ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023493
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 May 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100023493 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. It appears the Incentive Manager Office of the MIARNG requested an exception to policy to allow the applicant to receive the OAB. The State Incentive Manager will verify accession packets as prescribed by state policy for bonus control numbers, accuracy of enlistment contract and bonus addendum, critical skill and bonus unit eligibility, valid position vacancy, and required...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023494
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 May 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100023494 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. He has not presented sufficient evidence to show his discharge under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 was in error or unjust or that his discharge should be changed to either a general or honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023502
Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the AGCM for the period 28 June 1965 to 27 June 1968 and correction of his records to show this award. __________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 | 20100023503
His DD Form 214 with a separation date of 8 August 2005 contains the following entries: * item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) - 0004 00 00 (4 years, zero months, and zero days) * item 12f (Foreign Service) - 0002 04 10 (2 years, 4 months, and 10 days) * item 18 (Remarks) - Served in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (Iraq) from 12 May 2003 thru 14 July 2004 3. He received a PEB and was transferred to the TDRL. Therefore, because he did not deploy during his second period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023504
During its original review of the case, the Board determined there was insufficient evidence to warrant correction of items 4a, 4b, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 30, and accordingly denied his request. Chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) provides for separation due to unsatisfactory performance when, in the commander's judgment, the individual will not become a satisfactory Soldier; retention will have an adverse impact on military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023505
The applicant states, in effect, his unit in Vietnam was awarded the VUA on 9 September 2009 in Permanent Orders 252-09 and he desires that it be added to his records. On 2 May 1967, he was transferred to Vietnam with his unit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the VSM from block 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023508
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100023508 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request for award of the Purple Heart and correction of item 3 (Grade) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show his rank as sergeant. In his previous request he stated a medic treated his ankle quickly then he was transported to the hospital in France.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023516
His contemporaneous DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows the following entries: * item 38 (Record of Assignments) shows he was transferred from Vietnam on 14 February 1968 to the 106th General Hospital, Japan in a patient status; however, the nature of his injury/illness is undetermined * item 40 (Wounds) does not list any combat injuries * item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not list the Purple Heart 7. His service record is void of any orders that show he was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023518
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show this award. The applicant states that the GWOTSM was authorized after he retired but covers the period he served on active duty and he desires to have it awarded and added to his DD Form 214. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023523
The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service individual pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and document accordingly and maintain records for individuals who receive supplemental educational assistance under Public Law 110-252, section 3316. Those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are, by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023527
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze service stars; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023528
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who deployed abroad for service in the Global War on Terrorism operations on or after 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. Her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this medal. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023533
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the entry "DD Form 215 will be issued to provide missing information" be removed from his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 18 May 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the entry "DD Form 215 will be issued to provide...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023539
The applicant requests award of the Bronze Star Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Combat Action Badge. Award of the Combat Action Badge is authorized from 18 September 2001 to a date to be determined. 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 Commendation Medal * Army Achievement Medal * Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze service stars * Overseas...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023540
On 11 September 1992, court-martial charges were preferred against him for one specification of being AWOL from his assigned unit from on or about 19 June 1991 to 4 September 1992. He acknowledged he understood if the discharge request was approved, he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions. On 24 September 1992, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023543
The applicant's DFAS-CL Form 7220/148 shows he is paying for SBP coverage for spouse only based upon his full gross retired pay. A retiree is automatically enrolled in SBP upon retirement at the maximum level of coverage for his or her respective surviving spouse and surviving dependent children unless the retiree elects not to participate, to participate at a lesser level of coverage, elects other than spouse coverage, or is ordered by a court to provide such benefits to a former spouse. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023544
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the name on her discharge documents be changed to her maiden name. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100023544 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100023544 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023546
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) instead of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members who have served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Permanent Order 10-009-001 revoked the award of the ARCOM and Permanent Order 357-043 awarded him the BSM for the same period of service in Iraq.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023548
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Parachutist Badge. During the processing of this case, a staff of the Board requested verification from Fort Benning of the applicant's completion of the Basic Airborne Course, Class 22-90, conducted from 23 March 1990 to 13 April 1990. ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023552
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant states, in effect, his discharge should be upgraded. He requests the Board examine his military records and approve his request for discharge upgrade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023553
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. The VA, however, is not required by law to determine medical unfitness for further military service. In a 17 July 2009...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023554
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he transferred his Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) benefits to his spouse prior to retirement under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. d. The opinion is based on Public Law 110-252 and Army and Department of Defense (DOD) policy requiring a Soldier to be on active duty or a member of the Selected Reserve of the Army in order to transfer benefits. The policy further states the Secretaries...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023555
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Combat Infantryman Badge * Second award of the Bronze Star Medal * Air Medal 2. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023556
He departed Vietnam on 22 January 1970 for assignment to Fort Campbell. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. The Board wants the applicant and all others concerned to know that this action in no way diminishes the sacrifices made by the applicant in service to the United States during the Vietnam War.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023560
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this award. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any substantive evidence that shows he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023564
BOARD DATE: 2 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100023564 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 | 20100023567
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC). Although an honorable discharge (HD) or a general discharge (GD) is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023569
He was honorably discharged from active duty on 30 June 2004 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) by reason of disability with severance pay. His 6 May 1994 Standard Form 600 indicates he was treated on 6 May 1994 for dislocation of his left shoulder while in SWA. The evidence of record shows he underwent a Medical Duty Review Board in February 2001 and was found fully fit and deployable at that time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023575
It states, in pertinent part, that the SPD code JKK is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2), by reason of misconduct (drug abuse). His record shows he accepted nonjudicial punishment for wrongfully using cocaine and his reason for separation was misconduct (drug abuse). As such, evidence shows he was properly discharged and his separation code was administratively correct and in conformance with applicable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023582
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is authorized for participants in military operations within a specific geographic area during a specified time period. Therefore, item 18 of her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this deployment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023594
Public Law 92-425, the SBP, enacted on 21 September 1972, provided that military members could elect to have their retired pay reduced to provide for an annuity after death to surviving dependents. Evidence of record also shows he could have disenrolled from the SBP during the period May 1998 through May 1999. There is no evidence and he has not provided any to show he attempted to terminate his SBP coverage during this period.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023595
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100023595 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 | 20100023596
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Kosovo Campaign Medal. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant was deployed in support of operations in Kosovo from 15 August 1999 through 9 March 2000. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Kosovo Campaign Medal with one bronze service star.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023598
On 25 March 1986, the applicant's commander notified the applicant he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct based on commission of a serious offense. On 21 April 1986, the separation authority approved the separation action and directed that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, based on commission of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023599
The applicant states he was wounded in the right knee by rifle fire from a Polish National near Gelnhausen, Federal Republic of Germany (FRG), on 1 June 1975 and contends that it qualified for award of the Purple Heart because it was caused by hostile enemy action. The applicant provides copies of: * a letter from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command Awards and Decorations Branch informing the applicant he was not entitled to award of the Purple Heart * a letter from the senior officer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023600
The applicant contends his UD should be upgraded to an honorable or a general discharge due to his medical condition. In recommending approval of the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service, the AIT Brigade Commander stated the applicant's past record would in no way be of benefit to the military service and the applicant was not the type of Soldier needed by the Army. His military records contain no evidence which would entitle him to an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023607
The applicant requests payment of a $10,000.00 Officer Accession Bonus (OAB). In his exception to policy request for payment of the OAB, he stated that at the time of his accession into the Minnesota Army National Guard (MNARNG), the chaplain recruiter told him there was only one chaplain position remaining in the MNARNG with the 84th Troop Command. The applicant's records show he submitted an NGB Form 62E (Application for Federal Recognition as an ARNG Officer or Warrant Officer) on 8...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023609
The applicant states she would like to re-enter the military. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. The applicant has done well for herself in the years since her discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023619
BOARD DATE: 2 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100023619 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 | 20100023621
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to add his Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC). The applicant's records contain General Orders Number 620, dated 5 March 1968, which awarded him the BSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the PUC, MUC, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023623
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 18 September 1977, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 5, under the Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP). The pertinent paragraph Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5 provided that members who had completed at least 6 months but less than 36...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023624
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to add: a. the secondary military occupational specialty (SMOS) of 14D (Patriot Missile Crew Chief 1984); and b. his Army Achievement Medal (AAM). The applicant also requests: a. his rank and pay grade be changed from private first class, pay grade E-3 to sergeant, pay grade E-5; b. he be issued an Honorable Discharge Certificate, Army Good Conduct Medal Certificate, Retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023625
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his drill sergeant training and status. Evidence of record shows the applicant's DD Form 214 credits him with 3 months and 27 days of active duty service from 15 July 1971 to 11 November 1971. __________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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023627
It also contains separation orders issued by the United States Army Personnel Center, Fort Lewis, Washington on 30 June 1971 that lists his MOS as 71F in the standard name line. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he held MOS 71F on the date of separation. Given the applicant was properly awarded and held PMOS 71F on the date of his REFRAD it would not be appropriate to revoke this MOS or delete all references to it from the record and DD Form 214 as requested by the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023628
BOARD DATE: 31 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100023628 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or is authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Army Commendation Medal 8. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023634
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. His DD Form 214 and DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) list his awards as the Air Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Combat Infantryman Badge, and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge. The applicant provided no evidence to show he was wounded in action and was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023635
The applicant requests he be paid his enlistment bonus of $8000.00. The opinion states the applicant's initial enlistment contract, dated 22 February 2001, showed he was to be paid an $8000.00 Enlistment Bonus for MOS 11B for which there is no available evidence that he was ever paid. His Defense Finance and Accounting Service records do not show the applicant was ever paid a bonus.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023636
The applicant requests: * award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show this medal and the Army Good Conduct Medal * correction of his DD Form 214 to show his foreign service in Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Spring, including the country, city, dates, or the operations 2. With respect to his dates of deployment, his TCS orders show he deployed on or about 10 September 2000. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023637
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. His chain of command recommended that his request for discharge be denied and that he be tried by court-martial; however, the appropriate authority (a brigadier general) approved his request for discharge on 4 December 1978 and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023639
BOARD DATE: 2 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100023639 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.