ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024220
The applicant requests to be awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) with bronze service stars and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM). He completed 3 years, 2 months, and 3 days of total active service and was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the AFEM, and the Army Service Ribbon. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the ICM with two bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024221
His DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows in: * Section 2 (Chronological Record of Military Service) he was assigned to the U.S. Military Assistance Command in Vietnam and received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings * Section 5 (Service Outside Continental United States) he served in Vietnam from 20 February 1965 through 9 February 1966 * Section 9 (Medals, Decorations and Citations) does not list the Army Good Conduct Medal 4. The applicant's service record is void of evidence which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024223
He was sentenced to be dishonorably discharged from the service, to forfeit all pay and allowances, and to be confined at hard labor for 3 years. The evidence of record shows no basis for upgrading the applicant's dishonorable discharge. He was convicted, and his sentence included a dishonorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024224
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 Meritorious Service Medal. The applicant's military records are not entirely available to the Board for review. The applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 6 (Military Occupational Specialties) he was awarded MOS 75Z5O (Personnel Sergeant) on 3 May 1985; b. item 9 (Awards and Decorations) he was awarded or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024225
On 15 March 2008, the applicant was issued a Relief for Cause OER for the period 16 December 2007 through 1 February 2008 (48 days less leave taken to the United States). When a relief for cause OER is prepared, the rated officer will only be evaluated for performance during the current rating period. However, at the time the applicant allegedly modified the weapons policy, he was serving as the Chief of an RCMTT and there is sufficient credible evidence to show that he informed the MILGP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024226
The applicant requests correction of item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 9 September 1997 by deleting the entry that indicates he received severance pay in the amount of $99,999.99. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 for the period ending 9 September 1997 should be corrected by deleting the entry that indicates he received severance pay and that his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 October 2010 should...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024227
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected by showing both units he served in while in Vietnam. Accordingly, it appears his DD Form 214 properly reflects his last unit of assignment before he was REFRAD and there appears to be no basis for granting his request to add an additional unit to his DD Form 214. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024228
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Haiti) * Two awards of the Army Achievement Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Parachutist Badge * Her service in Haiti in support of Operation Uphold Democracy 2. The applicant states: * she served in Haiti in support of Operation Uphold...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024230
On 2 February 1972, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the issuance of an undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. _______ _ 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 | 20100024234
He also submitted a new request for correction of his record to change the narrative reason for his separation to "medical." He states he is providing documentation showing he was diagnosed with a medical condition by a psychiatrist before his court-martial proceedings for which he should have been medically discharged. He was convicted, sentenced to a BCD, and the conviction and sentence were affirmed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024235
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The evidence of record shows he served in Iraq from 24 March 2003 to 18 September 2003; therefore, he served a qualifying period of service for award of the ICM and he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024236
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 his DD Form 214 does not show he was ever in the infantry but he has a Combat Infantryman Badge that was issued (to him) when he was assigned to 5th Battalion, 11th Infantry, Fort Carson, CO. The evidence of record shows he served in Vietnam in MOS 63B.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024237
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show: * The National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Army Commendation Medal * His rank/grade as sergeant (SGT)/E-5 instead of specialist five (SP5)/E-5 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for the following awards: a. There is no evidence in his records and he did not provide any evidence that shows he served in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024240
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 11 November 2009 to show his deployment to Afghanistan. He states he served in Afghanistan from 5 November 2008 until July 2009 but his DD Form 214 shows no foreign service time. The statement "ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM IAW 10 USC 12302" already appears in item 18 of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024242
Therefore, he is entitled to the KDSM and correction of his records to show this award. The evidence of record shows he met the qualifications for award of the NDSM. 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 his DD Form 214 the following: * Korea Defense Service Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar * Sharpshooter Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024243
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * he is entitled to two bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * he was awarded the Jungle Expert Badge * his unit was awarded the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation 2. The evidence supports the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show the VSM with two bronze service stars and the RVN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024244
His record shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam from 15 July 1966 to 14 July 1967. The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm unit citation, bronze service stars on his Vietnam Service Medal, and any other awards, citations, or medals he may be entitled to was carefully considered and was determined to have merit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024245
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in Vietnam from 12 July through 4 October 1968 * item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion (Mechanized), 5th Infantry, from 20 July to 15 September 1968 * item 38 he received "excellent" and "unknown" conduct and efficiency ratings * item 40 (Wounds) he received a wound to his back on 2 September 1968 and a wound to his right elbow on 14 September 1968 * item 41...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024246
The applicant again accepted NJP on 4 May 1994 for failing to go at the time prescribed to his appointed place of duty. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100024246 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100024246 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024248
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the Army Achievement Medal with 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster. Records show the applicant served during a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item13 of his DD Form 214 the Army Achievement Medal with 2nd Oak Leaf...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024249
The applicant states 135 days lost does not warrant the discharge he received. On 4 August 1971 the applicant was ordered discharged with an undesirable discharge due to unfitness by frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), paragraph 2-9 (Burden of proof) provides that the ABCMR begins its consideration of each case with the presumption of administrative regularity.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024251
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 15 July 1968, be corrected to reflect in block 17c that his date of entry was 14 October 1965 (14 OCT 65). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024255
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, awarding him a campaign medal for Operation Just Cause, and to show the correct spelling of his middle name as Aaron. Based on the above facts and findings, it is appropriate to correct the applicant's records to show that in addition to the awards listed on the DD Form 214, the applicant is also authorized the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Panama), Kuwait Liberation Medal-Saudi...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024257
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show * he was transferred to the 7th Infantry Division while serving in Korea * he served on guard duty patrolling the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) 2. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Korea from 19 November 1967 to on or about 18 December 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024258
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show award of two battle stars and correction of his NA Form 13038 (Certification of Military Service) to show his last grade held was Technical Sergeant and military occupational specialty (MOS) 502 (Sergeant Major). The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024260
He specifically inquires about the: * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Expert Infantryman Badge * Army Commendation Medal (2 awards) * Korean Presidential Unit Citation * ASUA [presumed to mean the Army Superior Unit Award] * United Nations Medal * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge received in Korea 3. By order of the Korean government, the award was also retroactively authorized to every unit of the United States Army which had deployed to Korea between 1950 and 1954. d. A basic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024261
The applicant requests correction of records to show assignment of the highest final disability rating applicable and not less than 50 percent for unfitting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) retroactive to the active duty release date. The PEB further recommended the applicant be placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) with subsequent reevaluation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024263
He also requests removal of the Meritorious Unit Commendation previously awarded by the Board in paragraph 6 of the Discussion and Conclusions section of his previous Record of Proceedings (ROP). The applicant states his PCS orders, dated 27 June 1991, should show he was awarded the Overseas Service Ribbon. On 13 May 2010, the Board, in effect, denied his request for award of the Overseas Service Ribbon because he did not complete the required 24 months overseas.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024266
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024266 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 | 20100024267
The applicant served in SWA during his period of service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding the DD Form 215 issued on 10 March 1992; b. adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the: * Kuwait Liberation Medal - Saudi Arabia * Kuwait Liberation Medal - Kuwait c. adding to item 18 of his DD Form 214 the entry Service in Southwest Asia From 901220 - 910507. 2. The Board further determined that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024269
The applicant's complete service medical records were not available for review. There are no orders in his military personnel record awarding him the Purple Heart and his name does not appear on the Vietnam casualty listing. There are no orders in the applicant's official military personnel file or in ADCARS awarding him the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024270
General Orders Number 189, issued by Headquarters, 85th Evacuation Hospital, on 10 December 1967 awarded him the Purple Heart (1st Award) for wounds received in action in Vietnam on 7 December 1967. There are no orders or other evidence in the applicants military service records showing he was wounded on any date other than 7 December 1967. No other dates or wounds are listed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024272
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024272 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 | 20100024275
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20090009932 on 27 October 2009. The applicant's records were destroyed in the 1973 fire at the NPRC; however, the Board reviewed the available reconstructed records as well as the documents provided by the applicant in its previous consideration of his application. In those cases,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024276
On 13 January 1968, the applicant's battalion commander submitted a request to award the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received as a result of hostile action on 3 January 1968. The Vietnam casualty list, the telegram to the applicant's parents, and the applicant's commander's recommendation that the applicant be awarded the Purple Heart is sufficient evidence to support that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action on 3 January 1968 and awarded the Purple Heart. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024277
He states: * he admits to being absent without leave (AWOL) for an extended period of time, but it is obvious he was not unfit to serve because he achieved the rank/grade of specialist four/E-4 * it is unfair for the military to punish him indefinitely, especially at a time when he needs Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical treatment and other benefits * he is concerned the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) did not request the specific facts and circumstances...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024283
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His birth registration card and documents in his service record show his DOB as 14 January 1950. However, his DD Forms 214 for the periods ending 29 June 1972 and 12 September 1977 show his DOB as 14 June 1950.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024284
Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. The applicant elected not to participate in the SBP and his spouse concurred with his election on 29 December 2004. The applicant states it was never his or his spouse's intention to enroll in the SBP; yet, he paid SBP premiums...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024291
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024291 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 | 20100024292
However, the DA Form 3286 (Statement for Enlistment U.S. Army Enlistment Program U.S. Army Delayed Enlistment Program), dated 15 February 2007, he completed shows he would receive the LRP, amongst other incentives. The MGIB is not available to Soldiers who enlist for the LRP. Since the applicant elected the MGIB, he could not receive the LRP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024294
Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. The evidence of record shows the FSM and applicant were divorced in 1992. Upon application for retired pay in 1996, he made an election not to participate in the SBP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024295
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024295 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 | 20100024299
She provides: * the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) * general orders awarding the FSM a Certificate of Merit * the FSM's death certificate * general orders pertaining to battle participation credit and campaigns * newspaper clippings * the FSM's Army of the United States Honorable Discharge Certificate CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The FSM served in the 12th Armored Division during a period for which the unit received occupation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024300
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 15 August 1986, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service - in lieu of trial court-martial with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024301
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 June 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024301 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests reversal of the decision to recoup his reenlistment bonus. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was allowed to retain his reenlistment bonus, that his bonus recoupment actions were an erroneous collection/debt, and that all funds collected from him to date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024305
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 May 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024305 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 22 May 1981, the convening authority approved the sentence, ordered the applicant's confinement in the USDB, Fort Leavenworth, KS, and directed the record of trial be forwarded to The Judge Advocate General of the Army for review by a Court of Military Review. Thus, the medical records the applicant provided offer no mitigating evidence in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024309
COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. Counsel requests amendment of U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (USACIDC) Report of Investigation (ROI) 0008-05-CID427-1XXXX-6XX/ 5YXX/9XX to remove the applicant's name from the titling block and removal of a DA Form 4833 (Commander's Report of Disciplinary or Administrative Action) from the ROI. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting item 3 of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024310
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. PFC A--- harassed him all the time. Upon his return to military control on 5 August 1986, he requested a discharge in lieu of facing a court-martial and acknowledged he could be discharged under conditions other than honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024312
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the GWOTSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the areas of eligibility designated for award of the GWOTEM, ACM, or ICM. The evidence of record shows the applicant was an infantryman assigned to a ranger unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024316
No evidence of record shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. In the absence of orders or other evidence of record showing he was injured or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam, the award certificate provided by the applicant is not sufficient as a basis for amending his DD Form 214 to show award of the Purple Heart. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings...