ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010186
The applicant's records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 21 March 1966 for 2 years. However, there is no evidence of record and none was provided by him to show he served in Berlin during the qualifying period of service for award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. There is also no evidence his unit was authorized any awards during his period of service in Germany.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010188
The applicant states he was wounded during a hostile action in Vietnam and he was awarded the ARCOM with "V" Device; however, it was not included on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Separation or Discharge). His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD reflects that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010189
He goes on to state that he was ordered to active duty in 1981 and that in May/June 1994 he became mentally disabled. The applicant states that he appealed the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) decision and requested continuation of active duty (COAD). The applicant states that in February 1995 he was informed by a PEB Liaison Officer (PEBLO) that he was offered a 30 percent permanent disability rating and his request for COAD was still being considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010190
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available evidence shows the applicant's Service Number was incorrectly entered on his DD Form 214; therefore, it should be corrected to show US ## ### 560. _______ _ 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 | 20100010194
This publication shows that during the time of the applicant's assignment to the following units, the units were cited for the respective awards: (1) 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment: * Valorous Unit Award for the period January - June 1966 by Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 20, dated 1967 * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period January 1966 - August 1968, by DAGO Number 48, dated 1971 * RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010196
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 1917, died or sustained wounds as a result of hostile action. However, his name is not shown in the Korean Casualty File, his medical records are not available, his DD Form 214 does not list a combat wound, and there is no evidence in his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010201
The applicant was transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve and was promoted to CW3 effective 30 September 1992. It provided that, during the period beginning 23 October 1992 through 30 September 1999 (later extended to 31 December 2001), a member of the Selected Reserve who had completed at least 15, and less than 20 years of qualifying service as of 1 October 1991 could, upon the request of the member, be transferred to the Retired Reserve. Paragraph 4-4a provided, in pertinent part, that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010202
The applicant states that the date on his DD Form 214 shows his date entered active duty this period as 7 June 1979. On 6 June 1979, the applicant was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 2, by reason of completion of required active service. Paragraph 2-4 (Completing the DD Form 214) of the separation documents regulation, contains item-by-item instructions for completing the DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010203
On 6 June 1997, HRC notified the applicant he had not been selected for promotion for a second time and that he must be discharged or transferred to the Retired Reserve. On 1 March 1998, the applicant was transferred to the Retired Reserve. It provided that, during the period beginning 23 October 1992 through 30 September 1999 (later extended to 31 December 2001), a member of the Selected Reserve who had completed at least 15, and less than 20 years of qualifying service as of 1 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010205
The applicant requests correction of item 12d (Total Prior Active Service) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 5 December 2001. The regulation states that for item 12d, from previously issued DD Forms 214, enter the total amount of prior active military service less lost time, if any. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010208
Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) states that for a Soldier receiving separation/readjustment or non-disability severance pay (as indicated by the finance office), to enter the type of pay and amount in item 18. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request to correct the amount of his SSB payment. _______ 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 | 20100010215
On 9 August 2007, the applicant was notified his commander was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c due to misconduct commission of a serious offense with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant was advised of his right to counsel, to present evidence in his own behalf, and to appear before a board of officers. On 16 November 2007, a board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010231
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 Bronze Star Medal. His Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) is void of orders or any other documents that would indicate he was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010233
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * the Purple Heart * his date of birth (DOB) as 14 August 1950 2. There are no orders in the applicant's records to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Purple Heart and his correct DOB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010234
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 Valorous Unit Award and the Combat Engineer Badge. The applicant states he was assigned to the 25th Infantry Division from November 1967 through 23 February 1968 as a combat engineer and the unit received the Valorous Unit Award on 17 March 1970; however, it is not reflected on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010241
On 6 July 2006, by memorandum, her immediate commander notified her of his intent to initiate separation action against her under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5-8, by reason of parenthood (failure to maintain an FCP). On 11 July 2006, her immediate commander initiated separation action against her under the provisions of chapter 5-8 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of failure to maintain an FCP. With respect to the separation code, the evidence of record shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010247
The applicant requests the records of her deceased husband, a retired former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he made a voluntary election for spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) within 1 year of their marriage. The FSM was not married when he elected to participate in the SBP for dependent children-only coverage in February 1994. By law, the FSM was required to enroll the applicant for spouse SBP coverage within 1 year of their marriage if it was his intent to do so.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010254
These orders show he was assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 82nd Aviation Brigade, at that time. It appears that an administrative error occurred when the applicant's last duty assignment was recorded on 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 Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010256
There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant served in Vietnam. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Although there appears to be a discrepancy in the applicant's foreign service shown on his DA Form 20 and DD Form 214, there is no evidence of record and the applicant provided no evidence which shows he served in Vietnam. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to amend his DD Form 214 to show he served in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010257
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show a narrative reason for separation other than "in lieu of trial by court-martial." Certificate of Course Completion, Combined Arms and Services Staff School, dated 15 July 1998; r. Promotion orders for first lieutenant and captain, dated 30 June 1995 and 15 July 1997, respectively; s. Award orders for the Army Achievement Medal, dated 28 September 1994; t. Permanent change of station orders to Fort Benning, Georgia, dated 21...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010258
The applicant requests that an officer evaluation report (OER) for the period 1 January 2005 through 7 July 2005 and all evidence of her OER appeal be removed from her official military personnel file (OMPF). She provided evidence from the III Corps IG and the ASRB stated that the "evidence would be persuasive if the appellant had received a referred report" and "however, a review of the contested report shows it was not referred and there are no unfavorable comments made by either her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010265
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Board's denial of his previous request as follows: a. reinstatement to active duty until he can obtain a new surgical appointment and complete his surgery and recuperation; b. cancellation of his retirement until he has completed his surgery and recuperation; c. restoration of pay and allowances that the Army recouped as an indebtedness prorated through 13 June 2008, the date that the unexecuted portion of his active duty orders A-06-810144 were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010268
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010268 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be updated to show her disability is permanent vice temporary.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010269
The citation reads "For wounds received in action in the Republic of Vietnam on 11 February 1968." Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 24 of his DD Form: * Purple Heart * Valorous Unit Award * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010271
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 24 January 2008 to show "NOT APPLICABLE" in item 9 (Command to Which Transferred). The applicant's military records show she enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) on 4 September 1992 for a period of 8 years. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by voiding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010272
The applicant requests that item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show he was awarded or is authorized the: * Air Medal with oak leaf clusters * Distinguished Unit Citation [now known as the Presidential Unit Citation (Army)] * Vietnam Unit Citation [specific award not indicated] * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010274
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of Block 14 (Military Education) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course (ANCOC) phases 1 and 2. The applicant's records show he completed both phases of ANCOC; however, these courses were not completed during a period when he was on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010275
The applicant requests item 12a (Date Entered AD [Active Duty] This Period) on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show 15 June 2000 instead of 15 August 2002. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Enlistment contract * Orders for the AAM, dated 25 November 2003 * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 19 November 2003 * Orders for the AAM, dated 8 May 2003 * DA Form 638, dated 5 May 2003 * Award certificate for the Federal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010279
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her deployment to Bahrain, two awards of the Army Commendation Medal, an award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and 52 weeks of training for military occupational specialty (MOS) 68K (Medical Laboratory Specialist). The applicant provides copies of her DD Form 214, DA Forms 4980 (Army Commendation Medal Certificates), deployment orders to Bahrain, memorandum...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010280
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The applicant requests correction of her military records to adjust her health professions pay entry date (HPPED) to credit her with 8 years of service. The available evidence shows that the applicant was credited with 3 years of HPPED based on her period of residency.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010281
The applicant requests that his reentry (RE) code of "4" on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 29 June 2007, be changed to an RE "3," "2" or "1" so that he may be eligible to reenter the Army. The commander stated in Part III (Summary of Counseling) that he was counseling the applicant on the definitions of "Bisexual," "Homosexual," "Sexual Orientation," and "Homosexual Conduct," which included a homosexual act, a statement of homosexuality, and/or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010282
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and her service in Bosnia/Herzegovina during Operation Joint Endeavor. __________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 | 20100010283
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 April 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010283 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * his initial request for the AFEM was denied based upon his failure to provide proof of serving 30 consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive days in Haiti * he consulted his G-1 and Human Resources Command who informed him despite DFAS [Defense Finance and Accounting Service] records showing he only served 24 days in country he is still eligible for the AFEM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010284
Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show awards of: * Southwest Asia Service Medal * Parachutist Badge * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge (No specific Bar) * His 3-year service ribbon [sic] (Army Good Conduct Medal) c. Item 14 (Military Education) to show completion of the Basic Airborne Course and Combat Medic Course. The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his correct foreign service; awards of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010285
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 April 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010285 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The document will not be removed from an OMPF or moved to another part of the OMPF unless directed by, among other agencies, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records or the OMPF custodian when documents have been improperly filed. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 28 May 1997 to 27 May 2000...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010287
The applicant states: * he was never awarded the KDSM even though he was assigned to Korea for 14 years and 21 days * he was never awarded the GWOTSM for which he is qualified based on his service after 11 September 2001 * he is fully eligible for both awards based on the statutory requirements, service in the Republic of Korea, and service on active duty after 11 September 2001 3. The applicant's NCOER's, Enlisted Record Brief, and orders for the Army Achievement Medal are accepted as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010288
U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 (Awards and Decorations), Appendix V, states that during the Vietnam era the CIB was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. It states a bar is authorized for wear for each period of active Federal service as a member of the U.S. Army outside of the continental limits of the United States for the specific time frames and areas of operation cited in Army Regulation 670-1 or appropriate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010290
The applicant requests correction of her Reentry (RE) code of 3 to a more favorable RE code so she may reenter the military. The regulation in effect at the time identified the "MCF" SPD code of MCF as the appropriate code to assign Regular Army Soldiers separated under the provisions of paragraph 5-17, Army Regulation 635-200, who were separated early to attend school. The SPD/RE Cross Reference Table in effect at the time of the applicant's separation established an RE code of 3 as the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010291
The applicant requests retroactive payment of medical Incentive Special Pay (ISP) for the period 1 October 2007 through 30 September 2008. The applicant, a Medical Corps officer, was authorized ISP for a 4-year period effective, 1 October 2003. In view of the foregoing, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show that he timely executed the appropriate written agreement to receive ISP in the amount of $14,000.00 for the period 1 October 2007 through 30 September 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010293
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Upon the inspection from the drill sergeant, a letter from a prior enlisted female Soldier from the same company, different platoon, was found. The applicant provided documentation, dated 7 December 2009, from the Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service which states his unpaid delinquent debt owed to DFAS was referred to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Financial Management Service, for collection.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010294
The applicant requests correction of the computation of her retired pay by: a. correcting her retirement order to show inclusion of her years in the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) as service credit for longevity and percentage for retirement pay purposes; and b. requesting the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) complete a thorough audit of her retired pay computations to include recalculation of retired pay commencing 1 October 2007, payment of the difference in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010305
The applicant requests, in effect, a medical discharge. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's contention that she was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia around September 1978 and should have been medically discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010308
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 29 April 2009 (hereafter referred to as his DD Form 214 in question) to show the date he entered active duty this period (item 12a) as 29 February 2008 instead of 1 March 2009. He also requests the following changes to his DD Form 214: * item 12c (Net Active Service this Period) to show "01 02 00" * item 18 (Remarks) to show the dates he was ordered to active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010311
The applicant requests, through his Member of Congress, the records of his father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Bronze Star Medal, and the Purple Heart, and payment of combat pay for his actions on 26 December 1944. The applicant provides: * letter from the National Archives and Records Administration * WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record) * letter orders, dated 7 June 1945 * letter from the Center of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010313
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. _______ _ _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 | 20100010316
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The USARV Form 157-R does not show an approval for the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service for the period 26 May to 30 November 1967. However, orders were issued awarding the applicant the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service for the same period of service (May to November 1967).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010320
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his 14 May 1991 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank as captain (CPT)/0-3. _______ _ _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 | 20100010321
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that item 23 (Type of Separation) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected. The applicant states that: a. she was retired from active duty and placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL); b. the type of her separation was classified as Retirement; c. approximately 1 year after her retirement from active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010326
The applicant provides, in support of his application, copies of his DD Form 214; orders, citation, and certificates for awards of the Army Commendation Medal; and medical records showing he was wounded in the left thigh. g. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows that his conduct and efficiency ratings were "excellent." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010331
His records show he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. The evidence shows he participated in two 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 concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for sustaining a wound as the result of hostile fire on 28 October 1966 while serving in the Republic of Vietnam; b. deleting the following awards from item 24 of his DD Form 214: (1)...