ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024863
BOARD DATE: 24 May 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024863 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides the bill for the SBP premiums, their DD Form 2656-2 (SBP Termination Request), and a letter from his wife's physician. In accordance with section 1448a of Title 10, U.S. Code, a participant in SBP may elect to discontinue participation during the 25th through the 36th month after commencement of payment of retired pay."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024869
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve instead of being honorably discharged from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). The applicant provides: * a memorandum, subject: Notification of Medical Disqualification, dated 8 December 1998 * a Standard Form (SF) 88 (Report of Medical Examination), dated 4 April 1998 * an SF 93 (Report of Medical History), dated 4 April 1998 * his Honorable Discharge Certificate * an ARPC Form 249-E-2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024871
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Good Conduct Medal and Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). The applicant states: * He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal at the time of separation from the Army * His DD Form 214 shows he served in Korea for 1 year, 1 month, and 4 days * The KDSM was not created until 2002 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024874
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. Army Regulation 600-8-2 states the Silver Star is awarded for gallantry in action against the enemy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024875
The applicant requests his record be corrected to reflect a "Combat Service Badge," determined to be the Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel records showing he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Further, the Combat Infantryman Badge is not an award for being shot at or for undergoing the hazards of day to day combat. This regulation also stated the Combat Infantryman Badge was authorized for award to infantry officers and to enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024879
BOARD DATE: 18 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024879 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 | 20100024882
The applicant provides: * a memorandum of eligibility for promotion as a Reserve commissioned officer not on active duty, dated 21 January 2010 * a listing of the Fiscal Year 2009 (FY09) Reserve Component/Army Promotion List (RC/APL) LTC selection board results * a copy of National Guard Bureau (NGB) Special Orders Number 91 AR, dated 8 April 2003 (promotion to MAJ) * a copy of Orders 70-11, dated 11 March 2009 (release from attachment orders) * a copy of Orders 238-513, dated 26 August 2009...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024883
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that a bronze service star will be awarded for wear on the Vietnam Service Medal for participation in each campaign. Although his DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Vietnam Campaign Medal, it is not listed correctly. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 17 May 1967 through to 21...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024885
He provided various records of medical care that show he sustained an injury during the discharge of a claymore mine by friendly forces and received medical treatment for this injury. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show he was wounded in action in Vietnam on or around 4 May 1970 which would entitle him to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024892
On 2 April 2010, the applicant was removed from the TDRL and discharged from the service with severance pay because of permanent physical disability with a disability rating of 20%. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative further 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. Although the applicant was properly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024896
The record contains a DD Form 214 showing he was discharged on 27 May 2009 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b, with an uncharacterized discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 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. The evidence of record shows the applicant was separated under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024897
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. The evidence shows that the applicant was AWOL and he was confined on several occasions for a combined total of 450 days. _________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 | 20100024899
On 3 December 1987 consistent with the immediate, intermediate, and senior commanders' recommendations, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct and directed his service be characterized as under other than honorable conditions. The DD Form 214 he was issued confirms he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct commission of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024900
Select the start date you want the dependent to be able to use transferred benefits. The applicant requests the effective date of transfer of her Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits be corrected to show the action was completed on 15 October or 24 November 2009. The information was available when the applicant first went on-line to submit her application.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024906
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 13 October 1982, the separation authority approved the separation action and directed that the applicant be discharged from the U.S. Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, due to misconduct and that he be issued an Under Other Than Honorable Discharge Certificate. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024907
He states he/the: * was retired for disability with eligibility to CRDP under Title 10, U.S. Code * Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) fails to pay him CRDP because it incorrectly computed his retirement status and eligibility * previously applied to this Board for correction of his discharge to show that he was placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL), effective 16 October 2004 * is currently receiving 100 percent (%) disability compensation from the Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024911
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his narrative reason and authority for discharge in item 11c (Reason and Authority) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 15 August 1963, be changed. 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 | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024914
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his combat service and to add his campaign medals. However, should the applicant have, or be able to obtain orders or other documentary evidence showing he was assigned and served in Iraq, he may submit another application for consideration. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to showing specific dates of deployed service in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024916
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 Army Good Conduct Medal. The applicant provides: * General Orders Number 540, dated 11 September 1969 * his Honorable Discharge Certificate from the USAR * his DD Form 214 * page 4 of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024921
The applicant requests that his honorable discharge from the North Carolina Army National Guard be changed to reflect that he was discharged by reason of physical disability. 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. While the applicant has provided documents dated in 1988...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024924
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 his service in Kosovo, the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), the Army Achievement Medal (AAM), and his noncommissioned officer (NCO) training. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item 12f of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024926
Orders C-09-521084, issued by HRC on 21 September 2005, releasing her from the USAR Control Group and reassigning her to the 77th RRC, Fort Totten, NY, effective 21 September 2005. b. DA Form 2A (Personnel Qualification Record), dated 1 April 2011, showing the applicant was assigned to HHC, 77th RRC on 22 September 2005, in paragraph/line number 019/02, position title executive officer, and an authorized grade of O-3. The effective date of promotion and DOR will be the same as if the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024929
The applicant requests correction of DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 13 June 1992 to show a date of entry of 9 June 1991. It states for: a. item 12a, enter the beginning date of the continuous period of active duty for issuance of this DD Form 214, for which a DD Form 214 was not previously issued; b. item 12c, enter the amount of service this period, computed by subtracting item 12a from 12b (Separation Date This Period); and c. item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024930
On 9 September 1991, the separation authority approved the separation recommendation and directed that the applicant be issued a General Discharge Certificate. The applicant contends his general discharge under honorable conditions should be upgraded to fully honorable based on his overall record of military service, and his post-service educational achievements and personal conduct. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024931
There are no orders in his military personnel records awarding him the Purple Heart during his period of service in Vietnam. Despite that there are no orders awarding him the Purple Heart, his former unit commander and a former service member confirmed the applicant was struck by shrapnel from a mortar round on 14 May 1969, in Vietnam, as a result of hostile action and received treatment by medical authorities. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024934
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show the spelling of his first name as Roosevelt instead of Rosevelt. 2. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024935
Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit award. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award with a bronze service star. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 26 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 June 1976 all awards, including those added by the DD Form 215, dated 12 July 2010; and b. adding to item 26 of his DD Form 214 the: * Bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024937
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to an honorable discharge. 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. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024939
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As such, there is no provision to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his home of record. _______ _ 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 | 20100024942
The board record of proceedings shows the applicant was represented by Captain B____, his appointed military counsel. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Given this record of misconduct and the civil conviction that ultimately led to his discharge, his overall record of service did not support the issuance of an honorable or a general under honorable conditions discharge by the separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024949
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Records show the applicant served a qualifying period of active enlisted service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024956
He provides: * a temporary duty (TDY) travel order * a copy of the MSM Certificate * his DD Form 214 for the period ending 26 July 1969 * a DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards) * an excerpt of Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) * his previous Board Record of Proceedings CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The available record contains no evidence and he has not provided any to show he was awarded the MSM. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the VSM is awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024960
A memorandum from the William Beaumont Warrior Transition Battalion, dated 20 May 2009, Subject: Statement of Medical Condition and Treatment Plan, shows a request was sent to AHRC to retain the applicant on AD for an additional 180 days to continue treatment for paroxysmal atrial tachycardia and he should make a full recovery. His record is void of evidence to show he was referred for a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) after his diagnosis of atrial tachycardia and prior to his retirement. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024961
BOARD DATE: 18 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024961 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 | 20100024966
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024966 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 | 20100024973
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024973 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 | 20100024989
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100024989 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he deposited $600.00 in his Post-Vietnam Era Veteran's Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) account. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. changing the DD Form 1131, dated 28 February 2005, to show the applicant made...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024990
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. On 11 October 1971, the applicant was honorably released from active duty in accordance with chapter 5, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation Enlisted Personnel). However, an undesirable discharge was appropriate at the time the applicant was discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024991
In addition, he requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) by showing: * his date of birth as 4 November 1949 * his entry date on active duty as 7 July 1969 * his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) * any and all military awards to which he is entitled 2. Therefore, Item 24 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024993
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty (AD) This Period) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected. The applicant provides her DD Form 214 in support of her application.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024995
His record also contains a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged on 16 December 1992, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial, with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. It states item 12h shows the total service completed outside continental United States during the period covered by the DD Form 214. With respect to his overseas service, the evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100024996
He also requests the following awards be added to his DD Form 214: * Army Commendation Medal * Iraq Campaign Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Combat Action Badge 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the areas of eligibility designated for award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025000
The applicant requests, through his Member of Congress, in effect, that his records be corrected to show his educational benefits were transferred to his family members in accordance with the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) under the Post-9/11 GI Bill based on an exception to policy. An official in the Office of the DCS, G-1, stated the applicant is not eligible to transfer benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability program to his dependents because he separated from the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025001
The authority and narrative reason for his discharge are Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c(2), for misconduct drug abuse. Paragraph 14-12c(2) states abuse of illegal drugs is considered serious misconduct. Army Regulation 601-280 (Army Retention Program) states the RE codes contained in military discharge documents determine whether or not one may reenter a military service at a later time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025012
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows he served honorably from 17 May 1967 through 17 March 1969. 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 exemplary behavior,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025013
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. He indicated that he understood by requesting discharge he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 26 June 1990, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed his discharge under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025017
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Southwest Asia. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Southwest Asia during the Gulf War from 22 December 1990 to 4 May 1991. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Southwest Asia Service Medal with three bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025020
On 24 January 1974, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial. There is no indication in the available records to show he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025023
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show he was promoted to the pay grade of E-5. The applicant states, in effect, that approximately 2 days before departing Vietnam he appeared before a promotion board in Qui Nhon and he was promoted to the pay grade of E-5 the next day. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025025
The evidence of record shows the applicant was reduced from SGT to SPC on 20 March 2008 as the result of an UCMJ action. The promotion orders provided by the applicant are insufficient evidence to corroborate he was promoted. Without evidence to show he was actually promoted to SGT, an error or injustice cannot be determined and no corrective action can be taken.