ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008608
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100008608 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008612
Evidence shows the FSM served a qualifying period of service for award of the National Defense Service Medal; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to properly show this service medal. Evidence shows the FSM served a qualifying period of service for award of the Korean Service Medal and indicates he participated in 5 campaigns; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Korean Service Medal with 1 Silver Service Star. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008619
The applicant requests his middle name be corrected in item 1 (Last Name, First Name, Middle Name) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge). 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 would be in the interest of justice to do so. The applicant's enlistment record and service personnel records show the middle name R____.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008621
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 would be in the interest of justice to do so. The applicants military records are not available to the Board. The applicants court document shows his name was changed from L______ Perez to M_____ R____ Perez on 24 June 1952, subsequent to his separation date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008628
The Chief Transitions and Separations Branch states the applicant's active duty time was not properly recorded in the Retirement Points Accounting System (RPAS) and that, in fact, he had 19 qualifying years of service. His revised RPAS statement shows that on 4 December 2009, the date of his discharge, he had been credited with 48 points for this retirement year, which would have ended on 24 May 2010 had he not been discharged. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008630
The applicant requests correction of his records to adjust his date of rank (DOR) for first lieutenant (1LT) from 14 December 2007 to 14 June 2007. This was the earliest date Special Actions Branch could grant him based on his promotion eligibility date and TIG requirement of 24 months. Army Regulation 135-155 states that an SSB will convene to correct/prevent an injustice to an officer or former officer who was eligible for promotion, but whose records, through error, were not submitted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008632
The applicant requests that item 9 (Date of Birth (DOB)) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show 25 February 1916. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 13 December 1945. Filing the Board's decisional document will also guarantee the historical integrity of the applicant's military record regarding the DOB under which he served.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008639
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 Air Medal, Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, and individual awards of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross and Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008646
The applicant requests the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, and the Driver and Mechanic Badge be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: * DD Form 214 * Honorable Discharge Certificate * Internet information on the 2nd Battalion, 4th Field Artillery Regiment; RVN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008648
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, he is entitled to award of the GWOTSM and correction of his records to show this service medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the following awards to item 13 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 19 December 2002: * AAM * AGCM (1st Award) * Kosovo Campaign Medal * NATO Medal with one...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008650
His records do not contain official orders awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge. Military Personnel Message Number 08-190, dated 22 July 2008 revised the criteria for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge to show that a Soldier must be personally present and under fire while serving in an assigned infantry or special forces primary duty position in a unit engaged in active ground combat, to close with and destroy the enemy with direct fire. The applicant contends his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008651
The reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty and their corresponding SPD codes will be entered on the Soldiers' DD Forms 214. The separation authority determined that RE 2 was the applicable RE code after reviewing the applicant's record. An RE 2 code does provide for the enlistment or reenlistment of these prior service Soldiers because RE 2 means a Soldier is fully qualified for enlistment upon their separation from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008676
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008677
The applicant's records show he was born on 21 March 1955 and he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 3 years at 17 years and 9 months of age on 8 December 1972. The available evidence shows the applicant was 17 years and 9 months of age at the time of his enlistment and 19 years of age at the time of his offense. Additionally, there is no evidence in the available records and he did not provide any evidence that shows his acts of misconduct were the result of his age.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008684
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), then in effect, provided that the Purple Heart is awarded to any member of an Armed Force or any civilian national of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services has been wounded, killed, or who has died as a result of a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. In the absence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008686
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her Reserve service. The applicant provides her DD Form 214. This form shows she completed 1 year, 11 months, and 22 days of active military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008688
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the Soldiers Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), and the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant provides the following documents in support of his request: * Veterans Services Letter, dated 12 February 2010 * ARCOM, MSM and SM award certificates * SM, BSM, and unknown award citations * DD Form 214 * DD Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) (pages 1 and 2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008690
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests item 3 (Grade, Rate, Rank and Date of Appointment) on the FSM's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to show sergeant instead of corporal. There is no evidence of record which shows the FSM was appointed to sergeant after 11 August 1953 or prior to his discharge on 26 September 1953. Discharge orders show the FSM was discharged in the rank of corporal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008696
On 9 May 1958, the applicant's commander submitted a request that the applicant appear before a board of officers convened under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Undesirable Habits and Traits of Character) to determine if he should be separated from the Service. On 6 June 1958, the separation authority approved the report of proceedings of the board of officers, ordered the applicant's discharge, and ordered that he be furnished an Undesirable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008699
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Accordingly, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 18 February 1982 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-33b, due to misconduct for frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. He failed to appear before that board and his case was reviewed based on the evidence and argument previously submitted with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008705
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of items 6a (Grade, Rate or Rank), 6b (Pay Grade), and 7 (Date of Rank) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). The promotion orders which show the applicant was promoted to PFC on 30 June 1975 are accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend items 6a, 6b, and 7 on the applicant's DD Form 214. In addition, it would be appropriate to issue him a DD Form 256A (Honorable Discharge Certificate), dated 12 June 1978, which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008706
Item 38 (Record of Assignment) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he departed Vietnam on 25 May 1971 in a patient status en route to the Military Holding Company, Martin Army Hospital, Fort Benning, GA. Regrettably, in the absence of orders awarding him the Purple Heart or other evidence to show the injuries he received were the result of enemy action, there is an insufficient basis on which to add the Purple Heart to the applicant's DD Form 214. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008709
On 2 September 1965, the applicant's unit commander recommended his elimination from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 with a general discharge. There is no evidence in the available record to show the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for a discharge upgrade within its 15-year statute of limitations. A review of the applicant's record of service shows he was administered four NJP actions, as well as having had a special court-martial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008713
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 he was on active duty during the period 1 May 1980 through 24 July 1984. His records show he reenlisted in the Regular Army on 20 December 1982 for a period of 3 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008717
The applicant states his military record should have resulted in him being issued an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Table 3-1 included a list of the RA RE codes: a. RE-1 applies to Soldiers completing their term of active service who are considered qualified to reenter the U.S. Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008718
He acknowledged that if his request was approved he would be separated by reason of EPTS physical disability and he would receive a discharge in keeping with the character of his service as determined by the separation authority. On 16 February 1993, the applicant was discharged by reason of Disability, Existed Prior to Service - Medical Board. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), chapter 5, states an enlisted Soldier may be separated for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008720
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, shows that 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period 1 August 1967 to 31 October 1969 by Department of the Army General Order (DAGO) 53, dated 1970; and 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008722
In the absence of orders for this unit commendation or other evidence of record showing the applicant's unit was cited for this award, the entry on the DA Form 1577 is not sufficient as a basis for amending item 24 on his DD Form 214 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 first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 12 July 1966 through 10 February 1969;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008723
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 applicant's official military personnel file (OMPF) contains a DA Form 2139 (Military Pay Voucher) for the period 1-5 August 1968. Accordingly, the applicant is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show the SSN 357-XX-XXXX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008724
U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided guidelines for award of the Air Medal. As such, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base two additional awards of the Air Medal. The available records show he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008726
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show it. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. It was awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of the Armed Forces or any civilian national of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008727
The applicant states he was unjustly separated on 31 December 1993 as stated in a letter he received from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) and he was retired on 2 February 1994. Based on these facts and the statements he provided, he is asking the Board to consider him for promotion to E-7/sergeant first class which he would have made in a very short time had he been afforded the opportunity to remain on active duty and complete 20 years. The ABCMR had found that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008728
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100008728 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his military records to show entitlement to Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) and that he be reimbursed for payments not received in 2008 and 2009. The available evidence clearly shows the applicant was discharged from the USAR in June 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008729
The applicant states his discharge document does not show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received during combat action in the Pacific. The evidence of record shows the applicant received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and that he participated in five campaigns. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the Purple Heart for wounds incurred on 29 April 1945 and the Bronze Star Medal; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008730
On 3 June 1986, the applicants immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for commission of a serious offense - illegal drug abuse. He stated it was not his first time requesting a chapter action. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008732
The applicant states he was wounded in action on 11 August 1943, but his Enlisted Record does not show award of the Purple Heart under the section titled "Decorations, service medals, and citations." The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. 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 exemplary behavior, efficiency, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008734
However, a memorandum, subject: Separation Under Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), Chapter 11, shows that on 17 August 2005, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed that the applicant be discharged with an uncharacterized discharge under provisions of paragraph 11-3a, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of entry-level performance and conduct. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008735
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Paragraph 5-13 provides that a Soldier may be separated for a personality disorder, not amounting to a disability under Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), that interferes with assignment to or performance of duty. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008740
On 15 April 1991, the applicant was convicted by a special court-martial of being absent without leave from 22 October 1990 to 25 February 1991 and missing movement. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008742
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 3 October 1960, the applicant was confined by civil authorities after being convicted of breaking and entering. Since the applicant did not appeal his conviction or sentence and he was sentenced to a year confinement, he was properly discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008743
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the KDSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008746
His DA Form 20 does not show any entry in Item 40 (Wounds) or list any Purple Hearts in Item 41 (Awards and Decorations). Both of these documents were filed in his military personnel records during his active duty service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct item 32 of his DD Form 214 to show the entry "xxx-xx-5xxx."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008747
On 2 June 1982, the applicant was notified of his pending separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 5-31, under the Expeditious Discharge Program for failure to maintain acceptable standards for retention. On 15 June 1982, the separation authority approved the recommendation for separation and directed that the applicant be furnished a general discharge. ____________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008749
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100008749 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The available evidence shows the applicant submitted his marriage license and DD Form 2656-6 to the Retirement Branch, HRC-STL, on 25 March 2009 requesting reduced spouse SBP coverage. Therefore, it would be equitable to correct his DD Form 2656-6 to show he completed the form and elected to participate in the SBP on 24 March 2009 and to correct his applicable records to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008753
On 14 January 2004, he completed a DD Form 2656-5 (Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) Election Certificate), electing to provide full (spouse only) SBP coverage under option C (Immediate Annuity). Because the evidence clearly shows he intended to decline SBP with his wife's concurrence, it would be equitable to correct his DD Form 2656, to show the applicant, witness, applicant's spouse, and the notary all signed and dated the form on 16 September 2009, declining SBP with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008754
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) is awarded to members who have served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). The evidence of record does not show the applicant was awarded the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008755
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 20 December 2003 to show her deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). However, evidence of record indicates she deployed in March 2003, not 2002. The applicant's military pay records and the internet information are accepted as sufficient evidence to amend item 18 of her 20 December 2003 DD Form 214 to show the entry "SERVICE IN KUWAIT/IRAQ FROM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008759
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a 3rd award of the Army Commendation Medal, Sapper Tab, Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) with two bronze service stars, and the Combat Action Badge. The applicant requested correction of his records to show award of the Combat Action Badge. Based on the applicant's service in Iraq from 28 February 2003 to 10 February 2004 and his request for the ICM in lieu of the GWOTEM, he is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008760
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 January 2004 (hereafter referred to as his latest DD Form 214) to show: * basic infantry skill level one training in item 14 (Military Education) * dates of deployment for Desert Storm and Enduring Freedom in item 18 (Remarks) * Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM) * Oklahoma National Guard (OKNG) Long Service Ribbon * OKNG Good Conduct Ribbon with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008761
Not all of his retirement years during this period were qualifying years of service. Paragraph 7-4b states that an officer who twice fails selection for promotion to MAJ will be discharged unless eligible for and requests transfer to the Retired Reserve. The evidence of record shows he was promoted to MAJ on 28 February 1995.