ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013599
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests that the FSM be awarded the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Medical Badge. The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. There are no orders for the Combat Medical Badge in the available records; however, the FSM's WD AGO Form 66-1 (Officer's and Warrant Officer's Qualification Record) shows he was awarded the Combat Medical Badge per Headquarters, 164th Infantry, General...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013600
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record does not indicate the actions taken in his case were in error or unjust; therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013602
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. This poor or nonexistent counseling creates an injustice and it is appropriate to correct the record to show the applicant did not elect to participate in the SBP as of the date of retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013606
The reasons given by the commander were that the applicant: * could not or would not adapt socially or emotionally to military life * could not meet the minimum standards prescribed for successful completion of training because of a lack of motivation * had demonstrated character and behavioral characteristics not satisfactory with continued service 5. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes), then in effect, prescribed the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013607
Other than his DD Form 214 for the period ending 12 November 2004, his 2004 retirement orders, and a copy of a DA Form 2173, there were no other documents in the available records associated with his disability processing. While on the TDRL individuals do not accumulate active Federal service and as such when their names are removed from the TDRL and either returned to duty, permanently retired, or discharged from the service, a new DD Form 214 is not issued as they are not in an active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013608
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he transferred his Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) benefits to his children prior to retirement. The opinion stated: a. that Public Law 110-252, section 3319(b), requires the military member to be on active duty or in the Selected Reserve to be authorized to transfer MGIB benefits; b. that the Army and Department of Defense (DOD) policy require a Soldier to be on active duty or a member of the Selected Reserve in order to transfer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013609
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). MILPER Message 99-218, dated March 1999, authorized award of the AFEM for Operations in Bosnia and other designated areas during his deployment. 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 the applicant's DD Form 214 the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and providing him a corrected DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013611
Army Regulation 635-200 provides, in pertinent part, 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 "KFS" SPD code is the correct code for Soldiers separating under chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200. _______ _ __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 | 20100013622
Pertinent Army regulations provide 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 applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5; therefore, he was properly issued an RE Code of RE-3 in accordance with the applicable regulations. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that he was assigned the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013624
The Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge 5 May 1979. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013625
Therefore, he completed 3 months and 6 days of foreign service in Vietnam during the period covered by this DD Form 214, which is correctly shown in item 22c of this DD Form 214. d. He was inducted on 10 February 1970 and was honorably discharged on 18 November 1970. Therefore, he completed 9 months and 2 days of foreign service in Vietnam during the period covered by this DD Form 214, which is correctly shown in item 22c of this DD Form 214. d. He enlisted on 19 November 1970 and was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013627
Therefore, he is not entitled to award of the Purple Heart and to have this award added to his WD AGO Form 53-55. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 32 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon; b. awarding the applicant the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; c. adding to Item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013630
The applicant requests that item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 14 December 2009 be changed from 26 August 2007 to 15 December 2008. The applicant provides her DD Form 214 for the period ending 14 December 2009; email transmissions; assignment orders, dated 17 December 2008; and separation orders, dated 7 December 2009. She was advised to submit an application to this Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013631
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States), dated 21 August 1953, to specify the location of his foreign and/or sea service and to add any awards that he may be authorized. Army Regulation 600-65, in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013632
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct date of birth (DOB) and Social Security Number (SSN). The evidence of record also shows that Army officials incorrectly recorded the applicant's DOB on his DD Form 47 and DD Form 214. Considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and regulations, it is concluded that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013636
The evidence clearly shows he was retroactively promoted from the rank/pay grade of SFC/E-7 to MSG/E-8 with an effective date and date of rank of 28 June 2006. The evidence shows DFAS made a partial correction to his MILPAY record by paying him for the difference in entitlements between SFC/E-7 and MSG/E-8 during the period 28 June 2006 through 31 August 2008, the date he retired. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013639
BOARD DATE: 2 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100013639 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Pertinent Army regulations provide 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. _______ _ 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 | 20100013642
The 814th AG Company Unit Manning Report prepared on 5 November 2008 shows she was assigned to the position of Chief Human Resources Sergeant (position number 0020) in the rank of 1SG in MOS 42A5O on 22 August 2007. b. SFC S____ of the USAR 143rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command (ESC) emailed several individuals, including the applicant indicating the applicant had been recommended [i.e., selected] for promotion to SGM against a position at her unit, the 814th AG Company. c. 1SG B____ [the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013645
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. He also requests change of his narrative reason for separation from "drug abuse - rehabilitation failure" to "failure to adapt to military life." The regulation, in effect at the time, states the reason for discharge based on separation code JPC is "drug abuse - rehabilitation failure" and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013646
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed forces of the united States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. ___________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 | 20100013647
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Purple Heart, and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) he was awarded. His 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: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013648
In addition, he provided a DA Form 638 showing he was awarded by Permanent Order Number 212-06 the Meritorious Service Medal by the commanding general of the 72nd Brigade Combat Team (TXARNG) upon his retirement for his period of service from 1 June 1988 to 21 January 2009. Based on the evidence of record, the applicant was awarded a second Army Commendation Medal on 30 June 2008 and upon his retirement, a Meritorious Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013650
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013651
At the time an undesirable discharge, characterized as under than honorable conditions, was normally considered appropriate. However, records show the applicant was 18 years, 4 months, and 11 days of age at the time of his first offense. The applicant's records show he received one Article 15 and had three instances of AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013653
Following counseling, he voluntarily tendered his resignation from the Army for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 5 of Army Regulation 635-120 (Officer Resignations and Discharges). Army Regulation 600-8-24 (Officer Transfers and Discharges), paragraph 122c, provides that a discharge Under Other Than Honorable Conditions is an administrative separation from the service under conditions other than honorable. Army Regulation 600-8-24, paragraph 122b, provides that a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013654
She provides the following: * DA Forms 2823 (Sworn Statement), dated 22 March 2010 and 20 April 2010 * DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty), dated 23 May 2006 * DD Form 2064 (Certificate of Death (Overseas)), dated 27 October 2005 * 17 December 2002 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * SGLV 8286, dated 21 May 1999, 11 May 2001, 4 June 2001, and 15 December 2004 * DD Form 93/DD Form 93-E (Record of Emergency Data) dated, 21 May 1999, 13 December 1999, 4 June 2001,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013655
The applicant requests entitlement to the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) in lieu of the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as appropriate. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in the Former Republic of Yugoslavia (Bosnia-Herzegovina) in support of Operation Joint Guard. Based on his service in support of Operation Joint Guard he qualified for award of both the AFSM and the AFEM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013656
BOARD DATE: 8 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100013656 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. OTSG, the agency responsible for administering AMEDD Special Pay Programs to include MSP and linked MISP contracts, confirmed the applicant was eligible to execute a renegotiated four year MSP at $30,000 per year and linked MSIP at $20,000.00 per year for the period 1 October 2008 through 30 September 2012 and the failure to execute this renegotiated contract was through no fault of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013659
The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report), signed on 19 October 2006, from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Paragraph 8-17a(1) of Army Regulation 614-200 states a DA Form 1059 will be completed for Soldiers (excluding those who were unqualified upon arrival) removed from the Drill Sergeant School. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013663
The applicant states that she signed a contract for a bonus at the time of enlistment and she was assigned a bonus control number. The evidence of record confirms the applicant enlisted under the NPSEB for an MOS and a unit that was at 96% strength. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State Army National Guard records of the individual concerned be corrected to show that she: a. received a valid bonus control number upon enlistment in the KYARNG for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013664
The applicant's DA Form 5074-1-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit - Health Services Officers) shows in: a. In connection with the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained from the Active Duty Nurse Program Manager, Health Services Directorate, U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC), Fort Knox, KY. On 30 April 2010, this USAREC official provided the results of her review of the documents furnished by the applicant in support of her application to correct the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013670
The applicant states: * Due to a clerical error, an election for spouse coverage was omitted on the FSM's DD Form 1883 (SBP Election Certificate), dated 21 March 1989 * The DD Form 1883 should be corrected to show the FSM elected spouse coverage * On 21 March 1989, in preparation for his separation from the North Carolina Army National Guard, the FSM and she signed the DD Form 1883 that had been pre-completed for them * On 20 April 1989, the FSM was discharged after 20 years, 10 months, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013672
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he retired from the Army National Guard (ARNG) in the rank/grade of staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6 instead of sergeant (SGT)/E-5. On 5 December 1994, he submitted a DA Form 4187 requesting transfer to the Retired Reserve, effective 1 February 1995. Army Regulation 135-180 (Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service) states, in pertinent part, that a person granted retired pay will receive such pay in the highest grade (temporary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013673
Although the applicant provided three separate Bronze Star Medal Certificates, award orders are necessary to validate individual awards of the Bronze Star Medal. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show three bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. 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 by adding a second Bronze Star Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013677
The applicant states, in effect, he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for his first 3 years of service and he was going through marital problems at the time he went absent without leave (AWOL). In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood if the discharge request was approved, he may be discharged under conditions other than honorable and be furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013684
The applicant requests that his medical evaluation board (MEB) and physical evaluation board (PEB) proceedings be changed to reflect the proper diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) instead of Anxiety Disorder NOS (not otherwise specified). While both the VA and the Army use the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) to determine disability ratings, not all of the general policies set forth in the VASRD apply to the Army; thus there are sometimes differences in ratings. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013689
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 4, DD Forms 214, and all other available service documents reflect his middle name as "Eugene." _____________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 | 20100013708
The applicant provides a DD Form 214 and a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) in support of this application. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence on which to base awarding him the Purple Heart and adding this award to his DD Form 214. 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 sustained as a result of hostile action on 8 June 1968; b. awarding him the first...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013713
The applicant provides: * two self-authored statements * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Disability Rating Decision * Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) dated 9 February 2005 * Discharge order * MEB/PEB proceedings * Medical record document extracts * VA Doctors statement CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. It stated: a. the applicant was properly rated at 20 percent based on chronic right shoulder pain with instability and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013721
The applicant states he was in an O-5 slot from 9 June 2009 until 13 July 2009. He states he is being penalized for being involuntarily cross-leveled for deployment to Iraq, resulting in over 3 months of lost time in rank. Therefore, notwithstanding the advisory opinion received from HRC-St. Louis, it would be equitable and just to correct the applicant's records to show he was promoted to lieutenant colonel with an effective date and DOR of 9 June 2009, with entitlement to back pay and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013722
The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 6 February 1968 for a period of 3 years. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards and Decorations), 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. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013724
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the following: * Item 5 (Place of Birth) - Culver City, CA * Item 6 (Date of Birth) - 12 June 1945 * Item 19c (Date of Entry) - 10 October 1962 * Item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) - remove the word "NON" * Item 29 - Advanced Infantry Training course 2. The record is void of evidence showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013726
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and the Purple Heart (PH). Although the applicant's records do not contain orders awarding him the PH, the following evidence confirms his entitlement: * the Vietnam Casualty Roster list his name as wounded in action * his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows: * in Item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was a medical evacuation patient * in Item 40 (Wounds) he suffered traumatic amputation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013727
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show two awards of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is no evidence the applicant was wounded in 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 | 20100013728
On 14 May 1986, a medical evaluation board (MEB) convened at Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, TX, and after consideration of clinical records, laboratory findings, and physical examinations, the MEB found the applicant was diagnosed as having the medically-unacceptable condition of acephalgic migraines with transient loss of vision (existed prior to service (EPTS)) and the medically-unacceptable condition of probable conversion reaction aggravating the first diagnosis. On 3 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013729
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The applicant requests her U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) status be changed from "discharged" to "Retired Reserve" effective May 2002. The facts of this case are as follows: * she was a SSG motor transport operator serving in a transportation unit * she was the unit administrator * she last passed the APFT in January 2000 * she qualified for retirement in October 2000 * she was transferred in November 2000 to a transportation unit that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013730
The applicant requests, in effect, item 5a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) and item 5b (Pay Grade) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 9 February 1968 be corrected to show sergeant/E-5 instead of specialist four/E-4. In support of his claim, the applicant provided his DA Form 20 which shows his principal duty was "First Cook (E-5)" during the period 5 December 1967 to 8 February 1968 in item 38 (Record of Assignments). There...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013731
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not list the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, or any unit awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013732
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 26 November 1984, the appropriate authority approved his discharge for unsatisfactory performance and directed he receive a General Discharge Certificate. A review of his record of service shows the applicant did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013735
The applicant's military records do not contain orders for any of the individual awards or badges he has requested to be added to his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is authorized for participants in military operations within a specific geographic area during a specified time period. The applicant is not entitled to the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal because he was not assigned to Vietnam during the period...