ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010334
The applicant states that he attempted to re-enter the Army Reserve to complete his 20 years and his request was denied; therefore, he requests that he be issued a 15-year letter so that he may receive Retired Pay at age 60. In May 2009, the applicant applied to this Board requesting that his transfer to the Retired Reserve for medical reasons be voided and that he be allowed to re-enter the USAR to complete his 20 years of service. Accordingly, his request to have his records show that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010338
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is no evidence of record nor did the applicant submit any evidence showing he served in a qualifying area during a qualifying period of service for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010339
He further acknowledged that if he received a discharge certificate/character of service which was less than honorable, he could make an application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or the ABCMR for an upgrade of his discharge. It states that the SPD code JKN is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12a, by reason of misconduct for a pattern of minor infractions. Army Regulation 635-200 states that prior...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010343
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 7 December 1979, prior to the patrol departing Camp Greaves for the DMZ, another Soldier asked if he could replace him as the RTO on the patrol. c. A statement provided in support of the applicant's request indicates that North Korean soldiers fired on the patrol.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010344
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decision denying him award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's service medical records were not available for review. Regrettably, in the absence of substantive evidence showing the applicant was wounded as a result of enemy action and that he required medical treatment by a medical officer, there is still insufficient evidence to support the award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010345
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Board's denial of his previous request for correction of his records to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for this period of active service does not show the ARCOM. As such, there is insufficient evidence to support correcting his records to show award of this medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010346
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010346 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. At the time, the applicant's priority appears to have been taking care of his parents.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010348
On 21 May 1973, the applicant was accordingly discharged. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. There is no evidence that the applicant was forced to join the military.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010361
BOARD DATE: 16 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010361 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides: * his DD From 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * orders announcing award of the CAB * his Army Achievement Medal award * memorandum showing award of the Iraq Campaign Medal * a photograph of his unit's flag * 4 pages from Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) * 2 sworn statements * his California State Inspector General (IG) Action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010362
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was advanced to the pay grade of E-4 and that he was placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) in the pay grade of E-4. The applicant was processed for disability retirement under the PDES in the pay grade of E-4 and since there is no evidence to show that the commander took any action to block the promotion, he should have been advanced to the pay grade of E-4 on 5 June 2009 and placed on the TDRL in the pay grade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010364
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the records of her deceased husband, a retired former service member (FSM), to show: * he made a timely application for retired pay at age 60 * he made an election for spouse coverage, full base amount under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) at age 60 in a timely manner * she filed a claim for a survivor benefit annuity in a timely manner following the FSM's death 2. Evidence further indicates the FSM was married to the applicant when he failed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010367
He contends these conditions were documented on a DD Form 2807-1 (Report of Medical History), dated 2 August 2005, and on other medical records and statements; however, these conditions were overlooked by the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB). The MEB proceedings state, in pertinent part: * The applicant did experience cartilage damage in the right knee during active duty in 1972 and required surgery at the time with debridement and repair * He did have right knee arthroscopic debridement in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010368
On 3 August 2009, the Adjutant General (AG) of the MNARNG sent a memorandum to the Chief of the Education, Incentives and Employment Division of the National Guard Bureau (NGB) requesting authorization for retroactive payment of OAB funds to Minnesota officers and warrant officers, through the Army Board for Correction of Military Records, with written support of the Chief of the NGB. The timing and signing of the OAB agreement was limited by NGB policy. The AG of the MNARNG requested an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010369
On 3 August 2009, the Adjutant General (AG) of the MNARNG sent a memorandum to the Chief of the Education, Incentives and Employment Division of the National Guard Bureau (NGB) requesting authorization for retroactive payment of OAB funds to Minnesota officers and warrant officers, through the Army Board for Correction of Military Records, with written support of the Chief of the NGB. The one officer completed the written agreement at the appropriate time, but the final administrative...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010372
The applicant states, in effect, following his enlistment and subsequent appointment/commissioning in the MNARNG, he was informed he was eligible for a $10,000.00 Officer Accession Bonus. The applicant further states that upon completion of BOLC/OBC/WOBC he attempted to collect the OAB and was informed that he was not eligible to receive the bonus because he failed to sign an OAB addendum to his enlistment contract on the precise date of his appointment/commissioning in accordance with ARNG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010373
The applicant states, in effect, following his enlistment and subsequent appointment/commissioning in the MNARNG, he was informed he was eligible for a $10,000.00 Officer Accession Bonus. The applicant further states that upon completion of BOLC/OBC/WOBC he attempted to collect the OAB and was informed that he was not eligible to receive the bonus because he failed to sign an OAB addendum to his enlistment contract on the precise date of his appointment/commissioning in accordance with ARNG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010374
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010374 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 1 November 1969 to show he was permanently appointed to the rank/grade of staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6 at the time he was release from active duty (REFRAD). There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010375
The AG stated, in effect, a significant population of his officer force, who were eligible for the OAB when they were commissioned, now cannot be paid since they did not sign the bonus addendum on the precise date of their appointment/commissioning. The one officer completed the written agreement at the appropriate time, but the final administrative processing of the officer's paperwork did not get completed due to circumstances beyond the officer's control. The AG of the MNARNG requested...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010376
The Chief of the Education, Incentives and Employment Division of the NGB continued that the ARNG has placed a requirement in the annual SRIP policies that the officer/warrant officer sign the OAB addendum on or before the date of appointment/commissioning along with receiving a bonus control number. The one officer completed the written agreement at the appropriate time, but the final administrative processing of the officer's paperwork did not get completed due to circumstances beyond the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010377
The applicant further states that upon completion of BOLC/OBC/WOBC she attempted to collect the OAB and was informed that she was not eligible to receive the bonus because she failed to sign an OAB addendum to her enlistment contract on the precise date of her appointment/commissioning in accordance with ARNG policy. The AG stated, in effect, a significant population of his officer force, who were eligible for the OAB when they were commissioned, now cannot be paid since they did not sign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010378
The applicant further states that upon completion of BOLC/OBC/WOBC he attempted to collect the OAB and was informed that he was not eligible to receive the bonus because he failed to sign an OAB addendum to his enlistment contract on the precise date of his appointment/commissioning in accordance with ARNG policy. On 3 August 2009, the Adjutant General (AG) of the MNARNG sent a memorandum to the Chief of the Education, Incentives and Employment Division of the National Guard Bureau (NGB)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010379
On 3 August 2009, the Adjutant General (AG) of the MNARNG sent a memorandum to the Chief of the Education, Incentives and Employment Division of the National Guard Bureau (NGB) requesting authorization for retroactive payment of OAB funds to Minnesota officers and warrant officers, through the Army Board for Correction of Military Records, with written support of the Chief of the NGB. The Chief of the Education, Incentives and Employment Division of the NGB continued that the ARNG has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010380
His military medical records are devoid of documentation showing he was wounded and that he received medical treatment from military personnel for any wounds incurred during combat operations. 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,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010381
The AG stated, in effect, a significant population of his officer force, who were eligible for the OAB when they were commissioned, now cannot be paid since they did not sign the bonus addendum on the precise date of their appointment/commissioning. The one officer completed the written agreement at the appropriate time, but the final administrative processing of the officer's paperwork did not get completed due to circumstances beyond the officer's control. The AG of the MNARNG requested...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010382
The applicant states, in effect, following his enlistment and subsequent appointment/commissioning in the MNARNG, he was informed he was eligible for a $10,000.00 Officer Accession Bonus. On 3 August 2009, the Adjutant General (AG) of the MNARNG sent a memorandum to the Chief of the Education, Incentives and Employment Division of the National Guard Bureau (NGB) requesting authorization for retroactive payment of OAB funds to Minnesota officers and warrant officers, through the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010383
The applicant states, in effect, prior to completing the Warrant Officer Candidate Course, he was informed he was eligible for a $10,000.00 Officer Accession Bonus. The one officer completed the written agreement at the appropriate time, but the final administrative processing of the officer's paperwork did not get completed due to circumstances beyond the officer's control. The AG of the MNARNG requested an exception to policy and authorization for retroactive payment of the OAB to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010384
On 3 August 2009, the Adjutant General (AG) of the MNARNG sent a memorandum to the Chief of the Education, Incentives and Employment Division of the National Guard Bureau (NGB) requesting authorization for retroactive payment of OAB funds to Minnesota officers and warrant officers, through the Army Board for Correction of Military Records, with written support of the Chief of the NGB. The Chief of the Education, Incentives and Employment Division of the NGB continued that the ARNG has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010385
The applicant states, in effect, following his enlistment and subsequent appointment/commissioning in the MNARNG, he was informed he was eligible for a $10,000.00 Officer Accession Bonus. The applicant enlisted in the MNARNG on 13 May 1999 for a period of eight years. The AG of the MNARNG requested an exception to policy and authorization for retroactive payment of the OAB to the applicant which was subsequently denied by NGB based upon their policy which requires applicants to sign a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010386
On 3 August 2009, the Adjutant General (AG) of the MNARNG sent a memorandum to the Chief of the Education, Incentives and Employment Division of the National Guard Bureau (NGB) requesting authorization for retroactive payment of OAB funds to Minnesota officers and warrant officers, through the Army Board for Correction of Military Records, with written support of the Chief of the NGB. The Chief of the Education, Incentives and Employment Division of the NGB continued that the ARNG has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010387
The AG stated, in effect, a significant population of his officer force, who were eligible for the OAB when they were commissioned, now cannot be paid since they did not sign the bonus addendum on the precise date of their appointment/commissioning. The one officer completed the written agreement at the appropriate time, but the final administrative processing of the officer's paperwork did not get completed due to circumstances beyond the officer's control. The AG of the MNARNG requested...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010390
The applicant states, in effect, following his enlistment, but prior to his subsequent appointment/commissioning in the MNARNG, he was informed he was eligible for a $10,000.00 Officer Accession Bonus. The one officer completed the written agreement at the appropriate time, but the final administrative processing of the officer's paperwork did not get completed due to circumstances beyond the officer's control. The AG of the MNARNG requested an exception to policy and authorization for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010392
The applicant states, in effect, following his enlistment and subsequent appointment/commissioning in the MNARNG, he was informed he was eligible for a $10,000.00 Officer Accession Bonus. On 3 August 2009, the Adjutant General (AG) of the MNARNG sent a memorandum to the Chief of the Education, Incentives and Employment Division of the National Guard Bureau (NGB) requesting authorization for retroactive payment of OAB funds to Minnesota officers and warrant officers, through the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010393
The AG stated, in effect, a significant population of his officer force, who were eligible for the OAB when they were commissioned, now cannot be paid since they did not sign the bonus addendum on the precise date of their appointment/commissioning. The one officer completed the written agreement at the appropriate time, but the final administrative processing of the officer's paperwork did not get completed due to circumstances beyond the officer's control. The AG of the MNARNG requested...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010394
On 3 August 2009, the Adjutant General (AG) of the MNARNG sent a memorandum to the Chief of the Education, Incentives and Employment Division of the National Guard Bureau (NGB) requesting authorization for retroactive payment of OAB funds to Minnesota officers and warrant officers, through the Army Board for Correction of Military Records, with written support of the Chief of the NGB. The AG stated, in effect, a significant population of his officer force, who were eligible for the OAB when...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010395
On 3 August 2009, the Adjutant General (AG) of the MNARNG sent a memorandum to the Chief of the Education, Incentives and Employment Division of the National Guard Bureau (NGB) requesting authorization for retroactive payment of OAB funds to Minnesota officers and warrant officers, through the Army Board for Correction of Military Records, with written support of the Chief of the NGB. The one officer completed the written agreement at the appropriate time, but the final administrative...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010396
The AG stated, in effect, a significant population of his officer force, who were eligible for the OAB when they were commissioned, now cannot be paid since they did not sign the bonus addendum on the precise date of their appointment/commissioning. The one officer completed the written agreement at the appropriate time, but the final administrative processing of the officer's paperwork did not get completed due to circumstances beyond the officer's control. The AG of the MNARNG requested...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010397
The AG stated, in effect, a significant population of his officer force, who were eligible for the OAB when they were commissioned, now cannot be paid since they did not sign the bonus addendum on the precise date of their appointment/commissioning. The one officer completed the written agreement at the appropriate time, but the final administrative processing of the officer's paperwork did not get completed due to circumstances beyond the officer's control. The AG of the MNARNG requested...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010398
The AG stated, in effect, a significant population of his officer force, who were eligible for the OAB when they were commissioned, now cannot be paid since they did not sign the bonus addendum on the precise date of their appointment/commissioning. The one officer completed the written agreement at the appropriate time, but the final administrative processing of the officer's paperwork did not get completed due to circumstances beyond the officer's control. The AG of the MNARNG requested...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010400
The applicant states, in effect, following his enlistment and subsequent appointment/commissioning in the MNARNG, he was informed he was eligible for a $10,000.00 Officer Accession Bonus. On 3 August 2009, the Adjutant General (AG) of the MNARNG sent a memorandum to the Chief of the Education, Incentives and Employment Division of the National Guard Bureau (NGB) requesting authorization for retroactive payment of OAB funds to Minnesota officers and warrant officers, through the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010401
The applicant states, in effect, following his enlistment and subsequent appointment/commissioning in the MNARNG, he was informed he was eligible for a $10,000.00 Officer Accession Bonus. The one officer completed the written agreement at the appropriate time, but the final administrative processing of the officer's paperwork did not get completed due to circumstances beyond the officer's control. The AG of the MNARNG requested an exception to policy and authorization for retroactive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010402
The applicant states, in effect, following his enlistment and subsequent appointment/commissioning in the MNARNG, he was informed he was eligible for a $10,000.00 Officer Accession Bonus. The one officer completed the written agreement at the appropriate time, but the final administrative processing of the officer's paperwork did not get completed due to circumstances beyond the officer's control. The AG of the MNARNG requested an exception to policy and authorization for retroactive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010403
The applicant states, in effect, following his enlistment and subsequent appointment/commissioning in the MNARNG, he was informed he was eligible for a $10,000.00 Officer Accession Bonus. The Chief of the Education, Incentives and Employment Division of the NGB continued that the ARNG has placed a requirement in the annual SRIP policies that the officer/warrant officer sign the OAB addendum on or before the date of appointment/commissioning along with receiving a bonus control number. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010404
The applicant states item 12a should be corrected to show he entered active duty on 26 May 2002 and item 12c should be corrected to show he completed 4 years, 10 months, and 5 days. Evidence of record shows the applicant entered active duty on 26 May 2002 and he was discharged on 31 March 2007, a total of 4 years, 10 months, and 5 days. _______ _ 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 | 20100010407
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states his DD Form 214 and Honorable Discharge Certificate show he was discharged as a PVT, but other records show he was a CPL. The applicantÂ’s military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010409
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army in pay grade E-1 on 29 September 1972 for 4 years. The commander stated the applicant's record of AWOL qualified him for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, also provided that a general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010411
Although the letter awarding the applicant the Purple Heart contained an incorrect ASN, the Western Union telegram and the message released by the Commanding General, U.S. Army Vietnam, both identified the applicant with the correct ASN, thereby verifying the applicant was wounded and awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant's military personnel records show he participated in one campaign during his service in Vietnam. The Board also recommends that his DD Form 214 be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010412
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained as a prisoner of war in the Republic of Korea. 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 available evidence clearly shows the applicant was a prisoner of war in Korea and that he suffered frostbite...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010413
The 2004 Newsletter from the alumni 1108th Group which describes his experiences and injuries (page 24) indicates that the applicant was a passenger in a jeep in which the steering apparatus went berserk and control of the jeep was lost. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010417
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 25 November 1975, court-martial charges were preferred against the applicant for the above periods of AWOL. There is no record the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) seeking a discharge upgrade during that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010431
However, the email does provide statements concerning the applicant being grazed by a bullet and a motorcycle accident. The email from the master sergeant specifically stated the applicant's helmet was grazed by a bullet that was accidently fired. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.