ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007398
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to document his service in Bosnia and that he be awarded the Combat Action Badge (CAB). _______ _ _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 | 20100007399
Notwithstanding the advisory opinion, Involuntary AIP is based upon extension beyond 365 days of BOG in theater. Therefore, he was entitled to Involuntary AIP for the period he was in theater in excess of 365 days. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he was deployed under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12302, during the period 29 January 2004 to 27 January 2005; b. showing his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007400
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200 states, in pertinent part, that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. However, the evidence of record does not show that an error or injustice exists in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007401
There are no orders in the applicant's military service records awarding him the Purple Heart. She states it was an extremely serious wound and an injury that should have resulted in his being awarded the Purple Heart. In the absence of military records which show the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds resulting from hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007402
The applicant states, in effect, that in his previous request to the Board he submitted documentation to show that he served in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) during two separate periods and the Board corrected his records to show that he was awarded the GWOTEM and the ICM with two bronze service stars. Inasmuch as there is no evidence to show the applicant has exhausted his administrative remedy with regard to the award of the CAB, it will not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007403
The applicant states: * When he retired he was married to his former spouse and they divorced in January 2007 * When he remarried in September 2007, he sent documentation to decline SBP * He believes this information is on record because no premiums were taken out of his retired pay until January 2010 * He has noticed that he now owes $1,700.00 in debt for this clerical error * He submitted paperwork for the "secondary beneficiaries" prior to the birth of his fourth child and his name was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007405
The applicant requests that he be issued a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period he served on active duty for training (ADT). There is no evidence in the applicant's military records that shows he was issued a DD Form 214 for completion of ADT. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing the applicant an appropriate document to confirm his ADT service from 10 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007406
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100007406 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, it would now be appropriate, as a matter of fairness and equity, to correct his records to show that he elected SBP spouse coverage within 1 year of his marriage. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he elected SBP spouse coverage within 1 year of his 26 March 2007...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007408
Item 12f (Foreign Service) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows an entry of 0000 year(s), 00 month(s), and 00 day(s). Soldiers may receive both the GWOTEM and the GWOTSM if they meet the requirements for both awards; however, the same period of service establishing one cannot be used to justify service eligibility for the other. Paragraph 2-4 of Army Regulation 635-5 also indicates that for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007409
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007411
There are no orders in the applicant's military service records awarding him the Purple Heart. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. In the absence of military records which show the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds resulting from hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007416
It stated that the Army GCMDL was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 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. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant had "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service and his records contain no derogatory information that would serve to disqualify him for award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007417
The applicant's request for reconsideration to correct his records to show award of the GCMDL was carefully considered and is supported by the evidence provided. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Army Good Conduct Medal (first award). ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100007417 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007420
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of or authorization to wear the: * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) with two bronze service stars * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) * Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) * Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (NCOPDR) 2. She provides an HRC memorandum,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007421
The applicant states: * The time period in question was sanctioned to justify the issuance of a general discharge * His discharge was imposed under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial * His discharge was improper * The time he was held in confinement was unjustly entered on his DD Form 214 and his DA Form 20 as it was after his adjusted expiration term of service date of 28 May 1971 3. In the Brief of Arguments...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007422
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant's contentions that he should be awarded the CIB and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the ARCOM were carefully considered and determined to have partial merit. There is no evidence showing that he was ever awarded or recommended for award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007423
The instructions for item 22 stated a commissioned officer, warrant officer or Chief of a STA (Separation Transfer Activity) in the grade of E-7 or above or GS-7 or above could sign the DD Form 214. The applicants DD Form 214 shows the applicant was properly separated under the provisions chapter 12, Army Regulation 635-120, which at the time contained the authority for the dismissal of officers convicted and sentenced to dismissal by a GCM, and to relieve them from active duty pending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007424
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his father's WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation Certificate of Service) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal and the China War Memorial Medal. The applicant contends that the FSM's records should be corrected to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and the China War Memorial Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007425
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) to show he was medically evacuated from the Gulf War zone. This foreign service is recorded in item 18 on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007426
He did not receive the Purple Heart for his wounds. The applicant's official military medical records are not available for the Board's review. b. U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) stated the authority to award the Purple Heart was delegated to hospital commanders.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007427
There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. d. The previous Board corrected the applicant's records to show the Purple Heart, along with certain other decorations; however, it denied his request for award of the Bronze Star Medal. d. In the absence of general orders, the Bronze Star Medal certificate, alone, provides insufficient evidence upon which to base correction of his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007428
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Yes block in Item 15a (Member Contributed to Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Educations Assistance Program (VEAP)) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 October 2002 be checked instead of the No block which will allow him to use his Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB). He was issued a DD Form 214 that shows the Yes block is marked in Item 15a. He was issued a DD Form 214 that shows the No...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007430
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to document his service in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). Item 11 (Primary Specialty and Number) for enlisted Soldiers, enter from the ERB the titles of all MOS served for at least 1 year and include for each MOS the number of years and months served as of the effective (separation) date of the DD Form 214. c. The instructions for item 12 (Record of Service) state the following: (1)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007432
The applicant requests award of the Air Medal with clusters and an Air Observer Badge or a Bronze Star Medal with V Device. He states he was erroneously/unjustly not awarded an Air Medal with clusters and an Air Observer Badge or a Bronze Star Medal with V Device for his duties as a section chief of the Air Photo Interpretation Section of the 2nd Infantry Division. Item 27 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007433
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the entry in item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), dated 22 April 1971, to reflect his principal duty as either a truck driver, mail clerk, or mechanic. Individuals were required to audit their DA Form 20 yearly. 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 | 20100007434
The applicant requests that the following correction be made to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge): * Item 5a (Grade, Rate or Rank) to show he was a sergeant (SGT) * Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) * his overseas service bars to reflect "eight" instead of "four" 2. He departed the United States...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007438
On 24 September 1987, the separation authority, the battalion commander, approved the recommendation for discharge and directed that the applicant be furnished a GD with his service characterized as under honorable conditions. The applicant's request to upgrade his discharge from a GD to an honorable discharge was carefully considered; however, it is not supported by the evidence provided. The evidence shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007440
The evidence of record shows that the applicant was AWOL for the period 9 October 1974 through 18 August 1980. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007442
The applicant provides a copies of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record), enlistment contract, Report of Mental Status Evaluation, and Report of Medical History in support of this application. On 16 November 1992, the applicant's commander recommended that he be separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. On 22 November 1992, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007444
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records by removing: a. the Purple Heart from his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 27 March 1968; and b. documents that belong to another Soldier from his DA Form 201 (Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ)). GO Number 57, dated 14 February 1967, authorizes the applicant award of the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007445
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states his discharge document shows a different SSN than that shown on his social security card. The applicants Record of Induction and other documents in his service record reflect the same SSN as that shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007446
There is no evidence of record to show that the applicant made a request to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was separated under the unsuitability (character and behavior disorder) provisions of the regulation in effect at the time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007448
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze service stars and to have his records corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that the applicant's DD Form 214 be corrected by: a. deleting the current entry in Block 12f and adding the entry 0000 01 05; b. adding the following entry to item 13: "KUWAIT LIBERATION MEDAL-SAUDI...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007449
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her foreign service and award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) with one bronze service star. The applicant's request for correction of her record to show her foreign service and award of the SWASM with one bronze service star is supported by the evidence. Based on her service in Kuwait, she is also entitled to correction of her DD Form 214 to show her period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007450
The divorce decree indicated that the FSM elected to provide the applicant with survivor benefits under the SBP, and the FSM shall not change his election. A memorandum, dated 10 December 2009, to the FSM from DFAS shows that DFAS changed the FSM's SBP coverage from spouse to no beneficiary after learning neither the FSM nor the applicant made a deemed election to change SBP coverage from spouse to former spouse within one year of the 24 September 2003 divorce. Title 10, U.S. Code, section...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007453
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to include his: * promotion to captain * completion of the Staff Process Course of the Combined Arms and Service Staff School * U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) service from December 2000 to February 2004 2. His promotion to captain, course completion, and any subsequent USAR service occurred after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007454
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) which was prepared upon his entry on active duty on 22 November 1966, also lists the SSN he now claims is correct in item 1 (Name and Service Number). The evidence of record confirms the SSN the applicant now claims is correct is listed on all documents and forms contained in his record other than the DD Form 214 he was issued on 8 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007455
The applicant states he reenlisted on 9 November 2009 (in a separate application, he said he reenlisted on 3 April 2009) placing him on his second term. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents which are prepared for individuals upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service and states the following: a. paragraph 2-4h(18)(b) states that the entry "SOLDIER (HAS) (HAS NOT) COMPLETED FIRST FULL TERM OF SERVICE" is a mandatory entry. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007458
The applicant's military personnel records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 31 December 1970 for a period of 3 years. The board recommended that the applicant be separated from the military service with a general discharge. Eligibility for the program was restricted to individuals discharged with either an undesirable discharge under other than honorable conditions or a general discharge between 9 August 1964 and 28 March 1973, inclusive.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007463
The applicant requests the first name listed in item 1 (Name) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and in his military record be changed from B____ to H____. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant upon his discharge lists the same first name in item 1 as recorded on his DD Form 4 and in all other records and documents on file in his OMPF. ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007468
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100007468 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. There is no indication he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-years statute of limitation. However, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 30 September 1975 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 in lieu of a court-martial with an under other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007469
On 12 December 2008, the applicant's unit commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c, by reason of commission of a serious offense based on the use of illegal drugs. On 13 January 2009, the separation authority directed that the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007470
On 7 February 1967, the applicant waived his right to a board of officers and his counsel requested that he be considered for separation for unsuitability as opposed to unfitness due to prior good service, physical medical conditions, and his alcohol problems. The discharge authority approved the separation and directed the applicant be discharged under Army Regulation 635-212 for unsuitability and issued a general discharge certificate. In the absence of evidence that the applicant was so...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007472
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. In addition, in his statement that accompanied his request for discharge, the applicant stated he would go AWOL until he was discharged. 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 and b. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007473
The applicant states that: * his discharge was inequitable because it was based on two isolated incidents over 16 years of faithful service * the action was too severe and he was never afforded the opportunity for rehabilitation * he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal * he attended the Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course and other courses * he signed a conditional waiver in which he agreed to waive consideration by an administrative separation board contingent upon receiving an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007474
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. However, there is no evidence that indicates he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed military service. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007475
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Afghanistan Campaign Medal is awarded to members who have served in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). Paragraph 2-4 of Army Regulation 635-5 also indicates that for a Reserve Soldier ordered to active duty and deployed to a foreign country enter the following three statements in item 18 of the DD Form 214: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007476
This Army regulation provides that when separation for unfitness was warranted, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate. The applicant contends that his discharge should be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions because he was told he had mental health issues during his entrance physical examination and he should never have been allowed to enter the Army. c. Thus, the evidence of record clearly refutes the applicant's contention that he should never...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007479
A review of the documents in the applicant's available military personnel, medical, and finance records that contain his SSN all reflect the SSN of 46x-xx-xxxx. However, his DD Form 214 incorrectly reflects his SSN as 57x-xx-xxxx. ___________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 | 20100007481
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records to change the effective date of his promotion to captain/pay grade O-3, to expunge the notice of his 2-time non-selection for promotion to major/pay grade O-4, and to rescind his discharge orders. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to change the effective date of his promotion to captain, to expunge the...