ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012104
The applicant states he was an infantryman and he served in combat in Vietnam. There is no question the applicant was an infantryman assigned to infantry units during his service in Vietnam; however, award of the CIB specifically requires service in active ground combat while holding an infantry MOS in an infantry unit. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant has provided no evidence, to show he served in active ground combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012106
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 he was awarded the Purple Heart (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), and the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). There are no orders in the applicant's military service records which show he was awarded the Purple Heart (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) or the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012109
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) 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. However, he has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application, and the evidence of record does not show, that such was the case. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012114
There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant contends his records should be corrected to show he was honorably discharged because at the time of his discharge he was under the influence of alcoholism. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing the applicant an Honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012115
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record) to show he was separated on 13 August 1947. The record clearly shows that the applicant served from 28 February 1946 through 13 August 1947. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by providing the applicant an appropriate document to correct item 7 of his WD AGO Form 100 to show "13 August 1947."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012118
The applicant states, in effect, their final judgment decree granted her coverage under the SBP as a former spouse and the FSM's election is incorporated in that order. The evidence of record shows the FSM elected SBP coverage for spouse and children prior to his retirement. In the absence of evidence that the FSM elected former spouse coverage under the SBP there is no basis to now designate the applicant as the recipient of said benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012119
The applicant states: * the FSMs SBP election was in effect on the date of divorce * the FSM intended she be maintained the beneficiary of his SBP as stated Exhibit A of the divorce decree * the FSM was not aware of his requirement to confirm his SBP election of coverage subsequent to their divorce 3. The FSM and his former spouse (the applicant) were divorced on 15 May 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012121
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to add the Air Medal with Numeral 13 and the award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. There are no orders in his military personnel record awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal during his enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012123
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of Item 10 (Date of Birth) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge). In the absence of evidence showing an error clearly exists it has been determined the birth date shown on the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 is correct and no basis has been established to support the change requested.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012124
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his rank as staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6. These orders directed the applicant's release from active duty in the rank of SGT with an effective date of 11 March 2010. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was promoted to the rank and grade of SSG/E-6 on 30 September 2009 and this was the rank he held on his date of separation from active duty as evidenced by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012125
The applicant requests correction of his service records to show award of the Purple Heart, the Prisoner of War (POW) Medal, and the Distinguished Unit Citation [currently known as the Presidential Unit Citation]. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1 shows that the 3rd Ranger Battalion received assault landing credit for Anzio, Italy, for the period 22-23 January 1944. The evidence of record shows that after the applicant was returned to military control from being a POW he was assigned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012127
The two eyewitness statements provided by the applicant both give an account of the helicopter hovering, in an attempt to drop supplies in an LZ which was under direct enemy fire. The report, which was performed at the time, shows that the helicopter crash in which the applicant was injured was investigated and determined by safety officials to have been the result of an accident, not the result of enemy action or sabotage. Two eyewitness accounts of the incident state the helicopter was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012128
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence of record also shows the applicant's commander recommended his separation from the Army with a general discharge under honorable conditions. In view of the applicant's sentence to a bad conduct discharge, the separation authority, in fact, gave due consideration of the applicant's prior periods of honorable service when deciding the character of service of the applicant's discharge when he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012130
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty): * Item 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) master sergeant (MSG) or lieutenant colonel (LTC) * Item 4b (Pay Grade) E8 or O5 * Item 11 (Primary Specialty) 21 Years and 9 Months * Item 12 (Record of Service) o section a. The applicant's DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States), dated 27 June 1979, shows she enlisted in the U.S. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012131
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests upgrade of his uncharacterized discharge to an honorable discharge. Paragraph 5-11 provides that Soldiers who were not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness standards when accepted for enlistment or who became medically disqualified under these standards prior to entrance on active duty or active duty training or initial entry training will be separated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012133
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100012133 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general discharge. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012136
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charge against him, or to a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. The available evidence does not show the applicant was sexually assaulted or that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012137
The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214; a Special Forces Training Group Certificate of Training; 5th Special Forces Group Orders for the Combat Medical Badge, a Letter of Commendation; U. S. Army Vietnam General Order Number 3892 (for the Meritorious Unit Commendation); Department of the Army General Order (DAGO) Number 45, dated 1969 (DAGO 45, 1969) (for the Presidential Unit Citation); DAGO 59, 1969, for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012139
The applicant states he was wounded while serving in Vietnam and if there is evidence to show this, he would like his records corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not provide any evidence which shows he was ever wounded or treated for wounds sustained as the result of hostile action. In the absence of evidence that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for such wounds,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012141
The records available to the Board were provided by the applicant. Therefore, based on the evidence provided, the FSM is entitled to award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 11 June 1918. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the FSM the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 11 June 1918; and b. correcting his records to show award of the World War I Victory Medal with the France...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012144
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's contention that his records should be corrected to show award the Purple Heart was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support this claim. The applicant's third party statement and medical progress notes were considered in this case, however, there is no additional evidence in the available records which show the applicant sustained and was treated for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012146
On 30 April 1992, the applicant was notified by his unit commander of the initiation of action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct - commission of a serious offense, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. He further understood that if he receives a discharge less than honorable, he may make application to the Army Discharge Review Board or this Board for upgrading; however, an act of consideration by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012147
Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. The Overseas Service Ribbon was not authorized at the time of his overseas service. As a result, the Board recommends that the records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 16 December 1958 through 15 December 1961 and adding this award to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012148
The applicant requests his dates of service in Afghanistan on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 5 May 2003 be corrected to show he was discharged after his tour in Afghanistan. The applicant states his discharge on his DD Form 214 is prior to the completion of his tour in Afghanistan as shown in item 18 (Remarks) of the DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012149
The applicant's record does not contain orders awarding him the CIB. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the CIB is awarded to enlisted members who have an infantry military occupational specialty (MOS). The evidence of record shows the applicant served in duty MOS 11C while assigned to an infantry unit during his service in the RVN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012152
e. The applicant acknowledged he understood that if he received a discharge certificate/character of service which was less than honorable, he could make application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or the ABCMR for upgrading; however, an act of consideration by either board did not imply that his discharge would be upgraded. In addition, he acknowledged with his signature that he understood that if he received a discharge certificate/ character of service which was less than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012155
Accordingly, the applicant was separated with a general under honorable conditions discharge on 30 March 1983 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for drug abuse rehabilitation failure. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record shows the applicant tested positive for marijuana/ hashish on two separate occasions and he failed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012156
On 24 April 1973 after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Accordingly, the applicant was separated with an undesirable discharge on 22 June 1973 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. The applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012157
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012159
It also states, "Reserve Component personnel being separated for other than cause will not be assigned RE codes. The evidence of record further shows the governing Army regulation states that RC [USAR] personnel being separated for other than cause will not be assigned RE codes and that "NA" will be entered in item 27 of the DD Form 214. Thus, the evidence of record confirms that the entry in item 27 of the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 19 April 1991 is correct as shown.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012161
Item 3 (SSN) of this DD Form 214 shows the entry "XXX-XX-6182." However, his DD Form 4 shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-6182" and this SSN is used on documents within his OMPF throughout his period of service, to include 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 | 20100012162
Based on his overall record of service, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. 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. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received as a result of hostile action on 25 September 1971; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012164
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army, in pay grade E-1, on 17 April 1979. On 31 July 1986, the applicant's company commander advised the applicant that he was initiating his separation pursuant to the provisions of chapter 9, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) for his continued abuse of alcohol and rehabilitation failure. He was discharged in pay grade E-3 on 3 September 1986, under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012165
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal-Saudi Arabia and the Kuwait Liberation Medal-Kuwait. Subsequent awards of the National Defense Service Medal are denoted by a bronze service star; b. the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was approved on 3 January 1992 and is awarded to members of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012166
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he did not receive the Purple Heart for his combat related injuries. The applicant contends he was wounded while serving in the Republic of Vietnam and should be awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012167
The opinion states that the applicant's request for a prior service enlistment bonus should be denied because he does not have an honorable discharge from his last period of military service. The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he is qualified to receive a prior service enlistment bonus as indicated in his enlistment contract. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant acknowledged he understood the requirement to have an honorable discharge from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012168
On 18 March 1960, the applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 with a general discharge under honorable conditions and assigned SPN 264. SPN "264" was the correct code for Soldiers separating under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 for unsuitability-character and behavior disorder. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. Voiding the DD Form 214 issued to the applicant on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012171
Records show the applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of the BSM based upon award of the CIB. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the CIB and the BSM based on award of the CIB; and b. adding to the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 the CIB, BSM, American Campaign Medal and WWII Victory Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012172
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. This program, known as the DOD Discharge Review Program (Special) (SDRP) required, in the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, that a discharge upgrade to either honorable or general be issued in the case of any individual who had either completed a normal tour of duty in Southeast Asia, been wounded in action, been awarded a military decoration other than a service medal, had received an honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012174
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence in the available record and he has not provided any evidence showing he was awarded or recommended for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or the Good Conduct Medal. Lacking any derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 13 November 1962 through 27 August 1965 and to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012175
At that time, a disqualification was normally noted on the DA Form 20. b. the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is authorized for qualifying service after 1 July 1958 in military operations within a specific geographic area during a specified time period. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (first award) for his period of service from 9 August 1966 through 8 August 1969 and correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012176
The applicant requests correction of item 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank) and item 4b (Pay Grade) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her rank/grade as sergeant (SGT)/E-5. The DD Form 214 she was issued on 24 January 1985 shows she was released from ADT by reason of Reserve component personnel upon completion of MOS [military occupational specialty] training. She completed 3 months and 24 days net active service this period. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012177
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings) and retirement orders to show his retirement was based on disability from injury or disease received in the line of duty as a direct result of armed conflict, or caused by an instrumentality of war and incurring in line of duty during a period of war as defined by law. The evidence of record shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012179
Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012180
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 a third Purple Heart and to list the injuries he sustained during his tour in the Republic of Vietnam. In addition, he requests the associated Purple Heart medals. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show he was awarded a third Purple Heart and to list the injuries he sustained during his tour in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012182
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service in the Republic of Vietnam. The evidence clearly shows the applicant was awarded an infantryman MOS during his first term of active duty service and was assigned to the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012183
The applicant states the following: * He was released from confinement in 2002 and was immediately discharged at Fort Carson * He was deployed to Bosnia in March 2000 to September 2000 * He was awarded the NATO Medal for his service in Bosnia 3. This regulation also states that an active duty Soldier ordered to active duty and deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service will be reported in item 18 of the DD Form 214 with the statement: "SERVICE IN (Name of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012184
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012185
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 Air Medal * his rank and pay grade as sergeant (E-5) * his Congo assignment 2. 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. However, based on the available record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012187
On 5 December 1987, he accepted an appointment as a second lieutenant in the Georgia Army National Guard (GAARNG) and he continued to serve in the GAARNG until 5 December 2000, when he was transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). The letter provide by the applicant from the HRC-STL Special Actions Branch is sufficient to establish that due to the absence of his OERs from his official records during the promotion selection boards that convened from 2007 through 2009, the applicant did...