ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028693
The medic stated the applicant should get a Purple Heart. Based on the statement from his former company commander, it appears the applicant had an injury that required medical treatment insofar as he received stitches. Although there is no apparent reason to question the statement from his former company commander, this statement alone does not definitively show the "steel pot" falling on the applicant's groin while he was asleep in his hooch was the result of hostile action, nor does it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028699
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100028699 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The official stated the applicant was promoted to captain by the PRARNG on 24 March 2010 in accordance with Orders Number 083-520, dated 24 March 2010. The NGB issued orders Federally Recognizing and promoting him to captain with a DOR and effective date of 31 August 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028703
Similarly, Army Regulation 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Reductions) provides that Soldiers on a promotion list who are entitled to disability severance or retirement pay will be paid such at the promotion list grade, such a Soldier will be promoted effective the day before separation, and unfit Soldiers approved for continuation on active duty are to be promoted as soon as possible. Clearly the applicant was properly promoted and both law and regulation provide that Soldiers in this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028713
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show that he was transferred to the Retired Reserve in the rank of colonel (COL)/O-6) in lieu of lieutenant colonel (LTC)/O-5. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1370, states that in order to be eligible for voluntary retirement under any provision of this title in a grade above major or lieutenant commander, a commissioned officer of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps must have served on active duty in that grade for not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028715
The applicant requests correction of his 13 December 2004 DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings) as follows: * Add Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) code 5241 for cervical fusion * Add VASRD code 5003 for degenerative arthritis * Show a 60% combined total disability rating * Payment of back pay and allowances from 5 February 2005 (date placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL)) to the present 2. On 22 October 2004, a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028717
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his military records to include his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to reflect his new name. While the applicant's desire to change his military records and his DD Form 214 to reflect his current name is understood, the available evidence shows he entered, served, and was separated from active duty under the name that is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028718
The applicant requests correction of item 24 (Character of Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show "honorable," "under honorable conditions," or "general" rather than "uncharacterized." It specifies that "Soldiers of the ARNG and the USAR ordered to active duty for a period in excess of 90 days will, upon release from active duty, revert to control of the appropriate Reserve Component" and that the "service of Soldiers specified in this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028722
The applicant provides one of the FSM's Retiree Account Statements with an effective date of 5 December 2005. The statement shows the FSM elected spouse-only SBP coverage and shows his spouse's DOB as 27 September 1948. It would be appropriate to correct his DFAS records to show he elected former spouse coverage and option B under the RCSBP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028728
The applicant requests, in two applications, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her primary military occupational specialty (PMOS) and her completion of Basic Combat Training (BCT). b. block 14, from the Soldier's record, list formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028730
On 24 August 2010, the DVA granted the applicant a 100% service-connected disability rating, effective 24 November 2008. The evidence provided by the applicant, and the available evidence of record, fails to support his contention that his conditions are combat-related. Therefore, in the absence of such evidence there appears to be no basis to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028746
At the time of the applicant's separation action, the SPD code of "MGH" was used when a Soldier was separated by reason of non-retention under paragraph 16-5, Army Regulation 635-200. Upon separation he was assigned an RE code of 3. This was the appropriate code for the applicant based on the guidance provided in the applicable regulation for Soldiers separating by reason of non-retention due to signing a DCSS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028749
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 June 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100028749 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his foreign service in Korea from 1960 to 1962. His DD Form 214 shows he completed 2 years, 11 months, and 19 days of creditable active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028751
The applicant states he was an infantryman assigned to an infantry unit in Vietnam when he was shot during combat and should have been awarded the CIB. He served 1 year, 11 months, and 29 days of total active service and his DD Form 214 that was issued at the time of his REFRAD shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), Vietnam Campaign Medal, Purple Heart and Army Good Conduct Medal. A review of his records show he served in two campaigns while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028752
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in Vietnam. Neither the applicant's available records nor the Vietnam casualty listing provide any evidence that the applicant was wounded, that those wounds were the result of hostile action that required treatment by medical personnel, or that the resulting medical treatment was made a matter of official record. _______ _ __X____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028754
He also requests a medical discharge, which is a new issue. The applicant provides: * Three applications * Amnesty and rehabilitation waiver * Documentation on rehabilitation measures * Mental status evaluation * Discharge proceedings CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. _______ _ _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 | 20100028755
BOARD DATE: 31 May 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100028755 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's record does not contain any orders that show award of the BSM. Although he provides a certificate and citation, in the absence of orders to corroborate award of the BSM, it would inappropriate to correct his record to show receipt of this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028757
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3, paragraph 6d states that Department of the Army General Orders Number 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam, and its subordinate units, during the period 20 July 1965 to 28 March 1973. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 19 January 1966 through 17 January 1969 and to correct his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028762
Therefore, based on the evidence provided, he is entitled to the second award of the Purple Heart. The evidence shows he participated in four campaigns during his service in Vietnam. 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 sustained on 23 October 1967; b. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the VSM; and c. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Purple Heart (2nd...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028763
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * she received a letter of commendation recognizing her efforts during the Cuban Resettlement Program * completion of Traffic School (now known as the Traffic Management and Accident Investigation Course) in Vilseck, Germany 2. The applicant's available record does not contain a certificate of training or any other evidence that shows she completed "Traffic School." There is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028766
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 3 (Grade Rate Rank and Date of Appointment) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show sergeant instead of corporal. Section 2 (Appointments, Promotions, or Reductions) of his DD Form 230 (Service Record) shows he was promoted to the temporary rank of corporal effective 27 March 1953. There are no promotion orders in his records and he did not provide any evidence showing he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028769
He was not given his aircrew wings and the record and DD Form 214 do not show he was awarded the Aircraft Crew Member Badge. As a result, the request for correction to his DD Form 214 to show he was released from active duty in the rank/grade of SP4/E-4 will not be discussed further in this Record of Proceedings. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base an award of the Aircraft Crew Member Badge in this case and its addition to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028773
d. Neither his commander, nor any official within the PRARNG, ensured that a Line of Duty (LOD) investigation was conducted prior to his release from active duty (REFRAD). The board determined: * he was not able to comply with all of his MOS duties * he received a 20% Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability rating * he had completed 25 years of service and was qualified for retirement by Medical Conditions The board recommended he receive an L4 permanent profile with the assignment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028774
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The applicant's record does not contain any orders that show award of the BSM. ______________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 | 20100028775
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It states, in pertinent part, that: a. the total amount of foreign service completed during their continuous period of active service will be entered as "YYYY MM DD" in item 12f of the form; b. for 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 DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028777
The applicant provides his: * Certificate of Live Birth * DD Form 214 * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document, Armed Forces of the United States) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the U.S.), dated 25 October 1997, shows his DOB as 6 Nxxxxxxx. The DD Forms 4, dated 25 October 1997, and 7 July 2000, contain a DOB that is clearly in error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028779
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) indicates he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and lists the authority as 1st Air Cavalry Special Orders Number 13, dated 13 January 1969. The applicant's records do not show indiscipline or lost time, he received conduct and efficiency ratings of "excellent" throughout his military service, and he was promoted to sergeant in less than 2 years. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028781
He states his assignment to G Company, 75th Infantry (Ranger), Americal Division from July 1969 through September 1969 was omitted from his DD Form 214. It further shows in item 30 of his DD Form 214 his entire continuous period of service in the RVN from 18 July 1969 through 14 September 1969. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded an infantry MOS and that he served in an infantryman unit before being evacuated from Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028786
As a result, 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 26 June 1987, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed his reduction to private (PV1)/E-1 and issuance of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200 further states that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028787
As a new issue he requests that his records be corrected to show he was promoted to pay grade E-5 on 17 September 1971. The applicant states he was injured from a grenade explosion on 4 November 1970 in the Republic of Vietnam. However, there are no orders in his Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) indicating he was promoted to E-5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028797
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 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: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028801
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. Based on the applicant's 59 days of temporary duty in the Republic of Vietnam, he is entitled to a correction of his record to show the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028804
His DD Forms 214 for the periods ending 6 June 1973 and 30 November 1990 do not show the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation or Meritorious Unit Commendation as authorized awards. The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation was awarded to all units that served in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Meritorious Unit Commendation and Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028805
The applicant states his prior foreign service reflected on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 3 October 1970 and the Korea Defense Service Medal are not reflected on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 23 December 1991. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's 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. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028806
The applicant states he should have been awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service in the Republic of Vietnam based on Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), dated 25 February 1995, since he was assigned as an advisor to an infantry unit of the Vietnamese government engaged in ground combat. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve on 3 February 1966. His DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record) shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028808
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 1960 * Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device * Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * Two overseas service bars 9. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 lists the: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028809
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his birth date as 31 October 1948 instead of 10 October 1948. His service record includes various documents which show his date of birth as 31 October 1948, such as his: * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) * DD Form 1584 (National Agency Check Request) * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) 4. _______ _ __X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028810
The applicant requests correction of his records to show the Purple Heart. There are no orders in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) showing he was awarded the Purple Heart. His DA Form 2-1 also includes the Purple Heart in item 9 (Awards, Decorations and Campaigns).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028812
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military), paragraph 29, states that the ABCMR begins its consideration of each case with the presumption of administrative regularity.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028814
He states he received it following his physical disability retirement and after receipt of his DD Form 214. He was awarded an Army Commendation Medal which was not approved until after he had retired. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device from his DD Form 214 * adding the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device and 1st Oak Leaf Cluster and Sharpshooter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028815
The record does contain a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) which shows the applicant was discharged on 7 January 1993 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 with issuance of a discharge UOTHC. On 15 May 1995, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028817
The form shows he elected spouse and children RCSBP coverage based on the full amount of retired pay and Option C (Immediate Coverage). The DD Form 2656-6 he submitted includes the following note below item 8: If either "Divorce" or "Death of Spouse" is selected, and the member has previously elected spouse and child coverage, the coverage would convert to "Child Only" coverage if the member has an eligible child. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request to void his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028818
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 adding the KLM-SA and KLM-KU to item 13 of his 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028820
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 21 March 2005, the day after the FFDDB was convened, the applicant was honorably discharged from the PRARNG under the provisions of National Guard Regulation 600-200 (Enlisted Personnel Management), paragraph 8-26(1), due to being medical unfit for retention. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) governs the evaluation of physical fitness of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028822
His service record doesnt contain orders which show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Combat Action Badge. Award of the Combat Action Badge is authorized from 18 September 2001 to a date to be determined. Award of the Combat Action Badge is authorized from 18 September 2001 to a date to be determined.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028824
The applicant states: a. the effective date of his retirement is 6 months prior to the date of his evaluation that included his physician's recommendation for his separation; b. the reason for his separation was based on a medical condition incurred coincidental to his active service; c. he was subsequently re-rated at the mobilization station and not allowed to mobilize with his unit in July 2006; d. the Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG) failed to complete his medical separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028825
On 2 July 2003, her separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12a, was found legally sufficient. However, her records on iPERMS do contain a statement titled "Data Required by the Privacy Act of 1974" which states, in effect, personal information that is filed in the MPRJ may be used by the appropriate Federal, State, and local government authorities where the use of the information is compatible with the purpose for which the information is collected. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028826
He would like his DD Form 214 to show the proper disability rating at the time of his retirement. The applicant provides his DD Form 214, dated 31 December 2001, and a DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings). His DD Form 214 appropriately shows he was retired on 31 December 2001 for the purpose of early retirement under TERA with a type of separation of "Voluntary Early Retirement"; a separation authority of "Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 12"; a separation code of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028832
The applicant may request a copy of his medical records by submitting a request via a letter or the Standard Form (SF) 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records) to the following address: National Personnel Records Center, ATTN: Army Reference Branch, 9700 Page Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri 63132-5100. The governing regulation states the entry "NA" will be shown in item 24 of the DD Form 214 for enlisted personnel released from custody and control of the Army. _______ _ _X______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028833
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to a discharge under other than honorable conditions. He was accordingly discharged from the Army on 19 May 2003. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028835
He provides: * A DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) for the Army Achievement Medal * His Enlisted Record Brief * A DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record - Part II) * Reassignment orders to Korea * Two DA Forms 4187 (Personnel Action) * His DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His personnel record is void of evidence which indicates his promotion was approved by the appropriate authority. He provided a DA Form 4187, dated 1 September 1999, that shows he was recommended for...