ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023343
The applicant's military records show he served in the Regular Army as an enlisted Soldier from 16 November 1965 to 8 April 1968. The applicant's official military personnel file does not contain orders for the PH, a second BSM, or additional awards of the AM. Since award of the PH requires the wound to be treated by a medical officer and there is no evidence the applicant received such treatment, there is insufficient basis in which to award him the PH.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023344
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record is void of any orders or other documents showing he was ever recommended for or awarded the AAM while serving on active duty. Further, the evidence of record confirms the applicant participated in Operation Joint Guardian in support of Kosovo operations from 28 May through 17 December 2000, as evidenced by the unit commander memorandum provided.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023345
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is 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. He contends his court-martial happened in 1990 and the bad conduct discharge has been on his record for 20 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023347
By regulation, qualifying service and retirement points are credited based on completion of specific activities. The evidence of record confirms that during the applicant's military service between 17 December 1973 and 24 October 1994, he was credited with a total of 12 years, 2 months, and 15 days of qualifying service for retirement and 1707 retirement points. Absent any evidence the applicant was not credited with retirement points he earned during any period he was in an active status,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023350
The DD Form 214 he was issued confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, by reason of misconduct - commission of a serious offense, in the rank/grade of SP4/E-4 with a general discharge. The evidence of record shows he was discharged on 30 March 1993 under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c, of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct - commission of a serious offense. The applicant's narrative reason for separation was assigned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023351
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). On 21 November 2001, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed he receive a UOTHC discharge. Although an HD or a general discharge (GD) is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023355
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100023355 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 15 May 1984, he was notified of his pending separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. The regulation states the reason for discharge based on separation code "JHJ" is "unsatisfactory performance" and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023356
Accordingly, it would be appropriate to award him the PH for wounds received in action on 14 November 1969 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. However, while the evidence of record corroborates the applicant being wounded in action in the RVN once, there is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence confirming a second wounding. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023359
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart (PH) for injuries sustained to his face while serving in the line of duty in the Republic of Vietnam during the period 1967 to 1968. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the PH is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023360
Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to correct his DD Form 214 to show any awards of the Air Medal. Therefore, he should be awarded the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 30 December 1968 through 12 October 1971 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 Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023368
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was medically retired due to physical disability with a rating of 60%. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show he was retired due to permanent disability with appropriate disability ratings because the VA awarded him a rating of 60% based on his service-connected disabilities. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100023368 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023371
The commander advised the applicant of his right to consult with counsel, submit statements in his own behalf, obtain copies of documents that would be sent to the separation authority supporting the proposed separation, to waive any of these rights, and to withdraw any waiver of rights at any time prior to the date the discharge authority directs or approves his separation. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) to upgrade his discharge. Chapter 3 of that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023380
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. However, his records do contain a duly-authenticated DD Form 214 signed by the applicant that shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 5 March 1980 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023383
Counsel requests: * Removal of the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 26 June 2007, from the applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) * Set aside of his Report of Inquiry (ROI) findings, dated 17 October 2009 * Reinstate him as an active duty U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) officer * Reinstate his security clearance * Restoration of back pay from his discharge date of 24 March 2010 2. On 29 March 2007, the applicant's senior commander appointed an AR 15-6 officer to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023384
The applicant, the sister of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests reconsideration of her previous request for correction of the FSM's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show two awards of the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) and the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Carbine Bar (M-1). The applicant states that the FSM's record is in error because his DD Form 214 does not show these awards. With regard to correcting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023385
The applicant states she signed her DD Form 2839 on 11 December 2008 when she was in Kuwait; however, the form had been filled out and dated prior to the date that she actually signed it. During the processing of this case, an Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) staff member contacted the applicant to obtain a copy of her DD Form 2839 and any relevant documents that provide evidence of her dates of service in a HF/IDP area. The tax exemption is based on two dates instead...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023386
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). His record documents no acts of significant achievement or valor and did not support the issuance of an HD or a GD by the separation authority at the time of his discharge and it does not support an upgrade to an HD or GD at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023391
Also on 11 March 2010, HRC-STL issued the applicant his promotion to LTC memorandum with an effective date of 11 March 2010. Therefore, the officer may have a maximum time in grade date that is before the approval date of the promotion advisory board/special selection board that recommended him or her for promotion. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard records and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Federal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023394
d Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the 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 Republic of Korea. Based on the applicant's service on active duty during a qualifying period of service, the applicant is entitled to a correction of her record to show the GWOTSM. Based on the applicant's service in Kuwait for more than 30 days, she is entitled to have her records corrected to show award of GWOTEM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023396
The applicant states her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), applied for spouse and child(ren) SBP participation during the open season extending from 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006. Had the FSM's SBP application been processed correctly his effective date would have been 1 January 2006 and he would have paid up the buy-in premium on 30 December 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023397
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected by: * showing in block 11 (Primary Specialty) that he served 3 years and 4 months as an ammunition specialist instead of 3 years and 2 months * showing in block 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) that he was awarded the Combat Action Badge (CAB) * showing in block 26 (Separation Code) and block 27 (Reentry Code) a different...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023398
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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the designated area on or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023400
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 Purple Heart (2nd Award), Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, Army Good Conduct Medal, and Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214, effective 28 June 1968; DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record); NPRC letter, dated 23 August 2010; orders awarding him the Purple Heart...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023408
On 15 November 2007, his commander informed him he was initiating action to separate him for a pattern of misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12b, and recommending he receive an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. He also provides: * a DFAS Form 702 for April 2007 showing him as an SGT/E-5 * a promotion packet showing he was considered for promotion in MOS 13P * a promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023416
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was awarded the "Tet Offensive Campaign Medal." Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for the first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023420
Therefore, he should be awarded the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. Therefore, he is entitled to four bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 accordingly. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023422
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 his honorable service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 by: a. adding the entry "HONORABLE" to item 13a; b. adding the entry "DD Form 256A" to item 13b; and c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023425
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100023425 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Item 31 (Foreign Service) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 20 August 1966 to 30 July 1967. 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 period of honorable active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023428
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his correct date of birth. He provides: * his Certificate of Live Birth * a DA Form 1966/1 (Application for Enlistment - Armed Forces of the United States) * his DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His military personnel record also contains a DD Form 1966/1 and a DA Form 428 that show his date of birth as 9 December 1956.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023430
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100023430 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Later versions of Army Regulation 635-5 during the Vietnam era provided for documenting Vietnam service in the remarks block of the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023431
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that he was released from active duty in the pay grade of E-5 and that he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Accordingly, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 25 June 1969 to 29 March 1971 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. There are no orders awarding him the CIB in his records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023432
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant's discharge processing documentation is not of record; however, his DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 2 October 1970 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability) for frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. _________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023433
The applicant, on behalf of her deceased spouse (a former service member (FSM)), requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. The FSM's military record is not available to the Board for review. This case is being considered using the WD AGO Form 53-55 and the document from the FSM's medical record provided by the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023448
The applicant states her discharge is correct, but the RE code is incorrect. The evidence of record shows that when the SPD is "JFL," the Soldier's RE code should be "3." ____________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 | 20100023449
On 10 May 1997, he was retired and placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) the following day. There is no evidence of record which shows he completed 20 years of active service. However, time spent on the TDRL is not active service and does not count for service time or regular retirement time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023455
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 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 evidence shows he was given the BCD for committing the offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023456
On 21 April 1970, the VA awarded him a service-connected disability rating of 10% for traumatic arthritis in his back. If the medical evaluation board (MEB) determines the Soldier does not meet retention standards, the board will recommend referral of the Soldier to a physical evaluation board (PEB). Without a PEB, the applicant could not have been issued a medical discharge or separated/retired for physical disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023463
The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the RVN from 4 June 1965 through 14 April 1966 in item 31 (Foreign Service). The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in the RVN from 4 June 1965 through 14 April 1966 and that his unit was awarded the MUC during his tenure of assignment. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected as follows: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023464
The applicant provides the following documents: * a DA Form 61 * a Correction - Written Agreement Officer Accession Bonus Acknowledgement * a DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) * his appointment orders * orders appointing him as a Reserve officer * his DA Form 71 (Oath of Office - Military Personnel) * a Memorandum for Record (MFR) from an Army Career Counselor and an Army Reserve Recruiter * a memorandum relating to his exception to policy request * a letter from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023473
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. On 12 September 1988, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be discharged UOTHC. On 17 March 1994, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023474
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100023474 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 | 20100023477
The applicant requests removal of the four DA Forms 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) from her official military personnel file (OMPF) covering the period 15 April 1999 through 19 August 2002. Part V (Performance and Potential Evaluation (Rater)), paragraph b (Evaluate the rated officer's performance during the rating period and his/her potential for promotion) an "X" in the "Unsatisfactory performance - do not promote" block; c. Part Vc (Comment on Specific aspects of the performance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023478
The applicant provides: * A self-authored statement * Active Duty Orders * DA Form 71 (Oath of Office - Military Personnel) * Academic Record for Alliant International University * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 26 April 2004 * Order Number 310-002, dated 6 November 2007 * E-mail communications exchanged with three individuals * Order Number 310-002, dated 7 April 2008 * DA Form 5074-1-R, dated 14 May 2007 * Request for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023481
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 3 June 1999 to show the: * Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (NPDR) with Numeral "2" * United Nations Medal (UNM) for the United Nations Operation in Somalia (UNOSOM) * Senior Aircraft Crew Member Badge [now called the Senior Aviation Badge] * North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) with one...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023484
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. In addition, no evidence shows he served in active ground combat while an assigned member of an infantry unit of brigade or smaller size during the period for which the Combat Infantryman Badge was authorized for service on the Korea DMZ. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023486
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her foreign service in Iraq. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) states that the DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty. Item 18, for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, enter the statement "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023487
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His records do not contain any evidence that indicates he was ever awarded the Purple Heart by proper authority. The applicant's DA Form 20 does not show he was wounded and his name is not listed on the Vietnam casualty roster.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023489
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states she received NJP on 12 June 2010 from her battalion commander. The applicant contends that her military records should be corrected to show that she was retired in the rank of sergeant, pay grade E-5, due to physical disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023491
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service. The evidence shows he was promoted to sergeant, completed 1 year, 7 months, and 5 days of honorable service during which he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings with no court-martial convictions. As a result, the Board recommends that item 24 of his DD Form 214 by corrected as follows: * Delete the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023492
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, stated that the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. General orders awarded the applicant three awards of the BSM and only one is listed on 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. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 12 March 1968...