ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022036
The applicant requests correction of item 16a (Primary Specialty Number and Title) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his title as Gunner, Maintenance. 2. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * Item 22 (MOSs) he was awarded primary MOS 70A1O on 29 June 1970 * Item 27 (Military Education) he completed the Clerk Course in 1970 * Item 38 (Record of Assignments) he performed duties as a light truck driver in duty MOS 70A1O and as a heavy...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022040
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members who have served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Army Regulation 600-8-22 states service members qualified for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal by reason of service between 19 March 2003 and 28 February 2005, in an area for which the Iraq Campaign Medal was subsequently authorized, will remain qualified for that medal. He would have also qualified for award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022047
The applicant states he is presenting new evidence and argument that was not previously considered by the Board. The original ROP: a. contains a standardized paragraph explaining the basic statute of limitations requirement as it applies to filing applications to this Board; b. shows a substantive review of his case was conducted despite the 3-year statute of limitations; c. provided several short paragraphs informing the Board of the essential elements of the case and explaining the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022048
He goes on to state that the issue in his case is one of standardization because he was not given the same material to study that the other pilots were given in advance of the no-notice test and he was the only one who failed and was required to undergo extensive training before being returned to readiness level 1. The statement from the 11th Aviation Regiment standardization officer is a third-party statement in which the officer opines that the commanders actions of reducing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022052
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). To be recommended for award of the Air Medal, an individual must have completed a minimum of 25 category I missions, 50 category II missions, or 100 category III missions. As such, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of any additional Air Medals.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022053
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not include the BSM. The applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) is void of any orders or documents that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the BSM while serving in Vietnam or at any other time during his military service. The evidence he provides, absent any official document to substantiate his claim that he was awarded the BSM while on active duty, is insufficient to grant the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022056
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022056 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. She provided LESs and documentation which show active duty periods while she served in the USAR (drill weekends, annual training, and additional active duty service) during the period 1981 to 1984. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. directing the U.S. Army Human Resources Command to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022057
The applicant requests award of the Air Medal based on 800 combat flying hours. There is no record of the applicant being awarded or recommended 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 Air Medal and b. amending item 24 of his DD Form 214 to add the: * Air Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with one silver and one bronze service star * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022061
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022061 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides three DD Forms 214. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 1 February 1979 to show the date entered active duty this period as 1 March 1977.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022062
Counsel states the applicant's commander unjustly denied the applicant award of the AGCM based on his enrollment in the Army Weight Control Program (AWCP). The applicant elected not to submit a statement in his own behalf and the garrison commander (a colonel) approved the bar to reenlistment on 9 November 2007. As a result, the applicant was flagged during the entire period he was barred from reenlistment and in the AWCP and thus could not be awarded the AGCM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022074
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests: * correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center (DARP) Form 249 (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points) to reflect the highest grade she attained was first lieutenant (1LT)/O-2 * correction of her DD Form 214 to reflect she was promoted to the rank of sergeant (SGT)/E-5 and she was appointed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022079
The applicant requests his records be corrected to show he elected "spouse" Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage instead of "children only" coverage. The evidence of record shows that the applicant made his initial RCSBP election on 20 September 1991, after he became retirement eligible. Since he married his spouse in February 1997, he's had three opportunities to add his spouse to his RCSBP coverage: 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022082
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show she was granted 15 years of constructive service credit and reappointed as a lieutenant colonel (LTC)/O-5, Medical Corps. The Army should award her at least 15 years of constructive service credit and reappoint her in pay grade O-5. The advisory opinion, dated 4 January 2010, stated that her date of rank should be adjusted to 15 October 2008 based on 10 years, 3 months, and 13 days of constructive service credit for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022084
His letter states: * the applicant completed his DD Form 2839 on 28 July 2009 prior to his deployment to Iraq * the applicant had not completed 15 years of active duty and was [not] eligible to receive the $30,000.00 bonus "until" 16 September "2009" * while in Iraq the applicant contacted the RSO to submit his CSB * the applicant dated his DD Form 2839 28 July 2009 * the applicant and RSO understood as long as he was in a combat zone his entire CSB would be tax free * the applicant should...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022089
The applicant requests the following awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 21 November 2002: * Army Commendation Medal * Army Achievement Medal (second award) * German Military Parachutist Badge * Czech Military Parachutist Badge * Portuguese Military Parachutist Badge 2. The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 * three certificates for completion of training * three letters, dated 1 November 2001, for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022090
The applicant requests award of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM). A bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in Iraq. The evidence of record confirms the applicant completed a qualifying period of service in Iraq from 26 February-26 August 2003 which qualifies him to receive the ICM with two bronze service stars.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022091
The applicant requests correction of item 18 (Remarks) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show "Title 10." 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. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022092
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the M1 Abrams Master Gunner Course and the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). The applicant states that he was awarded the MSM after he was issued his DD Form 214; however, at the time of retirement he pointed out that the Master Gunner Course was not included on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022095
The applicant requests correction of item 7a (Place of Entry into Active Duty) and item 7b (Home of Record (HOR) at Time of Entry) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 30 July 2008. Therefore, his record should be corrected to show he designated 3*** W**** Dr., Colleyville, TX 76034 4414 as his HOR at the time he entered into a relevant tour of active service on 4 February 2007 and this address should be entered in item 7b of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022100
The policy states any member of the Armed Forces on or after 1 August 2009 who, at the time of the approval of the individual's request to transfer entitlement to educational assistance under this section, is eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill and: a. has at least 6 years of service in the Armed Forces on the date of election and agrees to serve 4 additional years in the Armed Forces from the date of election; or b. has at least 10 years of service in the Armed Forces (active duty and/or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022106
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Professional Development Ribbon (NCOPDR), and all other awards he is authorized. Item 27 (Military Education) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he completed the Field Artillery NCO Candidate Course in 1969. The evidence of record shows the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022108
The applicant served a qualifying period of active service for eligibility for the Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, she is entitled to the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 25 October 2000 through 24 October 2003 and correction of her DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding her the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 25 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022109
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022109 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 23 July 2005, the applicant, then a sergeant (SGT) E-5, was involved in an incident at a club. Neither the incident report provided by the applicant nor the one contained in his military personnel file contains copies of the actual statements rendered by any of the parties involved in the incident.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022113
Counsel states, in effect, the applicant: a. suffered a TSGLI covered loss while serving in Iraq from October 2006 through December 2007 as a result of exposure to radiological, biological, and chemical materials; b. served in Iraq from October 2006 to December 2007 and he was stationed between 1 and 5 miles from Al Tuwaitha, Iraq, a nuclear development facility. This housing may have been an additional contributory factor to his problems; f. his first elevated liver counts were found in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022122
(2) paragraph 2-2 (Establishing creditable service - officers) that Active Army officers entering active duty and Reserve Component (RC) officers ordered to active duty for a period in excess of 179 days must submit a DA Form 1506 to the servicing Finance Officer/Defense Military Pay Office (FO/DMPO). The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant amendment of the decision set forth in ABCMR Docket Number AR20090018620, dated 1 July 2010, by directing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022130
The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 24 May 2001 to 23 May 2004 under Permanent Orders 210-005, dated 28 July 2004. The evidence of record also shows the applicant was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) for the period 24 May 2004 to 23 May 2007 under Permanent Orders 254-07, dated 11 September 2007. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022139
This opinion states: * She is his current Assignment Officer and she was the officer who served him orders to come onto Regular Army active duty * She concurs his entry rank into active duty should be captain * USAREC submitted his request for orders to her at the rank of captain and based on that information she submitted his orders to come on active duty at the rank of captain * When he submitted his DA Form 71 to USAREC for his record to be switched from Reserve status to active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022147
The applicant provides copies of the following documents: * his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) * his Honorable Discharge Certificate * two statements from his former first sergeant (1SG) and a former squad member * a handwritten paper showing he was WIA (Wounded in Action) * a WD AGO Form 1 (Morning Report) * a map of the 28th Infantry Regiment's movement in Germany CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant sustained gunshot wounds to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022148
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show: * the Korea Defense Service Medal * completion of the Prescribed Load List Course * completion of the Unit Armorer Course 2. Therefore, he served a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal and is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show it. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022150
While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged as a result of court-martial with a bad conduct discharge. The conviction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022151
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He provides: * a self-authored statement * his DD Form 214 * four pages of his medical records * two personal or character references CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record failed to establish a basis upon which clemency could be granted and upon which the severity of the punishment imposed could be moderated with an upgrade of the applicant's bad conduct discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022152
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, item 16 (High School Graduate or Equivalent) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 26 May 1972 be changed to show he received his General Educational Development (GED) diploma. There is no evidence in his Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) he received a GED diploma.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022153
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022153 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * The Expert Infantryman Badge was presented to him but it was not listed on his discharge * He has the badge but no supporting documentation 3. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022154
The applicant requests his general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). At the time of the applicants separation an honorable or general discharge was authorized. _______ _ 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 | 20100022155
There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was recommended for or awarded the CIB. Records show he was wounded as a result of hostile action while assigned to A Company, 1st Battalion, 52nd Infantry, 198th Infantry Brigade, serving as a grenadier in an infantry MOS duty position. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022156
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 22 September 1982, his commander informed him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-31 under the Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP)). There is no evidence in his record and he has not submitted any substantive evidence showing he had been diagnosed with addiction to alcohol and/or other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022157
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 25 July 1990, the discharge authority approved the elimination packet and directed that the applicant be issued a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct. The evidence of record shows he received three Article 15's, he failed to be at his appointed place of duty, he broke restriction, and he missed a battalion movement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022164
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 17c (Date of Entry) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he entered active service on 27 November 1964 instead of 27 November 1965. His DD Form 214 shows in: * item 11d (Effective Date) the entry 26 November 1967 * item 16 the entry 26 November 1971 * item 17c the entry 27 November 1965 6. Based on the correction to the applicant's date of entry, his net service during the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022165
It states that a promotion reconsideration board will consider the record of the officer as it should have been considered by the original board. The available evidence shows that at the time the 2009 AMEDD CPT RCSB convened the applicant's OMPF contained a material error in the form of a missing OER. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. submitting the applicants records to a duly constituted SSB for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022166
On 6 March 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022168
He further acknowledged he understood that if his discharge request was approved, he may be discharged under conditions other than honorable and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. _______ _ 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100022168 4 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022169
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022169 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 | 20100022171
The applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) is void of any orders or documents that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the BSM while serving in Vietnam or at any other time during his military service. There are no available general orders showing the applicant was awarded the BSM by the appropriate award authority. The applicant's DA Form 20 documents the BSM and ARCOM on the same entry; however, the BSM is lined through.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022175
Army Regulation 635-200 further states, in pertinent part, 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. It states, in pertinent part, that SPD code JKK is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12c, by reason of misconduct - drug abuse. He has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022176
He states, in effect, that he was assigned to Company D, 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division and he served as a combat platoon leader while assigned to Vietnam. There are no orders in his service personnel records awarding him the CIB. The applicant's contention that his military records should be corrected to show award of the CIB was carefully considered and determined to have merit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022178
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022178 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 | 20100022180
BOARD DATE: 5 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022180 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 | 20100022181
The applicant provides: * Three photographs he took in Vietnam * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. 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. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence which shows he completed training in or was awarded an MOS for combat photography and writer.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022184
On 13 February 1984 he was placed on the Retired List to receive non-regular retired pay in the pay grade of E-7. Effective 1 October 2008, no reduction may be made in the retired pay of a participant in the SBP for any month after the later of: (1) the 360th month for which the participants retired pay is reduced; or (2) the month during which the participant attains age 70. Accordingly, there are no provisions under the law in which to revoke his participation in the SBP unless he can...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022185
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. Consulting counsel would advise the member concerning the elements of the offense or offenses charged, the type of discharge normally given under the provisions of this chapter, the loss of VA benefits, and the possibility of prejudice in civilian life because of the characterization of such a discharge.