ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020720
The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 16 July to 19 September 1970 while assigned to Company D, 3rd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment as a rifleman. 4. Item 38 of the DA Form 20 also shows the applicant received no less than excellent conduct and efficiency ratings at each of his active duty assignments. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020722
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. A discharge under other than honorable conditions would normally be directed for an individual who was discharged for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020724
The DD Form 256A that was provided by the applicant shows his SSN as 064 - # # - # # # #. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant served on active duty in the Army of the United States using a military service number. _______ _ _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 | 20100020725
A review of the available records does not show that the applicant was awarded the Silver Star. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through 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 | 20100020733
The PEB recommended the applicant receive a 0 percent (%) disability rating percentage with separation by reason of disability with severance pay. There is no evidence of record or independent evidence submitted by the applicant that shows he was suffering from this condition or that it was unfitting for further service at the time of his processing through the PDES. The rating decision shows the applicant is properly being treated and compensated for his service-connected PTSD by the VA,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020734
Her record shows her rank/grade at the time of the Article 15 was SGT/E-5. Response: CPT F____ stated he made it clear to MSG L____ that the no-contact order was indefinite. It states that applications for removal of an Article 15 from the OMPF based on an error or injustice will be made to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020735
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 lists the following awards: the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Army Commendation Medal. The available evidence is insufficient to show he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action on 20 March 1968 or during his period of service in Vietnam or received medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020736
The applicant provides his DD Form 214, two DD Forms 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), and four pages of information on the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by voiding his DD Form 214 and DD Forms 215, dated 12 March 1970 and 21 August 2009; and issuing him a new DD Form 214 with the following corrections: * Item 8, "Birmingham, Alabama" * Item 10b, "Local Board Number 2, Bayminette,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020738
His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) and other documents throughout his official military records show his name as Daxxxx Ixx Hxxxxx. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided will be filed in his official military personnel file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020742
The applicant requests that the records of his stepfather, a former service member (FSM), be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal with bronze device and that the award of the Philippine Liberation Ribbon be changed to the Philippine Liberation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the Philippine Liberation Ribbon and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020743
The applicant provided a DA Form 4980-11 showing he was awarded the LOM for exceptionally meritorious service from 1 November 1990 to 31 October 2000. The applicant provided no orders for this award, and none could be found in the applicant's service records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the LOM and KDSM to his retirement DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020744
A DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 22 (Military Occupational Specialties) he was awarded MOS 71B (Clerk-Typist) on 17 May 1968 * item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in Vietnam from 22 January 1969 to 23 February 1970 * item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned for duty in Vietnam with: * Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 79th Maintenance Battalion, from 25 January to 10 August 1969 * Headquarter and Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 8th Infantry,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020747
The applicant requests reconsideration of his request for correction of his records to show he completed 20 years of qualifying service for retirement and issuance of a "20 year letter" (i.e., Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60). A letter from the Chief, Transition and Separations, USA HRC, St. Louis dated 27 July 2010, that shows the applicant was advised that: (1) he is currently ineligible for retirement at age 60 as he has not completed 20 or more qualifying years of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020749
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 June 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020749 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20100000060 on 20 July 2010. There is no evidence he was referred to a medical evaluation board or a physical evaluation board for consideration of any unfitting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020750
The applicant, the former spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's record to show he responded to a "20-Year Letter" by electing the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) with child only (immediate) coverage. The applicant contends that the records of the FSM should be corrected to show he was issued a "20-Year Letter" and that he elected to participate in the RCSBP with child only (immediate) coverage. The evidence of record shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020755
By memorandum, dated 15 March 2009, the applicant's defense counsel requested a delay in the separation board proceedings for these reasons: * to ensure the applicant receives a full and fair hearing * applicant was providing "SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE" to the Office of the U.S. Attorney and was not available for an out-of-state military separation board hearing * justice demands the applicant be allowed to appear in person before a separation board * a pending motion to dismiss the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020758
The applicant states the DA Form 5074 (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Medical and Dental Officers)) that was submitted upon his appointment in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) did not award him CSC for his Master of Science in Microbiology, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Genetics, or for Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN). In this case, the applicant would not receive credit for his advanced degrees or board certification. Either way, he has earned the maximum 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020761
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) and Honorable Discharge Certificate to show he was a member of 75th Division and that he served all of his combat time with this division not the 29th Division. The applicant provides the following documents: * An email testimony from a former unit member * A self-authored statement * Honorable Discharge Certificate * WD AGO Form 53-55 * WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020762
There isn't a request from the applicant for correction of his middle name or an approved official name change in the applicant's military personnel records. Considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and regulations, the documents provided by the applicant are insufficient evidence to warrant a change to the name in his official military service records, including his DD Form 214. _______ _ _X______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020765
The applicant requests correction of item 7a (Place of Entry Into Active Duty) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 2 August 2010 to show "Kankakee, Illinois" instead of "Kankakee, Wisconsin." Since Kankakee is located in Illinois and his reassignment orders show he was assigned to the 317th Engineer Company in Kankakee, IL prior to his entry on active duty on 3 October 2009, it would be appropriate to correct item 7a of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020768
The applicant states, in effect, he should be retired as a 1SG because he served as a 1SG for nearly 3 years although, through no fault of his own, he did not attend the First Sergeant Course (FSC). I have never understood how the Army could retire a Soldier as a Master Sergeant that had three years of First Sergeant time, six months [of] Command Sergeant Major time, and also be a USASMA graduate. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020778
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his place of entry on active duty as Newark, New Jersey and the correct dates of his deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He also contends his dates of service for deployment should show: * Service in Iraq 19901005 - 19910404 * Service in Afghanistan 20020516 - 20021103 2. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the dates on the award order...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020781
The applicant states he was awarded the medals and he served two tours in Iraq. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the GWOTSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the areas of eligibility (AOE) designated for award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, or Iraq Campaign Medal. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence in which to add the Iraq...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020784
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020784 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 | 20100020787
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general under honorable conditions discharge. In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood that if the discharge request were approved, he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 he was issued for this period of service shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020789
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to an honorable discharge or a refund of his Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) payments. The record shows he had continuous honorable service from 9 September 1986 to 2 December 1991. Paragraph 3-7a provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020790
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions, be upgraded to an honorable or a general discharge. The appropriate authority approved the request for discharge on 11 July 1980. He submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020791
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the award of the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Senior Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge. General Orders Number 1806, issued by the United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV), dated 24 April 1971, awarded him the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020793
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Medical Badge is awarded to medical department personnel (colonel and below) who are assigned or attached to a medical unit of company or smaller size that is organic to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size which is engaged in active ground combat. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Combat Medical Badge and correct his records to show this badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020795
The applicant states his deployment dates and some of his awards are not shown on his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who deployed abroad for service in the Global War on Terrorism operations on or after 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020796
Her DD Form 214 shows in: * item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty this Period) the entry "2009 01 16" * item 12b (Separation Date This Period) the entry "2010 01 17" * item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) the entry "0001 00 02" 8. Although her personnel and DFAS records are inconsistent as to the date she began her service in 2009, the preponderance of evidence suggests she began her tour of duty on 16 February 2009; therefore, it would be appropriate to correct item 12a of her DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020797
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states his commander denied his requests to see a doctor for pain in his bones and joints.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020802
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show: a. his deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; b. award of a sixth Good Conduct Medal; c. his retirement rank title as first sergeant (1SG); and d. that he be awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal with a bronze service star. The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214, a 16 April 2003 Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER), a 1 June 2003 DA Form 4187...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020804
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows that the applicant enlisted, served, and was honorably released from active duty under the middle and last name of O---z M----y. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which confirms his correct last name, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020809
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020809 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 | 20100020810
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be documented to show he is eligible to participate in the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) under the provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. On 18 August 2010, the applicant requested that the Administrative and Resources Directorate Training Branch update his records to reflect his dependents were eligible for transfer of his Post 9/11 GI Bill educational benefits. The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020811
The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The DA Form 2627 with continuation sheet shows: * on 15 May 2008 he willfully disobeyed a lawful command from a senior commissioned officer * on 16 May 2008 he failed to go at the prescribed time to his appointed place of duty * on 6 July 2008 he willfully disobeyed a lawful order from a senior NCO * on18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020812
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020812 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 | 20100020815
There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, for frequent incidents of a discreditable nature. _______ _ _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 | 20100020827
The applicant requests: * the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) be added to item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * item 14 (Military Education) of his DD Form 214 be corrected to show he completed the 63-week Arabic-Egyptian Language Course in February 1994 * that he be issued orders for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) 2. The applicant provides: * three...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020828
He adds during transition at Fort Knox he elected spouse and child SBP coverage and explained that any SBP distributions made to his daughter must go to her trust. The applicant made a valid SBP election to enroll in the SBP for spouse and child coverage, full base amount at the time of his application for retired pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he elected to enroll in SBP for spouse coverage...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020837
The applicant requests the Purple Heart be added to his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 6 May 1967. This pamphlet shows the 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation based on Department of the Army General Orders Number 59, dated 1969. However, the 5 March 1970 TAGO letter states the applicant was authorized the Purple Heart and he provided an award certificate for the Purple Heart for wounds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020840
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020840 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He also provides page 7 of Army Regulation 600-8-19 and highlights paragraph 1-20 (Promotion of Soldiers pending referral to a military occupational specialty/medical retention board, medical evaluation board, or physical evaluation board), which indicates Soldiers already promotable will not be denied promotion on the basis of medical disqualification if they are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020842
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge under honorable conditions. On 19 April 1986, charges were preferred against him under the UCMJ for the following: * violation of Article 86 for being AWOL from on or about 22 January 1986 to on or about 30 January 1986 * violation of Article 90 for willfully disobeying a lawful order * violation of Article 92 for having a blood alcohol content of .18 milligrams per milliliter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020846
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Accordingly, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 23 January 1992 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct commission of a serious offense. __________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 | 20100020847
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available evidence very clearly shows that the applicant was inducted into military service on 23 April 1969. _______ _ 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 | 20100020848
The applicants Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) includes a DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) prepared during the induction process. The instructions for completing Item 10c states to enter the beginning date of the continuous period of active duty for issuance of the DD Form 214, for which a DD Form 214 was not previously issued. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was inducted into the AUS on 28 September 1965 as evidenced by his DD Form 47 and DA Form 20.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020849
The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 26 October 1966. The Soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, he must be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and he must actively participate in such ground combat. By regulation, in order to support award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, an officer must have been awarded and served in an infantry specialty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020850
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) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and his contributions to the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB). With respect to an entry regarding the MGIB on the DD Form 214, there is no provision in the regulation that governs the DD Form 214 to annotate an entry regarding the MGIB on this form.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020851
The applicant states he served in Iraq from January to May 2009; however, his DD Form 214 does not reflect this service nor the awards he received based on this service. Although the specific dates vary based on documents in the applicant's OMPF and those he provided (DA Form 199, TDY Orders, LES, DFAS Records), in the interest of equity, it is reasonable to credit him with service in Iraq from on or about 1 January through 10 April 2009, the day prior to his medical evacuation to the...