ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022295
All of the documents in the applicant's official military personnel file (OMPF) show he used SSN "456-21-**** " when he was in the military. ___________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) AR20100022295 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022296
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, 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 recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022297
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device, Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross, RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, and any other awards to which he is entitled. The evidence supports correcting the applicant's record to show he received the BSM with "V" Device, RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, AGCM, VSM with four bronze service stars, Aircraft Crewman Badge, and Expert...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022299
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. 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 DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 3, as a result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022300
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Based on award of the Korean Service Medal, he is eligible for award of the United Nations Service 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 Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 20 February 1951 in Korea; b. adding the Purple Heart, Korean Service Medal with one bronze service star, United Nations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022303
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 26 March 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for a general discharge. In addition, his record of service included at least 4 NJP actions and a total of 102 days of time lost due to AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022305
Section 2 (Chronological Record of Military Service) of his DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows he received "excellent" conduct ratings throughout his service. Records show he participated in three campaigns during his service in the RVN; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show three bronze service stars to be affixed to his previously-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. Awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 12 September 1963 through 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022309
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The evidence of record shows he participated in two campaigns during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the Korea Defense Service Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022312
The applicant, the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Service) to show award of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant's contention that her deceased father's WD AGO Form 53-55 should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to warrant relief. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022313
The applicant requests, in effect, a. referral to the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) for assessment by a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB); and b. review of his medical records by the Office of the Surgeon General (OTSG) prior to his 31 December 2006 retirement date to determine if he had any medical conditions as outlined in Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness), chapter 3, that may have determined him to be unfit for duty. He states he should have been medically...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022320
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Additionally, Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 states that during the Vietnam era the CIB was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. The evidence does not support the applicant's request for correction of his record to show he was awarded the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022322
Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show these awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that, in addition to the awards shown on his DD Form 214, his authorized awards include the: * Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device * two bronze service stars to be affixed to his already-awarded Korean Service Medal * Presidential Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022323
Frostbite or trench foot injuries were also examples of injuries or wounds which clearly do not justify award of the Purple Heart DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows no combat wounds were recorded on his separation document. As he was not treated for a combat injury, there is no basis for awarding him the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022324
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. There is no evidence to show the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022326
Following consultation with legal counsel, he requested discharge under the provisions chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. On 5 December 1974, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial, and directed that he be reduced to the lowest...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022327
It indicated this service connection was based on the record showing a wound related to a booby trap. It states in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action; that it required treatment by military medical personnel; and a record of this treatment must have been made a matter of official record. However, by regulation, in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022329
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022329 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 | 20100022331
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Decorations and Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The applicant's records show he participated in two campaigns during his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 24...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022332
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to add the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device, Air Medal (2nd Award), Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC), and weapons qualification badges. The applicant was not assigned to his unit during the time that unit was awarded the PUC and his unit was not awarded the MUC. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022337
The applicant requests, in effect, reinstatement as a first lieutenant, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), and to have her military records considered by a special selection board for promotion to captain, pay grade O-3. An OER for the period 4 January 2008 to 3 January 2009 states the applicant: a. was assigned as a Patient Administration Officer with USAH [specific hospital and location missing from report]; b. was rated with satisfactory performance - promote; c. was rated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022343
Soldiers, Joseph P---, a military policeman with the 536th Military Police (MP) Company, used a baseball bat on one of the British soldiers. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 11 October 1985 in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of a court-martial, with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. A review of the applicant's military personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022346
His DD Form 214 shows in: a. item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the: * Army Commendation Medal * Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award) * Presidential Unit Citation (Army) * Army Good Conduct Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (2nd Award) * Army Service Ribbon * Army Lapel Button * NATO Medal (Yugoslavia) b. item 18 (Remarks) the entry "Soldier Served in Operation Desert Spring/ Iraqi Freedom from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022348
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 23 April 2010 to show: * awards of the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and Combat Action Badge * completion of the Counter Improvised Explosive Device Training Level III Course and the MaxxxPro Plus OPNET [Operation/Operator Maintenance New Equipment Training] Course 2. Permanent Orders Number 104-01, issued by the Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022349
The applicant states he qualified for award of the National Defense Service Medal for his period of active service from 31 March 1988 through 13 September 1990. The applicant's military personnel records contain two DA Forms 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) that show in: a. item 5 (Oversea Service) service in: (1) England from 14 January 1983 through 18 October 1984. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022352
General orders awarded his unit the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation which is not shown on his records; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this unit award. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service 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 behavior,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022353
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. This form shows charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) were preferred against him for going AWOL from 21 July to 16 November 1972. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial, with an Under Other than Honorable Conditions Discharge on 14 December 1972.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022355
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 14 May 1974, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022357
The applicant requests, in effect, his service in Honduras be shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant states, in effect: * His overseas service in Honduras is not shown on his DD Form 214 * He served six months overseas with the 1138th Engineer Battalion in the Army National Guard in 1990 3. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant has provided no evidence, which shows he served in Honduras.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022359
The applicant requests, in effect, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), date of 5 August 1999, and his National Guard Bureau NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service), dated 29 March 2002, be corrected to show he was awarded or is authorized the: * Army Achievement Medal * Korea Defense Service Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022360
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 June 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022360 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests payment of his critical skill retention bonus (CSRB). The applicant signed an agreement that promised him payment of a $20,000.00 bonus in exchange for serving in a critical AOC in a TPU.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022364
Two Soldiers were promoted from this list. e. The applicant was removed from the 2008 92Y AGR promotion list by his battalion commander. In 2009/2010, the applicant was removed from the promotion list by the command.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022365
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. The documents the application submitted are insufficient to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022369
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his last name as C---------- instead of N----. All documents in his RA military records show his last name as N----. The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his last name as C----------.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022370
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 add the following awards: * Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) with one bronze service star * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) * Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) * Combat Action Badge * Air Medal (AM) * Any unit awards 2. The applicant requested award of the CAB and correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022372
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Purple Heart and two Overseas Service Ribbons and to change the name of his closest relative from his former wife to his daughter. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Overseas Service Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022373
The symptoms got worse and he was sent to the hospital with a headache, nausea, dizziness, vision loss, abdominal pain, weight loss, and diarrhea. A DA Form 2173, dated 17 January 2007, states he was treated at the Medical Clinic, Balad, Iraq, on 8 May 2006 for multiple welts and a rash on his back. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant did not provide conclusive evidence to show he received injuries/wounds as a result of this mortar attack or that he was treated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022381
The applicant requests the following US Army Criminal Investigation Division Command (USACIDC) Reports of Investigation (ROI) be deleted from all systems of records: * CID ROI-CORRECTED FINAL (C)/SSI-0___-2___-CID108-7____-6__/9__(hereafter CID ROI #1) * CID ROI-FIRST FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL (C)/SSI-0___-2___-CID108-7____-6__/5___/9__ (hereafter CID ROI #2) In the alternative, the applicant requests his name be removed from the titling block of the above two CID ROI. It was further alleged that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022398
A memorandum from the commandant of the USASMA, dated 28 April 2008, shows a DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) was prepared showing the applicant failed to achieve course standards and was dismissed from Phase I, NR-SMC effective 28 April 2008. It states that operational deferments will only be granted for unit deployments. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence to show that he requested a course deferment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022409
The applicant states his official military personnel file (OMPF) contains two award orders for his first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the exact same period of active duty service. Based on the evidence of record, the applicant has two permanent orders announcing award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for his period of service from 2 October 1996 to 1 October 1999. _______ _ X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022410
Consequently, he never requested an extension of the entitlement because he did not know he still had it based on his retirement. His date of retirement was 30 June 2005. b. He was informed on his orders that he had only 1 year in which to use his transportation entitlement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022411
His DD Form 214 shows he was retired in accordance with Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), paragraph 4-24b(2), by reason of temporary disability. The regulation provides 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. The applicants retirement was based on the fact that he underwent a PEB that found him physically unfit to perform duties...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022412
On 8 August 2010, a PEB determined his condition had not improved to the extent that he was fit for duty and recommended he be removed from the TDRL, given a disability rating of 0 percent, and be given severance pay. The regulation shows the narrative reason for this type of separation is "Disability, Temporary." Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular and Reserve Components Enlistment Program) states prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022415
He also requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), bronze service stars for his Vietnam Service Medal, and his dates of service in Vietnam. The applicant requested that his dates of service in Vietnam be added 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: a. deleting from item 24...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022416
The applicant states that he was never properly informed of the 2009 promotion selection board. He also noted that a waiver of the degree requirement could be granted to officers who had obtained their commission through the OCS system. Given that the applicant became a first lieutenant in 2003 he knew, or should have known, that he must complete his bachelor's degree or request a waiver prior to the 2009/2010 RCSB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022417
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Overseas Service Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100022417 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100022417 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022424
His records do not show he served in Vietnam during this period of active service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. There is also no evidence to show he completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022430
The applicant's DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 11 August 1970, and his enlistment record show he was born on 9 October 1951. All of the applicant's service personnel records show he was born on 9 October 1951. Since all documents in his service personnel record containing a date of birth show the date 9 October 1951, it would be appropriate to correct item 9 of his DD Form 214 to show this date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022432
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), Item 26b (Day Accrued Leave Paid be corrected by removing the 26 days of excess leave. The applicant's records are silent as to why excess leave was granted, which is not unusual in cases that do not involve punitive discharges.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022437
The applicant provides: * Orders 330-1325 (State promotion to CPT) * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Special Orders 306 AR (initial appointment), 43 AR (promotion to 1LT), and 193 AR (promotion to CPT) * U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) promotion to CPT and 1LT memoranda * Orders 174-1003 (promotion to 1LT) * Orders 197-1110 (State appointment orders) * Mobilization and demobilization orders * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Email exchange with Officer Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022440
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 18 November 1974 to show he entered active duty on 18 November 1972. It provided a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge.