ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014800
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army of Occupation Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Army 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....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014805
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Evidence of record shows he was assigned in the Republic of Vietnam for more than 6 months. 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 Air Medal and the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014813
On 18 June 1970, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and he voluntarily requested a discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. On 16 February 1979, after careful consideration of the applicant's military records and all other available evidence, the ADRB determined the applicant's discharge was proper and equitable. Army Regulation 635-200 sets...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014815
The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014817
Discharge proceedings under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 5-13, for a personality disorder were initiated on 7 September 1983. Entry level status is defined as the first 180 days of continuous active duty. It merely means that the Soldier has not been in the Army long enough for his or her character of service to be rated as honorable or otherwise.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014818
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 for an injury received during active duty in the Republic of Vietnam. A review of the SF 539, undated, provided by the applicant, reports that the applicant stuck a rod into his right hand and had since noticed increased pain and swelling. Despite the intense enemy barrage from a machine gun emplacement only 20 feet in front of him, he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014820
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to state he was medically retired due to illness incurred during active military service. The applicant's medical records were not available for review. There is no evidence in the available records and he did not provide any evidence that shows he was diagnosed with a medical condition that would have warranted his entry into the PDES.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014821
On 3 October 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the issuance of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014824
He recommended the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 625-212. On 22 August 1969, he was accordingly discharged with an undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014825
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) that was created upon his entrance into the Army shows the same "SSN" as that shown on his DD Form 398 and DD Form 4. He did not use the SSN shown on his social security card he provided with his application to this Board during the time he served on active service. ___________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 | 20100014826
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) governs the evaluation of physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. The applicant's service medical records and her discharge packet are not available. There is no evidence in the record and the applicant failed to provide evidence that shows she had a medical condition which would have warranted consideration by a medical evaluation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014828
The applicant requests removal of the following awards from his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 20 February 2009: * Special Forces Tab * Ranger Tab * Vietnam Service Medal * Korea Defense Service Medal * Combat Action Badge 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014829
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Korea Defense Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014831
The applicant requests correction of item 23a (Specialty Number and Title) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show "Medic." There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence which shows he was awarded a medical MOS. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence in which grant the applicant's requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014833
Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provides that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. Regretfully, in the absence of conclusive evidence that the applicant held an infantry MOS and actively participated in combat while assigned to an infantry unit, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014837
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army PDES and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. There is no evidence he was diagnosed with PTSD or any medical condition while he was on active duty. A disability rating assigned by the Army is based on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014838
The available records contain Headquarters, 1st Air Cavalry Division, General Orders Number 3544, dated 23 March 1969, which show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received by hostile fire on 20 March 1969. This pamphlet shows that while the applicant was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry, his unit was awarded the following awards: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period May 1969 to February 1970 by Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014839
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to an honorable discharge (HD). The judge told him "on record" that his BCD would be upgraded within 6 months to a year. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014841
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II. In the absence of orders or other evidence of record showing that the applicant was injured and treated for wounds as a result of hostile action during World War II, the radiology reports provided by the applicant are not sufficient as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014844
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence in the available records to show that the FSM ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014847
The applicant requests that his period of service in Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm be shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following statement at block 18 on the DD Form 214: "SERVICE IN KUWAIT FROM 19910101-19910531." _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014849
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), and that he was promoted to the rank/grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5. Records show that, subsequent to the applicant's period of AWOL, he served a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service for award of the AGCM from 9 December 1973 through 8 December 1976. a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014850
The certificate for the award of the Purple Heart indicates the applicant received wounds in action in the Republic of Vietnam on 22 November 1967. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), 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 entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014852
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The ABCMR is required to decide cases on the evidence of record. ____________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 | 20100014855
The evidence of record supports the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show he attended PLDC. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 14 of his DD Form 214 "Primary Leadership Development Course, 4 weeks, October 1983." The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014860
Numerous record documents, specifically a DD Form 1407 (Dependent Medical Care and DD Form 1173 Statement), DA Form 137 (Installation Clearance Record), DA Form 1811 (Physical and Mental Status on Release from Active Service), and DA Form 2376 (Notification of State Adjutants General Release from Active Duty of Obligated Reservist), dated at the time of the applicant's release from active duty all refer to the applicant's rank as SGT. This order coupled with other available evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014861
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes), in effect at the time of the applicant's separation, provided the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. The evidence clearly shows: * he was counseled regarding the effect of his refusal to take action to meet the length in service requirements of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014864
The applicant requests, in effect, that a falsely charged conviction, under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), be expunged from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and from all records screened for security purposes. The letter from the paralegal of OSJA stated, in pertinent part, there was no record of a court-martial conviction on file for the applicant at Fort Bliss, TX for the offense of rape, Article 120 of the UCMJ. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014866
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to change his home of record (HOR) from PA to TX. However, he has not provided sufficient evidence to show he had a break in service of 1 full day and that his HOR was changed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014869
The PEB recommended his separation with severance pay. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) prescribes the specific reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty and the separation codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014870
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he executed an agreement for medical additional specialty pay (MASP) for the period 4 October 2008 to 4 October 2009, and to be paid MASP for that period. The advisory opinion states a review of his military pay file indicates no record of an MASP agreement or payment for the period 4 October 2008 to 3 October 2009. Although the applicant did not timely file an MASP agreement upon entering active duty, he met all of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014872
The applicant provides the following documentation: * two letters of support * three DA Forms 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER)) covering the period 1 November 2007 through 31 August 2009 * BSM packet (award recommendation, narrative, citation, and certificate), dated 10 March 2009 * Headquarters, Multi-National Division (Baghdad), Camp Liberty, Iraq, Permanent Orders Number 083-001, dated 24 March 2009, revoking award of the BSM * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014880
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he transferred his Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) benefits to his daughter prior to retirement under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. 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. the Army and Department of Defense policy requiring a Soldier to be on active duty or a member...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014884
The applicant states he should have been granted early retirement instead of a medical discharge with severance pay. Paragraph 3(4) listed the primary MOS's and grade with the minimum number of years of active service as of 31 August 1993 that were eligible. He contends he was not advised about requesting continuation of active service and he should have been allowed to remain on active duty for 4 more days to retire under the early retirement program.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014886
According to his Chronological Statement of Retirement Points, issued on 18 October 2010, he completed 19 years and 1 day of qualifying service for retirement as of retirement year ending 19 July 1993. The Army National Guard retirement point history statement, provided by the applicant, shows on 9 July 2008, he had completed 18 years, 8 months and 7 days of creditable service for retired pay. Although the applicant was associated with the military for more than 20 years and he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014888
In the case of those Soldiers in an enlisted status and who had completed 3 years or less of active Federal Military service at the time of the offense the original DA Form 2627 was permanently filed in the efficiency portion of the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). d. 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. Considering all the evidence,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014889
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 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. The applicant's name is not listed on the Vietnam casualty listing, there are no wounds/injuries annotated in item 40 of his DA Form 20, and there...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014892
The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the USAR DEP on 11 August 1972 with an RA enlistment option for 2 years with delayed entry on active duty until 11 September 1972. 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. _________x______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014893
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his retired rank as first sergeant (1SG) instead of master sergeant (MSG). The applicant provides his retirement orders and DD Form 214. In addition, the evidence of record shows his rank at the time of separation/retirement was MSG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014894
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his correct social security number (SSN). His DD Forms 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document), dated 7 January 1982 and 15 January 1982, as well as his DA Form 1695 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment), dated 24 March 1983, show the SSN he now claims is incorrect. The applicant's request that his records be corrected to reflect his correct SSN has been carefully reviewed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014895
The applicant requests the transfer of a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), imposed on 24 October 2005, from the performance section to the restricted section of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). On 24 October 2005, after reviewing the applicant's rebuttal and considering all matters available and the recommendations by his chain of command, the CG directed the GOMOR be filed on the applicant's OMPF. The evidence of record shows the applicant received a GOMOR for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014897
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows that upon entry on active duty in the U.S. Army the applicant's SSN was recorded in his personnel records as "XXX-XX-XX53." The evidence of record also shows this SSN was accurately and consistently recorded in the applicant's official military service records up until the date of his release from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014903
The applicant requests a waiver of the requirement to serve the last 8 years of qualifying service in a Reserve Component (RC) to be eligible to receive retired pay at age 60. His ARPC Form 249-E shows he completed 21 years and 21 days of qualifying service for retirement. The applicant has the option of requesting Retiree Recall status, per the advisory opinion, to complete 20 years of active Federal service and an active duty retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014904
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. On 6 April 1981, he 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 with a UOTHC discharge in pay grade E-1. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, stated an honorable discharge was a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014905
Item 31 (Foreign Service) of his DA Form 20 shows he served in Okinawa during the period 15 April 1963 through 4 October 1964. A review of his records does not contain any evidence and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence to show he served in Vietnam with the 173rd Airborne Brigade (Separate). There is no evidence in the available record, and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence, to show he served in Vietnam from August to October 1964.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014906
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * his completion of the Jungle Operations Course * award of or authorization to wear: * Bronze Star Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * Army Presidential Unit Citation * Army Valorous Unit Award * Vietnam Service Medal with one silver service star (in recognition of his participation in five combat campaigns in the Republic of Vietnam) * Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014908
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 for wounds received during active duty in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant states he was wounded in his left arm on 13 April 1968 while on a patrol in the Republic of Vietnam. Should he have, or be able to obtain, a copy of orders awarding him the Purple Heart, or be able to provide other documents that clearly show he was wounded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014910
Since she has over 18 years of military service, she is in a "grandfather status" and is entitled to retention in the USAR until she accrues 20 qualifying years for full retirement pay under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, chapter 1223. On 1 August 1988, she non-concurred with the findings and recommendation of the PEB and requested a formal hearing. It provided for MEB's which were convened to document a Soldier's medical status and duty limitations insofar as duty was affected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014913
He continues by stating that his discharge was upgraded to a general discharge 18 months prior. Although the applicant has not elaborated on the modifications he desires to be made, he admitted that he did in fact use cocaine in his request for discharge and the fact that he was discharged is recorded on CID records that title him as part of an investigation conducted by that agency. Accordingly, there appears to be no case for mistaken identity in his case and no mistake made at the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014915
The applicant provides the following documentary evidence in support of her application: a. a DD Form 214 for the period ending 23 November 1993; b. two DA Forms 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 22 October 1993 and 2 September 1994; c. an award memorandum, dated 13 July 1996; d. Orders D-09-048434 issued by U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPERSCOM) on 5 September 2000; e. seven sets of active duty for training (ADT), annual training (AT), or active duty special work (ADSW) orders; f....