ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025164
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * His service in Germany * Addition of a "V" Device to his Bronze Star Medal 2. The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 * a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * orders, citation, and certificate for award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025167
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general or honorable discharge. His service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025170
On 22 July 1977, the applicant was notified that the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) considered his request under the DOD SDRP and directed that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. However, at the time the applicant was discharged an undesirable discharge was considered appropriate: a. Paragraph 3-7a states that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. This program,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025172
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Southwest Asia Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal-Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Liberation Medal-Kuwait, and a "Combat Medal" [by which he apparently means the Combat Action Badge]. Each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 qualifies for the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025173
Additionally, the evidence of record shows the applicants unit was awarded the MUC and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation during the period he served with the unit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Awarding him the AGCM for the period 16 January 1968 to 15 September 1969 * Deleting the VSM from his DD Form 214 * Adding the AGCM, MUC, VSM with two bronze service stars,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025175
The applicant requests correction of his lost time as shown on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). However, the Army preserves a record of time lost to explain which service between date of entry on active duty and separation date is creditable service for benefits. The available evidence shows the VA granted him nonservice-connected pension for medical conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025176
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 21 October 1953 in the rank of second lieutenant under the provisions of Army Regulation 605-275 (Officers Resignation). There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025180
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to change his discharge from an under other than honorable conditions discharge to honorable or a medical discharge. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before that service member can be medically separated or retired. Without a PEB, the applicant could not have been issued a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025183
It states, in pertinent part, that the SPD code of JFX is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Chapter 5, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of personality disorder. The applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13 due to a personality disorder. While the applicant still has the right to apply for a waiver of his RE Code to enlist at any recruiting office, there is no basis for this Board to change his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025184
On 26 April 1985, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. On 15 May 1985, he was accordingly discharged. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025190
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show: * he was promoted to master sergeant (MSG)/E-8 * his regimental affiliation was changed from armor to infantry so he can qualify for the Expert Infantryman Badge 2. There are no official orders in his records that show he was promoted to MSG, or awarded the Expert Infantryman Badge, or that he held an infantry MOS. With respect to his promotion to MSG, the evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to SFC on 1 September 1998.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025194
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 July 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025194 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states his 4 years at the USUHS should be included in his military retired pay. The applicant's original retirement orders show 25 years, 1 month, and 28 days of service for basic pay which appears to include his time as a student at USUHS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025199
The applicant requests either correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or issuance of a contemporary DD Form 214 in lieu of the one he was previously issued in order to have his home of record (HOR) properly identified on a DD Form 214. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time of the applicant's separation, prescribed the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025201
The applicant states his record does not show award of the BSM and AGCM, or "one for the Reserve." There are no orders available that show the applicant was awarded the BSM or AGCM by the appropriate award authority. _______ _ 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 | 20100025204
On 29 July 1971, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct) by reason of fraudulent enlistment due to failing to disclose his prior service in the USMC. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding the under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025206
The applicant states he was separated with disability severance pay based on 14 years of service, which he is paying back. The applicant states he was separated with disability severance pay based on 14 years of service, which he is paying back. The record does not show and the applicant has not provided any evidence that his disability severance pay was not based on a total number of years of service shown on his final DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025211
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The applicant's administrative separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness - frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with military authorities was accomplished in compliance with applicable regulations with no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025218
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (first award) 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. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from item 24 of his DD Form 214; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (first award) for the period 21 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025234
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. _________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 | 20100025238
She provides: * a DD Form 3349 (Physical Profile), dated 11 December 2007 * a DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings), dated 17 August 2010 * U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) Orders D229-21, dated 17 August 2010 * 26 pages of Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) medical documents (progress notes and follow-up visits) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. A Standard Form (SF) 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care), dated 6 March 2006, shows she was seen for lower...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025240
There is no evidence in the available records to show he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Paragraph 3-7b states 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025242
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: The applicant defers to counsel. Counsel requests, in effect, the applicant's reduction as a result of his summary court-martial conviction be set aside and that his rank be restored to sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7. Counsel states the applicant served as a recruiter from October 1997 to October 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025245
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the Army, distinguishes himself or herself by heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. The applicant, the wife of a deceased FSM, requests correction of the FSM's DD Form 214 to show award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. _________x________________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025246
a. Paragraph 4-19 (PEB decisions - common criteria) states the DA Form 199 will inform the Soldier of legal or administrative requirements that impact on the Soldiers disability benefits in certain situations, such as when a Soldier has a rating of less than 30% and has at least 20 qualifying years for retirement for non-regular service: "You have the option of accepting discharge with disability severance pay and forfeiting retirement for non-regular service; or you may request transfer to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025250
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * Item 22 (MOSs) he was awarded MOS 84B2O on 17 May 1968 * Item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned to the 45th Public Information Detachment, 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division in Vietnam on 24 January 1969 as a combat photographer in duty MOS 84B2O; doesnt show he served as an infantryman or held an infantry MOS * Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) doesnt list award of the CIB 4. The evidence of record shows he served...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025252
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; 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 also shows he completed a period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025255
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025255 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 | 20100025258
The AFIP shall establish and maintain a procedure under which individual specimen samples shall be destroyed at the request of the donor following the conclusion by the donor of complete military service or other applicable relationship to the DoD. The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected by removing the entry, "SUBJECT TO ACTIVE DUTY RECALL BY THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY" because he wants the AFIP to destroy his DNA specimen sample. The governing Army regulation states...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025262
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general under honorable conditions discharge. However, his DD Form 214 for the period ending 13 March 1973 shows he was administratively discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, separation program number (SPN) 246, discharge for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial, with issuance of a DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025265
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) provides the following: a. promotion to specialist five (E-5); b. service in Vietnam from 3 February 1967 through 8 April 1969 with Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 20th Artillery Regiment; c. his conduct and efficiency ratings as exclusively "excellent"; d. participation during three campaign periods; and e. award of the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Aircraft Crewman...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025266
It shows in: a. item 12 (Record of Service): * block a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) - "83 09 19" (i.e., 19 September 1983) * block b (Separation Date This Period) - "86 03 26" (i.e., 26 March 1986) * block c (Net Active Service This Period) - "1 year, 11 months, 25 days" * block d (Total Prior Active Service) - "0 years, 0 months, and 0 days" * block e (Total Prior Inactive Service) - "0 years, 0 months, 04 days" b. A calculation for the above periods that are under review in this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025267
During the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained from the Agency Legal Advisor, U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA), in which this official states: a. the applicant did not indicate what corrective action he requests regarding the claimed error; b. the MEB found his mental condition of "dissociative disorder "was a long standing condition that existed prior to entry into the military; c. the MEB found the applicant was not mentally competent at that time to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025268
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025269
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC) and with "V" Device and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant's DD Form 214 already shows the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), but it does not reflect his service in four campaigns. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025270
BOARD DATE: 18 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025270 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. In view of the above, the applicant's records should be corrected to show he is entitled to receive 118 days of PDMRA with all appropriate allowances to be used within a 12-month period commencing on the date of this Board's notice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025271
The applicant requests that he be granted constructive credit for 3 years of law school in computing his date of rank (DOR) to captain (CPT). Under the provisions of DODI 1312.03, paragraph 6.1.1.3., and Army Regulation 135-100, paragraph 12a(3), an officer will receive 1 year of prior commissioned service credit for each year of commissioned service in an active status, except for time spent in an active status while in law school. Section 533(f)(2) provides that a Reserve officer not on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025274
The applicant requests: a. removal of her DA Forms 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report) for the periods 5 November 2003 through 4 June 2004 and 5 June 2004 through 25 February 2005 [herein referred to as the contested OERs] from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). She also states she/her: * has been in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) for the past 26 years and performed excellent prior to working in an active duty unit * two contested OERs used for the LTC APL board were inaccurate, didnt...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025276
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to reflect his temporary duty (TDY) assignment with the U.S. Air Force (USAF) as an Army observer/controller. The applicant states that while his DD Form 214 adequately reflects his Army service, it makes no mention of the period of service that he spent in a TDY status with the USAF as an Army observer/controller. The applicant's military records are not available for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025278
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the VSM 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 Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025281
The applicant requests that his dates of deployment be added to item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 6 June 2005. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the entry "SERVICE IN AFGHANISTAN FROM 20031025-20040817" to item 18 of his DD Form 214. The Board further recommends his records be corrected by adding the following awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025286
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 16 July 1987, the applicant requested that he be separated due to being under a locally imposed bar to reenlistment. Army Regulation 601-210, chapter 4, shows separation due to a locally imposed bar to reenlistment is waivable for enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025287
On 27 April 1988, the applicant's immediate commander, CPT MJS, notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct - commission of a serious offense - abuse of illegal drugs. On 20 June 1988, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of misconduct -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025288
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and to correct 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. deleting from item 12f of his DD Form 214 the entry "0000 00 00" and replacing it with the entry "0000 11 22"; b. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025291
BOARD DATE: 18 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025291 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 | 20100025292
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect his first tour in Iraq, his two awards of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM), his award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) and a second award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM with one bronze service star). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981. The applicant was awarded two awards of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025295
Item 38 (Record of Assignment) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings through this period of service. Therefore, he should be awarded the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 2 August 1966 through 18 July 1968 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025296
BOARD DATE: 18 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025296 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 | 20100025298
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025298 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. In view of the above, the applicant's records should be corrected to show he is entitled to receive 52 days of PDMRA with all appropriate allowances to be used within a 12-month period commencing on the date of this Board's notice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025299
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. His Army National Guard Retirement Points History Statement, dated 3 September 2008, shows he completed 20 years, 2 months, and 7 days of qualifying service for retired pay. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025300
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 25 October 1974, he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.