ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029241
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100029241 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 | 20100029244
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100029244 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 | 20100029245
However, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 19 November 1982, in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) chapter 10, for the good of the service in the grade of E-1 with an under other than honorable conditions character of service. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029246
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Prisoner of War Medal was authorized on 8 November 1985 and is awarded to individuals who in past armed conflicts were taken prisoner or held captive after 5 April 1917. There is no evidence in his available records to show he was a prisoner of war. _______ _ 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 | 20100029248
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show he held the rank/grade of sergeant (SGT)/pay grade E-5 instead of specialist four (SP4)/pay grade E-4 at the time of release from active duty. The applicant states, in effect, he appeared before a board to be considered for promotion to SGT/E-5 and it was granted; however, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged in the rank/grade of SP4/E-4. His record contains no evidence and he has failed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029249
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he completed 20 years of creditable service for pay, issuance of a 20-year letter, transfer to the Retired Reserve, and entitlement to retired pay at age 60. Army Regulation 135-180 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service), paragraph 2-1a, states that to be eligible for retired pay an individual does not need to have a military status at the time of application for retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029252
Chapter 12 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) states NCOs holding the grade of master sergeant, E8 at retirement, whose records show successful service as first sergeant, E8, will be placed on the Retired List in the grade title "first sergeant." Therefore, this period of time cannot be used to fulfill the "served as a first sergeant" requirement for retirement with the grade of first sergeant. There is no evidence he served as a first sergeant while in pay grade E-8.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029253
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add the Purple Heart. The applicant states he received a Purple Heart for being wounded in 1969. 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 to add the Purple Heart, the RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029255
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests award of the Prisoner of War (POW) Medal to his late father and its addition to his father's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge). As such, it would appropriate to correct the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 to show he was a POW from 4 October 1944 to April 1945 in Germany. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029256
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A review of documents in the applicant's OMPF on iPERMS shows: * documents supporting a DOB of 1 June 1958: * iPERMS Record View * ARPC Form 249 (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points), dated 10 June 2011 * DA Form 4651-R (Request for Reserve Component Assignment), dated 29 January 1999 * DA Form 4651-R, dated 19 August 1994 * DD Form 214, dated 27 February 1992 * documents supporting a DOB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029257
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 17 January 1986, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, by reason of drug abuse - rehabilitation failure. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029262
On 2 November 1978, the applicant's company commander recommended the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), paragraph 14-33b(1), for misconduct. On 25 September 1987, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029265
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. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him this medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correct his DD Form 214 to show this medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029277
The following documents in his Army military personnel record show his DOB as 5 October 1946: * DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data) * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) * DA Form 3027 (U.S. Army Request for National Agency Check) * VA Form 07-3101 (Request for Information) 4. This document is accepted as sufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show his DOB as 5 October 1946. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100029277 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029280
Although an honorable or general discharge was authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally considered appropriate. While he submitted a statement requesting a general discharge instead of an under other than honorable conditions discharge and indicated it was only one isolated incident, he admitted to being an addict. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029283
The applicant requests correction of the service entry date shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). 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. The Board determined the evidence presented is sufficient to warrant a recommendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029285
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). 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 dated 12 February 1973 to show the following awards: * Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star * National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029286
The medical documents verifying the applicant's moderate to severe frostbite injuries to his feet are accepted as sufficient evidence to award him the Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed two periods of active duty service for which he was honorably discharged. 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 19 February 1945, b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029288
The applicant provides copies of his birth certificate, social security card, DD Form 214, and DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) in support of his application. This regulation has historically stated that item 1 (Name) of the DD Form 214 will contain the name taken from the Soldier's personnel record. This Record of Proceedings along with the application and supporting documents will be filed in his military record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029292
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Consulting counsel would advise the member concerning the elements of the offense or offenses charged, type of discharge normally given under the provisions of this chapter, the loss of Veterans Administration benefits, and the possibility of prejudice in civilian life because of the characterization of such a discharge. The applicant has not submitted any evidence to show he properly requested assistance or provided an explanation as to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029293
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 June 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100029293 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The previous ABCMR Record of Proceedings (ROP) noted: a. the applicant requested award of the Purple Heart "due to shrapnel wounds received in May 1971 while stationed in Vietnam"; b. the applicant received a minor shrapnel wound to his ear; c. the medical record does not state the shrapnel wound was received in combat or as a result of enemy action; d. there was no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029300
There are no orders for the Army Good Conduct Medal in the available records. There is no evidence he received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 16 March 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029304
For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar was authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. 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 (First Award) for the period 27 September 1968 through 20 September 1970; b. deleting the VSM and one Overseas Service Bar from item 24 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029305
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * National Personnel Record Center letter dated 23 March 2007 * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) * Acknowledgement of Service Obligation * Discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve * DA Form 3054 (Election of Amount, Beneficiary Designation and Settlement Options for Servicemen's Group Life Insurance) * Special Orders Number 174 * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 3 September 1967, the applicant departed Germany...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029311
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) 8. His record is absent evidence and he has not provided sufficient evidence to show he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029312
After a break in service, he enlisted in the CAARNG on 21 February 1976. On 18 February 2007, he was placed on the retired list in the rank of staff sergeant/E-6. Since there is no evidence of record which shows his service in the rank of platoon sergeant was not satisfactory, and in accordance with the governing regulation, his military records should be corrected to show that he was placed on the retired list as a platoon sergeant/E-7 effective 18 February 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029313
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests all of her medals be added to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). _______ _ __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 | 20100029314
The applicant states: * his discharge should be upgraded because of the way it was given and his lack of understanding of the discharge process * his discharge was given after his injury * he did not go AWOL (absent without leave); he was given permission by his commander to go on leave * he was threatened to make a decision to take the undesirable discharge or be thrown in the stockade * he was only 19 years at the time; young, injured, and afraid * he did not realize his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029317
On 22 May 1990, he was evaluated by medical personnel and found to be fit to participate in a weight control physical exercise program in accordance with Army Regulation 600-9 (The Army Weight Control Program). On 5 June 1991, his commander requested a medical evaluation based on initiation of separation action and based on the applicant's failure to make satisfactory progress in a weight control program. He was medically cleared on three occasions for participation in weight control...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029319
Additionally, Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Awards and Decorations) states that during the Vietnam era the CIB was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. The available evidence confirms the applicant was wounded in action in the RVN on 22 October 1970, as evidenced by entries in item 40 of his DA Form 20 and on the USARV Form 130. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029320
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army in pay grade E-1 on 20 April 1971 for 3 years. He was assigned to the U.S. Army Data Service Center from 7 December 1971 through 21 April 1972 and the 222nd Personnel Service Company from 22 April through 23 June 1972. 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 period 20 April 1971...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029323
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20100013565 on 28 October 2010. The Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA) was approved on 3 January 1992 and is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in the Persian Gulf War between 17 January 1991 and 28...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029325
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Following counseling, the applicant submitted a voluntary written request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations). In his request for discharge the applicant indicated he understood by requesting discharge he was admitting guilt to the charge against him or to a lesser-included offense that also authorized the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029328
The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge, could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service at any time after court-martial charges were preferred,. _______ _...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029330
He was discharged on 15 May 1991 with an under honorable conditions discharge (a general discharge) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct (commission of a serious offense). Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel from active duty. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029331
In this request he: a. requested the applicant's BCN be approved for a $10,000.00 OAB in AOC 151; b. indicated the applicant reports the OSM experienced a personnel change at the time his OAB contract was completed; however, a BCN was never requested; c. the Incentives office learned no BCN was requested for the applicant on 13 January 2010, and the applicant's verbal inquiries regarding his OAB to the OSM resulting in no further action by the OSM; and d. the applicant was fully eligible to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029334
The applicant states he and his spouse elected not to participate in RCSBP. This memorandum notified the applicant that he had completed the required years of service and he would be eligible for retired pay upon application at age 60. Once a member elects either Options B or C in any category of coverage, that election is irrevocable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029335
On 4 December 2010, the MIARNG, Officer Branch Noncommissioned Officer in Charge prepared an MFR indicating: a. he found no evidence the applicant's initial appointment packet was ever sent to the NGB for permanent Federal recognition; b. the AMEDD recruiting office was in the midst of a personnel change and the applicant's appointment packet was overlooked and never processed; c. while investigating his promotion eligibility it was determined he had never been extended permanent Federal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029336
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. This regulation prescribed that an individual discharged for unsuitability would be furnished an honorable or a general discharge. Due to the absence of his personnel file, when he was returned to military control he was subsequently discharged by reason of unsuitability and issued a general discharge, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029337
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The applicant served a qualifying period of service for entitlement to two overseas service bars for his service in the Republic of Vietnam from 5 August 1965 to 31 July 1966. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029338
He provides: * Four non-sequential pages extracted from FM 3-21.10 * Six pages extracted from Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) pertaining to the eligibility criteria for award of the CIB * Citation and certificate for the Bronze Star Medal * Email correspondence exchanged between himself and staff members of the National Guard Bureau * His CIB Recommendation Packet consisting of: * DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) * Mobilization orders * Deployment orders * Battalion commander's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029339
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show this award. It states the Purple Heart is awarded to members wounded in action. The applicant and all others concerned should know this action related to award of the Purple Heart in no way diminishes the sacrifices made by him in service to our Nation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029340
On 2 April 2002 a Medical Duty Review Board found him to be medically disqualified due to "Severe peripheral neuropathy due to electrical shock." He received a 20 percent rating bilaterally even though the VA also noted that "muscle strength of 4 over 5 for each hand is considered mild." With a 20 percent disability rating, he would have been eligible at the most for disability severance pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029341
The applicant requests in effect, correction of his records to show he applied for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program to transfer his education benefits to his dependents before he retired from active duty on 27 August 2010. The applicants contentions have been noted; however, according to the applicable law and regulation he is not eligible to transfer benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program. He was retired on 27 August 2010 and he did not transfer his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029343
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in Vietnam from 10 October 1965 to 9 October 1966 * item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned to Headquarters Company or Company B, 588th Engineer Battalion (Combat), in Vietnam from 8 January 1966 to 27 September 1966 4. Item 22c (Foreign Service) of his DD Form 214 shows he completed 2 years, 5 months, and 11 days of foreign service in U.S. Army Pacific and U.S. Army Europe. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029346
The applicant states: * the correct DA Form 1059 for this course shows she attended the course during the period 13 February 2006 through 14 March 2006 * the error was caused due to a lack of attention to detail by her small group leader * she wants to correct her records because she is coming up for her first consideration by the sergeant first class promotion board 3. Since the duration of WLC is 4 weeks for Regular Army Soldiers and evidence shows she attended WLC during the period 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029348
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The version of the regulation in effect at the time of his discharge in 1980 stated item 13 was self-explanatory, meaning the item would show all decorations, medals, badges, citations and campaign ribbons awarded or authorized for all periods of service. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029351
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 July 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100029351 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests reconsideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decision denying a change to his rank and pay grade to sergeant/pay grade E-5 on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 27 April 1971. He was promoted to acting sergeant E-5 by the commander of Company A,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029356
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) states that disability compensation is not an entitlement acquired by reason of service-incurred illness or injury; rather, it is provided to Soldiers whose service is interrupted and can no longer continue to reasonably perform because of a physical disability incurred or aggravated in service. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition, although not considered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029358
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 June 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100029358 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant states he served with the 17th Cavalry, 173rd Airborne Brigade in the Republic of Vietnam and he should have been awarded the CIB.