ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016208
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 20 February 1972 to show he entered active duty on 7 June 1965 and to show the Purple Heart and the Parachutist Badge. He was issued a DD Form 214 for the period 24 August 1967 through 20 February 1972 that shows in: * item 18 (Record of Service): (a) (Net Active Service This Period) the entry "4 3 2" [indicating years, months, days] (b) (Prior Active Service) the entry "0 0...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016213
The applicant requests that all of his military education and training be recorded on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant provides copies of Junior Reserve Office Training Corps (ROTC) training program Certificate, ROTC Basic Camp Summer Training Course, a Fayetteville Technical Institute Automotive Equipment Operations Course Certificate, a 1979 National Safety Council Certificate of Appreciation for the Defensive Driving course, a DA Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016215
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). c. A statement, dated 22 January 2010, from a retired SFC and comrade who served with the applicant in Vietnam and has known him over the years. In view of the foregoing, there is insufficient evidence to support award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016217
The applicant requests his father, a deceased former service member (FSM), be awarded the Purple Heart by reason of his death while a prisoner of war of the Japanese during World War II. He states the Department of Defense (DOD) announced that prisoners of war who died in captivity were eligible for the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the FSM be corrected by posthumously awarding the Purple Heart to the FSM based on his death on 25...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016219
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available records do not include documentation showing the applicant incurred a physical disability during his Army 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 | 20100016220
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. Orders 006-00212, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Armor Center, Fort Knox, discharging the applicant from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, effective 24 January 1994. c. A properly-constituted DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged on 24 January 1994, under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016221
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show his date of birth as 27 January 1928 instead of 28 January 1928. In this regard, the applicant was serving in the Army using 28 January 1928 as his date of birth at the time his records were created. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting Certificate of Birth he provided, which confirms his correct date of birth, will be filed in his Official Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016222
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant at the time shows he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service and the issuance of a DD Form 258A. There is no evidence in the available record that indicates the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016223
On 4 May 1979, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge action and directed that he be issued a General Discharge Certificate. On 24 May 1979, he was accordingly discharged. The pertinent paragraph in chapter 5 provided that members who had completed at least 6 months but less than 36 months of continuous active service on their first enlistment and who had demonstrated that they could not or would not meet acceptable standards required of enlisted personnel because of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016224
The statements the applicant submits are from two individual who attest that the applicants foreign service during the period shown on his DD Form 214 was in Vietnam. The regulation in effect at the time provided that the total active duty outside the continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214 and the last overseas theater in which the service was performed would be entered in item 22c. _______ _ x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016225
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. On 27 May 1993, the appropriate authority approved his request and directed that he be issued an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016226
The appropriate authority approved the recommendation for discharge and directed that he be discharged due to unfitness and issued DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate). He had completed 1 year, 10 months, and 17 days of creditable active duty service and had 52 days of lost time due to AWOL and confinement. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016227
The SBP provided that military members on active duty could elect to have their retired pay reduced to provide for an annuity after death to surviving dependents. The evidence of record shows the applicant elected SBP coverage for "dependent children only" on 5 September 1978. At the time of the SBP election, his children were eligible for SBP coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016228
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * National Defense Service Medal * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Bazooka, Rifle (M-14), Pistol, Automatic Rifle, Sub-Machinegun, Bayonet, Carbine, Anti-Aircraft Artillery, and Grenade Bars 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for the following...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016229
Item 30 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 does not show any service in Vietnam. Paragraph 1-31c(11) states an award for previous marksmanship weapons qualification is revoked automatically whenever an individual, upon completion of firing a record course for which the previous award was made, has not attained the same qualification. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016231
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he returned to the United States from an assignment in Berlin, GE and he had 45 days of leave en route to his new assignment at Fort Lewis, WA. The record shows he reported to Fort Lewis and he was assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry on 4 April 1983.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016235
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) dated 4 June 1971 to show: * He had 2 years, 6 months, and 6 days of Foreign and/or Sea Service * The Army Commendation Medal * Four bronze service stars affixed to his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal * His service in Vietnam from 14 March 1968 through 24 March 1969 2. Item 30 (Remarks) of his last DD Form 214 shows 14 March 1969 through 24 March 1969 and 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016238
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100016238 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). _____________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 | 20100016239
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He did not use the letter "v" in his first name at any time during his military service. Therefore, in the absence of convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, were correct at the time, and there is insufficient evidence to grant relief in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016241
He states he believe that he should be awarded the AFRM due to the fact he served close to 10 years of combined service in the Army National Guard (ARNG) and the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). However, this reenlistment was terminated and he was honorably discharged from the USAR on 6 December 1982, after serving 1 year, 4 months, and 26 days. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the AFRM is awarded for honorable and satisfactory service as a member of one or more of the Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016242
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct commission of a serious offense. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant's record of service during the period under review did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016244
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge), dated 1 January 2010, be corrected to reflect the following awards: * One award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) * One award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) * Two awards of the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) * Removing the Navy Arctic Service Ribbon 2. He enlisted in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) in the pay grade of E-4 on 18 April 2007 for a period of 6 years. His records do...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016245
His records show the appellate review was completed, the sentence was affirmed, and the Bad Conduct Discharge was ordered executed. Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 3 in effect at the time, provided that a Soldier would be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial. The applicant was convicted by a special court-martial and he was issued a bad conduct discharge pursuant to the approved sentence of the special court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016248
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100016248 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to SGT/E-5 by official orders on 1 February 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending Orders 040-0043, issued by Headquarters, Fort Stewart, GA, on 9 February 2010, to show his current and retired rank as SGT, pay grade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016249
The applicant requests relief from the 6-year barring statute in order to receive payment for military service performed during three separate periods between 1 March 1989 and 28 February 1998. The evidence shows the applicant performed the duties in question and she has repeatedly sought payment for these duties since the time they were performed, as confirmed in the supporting statements provided by the Guam National Guard SJA and TAG. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016252
Army Regulation provides for wear of one bronze service star on the appropriate service medal, to include the Vietnam Service Medal, for each campaign participation credit. After carefully examining the applicant's record of service, it appears the applicant should have received the AGCM for his service from 26 January 1966 through 25 January 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the AGCM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016253
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016256
On 27 November 1985, he 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 misconduct abuse of illegal drugs. On 24 December 1985, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, by reason of misconduct drug abuse. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016259
However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 27 January 1975, under the provisions of Presidential Proclamation 4313 16 September 1974 and Department of Defense Memorandum with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The letter stated that the requirements of the program were explained to him and efforts were made to provide an opportunity for him to satisfactorily complete his alternate service. Since he did not complete the alternative service, he was not granted a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016261
BOARD DATE: 7 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100016261 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The available evidence shows that the applicant's date of birth and SSAN were incorrectly entered on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016264
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to an honorable discharge. His record shows he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his BCD and issuance of a DD Form 256A (Honorable Discharge Certificate) for his first period of service. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016265
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 shows he completed 2 years, 10 months, and 2 days of creditable active service. The evidence of record shows the applicant entered active duty on 7 February 1958 and he was honorably released from active duty on 9 December 1960.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016271
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100016271 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016275
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016277
There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. However, the evidence does show he committed numerous acts of misconduct that had nothing to do with discrimination or his sexual preference. _______ _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 | 20100016278
The applicant requests correction of the location used to calculate his Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for the period 16 June 2008 through 30 November 2009 in accordance with all Army activities (ALARACT) Message 021/2008. Joint Force Headquarters, Tennessee National Guard, memorandum, subject: BAH Waiver Request (applicant's name), dated 29 March 2010, in support of the applicant's waiver request, shows the applicant was transferred from the Tennessee National Guard Joint Force...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016279
On 7 December 1989, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of misconduct - commission of a serious offense - abuse of illegal drugs and directed his service be characterized as under other than honorable conditions. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016280
The applicant requests that she be paid the Foreign Language Proficiency Bonus (FLPB) that she was entitled to receive while on active duty but was denied. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to pay her the FLPB from 31 January 2008 until she was honorably REFRAD on 15 November 2008, at the rate of $300.00 per month. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing she was eligible for FLPB in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016282
The advisory official notes the applicant is not eligible to transfer benefits under the Post 9-11 GI Bill transferability program to his daughter. The evidence shows the applicant's daughter was over 23 years of age at the time the applicant requested transfer of benefits and she was not an eligible dependent in DEERS. Therefore, considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, there is no basis for granting the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016284
On 16 December 1974, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. Chapter 10, of the version in effect at the time, provides that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service at any time after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016286
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100016286 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states she was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days she earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016294
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show that he transferred his Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) benefits to his dependents while still on active duty. In a letter, dated 15 June 2009, the VA informed the applicant that his application for benefits had been received. None of the information provided to the applicant says he "had to use" the website to submit the request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016301
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected not to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and that he be reimbursed for any and all deductions from his retirement pay. His spouse provided a notarized statement, dated 19 May 2010, which is accepted as sufficient evidence to support her concurrence with his decision to cancel enrollment in the SBP. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016311
The applicant's records contain no evidence to show he was selected for promotion to pay grade E-9. Army Regulation 135-180 (Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service) states that an MSG who formerly held the title of 1SG and who wishes to be shown on the Army of the United States (AUS) Retired List in his or her former title must include a copy of the appointment to 1SG with the DD Form 108 (Application for Retired Pay Benefits). In order to justify correction of a military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016316
At the time he had completed 1 year, 3 months, and 7 days of net active service this period; 6 months of other service; and 3 months and 18 days of foreign service. The evidence of record shows the applicant was diagnosed with and treated for whooping cough (pertussis). The evidence of record also shows that Army officials advised the applicant to report to a military medical facility for treatment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016317
On 14 February 2008, the applicant was appointed as a second lieutenant, pay grade O1E, MSC, in specialty 70B (Health Service Administration). The opinion stated that the applicant's appointment was based on his bachelor's degree in health services administration. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant was appointed as a second lieutenant, MSC based on his bachelor's degree, and awarded specialty 70B.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016320
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100016320 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing the dates of her DASP contracts to show they were effective 16 June 2009 and 16 June 2010, respectively.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016322
The applicants two DA Forms 638 show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for service in support of Operation Joint Endeavor during the period December 1995 to November 1996. His military pay records at DFAS show he received HF/IDP and CZTE from 1 December 1995 through 31 December 1995 and from 1 August 1996 through 17 November 1996 for Bosnia-Herzegovina. His DA Forms 638 and military pay records are accepted as a sufficient basis to award him the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016333
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100016333 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016334
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100016334 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states she was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days she earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.