ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025663
He goes on to state that he completed the training required and was then told that he could not receive the bonus because the wrong (outdated) forms had been completed at the time of his enlistment. The applicant was returned to his MDARNG unit and his bonus was denied due to the wrong edition of the bonus addendum being filled out by the recruiter at the time of his enlistment. The available evidence shows that the applicant enlisted for the affiliation bonus and completed all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025664
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * the correct amount of her separation pay * the correct dates of active duty service 2. The applicant states: * item 18 (Remarks) of her DD Form 214 shows she received $20,191.50 in separation pay but she actually received $9,572.72 * her DD Form 214 shows she entered active duty on 10 August 1997 and she was honorably released from active duty on 18 February 2010 * she was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025667
His DA Form 20 shows in: * item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in Vietnam from 1 December 1969 to 17 September 1970 * item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned for duty in Vietnam with Company C, 3d Battalion, 1st Infantry, 11th Infantry Brigade, from 21 December 1969 to 7 September 1970 * item 38 he was assigned to the Medical Holding Company, 249th General Hospital, from 8 to 14 September 1970 * item 38 he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings * item 41 (Awards and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025671
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 June 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025671 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. USARC states that the applicant was not assigned to the SELRES until 12 July 2001. Since the applicant's STRAP obligation period started on 12 July 2003, he was not entitled to his final $10,000.00 HPLR payment as an individual cannot collect both benefits at the same time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025672
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be amended to reflect award of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal with V Device. There are no orders or any other evidence available to corroborate that the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action while serving in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025673
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025673 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 | 20100025674
The applicant requests the general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) he received for sexual harassment in 2007 while acting as battery commander be moved to the restricted portion of his official military personnel file (OMPF) and he be allowed to remain on active duty in order to reach retirement eligibility in the event he is passed over for promotion this year. On 2 May 2007, the I Corps Commander reviewed the applicant's response and the recommendations of the applicant's chain of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025676
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025682
The applicant provides: * her DD Form 214 for the period ending 12 December 2008 * a DD Form 214 belonging to Private W--, S------, presumed to be her brother * Orders 09-071-00001, dated 12 March 2009 * Orders 08-150-01, dated 30 May 2009 * a memorandum, dated 13 July 2009 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows she completed Initial Entry Training; therefore, her DD Form 214 for the period ending 12 December 2008 should be corrected to show her service as honorable. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025683
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), and Purple Heart. 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. However, he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025686
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025686 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 | 20100025704
This office opined that the applicant was: a. selected for promotion by the 1994 Reserve Components Selection Board that adjourned on 17 December 1993 and was approved on 11 May 1994. b. while assigned to the ARNG, on 6 August 1994, he declined the promotion with an expiration date of 16 December 1996, 2 years from the date of selection. If he is selected for promotion to CPT, his records should be further corrected by promoting him to CPT, assigning him the appropriate DOR, paying him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025709
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025709 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 604 provided special authority to monetarily compensate Soldiers who were REFRAD and not able to use PDMRA during the period between PDMRA authorization by the Secretary of Defense on 19 January 2007, and publication of the Armys PDMRA implementation guidance on 18 August 2007. The evidence of record and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025713
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. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025717
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025717 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 | 20100025718
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Purple Heart for her husband, a former service member (FSM). The available evidence does show the FSM was injured in a helicopter crash while serving in Vietnam as an Army Aviator which required medical treatment. _____________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 | 20100025719
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025719 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 | 20100025721
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 DECEMBER 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025721 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 | 20100025724
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, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. On 29 March 1978, RCPAC issued an AGUZ Form 115 documenting the applicant's retirement points for the period 6 January 1977 through 5 January 1978 and it shows he served on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025730
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's Representative in Congress states the applicant is 88 years old and has been fighting for the FSM's Purple Heart since her first application in May 2008. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025740
25 May 1979 - the applicant was notified of the company commander's intent to recommend his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, due to misconduct; b. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant had four Article 15's and he was separated with an under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025745
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Neither the medical history provided by the applicant nor the medical examination completed at the time of his separation note alleged fractures. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), paragraph 2-8, provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against the enemy or as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025754
The character reference letters submitted on behalf of the applicant fail to show that his discharge was unjust and should be upgraded. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned. _______ _ 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 | 20100025755
The applicant requests the following be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 16 November 1970: * Army Commendation Medal with Second Oak Leaf Cluster * two U.S. Army Unit Citations * two Overseas Service Bars 2. The applicant provides: * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Proceedings AR 20080011803, dated 16 October 2008 * certificate for the Army Commendation Medal with Second Oak Leaf...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025757
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his tours of service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) and award of the Presidential Unit Citation, Aircraft Crew Member Badge, and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. Records show that the applicant participated in nine campaign periods during his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025759
On 28 December 1968, the separation authority approved the recommendation for separation and directed the applicant be furnished an undesirable discharge. He also provided three character reference letters from a fellow Soldier, his brother, and two Deacons from his church. _______ _ 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 | 20100025761
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his date of birth as 11 June 1936. _______ _ 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 | 20100025762
The applicant requests her first and middle names be changed on her military records and to be issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). 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. In support of her claim, the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025763
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 "V" Device, Combat Medical Badge (CMB), and two awards of the Purple Heart. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the awards received by units serving in the RVN. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base correcting his DD Form 214 to show a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025764
The applicant requests correction of his reentry eligibility (RE) code of 3 to a more favorable RE code so he may enlist in the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG). The regulation in effect at the time identified the SPD code of "MCF" as the appropriate code to assign RA Soldiers separated early to attend school under the provisions of paragraph 5-16, Army Regulation 635-200. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025768
His military personnel record contains a U.S. Army Enlisted Records and Evaluation Center memorandum, dated 5 April 1993, Subject: Department of the Army (DA) Imposed Bar to Reenlistment Under the Qualitative Management Program (QMP). The TERA policy in effect at the time of his separation did not provide for allowing Soldiers who faced involuntary separation under QMP to retire under the TERA provisions. The evidence of record confirms he was properly separated, by reason of reduction in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025769
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Overseas Service Ribbon. He further states Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) shows the Overseas Service Ribbon is awarded to members of the U.S. Army for successful completion of overseas tours.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025770
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his service in Operation Desert Storm and the medals that he is authorized for that service. The applicant's records and Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) indicate he is eligible for awards that are not listed on his DD Form 214: a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025772
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her foreign service in Afghanistan. The applicant provides her DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Afghanistan from 27 April 2009 to 20 April 2010 but this period of combat service was inadvertently left off her DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025775
He states that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge while he was in Vietnam and it never appeared on his DD Form 214. The available evidence of record fails to show the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. _______ _ 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 | 20100025776
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military record to show the Korea Defense Service Medal and removal of one Overseas Service Ribbon. _______ _ _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 | 20100025778
On 1 February 1982, he was notified by his immediate commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-33b, for misconduct. He acknowledged he understood if the discharge request were approved, he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions. There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025779
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his: * rank/pay grade as specialist four (SP4)/E-4 * effective date of discharge as 21 October 1972 * Vietnam service 2. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show his: * rank/grade from PV2/E-2 to SP4/E-4 * date of separation as 21 October 1972 * service in Vietnam 2. Based on the available evidence of record, there are no apparent errors on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025780
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 DECEMBER 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025780 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 | 20100025781
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Based on the above facts and findings, it is appropriate to correct the record only so far as to include on his DD Form 214 the Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, and four bronze service stars for wear on his previously-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025787
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Therefore, his record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge or 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 | 20100025788
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by adding the Combat Infantryman Badge, three Army Achievement Medals, his combat lifesaver qualification [properly shown as completion of the Combat Lifesaver Course], and the names of the Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm campaigns. There is no evidence in the available records that shows he was awarded one or more Army Achievement Medals. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025789
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show awards of the Purple Heart with oak leaf clusters and the Silver Star for bravery. On 29 March 1972, he was discharged accordingly. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to correct his records to show award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025791
His service medical records do not show he was wounded in combat and/or treated for any combat wounds. In this case, there is no evidence in the applicant's records and he did not provide any evidence that he was wounded or injured in action. With respect to the Combat Infantryman Badge, there are three requirements for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge: the Soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, he must be assigned to an infantry unit during such...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025794
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. In order to be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, the enlisted member must have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025796
The applicant requests award the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) states that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025797
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his date of birth (DOB) is 27 January 1958 instead of 28 January 1958. His DD Form 214 lists his DOB as 28 January 1958 ("580128"). The birth certificate used at the time of enlistment is not present in the available records; however, the birth certificate provided by the applicant shows there is a one-day difference between the date on the birth certificate and the dates...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025799
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. He has provided insufficient evidence or argument to show his discharge should be upgraded and his military record contains no evidence which would warrant an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025802
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his date of birth (DOB) as shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he was born on 26 October 1959 instead of 25 October 1959. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that his DOB is 26 October 1959 (591026) instead of 25...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025804
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon. Considering his frequent reassignments in the last 3 months of active duty it is reasonable to presume that the failure to recommend him for an award him the Army Good Conduct Medal was mere oversight. 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...