ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021813
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021813 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence in which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021817
The PH and SS are not included in the list of awards in item 41 of his DA Form 20, and his record is void of any orders or other documents that show he was ever recommended for or awarded either of these awards by proper authority while serving in the RVN. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he earned the following awards during his active duty tenure: * NDSM * VSM *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021818
The applicant requests that his award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). He had served 1 year, 8 months, and 4 days of total active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021819
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his date of appointment as a second lieutenant as 27 September 2006. If he is found to have been qualified for promotion to first lieutenant as of 23 April 2009, the date he completed the required military education, his records should be further corrected to show he was thus promoted and granted Federal recognition as a first lieutenant as of that date. Furthermore, based on this correction, that the applicant's records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021822
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his date of rank and effective date for appointment to second lieutenant as 3 August 2007. In view of the above, the applicants records should be corrected to show he was appointed in the INARNG and as a Reserve of the Army as a second lieutenant with a date of rank of 3 August 2007 and that he was granted Federal recognition on this date. If he is found to have been qualified for promotion to first lieutenant as of 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021823
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021823 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In his statement, he requested he not receive a UOTHC discharge; that under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 10-8, the separation authority may direct an honorable or a general discharge. On 20 April 1983, having considered the applicant's statement, the separation authority approved the discharge recommendation and directed that he receive a UOTHC discharge under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021824
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his 201 File (Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ)) by: * including his temporary duty (TDY) orders for Vietnam * showing he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal * removing a Criminal Investigation Division (CID) report 3. There is nothing in the available records and he did not provide any evidence to show he was issued TDY orders for Vietnam or that he served in Vietnam during any of his three periods of active duty. There is also...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021828
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) he was issued shows he completed 2 years of active service. There is no evidence in his reconstructed records and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021833
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. Accordingly, he was discharged in pay grade E-1 on 9 February 1977 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 11-2, as a result of a court-martial and issued a BCD. When...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021834
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 5 (Home of Record) of the DD Form 4 in the record lists the applicants HOR as South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and item 6 (Place of Enlistment/Reenlistment) lists MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as the place he entered military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021835
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There are no orders in his records that show he was deployed to or TDY in the RVN 30 consecutive days or 60 nonconsecutive days. His record shows he served in Okinawa from 22 August 1960 through 17 July 1962.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021838
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021838 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He acknowledges that in the original case, it was noted that his Standard Form (SF) 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care), dated 22 September 1966, shows he was treated for a wound. He provides his self-authored statement and a copy of HHC, 1/5th Cavalry Morning Report, dated 22 September 1966.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021841
As a new argument, the applicant states the history of the U.S. Army Security Agency (USASA) in Ethiopia supplies information that shows the difficulties experienced by USASA enlisted personnel and supports his contention that as an unmarried enlisted man he was unfairly denied promotion. 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 | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021843
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record is void of any evidence and he did not provide any evidence showing he served in an active duty status in the rank of major. Therefore, it would not be appropriate to now correct his records to show he was advanced on the retired list in the rank of major/pay grade O-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021845
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 26 June 1994 to show his service in Southwest Asia. Therefore, item 12f of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this period of foreign service. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021847
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his legal name. The applicant contends that his name on his DD Form 214 and military records should be changed to "Al---ro Edi--n. Sir---a Pr---to."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021848
The applicant states, in effect: * The time she spent in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) should be counted towards her time in service * She was recalled to active duty from the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) for 14 days during the period 1 February 2008 to 14 February 2008 * Item 12c of her DD Form 214 is incorrect and should reflect the amount of service by subtracting item 12a from item 12b * After reviewing her service record the dates did not match up on her DD Form 214 from her basic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021852
The evidence of record shows the applicant served a qualifying period of service in Vietnam from 21 May 1967 to 30 December 1968 for award of the Vietnam Service Medal. In the absence of derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service and correct his records to show this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021853
The evidence of record shows: a. c. Records show the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity from 15 January 2003 through 14 January 2006; b. deleting from item 13 of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021856
It provides, in pertinent part, that for: * item 11, enter the titles of all MOS served for at least 1 year and include for each MOS the number of years ad months served * item 12f, enter the total amount of foreign service completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214 * for item 18, enter in the remarks section SERVICE IN (Name of country Deployed) From (inclusive dates for example. Evidence shows the applicant served in Iraq for a period of 1 year, 2 months, and 29 days during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021857
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 1 July 1974, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed the issuance of a general discharge. His military record and his statement regarding his post-service conduct were taken into consideration, but given the seriousness of the offense, his service is appropriately characterized.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021858
There are no orders in the applicant's military records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, based on the above evidence his DD Form 214 should be amended to add 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 Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 25 May 1967 through 15 May 1969; and b. amending item 26 (Decorations, Medals,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021859
Paragraph 3-7b of Army Regulation 635-200 provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable 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 | 20100021861
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he is authorized the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Purple Heart. The available records show that he is authorized the Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award) and his DD Form 214 should be amended to show the following awards: * Air Medal (Fourth Oak Leaf Cluster) * Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award) * Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021862
The applicants commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-31 (Expeditious Discharge Program [EDP]), with a general discharge, characterized as under honorable conditions. The commander also advised the applicant: * of his right to consult with an officer of the Judge Advocate General's Corps prior to completing his acknowledgements * of his right to submit a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021863
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 shows a date of entry of 4 November 1965 and a date of separation of 1 October 1965. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show a date of separation of 10 October 1967.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021865
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, correction of the FSM's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart and the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device. The applicant states the awards are not listed on the FSM's DD Form 214. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021866
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. On 10 February 1976, the applicant consulted with counsel and voluntarily requested a discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), for the good of the service: a. He also stated he wanted out of the Army because his records were mixed-up with several AWOLs and court-martials that were not true, but he had been unable to get anyone to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021869
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request for correction of his records to show his temporary duty (TDY) assignment in Pleu Ku, South Vietnam from October 1968 through August 1969. The forms and the Buddy Letter that the applicant speaks of in his supporting documents are not attached to his Application for Correction of Military Records (DD Form 149). Therefore, MOS 11B2O should not be shown on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021870
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021870 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows she served in an active duty status from 29 June 1974 to 9 July 1976 until she was released due to retirement. The DD Form 214 provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021871
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 12f (Foreign Service) and Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicants DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) contains a blank entry in item 5 (Oversea Service).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021872
This pamphlet shows the 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, was cited in Department of the Army General Orders Number 48, dated 1971, for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation during the time of the applicant's assignment. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021873
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 23 October 1986, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for a pattern of misconduct and directed the issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. The applicant's misconduct clearly diminished the overall quality of his service below that meriting an honorable or general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021874
Special Orders Number 25, Headquarters, Presidio of San Francisco, CA, dated 3 February 1970, ordering his discharge from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability) for unfitness; and b. a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) showing he was discharged from the Army on 6 February 1970 in the rank/grade of private/E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021875
This pamphlet shows the unit to which the applicant was assigned was cited for award of the: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 19 April through 15 August 1968 by Department of the Army General Order (DAGO) Number 21, dated 1969 * Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period 1 November 1968 through 31 May 1969 by DAGO 39, dated 1970 * Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period 1 June 1969 through 31 August 1970, by DAGO 24, dated 1972 * Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021877
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his awards or foreign service as follows: * Combat Infantryman Badge * Ranger Tab * Army Achievement Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Service in Afghanistan from 27 June 2002 to 20 December 2002 * Service in Iraq from 4 August 2003 to 20 March 2004 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for the following awards: a. Although his foreign service in each theater...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021878
On 10 February 1987, the applicant was notified of the proposed separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 14-12, for misconduct (commission of a serious offense) for larceny, utterance of numerous worthless checks, attempts to obtain services under false pretenses, and AWOL. On 3 March 1987, the applicant was separated with a UOTHC discharge under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct (commission of a serious...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021880
On 19 October 1978, the applicant's company commander recommended that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), paragraph 14-33, for misconduct due to frequent incidents of a discreditable nature. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provided that a general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The available evidence shows the applicant entered an active duty status on 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021881
The therapist states the applicant was engaged in the same actions that resulted in others being awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal. The record does not contain and the applicant has not provided any evidence he was considered for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal or Purple Heart. _______ _ 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 | 20100021882
A review of his records maintained in the interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS) revealed that HRC-St. Louis (HRC-STL), issued the applicant a notification of promotion status memorandum, dated 3 July 2007, advising him he had been considered and was not among those selected for promotion by the Department of the Army Reserve Components Mandatory Selection Board that convened on 12 March 2007. Army Regulation 135-175 provides that an officer in the grade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021885
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * Items 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) and 4b (Pay Grade) to show his rank/grade as private (PV2)/E-2 * Item 12f (Foreign Service) to show his service in Southwest Asia 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. Additionally, most personnel documents in his service records show he served as a PVT or PV1/E-1 throughout his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021886
The applicant did not disclose any law violations on his USAREC Form 1104-R-E (Enlistment Eligibility Questionnaire) or Standard Form (SF) 86 (Questionnaire for National Security Positions) during his Delayed Entry Program (DEP) in-processing; c. His criminal history shows: ARREST DATE CHARGE REMARKS 5 March 1997 Sexual Battery Misdemeanor 26 May 1998 Driving While Suspended Felony 17 August 1998 Obstructing Legal Process d. Applicant stated he did not disclose the charges because he had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021887
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect all of his authorized individual and unit awards, such as the Valorous Unit Award, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and the "VCUC" (acronym unknown). The applicant has not provided and the records do not contain evidence to show that the applicants unit was awarded the Valorous Unit Award at any time during the period he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021888
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. While the applicant requested a change of his RE code, it is necessary to consider whether the reason for his discharge should be changed since the RE code is based on the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021889
Therefore, he served a qualifying period for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) and he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. _______ _ 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 | 20100021890
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his first name as "Ramon." 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 name, will be filed in 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021891
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. On 18 March 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board reviewed his request for upgrade of his bad conduct discharge and determined there was insufficient evidence to warrant relief. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021893
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for a second bronze service star for wear on his Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) and an end date of service in Iraq of 15 July 2008. In part it states: a. no ACM/ICM will be awarded to Army Soldiers without at least one service star; b. should the Soldiers initial inclusive period of deployment overlap one or more of the approved campaign phases, the Soldier is credited for participation in each applicable phase and he/she will be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021897
Item 25 (Education and Training ) of the DD Form 214 does not include an entry showing he completed any training or testing in an effort to obtain his GED. Therefore, there is no basis upon which correct his DD Form 214 to show he obtained his GED Equivalency Diploma while he served on active duty and this portion of the requested relief is denied. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021898
The applicant requests his DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF). He contends the Article 15 should have been removed after five years. The regulation states the original DA Form 2627 will include as allied documents all written statements and other documentary evidence considered by the imposing commander or the next superior authority acting on an appeal.