ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026828
Additionally, he requests correction of his year of birth on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 3 May 1982 to show "1954" instead of "1955." Item 1 (Name) of his DD Form 214 for this period of service shows his last name as "Toro" and the year of birth as "1954." While it is understandable the applicant desires to now record his correct last name and year of birth in his military records, there is not a sufficiently compelling reason for compromising the integrity of the Armys records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026833
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026835
The applicant provides: * Two radiology reports * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * Two service medical records * Two photographs * DD Forms 214 for the periods ending 17 October 1968 and 17 October 1972 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence of record which shows that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. In the absence of orders or other evidence of record showing that the applicant was injured and treated for wounds as a result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026837
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records to show, in effect, that he was appointed in the USAR on 17 June 2010 with no break in service. As such, it would be appropriate to show that the applicant was appointed in the USAR as a major on 17 June 2010, the day he executed his first USAR oath of office.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026841
Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. The law also provides that, within 1 year of the divorce, a former spouse may request that a Former Spouse SBP coverage election be deemed to have been made. Although the divorce decree required the FSM to continue SBP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026842
The applicant requests removal of duplicate orders awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) from his official military personnel file (OMPF). It provides that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records may direct removal or movement of documents filed in the OMPF in the interest of justice or equity. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. revoking Permanent Orders 349-06 issued by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026843
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 8 May 1969 by adding award of the Purple Heart. He completed 2 years of active service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 24 of his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 8 May 1969 to include the: * Purple Heart * Vietnam Service Medal with four...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026849
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Chapter 10 of that regulation states a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may, at any time after the charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026851
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his officer accession bonus (OAB) contract was signed prior to his oaths of office. The request was denied because: a. the OAB addendum was signed after the applicant accepted a commission; and b. the applicant was assigned to a table of distribution and allowances (TDA) unit when appointed as an officer in the Wisconsin Army National Guard. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026852
The applicant states he was wounded in the head while on guard duty during the Korean War. He also states that the incident occurred on 29 July 1953, he was assigned to the 289th Tank Battalion, and that he was transported to the hospital with no memory of how he got there. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026854
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the Unites States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as Water Supply Point Operator. His DD Form 214 shows he was honorably released from active duty as a specialist five (SP5)/E-5 effective 6 July 1970. The applicant was awarded PMOS 51N upon completion of his training and, according to his DA Form 20, he initially performed in that DMOS in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026857
He states, in effect, when he submitted his original request for RSLSP he listed the dates as 26 June 2004 through 1 February 2005. He provides: * his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (NGB Report of Separation and Record of Service), for the period ending 31 October 2002 * deployment orders, dated 15 June 2004 * his release from active duty (REFRAD) orders, dated 30 October 2005 * emails to the RSLSP office and their responses * his U.S. Army RSLSP Reconsideration Request CONSIDERATION...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026860
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. He submitted a request for discharge after being notified that charges were pending against him for being AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026863
There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence in which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case. _______ _ 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 | 20100026866
Counsel requests, in effect, correction of the applicant's records to show his rank as lieutenant colonel (LTC) with an effective date of grade and rank of 5 February 2009. He also states the applicant requests an appearance before the Board and that both he and the applicant be informed of the date, time, and location of the Board. This regulation provides for granting constructive service credit for certain qualifying degrees.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026867
The applicant requests that his enlistment contract be corrected to show he enlisted in pay grade E-4 instead of pay grade E-3. a. Paragraph 2-18 (Enlistment Pay Grades for Personnel Without Prior Service) provides that an applicant who has successfully completed a degree-producing college program of 4 years duration and the college or university is listed in the Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education and has been awarded a bachelor's degree or higher, may enlist at any time at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026871
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), provides, in pertinent part, that the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 through 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 through 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 through 30 November 1995 and 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. Beginning on 28 March 1995, the period of qualifying service for award of the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal was reduced from 4 to 3 years. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026882
His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transferor Discharge) shows he was discharged under provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 with a separation program number (SPN) of 264 for unsuitability, character and behavioral disorders, with issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing him an Honorable Discharge Certificate (DD Form 256A), dated 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026883
As a result, the applicant's military service records should be corrected to show he was honorably discharged effective 24 September 1971 under the extraordinary provisions of the Department of the Army memorandum, dated 8 February 1978. The applicant received an RE code of 4 based upon his discharge for unsuitability, character and behavior disorder; however, the regulatory guidance states the reenlistment code "RE-3" will be assigned to Soldiers discharged under the provision of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026885
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show his Federal recognition date for the rank of second lieutenant as 21 November 2007, promotion to the rank of first lieutenant effective 21 May 2009, and any back pay and allowances due as a result of these corrections. While the applicant's NGB Form 89 does not show whether the Federal recognition board recommended him for appointment, it would be reasonable to presume the Indiana ARNG had evidence he had been extended...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026890
The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 29 November 1968 at 17 years of age and he held military occupational specialty 13A (Field Artillery Basic). However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 18 November 1971, in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) for the good of the service with the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Records show that he was 20 years of age at the time of his offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026893
The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not reflect his correct years of service or the date he entered active duty. Following the period his last DD Form 214 was issued the regulation changed and provided that the DD Form 214 would no longer be issued for immediate reenlistments. 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 | 20100026894
The applicant's DA Form 20 shows he was wounded on 3 May 1970 and a DA Form 8-275-3 shows he was wounded in action in Vietnam. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records 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 Purple Heart for wounds received on 3 May 1970 and the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026895
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. The applicants records show he again enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 4 years on 20 April 1979. Paragraph 3-7a provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026896
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. The applicant contends he should be awarded the Purple Heart because he suffered a combat-related injury during a period of war in which he was pursuing the enemy and the incident was subsequently determined to be in the LOD. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100026896 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100026896 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026906
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. _______ _ 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) AR20100026906 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100026906 5 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026908
In a 17 July 2009 memorandum, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) directed that as a matter of policy, all three BCMRs will apply VASRD Section 4.129 to PTSD unfitting conditions for applicants discharged after 11 September 2001 and, in such cases where a grant of relief is appropriate, assign a disability rating of not less than 50% for PTSD unfitting conditions for an initial period of six months following separation, with subsequent fitness and PTSD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026917
The applicant requests that his award of the Purple Heart be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant states that he was wounded in Vietnam and was awarded the Purple Heart while in the hospital; however, it was not added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the VSM from his DD Form 214 * Adding the Purple Heart,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026920
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Vietnam Combat Medal or the Air Combat Medal [sic] (Air Medal). Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not list award of the Air Medal and his service records do not contain official orders awarding him the Air Medal. In the absence of orders or other independent evidence that would confirm he completed the number of missions necessary to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026922
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * National Personnel Records Center letter, dated 7 October 2010 * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was not with the unit at that time and is not authorized to have this foreign unit award placed on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 28 February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026927
The applicant requests that all of his authorized awards, to include the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the AFEM is awarded for qualifying service after 1 July 1958 in military operations within a specific geographic area during a specified time period. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026930
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 16 September 1975 to show award of the Vietnam Service Medal with two or three bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, any qualification badges, and all other awards that he is authorized. Although the applicant's record contains three DD Forms 214 for his continuous...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026932
Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) contains no entry and there are no official orders in his records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. The evidence of record does show the applicant was hospitalized more than 1 week in a patient status while in Vietnam and he was further assigned to a hospital in Japan for almost 2 months. Notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity, in the absence of documentary evidence that shows he received a wound or injury as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026933
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. His service record shows he received five Article 15s and several adverse counseling statements.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026935
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As stated in the regulation, no person will be entitled to both awards for Vietnam service. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to the following: * Presidential Unit Citation * AFEM * Republic of Vietnam Parachutist Badge * Purple Heart * Air Medal _______ x_ _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026938
On 6 March 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be discharged UOTHC. On 21 February 1997, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his 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 | 20100026941
He states he was wounded in Italy. He submitted a VA Statement in Support of Claim in which he states he was operating a steam locomotive in Italy when they were attacked by the Bastion German Air Force. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base correcting his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026946
The evidence of record shows that when the FSM retired in 2006, he elected SBP for spouse coverage. In 2008, the FSM and the applicant were divorced. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the FSM changed his SBP coverage from "spouse" to "former spouse" within 1 year of their divorce in February 2008; b. showing his request was timely received and processed by the appropriate DFAS office; and c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026952
The FSM's military records are not available for review. A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members' records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. It was awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of the Armed Forces or any civilian national of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, died or sustained wounds as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026957
The applicant states she enlisted on 1 April 2004, completed her first term of service, and reenlisted in Iraq on 14 March 2008. The applicant provides: * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document), dated 14 March 2008 * DD Form 214, dated 20 January 2010 * Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Removing from item 18 of her DD Form 214 the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026962
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 | 20100026965
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100026965 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 | 20100026966
The applicant requests the Army Commendation Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge). He provided a citation for award of the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service during the period June 1969 to June 1970 in Vietnam. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There are no orders for the Army Commendation Medal in the available records and the applicant did not provide any orders for the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026967
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100026967 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 | 20100026968
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with 2 or 3 bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * RVN Campaign Medal (RVNCM) with Device (1960) * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * unit awards received by Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry, 82d Airborne...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026969
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100026969 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. In view of the above, the applicant's records should be corrected to show he is entitled to receive 25 days of PDMRA with all appropriate allowances to be used within a 12-month period commencing on the date of this Board's notice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026970
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows in block 17 (Current Active Service Other Than Induction) he was called to active service by LO 3-132 First US Army 24 March 1970. 4. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 30 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 March 1970 the entry Ordered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026971
This pamphlet shows the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry, the unit to which the applicant was assigned during the period 15 February to 31 July 1969, was cited for award of the: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 1 September 1968 through 30 September 1970 by Department of the Army General Order (DAGO) Number 5, dated 1973 * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period 1 January 1966 to 21 January 1970 by DAGO...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026974
The applicant requests correction of item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add: * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with bronze service stars * Vietnam Campaign Medal [Correctly known as the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960)] * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) 1st Oak Leaf Cluster [indicating 2nd Award] * Expert...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026975
The applicant requests award of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) and a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to verify he qualified for the award. However, it did provide detailed guidance on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) which was awarded to infantry personnel based on essentially the same criteria for award of the CMB to medical aid personnel assigned to infantry units. Although he held an MOS that could have made him...