ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013125
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides the following: * DD Form 214, effective 28 February 2005 * Enlisted Record Brief, dated 5 April 2004 * Headquarters, Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) and Fort Polk, Permanent Orders Number 100-310, dated 10 April 2003 * Approved Request for Voluntary Retirement, dated 19 May 2004 * U.S. Total Army Personnel Command memorandum, Subject: Recommendation for Award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013126
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to amend his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to include the medals and citations not listed in item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214. For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar was authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013127
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. There are no orders in the applicant's records showing he was awarded the Purple Heart and his name is not shown on the Vietnam Casualty Listing. He has provided insufficient evidence to support of contention that he is authorized the award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013129
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) states a DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty service. While the applicant correctly indicates the dates shown on his DD Form 214 are correct as constituted, he requests that this form reflect that he completed 2 years of active duty service in order to receive more State retirement credit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013131
On 26 November 2008, after reviewing the GOMOR and the applicant's rebuttal, the commanding general directed the GOMOR be filed in the applicants OMPF. Upon arrival, the officer met with the applicant's wife and she reported a verbal altercation began after the applicant came home drunk. Paragraph 2-4 of this regulation states that once a document is placed in the OMPF it becomes a permanent part of that file and will not be removed from that file or moved to another part of the file...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013132
The applicant states his discharge should be upgraded because it was given due to time lost and it was for the good of the service. In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood by requesting discharge he understood if the discharge request was approved, he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. _________X_______ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013135
The applicant requests award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). He states his 26 September 1979 DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows his service in Korea from 30 September 1978 to 26 September 1979, but does not reflect the award of the KDSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 26 of his 26 September 1979 DD Form 214 the KDSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013136
USAREC Pamphlet 600-14 states reduction for misconduct under Article 15, UCMJ, is not authorized for USAR AGR Soldiers in the grades of SSG through SGM. For the purposes of this regulation, the imposing commander or any subordinate commander has "promotion authority" within the meaning of Article 15(b) if the imposing commander has the general authority to appoint to the grade from which reduced or to any higher grade (Army Regulation 600-8-19). _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013137
The applicant also acknowledged he understood that he would be ineligible to apply for enlistment in the U.S. Army for a period of 2 years after discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 20 March 1992 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct, commission of a serious offense with a general discharge. This regulation also provides, in pertinent part, that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013142
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his records be purged of all references to the imposition of nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ); that his rank be restored; that his reentry eligibility (RE) code be corrected; and that the pay taken as a result of these errors be refunded. The earlier application included the following: a. a copy of the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013144
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100013144 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge (.45 caliber pistol). Although the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge (M-14 rifle) is shown in item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the DD Form 214 he was issued, the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013146
She states he intentionally served over 20 years in the Georgia Army National Guard (GAARNG) to specifically earn a retirement at age 60 and an annuity for her in the event of his early death. The applicant provides copies of: * their Marriage License * the FSM's 20-year letter * the FSM's DD Form 1883 with Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan Concurrence Statement * the FSM's Certificate of Death/State of Georgia * the FSM's Army National Guard Current Annual Statement dated 18 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013147
Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this unit award. Records show the applicant participated in two campaigns during his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214 and b. adding the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars and RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to item 24 of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013149
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 18 September 1971 to show award of the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), two Overseas Service Bars, National Defense Service Medal, and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013154
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was medically discharged. On 17 October 1976, an MEB found him medically unfit for service in accordance with Army Regulation 40-501, chapter 3, paragraph 3-36(c)1 and recommended his referral to a PEB. The board recommended his separation from the service without entitlement to disability benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013155
The applicant requests correction of his military medical records and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his first name as "Bradrick." The evidence of record shows his first name consistently appeared as "Bradford" on every document in his available service personnel and medical records throughout his period of service. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100013155 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013156
The applicant states: * his request for reinstatement and extension of his expired transportation entitlement was denied because it was submitted late * while he was still serving his country as a civilian contractor in Afghanistan (from March 2009 to March 2010) he was unable to renew the transportation benefits granted to retired members * the resources were just not available * he submitted his first extension on time, but he was overseas 6 months later 3. However, there is no evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013157
On 11 May 1971, the applicant was discharged accordingly. There is no information available in the applicant's record to verify that he was not properly paid during his military service, either at the appropriate time or prior to his discharge. _______ _ 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 | 20100013158
On 30 March 1993, she consulted with legal counsel and she was advised of the basis for the contemplated separation from the Army; the effect on future enlistment in the Army; the possible effects of an under other than honorable and a general, under honorable conditions discharge; and of the procedures and rights that were available to her. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) she was issued confirms she was discharged under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013160
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and the Kuwait Liberation Medal (awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA)). The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the ARCOM by permanent orders. _____________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 | 20100013161
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). An excerpt from his DA Form 3286-40 (Annex A) (Statements for Enlistment Delayed Entry Program), dated 20 June 1985 shows the following statement: I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I ENTER ACTIVE DUTY AFTER 30 JUNE 1985 I WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VEAP) OR THE ARMY COLLEGE FUND, BUT THAT I WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO ENROLL IN A SIMILAR PROGRAM. The applicant contends, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013162
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013163
It provides, in pertinent part, that assignment to the Retired Reserve is authorized, provided that eligible Soldiers request transfer and have reached the age of 37 and have completed a minimum of 8 years of qualifying Federal service or have reached the age of 37, completed a minimum of 8 years of qualifying Federal service, and served at least 6 months of active duty in time of war or national emergency. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12731a (Temporary Special Retirement Qualification...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013165
An Optional Form 271 (Conversation Record), dated 19 April 1993, wherein the author indicated that Brigadier General E--- K. S------, Commanding General, 4th Infantry Division, approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, with an under other than honorable conditions character of service. d. A properly constituted DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013170
Counsel contends the applicant's request to be placed on an ADME was wrongfully disapproved and that the ADME program is available to Soldiers who incur an injury or aggravate a previous illness or disease in the LOD during duty and require medical treatment/evaluation for more than 30 days. The applicant was ordered to active duty from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 4 December 2000 for a period of 139 days. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant filed a claim for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013171
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her former spouse's records to show she made a deemed election under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) within 1 year of their divorce. d. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage without the member's agreement in those cases where the member was participating in the SBP or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. f. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A), permits a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013172
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual be corrected by: a. deleting the VSM from item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214 and b. adding the VSM with two bronze service stars and the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to item 24 of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013173
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his effective date of pay grade to sergeant (SGT)/E-5 as "5" June 1984 instead of 4 June 1989. _______ _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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100013173 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013179
Army Regulation 635-200, 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. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013183
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Accordingly, he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013184
He provides: * An Affidavit * 2007 selection for Graduate Medical Education (GME) program letter * 2007 GME acknowledgement letter * Initial DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) * Emails from the Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Special Pay Branch * 2009 Office of The Surgeon General (OTSG) advisory opinion * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Proceedings CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. In an advisory opinion, dated 23 September 2009, an OTSG official...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013186
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he entered active service on 23 January 1975 vice 12 November 1976. The applicant requests correction of Item 12a of his DD Form 214 to show he entered active service on 23 January 1975 vice 12 November 1976. Item 12a of the applicant's DD Form 214 is not in error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013187
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 22 January 1968, completed training, and was awarded the military occupational specialty 13E (Field Artillery Operations and Intelligence Assistant). The record does not contain any evidence that the applicant was recommended for award of the Air Medal or the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013194
A legal review, dated 12 March 2009, found that the recommendation could not be supported by the evidence and pointed out that liability must rest on a finding of negligence that was the proximate cause of the loss. This office recommended that financial liability in the amount of $4,722.90 be assessed against the applicant because the applicant had command responsibility for the equipment and he failed to account and safeguard it. Commanders are responsible for Government property within...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013196
The applicant requests his record be corrected to show he is eligible for Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) benefits promised in his enlistment contract. Chapter 5 of Army Regulation 135-7 authorizes student loan repayment for qualified Selected Reserve enlisted personnel. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the Army authorizes him to receive the $10,000.00 SLRP benefits agreed to and authorized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013199
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show award of two Purple Hearts and two Bronze Star Medals. The available evidence is insufficient to show the applicant received any wounds as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013200
The applicant states: * He should have been discharged due to injuries he received in a car accident which is documented in his medical records * He was not in grade "A" condition when he was discharged because of the bone that his missing in his right lower jaw, the pin in his left femur, and the wire that is still in his face * There are inaccuracies in the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) - Record of Proceedings, dated 2 February 2010 * He was assigned to the U.S....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013202
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show that his name was scrolled and approved for appointment in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) by the Secretary of Defense prior to his discharge from the Regular Army, and that he was appointed in the USAR the day following his discharge from the Regular Army. Since there were administrative problems getting the applicant "scrolled" (approved by the Secretary of Defense) the advisory official recommends approval of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013204
In his voluntary request for discharge, the applicant indicated he understood by requesting discharge that the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge was authorized. On 5 April 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the issuance of a DD Form 794A (Other than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate). The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for an upgrade of his UOTHC discharge to a GD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013207
The applicant provides copies of the following: * two separate DA Forms 4186 (Medical Recommendation for Flying Duty) * a DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile) * excerpts of his medical records * an email transmission * a line of duty (LOD) determination memorandum * an ORARNG Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Medical Review Board (MMRB)/Physical Profiling Board's Referral to the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES), dated 12 April 2008 * a DD Form 214 worksheet * a National Guard...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013216
In his request for discharge he indicated he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charge against him or of a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. He completed 9 months and 18 days of creditable active military service. ____________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 | 20100013217
The applicant requests that his last name be corrected in item 1 (Last Name, First Name, Middle Name) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) and that item 27 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) be amended by adding the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), and two additional bronze service stars to be affixed to the Korean Service Medal (KSM). Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013218
d. Paragraphs 9 and 10 of the previous Record of Proceedings regarding "Army Reserve correction and the use of SSN ***-**-4663 for J---- W------ V-------, Jr. are in alignment with Social Security Administration statement for corrected SSN during time of military service." He provides the following documents: * Form SSA-2458 * Affidavit from a former fellow Soldier * DD Form 214 * Previous Record of Proceedings, dated 4 March 2010 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Incorporated herein by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013219
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100013219 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The middle name, SSN, and DOB listed on the social security card and/or birth certificate are different from the name, SSN, and DOB shown throughout the applicant's military records. The middle name, SSN, and DOB shown on the social security card and/or birth certificate are not consistent with the middle name, SSN, and DOB entered on the applicant's DD Form 4, DA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013220
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides the following documentation in support of his request: * A notarized statement from his spouse, dated 7 April 2010 * A notarized letter requesting termination of the SBP signed by the applicant and his spouse, dated 7 April 2010 * A copy of a DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel), dated 3 December 2004 * Copies of five dated letters to DFAS * Two facsimile (FAX)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013224
The available record does not contain a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) recording this period of service. The 24 November 1971 DD Form 214 contains a number of errors that should be corrected as noted below: * block 17a first enlistment - should read "reenlistment" * block 17c 28 July 1967 - should show "28 November 1969" * block 19 PV1, E-1 - should show "SP5, E-5" * block 22a(1) 3 years, 2 months, and 18 days - should show "10 months, 18 days" * block 22a(2) no other service -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013226
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20090013339, on 2 February 2010. This regulation also stated the Combat Infantryman Badge was authorized for award to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS and required that they must have served in active ground combat while assigned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013227
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his Vietnam Campaign Medals, the Purple Heart (PH), Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), and the Sniper training course. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not show award of the ARCOM and the applicant's record does not contain any orders or other documents that show he was recommended for or awarded the ARCOM by proper authority while serving...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013228
The applicant states she was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under Title 10, U.S. Code for award of PDMRA. As a result, the Board recommends that the Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that she is authorized to use 4 days of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013229
The applicant provides: * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States), dated 30 November 1984 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 27 September 1985 * Joint Uniform Military Pay System Army Leave and Earnings Statements (LES's) for the months of July 1985 through June 1987 * Orders 14-5, U.S. Army Third Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Region, Senior Program, dated 19 May 1987 * Orders 93-6,...