ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029361
It further indicates that regardless of the characterization of the offense as founded, unfounded, or insufficient evidence, the only way to administratively remove a titling action from the Defense Central Investigations Index (DCII) is to show either mistaken identity or a complete lack of credible evidence to dispute the initial titling determination. The case number provided by the applicant is not a record of arrest. The evidence of record confirms that the results of a CID...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029365
National Guard Regulation (NGR) 600-101 (Warrant Officers - Federal Recognition and Related Personnel Actions) provides that the effective date of Federal Recognition for original appointment is the date on which the warrant officer executes the oath of office in the State. Had the application for permanent Federal Recognition been properly and timely processed, the applicant's date of rank for WO1 would have been 20 September 2008 and he would have been promoted to CW2, effective 7 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029366
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 26 March 2006 to add: * his primary military occupational specialty (MOS) 25C (Radio Operator Maintainer) * prior active service 2. However, he also completed training for and he was awarded MOS 25C on 11 March 2005. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding to item 11 of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029367
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Medical Badge. He states his wallet-sized copy of his DD Form 214 shows his assignment to 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, and period of service in Vietnam from 8 February 1970 to 28 November 1970. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Medical Badge is awarded to medical department personnel (colonel and below) who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029368
The applicant, the court-appointed guardian of a former service member (FSM), requests that the FSM's under other than honorable conditions discharge be changed to a medical discharge. The applicant's contentions the FSM was harassed by base NCOs, his captain told him to go AWOL, he faced racial discrimination, and that he had psychiatric problems which impaired his ability to serve are based on a history provided by the FSM. Therefore, there is no evidence to support changing the FSM's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029370
It states that for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, enter the statement "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD-YYYMMDD)" in block 18 of the DD Form 214. DFAS records indicate the applicant was deployed to Kuwait from 30 March 2003 through 31 December 2003. The evidence of record shows the applicant was serving on active duty after 11 September 2001; therefore, she is eligible...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029375
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 15 October 1958 instead of 17 October 1958. _________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) AR20100029375 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029379
The applicant provides: * his DD Forms 214 for the period ending 4 March 1968 and 11 December 1971 * his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. 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, he is entitled to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029381
The applicant requests his medical records from his unit in Vietnam and also his citation for a Bronze Star Medal (in effect, he requests award of the Bronze Star Medal). The applicant requested his medical records from his service in Vietnam between May 1968 and May 1969. _______ _ 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 | 20100029382
On 18 December 2003, the applicant was notified of initiation of separation action against her under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the requirements and procedures for administrative discharge of enlisted personnel. The applicant's request for a change in her character of service was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support her request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029384
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to change his separation program designator (SPD) code and his reentry eligibility (RE) code. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator Codes) provides the specific authorities and reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. The SPD code JPD was the appropriate code for the applicant based on the guidance for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029385
While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. Chapter 1, section VII, governs whether the Soldier will be released from active duty with transfer to the USAR Individual Ready Reserve or discharged. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029388
The spouse's signature MUST be notarized] of the DD Form 2656 is neither signed by his spouse to indicate her concurrence or non-concurrence with his election nor by a witness and/or retirement services officer. The evidence of record shows he retired on 13 July 2009 by reason of temporary disability. By law, his spouse was required to authenticate this form on or after the date he made this election but prior to the date of retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029389
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His service record does not contain any orders which show he was awarded the Purple Heart or medical documentation that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. The applicant's service record does not contain any orders awarding him the Purple Heart or evidence to show he was wounded as a result of hostile action during his tour of duty in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029394
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his middle initial and blood type be corrected in his military records. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided evidence which shows his blood type is inaccurate in his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029395
On 4 February 2010, the Commanding General, U.S. Army Cadet Command, informed the applicant of his disenrollment and discharge from the ROTC Program under the provisions of Army Regulation 145-1 by reason of breach of his ROTC contract based on his failure to obtain a civil conviction alcohol-related waiver and misconduct as demonstrated by his failure to disclose his arrest for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. The evidence of record confirms he enlisted in the ROTC...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029400
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect that he retired from the Army National Guard (ARNG) with 20 years of service. The applicant states the DD Form 214 sent to him reflects only 6 "years" of service. However, he was properly issued an NGB Form 22 to document his service at the time of his retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029405
Army medical records. There is no evidence of record which shows he was diagnosed with sleep apnea or any mental or medical condition prior to his release from active duty on 3 March 2000. However, there is no evidence of record and he provided no evidence which shows he was diagnosed with sleep apnea prior to separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029406
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, removal from his official military personnel file (OMPF) a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) that was imposed on 13 October 2009. A DA Form 2627, dated 13 October 2009, shows that nonjudicial punishment was imposed against the applicant for communicating to a first lieutenant on 21 September 2009 a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029409
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows: a. item 22 (MOS) his primary MOS (PMOS) as 62E2O, Construction Machine Operator, awarded 15 September 1967; b. item 27 (Military Education) he completed the Construction Machine Operator and Full Track Operator courses in 1967; c. item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in the RVN from 5 October 1967 to 18 December 1969; and d. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned to Company B, 815th Engineer Battalion (Construction), from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029413
The applicant states the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) sent him a letter, dated 27 February 2003, awarding him the Bronze Star Medal. Notwithstanding the NPRC letter, there is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence that he was awarded or recommended for the Bronze Star Medal. Therefore, without orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show award of the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029414
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members who served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). In this case, the evidence of record confirms the applicant completed 11 months and 14 days of service in Kuwait/Iraq, which are isolated areas with no normal tour length established. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his record to show he completed a normal overseas tour and to add the Overseas Service Ribbon to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029416
Item 34 (Wounds Received in Action) on the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows "None." There is no evidence in the available record, nor has the applicant's submitted sufficient evidence to show that the FSM was wounded while in action or as a result of hostile action while he was in the Army. _______ _ _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 | 20100029419
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The WD AGO Form 53-55 indicates that the applicant was wounded in combat on 5 May 1945, and the Ninth Service Command certificate confirms that the applicant was authorized award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal based upon award of the Combat Infantryman...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029423
The applicant provides: * DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), dated 2 July 1998 * NHGTMO Form 5420/08 (Initial Evaluation/Questionnaire), dated 18 November 2003 * medical treatment records from May to November 2003 * DA Form 2173, dated 22 January 2004 * his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) dated 24 November 2004 * FFDDB dated 20 March 2005 * DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile) dated 20 March 2005 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029425
On 31 January 2003, she retired in the rank of MSG after completing 23 years, 9 months, and 7 days of creditable active service. On 9 April 2002, ARPERSCOM emailed the applicant as follows: I need to know the status of your retirement request [emphasis added]. You[r] retirement date is within the next 12 months and you are eligible to submit for voluntary retirement at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029426
The applicant requests, in effect, affirmation of his discharge upgrade to general under honorable conditions granted by the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) on 31 May 1977. On 31 October 1979 after reconsideration of the applicant's military records and all other available evidence, the ADRB determined the applicant's discharge was properly upgraded. The applicant's request for affirmation of his discharge upgrade to general under honorable conditions granted by the ADRB on 31 May 1977...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029427
At the time the applicant was medically separated the VASRD provided that when a mental disorder develops in service as a result of a highly stressful event and is severe enough to bring about a veteran's release from active military service, the rating agency shall assign an evaluation of not less than 50 percent for PTSD and the Physical Evaluation Board's failure to do so violated the applicant's legal right. The PEB further recommended the applicant be placed on the Temporary Disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029428
The applicant states: * The U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Medical Command (MEDCOM) failed to notify her by certified mail that she had 2 weeks to respond and apply for the 15-year letter * The USAR MEDCOM used mail that did not require her signature; the mail was delivered to her vacant home; she was working out of state; this caused the document to be received and returned after the suspense date * MEDCOM did not request any additional medical documentation, evaluation, or physical therapy, as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029430
Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) states that for military education entries in item 14 to list in-service training courses by title, number of weeks, and the year successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214. Therefore, he did not complete a qualifying period of service for the Kuwait Liberation Medal and is not entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029431
She states she served 11 months and 8 days of active duty and then reenlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 19 December 1985 for six years. Her separation packet is not available for the Boards review; however, her DD Form 214 shows she was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 12 December 1979, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel), chapter 8, for pregnancy. Orders D-12-135821, dated 18 December 1991, which are contained in her military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029432
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. The evidence of record shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam from February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029441
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 evidence of record shows the applicant only used the name P__CE L____ H____ during his Army service. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029442
The American Legion, as counsel for the applicant, requests: * the applicant's first and last names in item 1 (Name) of her DD Form 214 for the period ending 17 November 2005 be changed to K___ (first name) and C___ (last name) * Item 12a of this DD Form 214 be corrected 2. Based on the enlistment contract found in the applicant's available records dated (050325), item 12a should be changed to read: year 2005, month 03, day 25." _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029443
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the AFRM is awarded for honorable and satisfactory service as a member of one or more of the Reserve Components for a period of 10 years. The applicant failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application or the evidence or record that he was awarded the AAM or was recommended for that award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029446
The applicant requests correction of the entry regarding his delayed entry program period of service in item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending on 15 October 2005. The evidence of record shows the applicant served on active duty for training for 3 months and 16 days from 30 December 1993 to 15 April 1994. Based on the correct entry date (7 October 1997) and his date of discharge (15 October 2005), he completed 8...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029452
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the PH is awarded to members wounded in action and states that in order to award the PH, there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. The applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029453
However, the record does contain a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court martial under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations). Although an honorable discharge (HD) or GD is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate. _______ _ x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029454
The applicant provides the following Department of the Army unit citations awarded to 3rd Battalion, 327th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division: * VUA for the period 24 March 2003 to 31 July 2003, dated 22 November 2004 * MUC for the period 1 August 2003 to 8 January 2004, dated 23 November 2004 8. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and criteria concerning individual military awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029457
The evidence of record confirms the applicant was awarded the ARCOM (4th Award). The evidence of record also confirms he was awarded the AAM (2nd 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 12f of the applicant's DD Form 214 the entry "0000 09 03" and replacing it with the entry "0001 01 06"; b. deleting from Item 13 of his DD Form 214 the AACOM (3rd Award) and AAM (3rd Award) c. adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029469
The applicant requests the orders awarding him the Army Aviator Badge and the revocation of those orders be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF). Upon graduation from the Aviation Warrant Officer Basic Course at Fort Rucker, AL, he was erroneously awarded the Army Aviator Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the following orders issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Aviation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029473
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence of record shows the applicant received an injury as a result of enemy action in Luxembourg in October 1944 which rendered him unfit for military service on 17 March 1945. 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 injuries received due to hostile action in Luxembourg in October 1944; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029478
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) * Valorous Unit Award (VUA) * Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) 2. The evidence shows his unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for actions during his period of assignment. There is no evidence showing his unit was awarded either the Valorous Unit Award or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029480
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * Combat Action Badge 2. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the first award of the Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 15 November 2003 through 12 May 2005 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029481
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of the FSMs WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show this award. 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. In the absence of any other corroborating evidence of record which shows the FSM was wounded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029483
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 May 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100029483 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) in the interactive Personnel Electronic Management System (iPERMS) by removing an illegible duplicate copy of an award certificate for the Meritorious Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029484
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge and change of his "unsatisfactory performance" narrative reason for separation on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). On 21 December 1992, the applicant's unit commander recommended his separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was separated for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029485
The applicant requests the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) be added to his record and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides the Armys awards policy. However, by regulation, both the ICM and GWOTEM are not authorized for the same period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029486
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * Item 29 (Foreign Service) he served in Korea from 25 June 1963 to 25 July 1964 * Item 33 (Record of Assignments) during his tour in Korea he served with the 59th Aviation Company 5. Evidence of record shows the FSM served in Korea from 21 June 1963 to 25 October 1964. 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 by: a. adding to item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029488
The applicant states at the time of his examination physicians found no substantial evidence to support an asthma diagnosis. The EPSBD determined that the applicant did not meet medical fitness standards for enlistment based on the applicant's history of asthma. Paragraph 5-11 specifically provides that Soldiers who were not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness standards, when accepted for enlistment, or who became medically disqualified under these standards prior to...