ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030220
The applicant provides copies of the FSM's Certificate of Death, citation for the Bronze Star Medal, DD Form 2510 (Prisoner of War (POW) Medal Application/Information), dated 25 October 1988, portions of a letter, dated 24 July 1945, subject: Battle Participation Credit, an unidentified typewritten extract identifying the FSM and relating to his military service, his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge), and a letter from the National Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030222
In addition, he requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), two Purple Hearts (PH), letters of commendation, Department of the Army Certificate of Appreciation, Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Certificate of Service, and all awards to which he is entitled as new issues. The CIB is not included in the list of awards contained in item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 and the applicant's official military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030226
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Army Regulation 635-5 also states that for item 12f, enter the total amount of foreign service completed during the period covered in item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) from the Soldier's records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030228
The applicant states: * When he got orders to Germany he was told the tour was 10 months unaccompanied but when he arrived in Germany the tour was 3 years unaccompanied * He received a hardship discharge * He was informed his discharge would be automatically changed after a few years 3. He was issued a general discharge on 16 September 1983 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030229
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030230
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He completed training as an infantryman and served in Vietnam from 2 June 1967 to 19 December 1968. __________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 | 20100030232
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). Item 5 (Oversea Service) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows he served in Bosnia from 12 August 1997 to 28 June 1998.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030234
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Purple Heart to a member of the Armed Force of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may die after being wounded in any action against an enemy of the U.S. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030236
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD). The convening authority approved the sentence and the U.S. Army Court of Military Review affirmed the findings and sentence on 9 October 1990. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and his discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030237
His DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record) shows in: * item 1 (Name and Service Number) the service number O5 XXX XXX and the social security number (SSN) XXX-X6-XXXX * item 17 (Foreign Service) he was credited with service in Vietnam from 11 February through 6 December 1968 * item 18 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned for duty in Vietnam with the following 9th Infantry Division units: * Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 2d Battalion, 39th Infantry, from 18 February to 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030238
The applicant provides: * General Orders (GO) Number 362 awarding him the Purple Heart * GO Number 601 awarding him the Bronze Star Medal * GO Number 1058 awarding him a second award of the Bronze Star Medal CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. 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 AR20100013442, on 7 December 2010. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030239
On 3 December 2009, after careful review of his application, military records, and other available evidence, the ADRB denied his request. An officer will normally receive an under honorable conditions characterization of service when the officer's military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Therefore, the applicant's service during the period under review clearly did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030243
The facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant's discharge are not on file; however, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 17 October 1986, under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), and issued an under other than honorable conditions discharge. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030244
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no indication that he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the final discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030246
On 27 October 1987, the applicant's company commander notified her that he was initiating action to discharge her under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, for entry level status performance and conduct. For physical disability under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), regardless of the period of time served on active duty. Her service record is void of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030251
c. The Department of the Army G-1 determined she consummated her retirement travel and shipping entitlement when she moved her HHG from overseas to the United States. Those orders also state, "You are authorized up to 1 year to complete your home of selection move in conjunction with your retirement." The applicant adds that she wrote letters requesting the retirement travel and shipping entitlement extensions and only started the process of moving her HHG after those extensions were granted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030254
BOARD DATE: 14 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100030254 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 27-10 (Military Justice) prescribes the policies and procedures pertaining to the administration of military justice and implements the Manual for Courts-Martial. It provides that use of NJP is proper in all cases involving minor offenses in which nonpunitive, administrative measures are considered inadequate or inappropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030259
His DD Form 214 for the period ending 11 July 2005 shows he was awarded: * National Defense Service Medal * Army Service Ribbon * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal 6. The evidence provided by DFAS and the Army Achievement Medal are accepted as sufficient evidence to show he served in Iraq from 1 April 2003 through 1 November 2003. b. adding the following awards to item 13 of his DD Form 214: * Army Achievement Medal * Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars c. adding "...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030265
The evidence of record does not show and the applicant did not provide any evidence to show he received a wound/injury as a result of hostile action or that he was treated by medical personnel for a wound. In the absence of documentary evidence that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action and treated for a wound, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart. Nevertheless, this action in no way diminishes the sacrifices made by the applicant in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030267
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her husband's record to show he enrolled in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and elected her as the beneficiary. There is no evidence in the FSM's official military personnel file (OMPF), Defense Finance and Accounting Service record, or independent evidence which indicates the FSM ever completed a DD Form 1883 to enroll in the RCSBP. Public Law 95-397, the RCSBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030268
The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not show his Combat Infantryman Badge. The Combat Infantryman Badge is not included in the list of awards contained in item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 and the applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of orders or any other documents that indicate he was recommended for or awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge during his active duty tenure. As a result, there is insufficient evidence to support award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030276
The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Southwest Asia from 15 September 1990 through 8 April 1991 which is not shown in item 18 of his DD Form 214. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the dates of his service in Southwest Asia. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 13 of his DD Forms 214 for the period ending 19 July 1991 and 6 July 1993 the Southwest Asia...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030278
On 23 May 1996, the separation authority approved the applicants separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13, by reason of personality disorder and directed the applicant receive an ELS separation. However, there is insufficient evidence to support this claim. Based on his stated inability to cope with the stress of BCT and the personality disorder diagnosed by competent Army medical personnel, he was properly separated by reason of personality disorder and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030280
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows he was also AWOL during the period 28 January to 5 April 1986. He acknowledged he understood if his discharge request was approved he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030282
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the records of her deceased husband, a retired former service member (FSM), to show: a. he made a voluntary election for former spouse immediate coverage under the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) on the full base amount of his retired pay within 1 year of their divorce; and b. she filed a claim for the SBP annuity in a timely manner following the FSM's death. The applicant states she was denied her former spouse's retirement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030283
The applicant was psychiatrically cleared for separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness). There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations. Records show the applicant was 20 years of age at the time of his offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030287
His discharge was upgraded from under other than honorable conditions to under honorable conditions (general) and he believes the narrative reason for separation should reflect the same. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030294
Counsel provides: * Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) * SJA's review memorandum * Contested GOMOR and imposing officer's filing decision * Applicant's rebuttal * Applicant's appeal to the Department of the Army Suitability Board (DASEB) and DASEB denial * Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA), Enlisted Standby Advisory Board (STAB) removal decision * Removal memorandum * DA Form 4856 (Developmental Counseling Form) * Letter of support CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 21 May 2009, after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030300
The applicant requests correction of his DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 28 June 2002 and 6 June 2003 to change the entry in item 27 (Reentry (RE) Code) from "NA" to RE code 1 or 2. His record contains two DD Forms 214. a. The regulation states for item 27, Army Regulation 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components (RC) Enlistment Program) determines RA and USAR reentry eligibility and provides regulatory guidance on the RE codes.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030302
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to properly show his period of deployment to Iraq as 5 March 2004 through 14 March 2005, a period of 1 year and 10 days. It states: a. the total amount of foreign service completed during the continuous period of active service will be entered as "YYYY MM DD" in item 12f of the form; b. for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030307
The official added that although the applicant was a two time non-select for promotion to LTC which resulted in either his discharge or transfer to the Retired Reserve, he was placed on the Promotion Selection List, which according to Title 10, U.S. Code (USC), sections 14506 and 14701 would have allowed him to serve until he reached 24 years of commissioned service. Title 10, USC, section 14506 (Effect of failure of selection for promotion: Reserve MAJs of the Army) states, in pertinent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030309
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to upgrade his discharge to honorable and to show he retired with 23 years of service. The available records contain no evidence of any administrative actions extending the applicant on active duty beyond his established retirement date. The FSM was not (or should not have been) discharged with a UOTHC discharge and should be shown to have retired with 23 years of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030310
The applicant, the widow of the deceased former service member (FSM), requests the characterization of her husband's active service for initial active duty for training (IADT), completed on 17 September 1992, be changed to honorable. Because the FSM was in an entry-level status at the time of his release from active duty, his period of active service was properly determined to be uncharacterized in accordance with the regulation in effect at the time. Therefore, the Board determined that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030315
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was a drill sergeant. He may use these documents as evidence of his service as a drill sergeant in the USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030316
The applicant requests a 10 percent (%) increase in his retirement pay based on award of the Soldier's Medal. An enlisted awardee of the Distinguished Flying Cross awarded for non-combat-related heroism, or the Soldiers Medal may be credited by the Secretary of the Army with extraordinary heroism only if it is determined that the heroism displayed was equivalent to that required for award of the Distinguished Service Cross. The evidence shows that enlisted personnel awarded the Soldier's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030320
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. _______ _ _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 | 20100030321
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add 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. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030322
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030325
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) and most documents contained in his official military personnel file (OMPF) show the same SSN as that shown on his DD Form 214 or his service number. The evidence of record shows at the time of the applicant's enlistment and at the time of his release from active duty he served under the SSN listed on his DD Form 214 or his service number.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030329
The applicant's discharge processing documentation is not available; however, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 10 October 1973 under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) for the good of the service. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030333
The applicant states: * he served 12 years after his first enlistment and had no problems * he would like to be recognized for his time in Vietnam * he served almost 18 years of honorable service after his first enlistment * he did not have an undesirable discharge during his time in the military * he had an under other than honorable conditions discharge and that was after coming back from an 11 and 1/2 month tour in Vietnam * he had three discharges from the Army, two honorable and one...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030334
The applicant requests correction of the date of birth (DOB) that is recorded in his military service records. The evidence of record also shows the applicant's DOB was consistently recorded in his official military service records as 9 October 1956 throughout the entire period of his military service (i.e., from 9 August 1976 through 31 August 1996). The evidence of record shows that in August and November 2010, the applicant's birth certificate was amended to change his DOB, first name,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030335
The board of officers found the applicant unacceptable for further retention in the military due to commission of a serious offense and recommended that he be discharged from the military under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, with the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions 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 | 20100030336
However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial on 2 May 1999 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. ___________x______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030337
The applicant states: * He deserved his promotion to E-5 * He was recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device but he received the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device * He received shrapnel wounds (hand and forehead) in combat in Vietnam but did not receive the Purple Heart * He believes he was treated wrongly by Army personnel during his service 3. The applicant provides: * Approved recommended list for promotion to E-5, dated 14 April 1969 * Recommendations for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030338
Item 22 (Statement of Service), block c (Foreign and/or Sea Service), shows he served in USARV for 4 years, 5 months, and 3 days; c. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) shows the National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Vietnam Service Medal with one silver service star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with (1960) Device, and six Overseas Service Bars. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030340
The applicant states: * his first name is misspelled in item 1 of his DD Form 214 * he served just under 2 full years in Vietnam * his first year in Vietnam and his assignments are not shown on his DD Form 214 * his DD Form 214 only shows his second tour in Vietnam which means there is a year lost * his DD Form 214 does not show his temporary duty status and deployment into Cambodia/Laos in May 1970 3. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Although the applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030341
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes the Army's awards policy. This service is not currently reflected in item 30 of his DD Form 214 and should be added at this time. 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 for his qualifying period of honorable service from 24 February 1964 to 23 February 1967; b. amending item 24 of his DD Form 214 by adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030351
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, 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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Vietnam Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030358
On 8 July 2009, his spouse signed a Spouse SBP Election Concurrence Statement indicating she non-concurred with the applicant's SBP election, child-only SBP coverage. His spouse provided a notarized statement, dated 14 December 2010, which is accepted as sufficient evidence to support her concurrence with his decision to enroll in the SBP for child-only coverage. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....