ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013884
His military service records do not contain any general orders awarding him the SS with OLC or the AM. The citation in his award orders for the SS substantiates that he was actively engaged in ground combat while performing the duties of his MOS. Evidence also shows he participated in five campaigns during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013885
The applicantÂ’s military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 13 June 1989. After 27 June 1950, to the present time, the current standard for award of the AGCM is 3 years of qualifying service, but as little as one year is required for the first award in those cases when the period of service ends with the termination of Federal military service. He was discharged at his own request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013886
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100013886 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he has found some military records which verify he was in Iraq for 14 months at Camp Liberty. In the Individual Out-Processing Checklist provided by the applicant, the applicant's commander certified that the applicant was deployed to Camp Liberty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013888
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100013888 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Legion of Merit is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. 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 | 20100013890
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 the following awards: * Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCM) * Joint Meritorious Unit Award * Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with "V" Device 2. With respect to the JSCM Medal, orders awarded the applicant the JSCM for meritorious service from September 2001 to January 2006 which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013891
Army Regulation 672-5-2 (Awards), in effect at the time, states the Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Records show the applicant participated in five campaigns during his service in Vietnam. 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 incurred in action in Vietnam on 17 September 1968, the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013893
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 contends his disqualifying medical condition no longer exists and he wants his record changed to show he is eligible to reenter the military. However, he provided no evidence to show his SPD and RE codes were assigned in error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013894
Army Regulation 600-8-22 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 date to be determined. Records show the applicant participated in three campaign periods during his service in the Republic of Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013901
Item 5 (HOR) of his DD Form 4 (Enlistment/ Reenlistment Document) shows his HOR as "Fairfield, CA 94533" and item 6 (Place of Enlistment/Reenlistment) shows the entry "Oakland, CA." The DD Form 214 is prepared for all personnel at the time of their retirement, discharge, or release from active duty. Oakland, CA, was correctly established as the place of entry on active duty and Fairfield, CA, as his HOR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013902
There is no indication the FSM notified DFAS of the divorce or that his spouse, the applicant, submitted a request for deemed election within one year of their divorce. However, he and the applicant were divorced on 23 September 2005. There is no indication the FSM submitted the necessary forms to change his RCSBP election from "spouse" to "former spouse" within 1 year of the divorce and there is no indication she requested the RCSBP coverage be deemed to her as a former spouse.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013904
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100013904 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was appointed as a second lieutenant (2LT) in the Army National Guard on 8 May 2004 as a Military Police (MP) Corps officer. Army Regulation 135-101 (Appointment of Reserve Commissioned Officers for Assignment to Army Medical Department Branches), paragraph 1-3a(1), states that commissioned officers may be appointed or called to active duty in the grade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013905
On 21 April 1994, an informal PEB found the applicant unfit for duty under Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) diagnostic code 9207 (major depression, chronic, with a definite impairment for social/industrial adaptability), rated 30 percent disabled. The findings and recommendations of the Narrative Summary and the PEB are consistent with a 10 percent disability rating for the applicant's major depressive disorder. There is insufficient evidence to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013913
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100013913 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In connection with his application, the FSM completed a DD Form 2656-6 and indicated he was married to the applicant and elected "spouse only" SBP coverage based on the full gross pay without supplemental SBP. The evidence of record shows that upon receipt of his 20-year letter, the FSM executed a DD Form 1883 on 20 July 1989, electing "children only" coverage under option B.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013922
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 Bronze Star Medal while serving in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for his qualifying honorable active duty service from 12 January 1967 through 19 December 1968 and to correct his DD Form 214 accordingly. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013923
There is no evidence in the available records and he has not provided evidence that shows his injuries were the result of hostile action. Regrettably, in the absence of military records which show he was injured as a result of hostile action, there is an insufficient basis for award of the Purple Heart in this case. _______ _ 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 | 20100013924
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. A review of the applicant's official records failed to show any evidence indicating he had been wounded as a result of enemy action, that treatment of such wounds was made a matter of record, or that he was awarded the Purple Heart. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013925
The applicant states she was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that she 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 | 20100013926
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 AR20090012407, on 18 March 2010. His records contain a WD Form 372A, dated 7 December 1945, that show upon his separation from the Army, he held the grade of PFC and received his final payment as a PFC. Item 3 (Grade) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 shows his grade at the time of separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013930
He requests his record be corrected to show all awards to which he is entitled. The applicant's record is void of documentation showing he was recommended for or awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards and Decorations), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013931
There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was wounded a second time as a result of hostile action during World War II. Medical evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in action on 27 January 1945 in Luzon and his WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he received the Purple Heart. There is no evidence of record, such as a second Office of the Surgeon General Hospital List, which shows he was wounded a second time either as a result of hostile action or as a result of a friendly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013934
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Purple Heart. There are no orders that show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart, his name is not listed on the Korea Casualty Roster, and there's no evidence he was wounded as a result of hostile action. ____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013936
The applicant failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record that he served in the ARNG from 1947 to 1947 or that his service from 1951 to 1954 was not accounted for. 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. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013938
The applicant requests that the characterization of service on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from entry level status to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 23 June 1986, the separation authority approved his release from active duty in accordance with chapter 11 of Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of entry level status performance and conduct. The DD Form 214 he was issued confirms he was released from active duty in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013942
The applicant requests his discharge be corrected to show he received a medical discharge. The applicant states, in effect, he wants a medical discharge due to physical disability. The medical evidence of record indicates the applicant was medically fit for retention at the time of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013943
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100013943 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. 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 he is authorized to use 4 days of PDMRA and receive all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013944
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100013944 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. 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 he is authorized to use 3 days of PDMRA and receive all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013945
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100013945 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states she was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that she earned and was entitled to. 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 49 days of PDMRA and receive all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013946
The applicant states she was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that she 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 3 days of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013947
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100013947 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. 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 he is authorized to use 1 day of PDMRA and receive all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013949
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100013949 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. 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 he is authorized to use 18 days of PDMRA and receive all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013951
The applicant has not provided and the record does not contain any indication of discrimination or that his race had any bearing on determining his duty assignments or in the characterization of his discharge. Although the discharge documentation is not of record, the evidence of record shows that the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. As such, the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013952
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100013952 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states she was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that she earned and was entitled to. 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 37 days of PDMRA and receive all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013954
There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Korea. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support award of the Purple Heart in this case. ___________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 | 20100013957
The applicant provided a copy of Fort Bragg Form 680, subject: Request for Discharge, dated 5 October 1964, which indicated the reasons for the request for his discharge was that he was a chronic AWOL prospect and showed evidence of this offense in all units he had served in. It further stated it would be a betterment to the service if he was separated under provisions of Army Regulation 635-208. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013958
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100013958 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. 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 he is authorized to use 5 days of PDMRA and receive all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013960
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show he was discharged for a disability incurred during his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013961
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 | 20100013962
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100013962 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. 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 he is authorized to use 5 days of PDMRA and receive all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013963
The applicant states he 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 he is authorized to use 4 days of PDMRA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013964
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. However, there is no evidence in the available record nor has the applicant provided sufficient evidence which shows he was wounded or treated for wounds due to hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013965
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was appointed in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) the day following his discharge from the Regular Army on 2 July 2009. The applicant states: * during his transition leave from active duty, his discharge orders were amended assigning him to the USAR with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 30th Medical Command, as of 1 July 2009 * he believes he incurred a break in service because he was not properly identified to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013966
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicantÂ’s failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table directs that the Separation Code "JKQ" be assigned the RE code RE-3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013967
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides his DD Form 214. The evidence of record also shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013968
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100013968 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. 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 he is authorized to use 37 days of PDMRA and receive all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013969
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show the Helicopter Crew Member Wings (correctly known as the Basic Aviation Badge). 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 the Basic Aviation Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013970
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100013970 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. 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 he is authorized to use 4 days of PDMRA and receive all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013977
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), the Combat Action Badge, his foreign service tour in Iraq, and that he completed his first full term of service. Paragraph 2-4 requires the preparer to enter all awards and decorations for all periods of service from the Enlisted Record Brief and verified by the Soldier's record. Based on the evidence of record, his record should...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013987
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The regulation states a DD Form 214 will not be prepared for enlisted Soldiers discharged for immediate reenlistment in the Regular Army. However, the evidence of record shows he had more than one enlistment period during the time covered by his DD Form 214 and was separated with a BCD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013991
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 11 May 1991, the applicant was notified by his unit commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for the commission of a serious offense, to include reckless driving, resisting apprehension, various traffic offenses, and unlawful possession and transportation of a fire arm....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013992
This portion of the EPSBD Proceedings also provided the applicant the opportunity to concur with the proceedings and request retention on active duty; to disagree with the proceedings because his condition did not exist prior to service; or to disagree with the proceedings because his condition was not disqualifying on entry and was aggravated by service. On 7 August 2009, he was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative...