January 1993 * a memorandum for award of the ARCOTR, dated 17 April 1993 * a memorandum awarding him the ARCAM, dated 15 May 1994 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence shows his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020032
Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not reflect a combat wound or injury and item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not show award of the Purple Heart. In this case, the evidence of record shows the applicant's finger injury resulted from an unfortunate accident. Additionally, his record is void of any orders that show he was awarded the Purple Heart, his name is not shown on the Vietnam casualty roster, his DA Form 20 does not indicate any combat wounds,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020033
Item 31 (Foreign Service) of the FSM's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the RVN from 25 June 1965 to 16 April 1966. The FSM 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: a. deleting from item 26 of the FSM's DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. posthumously awarding the FSM the Purple Heart for wounds sustained as a result of hostile action on 27...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020036
The applicant requests upgrade of his uncharacterized discharge to an honorable discharge. The DD Form 214 issued upon his discharge shows he was separated under the provisions Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), paragraph 5-11, by reason of failure to meet procurement medical fitness standards and he received an "uncharacterized" description of service. A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020038
BOARD DATE: 8 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020038 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 for this period of service shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) as a result of court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020039
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the AFEM is authorized for participants in military operations within a specific geographic area during a specified time period. The regulation states that effective 1 August 1981, all members of the Active Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve in an active Reserve status are eligible for the award upon successful completion of initial entry training. The award may be awarded retroactively to those personnel who completed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020041
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). c. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 with a separation date of 11 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020044
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Certificate showing award of the Meritorious Service Medal * DA Form 67-8 (Officer Evaluation Report) from throughout his service * Statement from his former senior rater (a general officer (GO)) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Section VIIII (Awards and Decorations) of his Officer Record Brief and item 9 (Awards, Decorations, and Campaigns) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) do not show award of the Meritorious Service Medal. His...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020048
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020048 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge. However, his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows he was discharged on 27 January 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial, with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020050
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 Overseas Service Ribbon. Effective 1 August 1981, all members of the Active Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve in an active Reserve status are eligible for the award for successful completion of overseas tours. There is no evidence to show the applicant had an active status after August 1981.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020051
BOARD DATE: 22 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020051 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the KDSM 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. deleting from item 26 of his DD Form 214 for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020055
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. His overall record of service and extensive disciplinary history did not support the issue of a general or an honorable at the time of his discharge, and does not support an upgrade at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020056
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show he was: * a Prisoner of War (POW) from 28 May 1944 to 29 April 1945 * awarded the POW Medal * awarded the Purple Heart 2. He provides: * his WD AGO Form 53-55 * a letter from the American Ex-POWs, National Headquarters, Arlington, TX * an extract from the WWII POW...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020058
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 7 June 1965 to show his record of overseas service in Korea, any service ribbons he is entitled to, and his rank. Although there is no provision to indicate the specific dates of his service in Korea, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 for the period ending 7 June 1965 to show in item 32 the entry "Indochina no, Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020060
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 15 October 1990 to show he entered active duty on 23 November 1976. Within his iPERMS record, a DD Form 4 shows this was his third reenlistment and his total active military service was 9 years, 5 months, and 22 days with 1 month and 9 days of total inactive military service. Based on the available evidence, the applicant's date he entered active duty in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020061
He was honorably discharged from the ARNG on 5 June 2006 to accept an appointment as a Reserve commissioned officer of the Army. The evidence of record shows the applicant accepted an OAB in the amount of $10,000.00 upon his appointment in the NEARNG. It appears that an error was made in the notice of recoupment letter that was sent to the applicant by the NEARNG G-1 regarding recoupment of the debt.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020065
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 Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and the Purple Heart. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 lists his awards as the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and Parachutist Badge. Therefore, the news...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020068
The applicants DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows, in Item 31 (Foreign Service), that he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 15 January 1969 to 13 January 1970. It shows that during the applicant's tenure of assignment in the RVN, campaign credit was granted for the following campaigns: * Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase VI * TET 69 Counteroffensive * Vietnam Summer Fall 1969 * Vietnam Winter Spring 1970 11. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020069
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Award of the Combat Action Badge is authorized from 18 September 2001 to a date to be determined. __________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 | 20100020070
By regulation, in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by medical personnel, and a record of this medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. The witness statement alone, absent any evidence of record to confirm he met the regulatory burden of proof necessary to support award of the PH, is insufficient evidentiary basis upon which to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020071
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He provided copies of: * an ARCOM citation * a DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The source documents used for preparation of the DD Form 214 at the time of the applicants separation included the DA Form 20, separation orders, and any applicable orders or documents on file in the MPRJ, or Official Military Personnel File.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020072
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was laterally appointed/promoted to command sergeant major (CSM)/pay grade E-9. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 2 (Grade) - "SGM E9"; b. item 3 (Date of Rank) - "23 Nov 66" (i.e., 23 November 1966); c. item 22 (Military Occupational Specialties [MOS]) he was awarded primary MOS 13Z5O and secondary MOS 15E5O (Pershing Missile Crewman) on 23 November 1966; d. item 33 (Appointments and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020073
On 11 March 2004, he was promoted to the rank/grade of captain/O-3 in the USAR as a military intelligence (MI) officer. In this regard, the OMPF serves to maintain an unbroken, historical record of a Soldier's service, conduct, duty performance, and evaluation periods and any corrections to other parts of the 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020085
The applicant requests correction of his DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings) to show he was found unfit for duty and transferred to the retired list with a permanent disability rating of 50%. The informal PEB noted: a. The applicant and counsel contend that the applicant's PEB proceedings should be corrected to show he was found unfit for duty and transferred to the retired list based upon permanent disability with a rating of 50% based upon low back pain, bilateral...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020110
On 28 February 1977, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in accordance with chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 and directed that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge and be reduced the lowest enlisted grade. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with a character of service of under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020112
On 19 February 1988, the applicant submitted a request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. On 25 May 1988, the applicant was discharged accordingly. __________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 | 20100020115
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows: a. the applicant was wounded in action in Vietnam on 23 February 1969 and general orders awarded him the Purple Heart; b. general orders awarded the applicant the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device for heroism; c. special orders awarded the applicant the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020117
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and procedures for awards, in pertinent part, paragraph 8-8 provides for award of the EIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020119
Based on his overall record of service, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the AGCM and to correct his records to reflect this award. His records show he participated in three campaigns while serving in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 27 September 1966 through 26 September 1968, b. deleting the VSM from item 24 of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020121
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the award of the following: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Army Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster * Kuwait Liberation Medal - Saudi Arabia * Kuwait Liberation Medal - Kuwait * National Defense Service Medal 2. The applicant requests his DD Form 214 be corrected to show the award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020122
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 5 March 1969 through 10 January 1971 and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020123
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It is awarded to Active Army, Army National Guard, and U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers for successful completion of designated NCO professional development courses. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 13 of his DD Form 214 the "Overseas Service Ribbon" and "M16 Expert Badge" and b. adding to item 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020124
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020124 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. Based on this record of indiscipline and in view of the fact he voluntarily requested discharge to avoid a court-martial that could have resulted in a punitive discharge, his overall record of service did not support the issuance of a general discharge by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020125
There are no orders in the applicant's military service records awarding him the Purple Heart. Therefore, the applicant should be awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received on 9 February 1968 in the Republic of Vietnam. Adding the following awards to item 24 of his DD Form 214: * Purple Heart * Valorous Unit Award * Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation (two awards) * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020128
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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 24 of his DD Form 214 by deleting the VSM and Vietnam Campaign Medal entries and replacing them with the VSM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020129
General Orders Number 4069, Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, dated 18 October 1967, awarded him the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement during the period November 1966 to October 1967. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the BSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 24 of his DD Form 214 to add the Bronze star Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020131
On 10 November 1966, the separation authority approved his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, paragraph 6b, for unsuitability and directed issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 he was issued confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, with an SPN of 264 and a general under honorable conditions characterization of service. __________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020132
The applicant requests that his Army records be changed to show his date of birth as 17 April 1951. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. A copy of this decisional document, the application and the supporting evidence provided will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020133
The applicant contends his records should be corrected to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Presidential Unit Citation. Based on the applicant's "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings, and the absence of evidence showing disqualification, his completion of a qualifying period of service from 29 July 1961 to 27 July 1964 he appears eligible for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020134
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020134 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 | 20100020137
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or 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 | 20100020138
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 amending his DD Form 214 to show the date entered active duty as 3 November 1970. ____________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 | 20100020148
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that 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. Considering that the applicant's recorded conduct and efficiency ratings were exclusively "excellent" and that there is no misconduct on record and no evidence of disqualification the failure to award him the Good Conduct Medal may be presumed to be an oversight. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020150
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) with 2 bronze service stars, the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR), and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the ICM with 2 bronze service stars, the OSR, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020151
On 22 January 1990, the applicant's commander notified him that action was being recommended to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, due to his conviction by civilian authorities for DWLR. On 14 February 1990, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of civil conviction, with a general discharge. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100020151 3 ARMY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020152
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant departed AWOL on 5 November 1993 and he returned to military control on 18 February 1994. In this case, an under other than honorable conditions discharge would normally have been authorized; however, it appears the separation authority determined that the circumstances of his cases warranted an uncharacterized discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020155
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this award. The applicant provides: * personal statement * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Form 21-4138 (Statement in Support of Claim) * General Orders Number 7418, dated 25 June 1969 * Bronze Star Medal Certificate * Air Medal Citation * Honorable Discharge Certificate * DD Form 214 * newspaper article titled, "Sergeant W____...