ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025302
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of two Bronze Star Medals, one Army Commendation Medal, and completion of the Special Forces Medical Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Candidate course. Therefore, he is entitled to three bronze service stars for wear on his already already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show the three bronze service stars. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025306
Finding: Not Guilty c. Charge III. Plea: Not Guilty Finding: Guilty, except for the words "son of a bitch" e. Charge V. Article 134. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025307
The applicant requests that his DD Forms 214 (Armed Forces of the U.S. Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show: * His social security number (SSN) as xxx-xx-32xx vs xxx-xx-23XX * Award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) * Award of the Purple Heart * Award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge 2. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Forms 214 dated 21 June 1970 and 12 November 1971 to show his SSN as xxx-xx-32xx. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025311
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025311 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 58 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 | 20100025313
The applicant provides copies of her marriage certificate, death certificate, DD Form 2656-7 (Verification for Survivor Annuity) dated 8 December 2010, and a letter from the National Personnel Records Center with the following enclosures: * Letter of Retirement, dated 1 May 2006 * Letter from The Adjutant General, Virginia Army National Guard, dated 12 May 2010 * DD Form 93 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 19 June 2006 * Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Election and Certificate,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025314
The applicant states he served 11 years in the Army with an exemplary service record. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his general under honorable conditions discharge was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support this request. The evidence of record shows he consulted with counsel and was advised of the basis for the separation action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025316
On 16 July 1971, the applicant was notified that he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations-Discharge-Misconduct (Fraudulent Entry, Conviction by Civil Court, AWOL, Desertion), due to conviction by civil authorities. The applicant was discharged on 17 August 1971, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, due to conviction by civil authorities. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025319
On 18 March 2008, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army in pay grade E-6 in MOS 31B10. Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program), paragraph 3-17, states that applicants in grade E-5 and above must submit a formal request for a grade determination assignment eligibility if current MOS structure does not support entry in former MOS (E-7 and above). What is a matter of record is that the applicant accepted enlistment in the Regular Army in pay grade E-6.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025322
Headquarters, 3d Field Hospital General Orders Number 154, dated 3 June 1969, show he received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 2 June 1969 in Vietnam. Although he contends he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds (left eye/head and back) received in action on 3 June 1969 when his vehicle went over a landmine and the entry in item 40 of his DA Form 20 also shows he was wounded on 3 June 1969, orders show he received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 2 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025327
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's 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. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025328
BOARD DATE: 18 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025328 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 114 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 | 20100025331
Loans that qualify for repayment are Guaranteed Student Loan/Stafford Loans, National Direct Student Loan/Perkins Loans, William D. Ford Loans, Supplemental Loans for Students, Federally Insured Student Loans (FISL), Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS), Auxiliary Loan Assistance for Students (ALAS), and consolidated loans which fall under Title IV, Part B or E of the Higher Education Act of 1965, or William D. Ford Loan. The FSMs military records may be corrected to show his DA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025334
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 Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The available evidence shows the applicant was an infantryman assigned to an infantry unit in Vietnam. However, there is no available evidence that shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025337
The applicant requests he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). There are no official orders or other evidence in the applicant's records that show he was awarded the CIB. _____________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 | 20100025339
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record contains a DD Form 214 for the period 21 November 1985 through 1 August 1988. In accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records is not empowered to set aside a conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025341
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records are not available for review. While the sincerity of the applicants claim that he should be awarded the Purple Heart is not in doubt, he has failed to show through the evidence of record and the evidence submitted with his application sufficient evidence to support his contention.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025343
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: 20100025343 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Purple Heart * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Overseas Service Ribbon (5th Award) * Bronze Star Medal * Expert Infantryman Badge * Army Commendation Medal * Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025346
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows the: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025348
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, the applicant's request to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge on his DD Form 214 should be granted. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that, in addition to the awards shown on his DD Form 214, his authorized awards include the: * National Defense Service Medal * ROK War Service Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025353
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with an undesirable discharge, characterized as under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he received Article 15 punishment in excess of any other Soldier charged with his same offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025355
His service was characterized as under other than honorable conditions. On 9 July 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge. He has provided no evidence or a convincing argument to show his discharge should be upgraded and his military records contain no evidence which would entitle him to an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025359
BOARD DATE: 18 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025359 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 | 20100025361
On 5 April 1988, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct - commission of a serious offense - abuse of illegal drugs. On 16 June 1988, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, by reason of misconduct -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025364
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Title 10 of the United States Code, section 12731 provides the legal authority for age and service (non-regular) retirements. Therefore, absent any evidence that his medical condition rendered him unfit for duty or disqualified him from attendance at the SGMC, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support a conclusion his reduction was unjust or that would support changing his retired grade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025365
He provides: * his DD Form 214 * two general orders awarding him the Bronze Star Medal CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. 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 qualified 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. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025367
The applicant requests correction of the reentry eligibility (RE) code 4 shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). On 13 March 1990, the applicant was barred for reenlistment for being drunk on duty, for misappropriating a government phone, and for not being at his appointed place of duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 27 (Reentry Code) of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025368
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He also requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * he had less than 345 days of lost time * he held the rank/pay grade of private (PV2)/E-2 at the time of separation * he had 3 years of creditable active duty service * award of the Army Good Conduct Medal 2. The applicant contends that his undesirable discharge under other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025369
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Accordingly, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 7 October 1975 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 due to conviction by civil authorities with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The applicant's overall record of service has been considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025372
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) with an effective date of 8 July 1971 show his daily helicopter missions over the jungle in the Republic of Vietnam. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025375
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show he was a prisoner of war in Laos. While on a troop movement operation over unfriendly territory was required to make an emergency landing in order to save the passengers and crew From 15 May 1961 to 17 August 1962 S____ was incarcerated by hostile forces was awarded the Air Medal. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) currently provides that block 18 (Remarks) contain certain specific notations including: For a Soldier with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025376
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. It stated that 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 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025377
Item 24 of the DD Form 214 shows the applciant earned the following awards: * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * ARCOM * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) * National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) * RVN Campaign Medal * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar 10. Review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS), an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025380
The applicant requests his years and months listed in his military occupational specialty (MOS) be corrected on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) from 2 years and 6 months to 3 years and 6 months. Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded MOS 11E in June 1977 which was later withdrawn. Unfortunately, since he did not serve for at least a year in MOS 11E (June 1977 to March 1978) there is no requirement to list this MOS in item 11 of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025382
The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 6 December 1963. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 6 December 1963 to 7 September 1966 and adding it to his DD Form 214. _____________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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025385
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. This is reinforced by his statement when he requested discharge, that harassment had turned him to drug use, that his command was prejudiced, and that he had family problems. His 303 days of AWOL is certainly not acceptable conduct and performance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025388
On 7 December 1981, he consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, due to charges being preferred against him under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) which authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. Based on this record of indiscipline and in view of the fact he voluntarily requested discharge to avoid...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025390
The applicant provides copies of the FSM's death certificate, a WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge), a 1947 Veterans Administration (VA) benefits development letter, a 1950 VA benefits increase award letter, a 1947 letter from a fellow Soldier, and a list of service members from the FSM's unit. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025395
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214, a DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), a 13 August 2004 Standard Form (SF) 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care), a 13 August 2004 Individual Sick Slip, a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) [awarding him the Purple Heart], A DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement), two DA Forms 1156 (Casualty Feeder Report), and a 25 October 2005...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025396
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025396 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 | 20100025398
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. Accordingly, those awards should be awarded and added to his records at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Korea on 9 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025399
The applicant provides: * memorandum, 11th Special Forces (SF) Detachment, dated 1 October 1944, subject: Recommendation for Award of Bronze Star Medal (BSM) * extract of 11th SF Detachment After Action Report (AAR), dated 1 October 1944 * WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record), dated 8 December 1945 * WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation Certificate of Service), dated 8 December 1945 * Army of the United States (AUS) Certificate of Service, dated 8...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025401
The applicant provides several service record documents. His record contains a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) that shows in item 33 (Appointments and Reductions) the highest rank/grade he held during his period of active service was SP4/E-4 with a date of rank of 17 December 1971, based on Special Orders Number 4, issued by Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, dated in 1972. The documents submitted by the applicant to substantiate his request to change his rank/grade as shown on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025402
On 27 April 1989, the discharge authority approved separation action and directed that the applicant be reduced to pay grade E-1 and discharged under other than honorable conditions under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14. b. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation under honorable conditions issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not so meritorious as to warrant an honorable discharge. On 11 May 1989, the applicant was discharged under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025406
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be changed to a general discharge or a medical discharge. On 14 July 1971, the applicant consulted with counsel and requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. Medical evidence shows he was found qualified for separation on 27 July 1971 and he reported he was in good health.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025407
He was discharged on 16 July 2009 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. Although the applicant was 17 years of age when he enlisted, he completed his training. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's RE code was assigned based on his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025408
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. c. There is no evidence he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show this unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025409
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He was discharged on 25 May 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025410
He provides: * a self-authored statement * three DD Forms 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * general orders awarding the Purple Heart (PH) * an affidavit in support of awarding the CIB * a letter from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. It shows that during his assignment to Company A, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, his unit received the following awards: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025411
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * service in Afghanistan * Combat Infantryman Badge * Army Commendation Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * airborne school training * driver training * Javelin gunners training 2. The evidence of record shows he completed airborne and driver training which are not shown on his DD Form 214. Further, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his combat service in Afghanistan.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025412
There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The applicants overall service record and his diagnosed personality disorder warrant upgrading his discharge to fully honorable as directed by the above-referenced Army memoranda. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the individual concerned was...