ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024699
The applicant provides: * a certificate for successful completion of the Airborne Course at Fort Benning, GA * orders for parachute duty * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) states formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214 will be entered in item 14. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024700
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 AR20090008653, on 8 October 2009. Therefore, he is entitled to three bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show these bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024701
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members who served in direct support of OIF. 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: * in item 12f change the period to "0001 01 24" * in item 13 add the Iraq Campaign Medal with bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024704
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024704 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Armed Forces Reserve Medal is awarded for honorable and satisfactory service as a member of one or more of the Reserve Components for a period of 10 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024707
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 1 October 2010 to show he served 4 years and 8 months of active duty and he held military occupational specialty (MOS) 251AO for 5 years. Therefore, the DD Form 214 he was issued for the period ending 1 October 2010 should be corrected as follows: * Block 12a (DATE ENTERED AD THIS PERIOD) 21 February 2006 * Block 12c (NET ACTIVE SERVICE THIS PERIOD) 4 years, 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024709
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024715
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DA Form 20 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024716
Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents that must be prepared for Soldiers on retirement, discharge, release from active duty service, or control of the Active Army. However, there is insufficient evidence of an error in item 23 or 28 of either of the DD Forms 214 in question. The evidence of record confirms the applicant entered active duty to complete training in MOS 83F after enlisting in the USAR and that the DD Form 214 he was issued upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024720
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024720 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 | 20100024721
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect his award of the Purple Heart. Although the applicant has not provided and the record does not contain orders awarding him the Purple Heart, the applicant was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism on 5 May 1972 and the citation clearly states that he was seriously wounded during that action, which also coincides with his medical evacuation. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024728
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) states that the SPD codes are three-character alphabetic combinations which identify reasons for, and types of, separation from active duty. The evidence of record shows that the applicants records were considered by a QMP and that he was not selected for continued service. The RE code of 4 was the appropriate code for the applicant based on the guidance provided in applicable regulation for Soldiers separating under the QMP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024731
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The SPD code of JJD was the appropriate code for him based on the guidance provided in this regulation for Soldiers separating under the provisions of chapter 3, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of as a result of court-martial, other. The evidence of record confirms that his separation processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulations to include the RE-4 code assignment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024735
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a medical discharge with honorable conditions. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the applicant's discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted. ___________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 | 20100024736
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant's OMPF contains a DD Form 93 and an SGLV-8268 of another Soldier that are incorrectly filed in his OMPF. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. removing the DD Form 93, dated 14 February 2007, and SGLV-8268, dated 14 February 2007, belonging to SFC D____ from his OMPF and b. ensuring the copies of the DD Form 93 and SGLV-8268 he submitted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024738
He was honorably released from active duty on 15 July 1991 to the control of his ARNG unit. With respect to his service in Korea, the evidence of record shows the applicant served in Korea as a rifleman to Company A, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry from 22 May 1964 to 25 June 1965. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support awarding him the CIB for this period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024742
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect award of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) with two bronze service stars, Combat Action Badge (CAB), and Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM). His request for award of the ICM with two bronze service stars, HSM, and CAB was carefully considered. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024745
There are no orders in his records that show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Therefore, he is entitled to four bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show these bronze service stars. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024747
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 June 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024747 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests payment of the second half of his enlistment bonus that was executed on 6 August 2007 in the Utah Army National Guard (UTARNG). As a result, the Board recommends that the state Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he received a valid bonus control number upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024750
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024750 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 | 20100024765
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. 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 | 20100024767
The applicant requests that a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be issued to correct the omission of foreign service during the period 13 January to 8 February 1986 in block 12f (Foreign Service) of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 January 2008. His DD Form 214 for the period 3 June 1990 to 31 January 2008, as amended by a DD Form 215, also shows no foreign service in item 12f. The evidence of record shows the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024775
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His USAR Personnel Command Chronological Statement of Retirement Points, dated 8 February 2011, shows his National Guard and Reserve service. He should contact his prior Army National Guard units and/or the Defense Finance and Accounting Service to obtain the necessary supporting documentation (such as DA Forms 1380 (Record of Individual Performance of Reserve Duty Training) or leave and earnings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024780
On 11 March 1991, after having determined the applicant failed to achieve the established goals or comply with weight standards, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with chapter 5 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of failure to meet the Army weight/body fat standards of Army Regulation 600-9. The evidence of record shows the applicant underwent a unit weigh-in and he exceeded both the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024781
The applicant requests removal of duplicate orders awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) from his official military personnel file (OMPF). Both orders are filed in his OMPF. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. revoking Permanent Orders 271-05 issued by Headquarters, 964th Engineer Battalion, Fort Lewis, WA, dated 27 September 2000; b. removing Permanent Orders 271-05 from his OMPF; and c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024782
The applicant states, in effect, following his enlistment, but prior to his subsequent appointment/commissioning in the CAARNG, he was informed he was eligible for a $10,000.00 Officer Accession Bonus. The applicant was eligible for this incentive, however no bonus addendum was signed and no control number was ever correctly requested for this incentive. (6) Corrective training, additional control measures to include the assignment of a Soldier to do nothing but perform quality checks and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024783
The applicant states he served in Iraq from January 2006 to February 2007 and it is not recorded on his DD Form 214. Therefore, based on the absence of evidence showing disqualification and completion of a qualifying period of service from 29 July 1992 to 22 December 1994, he is entitled to award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and correction of his record to show this first award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024784
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 10 June 1992 be corrected to show his basic training (BT). He was issued a DD Form 214 for active duty training (ADT) from 10 June to 1 September 1992 which was the second part of his SOTP. Army Regulation 635-5, paragraph 12e, in effect at the time states that a DD Form 220 is issued upon completion of the BT portion for members enlisted under the USAR SOTP and the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024787
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. On 15 March 1974, the applicant consulted with counsel and voluntarily requested a discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation - Enlisted Personnel), for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024790
The applicant requests that his service on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 6 February 2000, be corrected and that his subsequent DD Form 214 be corrected accordingly. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant was awarded MOS 67R on 20 January 1994 and he held this MOS until he was REFRAD on 6 February 2000, which was 6 years and 1 month. Accordingly the DD Form 214 should be corrected.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024792
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the CIB in this case. _______ _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 | 20100024794
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that the authority for his separation be changed from Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance to a separation code that will allow him to enlist in the active military. However, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was administratively separated on 20 January 1995 under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024800
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the first digit of his social security number (SSN) as "5" instead of "4." The applicant's records were not available for review by the Board; however, his DD Form 214 reflects the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States on 24 January 1967. __________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024804
While the sincerity of the applicants claim that he met the promotion cut-off score for promotion to the pay grade of E-6 prior to his discharge is not in question, he has failed to show through sufficient evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record that such was the case. Not only is there no evidence to show that he ever appeared before a promotion selection board, there is insufficient evidence to show that he was otherwise qualified for promotion. In order to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024805
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant went back to him three months later and they had to re-sign the OERs because the dates of the rating period had to be changed back. Although the applicant contended AHRC St. Louis changed the dates on his OER, causing it to be late, his third-party statement did not corroborate that it was AHRC St. Louis who made the errors in the dates.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024808
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show: * A Reenlistment (RE) Code of 1a * Primary Specialty of 31L1P * Two awards of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM with Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC) * A 10th Mountain Division Tab * Promotion to the rank of sergeant (SGT) * Credit for his Reserve Retirement Points 2. The applicant was properly issued an RE Code of 3C at the time of discharge and he has failed to show that his RE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024810
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. After reviewing the applicants training records, available evidence, and testimony, the board of officers determined the applicant was unsuitable for further service and recommended that he be issued a General Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024817
The applicant's records and Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) indicate he is eligible for awards that are not listed on his DD Form 214. a. His DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this service as required by Army Regulation 635-5. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item 18 of his DD Form 214 "SERVICE IN SAUDI ARABIA/ KUWAIT/IRAQ FROM 901001-910331" and b. adding the Southwest Asia...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024821
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. After consulting with defense counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024823
The sentence was reassessed based on the error and the entire record and the U.S. Army Court of Military Review affirmed only so much of the sentence as provided for a bad conduct discharge, forfeiture of $127.00 pay for per month for 12 months, and confinement at hard labor for 12 months. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024833
The applicant states he was wounded in Vietnam and his medical records prove it. In the absence of documentary evidence that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, regrettably, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart. Nevertheless, this action in no way diminishes the sacrifices made by the applicant in service to our Nation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024837
The applicant states her DD Form 214 does not reflect her deployment to Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Her DD Form 214 issued at the time of her discharge reflects no evidence of her deployment. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding the SWASM with two bronze service stars, KLM-SA, and KLM-KU to her DD Form 214 * adding the entry "SERVICE IN SAUDI ARABIA FROM 19901001-19910121" to item 18 of her DD Form 214 2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024841
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded and that he receive a more favorable Narrative Reason for Separation, Separation Code, and Reenlistment (RE) Code. 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. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024847
He further acknowledged he could apply to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or this Board for an upgrade of his discharge and that he would be ineligible to enlist in the U.S. Army for a 2-year period after his separation. As the ABCMR is not an investigative body, it decides cases based on the evidence of record found within a former service member's record and evidence submitted by them with their application. However, it must be pointed out he states in his current application that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024851
The applicant submits: * a copy of his DD Form 1056 (Authorization for a "No-Fee" Passport) * two Special Orders * a Standard Form 1012a (Travel Voucher) * his DD Form 214 * two photographs CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Evidence of record shows the applicant served in Vietnam from 6 April 1963 to 9 April 1963. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item 26 of his DD Form 214 the National Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024852
He reenlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) for 6 years while in Iraq in June 2008. The applicant provides: * Memorandum from his commander * DD Form 4 Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) * DA Form 4789 (Statement of Reenlistment to Selective Reserve Bonus) * Reenlistment Control Number Worksheet * ALARACT (All Army Activities) Message 039/2008 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024854
There is no evidence in the available records that shows he was awarded the AGCM. The evidence of record shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam from 3 February 1969 to 2 September 1970; therefore, he served a qualifying period for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and is entitled to 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 Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024855
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Southwest Asia from November 1993 to April 1994 and award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Southwest Asia in support of military operations from 1 December 1993 to 30 April 1994 which is not shown on his DD Form 214. With respect to his request to correct his DD Form 214 to show his service in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024858
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the course he completed in law enforcement be entered on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) with an effective date of 9 December 1978. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 27 of his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 9 December 1978 the entry "Law...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024859
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 May 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024859 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his reentry eligibility (RE) code to a code that will allow him to reenlist. Army Regulation 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components Enlistment Program) states 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024862
The applicant requests that he be given an additional 10 percent in retired pay for his Soldier's Medal. 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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Soldier's Medal is awarded for distinguished heroism not involving actual conflict with the enemy.