ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011869
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Soldier's Medal is awarded for distinguished heroism not involving actual conflict with the enemy. In order to grant the applicants request, he would have to show he had been credited by with extraordinary heroism equivalent to that required for award of the Distinguished Service Cross. The orders awarding the applicant the Soldiers Medal stated that the Army Decorations Board determined that the circumstance surrounding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011870
(1) The MAB Chief acknowledged that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) awarded the POW Medal to Mr. W____ B____ [the individual piloting the helicopter on 31 January 1968]. e. An email message from the applicant to Mr. C____ advises him that Mr. B____ [the aircraft's pilot] had informed him the names of the crew of the helicopter that crashed on 31 January 1968 had been added to the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office confirming their POW status. f. An...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011873
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 30 September 1970, to show he was retired in the rank of major (O-4) and that he was awarded the Silver Star. On 29 September 1970, Special Orders Number 189 were published discharging him from his enlisted status effective 30 September 1970 and placing him on the Retired List in the rank of major effective 1 October 1970. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011874
Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Awards and Decorations) provides that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. The evidence of record shows he completed training and he was awarded MOS 62B. Based on the available evidence, he is not entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011875
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 18 May 1983, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13 and directed that he be issued a General Discharge Certificate. There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011876
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was honorably discharged for medical reasons. The applicant provides: * DD Form 785 (Record of Enrollment from Officer Candidate - Type Training) * Form 214 * Line of Duty Determination * Physical Disability Separation Memorandum * U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) discharge orders * DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status) * Administrative relief from training memorandum * Orders releasing him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011877
The applicant requests, in effect, the reason for his discharge be deleted from his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). The applicant's record contains a document, Subject: Commander's Declaration of Re-hab Failure, dated 5 August 1976, that states on 8 July 1976 the applicant was referred to the Fulda Community Drug/Alcohol Assistance Center (CDAAC) because of a triple positive urinalysis. The applicant's record contains an undated 20th Medical Detachment memorandum,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011880
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's medical records do not contain any information regarding him being wounded in action. The applicant's name does not appear on the Vietnam Casualty Roster.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011883
The applicant requests item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from Personality Disorder to Disability (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)). At the time of his diagnosis, the medical authorities were privy to medical information pertaining to PTSD; however, in their professional opinions the applicant suffered from a personality disordered which required discharging him under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011887
The applicant's service medical records are not available for review. There is no substantiating evidence that the applicant was present or wounded or was treated for a wound sustained in the incident. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded to any member who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the Army Services, has been wounded or killed or who has died or may hereafter die after being wounded in various situations,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011889
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant indicated in his request for discharge that he understood if his discharge request was approved he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The applicant's military service records show that he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial and he acknowledged guilt of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011893
8. Review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS), an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the United States Army Human Resources Command, failed to reveal any orders for award of the Bronze Star Medal or Purple Heart. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. __________X__________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011896
The applicant states she served in Southwest Asia but her DD Form 214 does not show this period of service. The applicant's record shows she was appointed as an Army Nurse Corps in the U.S. Army Reserve and entered active duty on 9 September 1986. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Adding to item 14 of her DD Form 214 the Southwest Asia Service Medal with a bronze service star, the Kuwait Liberation Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011897
When charges were preferred for those offenses, the applicant consulted with counsel and on 24 July 1973, he requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial. On 17 August 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate and reduction to private (PV1)/E-1. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011900
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: a. item 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) and 4b (Pay Grade) the entry "SPC" [specialist] and "E-4," respectively; b. item 12f (Foreign Service) "18 months and 15 days"; c. item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the addition of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011901
The applicant requests that his general under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable. 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. On 14 September 1977, the separation authority approved the command's request for discharge under the provisions of paragraph 5-37 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011902
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 24 February 2009, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an honorable discharge. However, the separation authority could direct a general discharge if such was merited by the member's overall record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011906
The applicant provides copies of the following documents: * DD Form 108 (Application for Retired Pay Benefits) * DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel) * Twenty-Year Letter * Denial of retirement pay letter, dated 15 July 2008 * Various medical documents, consults, and records of medical care * List of medications COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Her pay records show she received $66,585.60 of tax-exempt disability severance pay. Although the applicant requested...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011907
On 28 September 2000, the applicant was notified by his company commander that he was initiating action to separate the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 9, for alcohol or other drug abuse rehabilitation failure. At the time of the applicant's separation, an honorable or general discharge was authorized. However, a review of his record of service shows he received a general under honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011908
The unit commander notified the applicant he was initiating action to separate him for unsatisfactory performance. Service of Soldiers separated because of unsatisfactory performance under this regulation would be characterized as honorable or 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 | 20100011910
He continues by stating that not only has the VA rated him at 100% for PTSD, they have also rated his other service-connected disabilities at 70% with an effective date of 15 November 2004, which was prior to his retirement on 10 January 2005. If the Soldier is found to be physically unfit, a disability rating is awarded by the Army and is permanent in nature. Department of the Army disability decisions are based upon observations and determinations existing at the time of the PEB hearing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011912
The applicant states: a. his narrative reason for discharge and the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, UCMJ [Uniform Code of Military Justice]) charges violate the Military Whistleblower Protection Act; b. an error or injustice occurred, making a discharge upgrade as well as other equitable remedies proper and appropriate; c. he was a captain (CPT)/O-3 serving in the capacity of a legal assistance and claims attorney when he formed an attorney-client relationship with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011914
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to a general discharge. 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. __________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 | 20100011918
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the following awards and education: * Army Commendation Medal (17 March 1997) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle, Pistol, and Grenade Bars * German Headstart * Combat Lifesaver course * Special Forces Medical Sergeant Preparation Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 18D correspondence course * Special Forces Assessment and Selection Land...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011922
In a letter, the military substance abuse counselor stated that on 11 December 2006, the applicant had referred himself to the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) clinic. Army Regulation 635-200 states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. After failing the Army ASAP program which included a 30-day in-patient hospitalization followed by a driving under the influence charge, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011923
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant, the widow of the deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's military records to show his death was "in the line of duty." There is no available evidence showing that the FSM's frame of mind at the time of his suicide was directly related to PTSD resulting from his previous duty in Bosnia and/or Iraq, or from any other mental disorder which prevented him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011924
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. Additionally, Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 states that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011925
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his date of release as 12 May 1966 and completion of 2 years of active duty service. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his date of release as 12 May 1966 and completion of 2 years of active duty service. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to showing he was released from active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011931
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 for the period ending 27 October 1971 incorrectly reflects the 8th digit of his SSN as 5 instead of 3. 3. The commander verified that the applicants SSN was xxx-xx-xx3x. Accordingly, the applicants SSN on his reenlistment contract, dated 26 September 1969, was corrected to reflect his SSN as xxx-xx-xx3x. 7. __________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011932
7 He was issued a DD Form 215, dated 22 June 1990, that corrected his DD Form 214 for the period ending 4 February 1972 to show he completed 1 year, 7 months, and 23 days of active duty service. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. Records show he was released from active duty early in order to join an Army National Guard unit after completing 1 year, 7 months, and 23 days of creditable active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011934
The applicant's military personnel service record confirms his SSN was "x69-xx-xxxx" when he was inducted into military service based on his initial induction document. Records show the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 3 of his DD Form 214 the entry "x96-xx-xxxx" and replacing it with the entry "x69-xx-xxxx"; b. deleting from item 24...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011935
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of a trial by court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The SPD code KFS is the correct code for Soldiers separating under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011939
The applicant requests her record be corrected to show entitlement to an $8,000.00 HIGRAD bonus based on her successful completion of Officer Candidate School (OCS) and commissioning as an officer. The evidence of record and the advisory opinion from the G-1 clearly show the Army intended that the applicant be authorized the $8,000.00 enlistment bonus. As a result, the Board recommends that the applicant's enlistment contract be amended to include entitlement to an $8,000.00 enlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011941
BOARD DATE: 13 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100011941 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides excerpts from the directives she cited; excerpts from her military records; and documents verifying her attendance and graduation from her master's degree in public health, her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, and her 4-year residency program in diagnostic radiology. DOD Instruction 6000.13, paragraph 6.1.2.2.2, states credit for master's and doctorate degrees...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011942
His records also show he was retired on 31 July 2005 and placed on the retired list in his retired rank/grade of SSG/E-6 on 1 August 2005. A phone call on 22 September 2010 between the analyst of record and the Army SBP Program Manager, Army G-1 Retirement Services Branch, Alexandria, VA, confirmed the applicant elected children-only SBP coverage and has been paying SBP premiums based on this coverage. The evidence of record shows when the applicant retired on 1 August 2005, he did not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011944
The applicant's military record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 2 March 1967. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 2 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011945
The applicant requests, in effect, his records be corrected to count the period of time between 1 May 2007 and 26 January 2009 as active service and that he be so compensated. The form shows: * he requested ordinary leave for Thursday 8 March 2007 and Friday 9 March 2007 * He indicated his leave address as XXXX Morningside Drive, NW, Washington, DC * he departed on ordinary leave at 0001 hours, on 8 March 2007 * he was granted a 2-day extension on Saturday, 10 March 2007 * he returned to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011947
The applicant requests that the National Archives (NA) Form 13164 be corrected to accurately reflect the military service and awards of his deceased uncle, a former service member (FSM). The applicant states that the NA Form 13164 is incomplete and does not reflect that the FSM was killed in action (KIA) or his awards and decorations. Although there are no provisions to issue a separation document in death cases and since his records were destroyed in the 1973 fire at the NPRC, it would be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011948
While on active duty, the applicant appealed, in two separate requests, to the Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB) for relief, requesting removal of the reprimand and Relief for Cause OER from his OMPF. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant received a reprimand for misconduct and that it was filed in his OMPF. With respect to his subsequent appeals to the DASEB to remove the reprimand and/or the OER, the available evidence shows the DASEB considered and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011951
The applicant rebutted the referred OER on 27 August 2008 alleging: * he did not receive performance counseling * his rater created a hostile work environment * retaliation for his involvement in an investigation 7. The ASRB found: * the applicant's rights were protected and the OER was properly processed in accordance with Army Regulation 623-3 * there was no proof the rater failed to counsel the applicant * the USACE IG completed an investigation into the matter, which the USACE CG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011954
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending 9 September 1985 and 7 September 1990, to show his primary/additional military occupational specialty (MOS) as 67U (Medium Helicopter Repairer) instead of 67V (Observation/Scout Helicopter Repairer). There is no evidence of record that shows he completed training for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011955
The evidence of record shows he was erroneously issued orders awarding a second award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and that the orders were revoked. Both orders are filed on his OMPF/iPERMS. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing from his OMPF/iPERMS Permanent Order 163-5030, dated 12 June 2007, awarding him the Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) and Orders 268-5002, dated 25 September 2007, revoking...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011956
COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 1 October 2008 shows he was honorably released from active duty in the rank of sergeant first class on 1 October 2008 under the provisions of NGR 600-5, chapter 6, for completion of required active service. It would be appropriate to void his discharge orders, dated 22 August 2008, correct his military records to show he completed over 20 years of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011957
He also requests correction to this DD Form 214 to show award of the Army Achievement Medal and award(s) for his initial entry training (IET) time. The evidence further shows he again entered on ADT on 21 January 2009, completed the required active service, and he was released on 29 April 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to Item 12c of applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 29...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011963
The applicant, the sister of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his date of birth as 14 August 1948. DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 1 August 1969 and signed by the FSM, shows his date of birth as 27 March 1949. ___________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011965
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100011965 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Evidence shows the applicant was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 84th Field Artillery during the period his unit was awarded the Army Superior Unit Award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Army Superior Unit Award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011967
On 31 August 1971, General Orders Number 2537 were published awarding the applicant the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service while in the Republic of Vietnam from August 1970 through August 1971. A review of this pamphlet shows the unit to which the applicant was assigned was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period 1 August 1969 through 31 October 1970 in Department of the Army General Orders Number 43, dated 1972. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011969
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows the National Defense Service Medal, Parachutist Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. It appears the applicant met the eligibility criteria for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011972
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 18 June 1974 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial, with issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011976
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and...