ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022447
Army Regulation 601-210, paragraph 10-9c(2), states that an enlisted Soldier accepting an appointment as a commissioned officer or warrant officer is not subject to recoupment of any enlistment or reenlistment bonus, including lump sums. The DCSPER SPD-Pay Actions Table specifies that a Soldier who is discharged to accept an Army commission will be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635200, paragraph 161a, the narrative reason for separation should be to "Accept a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022448
The applicant states: * her initial appeal packet was returned without action in August 2008 due to insufficient evidence * the NCOERs were biased due to a Inspector General (IG) complaint and were prepared in retaliation of her grievance * her gathering of documents under the Freedom of Information Act caused her appeal to go past the 3-year limitation for NCOER appeals * she signed NCOER #1 on 25 August 2006, but the version in her OMPF is unsigned * the two contested NCOERs contained...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022451
The applicant may submit a request in writing to: Commander, U.S. Army Human Resources Command Cold War Recognition Program ATTN: AHRC-CWRS 1600 Spearhead Division Avenue Fort Knox, KY 40122 Therefore, this portion of the applicant's request will not be discussed further in these Proceedings. Further, the record confirms he completed over 1 year of qualifying honorable active federal service and he received excellent conduct and efficiency ratings at all of his active duty assignments. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022453
e. On 20 April 2007, a telephone conference with his commander and supervisor revealed that in addition to using illegal drugs, he had also continued to drink to intoxication while enrolled in ASAP. The intermediate commander reviewed the proposed discharge action and recommended approval of the separation action with a general discharge under honorable conditions. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022454
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 13 of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022457
The record shows the applicant again enlisted in the Regular Army on 19 September 1975 and he served until 31 January 1987, at which time he was honorably retired for length of service, in the rank/grade of sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7, after completing a total of 20 years, 2 months, and 8 days of total active service. In order to support award of the PH there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action; that it required treatment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022458
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificates of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 11 September 2002 to consolidate the information from his DD Form 214 for the period ending 15 November 2001 into one form. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022466
Item 31 (Foreign Service) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 1 December 1967 to 22 November 1968. He was issued a DD Form 214 for this period of service which shows in item 24 that he did not earn any awards during this period of service. 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 his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022467
The applicants DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the RVN from 14 May 1968 through 11 April 1969. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 16 November 1967 through 14 November 1969 and to add this award to his record and DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022469
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022469 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 | 20100022470
Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations) serves as the authority for enlisted separations. The applicants contentions have been noted; however, his DD Form 214 appears to correctly reflect that he was discharged due to a physical condition that was not a disability and he has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record that he was not properly discharged in 2005 or that he was issued an improper separation and RE Code. It is also...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022475
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022475 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 | 20100022476
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022476 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 | 20100022477
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022477 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 | 20100022478
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022478 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 | 20100022480
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022480 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 | 20100022481
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022481 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 | 20100022482
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022482 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 | 20100022483
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022483 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 | 20100022484
The applicant requests correction of his date of rank (DOR) for promotion to captain (CPT)/pay grade O-3 from 31 August 2010 to 22 April 2010. The advisory official further states that the evidence indicates the applicant was eligible and should have been promoted to CPT with an effective date of 22 April 2010. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he was promoted to the rank of CPT effective and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022488
The applicant's military records show she enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 5 November 2005. Her DD Form 214 for this period does not show she was awarded the Army Achievement Medal or the German Armed Forces Proficiency badge and does not show she completed the Basic Airborne Course. Her records show she did not attend the Airborne Course during a period of active duty covered by a DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022489
The applicant provides the following: * Special Orders Number 128, dated 18 June 1965 * Meritorious Service memorandum, dated 6 May 1966 * Foreign Awards memorandum, dated 1 June 1967 * General Orders Number 3176, dated 22 May 1968 * DA Form 759 (Individual Flight Record and Flight Certificate-Army), dated June 1971 * Special Orders Number 178, dated 24 August 1972 * DD Form 214, effective 1 March 1969 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Records show he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022494
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. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022496
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022496 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 Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022497
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The applicant's record shows the award of one Overseas Service Bar; however, based on his service in Vietnam he is entitled to two Overseas Service Bars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022501
Item 27 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the: * Korean Service Medal with one bronze service star * National Defense Service Medal * Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp * United Nations Service Medal * one overseas service bar 6. While the applicants DD Form 214 does not provide the specific dates the applicant served in Korea, it does confirm he completed 3 years, 5 months, and 28 days of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022507
The applicant states he served in Iraq and he desires that his foreign service be reflected on his DD Form 214. Additionally, the applicant is entitled to correction of item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 to show the Iraq Campaign Medal with three bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding to block 12f of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022523
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states in accordance with Army Regulation 600-85 (Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP)), if a Soldier volunteers for treatment to seek help (for drug or alcohol abuse), he or she should not receive an Article 15 or be reduced in rank nor should he or she be removed from active duty and/or the treatment program. The limited use policy does not apply to the following evidence: * A...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022525
The applicant states he had other medical conditions that were not considered during the medical evaluation process. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) governs the evaluation for physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. As a result, the applicant was properly assigned a disability rating from the Army based on the unfitting diagnosed conditions at the time of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022526
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022526 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 | 20100022527
On 12 January 1972, the applicant's unit commander advised the applicant of the conditions that were jeopardizing his promotion advancement and that he could be discharged under the provisions of the Qualitative Management Program (QMP) as stated in Department of the Army (DA) Message 242110Z, September 1971, Subject: Extension of QMP to grade E-1 to E-2 with a general discharge, if he failed to demonstrate the standards of conduct and ability required of military personnel. An undated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022529
He states his records will show he was generally a good service member. The applicant's request to waive an administrative separation board contingent upon him receiving a characterization of service description as under honorable conditions (general) was denied. Additionally, paragraph 14-3 states that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally appropriate for a member who is discharged for acts and patterns of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022540
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows the following: * Item 31 (Foreign Service) 6 April 1969 through 18 May 1970 (Vietnam) * Item 38 (Record of Assignments) * Company E, 4th Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 199th Infantry Brigade, in duty MOS 11C as an ammunition bearer and assistant gunner from 21 April 1969-8 May 1970 * Medical Holding Company (MHC), U.S. Army Hospital, Camp...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022545
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) to show foreign service in Somalia. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022552
The applicant requests, in effect, his transfer to the Retired Reserve be voided and that he be processed through the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) with a Medical Evaluation Board (MEBD)/Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). The applicant provides: * a letter, dated 1 November 2004, to the applicant Subject: Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20-year letter) * DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status) * a memorandum, dated 10 January 2005,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022554
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. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022555
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022555 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 Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022556
The applicant requests: * his discharge be upgraded to honorable * the reason for his discharge be changed to "convenience of the government" * his reentry eligibility (RE) code be changed to RE-1 with a coordinating separation program number/designator code (SPD) 2. On 11 May 1987, he was discharged accordingly. g. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022557
The applicant requests that the length of service her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be recalculated to include the time he spent as a cadet at the U.S. Military Academy (USMA). In this section, the term "service as a cadet or midshipman" means service as a cadet at the USMA, U.S. Air Force Academy, or U.S. Coast Guard Academy; or service as a midshipman at the U.S. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 971(b)(2), in effect at the time, stated that no commissioned officer of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022558
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of item 3 (Grade) of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to reinstate his previous rank of staff sergeant (SSG). The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022560
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 have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022561
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 Korea Defense Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 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 ROK. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022563
The applicant requested that the date he entered on active duty be corrected to show "2001 08 24." BOARD VOTE: ____X___ ____X___ ____X___ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING ________ ________ ________ DENY APPLICATION BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION: The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant amendment of the decision of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records set forth...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022567
The applicant requests that his award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his REFRAD shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), his marksmanship badges, and two overseas service bars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022568
On 11 June 2010, he received counseling for his event-oriented injury and his separation from the Army due to a physical injury in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-11 (EPTS). A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within 6 months of the Soldiers initial entrance on active duty, that the condition would have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022569
On 19 March 1993, the separation authority approved his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, and directed he receive an under honorable conditions discharge. On 23 November 2008, he was honorably released from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 4, completion of required active service. The applicant's request for upgrade of his under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022575
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) and all other combat citations awarded to Company B, 47th Engineer Battalion. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Decorations and Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100022578
There is no evidence of record and the applicant provides none to show he was awarded a second Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action. Regrettably, therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base correcting his records to show the second award of the 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 | 20100022579
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022579 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 | 20100022581
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100022581 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.