ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009724
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. In the absence of evidence to the contrary it is presumed that the applicant was discharged in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in effect at that time and that the type of discharge directed was appropriate consideration all the facts of his case. _______ _ x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009727
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to either an honorable or a general discharge. On 23 August 1993, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant's record of service shows that he received punishment under the provisions of Article 15 of the UCMJ on three occasions and he was AWOL for over 13 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009731
On 26 December 1990, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive a discharge under other than honorable conditions. The applicant's contention that his discharge under other than honorable conditions should be upgraded to honorable was carefully considered; however, it was determined that there is insufficient evidence to support this request. ____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009738
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was a POW. In the absence of orders for the POW Medal or other evidence showing the applicant was a POW, the letters provided by the applicant are not sufficient as a basis for award of the POW Medal in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009740
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100009740 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The DD Form 214 shows in block 12 that the applicant served on active duty from 11 March 2009 to 2 September 2009, a period of 5 months and 22 days. The ending date appears to have been altered from 2 September 2009 to show 4 September 2009 to accommodate the additional travel time incurred by the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009742
The applicant provides: * orders, citation, and award certificate for the Bronze Star Medal for service during the period March 1970 to February 1971 * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. There are no orders for a second award of the Bronze Star Medal in the available records. Since there are no orders for a second award of the Bronze Star Medal and the applicant provided no evidence to support his contention, there is insufficient evidence on which to base a second award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009743
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. The applicant's contention that he is entitled to award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009745
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he served in Iraq from January 2006 to February 2007. He served on active duty on or after 11 September 2001; therefore, he served a qualifying period of service for award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009754
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His records do not contain orders awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge. A Soldier may be awarded both the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Combat Medical Badge for the same period or during the same conflict, but not for the same act.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009758
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to document his foreign service in Saudi Arabia and Iraq in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm from August 1990 to April 1991. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to amend the applicants DD Form 214 to add to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009761
The applicant requests amendment of an entry on a Standard Form (SF) 502 (Clinical Record - Narrative Summary), dated 6 June 1973. The applicant states: * the entry "in the field" on the SF 502 is wrong and should not be there * the correct entry should be "injured during combat training" * his last duty assignment and major command is wrong on his DD Form 214 and should read HQ CO [Headquarters Company], 1st BN [Battalion], 16th Inf [Infantry], APO NY [Army Post Office New York] 09046 3. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009768
The applicants service record does not contain orders or a memorandum which authorize award of the Presidential Unit Citation to Company A, 1st Battalion, 32nd Armor. The evidence of record shows the applicant was assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 32nd Armor in Germany from October 1974 to April 1976. Absent orders authorizing Company A, 1st Battalion, 32nd Armor award of the President Unit Citation, there is insufficient evidence to support correction of his DD Form 214 to show award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009775
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. His NGB Form 23a (Army National Guard Current Annual Statement), dated 28 September 2006, shows he completed over 20 years of active service. Additionally, there is no evidence he made an election to change SBP coverage from spouse to former spouse within one year of the date of the divorce or his first spouse made a deemed election to the DFAS-Retired Pay Office within one year of her divorce.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009782
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was awarded five Air Medals. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 26 August 1969. While the applicant's commander states the applicant had 285 hours of flying time, without a flight record to confirm this statement there is insufficient evidence in which to grant the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009783
Headquarters, Medical Task Force 10, memorandum, dated 3 February 2009, authorized the applicant the Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and overseas service bar followed by the statement, "one stripe = 6 months of combat service." Therefore, he served a qualifying period of service for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal and he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009786
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. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009788
Item 24 of the applicant's 30 January 1970 DD Form 214 shows the National Defense Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Army Aviator Badge, Distinguished Flying Cross, Vietnam Service Medal, Air Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and two overseas service bars. Orders verify the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show the Air Medal (2nd Award). Additionally, the evidence shows the applicant participated in three campaigns during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009789
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100009789 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was issued the Bronze Star Medal and the Army Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster); however, he has no paperwork to support his request. His DD Form 214 shows the following awards: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Combat Infantryman Badge * Army Commendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009790
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The applicant did serve a period of qualifying service for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal and his DD Form 214 should be amended to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009794
In January 2010, the SA directed the applicant's removal from the FY08 COL Army MFE Promotion Selection Board List. In cases involving promotion to the grade of colonel or below, the board's report will be forwarded to the SA who, on behalf of the President, may remove from the promotion list the name of the officer, in a grade above second lieutenant, retain the officer on the promotion list, return the report to the DCS, G-1, or direct other appropriate action. (3) If the next selection...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009802
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 was assigned to a unit during a period of time that the unit was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009803
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He had been inducted and entered onto active service on 25 October 1967 with foreign service from 4 December 1968 through 13 January 1969. The applicant served in Vietnam from 4 December 1968 through 13 January 1969, a period of 1 month and 10 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009806
A review of his records shows that he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service and his record is void of any action by the commander to prevent him from being awarded the AGCM. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. However, after carefully examining the applicants record of service, it appears the applicant should have received the AGCM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009808
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100009808 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which confirms his correct middle name, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009810
A review of the medical records provided by the applicant show that on 4 June 1967 while conducting a combat sweep, the applicant was struck in the face by a tree limb while riding on an armored personnel carrier (APC) which required hospitalization and treatment. The applicants contention that he should have been awarded the Purple Heart for his injuries in Vietnam on 4 June 1967 has been noted; however, the applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009815
The applicant provides through his Senate representative: * a self-authored letter, dated 3 January 2010 * a letter addressed to him regarding a potentially negative efficiency report for the period 8806-8902, dated 1 December 1989 * U.S. Army Enlisted Records and Evaluation Center (EREC), Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN, memorandum, subject: DA-Imposed Bar to Reenlistment Under the Qualitative Management Program (QMP), dated 15 December 1989 * his company commander's letter of recommendation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009817
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Air Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) as authorized awards. Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) General Orders Number 13524, dated 27 July 1970, show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009819
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect all of his foreign service. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to reflect all of his foreign service. Although he served a total of 5 years and 14 days of foreign service, his overseas service Korea is outside of the period of service for which he was issued his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 May 1987.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009820
The applicant states, in effect, that the Board failed to consider that the evidence of record is misleading and falsified and as such, he cannot prove error or injustice. The VA may find a Soldier unfit by reason of service-connected disability and may even initially assign a higher rating. While it is clear that the applicant was retained beyond his ETS in order to receive medical care, there is no evidence in his military records, and the applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009823
Records show the applicant served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) during the period 9 October 1969 through 31 December 1969. Kelly) Dxxxxx as being assigned to 1st platoon, Company D. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence showing the applicant met the criteria for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge; b. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009825
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 Purple Heart. His record is void of any orders that show he was awarded the Purple Heart; his name is not shown on the Vietnam casualty roster; his DA Form 20 does not indicate any combat wounds; his medical records are not available for review with this case; and he has provided no evidence that shows he was injured as a result of enemy action. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009827
On 3 May 1963, the applicant was discharged accordingly. There is no evidence indicating that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. His overall record of service and extensive disciplinary history did not support the issue of a GD or HD at the time of his discharge, and does not support an upgrade at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009834
The applicant requests, through his Member of Congress, an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. His records show he completed 1 year of foreign service and he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon. In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood that by requesting a discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charges against him or of a lesser included offense that also...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009835
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. However, the evidence of record shows the applicant did not arrive in Vietnam until October 1966 and his service record does not include medical documents which show he was treated for wounds received as a result of hostile action. However, this document alone is insufficient as a basis to grant award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009836
Records show the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. The evidence shows that the Military Awards regulation does not authorize commemorative awards. 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 conduct, efficiency, and fidelity from 8 November 1961 to 24 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009838
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. He also indicated he understood by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charges against him, or of a lesser included offense, that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a discharge under other honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009840
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. It further stipulates that combat service alone is not a sufficient basis to support award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to show he met the eligibility criteria for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009843
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 Bronze Star Medal * he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge * he was promoted to the pay grade of E-5 2. Although records show the applicant held an infantry MOS while assigned to an infantry unit, there is no evidence and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he engaged in active ground combat while he was in the Army or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009846
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 10 July 1967 to show his correct date of birth (DOB). His Record of Emergency Data, dated 8 October 1965, and an Application for Identification Card, dated 1 May 1966, show the DOB he now claims is incorrect. ____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009848
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to honorable. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 24 June 1983 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3, by reason of court-martial with a bad conduct discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the final discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009850
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency rating throughout his service. The evidence of record shows he sustained shrapnel wounds to his left shoulder on 23 March 1967 in Vietnam and he appears to have been evacuated to a field hospital subsequent to this injury. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009852
On 22 February 2010, another PEB convened and determined that the applicant was physically unfit and recommended permanent retirement with a combined rating of 90 percent. In a 17 July 2009 memorandum, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness directed that as a matter of policy, all three Boards for Correction of Military Records will apply VASRD, section 4.129, to PTSD unfitting conditions for applicants discharged after 11 September 2001 and, in such cases...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009853
The record shows he served at Fort Myer until July 1992 when he was reassigned to Germany and the 501st Military Intelligence Battalion. During his out-processing, the servicing personnel unit noted he received a P3 physical profile in May 1994, but he did not receive an MMRB and as of 7 December 1994, he had not received a separation physical examination. The MMRB recommendations are limited to one of the following actions: * retain the Soldier in primary MOS or branch/specialty code *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009854
The evidence of record confirms the applicant served on active duty from 31 January 1964 through 20 January 1967 and there is no derogatory information in the available record that would have disqualified him for award of the AGCM (1st Award). The evidence of record shows the applicant had active status in the Active Army, USAR, or ARNG during the period 21 January 1967 through 19 February 1988 and he completed an overseas tour in Germany. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009855
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant states, in effect, he was 19 years of age when he was involved in an incident off post with civilians and the charges against him were later dismissed. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009856
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the applicant's service records that shows he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Korea. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided evidence that shows his injury was a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009857
The applicant states: * His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged due to a physical condition, not a disability * He was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) while on active duty * He should have been medically retired or discharged with a 50 percent disability * Currently he is being paid at the 100 percent rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) due to individual unemployability and PTSD (70 percent) 3. Title...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009858
Counsel states, in effect, that the basis for this request involves both administrative error and substantive inaccuracy as follows: * the NCOER was a relief for cause based on an Army Regulation 15-6 (Procedures for Investigating Officers and Boards of Officers) investigation wherein the applicant was denied due process * the rater stated there was no point in requesting a commanders inquiry as it would be denied * the senior rater was not the proper senior rater * initial counseling was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009859
Orders 149-10 show this deployment was to be for a period of between 179 and 455 days. It provides that the total amount of foreign service completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214 is to be taken from the Enlisted/Officer Record Brief and recorded in item 12f. Orders show he received the Combat Infantryman Badge for service in Iraq.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009860
The applicant provides copies of two DD Forms 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel), his retirement orders, and four DFAS Forms 7220 (Retiree Account Statement). On 22 October 2009, he completed and forwarded to DFAS a copy of an April 2006 version of a DD Form 2656, declining participation in SBP. At this time he applied for receipt of retired pay and completed a 2006 version of the DD Form 2656.