ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025935
The applicant states these awards and badges were omitted from his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the GWOTEM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who deployed abroad for service in the Global War on Terrorism operations on or after 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. The applicant did not request the SWASM; however, it was listed in the memorandum from the Commander, 371st Chemical Company, as an authorized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025936
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect all of his service. However, his DD Form 214 only reflects his service from 17 September 2007 instead of 20 April 2006. Accordingly, his DD Forms 214 dated 19 February 2009 and 1 March 2010 should be corrected to reflect all of his service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025943
On 27 April 1989, the FSM and the applicant were divorced. The applicant and the FSM were divorced on 27 April 1989. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he elected SBP coverage for former spouse in connection with his submission of his retirement application and that his request was received by DFAS and processed by the appropriate office in a timely manner.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025948
The applicant requests correction of his DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 16 October 2005 and 23 March 2009 to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) (1st Award) instead of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Good Conduct Medal. The applicant provides: * his DD Forms 214 for the period ending 16 October 2005 and 23 March 2009 * his DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) showing his award of the BSM with V Device and BSM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025952
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 DECEMBER 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025952 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 | 20100025953
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. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025954
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 | 20100025955
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 | 20100025956
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 | 20100025958
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 6 December 1984, he was notified of his pending separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for misconduct - minor disciplinary infractions. _________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 | 20100025959
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025959 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 | 20100025960
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a general discharge. On 18 September 1991, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025961
The evidence of record confirms the applicant was wounded in action in the RVN on 3 January 1970. The record also shows that the applicant served as an infantryman in a qualifying infantry unit while serving in the RVN. 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 Bronze Star Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025965
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. The separation authority approved his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The applicant's voluntary request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service to avoid trial by court-martial was administratively correct and in conformance with applicable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025966
A code of "1" applies to Soldiers completing their term of active service who are considered qualified to reenter the U.S. Army. The SPD code of "LBK" is the correct code for RA Soldiers REFRAD for completion of required active service under the provisions of chapter 4, Army Regulation 635-200 who sign a Declination of Continued Service Statement (DCCS) or are ineligible for, barred from, or otherwise denied reenlistment at the completion of their enlistment. The SPD code of "MBK" is the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025970
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. However, at the time of the applicant's separation the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 states that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025979
The applicant provides: * His contested NCOER * His Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) * His assignment history * Orders awarding him the Parachutist Badge * General remarks from his electronic records * His Record of Emergency Data * Orders transferring him to Pensacola, Florida * His DA Form 4187 requesting assignment to a Ranger Regiment * His Personnel Application Questionnaire * Two third-party statements of support * His subsequent NCOER COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. Counsel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025983
The applicant, the ex-spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) benefits for the FSM's son. The available evidence in this case shows the FSM was on active duty when he died. Therefore, it would be appropriate to show the applicant signed and submitted an application (DD Form 2656-7) on behalf of the FSM's son on 28 December 2001, thereby entitling the son to the SBP annuity.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025987
The applicant provides copies of: * their 5 May 2002 marriage certificate * their son's 17 April 2008 birth certificate * the FSM's 25 May 2010 death certificate * the FSM's 1 November 2003 National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * orders transferring the FSM to the Retired Reserve, effective 1 November 2003 * a letter from the RIARNG Transition Assistance Advisor stating they have no record that the FSM ever received or was offered a briefing on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025988
The FSM's military records are not available for review. Army Regulation 15185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), paragraph 29 (Burden of Proof) states, "The ABCMR begins its consideration of each case with the presumption of administrative regularity. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025989
Counsel requests: * removal of the DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) covering the rating period from 17 June 2006 through 31 January 2007 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) from the applicant's records * consideration of the applicant's records by an appropriate a special selection board (SSB) for promotion to lieutenant colonel (LTC) 2. The OER indicates she did not provide any comments. AR 600-8-29 (Officer Promotions) prescribes policies and procedures governing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025994
On 24 November 1972, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations General), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025999
He also requests the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars be shown on his DD Form 214. He provided a DA Form 1577, dated 27 May 1993, which shows he was issued the: * Good Conduct Medal * Meritorious Unit Emblem * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar This form also stated he was authorized the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026000
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and one bronze service star to be affixed to the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM). The applicant states: * The ARCOM award certificate is in iPERMS [interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System] but not shown on his DD Form 214 * He is entitled to one bronze service star for participation in the National Resolution campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026001
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100026001 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 Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026002
The applicant, the son of a former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's records to show award of the French Fourragere. The applicant provides copies of the FSM's death certificate, his birth certificate, a personnel roster and congratulatory message, the FSM's Army Separation Qualification Record and discharge document, and a document on American units awarded the fourragere during World Wars I and II. The applicant contends that the FSM's records should be corrected to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026003
Based on the applicant's stated intent not to comply with the requirement to complete an FCP, his company commander counseled him on the possibility he could be involuntarily separated in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-8 for parenthood. On 3 September 2009, the approving authority approved the request and directed the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026004
His DD Form 214 does not show the ARCOM as an authorized award because the award recommendation was commenced one day prior to the applicant's release from active duty. The applicant should be issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) showing the ARCOM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing to him a DD Form 215 showing he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026006
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 May 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100026006 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members who have served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the: * Army Commendation Medal * Iraq Campaign Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026008
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his service in Korea. Item 30 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 shows the entry "Vietnam 25Apr68 thru 2Nov67 & 12Apr70 thru 13May71, Indochina-No, Korea-No." Although the applicant's record confirms he served in Korea between 6 January 1960 and 7 January 1961, by regulation the requirement to show service in Korea in item 30 of his DD Form 214 applied only to such...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026011
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. He completed 1 year, 3 months, and 3 days of total active service. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026012
He states that although he was awarded both the ARCOM and the AGCM, they do not appear on his DD Form 214. There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel records which show he was awarded or recommended for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. The ABCMR is not an investigative body and decides cases based on the evidence that is presented in the military records provided and the independent evidence submitted with the application.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026015
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 AR20090020356 on 8 July 2010. He offered that the applicant was shown a letter written by his warrant officer recommending him [applicant] for the BSM. The applicant's record is void of any evidence and he did not provide any evidence showing he was recommended for or awarded the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026016
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the AGCM (1st Award) for his qualifying honorable active duty service from 27 October 1965 through 25 October 1968 and by adding this award to his record and DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the AGCM (1st Award) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026018
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains the Army's awards policy. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was wounded in action in the RVN on 25 April 1968, as evidence by an entry on the Vietnam casualty roster and on a DA Form 8-274 in his record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 8 September 1966 through 7 September 1969; b. deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026022
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his release from active duty shows the: * Purple Heart * Air Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Combat Infantryman Badge * Parachutist Badge 10. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026024
However, a document shows that on 27 November 1989, his unit commander recommended separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, for patterns of misconduct and abuse of illegal drugs. There is no indication in the available record to show he was being considered for separation under the provisions of chapter 9 of Army Regulation 635-200 for drug abuse and rehabilitative failure. Army Regulation 600-60 (Physical Performance Evaluation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026027
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his time in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) and its addition to the time he served in the Army. The applicant states, in effect, the time he spent in the DEP should be added to the time he served in the Army entered in item 12 (Record of Service) of his DD Form 214. Absent any evidence of record or independent evidence provided by the applicant that shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026028
The applicant requests the removal of two records of nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). This form shows his correct SSN and the word "Negro" handwritten on the upper right corner. ___________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 | 20100026030
He also requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his service in Vietnam and his award of the Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows he served in Vietnam from 20 August 1965 to 28 July 66. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item 22c of his DD Form 214 the entry "USARV," and b. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026031
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Accordingly, he was discharged under honorable conditions on 10 November 1983 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for drug abuse rehabilitation failure. However, the evidence of record shows the review team specifically examined the applicant's test results and determined the specimen was legally sufficient and scientifically supportable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026036
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant contends that item 5 of his 30 April 1953, DD Form 214 should be corrected because he was school trained in MOS 0861 and performed duties as a surgical technician. Records show the applicant successfully completed the Surgical Technician Course at the Medical Field Service School, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas on 5 November 1948 and he was awarded MOS 0861.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026038
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to change his: * date of birth (DOB) from 22 November 1949 to 22 November 1948 * place of birth (POB) from Los Angeles, CA to Mexico City, Mexico * citizenship from United States to Mexico 2. The applicant provides his U.S. The evidence of record shows his DOB, POB, and citizenship reflected on his DD Form 214 are consistent with every document in his available service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026039
Once filed in the OMPF, the reprimand and associated documents are permanent unless removed in accordance with Army Regulation 600-37, chapter 7. c. Authority to issue and direct the filing of a memorandum of reprimand in the Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) of commissioned officers is restricted to the recipient's immediate commander or a higher level commander in the chain of command (if such commander is senior in grade or date of rank to the recipient); the designated rater,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026040
The applicants military records are not on file. The certificate he submits shows he was wounded in action on 1 October 1944 and awarded the Purple Heart on 6 December 1990. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; b. amending his WD AGO Form 53-55 to add the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal; and c. providing him a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026043
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSAN at the time of his REFRAD contained the last four digits of "3318." The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided which confirms his current SSAN will be filed in his official military personnel file (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026044
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of her earlier request for correction to item 18 (Remarks) on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending 11 June 1982 where it states, "1 day excess leave from 4 October 1981 to 5 October 1981." As new issues, she requests: a. in effect, correction of item 26 (Separation Code) of her 1982 DD Form 214 and award of a U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) incentive under the Student Loan Repayment Program...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026045
There are no orders for the Purple Heart in his service personnel records. However, no evidence of record shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. In the absence of orders or other evidence of record showing that the applicant was injured or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam, the DVA Rating Decision provided by the applicant is not sufficient as a basis for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026047
His DD Form 214 shows in items: * 4a and 4b PV2 and E2 * 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) 14 June 1993 * 12b (Separation Date This Period) 13 August 1993 * 12c (Net Active Service This Period) 2 months * 12d (Total Prior Active Service) 2 months and 2 days * 12e (Total Prior Inactive Service) 1 year, 2 months, and 15 days * 12h (Effective Date of Pay Grade) 9 January 1993 * 14 None * 24 uncharacterized * 26 - JGA (Entry Level Performance and Conduct) * 28 ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026048
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against him or her or of a lesser-included offense which authorizes the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge and he or she must indicate he or she has been briefed and understands the consequences of such a request as well as the discharge he or she might receive. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides...