ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000748
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service. The available records show the applicant was not available to sign his DD Form 214 at the time of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000749
The applicant requests reconsideration of an earlier request that an Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the period 29 December 2006 through 11 May 2007, and all documentary evidence that her OER appeal was denied, be removed from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). She also requests that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) denial/proceedings be removed from her OMPF, which is a new issue. The reviewing commander indicated that he personally conducted an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000761
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the correct spelling of his first name and to show award of the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB). The evidence of record does not show the applicant was awarded the EIB and the applicant has not provided documentary evidence showing he received this award. ___________x______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000763
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 2 September 2003 * BSM with V Device Narrative * BSM with V Device Award Certificate * Unit Commander Employment Recommendation * Battalion Commander Recommendation * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, it is concluded he completed a period of qualifying honorable active duty service and should be awarded the AGCM for the period 4 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000766
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support award of the Bronze Star Medal or adding it to his DD Form 214 at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000767
That was the only time he had such trouble but it got him an undesirable discharge. The applicant's military records are not available for review. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000768
However, there is no evidence of record which shows the applicant's hearing loss is a result of hostile action in Vietnam. However, there is no evidence of record which shows the applicant's hearing loss is a result of hostile action in Vietnam. ___________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 | 20100000772
The contract further stated the applicant was required to initiate an allotment from his pay to enroll in the basic VEAP and that if any of the following occurred he would forfeit entitlement: * He failed to contribute to the basic VEAP for 12 consecutive months during his initial enlistment * He failed to obtain the military occupational specialty (MOS) for which he enlisted * He was discharged under the Expeditious Discharge Program or the Trainee Discharge Program * He failed to meet any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000777
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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the National Defense Service Medal. __________X__________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000780
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected by adding the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and the Army Commendation Medal with first Oak Leaf Cluster and "V" Device (ARCOM 1st OLC with "V" Device). However, he held an infantry MOS, served in three infantry units, and obviously served in combat as evidenced by his ARCOM for valor. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000793
Item 14 shows the Soldiers Military Education, formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214. The Transition Policy Office at the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (the proponent of Army Regulation 635-5) previously advised that for Regular Army enlisted Soldiers, item 11 of the DD Form 214 shows the MOS that was awarded, either by service school attendance or orders awarding the MOS. DISCUSSION AND...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000797
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicants DD Form 214 does not show he was awarded or is authorized the Air Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 1960. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000798
Evidence available to the Board indicates the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 22 May 1990. Service of individuals separated because of unsatisfactory performance will be characterized as honorable or under honorable conditions as warranted by their military records. The fact that he was permitted to enlist in the California Army National Guard and has continued to serve satisfactorily is not evidence of any error or injustice in his 1992 separation action, nor does it serve as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000801
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he retired under the 15-year early retirement program instead of honorably discharged under the Fiscal Year 1992 (FY92) Enlisted Voluntary Transition Program. The applicant states he had over 15 years of creditable active service and was not offered the early retirement program as an option at the time he elected separation under the FY92 Enlisted Voluntary Transition Program. It provided that Soldiers whose application for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000803
He adds that there was also a considerable amount of live fire training in which he was fearful of firing his weapon and having a grand mal epileptic seizure with his finger on the trigger. On 15 February 1967, the applicant was recommended for separation under Army Regulation 635-40A (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Separation or Retirement for Physical Disability) by his chain of command because of epileptic seizures. Army Regulation 635-40A, paragraph 33, in effect at the time,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000804
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) lists the same first name recorded on his DD Form 47 and DA Form 20 on at least half of the documents it contains. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000805
Individuals who had qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal or the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and were evacuated prior to completing six months of service due to wounds resulting from hostile action were entitled to award of the Vietnam Campaign Medal. While there is no evidence in the available records showing that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action, there is evidence of record that shows he was a patient in at least two medical facilities. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000806
The applicant requests that his 1941 discharge be upgraded to honorable. The applicant provides, in support of his request, copies of his WD AGO Form 56 (Discharge from the Army of the United States) and a 9 October 1944 letter from the Probation Department, County of Los Angles, California. The first 6 months of the sentence were to be served in the "County Road Camp Honor Farm."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000808
The ARCOM order provided by the applicant is also contained in his military records. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying 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 Good Conduct Medal for the period 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000809
The AFEM was awarded for service in Cuba from 24 October 1962 to 1 June 1963. While an AFEM was awarded for service in Cuba from 24 October 1962 to 1 June 1963, the applicant had already been REFRAD in August 1962 and thus could not qualify for that award. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000810
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 correction of his name on his ARCOM medal. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the ARCOM by appropriate orders for the period 6 August 1980 through 16 August 1981. The evidence of record shows that the applicant's last name is correctly spelled without the letter "H" in the second character and that his last...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000812
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-2248" instead of "XXX-XX-0709" (a completely different SSN). However, he now has a different SSN and needs his DD Form 214 corrected to show this new SSN. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000816
The applicant requests that Item 3 on his DD Form 214 be corrected to show the number "2" as the fifth digit of his SSAN. All documents contained in the applicant's DA Form 201 file shows the number "2" as the fifth digit of his SSAN. There are other corrections required on the applicant's DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000820
Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) as amended provides that the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 through 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 through 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 through 30 November 1995 and 11 September 2001 to a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000822
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. As such, his second DD Form 214 had to start the day after the effective date of his first DD Form 214. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100000822 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000824
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge to a fully honorable discharge. On 28 October 1988, his intermediate commander reviewed the recommended separation action and recommended approval of the applicant's discharge with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 2 November 1988, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000825
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 20 June 2003 to show his foreign service in Afghanistan and awards for wartime service. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending item 12f of his DD Form 214 to read, "0000" year(s), "04"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000826
The applicant requests correction of item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add: * Good Conduct Medal (GCM) * Air Medal (AM) with [numeral] 4 or 5 * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with three bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Civil Actions [Honor Medal First Class] Unit Citation (RVCAUC) * ACM (unknown abbreviation) * All...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000827
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with her application and the evidence of record, sufficient evidence to show that she deployed in support of any operations during her active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000831
The psychologist opined she met the criteria for Personality Disorder with Schizoid and Paranoid features; therefore, in accordance with the provisions of Army Regulation 625-200 (Enlisted Separations) her unit should consider an administrative separation under chapter 5-13, as it was likely she would continue to present with emotional and behavioral difficulties that reflect a long-standing pattern of difficulties. Although her DD Form 214 shows she served in Kuwait from 16 February 2003...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000832
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who have completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. However, there is no evidence in the available records and he did not submit substantiating evidence that shows he actively participated in ground combat while assigned to an infantry unit, therefore, the available...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000833
A copy of the separation authority's approval is not available for review with this case; however, it appears that on or about 18 February 1988, the separation authority approved his request for discharge for the good of the service in accordance with chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 and directed he receive an under honorable conditions character of service. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with a characterization of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000836
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and the Army Service Ribbon. Therefore, he is eligible for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (first award) and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000837
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect: * in block 13 that he was awarded the Army Service Ribbon (ASR), the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar * in block 14 that he completed 8 weeks of basic combat training and 12 weeks of advanced individual training (AIT) in military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000839
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge under honorable conditions. On 31 March 1968, the applicant was apprehended by civil authorities in Del Rio, Texas for the possession of marijuana and for failing to register and pay a special tax on the marijuana. The evidence of record shows the applicant was tried and convicted by a civil court for the possession of marijuana and for failing to register and pay a special tax on the marijuana.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000841
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). 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 for the period 26 January 1962 to 12 January 1965; and b. adding the AGCM and the NDSM to his DD Form 214. _______ _ _x______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000842
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Air Medal with Numeral 8 or 9. The applicant provides a copy of the following documents: * DA Form 2139 (Military Pay Voucher) for the period 1-25 May 1964 * DA Form 24 (Service Record), page 2 (Section 2 - Chronological Record of Military Service) * citation for the Air Medal (sixth OLC) for the period 19 January 1964 to 11 February 1964 * a letter from the Chief, Case Management Division, Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA), dated 17 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000844
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect his award of the Purple Heart and that he be issued a new Purple Heart Certificate reflecting his correct social security account number (SSAN). Accordingly, he should be issued a new Purple Heart Certificate reflecting his correct SSAN and his Purple Heart orders should be corrected to reflect his correct SSAN. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000845
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states she served in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) for 21 years and should be entitled to retired pay. At that time, she had completed only 13 years of qualifying service for a nonregular retirement at age 60.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000847
There is no evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was recommended for or awarded the Legion of Merit. There is no evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was recommended for or awarded the Legion of Merit. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000848
There is no evidence in the available record showing he was awarded the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Absent evidence which conclusively shows that the applicant sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action or as a result of "friendly fire" in the "heat of battle," that he was treated by medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000849
The applicant's military records show he entered the Regular Army on 18 March 1987 to serve a 2-year active duty enlistment. 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. As such, in the interest of justice it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show in item 18, "individual separated early at the convenience of the government and has fulfilled his first full term of service."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000850
The applicant's 2 October 2008 DD Form 4/1 shows he reenlisted in the Regular Army on this date for 4 years. The applicant's 2 December 2004 DD Form 214 is in error and should be corrected as follows: a. block 12a shows he entered active service this period on the date of his IADT, not the date of his Regular Army enlistment. This date should be corrected to show 3 October 2001; b. block 12c shows he completed 5 years, 2 months, and 26 days of active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000852
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that 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. The evidence of record shows he completed several periods of service in Korea any of which qualifies him for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this medal. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000853
c. He requests that the Board review his military personnel records in conjunction with his request for upgrade of his discharge. The applicant's request for discharge states he had not been subjected to coercion with respect to his request for discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty this period on 11 June 1997 and he was discharged on 20 March 2004 in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000856
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 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his correct social security number (SSN). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show the SSN as shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000859
The applicant provides copies of the following documents: * listing of 9th Infantry Division Soldiers killed in action (KIA) by unit * listing of the 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry, Honor Roll * internet printout of the 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry, operations in Vietnam * by-name listing of Company A, 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry's KIA Soldiers and their listing on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial * several photographs of Soldiers of the 1st Platoon, Company A, 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000862
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) for the period ending 1 September 2002 to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000863
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). His record documents no acts of valor and did not support the issuance of an HD or a GD by the separation authority at the time of his discharge, nor does it support an upgrade to an HD or GD at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000870
This document shows Company D, 87th Infantry was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period 1 January 1967 - 31 December 1967 by Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) 64, dated 1968. The applicant participated in five campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with one silver service star. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....