ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020156
The applicant requests that all references to a personality disorder be removed from his records. The applicant was honorably discharged on 13 June 1991, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13 for a personality disorder. The applicant's general counseling statements and the mental health evaluation clearly show he was suffering from a problem adjusting to military life and that this condition resulted in a negative impact on his ability to serve.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020161
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Action Badge. 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 her DD Form 214, dated 11 September 2005, the Combat Action Badge and the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award). _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020162
Army and DoD policy require a Soldier to be on active duty or a member of the Selected Reserve in order to transfer benefits. Notwithstanding the advisory opinion, and in view of the fact that information on transfer application procedures were not fully available at the time he began his transition, it would serve the interest of equity and fairness to correct his record to reflect he applied to transfer his education benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program on 1 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020167
The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his/her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before that service member can be medically separated or retired. Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 4-4, provides that a commissioned or warrant officer will not be referred for disability processing instead of elimination action (administrative separation) that could result in separation under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-40,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020168
The applicant requests the decision of the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) be changed. After consideration of clinical records, laboratory findings, and physical examination, the MEB found that the applicant had coronary heart disease, status post coronary artery intervention x5 with four stents. The applicants service record is void of evidence and medical documentation which supports his contention that he didnt have a family medical history of heart disease.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020169
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 14 September 1973, the separation authority directed the applicant be discharged from the military under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, and that he be furnished a UD. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant upon his discharge shows he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020171
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members who have served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award the applicant the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 31 August 200 through 30 August 2003 and correct 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 corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020174
Following periods of enlisted service in the Regular Army, U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), and the Army National Guard, the applicant was appointed a Reserve commissioned officer of the Army in the rank of second lieutenant (2LT) effective 15 July 1992. The board did not select him for promotion. He further stated that affected individuals would be advised they could seek relief from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) which could adjust dates of rank for those who were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020175
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides copies of his DD Forms 214 ending 1 August 1985, 21 June 1991, and 17 August 2002; his Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) for the period 1-31 January 1978; Army National Guard Retirement Points History Statement prepared on 2 July 2002; Standard Form 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records), dated 31 May 2007; a letter from the National Personnel Records Center, dated 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020176
The applicant provides the following evidentiary documents: * DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing Armed Forces of the United States), dated 31 May 2007 * Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP)/Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) Enlistment Bonus Control Worksheet * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States), dated 31 May 2007 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 600-7-6-R-E (Annex X to DD Form 4 Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (PSEB)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020177
A DD Form 200 (FLIPL) shows an investigation of property loss (clothing and goggles) was conducted and on 30 June 2009 the Financial Liability Officer found the applicant liable for the lost property ($5,005.53). On 3 July 2009, the IO signed the notification letter and the applicant was notified he was being recommended for charges of financial liability to the United States Government in the amount of $5,005.53 for the loss of Government property. On 18 August 2009, the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020178
e. Official documentation initiating elimination action against him occurred in January 2010. f. Had the flag been lifted on time to allow him to be promoted in December 2009, he would have been eligible for consideration by the YG 2007 CPT Promotion Board that was held in December 2009. g. A DA Form 78-R (Recommendation for Promotion to 1LT/CW2) was not completed by his command to obtain a determination to place him in a non-promotable status. The evidence of record shows on: * 10 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020179
It stated Reserve Component (RC) Soldiers mobilized onto active duty under Title 10 are performing "active Federal military service" and are therefore eligible to be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. The period of service for the Army Good Conduct Medal begins and the ARCAM ends the first day the mobilized RC Soldier is serving on active duty. As such, the applicant would be eligible for the AGCM if he hasn't been awarded the ARCAM for the same period of time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020180
The grade or rank in which he is serving on the date when his name is placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List or, if his name was not carried on that list, on the date when he is retired. The evidence of record shows the applicant was initially advanced/promoted to PFC/E-3 on 13 September 2006. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show he was placed on the Retired List in the rank/grade of PFC/E-3 on 28 July 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020184
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides the Army's awards policy. The evidence of record fails to show the applicant was wounded in action or treated for a combat-related wound while serving in the RVN. The record fails to show he served in an infantry unit while in the RVN or that his MACV advisor duties included performance as an infantryman.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020185
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's records to show he elected spouse Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage and payment of the SBP annuity based on his death. c. in Section XI (SBP Spouse Concurrence) (Required when member is married and elects children only coverage or does not elect full spouse coverage, or declines coverage), item 30 (I hereby concur with the SBP election made by my spouse. This form shows the FSM indicated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020186
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows during his service in Vietnam with the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, the unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, for service from 6 to 23 November 1967 based on Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 5, dated 1979; and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020187
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020187 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. There are no orders or any other evidence in his Official Military Personnel File showing he was awarded or recommended for the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge; b. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020189
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 12 March 1999, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), after careful consideration of his military records and all other available evidence determined the applicant had been properly and equitably discharged and voted to deny his request for an upgrade of his discharge and or a change in the narrative reason for separation. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100020189 3 ARMY BOARD FOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020192
The FSM's records at DFAS show the FSM married P____. The evidence of record shows the FSM elected to participate in the SBP for spouse and children coverage at the time of his retirement in 1979. However, the FSM did not make a former spouse election within 1 year of the divorce as required by law and the applicant did not request a deemed election, also required to be made within 1 year of her divorce from the FSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020193
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. There are no medical records in his Official Military Personnel File that show he was wounded in action in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020194
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his correct discharge date. The available records show the applicant served on ADT from 20 February 1990 through 25 May 1990. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020196
It states in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence confirming the wound for which the awards is being made was received as a result of enemy action; that it required treatment by military medical personnel; and a record of this treatment must have made a matter of official record. However, by regulation, in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound or injury for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action. Further,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020198
His military medical records are devoid of documentation showing he was wounded and that he received medical treatment for wounds incurred during combat operations. In support of his application, the applicant provided excerpts from his health records that are devoid of evidence showing he was wounded in action and that he received medical treatment for his wounds. Therefore, in the absence of military and medical records showing that the applicant was wounded and treated for wounds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020200
The applicant requests his record be corrected by adding a third award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and all unit awards due based on his service and campaign participation in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: * self-authored statement * ARCOM Certificate, dated 12 February 1971 * ARCOM Citation * ARCOM Orders, dated 24 February 1971 * enlisted disability retirement letter orders, dated 3 August 1971 * DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020201
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) for the period ending 13 December 2006 to add his Purple Heart (PH), Combat Action Badge (CAB), Bronze Star Medal (BSM), and BSM (2nd Award). His record contains a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 6 June 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020202
The applicant requests reconsideration of his request for removal of a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) and removal/expungement of all records forming the basis of the GOMOR from his official military personnel file (OMPF) based on a court order. On 21 October 2004, the Commandant, USASMA, recommended the GOMOR be filed in the applicant's local military personnel file. Further, a Texas State court has no jurisdiction to order the Army to remove an administrative reprimand...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020206
The applicant requests to be paid basic allowance for housing (BAH) for his home of record (HOR) for the period of February 2009 to February 2010. The advisory opinion was provided to the applicant for comment and the staff of the Board has not received a response from the applicant to date. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020207
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in four applications, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her correct dates of being absent without leave (AWOL) and to show her correct date of enlistment. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct her DD Form 214 to show her correct dates of AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020209
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was medically discharged for disability instead of honorably discharged by reason of a "condition - not a disability." He recommended the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 5-17, for other physical or emotional condition. The evidence of record shows he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020211
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * change his narrative reason for separation from personality disorder to disability by reason of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) * change separation code to correspond with narrative reason for separation * show the imminent danger pay dates related to his service in Iraq 2. On 1 October 2004, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020216
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show all of his awards. The applicant states he would like a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) to document all awards he is entitled to in accordance with his military record. Based on his active duty service outside of the areas of eligibility for award of the ICM, he is entitled to have his DD Form 214 corrected to show the GWOTSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020218
The applicant requests, in effect, voidance of his release from active duty (REFRAD) and subsequent discharge from the Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG) and processing through the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) in accordance with Army Regulation 600-60 (Physical Performance Evaluation System). The applicant states that the PRARNG discharged him through a Fit for Duty Determination which did not allow him to undergo the due process through the PDES. Given the evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020222
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) by: * Showing his new name as changed by court order on 16 July 2010 * Showing his completion of the Psychological Operations Orientation Course of 2 weeks in 1974 * Showing his completion of the Primary Leadership Course of 4 weeks in 1978 * Awarding him the second award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) * Adding his award of the German Marksmans Medal (Bronze) * Adding his Certificate of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020223
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to a general discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. Consulting counsel would advise the member concerning the elements of the offense or offenses charged, type of discharge normally given under the provisions of this chapter, the loss of Veterans Administration benefits, and the possibility of prejudice in civilian life because of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020224
The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 18 March 1969. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show this award. 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 in question to show the Purple Heart, Air Medal (3d Award) with "V" device, Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020225
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC), and the Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA). The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * MSM award certificate with permanent order number * Permanent Orders 049-04, dated 18 February 2009 * Extract of recently approved unit awards from the Military Awards Branch, U.S. Army Human...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020227
The applicant requests that his narrative reason for separation be corrected to read "release from active duty." This period of service was not training and, as such, the entry in item 23 of his DD Form 214 is in error and should be corrected to read "released from active duty." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing "released from active duty" in item 23 of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020230
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Purple Heart. Two DD Forms 215 dated 5 March 1993, published to correct his DD Forms 214 for the periods ending on 3 February 1975 and 23 June 1977 and contained in his records, both show his SSN as X24-XX-XXXX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020235
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. He requested that his discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge based on his service record. __________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 | 20100020239
The applicant requests upgrade of her under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows she was discharged on 27 September 2002 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court martial and issued an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020240
Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) states that during the Vietnam era the CIB was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. However, there is insufficient evidence on which to correct his record to show award of the CIB in this case. To support award of the CIB, he is required to have been an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties while assigned to an infantry unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020241
Department of the Army General Orders 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service in Vietnam to Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam and its subordinate units during the period 20 July 1965 to 28 March 1973. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit of assignment. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020251
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was retired by reason of permanent disability in the rank and pay grade of sergeant (SGT) E-5. The applicant was serving in the pay grade of E-4 at the time he was retired in the pay grade of E-4; however, by virtue of the fact that he was on the promotion standing list for the pay grade of E-5, he should have been advanced on the Retired List under operation of law to the rank of SGT/E-5 instead of being retired in the grade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020253
The applicant requests that a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) and allied documents be removed from the restricted section of his official military personnel file (OMPF). The GOMOR was filed in the performance section of the applicant's OMPF. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Removing the GOMOR, dated 16 March 1994, and allied documents to include his acknowledgement memorandum and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020254
The applicant requests, in effect, his 1991 uncharacterized discharge be changed to honorable for the purpose of entitlement to an enlistment bonus. The applicant's contentions are not sufficiently supported by his records or his application. The available evidence shows his prior military service was uncharacterized.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020259
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 22 July 1964 to show he completed 3 years of active service instead of 2 years, 11 months, and 2 days. The applicant states the requested credit of an additional 29 days of active service would allow him to retire from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). His USAR Personnel Command (ARPC) Form 249-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points) shows he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020260
BOARD DATE: 15 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020260 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of paragraph 14-12b of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for pattern of misconduct. He stated the applicant accepted NJP on 2 February 1998 and on 7 May 1998.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020261
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect all awards, citations, and medals earned during his active service from April 1966 to June 1969. 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 to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the: * Bronze Star Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020265
The applicant provides copies of three letters of appeal sent to the Director of U.S. Army Crime Records Center requesting the charges bearing his and his spouse's names be deleted from their records, the responses the applicant received from the USACIDC, and a copy of a letter of support from his company commander at the time of the charges. The appeal letters written to the USACIDC state the applicant's spouse was never questioned by any investigative authority regarding the matter for...