ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026179
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This doctor indicates the applicant's separation medical examination, dated 25 January 1969, revealed his feet were normal; therefore, there is an apparent error in the diagnoses rendered in his induction and separation examinations that have been acknowledged by the VA in the report of the Veteran Service Center Manager, dated 3 February 2000. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026181
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, two overseas service bars, and Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16). The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026184
There is no evidence which shows he was awarded MOS 11B. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not show award of the CIB. _______ _ x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026188
The applicant states that item 28 shows "disability, severance pay, non-combat related," but his DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings) states his disability did result from a combat-related injury as defined by Title 26, U.S. Code, section 104. Item 26 (Separation Code) of his DD Form 214 shows the entry "JFO" and item 28 shows the entry "disability, severance pay, non-combat related." a. SPD code of JFI is appropriate when the narrative reason for discharge is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026191
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by adding his award of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the ICM is awarded to members who served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Accordingly, he is entitled to award of the ICM with one bronze service star for his second deployment to Kuwait/Iraq.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026193
On 25 March 1974, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the issuance of an undesirable discharge. On 29 June 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for a general discharge. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026196
The applicant elected not to concur with the PEB's findings and recommendations and requested a formal hearing. b. the PEB also noted the applicant had a rating of less than 30% and at least 20 qualifying years of service for Reserve retirement under the provisions of chapter 67 of Title 10, U.S. Code (USC); therefore, he had the option of accepting disability severance pay and forfeiting his Reserve retirement pay, or he had the option of requesting a transfer to inactive Reserve status...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026198
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 4 September 1990 to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). However, there are no orders for the ARCOM in the available 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026201
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Unfortunately, the available military records do not contain any evidence showing he applicant was wounded as a result of enemy action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026202
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service. Therefore, he is entitled to the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 16 September 1966 through 19 June 1968 and correction of 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026205
The evidence of record shows upon his initial enlistment on 31 July 1963 he completed a DD Form 398 wherein he listed his SSN with the numbers "69" as the last two digits. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 3 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 July 1967 the SSN ending with "96" and replacing it with the SSN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026207
On 24 December 2002, Headquarters, 78th Division, Edison, NJ, published Orders 02-358-00003 ordering the applicant's honorable discharge from the USAR, effective 30 November 2002, after having achieved maximum authorized years of service as a MSG/E-8 (32 years). The applicant was promoted to CSM on 1 December 1997 but his orders were revoked and he received new orders on 3 March 1998 promoting him to SGM/E-9 contingent upon completion of Sergeant Major's Course with 2 years. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026210
He served a second tour of duty in Korea from 25 September 1970 through 14 August 1971. His record is void of any orders that show he was awarded the Purple Heart, his name is not shown on the Vietnam casualty listing, his DA Form 20 does not indicate any combat wounds, and his available medical records do not reflect a combat wound/injury or treatment for such wound/injury. Notwithstanding his and his comrade's sincerity, in the absence of official documentary evidence such as operation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026211
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 December 1991 to show award of the Army Commendation Medal and a possible unit award. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was 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 adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026214
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. He provides an extract of the VFW Manual of Procedure and Ritual that shows the Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp is authorized for service from 3 September 1945 to 27 April 1952. _______ _ 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 | 20100026215
On 28 January 1972, the service member completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) indicating a name of "Tommie Laverne M____." ___________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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100026215 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026219
Six titanium surgical clips were found scattered in the pelvis and were removed through the laparoscope * Subsequent records show only one more evaluation for abdominal pain in November 2007. The Army system requires that the Soldier only be rated as the condition(s) exist(s) at the time of the physical evaluation board hearing. The available evidence shows that she had pain prior to having any surgical clips placed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026221
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. _______ _ 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 | 20100026222
On 17 November 1977, he was honorably released from active duty and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group for the remainder of his service obligation. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his general under honorable conditions discharge was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support this request. __________X_________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026224
Pertinent Army Regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or reason for discharge. Paragraph 15-3b provides that a Soldier will be separated under that chapter if the Soldier has stated he or she is a homosexual or is bi-sexual unless there is a further finding that the Soldier is not homosexual or bi-sexual. Army Regulation 635-200 states a separation will be described as entry-level with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026225
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). He provided an award certificate, dated 15 May 1989, for award of the MSM for meritorious service from October 1977 through September 1987. Award recommendations submitted for meritorious service based upon retirement will be submitted so that they may be processed to conclusion prior to the requested presentation date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026226
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to a hardship discharge. Instead of returning to his unit at the end of his leave and submitting a request for a hardship discharge, the applicant opted to go AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026229
The applicant requests her discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to honorable. The applicant states: * Her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) has had her listed as having an honorable discharge but recently she was denied services because documentation reported her discharge was under other than honorable condition * She had to leave the service because her grandmother became seriously ill and needed someone to take care of her * She...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026233
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, his military occupational specialty (MOS) be changed to show he was a loader/firer on the .40mm anti-aircraft weapon. ____________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 | 20100026235
Records also show the applicant served a qualifying period of active enlisted service for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Based on the available evidence, the applicant should be awarded the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and his DD Form 214 should be corrected 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. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026236
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the CIB is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. ____________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 | 20100026237
The applicants request to correct his military record to show his DOB as 24 March 1947, as is listed on his birth certificate, has been carefully considered. However, the evidence of record confirms the applicant was inducted, served, and was separated from the Army using the DOB 24 March 1946. All documents on file in the applicant's official military personnel file (OMPF) that list a DOB, including the DD Form 47 prepared during his induction processing, the DA Form 20 prepared upon his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026239
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). All official documents and orders in the applicant's DA Form 201 (Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ)) list the first name "Randall" as recorded in his DD Form 47 and DA Form 20. This Record of Proceedings along with the application and supporting documents will be filed in his military record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026243
In addition to his OMPF, that board also considered a statement from the applicant dated 23 November 2003 in which the applicant contended that his punishments were strictly command influenced and that the AGDRB should advance him on the Retired List. Army Regulation 27-10 (Military Justice), in effect at the time, states that the decision to file DA Forms 2627 on the performance or restricted fiche of the OMPF would be determined by the imposing commander at the time punishment was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026256
The applicant requests his records be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart and the Good Conduct Medal. In addition to the awards listed on the applicant's DD Form 214 he is also authorized award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214: the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026258
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically retired instead of honorably discharged due to disability with severance pay. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Proceedings * Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings * VA rating decision CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026259
On 13 August 1980, the Acting Commander at the USARB recommended that the applicant be discharge under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence that the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board seeking a discharge upgrade during that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Given the misconduct which landed him at USARB and the misconduct he committed while there his discharge was appropriate and the character of the discharge was commensurate with his overall...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026261
The applicant provides copies of a birth certificate, Social Security Card and DD Form 214. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100026261 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100026261 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026267
Special Orders Number 32, Fort Lewis, Washington, dated 1 February 1969, released the applicant from active duty in the rank of private first class/pay grade E-3. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant was released from active duty as a private first class and transferred to the USAR. ___________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 | 20100026269
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. His discharge orders and DD Form 214 show he was discharged on 10 March 1969 with an undesirable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability) under separation program number (SPN) 46A for unsuitability, apathy, defective attitudes, and inability to expend effort constructively. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026271
The appellate review must be completed and the affirmed sentence ordered duly executed. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and his discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted. His statement from the medical specialist is acknowledged; however, this document is not sufficiently mitigating to warrant relief in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026279
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's records are not available. Unfortunately, orders awarding the Purple Heart are not available; medical records confirming treatment for combat-related wounds are not available; the applicant's name does not appear on the Korean War Casualty Roster.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026282
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, the available evidence contains a DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged on 12 August 1980 under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial in pay grade E-1. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026289
* item 13 Enter all awards, decorations, medals, badges, citations and campaign ribbons awarded or authorized for all periods of service * item 18, for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, the statement "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPOLYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD-YYYYMMDD)" will be entered 7. His DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these as his dates of foreign service. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026296
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood that by submitting the request for a discharge he was admitting he was guilty of the charges against him and if his discharge request were approved, he could be discharged under conditions other than honorable. In a second statement of support, dated 20 October 2010, the applicant's spouse states, in part, the applicant told her he has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026298
The evidence of record does not show he was disqualified from receiving the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 12 January 1968 through 11 January 1970. His service record shows he was promoted to SGT and received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings during this period of 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 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026299
The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army, served, and was discharged, all while using a social security number of XXX-XX-2887. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided confirming his current social security number will be filed in his official military personnel file. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100026299 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026304
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows the following: * Item 31 (Foreign Service): * U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) Vietnam from 9 December 1967 through 24 July 1969 * USARPAC Vietnam from 8 February through 11 July 1970 * Item 38 (Record of Assignments) shows: * he was assigned to the 553rd HEM Company, USARPAC from 12 December 1967 through 21 July 1969 * he was assigned with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026307
On 9 October 2010, he petitioned the Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB) for advancement on the Retired List. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 3964, provides that warrant officers and enlisted members may, when their active service plus their service on the retired list totals 30 years, be advanced on the retired list to the highest grade in which they served on active duty satisfactorily. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to MAJ on 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026310
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 May 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100026310 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged in 1983 and he has lived with a BCD for 28 years. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026314
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 DECEMBER 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100026314 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 | 20100026322
The applicant requests corrections to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 1 August 1963. The version of the regulation in effect during the applicant's service provided the DD Form 214 will be issued at the time of separation, regardless of the number of days served, to each member of the Regular Army. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026323
The applicant requests the removal of a summary court-martial and felony conviction from his military personnel records jacket (MPRJ). 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. Army Regulation 640-10 (Military Personnel Records Jacket, United States Army), in effect at the time,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026327
The applicant requests the date of entry on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to show June 1977 as the date he entered military service. The regulation states that an individual entering active duty may enlist first in the DEP. There were 5 months and 1 day between the time he enlisted in the DEP on 28 January 1978 and the time he entered active duty in the Regular Army on 29 June 1978.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026328
Members of the Armed Forces of the United States in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia during the same period and serving in direct support of operations in Vietnam are also eligible for this award. Based on a qualifying period of service and his assignment to a unit which provided direct support for the Vietnam War, he is entitled to award of the AFEM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following awards...