ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021902
She states she was: * promoted to second lieutenant (2LT) on 5 May 2007 and to 1LT on 23 September 2009 * unable to attend the Officer Basic Course (OBC) due to discovery of a heart murmur during her physical examination * told by her Branch Manager that she couldnt attend OBC until she was medically cleared 3. Her DA Form 1059, dated 23 September 2009, shows she completed the QM BOLC 3 on 23 September 2009, which satisfied the military education eligibility requirement for promotion to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021913
The applicant's adjusted DOR of 22 October 1995 for 1LT made him eligible for promotion consideration under the criteria of the 18 April 1999 CPT APL promotion selection board. The 1998 CPT APL Promotion Selection Board reviewed DOR's prior to 16 May 1995. The change in policy for promotions of USAR JAGC from 1LT to CPT was not effective until 1 October 2006, 6 years after his promotion to CPT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021914
Item 40 (Wounds) of the DA Form 20 is blank and the PH and CIB are not included among the list of awards shown in item 41 (Awards and Decorations). His record is void of any orders or other documents that show he was ever recommended for or awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty, and there are no medical treatment records on file that show he was ever treated for a combat related wound or injury as a result of enemy action. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021915
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he completed 19 years, 4 months and 9 days of military service with 3,031 retirement points; that the remaining 7 months of service be waived; and that he be granted non-regular retirement and retired pay effective 2002 at age 60. The ARPC Form 249-E confirms that during the applicant's military service between 3 September 1959 and 12 December 1995, he completed 15 years and 24 days of qualifying service for retirement and 3,031...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021918
The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States in pay grade E-1 on 8 March 1971, for 2 years. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), then in effect, stated 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021926
All of the above listed ADL losses required physical assistance and standby assistance as required by the TSGLI procedures guide. Their medical professional reviewed all previously submitted claims and determined that the medical notes provided were not consistent with the claimed loss; and d. The TSGLI Office determined the applicant suffered a knee injury that could not be considered a traumatic injury per TSGLI guidelines. His TSGLI claims were disapproved because it was determined his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021928
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or discharge), 17 documents from his service personnel record, a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mental health treatment record, two responses that he received from the National Personnel Records Center due to his requests for documents, and four character reference letters. The applicant's period of service in Vietnam and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021932
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with Device (1960), and the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Automatic Rifle Bar. Records show he participated in five campaign periods during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021934
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. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) issued at the time shows he was discharged on 2 September 1969 with a DD as a result of a court-martial. The review determined the DD was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021940
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021940 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 | 20100021948
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge and a change to his reentry eligibility (RE) code of "4." The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 3, as a result of court-martial with a bad conduct characterization of service. However, there is no evidence that indicates he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021949
Orders 193-020, dated 12 July 2010, amended Orders 047-007 to show his rank as SGT. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his record to show $8,750 of his SRIP bonus will be recouped. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing $8,750 of his SRIP bonus will be recouped; b. showing his date of rank for SGT/E-5 is 19 January 2004; and c. providing him all pay and allowances, and refunding to him any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021950
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, the preponderance of evidence shows the applicant is entitled to the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on his completion of qualifying service from 23 January 1996 to 22 January 1999. The Board also recommends item 13 of his DD Form 214 be amended to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021952
He was promoted to CPT/O-3 in the USAR on 26 May 1993. The record is void of documentation showing he was notified that he had completed his military service obligation. The regulation also states an officer in the rank/grade of CPT/O-3 who has completed his statutory military service obligation will be discharged for failing to be selected for promotion after a second consideration by a Department of the Army Reserve Components Selection Board (RCSB).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021955
Counsel states the applicant served as a medical corpsman with the 1st Air Cavalry Division in Vietnam but was not awarded the Combat Medical Badge. He completed basic combat and advanced individual training and he was awarded military occupational specialty (MOS) 91A (Medical Corpsman). Furthermore, there is no evidence he was assigned to an infantry unit that was engaged in active ground combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021956
On 7 December 2005, the Army Discharge Review Board considered the applicant's request to change the reason for her discharge. The SPD code of JFX 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 5-13, for a personality disorder. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was discharged due to a personality disorder, denoted by an SPD code of JFX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021958
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021958 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 | 20100021959
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal. The available evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant served a qualifying period of service for entitlement to the National Defense 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021960
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021960 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 | 20100021961
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although this is not the standard for award of the CAB, the facts documented in the award packet meet even this higher HRC standard for award of the CAB. The authority stated: * under Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), paragraph 8-8a, the CAB is awarded "to provide special recognition to Soldiers who personally engaged, or are engaged by the enemy" * the eyewitness statements submitted in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021963
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021963 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 | 20100021964
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he retired in the highest rank/grade he held, which was sergeant (SGT)/E-5. Item 26 (Military Service) of a DD Form 1966 (Application for Enlistment Armed Forces of the United States) lists his pay grade, service and component, date of entry, and date of his discharge as: * E-3 U.S. Army 17 April 1969 3 November 1970 * E-3 USAR 4 November 1970 22 June 1973 * E-4 Oklahoma Army National Guard (OKARNG) 23 June 1973 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021965
The applicant states: * his secondary MOS for completion of the Drill Corporal Course was omitted from his DD Form 214 * he completed the Drill Corporal Course on 17 November 1967 3. Item 25 of his DD Form 214 shows he completed the 14-week Automobile Repairman Course in 1967. Since the Drill Corporal Course is a service school, it would be appropriate to amend item 25 of his DD Form 214 to show he completed this course.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021967
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021967 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 | 20100021970
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021970 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 | 20100021973
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021973 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 | 20100021974
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021974 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 | 20100021975
He provides his 19 May 1991 DD Form 214 and discharge orders from the Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS). It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or 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 | 20100021976
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021976 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 | 20100021979
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021979 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 | 20100021980
The applicant requests, in effect, his ombudsman pay as a military officer who attained the rank/grade of captain (CPT)/O-3 in December 1977 as stated on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). On 25 November 2009, the applicant was notified by the Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA) that the application he submitted, Docket Number AR20090011693, dated 25 June 2009, wherein he requested correction of his military records to show he was serving as an ombudsman while he was on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021982
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In separate hearings held on 25 May 1977 and 23 March 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) determined his discharge was proper and equitable after reviewing the applicant's complete military records and the issues he raised and denied his requests for an upgrade of his discharge. However, there is insufficient evidence to support this claim.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021985
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021985 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 | 20100021990
The evidence of record confirms the applicant was awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for his qualifying period of honorable service from 28 May 1965 to 27 May 1968. The evidence of record in this case confirms that although the applicant served in duty MOS 11B during his RVN tour, he never held an infantry MOS. 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 (2nd Award) for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021991
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) and the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM). The applicant states his second award of the Army Commendation Medal was never placed in his records and the SWASM was awarded after he was discharged from the Army. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021993
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021993 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 | 20100021995
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 Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device instead of just the Bronze Star Medal and two awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with "V" Device. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021999
The applicant served on active duty in the Regular Army from 5 June 1972 through 7 September 1973. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge, could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service at any time after court-martial charges were preferred. A punitive discharge is authorized for AWOL offenses in excess of 30 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022002
His records do not show indiscipline or lost time, he received conduct and efficiency ratings of "excellent" throughout his period of military service, and he was promoted to sergeant in less than 2 years. Therefore, the preponderance of evidence shows the applicant is entitled to the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on completion of qualifying service from 17 January 1969 to 3 December 1970 ending with termination of a period of Federal military service. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022005
On 26 January 1992, the separation authority approved his discharge under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, and directed the issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 he was issued confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, by reason of misconduct - abuse of illegal drugs, in the rank/grade of private/E-1 with a General Discharge Certificate. Based on his overall record, the applicant's service did not meet the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022008
Therefore, based on the Vietnam casualty roster and his DA Form 20 that show he was wounded in action on 12 April 1967, it would be appropriate to award him the Purple Heart and to correct his record to show this award. Based on the applicant's "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings, the absence of evidence showing disqualification, and his completion of a qualifying period of service from 29 March 1966 to 30 January 1968, he appears eligible for the first award of the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022009
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 Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. Absent orders to show he was awarded the AM or the CIB or sufficient evidence to show his entitlement to these awards, there appears to be no basis to add these awards to his records at this time. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022014
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 Wisconsin was his home of record at the time he entered active duty. The version of this regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's separation from active service did not provide for entering a Soldier's home of record on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022015
On 4 January 1980, the PEB findings were reviewed and modified to show the accident was not in the line of duty and the accident and disability were due to the applicant's own intentional misconduct. b. LOD investigations are conducted essentially to arrive at a determination of whether misconduct or negligence was involved in the disease, injury, or death and, if so, to what degree. d. Appendix B, Rule 3 states: any injury, disease, or death that results in incapacitation because of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022016
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows that, at the time of his assignment to 5th Battalion, 42nd Artillery Regiment, this unit was cited for award of the: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 21 February 1970 - 28 February 1971 by Headquarters, Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 42, dated 1972 * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022020
He states the results of his NCOER appeal were provided to him on 20 March 2010. There is no available evidence showing the applicant requested a Commander's Inquiry regarding the contested NCOER. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) provides Department of the Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions regarding an applicant's request for the correction of a military record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022027
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022027 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 | 20100022028
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022028 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 | 20100022030
He provides: * general orders for award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device * his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) * a self-authored letter * four character reference letters * a newspaper article * photographs * a certified criminal record search CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. 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. _______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022034
General Orders Number 3225, issued by the same headquarters, dated 13 May 1968, awarded the applicant the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force in Vietnam on 15 November 1967. There are no orders in his records awarding him 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. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the...