ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023206
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his rank as staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6 and his deployments to Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. He completed training and was deployed to Saudi Arabia from 29 November 1999 through 20 April 2000 (19991129-20000420). The applicant's contention that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he was REFRAD in the rank of SSG instead of SGT has been noted; however, he failed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023208
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect awards of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry with Palm (RVNGC w/Palm) Unit Citation and the Valorous Unit Award (VUA). For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar was authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023209
The applicant requests that item 24 (Character of Service) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 12 August 1989 be corrected to honorable. Since she was in an entry-level status when she was released from active duty in 1989, her character of service was uncharacterized which is properly reflected in item 24 of her DD Form 214 for the period ending 12 August 1989. However, since her DD Form 214 for the period ending 3 September 1991...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023210
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests item 20 (Highest Education Level Successfully Completed) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation form Active Duty) be corrected to show he completed 12 years of high school instead of 11 years. _______ _ 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 | 20100023217
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register), paragraph 6d, states that Department of the Army General Orders Number 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam and its subordinate units during the period 20 July 1965 - 28 March 1973. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of records to show these unit awards. _______ _ X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023218
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for the arrowhead device to be worn on the appropriate service medal to denote participation in a combat parachute jump, helicopter assault landing, combat glider landing, or amphibious assault landing while assigned or attached as a member of an organized force carrying out an assigned tactical mission. Unfortunately, because of the passage of time and destruction of military records, there is insufficient evidence in which to grant the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023220
The evidence of record shows he served a period of qualifying service for award of the NDSM and is entitled to the UNSM based on award of the Korean Service Medal. The evidence of record shows he served a period of qualifying service for award of the ROKWSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 22 April 1951 in Korea * amending item 27 of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023222
Records show that upon entry in the U.S. Armed Forces the applicant reported her name as "Alicia C---n." This name was correctly recorded in her records until she changed her name to "Alicia C---s" based on marriage. Records also show the applicant divorced and her request to change her name in her records back to "Alicia C---n" was approved. Considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and regulations, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023224
It states the source for information entered on the WD AGO Form 53-55 would be the service record and all documents on file in the official military record. The applicants service record is presumed lost in a fire in 1973 and the remaining NPRC file is void of any documents or records confirming his service in Japan from 2 October 1945 through 13 January 1946, as claimed. The total overseas service documented in item 37 of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 is the correct total arrived at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023230
Neither his medical records nor the complete facts and circumstances of his discharge are available for the Board's review; however, his official military personnel file contains a DD Form 214 that was completed at the time of discharge. A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within six months of the Soldier's initial entrance on active duty, that the condition would have permanently or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023235
The applicant requests, in two separate applications, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device for heroism, and the BSM for meritorious achievement. He provides: * General Orders (GO) Number 6301 awarding him the ARCOM * the associated ARCOM award certificate * GO Number 6694 awarding him the BSM with "V" Device * a BSM award certificate for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023244
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. His service medical records are not available for review with this case. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023245
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct social security number (SSN). Among the documents submitted by the applicant are: a. the FSM's DD Form 214 obtained from the Register of Deeds for the applicant's home county; and b. a letter from the SSA stating that the SSN of 1xx-6x-1xxx was never issued to the FSM; that it was a number issued to a female party in 1981; and that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023249
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his release from active duty shows he was separated on 6 November 1998 as a private/pay grade E-1) and his service was uncharacterized. This regulation states that a DD Form 214 will be issued at the time of separation to each member of the Regular Army and the Reserve Components called or ordered to active duty or active duty for training for a period of 90 days or more. In the applicant's case, the DD Form 214 he was provided after completion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023253
The applicant requests that his discharge from the Colorado Army National Guard (COARNG) be voided and that he instead be retired by reason of permanent disability. The applicant states that he was unaware that he could have been medically retired or that he could have received treatment prior to being released from active duty (REFRAD) or discharged. The advisory official stated that the applicant declined review by a medical board and requested to be discharged after receiving disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023256
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained from direct enemy actions. The VA determination letter submitted by the applicant is insufficient evidence to support his contention that he was wounded as a result of enemy action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023257
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 2 August 1979, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service, reduced the applicant to the lowest enlisted grade and directed that he be issued a discharge under other than honorable conditions. _______ _ __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 | 20100023260
The evidence supports the applicant's request for correction of his record to show he was awarded the CIB. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show these unit awards. 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 (1st Award) for the period 30 November 1964 to 29 November 1967; b. deleting the VSM from item 24 of his DD Form 214; and c. adding to item 24 of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023262
The applicant requests that a summary court-martial (SCM) be transferred to the restricted portion of his official military personnel file (OMPF). The applicant states: a. evidence of an SCM that occurred on 3 October 2005 was recently posted in his OMPF on 18 August 2010, nearly 5 years later; b. a DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Evaluation Report (NCOER)) filed in his OMPF with a through date of 30 November 2005 makes reference to the SCM, resulting in two derogatory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023263
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's service record is void of evidence which shows he was disqualified from receiving the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 11 September 1962 through 10 September 1965. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 11...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023268
For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar was authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. He should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and his DD Form 214 should be corrected 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 him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023269
The applicant states, in effect, that at the time of each erroneous reduction in grade he had made the promotion list for the next higher grade and he was subsequently told that be would be placed before a stand-by board but his unit was called to active duty. A review of the available records failed to show any evidence to indicate that the applicant appeared before a promotion selection board for promotion to the pay grade of E-6, that he attained promotion list standing, or that he would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023273
Upon completing the AMEDD Officer Basic Course and the time in grade requirements, the applicant would have been eligible for promotion on 8 June 2006. b. NGB Memorandum, AMEDD Officer Personnel management states in paragraph 8 that all AMEDD officers must be qualified in the duty position in order to be promoted. Although AMEDD officers must be qualified in the duty position in order to be promoted, the applicant, a 70 series MS officer, was excepted and was not required to complete an AOC...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023274
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service. The applicant provides his DD Form 214. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record confirms the applicant completed 1 year, 1 month, and 27 days of foreign service which is not shown in item 12f of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023275
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). The form shows, on 17 September 1970, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, and his service was characterized as under other than honorable conditions. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023276
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army for 2 years on 26 October 1972. A discharge UOTHC is normally appropriate for a Soldier who is discharged in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10; however, the separation authority may direct a general discharge (GD) if such is merited by the Soldier's overall record during the current enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023281
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100023281 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he has certificates for the AM and ARCOM, but they are not recorded in his military record. ___________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 | 20100023285
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * his service in Iraq * award of the Iraq Campaign Medal * 7 months of foreign service * award of the Army Good Conduct Medal 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states that 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023287
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he was discharged for medical reasons. The version of Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Personnel Separations - Separation Program Designators) in effect at the time provided that item 28 of the DD Form 214 would show "Unsuitability-Personality Disorder" as the narrative reason for separations under the authority of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-4b. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023297
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster, the Kuwait Liberation Medal-Saudi Arabia, and the Kuwait Liberation Medal-Kuwait. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023300
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable or a general discharge. The appropriate authority (a major general) approved his request for discharge on 25 March 1983 and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence in the available records to show he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023301
His DD Form 214 issued at the time shows he was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, and Separation), paragraph 4-24e(3). Military Personnel Message Number 06-147, dated 23 May 2006, subject: DD Form 214, Separation/Readjustment/Severance Pay (Disability or Nondisability) Annotation, states when a Soldier receives disability severance pay, the "Gross" (not NET) amount is requested from DFAS and entered in item 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023308
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 29 (Qualification in Arms) he qualified as a sharpshooter with the M-14 Rifle and as an expert with the .45 caliber pistol; b. item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned to Company C, 716th Military Police (MP) Battalion in Vietnam from 22 February 1967 to 17 February 1968 and that he receive "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his active service c. item 40 (Wounds) the entry "Open wounds in back and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023309
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected as follows: * Item 8 (Place of Birth (POB)) change Greenfield, VA to Greenfield Township (Blair), PA * Item 12 (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command) change Army Post Office (APO) to APO 96318 * Item 24 (Decorations, etc) add Army Commendation Medal, M-16, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal 2. The applicant states he needs the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023311
The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows: * no entry in item 40 (Wounds) * no Purple Heart in item 41 (Awards and Decorations) 4. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. It is reasonable to presume that he would have received the Purple Heart had it been appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023312
Item 5 (Overseas Service) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows he served in Germany from January 1975 through September 1976. His request for a second Army Service Ribbon was noted; however, by regulation, only one award of the Army Service Ribbon is authorized, regardless of whether a Soldier completes both officer and enlisted initial entry training. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023313
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) dated 30 September 1992 be corrected to reflect his award of the Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM) with Silver Hourglass to reflect his 20 years of Reserve Component service. He goes on to state that he was transferred to the Retired Reserve effective 1 September 2001 and should now be authorized to wear the AFRM with silver hourglass. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023315
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to honorable. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military records are satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023316
On 28 June 1976, he was notified of his pending separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-37, under the Expeditious Discharge Program. On 2 July 1976, the separation authority approved the recommendation for separation and directed that the applicant be discharged under honorable conditions and furnished a General Discharge Certificate. He was separated on 7 July 1976 with a general discharge under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023317
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically retired with full benefits instead of being discharged under Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, by reason of unsuitability with a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) currently in effect establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023322
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. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Although the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he served 9 months and 10 days of foreign and/or sea service, there are no records available to show the country he served in, the unit(s) he was assigned to, or the dates he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023323
The applicant states he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in Vietnam and it is not listed on his DD Form 214. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 and his Purple Heart Certificate issued on 6 November 1968 for wounds received on 23 October 1968. Accordingly, it would be in the interest of justice to award him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 31 October 1967 to 31 October 1969 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023324
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) of her late husband, a former service member (FSM), to show his rank as captain (CPT). He was honorably discharged from the USAR in the rank of CPT effective 13 December 1973. In accordance with the provisions of Army Regulation 635-5, he was released from active duty in the rank of 1LT/pay grade O-2 with a date of rank of 1 September 1966.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023326
Section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service) of the applicants DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows he received excellent conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service. On 27 November 1963, the applicant was honorably released from active duty and he was transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Annual Training) to complete his military service obligation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023327
The IO said SFC D____ stated she was the applicant's rater on his NCOER from May 2007 to April 2008 and 1SG B____ was his senior rater. He said in a memorandum for record and in a sworn email statement that the applicant maintained that he never received any initial or quarterly counseling during this rating period except the two event-oriented counselings conducted on DA Form 4856. b. Additionally, senior raters of the evaluated Soldiers will ensure required counseling programs and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023332
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Legion of Merit, four awards of the Meritorious Service Medal, and to show her home of record (HOR) as "Tennessee" vice "Alaska." The applicant's records show she was appointed a second lieutenant (2LT) in the USAR on 22 August 1974. Department of the Army, U.S. Army Reserve Components Personnel Administration Center, St. Louis, MO, Letter Orders Number A-08-76520, dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023334
The applicant requests, in effect: a. to void his U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) reenlistment contract executed on 18 February 2009 which would revert to the terms of his previous USAR reenlistment contract executed on 23 October 2006 or b. to honor the $15,000.00 Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) bonus associated with the contract executed on 18 February 2009 and paying him all due monies as a result of entering this contract. A DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023336
Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that acceptance of the NATO Medal has been approved for U.S. military personnel who serve under NATO command or operational control in direct support of the above NATO operations. The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the NATO Medal, the AFEM, the AFSM, the AAM, and the ARCOM has been carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. With respect to the NATO Medal, the evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023339
He acknowledged he understood if the discharge request was approved, he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 16 December 1971, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023340
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and all other awards he is authorized. There are no permanent orders in his personnel service record awarding him MOS 11B or showing he was assigned to an infantry unit. Adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * Meritorious Unit Commendation * Republic...