ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023828
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. The evidence of record does not show, and the applicant did not provide any conclusive evidence to show, that the FSM received wounds as a result of hostile action or that he was treated by medical personnel for those wounds. In the absence of corroborating documentary evidence that shows the FSM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023831
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains the Army's awards policy. 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. 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. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 26 May 1966...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023833
His records show that he received excellent conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service and his record is void of any derogatory information that would serve to disqualify him for award of the AGCM. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023836
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His service record does not contain orders showing he was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon. The applicant's service record is void of evidence which shows he was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon by the Department of the Navy; therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant's requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023837
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100023837 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 | 20100023845
The applicant requests that his constructive service credit be re-calculated and that he be issued a new DA Form 5074-1-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Health Services Officer). The advisory opinion provided by the Human Resources Command in coordination with Recruiting Command officials indicates the applicant was not given day-to-day credit for his USAR service and as a result he was not given the proper constructive service credit or date of rank for promotion to the rank of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023846
The applicant provides the following documents in support of her application: * DA Form 199 (PEB Proceedings) * DA Form 3937 (MEB Proceedings) * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Doctors Letter, dated 2006 * VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) Disability Award, dated 2007 * VA Disability Award, dated 2003 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. An award or change in the disability rating granted by the VA would not call into question the application of the fitness...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023855
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100023855 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests five orders concerning the award of his Army Good Conduct Medals be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the following orders from the applicant's OMPF: * Orders Number 253-03, dated 10 September 2010,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023857
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM), a second award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM). The evidence of record confirms the applicant completed two tours of duty in Korea during the period of eligibility for the KDSM. It also confirms he served on active duty during two separate NDSM periods of eligibility...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023859
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect that his last name is spelled as HOPPER instead of HOOPER and that he be awarded the appropriate awards for his service in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. The applicant states, in effect, that his last name is incorrectly spelled on his DD Form 214 and his DD Form 214 does not reflect his service or awards for service in Vietnam or Southeast Asia. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023870
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100023870 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 | 20100023872
The applicant requests, in effect, his military records and item 5 (Date of Birth) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 13 May 1991 be corrected to show he was born on 21 December 1948. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 for the period ending 13 May 1991 * Email, dated 3 March 2010, from the Alabama Army National Guard * Amended birth certificate * Birth certificate * DD Form 214 for the period ending 4 March 1971 * NGB [National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023873
There is no evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was awarded the GWOTEM. The evidence of record shows the applicant's unit was awarded the Oregon Army National Guard Superior Unit Award; however, State unit awards are not authorized for entry on the DD Form 214. Records show the applicant: a. graduated from the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY, and he was commissioned on 1 June 2002; b. served in Iraq from 1 June 2004 to 31 May 2005 and he: (1)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023875
The applicant requests correction of his name and race shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 13 April 1964. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing his first name as ALLAN on his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 13 April 1964. ____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023876
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect completion of the Air Assault Course and that block 19b be changed to reflect that his nearest relative is his father (Lloyd D.) instead of his uncle (John C.). While he offers no explanation for the change at this time, he named his uncle/loco-parentis as his nearest relative at the time his DD Form 214 was prepared. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023880
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and Air Medal (AM) (6th Award) and with "V" Device. The available evidence of record fails to show the applicant was awarded the CIB. Although the applicant's DD Form 214 shows the AM (5th OLC), there is no evidence of record and he has provided none to show he was awarded the AM (6th Award) and with "V" Device.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023882
The applicant provides his DD Form 214. He completed 2 years, 9 months, and 14 days of active service during this period. He was issued a DD Form 214 for the period of service from 23 August 1979 through 30 November 1996.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023886
On 23 February 1984, his unit commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, paragraph 13-2, for unsatisfactory performance. The unit commander advised the applicant of his rights to consult with legal counsel, to submit written statements in his own behalf, and to obtain copies of documents that would be sent to the separation authority supporting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023888
The applicant states the FSM's military service record shows he was a part of the Mortar Battery Honor Guard, 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry in June of 1962. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) sets forth requirements for award of basic marksmanship qualification badges. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 26 of the FSM's DD Form 214 the: * National Defense Service Medal * Sharpshooter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023891
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100023891 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 | 20100023900
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant, the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, correction of her father's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to add the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 27 of the FSM's DD Form 214 the: * Bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023902
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 Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant states he served with the 11th Infantry Brigade in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) in 1968. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023903
The applicant requests correction of his date of rank (DOR) for promotion to lieutenant colonel (LTC) from 28 July 2010 to 17 January 2009. He states he received orders to Iraq effective 31 January 2010 and he was promoted to the rank of LTC effective 28 July 2010, but should have been promoted on 17 January 2009 in accordance with Deployed T10 Officer Promotion Guidance, dated 1 July 2007. In the absence of evidence to dispute the information contained in the advisory opinion, there...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023906
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. He received nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under the provisions of Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), as follows: * on 28 August 1970, for being absent without leave (AWOL) from 16 to 21 August 1970 * on 26 October 1970, for being AWOL from 11 to 25 October 1970 5. He acknowledged he understood if the discharge request was approved, he may be discharged under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023907
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his military records to show that he was authorized to live off post and to receive basic allowance for housing (BAH). On 21 July 2008, by memorandum through his company commander and the Family Housing Office to the garrison commander, the applicant requested an exception to the policy concerning authority to reside off post. The applicant contends his records should be corrected to show that he was authorized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023908
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. On 27 February 1972, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023909
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He had been advised of the implications that were attached to his request and that by submitting his request, he acknowledged that he was guilty of the charge against him or of a lesser or included offense that allowed the imposition of a bad conduct or a dishonorable discharge; c. He did not desire further rehabilitation or to continue service in the military; d. He understood that if his request...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023910
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. There also is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows that he was treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in the RVN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023912
e. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for 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 on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. This available evidence is sufficient to correct his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023915
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 May 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100023915 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His contention that his BCD should be upgraded because it does not properly reflect his service or duty to the U.S. Army and had no bearing on his job performance was carefully considered; however, there is no evidence that shows his GCM was in error or unjust. Trial by a GCM was warranted by the serious nature of the offenses for which he was charged and convicted and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023916
The letters provided by the applicant with his application from the DFAS indicate that his SBP election was received at the DFAS on 16 April 2010 and because it was received after the 1 year anniversary of his marriage, his SBP election could not be implemented. The applicant did not provide evidence and the available records do not contain evidence to show the date his application was postmarked. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023918
However, the available evidence includes a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that contains the authority and reason for discharge. The DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 20 September 1978 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. There is no evidence that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023919
In a self-authored memorandum to the Board, dated 13 October 2010, the applicant states his rater did not sign in to the battalion until late July 2005, which is almost 4 months after the beginning of the first rating period and does not coincide with his counseling periods. His rater and senior rater were the same as the relief for cause NCOER. The applicant has not submitted any evidence to support his contentions that: a. his battalion commander directed his relief; b. his rater did not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023920
Evidence shows that on 31 August 1995 the applicant was informed in writing of the error on his DD Form 214 that this error would be corrected by ARPERCEN. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct item 18 of his DD Form 214 entry to show the applicant in fact completed his first full term of service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 18 of his DD Form 214 the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023923
The applicant requests: * removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 12 April 2010, from his official military personnel file (OMPF) * removal of a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) from his OMPF 2. It states application for removal of a DA Form 2627 from a Soldier's OMPF based on an error or injustice will be made to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). Army Regulation 15-185 (Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023925
There are no other military records available. There is insufficient evidence of record or independent evidence that suggests the date of birth recorded in his military records was a material error. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided which shows his date of birth as 13 April will be filed in his official military personnel file (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023927
Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued at the time does not show award of the Kosovo Campaign Medal. Although the evidence of record fails to confirm the applicant served in Kosovo as a member of Task Force Hawk between October 1999 and November 2000, the DFAS record does confirm he received HF/IDP and CZTE for service in Serbia/Albania between 31 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023929
The applicant states he was wounded in Vietnam on 27 December 1968 and 4 January 1969; however, only one award of the Purple Heart is shown on his DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows the applicant 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. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Purple Heart and the Vietnam Service Medal; and b. adding to item 24 of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023930
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides the Army's awards policy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023931
The applicant has two DD Forms 214. The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period 1 December 1969 through 19 July 1972 shows he served: * 8 months and 18 days of other service (USAR DEP and prior RA service) * 2 years, 7 months, and 19 days of active service during the current period * 2 years and 12 days of foreign service (Vietnam and Germany) * in Vietnam from 1 December 1969 through 26 September 1970 10. There are no errors concerning the dates of entry and the Vietnam service on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023932
The applicant requests item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 3 June 2003 be corrected to show the Army Achievement Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster instead of the Army Achievement Medal. His DD Forms 214 for the periods ending 6 November 1991 and 3 June 2003 should be corrected to show this medal. Since the governing regulation states item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023934
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. A discharge under other than honorable conditions would normally be directed for an individual who was discharged for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023945
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-24 states an officer will normally receive an honorable characterization of service when the quality of the officer's service has met the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for an officer. The applicant's contention the characterization of her discharge should be upgraded to honorable and the reason for her discharge changed because it was unjust has been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023946
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 September 1970 shows he was awarded the: * National Defense Service Medal * Commendation Ribbon with Metal Pendant and one oak leaf cluster * Armed Forces Reserve Medal * CIB * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023951
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 16 September 2005, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 5-13, by reason of a personality disorder with an honorable discharge. On 6 October 2005, the separation authority approved the proposed separation action against the applicant in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023954
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100023954 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 | 20100023961
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be changed to a general under honorable conditions discharge. The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 5 September 1969 for a period of three 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 | 20100023971
On 18 February 1975, the company commander notified the applicant that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unfitness. He requested many times for a discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023975
There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Those that test positive for the presence of drugs at this point undergo the same screen once again. While it is possible for Ibuprofen to cause a false positive in an initial (EMIT) screen for marijuana and its derivatives, DOD testing procedures require such samples to undergo a much...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023976
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his blood group in item 30 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge). The regulation in effect at the time provided the blood group would be entered in item 30 from the Immunization Record (Standard Form 601) or the Enlisted Qualification Record.