ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027429
The applicant requests correction of his military record to show eligibility for payment of his prior service enlistment bonus (PSEB) for his enlistment in the California Army National Guard (CAARNG). The applicant provides: * a memorandum, subject: Request for Exception to Policy for a PSEB Critical Unit Identification Code (CUIC)/Critical Skill (CS) (Applicant's named and social security number), dated 5 August 2010 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 600-7-6-R-E (Annex X to DD Form 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027431
His DD Form 214, item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) lists the following awards: * Purple Heart (2nd Award) * Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device * Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) * Army Achievement Medal * Presidential Unit Citation (Army) * National Defense Service Medal * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Army Service Ribbon * Army (Retired) Lapel Button * Sharpshooter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027434
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Presidential Unit Citation and three campaign stars (properly known as bronze service stars). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding the applicant's DD Form 214 and two DD Forms 215,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027435
On 18 November 1982, his commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel), chapter 9, for drug abuse rehabilitation failure. His immediate command recommended separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for drug abuse rehabilitative failure. The evidence shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for drug abuse -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027436
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 27 February 1969. Additionally, the evidence shows he participated in three campaigns during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027438
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He also provided VAARNG Orders 339-312, dated 5 December 2006, which show he was honorably discharged from active duty on 17 August 2006. Item 18 adding the following entries: * ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM PER 10 USC SECTION 12302 * SERVICE IN IRAQ/KUWAIT FROM 20040303-20050330 * SOLDIER COMPLETED PERIOD FOR WHICH ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY FOR PURPOSE OF POSTSERVICE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027441
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards) stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. As a result, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM for this qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027443
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Records) shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service. Therefore, he is entitled to the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 12 December 1966 through 11 December 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 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027445
Item 5 (DOB) of his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his DOB as 26 August 1946. His service records contain various forms, including a record of emergency data, which listed his DOB as 26 August 1946. __________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 | 20100027449
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) in pay grade E-1 on 29 October 1970, for 3 years. On 5 March 1973, he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200, in pay grade E-2, with a general discharge. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027451
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100027451 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 | 20100027452
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his correct social security number (SSN). There is no evidence of record that shows he ever presented xxx-xx-xx27 as his SSN or used such number during his active service. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which confirms his correct SSN, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027456
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027457
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he completed 2 years, 2 months, and 18 days of creditable active service. It states item 12 shows the Record of Service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027458
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 16 December 1971 to show: * he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 10 June 1969 instead of 10 June 1971 * service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from March 1970 through December 1971 * two awards of the Bronze Star Medal * 2nd through 9th Award of the Air Medal 2. However, the evidence of record does not show and he has not provided evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027459
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Iraq and the dates of that service. 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 | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027463
These orders show the 144th MP Company was awarded the MUC for exceptionally meritorious service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) during the period 22 October 2006 through 5 October 2007. He provided a DA Form 638 and an MSM award certificate that show he was awarded the MSM by Joint Force Headquarters, Michigan Army National Guard, Permanent Order Number 167-001, dated 16 June 2009, for exceptionally meritorious service from 12 January 1987 through 9 June 2009. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027464
Upon application, any such service member may be awarded the ICM in lieu of the GWOTEM for such service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his record to show he completed a normal overseas tour and to add the OSR 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 showing he completed a normal overseas tour based on his service in Kuwait/Iraq from 8 March 2003 through 20 February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027470
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. He is an outstanding member of his church who regularly attends services. The applicant contends that his bad conduct discharge should be upgraded to general under honorable conditions because it has been 15 years since the incident of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027471
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. On 13 November 1985, the appropriate authority approved his request for discharge and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence in the available records to show he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027472
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He provided a memorandum, dated 19 November 2004, which states the recommendation for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5, paragraph 5-13, for personality disorder was approved. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027473
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 30 May 1986, the appropriate authority approved his request for discharge and directed the issuance of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027475
Item 23a of his DD Form 214 shows his MOS as 11B1O. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show these unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 as follows: a. deleting MOS 11B1O from item 23a; b. adding MOS 11B1P to item 23a; c. deleting the VSM from his item 24; and d. adding the following awards to item 24: * Parachutist Badge * RVN Gallantry Cross...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027476
The applicant's records are somewhat incomplete; however, his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows: * Basic Combat Training at Fort Campbell, KY and award of the National Defense Service Medal and Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar * Advanced Individual Training at Fort Polk, LA * Awarded military occupational specialty (MOS) 76A1O (Supply Clerk) * Basic Airborne Course, Fort Benning, GA * Awarded Parachutist Badge and MOS 76A1P (for Parachutist) * Arrived...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027478
The applicant requests removal of the following documents from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF): a. two DA Forms 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 28 June and 13 July 2004; b. a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15 Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 1 September 2004; and c. a Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) ending 31 May 2007 [hereafter referred to as the contested report]. A memorandum, dated 10 July 2007, shows counsel submitted a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027482
The applicant requests correction of the following items of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty): He also requests, in effect, a change in the reason and authority for his discharge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027483
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. The applicant states he was told his discharge would be upgraded; it has been over 19 years since he was discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027486
However, on 17 November 2009, he and his spouse completed a DD Form 2656-2 requesting termination of his SBP. The available evidence shows he requested the SBP be terminated, and his wife concurred on 17 November 2009, only 4 months after he was placed on the TDRL. Public law states retirees have a 1-year period, beginning on the second anniversary of the date on which their retired pay started to withdraw from their SBP and that no premiums will be refunded to those who opt to disenroll.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027487
As a result, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM for this qualifying period of active duty service and to add this award to his DD Form 214. The evidence also shows that based on his active duty service and his service in Korea, he is also eligible for the NDSM and ROKWSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the AGCM for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027495
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 15 September 1981 in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. The applicant's records do not contain any evidence that shows he was court-martialed. The applicant contends his discharge under other than honorable conditions should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027496
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 December 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100027496 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He specifically states: * a Troop Program Unit (TPU) position vacancy was found which he accepted on 18 September 2009 * he was coerced into resigning his commission; to say he requested resignation is misleading * he was told his request for reappointment would be considered by a board, yet the ABCMR stated his branches (Quartermaster (QM) and Civil Affairs (CA))...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027498
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 May 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100027498 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 24 July 2002 and held military occupational specialty 31B (Military Police). By regulation, an RE code is not applicable in his case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027499
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. With respect to the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, his infantry MOS and his assignment to an infantry unit during his service in Vietnam are not in question. In the absence of official orders or other documentary evidence such as operation reports, after action reports, valor awards, witness...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027507
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a more favorable reentry (RE) code. The record contains a DD Form 214 showing he was discharged on 28 March 2008 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct (serious offense), under honorable conditions (general discharge). The evidence of record shows he was discharged under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027511
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his record as follows: * The removal of a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 26 May 2005, from his official military personnel file (OMPF) or in the alternative, transfer of the GOMOR to the restricted section of his OMPF * Restoration to the Fiscal Year 2008 (FY08) Maneuver, Fire, and Effects (MFE) lieutenant colonel (LTC) Promotion List * Retroactive promotion to LTC, effective 1 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027512
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100027512 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 | 20100027513
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed 1 year and 27 days of foreign service in Korea and 1 year, 4 months, and 7 days of foreign service in Germany. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027516
After consulting with legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. On 24 September 1983, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), after carefully considering the applicants overall record of service and all evidence presented, determined the applicants discharge was proper and equitable, and voted to deny...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027518
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 deleting the entry "Air Medal" from Item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214 and adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the: * Distinguished Flying Cross * Air Medal (8th Award) and "V" Device * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027520
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that on 12 November and 28 December 1970, he had shrapnel removed and a cyst drained from his right elbow, the result of wounds received while serving as an infantry squad leader in Republic of Vietnam (RVN). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027521
The applicant requests a re-evaluation of his medical evaluation board (MEB) and physical evaluation board (PEB) to show that they had properly considered all of his medical conditions. A VA Rating Decision provided by the applicant, dated 29 December 2009, indicates that the VA awarded him a combined 90% disability rating percentage for his service-connected conditions. An award or change in the disability rating granted by the VA would not call into question the application of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027525
The applicant requests he be issued a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period 4 November 1976 to 3 November 1982 and his character of service be shown as honorable. His contention he served honorably during his period of enlistment from 4 November 1976 to 3 November 1982, but he does not have a DD Form 214 which shows this prior honorable service was noted. The remarks section of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 10 October 1985 shows his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027526
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the: * National Defense Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal * Vietnam Service Medal 7. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows that at the time of his assignment to the 347th Transportation Company, this unit was cited for award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027528
After interviewing the applicant and evaluating his behavior, the military psychologist concluded the applicant did not have a psychiatric disorder. On 7 December 1981, court-martial charges were preferred against him for one specification of being AWOL from 19 October to 1 December 1981. Paragraph 3-7b of Army Regulation 635-200 states that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027534
Section 14 (Service Outside Continental United States) of his WD AGO 24A (Service Record) shows he left Japan on 12 July and arrived in Korea on 13 July 1950 and left Korea for Japan on 27 September 1950. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027535
She also requests that she be granted back pay and service credit from the time of her separation. Army Regulation 635-40 states that the findings and recommendations of the informal PEB are recorded on DA Form 199 (PEB Proceedings). The evidence of record shows on 15 March 2010, the applicant was found unfit for duty with a disability rating of 10 percent for degenerative disc disease.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027537
Item 24 of his DD Form 214 with a separation date of 14 July 1968 shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Aircraft Crewman Badge * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Bronze Star Medal * Air Medal (4th Oak Leaf Cluster) * two service stars * two overseas service bar 9. The applicant's record contains orders awarding him the Air Medal (4th Oak Leaf Cluster) which was awarded to him prior to his departure from the Republic of Vietnam. His...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027539
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 17 November 1978 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of a court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. ____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027542
The email also stated the applicants retirement orders clearly stated: You are authorized up to 1 year to complete travel in connection with this action. All installation transition/retirement briefings discuss retirement benefits and offer the opportunity to ask questions if not clear or understood on extension requirements. These JFTR provisions and time limitations for the shipment of HHG were also in effect at the time of the applicants retirement. The evidence of record shows he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027546
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) * one bronze service star instead of two bronze service stars on his Iraq Campaign Medal * four awards instead of two awards of the Overseas Service Ribbon * two awards instead of one award of the Air Medal * Item 18 (Remarks) he served one tour in Afghanistan from September 2005...