ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023978
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Combat Action Badge * Three awards of the Army Commendation Medal * Army Achievement Medal 2. With respect to the two additional Army Commendation Medals the applicant claims to have been awarded, there is no evidence in his records and he did not provide any evidence that shows he was awarded any additional awards of the Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023980
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a more favorable discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. ___________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 | 20100023985
On 5 August 1982, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and he was advised of the basis for the contemplated trial by court-martial for an offense punishable by a bad conduct discharge or a discharge under other than honorable conditions, the maximum permissible punishment authorized under the UCMJ, the possible effects of a request for discharge, and of the procedures and rights that were available to him. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 25 August 1982. The evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023986
The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 21 November 1966. General orders also entitle the applicant to the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation; therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show this unit award 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. deleting from item 24 of the applicant's DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023990
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 5a (Grade, Rate or Rank) of his DD Form 214 shows he was separated in the rank of SP5. Based on Army Regulation 635-5, the rank in which enlisted personnel served at the time of separation will be shown on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023992
He did not feel he could leave his mother by herself in her condition. A memorandum, dated 18 December 1970, that shows the Commanding General, U.S. Army Field Artillery Center and Fort Sill, Fort Sill, OK, approved his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability) by reason of unfitness with the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate; and b. His record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023993
However, item 24 of the DD Form 214 at the time of the applicant's 1971 separation was required to show all awards the Soldier has received during his military service. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and that he participated in seven campaigns during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214, dated 28 March 1971, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023994
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that individuals authorized the Afghanistan Campaign Medal must have served in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214: a. item 12f to show "0000 09 05"; b. item 13 to add the Army Commendation Medal, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023996
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item 22c of his DD Form 214 the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023999
The advisory official stated: a. in consultation with the Surgeon's Office, the medical evidence shows the applicant should have been administratively discharged in June 1996 instead of being allowed to remain the ARNG until he was transferred to the Retired Reserve in March 2003. b. the applicant's 1996 physical identified a medically disqualifying disease and the medication prescribed to treat it in Army Regulation 40-501, chapter 3. A retention physical was performed in 2001 and his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024000
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024000 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 | 20100024003
On 24 November 2009, the Board granted him partial relief in that the evidence did not confirm his exact dates or length of service in Vietnam but there was sufficient evidence to conclude he served in Vietnam which entitled him to the Vietnam Service Medal. The evidence of record shows the applicant was assigned to USASA - Pacific. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024004
BOARD DATE: 10 May 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024004 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests to be awarded the Purple Heart (PH) and the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and to be promoted to sergeant/pay grade E-5. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant met the minimum time-in-service and time-in-grade requirements to be recommended for promotion to sergeant/pay grade E-5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024005
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 27 June 1963 with prior service in the Army National Guard, was awarded the military occupational specialty of heavy weapons infantryman, served in Vietnam from 21 September 1965 to 11 July 1966, and was promoted to pay grade E-4. Department of the Army General Orders Number 8, dated 1974, awarded all personnel assigned to U.S. Army Vietnam from 8 February 1962 through 28 March 1973 the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024006
He also stated he would continue to be AWOL until he got out. 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. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against him or her or of a lesser-included offense which authorizes the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge and he or she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024007
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under honorable conditions (general) discharge to fully honorable. On 19 December 1994, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct and directed the applicant be furnished an under honorable conditions (general) discharge. The evidence of record further shows the applicant's discharge was appropriate because the quality of his service was not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024008
The applicant requests correction to her DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show her married name and all her awards to include award of the Combat Medical Badge. 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. There is no document filed within her personnel service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024012
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (AD)) for the period ending 26 August 2001 by amending item 12a (Date Entered AD) This Period) to show 21 February 1995. His record contains a third DD Form 4 that shows he reenlisted in the RA on 27 August 1997, for 4 years. Based on the dates contained on his DD Form 4, it would be appropriate to amend item 12a of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 26 August 2001 to show 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024016
e. The removal of all Promotion Review Board (PRB) and Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings (ROP) and associated records/documentation from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) f. To the extent the ABCMR is unable to grant relief, forward his case to the Secretary of the Army (SA). The ABCMR consider only the evidence of record. The applicant provides the following documents: * Email exchange with the Director, ABCMR * Previous ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024019
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in Vietnam from 19 August 1965 to 19 June 1966 * item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned for duty in Vietnam with Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), from 16 September 1965 to 15 June 1966 * item 38 he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings 4. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024020
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was partially disabled at the time of his release from active duty. The applicant, in effect, contends his military records should be corrected to show his narrative reason for separation is medical disability. There is medical evidence showing the applicant had a slight loss of hearing while on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024022
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and to show his time served in the Republic of Korea (ROK). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the KDSM. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant served a qualifying tour of duty in the ROK for award of the KDSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024023
His records contain various forms and orders that list only his service number and not his SSN. Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "55x-xx-x4xx." With respect to correcting his DD Form 214 to show award of the Purple Heart, his record shows he served in Vietnam for almost 15 months.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024024
The applicant requests, in effect, that his medical condition(s) be evaluated by a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB). However, on 2 March 2007, he was honorably released from active duty due to completion of required active service and transferred to the USAR Control Group (Annual Training). The complete facts and circumstances surrounding his subsequent treatment, medical evaluations, physicals, and determination of fitness or unfitness for duty are not available for review with this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024026
As a new issue, he requests the addition of his two awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) to his DD Form 214. There are no available general orders showing the applicant was awarded the ARCOM. _______ _ 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 | 20100024028
The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. He should be awarded this badge and have his records corrected to show it. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the applicant the Combat Infantryman Badge and adding to his DD Form 214 the * Purple Heart * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * Combat Infantryman Badge * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024029
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. Accordingly, on 11 April 1969 the applicant was separated with an undesirable discharge. 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 | 20100024032
However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 17 October 1973, in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) paragraph 13-5a (1), for unfitness-frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities, with issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate, and an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024035
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 5 June 1969. The applicant's DA Form 20 shows he was wounded on 20 December 1969 and a hospital admission diagnosis document shows he received multiple fragment wounds from an exploding fragment device while on patrol in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024043
The applicant requests he be given a $10,000 Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (PSEB). The regulation is clear on the options given to a Soldier who is promised an incentive which the Army cannot provide. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024044
He was transferred to Fort Bragg, North Carolina to undergo basic training. However, his records do contain a duly authenticated DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged on 4 December 1975 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 due to a conviction by civil authorities with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024052
Counsel states the applicant was promoted to SGT according to records from the Provost Marshal General's Office and other documentation that are included with his application. Evidence shows the applicant's discharge document does not contain this entry. The Board requests that the ARBA, CMD Promulgation provide administrative relief by adding to Item 55 (Remarks) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 "PRISONER OF WAR, Company E, 12th Infantry, 20 December 1944 to June 1945" and providing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024054
The applicant requests that his Reentry Eligibility (RE) code be changed so he may be allowed to reenter the U.S. Army. On 10 January 1997, the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), chapter 9 (Separation for Alcohol or Other Drug Abuse), paragraph 9-2 (Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure), was approved. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024055
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 12 April 1968, the applicant completed basic airborne training and departed Fort Benning, Georgia for duty in the RVN. The letter restates much of what the applicant stated in his VA claim statement; but, also acknowledges that the applicant has been given VA benefits even though his AWOL exceeded 180 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024059
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). On 4 April 1990, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the applicant be issued a UOTHC discharge. There is no indication the applicant 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 | 20100024062
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal and the Army recruiter ring. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DA Form 638-1 (Recommendation for Award) of the Meritorious Service Medal * Two memoranda * Certificate of Commendation * Army Achievement Medal order amendment CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. __________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024065
The applicant's Officer Record Brief shows: a. Item 12 (Record of Service), block f (Foreign Service), fails to show he completed any foreign service this period. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant deployed with his unit to Kuwait or Iraq.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024066
DD Form 1351-2, dated 22 April 1982, as provided by the applicant, indicates his pay grade at the time was E-4. The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant held the rank of SP4 and pay grade E-4 at the time of his release from active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) to show in item 4a and 4b his rank and pay grade as SP4 and E-4,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024072
BOARD DATE: 5 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024072 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he served in Kuwait/Iraq for 12 months from April 2003 to April 2004 but his DD Form 214 omitted this foreign service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from block 12f of his DD Form 214 the entry "0000 00 00" and replacing it with the entry "0000 11 24"; b. adding to block...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024073
The applicant states: a. he served in Vietnam; b. that after contacting the National Personnel Record Center (NPRC), he found he was unknowingly issued an ARCOM and AGCM based on his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II); c. that based on his latest DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), his records were not properly annotated to show the campaigns stars he is authorized for his service in Vietnam from 22 April 1969 through 11 November 1970; d. he may have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024078
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. On 12 January 1994, the applicant was notified by his unit commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of paragraph, 14-12c, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024083
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable or a general discharge. On 25 February 1991, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions. He submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial and the appropriate authority approved his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024089
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The SPD code of "KFS" is the correct code for Soldiers separating under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 by reason of in lieu of trial by court-martial. His request for a chapter 10 discharge, even after appropriate and proper consultation with a military lawyer, tends to show he wished to avoid the court-martial conviction and the punitive discharge that he might have received.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024094
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect his foreign service and his awards for service in Vietnam. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024095
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he entered service as a commissioned officer while residing in San Antonio, Texas, and not in Phoenix, Arizona, as shown on his DD Form 214. The available evidence clearly shows that at the time of his commissioning and subsequent order to active duty, the applicant's place of entry and home of record were both San Antonio, Texas.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024096
Further, he states, in effect, his DD Form 214 does not show award of the Combat Action Badge, combat stripes (properly known as overseas service bars), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Primary Leadership Medal (properly known as the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Professional Development Ribbon), Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) and with "V" Device, Southwest Asia Ribbon (properly known as the Southwest Asia Service Medal), Army Achievement Medal, Expert Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024103
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) listing his primary military occupational specialty (PMOS) and by changing the following: * Reentry eligibility (RE) code * Separation program designator (SPD) code * Narrative reason for separation 2. Army Regulation 635-5-1 prescribes the specific authorities, reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. This regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024104
The applicant requests reconsideration of his request to remove his Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the period 17 March 2007 through 16 March 2008 from his official military personnel file (OMPF). The applicant states the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) misinterpreted the rules pertaining to senior rater (SR) qualifications. The evidence clearly shows COL (P) W____ was designated his SR for a period of more than 60 consecutive days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024106
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. In the absence of evidence showing he was wounded as a result of hostile action and was treated for such wounds and that the medical treatment was made a matter of official record, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024107
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024107 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.