ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025528
The applicant's official military personnel file (OMPF) does not contain orders for the Purple Heart or the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Combat Infantryman Badge for actions on 2 June 1968 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 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025534
Based on a review of the medical evidence of record, the PEB found the applicant physically unfit; recommended a combined rating of 20% disability rating percentage; and separation with severance pay, if otherwise qualified. c. It shows in item 10 (If retired [separated] because of disability, the board makes the recommended finding that:): (1) [paragraph A] "the Soldier's retirement [separation] is not based on disability from injury or disease received in the line of duty as a direct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025539
A DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 23 August 2005, amended his DD Form 214 by adding the Armed Forces Service Medal and NATO Medal to item 13. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The memorandum for record from the applicant's company commander which states he served in Bosnia-Herzegovina from 3 February 1996 to 13 November 1996 is accepted as sufficient evidence with which to amend item 18 of his DD Form 214 to show his dates of service in Bosnia-Herzegovina. _______ _ X______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025546
He provides pages 3 and 4 of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), his DD Form 214, and his DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214). Based on the evidence of record, it would be appropriate to amend item 30 of his DD Form 214 to reflect his periods of service in Vietnam from 12 March 1969 through 6 March 1970 and 17 December 1970 through 23 September 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025547
The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he received shows he was discharged on 28 January 1993, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-13, due to personality disorder. On 17 October 2008, the Army Discharge Review Board, having carefully reviewed all of the applicant's available records and the issues and documents he submitted, determined there were no mitigating factors that would merit an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025548
His personnel record contains a Standard Form 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records) completed and signed by the applicant, dated 6 February 2001, wherein he questions, "Being injured in Vietnam in 1969, am I eligible for a Purple Heart medal?" There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence to support award of any Purple Hearts in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025549
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 AR20090018027, on 22 April 2010. The applicant submitted an assignment order which was not previously reviewed by the ABCMR; therefore, it is considered new evidence and as such warrants consideration by the Board. In the absence of additional evidence that conclusively shows he held...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025550
Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides for award of the Korean Service Medal. There is no evidence of record to confirm that the applicant served in Japan. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to his DD Form 214 the AGCM and the NDSM and b. amending item 19 of his DD Form 214 to show he entered into active duty on 17 April 1951.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025556
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show he was awarded three Army Commendation Medals (ARCOM); one of which was an ARCOM with "V" device. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Purple Heart, Overseas Bar (2), and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025558
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * the title of his military occupational specialty (MOS) as Personnel Information Systems Management Specialist instead of Personnel Information System Management Specialist * his Reentry (RE) code as RE-1 instead of RE-3 2. The Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings, Docket Number AR20100007747, still incorrectly shows the title...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025561
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He states he is providing new evidence for his reconsideration. Without evidence to establish a direct, causal relationship to his VA-rated disabilities to war or the simulation of war, there is insufficient basis in which to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025565
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 May 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025565 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 AR20090020935, on 10 June 2010. His DD Form 214 does not show the Combat Infantryman Badge as an authorized award nor is there any documentation contained in his official...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025566
However, contemporaneous medical evidence shows he had right knee problems (torn cartilage, right knee and recurrent dislocation, patella, right knee) prior to serving in Vietnam, and medical records from Camp Zama, Japan, show his right knee condition as EPTS. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support award of the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025567
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his rank and grade as sergeant (SGT)/E-5, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), and his correct social security number (SSN). The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 for the period ending 22 November 1966 * a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) last audited on 26 September 1968 * a self-authored email to his Congressman * three self-authored...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025571
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available evidence shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service in Korea for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Korea Defense Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal to Item 26 of the applicant's DD Form 214 and providing him a document...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025575
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, not the Combat Medical Badge as currently shown, and award of the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. There are no available orders or other evidence to show he was awarded the Combat Medical Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025577
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. On 18 May 1972, he voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for upgrade of his discharge to honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025580
BOARD DATE: 28 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025580 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 AR20100009952 on 8 September 2010. On 25 June 1992, the separation authority approved the administrative separation board's findings and recommendations and ordered the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025581
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Medical Badge, Parachutist Badge, and Presidential Unit Citation. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows his unit, 173rd Support Battalion, was cited for award of the: * Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period 5 May 1965-4 May 1967 by Department of the Army General Orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025582
The applicant requests his uncharacterized separation document be corrected to show his service was honorable. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 correctly shows his active duty service as uncharacterized; he was ordered to active duty to complete his initial entry training and was released to his Army Reserve unit upon successful completion of this training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025584
General orders show the applicant was awarded the Air Medal on 4 February 1969; therefore, this decoration should be added to his DD Form 214. His DD Form 214 currently reflects the Vietnam Service Medal. 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 Basic Aviation Badge; c. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (first award)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025587
BOARD DATE: 18 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025587 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 | 20100025588
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025588 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His service records do not contain orders awarding him the AM. In the absence of orders or other independent evidence that would confirm he completed the number of missions necessary to be awarded the AM, the evidence he provides is not sufficient to correct his DD Form 214 to show award of the AM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025593
On 4 October 2007, she requested discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial. She was discharged on 21 November 2007 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. Her RE code was administratively correct and in conformance with applicable regulations at the time of separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025594
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-10, provides that a Soldier will be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a General or Special Court-Martial. The applicant's request for upgrade of his discharge character of service from bad conduct to under honorable conditions was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025596
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 12-6 (Advancement on the Retired List), contains guidance on the advancement of Soldiers on the retired list and states that retired Soldiers are entitled to be advanced on the retired list to the highest grade they held and in which they satisfactorily served on active duty when their active service plus service on the retired list totals 30 years. Army Regulation 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Reductions), paragraph 1-10, in effect at the time at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025597
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to honorable. 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 | 20100025601
There are no orders for a second award of the AAM in the available records. There are no orders for a second award of the AAM in the available records and the applicant did not provide orders for a second award of the AAM. _______ _ _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 | 20100025607
The applicant requests award of the Overseas Service Ribbon, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Cold War service award, and any other medals to which he is entitled. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 26 of his DD Form 214 the Korea Defense Service Medal and the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Carbine Bar. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025613
Accordingly, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 21 November 1969 to 14 November 1971 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. Accordingly, this unit award should be added to his records at this time as well. 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 of 21 November 1969 to 14 November 1971 while serving in the rank of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025618
While the applicant's records are not available to confirm his eligibility for the Army Good Conduct Medal, the following facts establish a preponderance of evidence that he was, in fact, eligible for the Army Good Conduct Medal and that it appears it was not issued due to an administrative oversight: * he was advanced to SP3/E-4 in 1 year and 4 months * his commander rated his conduct and efficiency as "excellent" on his DA Form 137 * his commander recommended him for the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025623
He provides: * a letter showing the request for ETP he submitted to the Fort Campbell, KY Transportation office was denied * a verification of weight voucher prepared by Interstate Scales * a receipt from United Van Lines, Limited Liability Company (LLC) * his Retirement orders CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Evidence shows he did not request an exception to policy until 2 August 2010, over a year after he returned from his deployment and over 2 years after his family relocated to Maryland. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025626
The applicant requests award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) with Certificate, and a new DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) showing the NDSM. The applicant was on active duty through 27 June 2002 and is entitled to award of the NDSM; however, there is no certificate associated with this service medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * issuing him the NDSM and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025632
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 7 August 1985, the applicant's commander notified him of initiated action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14 (Misconduct), by a pattern of misconduct. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025633
The applicant requests, in effect, to be retired at the highest rank/grade he held, specialist (SPC)/E-4, instead of private (PV1)/E-1 as shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant provides the following: * DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings) * Two DA Forms 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice)) * Assignment orders * A partial copy of his Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025636
In his request for discharge which shows his rank as private (PV2)/E-2, he indicated he understood by requesting discharge he was admitting guilt to the charges against him or of a lesser-included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a discharge under other honorable conditions. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. With...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025637
The applicant provides the following in support of her request: a. numerous documents specifically related to her promotion case, including: * a 15 November 2009 letter from her company commander stating her MOS was 21U and she was assigned and deployed in an MOS 21U position * another 15 November 2009 letter from her company commander stating that MOS 21U had recently been re-designated as MOS 21Y and the applicant was in an MOS 21Y position * a DA Form 3355 (Promotion Point Worksheet),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025638
Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. He contends his Undesirable Discharge should be upgraded to a General Discharge, Under Honorable Conditions due to his undiagnosed condition of PTSD and the fact that he did not get into trouble until he returned from Vietnam. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025640
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Since the governing regulation states item 14 will list formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request to show courses he completed prior to his entry on active duty on 10 February 2003. ___________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025641
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 shows that he participated in designated military operations in support of friendly nations. Subparagraph 2-2f of the regulation states, "members who earned the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) and subsequently became eligible, at any time, for the AFEM for Operation SOUTHERN WATCH may wear both awards. There is no available evidence that the applicant served in the Southwest Asia before December 1990 or after 1 December 1995 which might have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025643
The applicant states she presented evidence to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) of a diagnosis of PTSD but they refused to look at it. There is no follow-up treatment record for these conditions in the available records. Statements provided in support of the applicant's DVA application for PTSD state that the applicant's unit was on a humanitarian mission in El Salvador.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025647
BOARD DATE: 18 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025647 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states she was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days she earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025648
The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period for award of the World War II Victory Medal which is not shown on his WD AGO Form 53-55; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. However, in the absence of official orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show award of Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025651
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) and Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the GWOTSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in the Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the designated areas of eligibility on or after 11 September 2001 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025653
The applicant requests the Armed Forces Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 30 September 2003. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Armed Forces Service Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States for operations for which no other U.S. campaign or service medal is approved and who, after 1 June 1992, meet the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025654
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code which would allow him to reenter the military. The PEB recommended the applicant be separated with severance pay, if otherwise qualified. Records show his SPD code was administratively correct and in conformance with applicable regulations at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025655
Furthermore, there is no evidence in the applicant's record and he did not provide evidence that shows this foreign badge was approved by a commander serving in the rank of brigadier general or higher and/or a colonel-level commander who exercised general court-martial authority or a commander charged with the custody of military personnel record files for acceptance, retention, and permanent wear. With respect to the Navy Presidential Unit Citation, records show the 4th Battalion, 503rd...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025656
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His service record does not contain any orders which show he was awarded the Purple Heart or medical documentation which shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. In the absence of evidence to show he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025659
The applicant provides no additional evidence in support of his application. While the applicant requested a change of his RE code, it is necessary to consider whether the reason for his discharge should be changed since the RE code is based on the reason for discharge. Those individuals can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the service at the time and may process requests for RE code waivers.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025661
There are no orders in the applicant's military service record awarding him the Purple Heart or the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant submitted a statement from a former Special Forces CPT, dated 13 September 2010. The CPT stated both he and the applicant were wounded during a mortar attack.