ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020424
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction to item 12f (Record of Service - Foreign Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 7 February 2004 to show his overseas service in Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from Item 12f of his DD Form 214 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020426
The evidence of record shows during the period covered by the applicants DD Form 214, he served in support of Operation Joint Guardian in Kosovo from 12 September 1999 to 4 March 2000, a period of 5 months and 23 days. Therefore, he is entitled to the Kosovo Campaign Medal with one bronze service star 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 corrected by: a. deleting from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020428
The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) with an effective date of 23 June 1977 * a portion of his Officer Evaluation Report for the period 16 March 1992 to 27 March 1992 * a letter, dated 13 June 1993, from U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center (ARPERCEN) with enclosure * a letter, dated 22 June 1993, from the applicant to ARPERCEN * a letter, dated 14 July 1993, from an optometrist in Huntsville, AL * his DARP Form 249-2-E (Chronological Statement of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020430
While a civilian physician stated the applicant's hearing loss was due to noise exposure in Vietnam, the VA physician opined that noise exposure in Vietnam probably did not cause hearing loss based on his hearing at the time of enlistment. Without evidence that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action, there is insufficient basis to grant his request. __________ X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020433
Counsel requests reconsideration of the applicant's request for correction of his records as follows: * Removal of a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 25 April 2007, from his official military personnel file (OMPF) * Removal of the Secretary of the Army's (SA) Letter of Censure, dated 30 July 2007, from his OMPF * Reissuance of a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) showing his rank/grade as lieutenant general (LTG)/O-9 * Back pay and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020434
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) by adding unit awards and campaign participation credit he is eligible for based on his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). The evidence of record also confirms that during his tenure of assignment in the RVN, his unit was cited for award of the RVNCG with Palm Unit Citation for the period 7 September 1966 - 10 August 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020436
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020436 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his Purple Heart be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) as well as his dates of service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020437
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020437 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 | 20100020438
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows at the time he entered the Army, his DOB was listed as 23 March 1939. His military record should be corrected at this time to consistently document his DOB throughout his military record to show 23 March 1940, his actual date of birth as recorded on birth certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020441
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020441 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 | 20100020446
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020446 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 | 20100020447
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020447 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states she was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days she earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020450
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020450 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 | 20100020456
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020456 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 | 20100020458
There is no evidence in his records that shows he made an SBP election for his brother. Since the applicant was unmarried and had no children at the time he retired and since he was not obligated by his divorce decree to elect former spouse coverage, he should not have had SBP coverage (unless he specifically chose coverage for an insurable interest) and thus he should not have paid premiums from September 2002 through July 2006 (one year from the date of his remarriage). As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020459
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and the Army Commendation Medal. 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 qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020460
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020460 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 | 20100020463
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests removal of a Combat Lifesaver Course Certificate from his official military personnel file (OMPF). ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020467
A DA Form 5074-1-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit) shows she was granted 5 months and 12 days of CSC for professional experience from 30 July 2008 (date of licensure) to 23 June 2009 (date of board). The opinion states the applicant was board selected for the Regular Army Nurse Corps on 23 June 2009 in the rank of 2LT with 5 months and 12 days of CSC for work experience. The opinion concluded that per regulation, constructive credit calculation ceases at the date of the board and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020468
The applicant provides his WD AGO Form 53-55 in support of his application. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. _______ _ 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 | 20100020470
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show all his awards and decorations. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Bronze Star Medal and adding to his WD AGO Form 53-55 the: * Bronze Star Medal * World War II Victory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020471
The SPD code of MCF was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-16, for early release to attend school. The evidence clearly shows that the applicant left the U.S. Army early for the purpose of attending school. RE codes indicate basic eligibility for prior service applicants for enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020475
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020475 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record and independent evidence provided by the applicant is void of any documentary evidence indicating the applicant requested and was denied PDMRA days during the period of active duty in which it was earned, or that the applicant requested to be extended on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020476
The applicant requests the 3 October 2008 general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) be removed from his record or transferred to the restricted portion of his records. On 8 December 2010, the applicant received another GOMOR concerning inappropriate conversations with female officer students in the command where he was serving as an instructor. In his 12 December 2010 GOMOR filing request, the applicant stated, "I am requesting that you file the administrative letter of reprimand in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020478
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He contends that he was not afforded the complete Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) process and the medical authorities did not have his complete medical records which were missing from the time of his enlistment until November 1981. It establishes standardized policy for the preparation of the DD Form 214 and states: a. the DD Form 214 is a summary of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020481
The opinion states: a. the applicant was receiving the proper BAH entitlement for his permanent duty station locations, Fort Stewart, GA and Fort Polk, LA. In order to qualify for a BAH Secretarial waiver in 2009/2010, his spouse must have continued to reside at his previous duty station, Fort Stewart, GA during his second deployment from Fort Polk, LA. ____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020483
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, that she be designated as the annuitant of the FSM's Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). Extensive publicity was given in Army Echoes, the Army bulletin established to provide information to retirees and mailed to retirees on a regular (e.g. quarterly) basis. There are no documents in the available records, or provided by the applicant, which indicate the FSM ever made an election to participate in the SBP,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020492
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to add awards of the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). Accordingly, it would be in the interest of justice to award him the first award of the AGCM for the period of 27 September 1966 through 5 September 1968 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020493
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. However, his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows he was discharged on 6 July 1971, in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial, with issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020495
He was sentenced to be dishonorably discharged from the service. His DD Form 214 shows he was released from active duty on 31 August 1973 pending completion of appellate review under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-120 (Officer Personnel), chapter 12 with a dishonorable discharge. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020496
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. A WD Form 371 (Final Payment Roll) prepared on 6 September 1945, the date of the applicant's separation, shows he received his final pay in the rank of private first class. However, the evidence shows he received his final pay in the rank of private first class.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020502
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His military service records contain a DA Form 2808 (Report of Medical Examination), dated 21 November 2003, that was completed by the examining physician assistant for the purpose of documenting the applicants medical fitness at the time of his separation. In the absence of orders or other evidence of record showing that the applicant was injured or treated for wounds as a result of hostile...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020503
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states the following: a. the Board erred and violated the Administrative Procedures Act by failing to address his issue that he was never provided the resubmitted disenrollment packet/record that was before the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR); b. the Board erred in rendering a decision that relied on a legally deficient advisory opinion that failed to address his issues; c. that each paragraph in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020507
He states, in effect, he is still requesting that the Board explain why he was not given the opportunity to attend training so that he could obtain the required points to qualify for a retirement. In the original Record of Proceedings, the Board determined that there was no record of the applicant earning retirement points for which he was not credited and that he was not entitled to retired pay due to not having 20 qualifying years of service for a nonregular retirement. The Chronological...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020508
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020508 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His contentions (all his problems were caused from drinking, he was drinking to cope with the stress of Vietnam and his injuries, he began drinking to help him sleep and forget, he believes this was the beginning of PTSD but he did not know what was wrong with him, he was not offered any mental health counseling, and he wants to obtain DVA benefits based on his combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020511
The opinion also states the applicant documented on his application that he was ordered to active duty and alluded to an "agreement" that would allow him back on active duty in exchange for a bonus. ALARACT [All Army Activities] Message, dated December 1991, pertaining to voluntary incentive programs states, in pertinent part, Soldiers who receive SSB and who subsequently serve on active duty, Reserve duty in a pay status, or inactive duty for training shall not forfeit any SSB or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020514
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Kuwait in support of OEF during the period 13 July 2002 through 9 July 2003, a period of 11 months and 27 days. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 12f of her DD Form 214 the entry "0000 00 00" and replacing it with the entry "0000 11 27"; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020518
It stated that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 28 June 1963...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020523
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. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence to show he was ever promoted to SP5 during his active duty service. ___________X_________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020534
The applicant requests that her 2 March 2003 discharge be voided and that she be retired by reason of physical disability with a 40-percent disability rating. The PEB determined she was physically unfit and recommended a rating of 10 percent. By 1 July 2003 Title 38Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans Relief, Chapter 1, DVA, Part 4Schedule for Rating was changed to show that VASRD Code 5293 provided the following: Evaluate intervertebral disc syndrome (preoperatively or postoperatively)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020537
The applicant states he was told his discharge would be upgraded over the years but it is still recorded as other than honorable. There is no evidence indicating he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020540
On 31 March 1976, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service because charges had been preferred against him under the UCMJ which authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. He further acknowledged he understood that if his discharge request were approved, he might be discharged under conditions other than honorable and furnished...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020545
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020545 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 | 20100020547
The PEB recommended the applicant's discharge with severance pay with a 10% disability rating. The VA Rating Decision provided by the applicant shows he was granted a 30% disability rating for PTSD on 6 September 2002 to be effective 9 August 2000. The applicant was found unfit for duty and he was assigned a disability rating of 10% for his unfitting conditions as they existed at the time of his PEB hearing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020548
The applicant requests the following corrections to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 20 July 1993: * item 11 (Primary Specialty) - change military occupational specialty (MOS) to 77F (Petroleum Supply Specialist) * item 18 (Remarks) - change the deployment completion date to October 1991 as shown on his DA Form 2A (Personnel Qualification Record, Part I) 2. Therefore, based on the evidence available it would be appropriate to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020549
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It states that for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, the statement "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD - YYYYMMDD)" will be entered in item 18. His DD Form 214 shows he was deployed to Macedonia from 9 June 2000 to 6 October 2000.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020550
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: * He served in Operation Iraqi Freedom from 4 April 2003 to 17 October 2003 * He served with Company D, 204th Forward Support Battalion, 4th Infantry Division and was stationed in Iraq * It's an embarrassment and insult that he knows he served in Iraq and has Post Traumatic Stress Disorder but there is no proof on his DD Form 214 * He thinks this information was left off his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020551
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and the evidence shows he was aware of that prior to requesting 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 | 20100020556
The applicant states when the State Medical Review Board (SMRB) stated that he failed to meet the medical retention standards for continued service in the Tennessee Army National Guard (ARNG) the Deputy State Surgeon's office requested a referral to a non-duty related Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) for a determination of fitness. Army Regulation 40501 (Medical Services Standards of Medical Fitness, paragraph 1025, states that for Soldiers pending separation for failing to meet medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020557
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 1 April 1974, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), for the good of the service with an undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.