ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024317
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 16 November 1965 to 17 September 1967 and b. amending his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024319
It shows: a. the applicant reenlisted in the USAR on 7 May 2008, for a 6-year period entitling her to a bonus valued at $15,000.00 (the Enlistment/Reenlistment document evidencing this enlistment is not included in the applicant's OMPF); b. the applicant requested hardship discharge on 10 January 2010; c. HQs, USARC, Orders Number 10-257-00028, dated "24" September 2010, directed the applicant's release from her current assignment by reason of hardship other than parenthood; d. per DOD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024322
On 29 April 1974, he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. 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,. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024334
The applicant states, in effect, his DD Form 214 shows his release from active duty date as 11 August 1961, but it should be 11 August 1962. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he was released from active duty effective 11 August 1962. ___________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 | 20100024337
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 1960, Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), and all and any unit citations he is entitled to. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army in pay grade E-1 on 4 August 1965, for 3 years. The evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024339
The applicant provides through his elected representative: * his entrance physical examination * his WD AGO Form 38 (Report of Physical Examination of Enlisted Personnel Prior to Discharge Release from Active Duty or Retirement) * a VA Form 526 (Veterans Application for Pension or Compensation for Disability Resulting from Active Military or Naval Service) * a VA Form 10-2614 (Clinical Record Final Summary), dated 26 May 1947 * a special neuropsychiatric examination report, dated 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024344
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024344 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 | 20100024346
The evidence of record shows the applicant executed an SBP Election Certificate on 18 August 1994 electing immediate coverage under option C for children-only coverage upon receipt of his 20-year letter. At that time, his election would have been sent to HRC because DFAS had not yet established a retired pay account as he was still under the age of 60. In this case, the applicant and his spouse were married on 30 August 1996.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024347
There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations for an upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-206, then in effect, provided for the discharge of an individual by reason of desertion or AWOL. _______ _ __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 | 20100024348
The applicant provides a Spouse SBP Election Concurrence Statement signed by her spouse and notarized. The record is void of documentation pertaining to the SBP election she made or attempted to make prior to her retirement. The new Spouse SBP Election Concurrence Statement provided by the applicant shows her spouse received information explaining the SBP election she wished to make and the effects of her election.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024351
Headquarters, USARC Orders 09-072-00007, dated 13 March 2009, promoted her to sergeant major in MOS 42A with an effective date of 15 January 2009. In her request she stated a MSG at USARC stated she wasn't the only SGM whose promotion orders were revoked. USARC stated the applicant's promotion board was from 16 - 20 January 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024352
On 22 December 1997, he was retired by reason of permanent disability and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his retirement does not show he was awarded the Air Assault Badge. The applicant's records clearly show he was awarded the Air Assault Badge on 6 March 1985 and that it was entered in his records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding award of the Air Assault Badge to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024357
The applicant requests correction of item 16 (High School Graduate or Equivalent) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the entry "Yes." There is no evidence in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) that shows he completed his high school education or received his GED Certificate prior to his release from active duty. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024362
After reviewing the neuropsychologist assessment and all other medical evidence submitted by the applicant in 2003 and 2005, and evaluating the impact of his head injury on his misconduct, the Board during both prior reviews of this case found insufficient evidence to support a conclusion there was a casual relationship between the applicants head injury and the misconduct that led to his court-martial and resultant discharge. It states a Soldier will be given a BCD pursuant only to an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024367
His record contains his DD Form 230 (Service Record) which shows no entries in Section 8 (Wounds Received through Enemy Action). Regrettably, absent evidence which conclusively shows he sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action, that he was treated by medical personnel for those wounds or injuries, and that this treatment was made a matter of official record there is an insufficient basis for awarding him the Purple Heart. _______ _ __X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024368
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). On 11 October 2005, she enlisted in the Virginia Army National Guard (VAARNG) and she was promoted to the rank of SGT on that date. While attending OCS, the applicant requested disenrollment because she was moving to Arkansas.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024370
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). After receiving legal counsel, the FSM voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. The FSM's record documents no acts of valor or significant achievement and does not support the issue of an honorable or general discharge by the separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024372
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be amended to include the: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Presidential Unit Citation (Army) 2. There is no substantive evidence that shows he was assigned in Berlin, Germany during the period 14 August 1961 to 1 June 1963.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024373
Item 5 (Oversea Service) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows he served in Saudi Arabia from 14 September 1990 through 16 January 1991. The primary Operations Desert Shield/ Desert Storm file contains one record for each active duty member who participated in theater between 2 August 1990 and 31 July 1991 and one record for each Reserve and National Guard member or retiree who was activated or Federalized in response to Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. The Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024374
The applicant requests, through a Member of Congress, reconsideration of his request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (.22 caliber and M-1). The applicant's request for reconsideration of his request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (.22 caliber and M-1), and any unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024378
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military service. As such, there appears to be sufficient evidence to show he was wounded in action in Vietnam on or around 8 November 1968 which would entitle him to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show it. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024381
The PEB further recommended the applicant be placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) with subsequent reevaluation. Based on available applicable evidence, the PDA should reevaluate the applicant's medical conditions without regard to any DoD or Army regulations or guidelines that were inconsistent with the VASRD in effect at the time of the original adjudication to determine the appropriate final disability rating. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024384
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 Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation (2nd Award), RVN Civil Actions Honor First Class Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and RVN Gallantry Cross with Silver Star. The applicant provides his DD Form 214, effective 5 June 1970; DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024385
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. However, there are procedures whereby the applicant can apply to a local recruiter for a waiver of his RE Code if he is in fact physically qualified and the needs of the Army at the time justify his return to service. 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 | 20100024387
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) effective 27 November 1954, to show award of the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars and the United Nations Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the United Nations Service Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States dispatched to Korea or adjacent areas on behalf of the United Nations during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024389
In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear that the record is in error or unjust. ___________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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100024389 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024392
The regulation states the reason for discharge based on separation code JBK is Completion of Required Active Service and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4. The regulation also states that separation code "JBK" is to be used for Regular Army Soldiers ineligible for, barred from, or otherwise denied reenlistment who are discharged on completion of enlistment. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024393
Furthermore, there were no available medical records to support the entry on his DD Form 214. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he was assigned to Company G, 9th Infantry Regiment, and that he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 12 September 1951; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024394
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 July 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024394 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 5505.7 (Titling and Indexing of Subjects of Criminal Investigations in the Department of Defense) serves as the authority and criteria for USACIDC titling decisions. Based on the applicant's military service records and information provided by officials at the USACIDC, it appears that the applicant was properly titled at the various...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024397
The evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to MSG/E-8 on 30 April 1992. Although he appears to have satisfactorily served as a 1SG and he was transferred to the Retired Reserve in that rank, regulations require the presentation of valid appointment orders to 1SG to be placed on the Retired List in that rank. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting Orders P10-590489 to show he was placed on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024399
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he received a medical retirement rather than the medical discharge he received due to a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). Title 10, U.S. Code, chapter 61, provides disability retirement or separation for a member who is physically unfit to perform the duties of his office, rank, grade or rating because of a disability incurred while entitled to basic pay. The available evidence shows the applicant was medically disabled and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024400
He provided a sworn statement, dated 19 October 2006, from Captain T. She attests on 2 October 2006 the applicant approached her and indicated he had some very important personal business he needed to complete before his departure, that he would be off post for a short time to complete this business, and asked if she would cover for him medically during the period he was gone. She further states on 3 October 2006 she got a call from medical operations stating the applicant wanted to see...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024404
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 14 (Military Education) of his DD Form 214 does not show completion of the Motor Vehicle Operator Driver Training Course. There is no provision for documenting routine driving experience on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024407
The record is void of any documents indicating the applicant requested and/or was denied the use of PDMRA during the mobilization/deployment in which it was earned; that an extension to this mobilization/deployment to use PDMRA at the mobilization station prior to REFRAD from the period of active duty service in question was denied; or that he has requested PDMRA in the more than 3 years since his REFRAD. The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 604 provided special...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024408
The applicant indicated she was providing medical records with her application; however these records were not with the application when it was received. The commander advised the applicant of her right to have her case considered by a board officers (if she had 6 or more years of total active and reserve service or an under other than honorable conditions recommendation is made by the separation authority), to appear in person before a board officers, to submit statements in her own...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024413
The applicant states that his DD Form 214, block 12d incorrectly reflects he had 8 years, 11 months, and 24 days of prior active service when in fact he had no prior active service. His records show no evidence of any active service prior to his enlistment in the RA in 1980. ___________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 | 20100024414
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024414 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 | 20100024415
The applicant requests correction of her net active service this period, total prior inactive service, and award of the Army Achievement Medal on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The record shows she was issued a DD Form 214 for her active duty service from 13 January 2005 through 3 March 2007. Item 12 (Record of Service) of her DD Form 214 shows the following entries in: * Item 12a (Date Entered AD [Active Duty] This Period): 2005 01 13 * Item 12b...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024419
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024419 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 | 20100024423
The applicant requests an upgrade of his entry level status (ELS) discharge to a general discharge. The separation authority directed that the applicant be separated under the provisions of paragraph 14-12a, Army Regulation 635-200, due to misconduct minor disciplinary infractions, with an ELS discharge, and uncharacterized service. 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 | 20100024425
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024425 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 | 20100024426
No evidence shows he was promoted to sergeant/pay grade E-5 again prior to his discharge on 20 March 1990. The evidence shows he was promoted to sergeant/pay grade E-5 in 1983, but he was reduced in rank due to misconduct. Since no evidence shows he was promoted to sergeant/pay grade E-5 again prior to his discharge on 20 March 1990, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024429
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024429 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 | 20100024431
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), effective 1 February 1974, to show his rank as specialist five, and pay grade as E-5. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214, effective 1 February 1974, to show his rank as specialist five, and pay grade as E-5. The evidence provided by the applicant shows he held the rank of specialist five on 16 October 1981 which is after the applicant was discharged and therefore would not be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024436
Despite the obvious error in the beginning date (i.e., the year) and the apparent administrative error regarding the actual period of the award, the evidence of record shows the applicant qualified for and was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award). c. Based on the available evidence, it would be appropriate to amend Permanent Order 56-5 to show the correct period and to add the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024437
The evidence of record shows the applicant received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings, he had no adverse actions, and no commander's disqualification for award of the AGCM. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the AGCM for the period 3 March 1964 to 22 February 1966 and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM for the period 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024438
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. There are no orders in his records that show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. _______ _ _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 | 20100024446
He states the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and PEB never evaluated him for depression and a sleeping disorder that was documented in his medical records at the time. The applicant provides military and VA medical treatment records and VA rating decisions. The VA subsequently, under its own regulations and policy, increased the applicants rating for his shoulder condition in 2009, and issued a disability rating for major depressive disorder in 2008, based on a VA medical examination...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024450
On 21 September 2007, Special Orders Number 229 AR amended the applicant's 1LT/O-2 DOR to 18 February 2002, based on award of 2 years of additional constructive service credit for his advanced MPAS degree. It states that this credit provides a person who begins commissioned service after obtaining the additional education, training, or experience required for appointment, designation, or assignment as an officer in a health profession, with a grade and date of rank comparable to that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024452
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024452 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.