ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021300
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his rank at discharge as specialist, pay grade E-4. When a Soldier is to be discharged under other than honorable conditions, the separation authority will direct an immediate reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. Administrative errors on various orders and documents in his record do not necessarily negate the actions of the administrative separation board or the separation authority's directive to discharge him based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021301
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 28 February 1973, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued a DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate). The Delayed Registration of Birth, issued by the State of California, as provided by the applicant, indicates that the applicant had submitted as evidence his "Honorable Discharge, U.S.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021303
On the same date, the unit commander recommended the applicants separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability). The evidence of record confirms the applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, by reason of unsuitability (character and behavior disorder). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by voiding his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021309
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Board's denial of his previous request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. 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 AR20060004019 on 5 December 2006. The orders provided...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021312
The applicant requests correction of his military records by removing a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceeding under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice) from the restricted section of his official military personnel file (OMPF). 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. At...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021314
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show all of his awards and decorations. The applicant's service personnel records do not contain general orders awarding him the Purple Heart. The applicant is entitled to award of the Korea Defense Service Medal and correction to his DD Form 214 to show this award based on his service in the Republic of Korea during a qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021315
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, the evidence of record shows that he was trained in and awarded MOS 13F, as reflected on his DD Form 214 and available military personnel files. 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: * Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021316
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Army Service Ribbon (ASR), Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR), Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), and the Army Lapel Button (ALB). The award may be awarded retroactively to those personnel who completed the required training before 1 August 1981 provided they had an active status on or after 1 August 1981. d. The OSR was established by the Secretary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021321
The applicant requests correction of the records of his deceased brother, a former service member (FSM), to show awards of the: * Purple Heart * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * any and all awards as a result of his service in Vietnam 2. The evidence of record shows the FSM was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Regrettably, absent evidence which conclusively shows the FSM sustained wounds or injuries as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021340
Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of the FSM's records to show he elected former spouse SBP coverage. The record shows he declined SBP coverage prior to retirement, but the fact that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021351
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It does not contain any provisions for showing the number jumps an individual has completed during his military service. There are no provisions in the applicable Army regulation that authorizes documenting the number of jumps a Soldier completes on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021362
The applicant states that on or about 21 July 2008 he completed a DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel) at the Army Retirement Services Office (RSO) at Fort Irwin, CA declining enrollment in the SBP. The RSO sent his wife a "Spouse Concurrence Letter Decline SBP," dated 21 July 2008, and a Spouse SBP Election Concurrence Statement via FedEx. The letter to the applicant's wife would not have been sent if he had not already completed a DD Form 2656.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021371
The applicant requests payment of a $20,000 Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (NPSEB). NGB explained that the applicant's request for the bonus was denied by "NGB-EDU" since "there was no record of his bonus addendum being executed by the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) for $20,000." The available evidence shows the applicant enlisted in the MNARNG for a $20,000 NPSEB CUIC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021373
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021377
The applicant requests and upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. b. Paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. e. Contrary to his argument that the facts of the case were without legal merit, the evidence of record shows that he was afforded an opportunity to undergo a general court-martial to prove his innocence but he elected not to do so.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021379
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his military training. It provides that the DD Form 214 is a summary of a Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty. The Certificate of Completion for the Level 1 Awareness Training, dated 20 January 2005, is not sufficient evidence to add this training to his DD Form 214, because the certificate is not signed by the certifying official.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021381
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021381 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides copies of her request for amendment to her promotion orders with brigade and battalion commander's endorsements; page 11 of the Fiscal Year 2010 (FY10) CPT, Reserve Components/Army Promotion List (RC/APL); promotion orders; and mobilization orders. The applicant contends that her military records should be corrected to show her effective date and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021383
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 21 November 2000 to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Her DD Form 214 shows active duty service of 100 days during the necessary time frame for the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing the applicant an appropriate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021385
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The extract of the Gulf War Debriefing Book provided by the applicant shows the 504th Military Intelligence Brigade, Fort Hood, on a list with other units. _______ _ 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 | 20100021389
The guidance for preparation of item 18 states the following entry will be entered for active duty Soldiers deployed with their units to a foreign country during the period covered by the DD Form 214: "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD-YYYYMMDD)." It states that SSI-FWTS insignia is authorized for service in Somalia from 5 December 1992 to 31 March 1995, both dates inclusive, for Soldiers who participated in Operations Restore Hope/Continue...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021390
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to change items 19a (Mailing Address After Separation) and 19b (Nearest Relative) from his former spouse to his current spouse. He provided a copy of his DD Form 214 that shows in item 19a the same address as listed on his DD Form 93. The evidence of record, which he provided along with his application, shows he was married to B------ R. W---- at the time of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021394
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021394 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 | 20100021395
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood that if the discharge request was approved, he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The evidence of record shows the applicant was 18 years of age at the time he enlisted and committed his offense; however, there is no evidence to indicate he was any less mature than other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021397
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021397 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 | 20100021400
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. 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. _____________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021404
The additional instructions in these orders state: "You will be discharged or transferred to the Retired Reserve (If eligible) one (1) year from the effective date of this order unless you provide the MSO election form requesting to remain in the IRR. It would further be appropriate to correct her record to show she made a timely MSO election to remain in the IRR on 18 September 2006 and by reinstating her VSI payments accordingly. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021408
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021408 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Prior to his enlistment, he completed a DA Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) and he indicated his place of birth as Altoona, PA in Blair County. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the entry CRESSON PENNSYLVANIA from item 6 of his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021411
The DD Form 214 he was issued for this period of service confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of misconduct - abuse of illegal drugs in the rank/grade of specialist four/E-4 with a general under honorable conditions characterization of service. There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Although during some of his active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021414
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Army of Occupation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Purple Heart, and to correct his service dates. In the absence of official orders or other documentary evidence, such as operation reports, after action reports, valor awards, witness statements, or any others evidence that conclusively shows he participated in active ground combat while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021416
General Orders Number 3288, Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam, dated 24 November 1971, awarded him the BSM for meritorious service in connection with military operations against a hostile force, in the Republic of Vietnam, during the period November 1970 to November 1971. This document shows the unit to which he was assigned was cited for the following unit citations: a. Meritorious Unit Commendation, for the period 1 August 1968 to 30 April 1972, by Department of the Army General...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021417
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show the award of the Army Commendation Medal and Presidential Unit Citation. With respect to the Presidential Unit Citation, the evidence of record shows he served with the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry in Vietnam. b. adding: * Army Commendation Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class * Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 27 December 1965 to 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021419
The applicant requests, in effect, to be awarded the Purple Heart and that his records be corrected to show awards of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with two or three bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, the Air Medal, his marksmanship badges, and any other awards to which he is entitled. The applicant states that some of his awards were left off of his DD Form 214 (Armed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021420
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 Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with multiple bronze service stars, Combat Infantryman Badge, Mechanic Badge, Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, two Army Commendation Medals, and any other decorations his unit received in Vietnam. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021421
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending 31 August 2007, to show the Legion of Merit (LOM) and the National Intelligence Achievement Medal. The applicant provides: * a certificate for the award of the National Intelligence Achievement Medal * a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) of the LOM, dated 20 March 2007 * a certificate for the award of the LOM CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021422
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021422 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 17 December 1975, the separation authority approved the separation action and directed that the applicant be discharged for unfitness under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 and that he be furnished a UD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021423
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The applicant was again promoted to the pay grade of E-6 on 1 April 1992 and on 30 June 1993 he was honorably released from active duty and was transferred to the Retired list effective 1 July 1993 due to length of service. A review of the available records failed to show that the applicant was ever considered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021424
The evidence of record shows the applicant sustained medical conditions related to her knees and hand that rendered her physically unfit. There is no evidence the applicant was unfit because of low back pain at the time she was placed on the TDRL. There is no evidence the applicant had an unfitting medical condition related to back pain when she was placed on the TDRL or when she was removed from the TDRL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021426
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. He was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 28 July 1982 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. ___________X_________ CHAIRPERSON I certify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021427
Based on his service in the Republic of Vietnam the applicant is authorized the: * Valorous Unit Award * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation 5. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the: * Purple Heart for wounds received on 6 November 1969 in the Republic of Vietnam * Combat Infantryman Badge 2. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021434
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021434 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the: * Army Commendation Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars * Combat Infantryman Badge *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021436
The applicant requests, in effect, his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show: * an infantry military occupational specialty (MOS) * his dates of service in Vietnam * any awards and decorations to which he may be entitled for his service in Vietnam 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021437
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided guidelines for award of the Air Medal. 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 Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 30 March 1970 through 7 December 1971; b. deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021438
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record fails to show the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. To be entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the evidence must show that an applicant held and served in an infantry MOS while assigned or attached to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental or smaller size, and must have served in active ground combat while assigned or attached to this infantry unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021441
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that he served as an infantryman in Vietnam. His DD Form 214 shows his MOS was 36A and that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and his marksmanship badges. While the applicants records show he served as an infantryman more than 3 months while he was in Vietnam, there is no evidence to show that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021443
The applicant requests to be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant states he served as an infantryman with a cavalry unit in Vietnam. The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 9 April 1969, was awarded military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B (light weapons infantryman), and was promoted to pay grade E-3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021443
The applicant requests to be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant states he served as an infantryman with a cavalry unit in Vietnam. The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 9 April 1969, was awarded military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B (light weapons infantryman), and was promoted to pay grade E-3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021445
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence in the available record and he has not provided any to show he held an infantry MOS at any time during his military career. Additionally, Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 states that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021446
He served as an infantry unit commander assigned to Company D, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry of the 23rd Infantry Division in Vietnam from 27 September 1970 through 22 July 1971. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence on which to add the Combat Infantryman Badge to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Commendation Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021447
The ADCARS file includes a copy of the BSM order the applicant provides, however it fails to contain any orders to show he was awarded the PH. The evidence of record contains no evidence to show that the applicant sustained a combat wound, was medically treated for that wound, or to show that he was recommended for or awarded the PH in official orders by proper authority. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021448
The applicant requests removal of the general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) from her official military personnel file (OMPF) or transfer of the GOMOR from the performance section to the restricted section of her OMPF. The applicant states that continued filing of the GOMOR in the performance section of her OMPF is unjust. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the GOMOR, dated 24 August...