ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024108
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as xxx-xx-5192 instead of xxx-xx-8158. 2. All of the documents in his service personnel records show his SSN as xxx-xx-8158. 4. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document, along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided which confirms his SSN will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024111
The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. The POW Medal is to be issued only to those U.S. military personnel and other personnel granted creditable U.S. military service who were taken prisoner and held captive: (1) while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States. The applicant requests correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 to show award of the POW Medal, Honorable Service Lapel Button, and the World War II Victory Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024114
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024114 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states she was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days she 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 | 20100024116
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. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024117
The applicant requests his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. The applicant's military records are not available; however, his WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he served in the ETO from 10 March 1944 to 3 January 1946 with the 302nd Signal Operations Battalion. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024118
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Action Badge, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal for his service in Afghanistan, and the Iraq Campaign Medal for his service in Iraq. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and to correct his records to show this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024119
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024119 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 | 20100024120
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Awards and Decorations) governed award of the CIB to Army forces operating in South Vietnam. MACV Directive 672-1 (Awards and Decorations) provided for award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024122
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his award of the Parachutist Badge. While the sincerity of the applicants claim that he was awarded the Parachutist Badge is not in doubt, there is insufficient evidence remaining in the available records to establish that he was in fact awarded the Parachutist Badge or that he retained the award of the Parachutist Badge until the date of his discharge. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024123
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024123 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states she was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days she 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 | 20100024125
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024125 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 | 20100024126
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024126 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 | 20100024127
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024127 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 | 20100024128
The applicant states: * she was not given constructive credit for 2 months of active time following her graduation from West Point when she accessed as a Medical Corps officer * she was given an honorable discharge on 30 July 1992 and her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows credit for 60 days of active service as a second lieutenant * she was then placed in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) for the next 4 years * when she was commissioned on active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024132
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024132 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 | 20100024133
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024133 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states she was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days she 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 | 20100024135
The applicant requests upgrade of his discharge characterized as under other than honorable conditions to honorable. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Further, the evidence shows he appeared before a board of officers with his counsel and the board found him unfit for further retention in the military.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024136
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence to support award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024139
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active enlisted service. 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. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding him the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024143
Accordingly, he was honorably discharged on 21 March 2007, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, due to a condition, not a disability. Many times, the cause of cardiomyopathy is not known. Given the applicant's short service on active duty, there is no evidence that his condition was incurred while he was on active duty, only that it was discovered while he was on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024146
Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024150
On 12 December 1975, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records also denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service at any time after court-martial charges were preferred. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024151
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show all the awards to which he is entitled to, such as the Army Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Korea Defense Service Medal, and the Cold War Medal. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024152
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service. The applicant states his DD Form 214 shows award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the National Defense 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 12f of his DD Form 214 the entry "0000 00 00" and replacing it with the entry "0000 06 24"; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024153
The applicant requests award of the Combat Action Badge and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars in lieu of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * A second award of the Army Commendation Medal 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members who have served in direct support of OIF. Therefore, he is entitled to correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024156
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending on 12 December 2005 to show his correct prior service. His DD Form 214 for this period shows he completed 4 months of creditable active service. He was ordered to active duty in support of OIF on 28 June 2004 and he was honorably released from active duty on 12 December 2005 having completed 1 year, 5 months, and 15 days of net active service this period.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024157
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence that he was authorized or awarded the Bronze Star Medal. There are no orders or Army records that show the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal or that he was recommended for the award; and c. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support the applicant's claim to the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024161
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant, through a Member of Congress, requests a record correction for the Purple Heart and "2 more clusters." While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicants failure to timely file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024164
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his home of record and mailing address after separation as Columbus, Ohio. It states a Soldier's initial enlistment contract is the source document for the home of record entry in item 7b of the DD Form 214. The applicant's DD Forms 4 clearly show the applicant provided Newport News, Virginia, as his home of record at the time of his enlistment in 2000 and again when he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024165
His military personnel record shows that he was promoted to the rank of SGT in the USAR on 17 July 1998 by 89th Regional Support Command Orders 198-7. His DD Form 214 shows he was honorably discharged on 12 September 2001 after the completion of required active service. Army Regulation 635-5 clearly states the DD Form 214 is a clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024166
There is no available evidence showing that the DVA has rated the applicant's medical condition. An award or change in the disability rating granted by the DVA would not call into question the application of the fitness standards and the disability ratings assigned by proper military medical authorities during the applicants processing through the Army PDES based on the medical evidence and the severity of a condition as it existed at the time. As a result, absent any evidence the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024171
Reservists are not subject to the UCMJ when not in an active status, hence how could it be considered disrespectful or conduct unbecoming a commissioned officer to say this at anytime to anyone; h. he formally submitted a request for transfer to a local Reserve unit within commuting distance pursuant to Army Regulation; i. he resided well over 100 miles from Phoenix at the time and Army regulations command that Reservists will drill at local units; j. he was flagged only because he requested...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024172
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 Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) for the period 29 October to 30 November 1967. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024177
The applicant states he spent more than enough time in combat in Vietnam. The applicants military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 16 March 1971 and he was awarded military occupational specialty MOS 11B (Light Weapons Infantryman). In the absence of orders awarding the applicant the CIB or evidence to show he served in active ground combat there is insufficient evidence in which to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024179
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 12 October 2010 to show he: * was awarded the Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM) with one bronze service star, the NATO Medal (International Security Force Afghanistan (ISAF)), and Combat Action Badge (CAB) * had 6 months and 25 days of foreign service during this period of service * completed the Small Arms Master Gunner (SAMG), Defense Advanced GPS...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024183
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is authorized for qualifying service after 1 July 1958 in military operations within a specific geographic area during a specified time period. The governing regulation for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal shows that it was awarded for service in Lebanon during the period 1 July 1958 through 1 November 1958. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024185
Evidence shows that, due to no fault of the applicant, his OER with a through date of 7 September 2009 was not completed in time and was not presented to the FY10 AMEDD promotion board for consideration. The omission of this OER may have caused the applicant to not to be selected for promotion to captain for a second time resulting in his discharged from the USAR. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024187
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal and the Air Assault Badge * Item 14 (Military Education) to show completion of the Air Assault School and Army Correspondence Course Program, AIPD (Army Institute for Professional Development) 2. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024189
The applicant states his DD Form 214 has no record of his deployment of Afghanistan or Iraq. His records show he had service in Iraq and in Afghanistan. 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 as follows: * Item 12f: 0000 Years, 10 Month(s), 18 Day(s) * Item 13: adding the: * Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award) * Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze service star * Iraq Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024190
His duty assignments in Vietnam are not available. The orders provided by the applicant which show he received the BSM for meritorious achievement in Vietnam is accepted as sufficient evidence with which to add a second award of the BSM to his DD Form 214. Since his records are not available, and no evidence shows he was assigned to Troop E, 1st Platoon, 17th Cavalry, in Vietnam during the period 7 October 1966 to 4 December 1966, there is insufficient evidence with which to add the PUC to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024191
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 2 July 1992 to show his correct date of enlistment. The applicant provides: * his military occupational specialty (MOS) orders, dated 3 October 1977 * his DD Form 214 for the period ending 2 July 1992 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024193
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. His enlistment record and service personnel records show the first name Edxxx.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024196
Item 3 (Summary of offenses, pleas, and findings) of a DA Form 4430-R, dated 3 April 1991, shows the applicant was charged with the offense of conduct unbecoming an officer by engaging in conversations and discussions to commit murder, in violation of Article 133 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The letter noted a DA Form 4833 (Commanders Report of Disciplinary or Administrative Act ) reflected that he underwent a general court-martial and was found guilty of conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024197
The applicant requests his military records be corrected to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve upon his removal from the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL). He states the orders removing him from the TDRL show he was not in an LOD status when his disability had been determined to be in LOD. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * revoking U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command Orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024210
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024210 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 | 20100024211
The applicant states that he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in Vietnam; however, it was not added to his DD Form 214. A review of his records failed to show he was awarded the Purple Heart; however, his name is contained on the Vietnam casualty listing as being wounded on 25 May 1969. 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 for the period ending 13 September 1977 as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024214
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows that, at the time of his assignment to the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry, this unit was cited for award of the: (1) Valorous Unit Award for the period 11 through 31 August 1969 by Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 43, dated 1972 (2) Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 24 August through 31 December 1969 by DAGO Number 42, dated 1972 b. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024216
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. __________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 | 20100024217
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024217 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was wounded in action in the RVN on 1 June 1967 and that he was awarded the PH by proper authority as announced in official orders. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 24 of his DD Form 214 by deleting the current Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024219
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). She also requests award of a campaign medal for Operation Enduring Freedom. Her DD Form 214 shows the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) as an authorized award among other awards.