ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016452
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) be removed or transferred to the restricted portion of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: * Memorandum addressed to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records * GOMOR, dated 29 September 2008 and supporting documents * Memorandum Requesting that the Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016453
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100016453 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that block 24 (Character of Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016454
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100016454 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 | 20100016455
In awarding him the additional awards, HRC officials considered the request for award of the Purple Heart but determined there was insufficient evidence to show the helicopter crash and thus his injury was the result of enemy action. U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) stated the authority to award the Purple Heart was delegated to hospital commanders. The FSM's service record is void of any orders that show he was awarded the Purple Heart, his name is not shown...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016456
He states the following: * The awards were received while he was on active duty, but he did not obtain appropriate documentation until after he was discharged * He received his first award of the AAM in 1984 and it is reflected on his DD Form 214 for that period of service * He received his second award of the AAM in the North Carolina Army National Guard (NCARNG) in 1996, but he was not issued a DD Form 214 to reflect this award * He received his third award of the AAM in 2005, but the DA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016457
The applicant requests the findings of her Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) be changed from "fit for duty" to a medical retirement with a disability. There is no evidence that her performance was hindered by any medical condition(s). The applicant contends the findings of her PEB should have been medical retirement with a disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016459
It states the source documents for entering information on the DD Form 214 will be the Personnel Qualification Record, Enlisted/Officer Record Brief, or any other document authorized for filing in the official military personnel file. Paragraph 2-4 (Completing the DD Form 214) of Army Regulation 635-5 contains item-by-item instructions for completing the DD Form 214. Although she provided a copy of PO 184-4 that states the DMS will use the effective date to issue the DD Form 214, Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016462
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show that his Officer/Warrant Officer Accession Bonus Addendum was signed and submitted on the day he was commissioned. In support of his request the applicant submitted a letter from his battalion commander who stated that the ARNG education office sent the applicant the accession bonus addendum on 25 May 2009, which he signed and returned to his commissioning source (ROTC). As such, it would now be appropriate to correct his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016464
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100016464 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 604 provided special authority to monetarily compensate Soldiers who were REFRAD and not able to use PDMRA during the period between PDMRA authorization by the Secretary of Defense on 19 January 2007, and publication of the Armys PDMRA implementation guidance on 18 August 2007. Soldiers unable to utilize accrued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016467
There are no records to show he went before a medical evaluation board (MEB). This same VA Rating Decision determined his pancreatitis was not related to his military service. The applicant did not have any diagnosed medically unfitting condition that required physical disability processing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016469
Chapter 7 (Physical Profiling) of Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness) provides that the basic purpose of the physical profile serial system is to provide an index to the overall functional capacity of an individual and is used to assist the unit commander and personnel officer in their determination of what duty assignments the individual is capable of performing, and if reclassification action is warranted. However, evidence of record shows he was found to be medically...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016471
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100016471 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant'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. In accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the ABCMR is not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016472
He states he received a chest wound while serving in Vietnam and was treated in several hospitals as a result of his wound. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM for the period 15 July 1968 through 15 May 1970 and b. adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * Purple Heart * AGCM * RVN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016473
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 Combat Infantryman Badge and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machinegun Bar (M-60). Absent this evidence, there is insufficient evidence upon which to award the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016475
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 and the Army Commendation Medal. The applicant provides his DD Form 214, an Army Commendation Medal citation, and a statement indicating medical treatment. In the absence of evidence he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, treated for such wounds, and that it was made a matter of official record, there is insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016476
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show his first name is correctly spelled "Johnny" instead of "Johnnie." Documents throughout the applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) show the spelling of his first as "Johnnie." The applicant contends his first name is correctly spelled "Johnny" instead of "Johnnie."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016478
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect a characterization of service of honorable based upon a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) letter. On 20 November 1997 the applicants commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for misconduct - commission of a serious...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016483
The applicant states he was awarded this medal in Vietnam in 1971. There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 25 August 1970 through 24 January 1972; b. deleting the entry "VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL W/2 STARS" in item 24 of his DD Form 214; and c. adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016486
He was issued a DD Form 214 which shows 23 January 1974 in item 9d (Effective Date). The regulation in effect at the time of his first term of enlistment stated a DD Form 214 would be prepared for all personnel at the time of their retirement, discharge, or release from active duty. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 23 July 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016487
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant participated in the same five campaigns as did the 690th Field Artillery Battalion. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 6 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 the entry "BTRY C, 880TH FA BN" and replacing it with the entry "Battery A, 690th Field Artillery Battalion."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016492
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show award of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) and any other awards and decorations to which he is entitled. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the AGCM (First Award) to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016493
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On an unknown date, he completed DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) wherein he listed his SSN with the number "9" as the last digit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 3 of his DD Form 214 to show the number "9" as the last digit of his SSN and issuing him a new Honorable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016497
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 9 February 1971, the applicant's company commander recommended approval of the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service. However, an undesirable discharge was authorized at the time of the applicant's discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016503
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the available military service records that shows the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action or that he was awarded the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the available military service records that shows the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action or that he was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016509
The applicant requests correction of his record to show award of the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) with Numeral 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the OSR is awarded for successful completion of overseas tours. The evidence of record supports the applicant's request for correction of his record to show award of the OSR with Numeral 2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016512
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests the removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) dated 6 April 2003 from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The imposing commander directed that the NJP be filed in the applicant's performance section of his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016514
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 27 November 1968, was awarded military occupational specialty (MOS) 11C (indirect fire crewman), served in Vietnam from 5 January 1970 to 13 November 1970, and was promoted to pay grade E-4. Without orders or evidence to show his participation in active ground combat, there is insufficient evidence in which to award him the CIB. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016516
The applicant states he was wounded in Vietnam and he participated in the "Cuban Boat Affair." The applicant's service records: * do not contain his service medical records; there is no medical documentation of a wound suffered in Vietnam * do not contain orders/documentation awarding the Purple Heart or Humanitarian Service Medal 5. There is no such evidence available and the applicant's records contain no orders awarding the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016523
Therefore, he is entitled to the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and he participated in four campaigns while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016524
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show an additional bronze service star on his European-African-Middle Eastern (EAME) Campaign Medal for combat in Germany. The applicant's military 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016528
The applicant states he was in combat and under fire many times. The applicant's ARCOM award citation states that the applicant controlled gunships, airstrikes, and directed medical evacuations under enemy fire. Without evidence to show the applicant served in active ground combat (engaging the enemy or was engaged by the enemy), there is insufficient evidence in which to grant the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016529
The applicant requests the awards of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 17 June 1971. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 does not show he was awarded the Purple Heart or the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016532
The applicant requests the following awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge): * Air Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Gunner wings (determined to refer to the Aircraft Crewman Badge (now known as the Aviation Badge)) 2. Section 9 - Medal, Decorations, and Citations of the applicant's DA Form 24 (Service Record) does not show he was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016535
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant states he should have been awarded the Purple Heart for an injury to the little finger of his left hand. The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016538
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge and change of the narrative reason for separation from "misconduct - pattern of misconduct" to "released from active duty" on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 24 August 1989. On 11 August 1989, the applicant's commander initiated elimination action on him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016542
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general under honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The applicant contends he was court-martialed and discharged at the end of his 2-year enlistment despite his good military record prior to the charges of drug possession.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016544
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect that he completed his first full term of service. On 16 March 2009, he was discharged under honorable conditions from the GAARNG in the pay grade of E-2 due to unsatisfactory participation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016546
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100016546 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 | 20100016553
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. Therefore, his enlistment contract which shows he enlisted in the RA on 26 January 1983 is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend item 12a of his DD Form 214 to show he entered active duty on 26 January 1983. In addition, item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016555
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 qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correct his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016557
BOARD DATE: 1 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100016557 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The drills for 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29 February; 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, and 26 March; 23, 25, and 28 April 2008, are coded N1 on the DA Forms 1380 which are used for retirement points only. His orders stated he was authorized for drilling in the IMA program up to 48 IDTs and that drills performed without prior authorization were for points only.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016558
The applicant requests the narrative reason for separation be removed from his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The regulation states the reason for discharge based on separation code "JMJ" is "unsuitability apathy, defective attitude or inability to expend effort constructively" and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-4c. The applicant's narrative reason for separation was administratively correct and in conformance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016559
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100016559 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 | 20100016560
The applicant requests that his awards of the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM) and the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 1 July 2005. The applicant states that his awards of the DMSM and the MSM were excluded from his DD Form 214 and he desires them to be added at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016562
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100016562 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 | 20100016564
The applicant did not report to LTC D____ or even see patients with him. Paragraph 10-9c of Army Regulation 40-68 states that after the hearing, the commander will review the hearing record (including credentials committee/peer review panel findings and recommendations and any input from the provider in question) and make a decision regarding the provider's privileges. Counsel contends the applicant was also denied procedural due process in the disclosure requirements mandated by Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016567
The applicant submitted a copy of her SSA decision record which was not previously reviewed by the ABCMR; therefore, it is considered new evidence and as such warrants consideration by the Board. Paragraph 5-11 specifically provides that Soldiers who were not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness standards, when accepted for enlistment, or who became medically disqualified under these standards prior to entrance on active duty or active duty training or initial entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016570
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show Advanced Individual Training, Basic Airborne Training, the Parachutist Badge, and the Presidential Unit Citation. Record shows the applicant 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. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st award) for the period 28 June 1966 through 16 September 1968; b. adding to item 24 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016571
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 award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). Since he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal while he was in the USAR, this award is not authorized to be recorded on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016572
The applicant's DD Form 214 also shows he served in Kuwait from 22 February to 20 June 2003 and in Iraq from 21 June to 5 September 2003. It states that all formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214 are to be included on the DD Form 214 at item 14 (Military Education). Therefore, his record should be corrected to show he was awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal with one bronze service star.