ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025806
There is no evidence in his official records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025808
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show his award of the Silver Star. The applicant states the Silver Star was not filed in his records. _______ _ _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 | 20100025810
The evidence of record clearly shows that the FSM elected not to participate in the SBP without the spouse's concurrence. As a result, the FSM's record should be corrected to show that the FSM elected SBP spouse coverage and that she applied for the FSM's annuity on 13 August 2003, the day after this death. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing: a. that the FSM had SBP spouse coverage due to default...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025811
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 | 20100025814
He provides: * Military Personnel Records Center (MPRC) Form 1-598 (Extract from Miscellaneous Records Concerning Medical Treatment) * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) * National Archives and Records Administration Form 13038 (Certification of Military Service) * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) * DA Form 20 (Qualification Record Enlisted Personnel) * DD Form 230 (Service Record) * DA Form 481 (Military Leave Record) * memorandum *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025817
In support of his claim for the Purple Heart, he provided service medical records which show he was treated for a right leg wound. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Although the service medical records provided by the applicant state "old shrapnel wound" to right calf, there is insufficient evidence to show he was injured as a result of enemy action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025818
The applicant requests correction of the name that is recorded in his military records. Considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and regulations, the document provided by the applicant is insufficient evidence to warrant a change to the name in his official military service records, including his DD Form 214. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025819
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was granted a waiver for the military education requirement for the 2010 Major (MAJ) Department of the Army (DA) Reserve Components Mandatory Selection Board and consideration for promotion by a special selection board. The official stated that the 2010 DA Reserve Components Selection Board considered him for promotion but he was not military education qualified and he did not request a waiver prior to the board; therefore, he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025823
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award), and b. adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the: * Army Achievement Medal (4th Award) * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal * Driver and Mechanic Badge with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025825
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his entrance date as 5 May 1975 vice 23 May 1975. His DD Form 214 states he entered active duty on 23 May 1975 instead of the date of his examination at the MEPS on 5 May 1975. His DD Form 214 correctly reflects his record of service and contains no errors.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025826
The applicant requests correction of his social security number (SSN) as shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is no evidence of record and the applicant provided no evidence that shows he participated in a Department of Defense approved military act or operation of a humanitarian nature. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100025826 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025835
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Humanitarian Service Medal. Absent evidence to show that he personally participated in the Hurricane Andrew clean-up or that he was awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal for this operation there is insufficient evidence to support correction of his DD Form 214 to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025836
On 27 August 2009, the OHARNG submitted the officer for an ARNG unit vacancy promotion to CPT. The advisory official noted that officers must have a unit vacancy promotion request submitted 90 days prior to being scheduled for consideration by a DA Mandatory Promotion Selection Board. The evidence of record shows the applicants unit vacancy promotion request was late when submitted on 27 August 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025837
The applicant requests correction of item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized (All periods of service)) of his 13 June 2004 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show all of his awards; specifically, award of the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (2nd Award), Combat Action Badge, and Army Good Conduct Medal. (Therefore, the RC Soldier's qualifying period of service for the Army Reserve Components...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025838
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. While he was eligible for promotion to 1LT on 3 August 2005 based on his time in grade as a 2LT, he could not be promoted to 1LT until completion of OBC. In this memorandum it was stated that an officer who is on active duty who completes the IPAP is not given CSC because the officer is already a Specialty Corps officer on active duty while completing the IPAP program.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025841
Counsel requests correction of the applicant's record to show he was retired due to a physical disability as a result of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) rated 30 percent disabling or higher. Following his evaluations in August and November 2003 the chief of neurology recommended that the applicant not be redeployed due to cognitive difficulties. On 30 June 2004, the VA rated the applicant 10 percent disabled due to TBI.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025842
The applicant requests correction of the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election from spouse to former spouse coverage. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A), permits a former spouse to make a written request that an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed to have been made when the former spouse is awarded the SBP annuity incident to a proceeding of divorce. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025845
The applicant states: * In April 2004 he was deemed unfit for duty by the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) * It was determined his injury was the direct result of an injury he sustained at the U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point * The PEB ruled that since his original injury occurred at West Point his disability was the result of an injury that existed prior to service (EPTS) * He was discharged from the Army in August 2004 * It has come to his attention that since his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025846
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of her under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 24 January 1991, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed the issuance of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025851
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 29 June 1979 be corrected to show that he: * Completed the Chemical Operations Specialist Reclassification Course * Was awarded military occupational specialty (MOS) 54B (Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Specialist) 2. He was awarded MOS 00E in August 1977 and served in this MOS until he was discharged in June 1979. He did not receive an MOS evaluation in this MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025852
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records by awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge and showing it on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant states he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) and was in combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025853
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 25 March 1974, the applicants unit commander recommended the applicant be discharged for unfitness in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), chapter 13. On 30 May 1974, the appropriate separation authority approved the applicants separation with a UD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025854
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show Darlington, WI, as his place of birth. ____________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 | 20100025855
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Item 34 (Wounds Received in Action) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 shows the entry, "None," to indicate he was not wounded while he served during World War II. _______ _ 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 | 20100025856
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in Vietnam on 10 February 1968 during hostile action and he was treated for those wounds. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 13 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 May 1973 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025857
The applicant provides: * Letter, dated 24 August 2010, from a Member of Congress * Certificate written in Spanish * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Although he provided a certificate which indicates he made parachute jumps with Ecuadorian personnel in August 2002, there is no evidence of record which shows he was authorized to accept or wear the Ecuadorian Parachutist Badge. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025863
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart, Air Medal, and combat related special compensation (CRSC). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. Unfortunately, there is no available evidence that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or awarded or recommended for award of the Air Medal, that he was wounded in action or as the result of enemy activity, or that he has any medical condition that qualifies for CRSC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025864
The applicant requests correction of his records to show the Purple Heart. The American Legion, as the applicant's counsel, requests that he be awarded the Purple Heart. Counsel stated the applicant's injury is listed in his veteran's records; however, those records were not provided for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025865
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his overseas service and all awards he is entitled. 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 the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 25 August 2004 the entry "00 00 00" and replacing it with the entry "0000 10 15"; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025866
The applicant's military records are not available for review. His DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) shows he completed 3 years and 2 days of active service and was awarded the Meritorious Unit Emblem, United Nations Service Medal, and Korean Service Medal with three bronze service stars. While the sincerity of the applicant's claim that he was injured as a result of enemy action is not in doubt, he failed to show through evidence submitted with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025871
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying 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. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025872
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 August 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025872 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his record to show entitlement to an enlistment bonus. Upon completion of his nursing training on 9 April 2009, the command arranged for the applicant to not only attend the two phases back-to-back, but the applicant also attended the unit's 21-day annual training in August 2009 and the 21-day annual training in January 2010 and further...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025873
On 30 December 2009, a medical evaluation board (MEB) convened at Fort Meade, MD, and after consideration of clinical records, laboratory findings, and physical examinations, the MEB found the applicant had the medically unacceptable condition of lumbar disc disease. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows at the time of his release from active duty on 27 November 2009, he was diagnosed with a medical condition that would have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025883
The applicant states she was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days she earned and was entitled to. In view of the above, the applicant's records should be corrected to show she is entitled to receive 4 days of PDMRA with all appropriate allowances to be used within a 12-month period commencing on the date of this Board's notice. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025885
The applicant states: * He was recommended for the Silver Star but he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic achievements (the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device) * The After Action Report correlates the recommendation for the Silver Star * The After Action Report describes the fierce fighting that Company K, 23rd Infantry, 2nd Infantry Division encountered in March 1945 * Two officers and 22 enlisted men were wounded in action and 2 enlisted men were killed * Paragraph 3 of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025886
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. On 28 October 1970, the applicant's unit commander recommended the applicant be separated from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness with an UD. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), then in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025888
The applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), an accident report and obituary, memorandum dated 6 September 1996, a medical statement, dated 9 October 1996, and four third-party statements. There is no evidence in the available records showing she was referred to a Medical Evaluation Board or a Physical Evaluation Board for consideration of a medical condition. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025893
Army Regulation 15-185 sets forth procedures for processing requests for correction of military records. NJP is wholly set aside when the commander who imposed the punishment, a successor-in-command or a superior authority sets aside all punishment imposed upon an individual under Article 15. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100025893 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100025893 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025894
The applicant requests correction of her military records to reflect her last name of K----t. 2. The applicant states that she married on 26 June 2010 and changed her maiden name of "O---n" to K----t and desires her records to be changed accordingly. __________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 | 20100025897
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 May 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025897 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025902
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 applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and Army National Guard PDMRA Calculator Worksheet in support of this application. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025903
Item 1 (Name) of her DD Form 4 (Enlistment / Reenlistment Document -Armed Forces of the United States) listed her full name as "Lixx Dexxxx Stxxxxx." Item 1 (Name) of the DD Form 214 she was issued shows her name as "Lixx Dexxxx Goxxxxxx." __________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 | 20100025904
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025904 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 | 20100025905
The applicant provides: * her Oath of Office * her disenrollment letter, dated 6 November 2007, from USUHS * active duty orders to USUHS * orders for promotion to first lieutenant * DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report), dated * 22 July 2005, from the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Officer Basic Course (OBC) * DA Form 1059, dated 24 April 2008, from the Basic Officer Leadership Course Phase II (BOLC II) * DA Form 1059, dated 17 June 2008, from AMEDD OBLC * DA Form 67-9...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025910
On 16 May 2007, the applicant was accordingly discharged. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued 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. The evidence of record further confirms his RE code was assigned based on his separation under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 for the good of the service in lieu of trial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025915
There is no evidence of record that shows he was recommended for or awarded the Army Commendation Medal. There is no evidence he was ever recommended for or awarded the Army Commendation Medal. 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. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 20 February 1967 through 29 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025917
She completed training as a medical specialist and was transferred to Fort Devens, Massachusetts, for assignment to a combat support hospital. On 17 April 1989, the applicant's commander notified her that he was initiating action to discharge her from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13, due to a diagnosed personality disorder. Personnel discharged by reason of a personality disorder under the provisions of paragraph 5-13 are issued a separation code...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025919
On 6 December 2005, the applicant was counseled by his first sergeant regarding his recommendation that the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, for an Other Designated Mental Condition and that he be issued an honorable discharge. (2) It also shows the VA determined the applicant's medical condition of "post traumatic stress disorder" was related to his military service, so service connection was granted at 30%, effective 1 December 2009...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025920
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his dates of service in Vietnam, specifically during the Tet Counteroffensive Campaign which was conducted between 30 January 1968 and 1 April 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 30 of his DD Form 214 to add "SERVICE IN USARPAC (VIETNAM) BETWEEN 17 JANUARY 1966...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025925
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show her married name. The evidence of record shows the applicant's military service records reflect her maiden name and the approved official name changes that she requested throughout her military service. Records also show that, from that point on, her last name (i.e., "J-----n") is consistently recorded in her official military service records, including her DD Form 214, when she retired from active duty on 30 September 2009.