ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008091
The applicant requests correction of his DD Forms 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) to show his home of record as El Paso, Texas. The applicant states that his home of record was to be corrected at the time he transferred from the U. S. Army Reserve to the Regular Army. The available evidence shows the applicant designated Keysville, Georgia as his home of record when he entered the U.S. Army Reserve in 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008093
There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records which show he was awarded the Purple Heart. General Orders Number 4590, Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), dated 11 June 1968, announced award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) to the applicant for his service in Vietnam during the period July 1967 to July 1968. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) states the ABCMR is not an investigative body and decides cases based on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008094
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Purple Heart, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, two overseas service bars, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, and the Bronze Star Medal. Therefore, it would also be appropriate to correct his records to show these unit awards. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008096
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general under honorable conditions discharge. However, his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 21 March 1974 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of administrative discharge conduct triable by a court-martial with service characterized as "under other than honorable conditions." When authorized, it is issued to a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008098
Therefore, he is not entitled to have his record corrected to show a third award of the Purple Heart. Records show that the applicant participated in three campaigns during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Purple Heart and the Vietnam Service Medal and b. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the applicant the Purple Heart with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008100
To be entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the evidence must show that an individual held and served in an infantry MOS while assigned or attached to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size and must have served in active ground combat while assigned or attached to this infantry unit. The evidence of record shows he completed training and he was awarded MOS 76Y. It is also noted he served in an infantry unit during his period of service in Vietnam; however,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008102
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under honorable conditions discharge to a fully honorable discharge and correction of his narrative reason for separation from "misconduct - pattern of misconduct" to something more favorable. On 21 October 1986, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) for misconduct - pattern of misconduct. A...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008103
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) for the period ending 15 February 1946 to show award of the Expert Infantryman Badge. A WD AGO Form 24 (Service Record) covering the period 2 December 1942 to 15 February 1946 shows the applicant was awarded and authorized to wear: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Combat infantryman Badge * Expert Infantryman Badge * Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaign Medal * American Theater...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008104
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) be corrected to show 2 years and 4 days of service vice 1 year, 11 months, and 27 days. The DD Form 214 he was issued, item 12c, shows 1 year, 11 months, and 27 days. The applicant served from 29 January 1986 to 2 February 1988, this service equals 2 years, and 3 days plus 1 day (Inclusive) which equals 2 years and 4 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008105
The applicant requests through his Member of Congress that the records of his deceased brother, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show award of the Presidential Unit Citation. The evidence of record shows the FSM 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 showing the FSM is entitled to the following awards: * Presidential Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008106
In support of his request, the applicant provides: * a copy of the contested report * a memorandum of support from his rater during the time period of the contested report * two DA Forms 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) * eight NCOER's ranging from 1 January 2001 through 21 November 2008 * a series of tabs which include professional milestones, worldwide service, awards and decorations, and comments from the troops * a copy of his Enlisted Record Brief COUNSEL'S REQUEST,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008110
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded and that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), his completion of the Primary Noncommissioned Officer Course (PNCOC), and his service in war conditions while assigned to Korea. The appropriate authority approved the recommendation for separation on 3 August 1981 and directed that he be discharged...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008111
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. 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. _______ _ _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 | 20100008113
Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. While the applicant requested a change of his RE code, it is necessary to consider whether the reason for his discharge should be changed since the RE code is based on the reason for discharge. While his desire to enlist in the Army is commendable, this is not a basis for changing a properly assigned RE code.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008118
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. The appropriate authority (a major general) approved his request on 22 December 1987 and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions. He was 26 years of age at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008119
The applicant requests correction of the date on his Purple Heart certificate from 3 January 1966 to 3 January 1967 and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. Although the applicant contends he was wounded on 26 December 1966, his service record does not contain sufficient evidence which confirms he was wounded on this date. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008124
The applicant states he believes he should have been awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) is in error based on his MOS and his combat service in Vietnam. A review of the applicant's records does not contain any evidence that he engaged in active ground combat while he was in Vietnam. Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) states that during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008125
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 25 October 1973, the applicant was discharged from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 for the good of the service with an undesirable discharge. The evidence of record does not indicate the actions taken in his case were in error or unjust, therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008127
Only the honorable characterization may be awarded a Soldier upon completion of his/her period of enlistment or period for which called or ordered to active duty or active duty for training, or where required under specific reason for separation, unless an entry-level status separation (uncharacterized) is warranted [emphasis added]. (2) The evidence shows the applicant had not completed 90 days of active service after beginning Phase II (AIT). Records show the applicant was honorably...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008131
Paragraph 5 (Terms of Disenrollment) of the applicant's DA Form 597-3 (Army Senior ROTC Scholarship Cadet Contract) states that if the cadet were disenrolled from the ROTC program for any reason, the Secretary of the Army could order the cadet to reimburse the United States the dollar amount plus interest that bears the same ratio to the total cost of the scholarship financial assistance provided by the United States to the cadet as the unserved portion of active duty bears to the total...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008134
On 3 May 2006, the applicant's commander informed him he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations- Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct - commission of a serious offense. On 19 May 2006, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008135
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The circumstances under which he was discharged merited the character of the discharge at the time. He was advised of the factual reasons for the proposed separation action and that he could be discharged with a UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008140
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his dishonorable discharge to an honorable discharge. Except for the offenses for which he was convicted his characterization of service was honorable. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008146
Following counseling, the applicant submitted a voluntary request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service. The applicant's contention that his discharge should be upgraded to a general discharge because of mental health issues and his AWOL because of his fathers death were carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence and he did not provide any evidence that shows the discharge he was issued was inequitable or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008152
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general under honorable conditions discharge. COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: The Disabled American Veterans (DAV), as counsel for the applicant, states the following: * Race played a factor in the military in 1975 * The applicants mother was sick and could not take care of herself or provide for herself * The applicants conduct during his subsequent discharge was exemplary * The applicant is now a changed man...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008155
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the spelling of her middle name as "Jo" instead of "Jangul." Her DD Form 214 shows her middle name as "Jangul." It is evident that her middle name is spelled "Jo" in her military records and that item 1 (Name) of her DD Form 214 was administratively mistyped with her middle name as "Jangul."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008156
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 Expert Infantryman Badge. The applicant provides copies of the following documents: * A certificate showing he was awarded the Expert Infantryman Badge on 3 July 1972 * A Certificate of Training dated 7 July 1972 showing he successfully completed the qualification course for the Expert Infantryman Badge * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008161
However, the evidence of record shows he was awarded an infantryman MOS and was assigned to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size while assigned in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit award. 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 the period 20 August 1968 to 6 June 1970; b. deleting from item 24...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008171
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, absent orders authorizing him award of the Bronze Star Medal, there is insufficient evidence on which to base correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. A thorough review of the applicant's records failed to show award of the Bronze Star Medal: * there were no orders in the records * his DA Form 20 does not show the award * the Bronze Star Medal is not on his DD Form 214 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008174
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100008174 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Bronze Star Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) with "V" Device. ____________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 | 20100008175
The applicant's service record does not contain orders for award of the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant's service record does not include evidence which shows he was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal and he provides no such evidence. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008176
The applicant's DA Form 20 clearly shows he was wounded in action on 9 April 1968 and awarded the Purple Heart. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for his period of service from 3 November 1966 through 1 November 1968 and correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008188
It further provides that item 18 will contain the following entry for Regular Army Soldiers deployed with their unit during their continuous period of active service: "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD-YYYYMMDD)." The evidence of record shows the applicant was deployed to Saudi Arabia from 1 October 1990 to 15 April 1991, a period of 6 months and 15 days. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show these awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008189
Recommendation for decoration, dated 4 December 1970, shows the applicant was recommended for the award of the BSM from 26 March 1970 to 12 December 1970. The orders show the ARCOM (First Oak Leaf Cluster) was awarded for meritorious service during the period March 1970 to December 1970, the same period cited on the applicant's recommendation for the award of the BSM. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show these unit awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008190
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) with one bronze service star. The applicant states the SWASM with bronze service star is not listed on his DD Form 214. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008200
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that item 18a through item 18f under Record of Service of his 10 October 1975 DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to add the missing data. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to the applicant's 10 October 1975 DD Form 214: * item 18a: 2 years, 11 months, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008212
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Recondo Insignia or the "Recondo Schools Pocket Patch." His records show no recognition for his service in the reconnaissance platoon or completion of this specialized training. To avoid confusion, the graduate of the school would be considered a "Recondo" rather than "Ranger" trained.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008221
Item 12 (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command) of the applicant's DD Form 214 lists Battery A, 2nd Battalion (Airmobile), 320th Artillery. There are numerous promotion and award orders in the applicant's records that list his unit as either Battery A or B, but there are no assignment orders. Although there are numerous documents in the applicant's records that show his unit of assignment as Battery B, there are no orders to verify this assignment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008230
It appears it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service and correct his records to show this award. The evidence of record shows he served a qualifying period for award of the National Defense Service Medal which is not shown on his records; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008232
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence of record to show the applicant was recommended for or awarded the ARCOM and he provides no such evidence.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008233
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA) and the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC). Evidence of record shows the applicant was assigned to the 3d Combat Support Battalion while deployed to Kosovo in support of Task Force Falcon from 7 August 2001 to 15 November 2001. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008239
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states the following: * He has led a very good life since he has been out of the Army * He was transferred to another unit and had difficulties with the new sergeant in charge who always gave him Article 15s * He did not have the issues with his prior duty assignment at Fort Eustis, VA * His problems started at Fort Meade with the men in control * His service records should reflect all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008242
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his Bronze Star Medal and weapons qualification badges. While the applicant provided a Bronze Star Medal citation showing he was cited for his meritorious service in the Republic of Vietnam, a review of the applicant's military personnel service record and the awards database for the Vietnam period failed to produce an award order showing the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008251
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 available evidence shows the applicant served in SWA from 28 August to 31 December 1990 and he participated in one campaign. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: * By showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008253
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show his Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-W Bar, Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) for Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Combat Lifesaver Course, Javelin Course, Infantry Training, and his period of foreign service. Therefore, since the applicant has provided his Combat Lifesaver Course completion certificate, it is appropriate to include the course in item 14 of his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008255
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, he requested a discharge. The separation authority could direct an honorable or general discharge if such a discharge was merited by the Soldier's overall record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008257
Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The "JFL" SPD code is the correct code for Soldiers separating (involuntarily) under chapter 4 of Army Regulation 635-40 by reason of disability. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing his RE code from 4 to 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008274
The applicant's records show he served in the Republic of Vietnam from 4 December 1967 to 6 April 1971. The applicant provided a copy of his Purple Heart Certificate, dated 1 July 1969, for wounds received on 25 April 1968. There are no medical records available and the applicant did not provide any evidence which show he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008279
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A DD Form 4980-12 shows the Meritorious Service Medal was awarded to Lieutenant Colonel E___ C. Z________ , United States Army, for meritorious service from 26 February 1988 to 10 June 1991, per Headquarters, ARBA, St. Louis, Permanent Order 026-01, dated 26 January 2009. b. The applicant contends that: a. the DD Form 215, dated 9 January 2009, that added the Meritorious Service Medal to his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008294
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his unit awards for his Vietnam service. On 1 May 1966, the applicant went with his unit to the Republic of Vietnam. This publication shows that the 6th Battalion, 77th Artillery Regiment, during the time of the applicant's assignment, was cited in Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 48, dated in 1971, for award of the Republic of...