ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017018
There are no records to show the applicant's personnel service record was reviewed and a determination made by the Army Grade Determination Board. Based on the evidence of record, the highest grade the applicant satisfactorily held was that of 1SG/E-8 in the USAR from May 1987 through June 1997, a period of more than 10 years. The applicant's retired pay grade is currently E-7, but should be E-8 and his appropriate grade or rank should be as a 1SG based on his documented service as a 1SG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017022
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect that she is a citizen. A review of the applicants records shows that she Naturalization Certificate Number is recorded in her records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing on her DD Form 214 in block 8 that she is a US citizen.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017024
The applicants, the parents of a deceased former service member (FSM), request correction of the FSM's record to show: * on the DD Form 261 (Report of Investigation - Line of Duty and Misconduct Status), dated 11 March 2009, the FSM's death was "in line of duty" instead of "not in line of duty - due to own misconduct" * The FSM's promotion to first lieutenant (1LT), effective 26 November 2008 2. The IO's approved findings of the LOD investigation show a finding of "Not in the Line of Duty -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017025
This medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record that his service in Germany qualifies for the AOM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Awarding him the VSM with two bronze service stars *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017026
The applicant requests correction to his military records to show he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Carbine Rifle Bar, and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14). The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the USAR in pay grade E-1 on 7 April 1954. Neither the evidence submitted with the application nor the evidence of record supports his request for correction to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017032
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar for the M-14 and M-16 rifles. He also states he did not receive a Purple Heart for multiple wounds he received while under fire in Vietnam. Therefore, in the absence of any corroborating evidence to show he qualified as an "expert" with the M-14 and M-16 rifles...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017033
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant further states that the narrative reason for his discharge should be changed because: a. his mother was raped, cut into pieces, and buried beneath a bridge in Oklahoma City; b. he went crazy when he was informed of his mother's demise; c. a corporal in his unit gave him permission to go home and take care of the matter but never informed the chain of command, resulting in his under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017036
This medal was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. This publication shows that the 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, during the time of the applicant's assignment, was cited in Department of the Army General Orders Number 59, dated in 1969, for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and the Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017044
The applicant provides: * his MEB with Narrative Summary (NARSUM) * his PEB * service medical records * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical records and rating decisions COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. However, medical authorities obviously determined they were not sufficiently disabling to warrant evaluation; therefore, they were not placed on the MEB as medical conditions or defects to be evaluated. The Army rates only conditions that are determined to be physically...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017045
The applicant provides a copy of a temporary promotion letter, dated 25 January 1946, and a WD AGO Form 199 (Proceedings of Army Retiring Board for Officers), dated 26 February 1946. A letter, dated 25 January 1946, issued by the Army Service Forces, Second Service Command at Fort Dix, NJ temporarily promoted the applicant to the rank of CPT effective 11 January 1946 in the Ordnance Corps. _________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017047
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect two awards of the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC). While the applicants records contain no orders for award of the Purple Heart, the applicant has provided a Purple Heart Certificate for award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 16 March 1968 and his records contain a record of treatment for shrapnel wounds as a result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017048
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017048 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 | 20100017050
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was awarded the first award of the CIB for his service in Vietnam; however, he served in Korea in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) at forward observation posts before going to Vietnam and should have been awarded the CIB for that tour of duty. A review of his records failed to show the applicant was awarded the CIB in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017052
The applicant's discharge documentation is not of record; however, his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows that he was discharged on 6 October 1970 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. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017053
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017053 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 | 20100017056
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017056 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Item 30 of his DD Form 214 contains, in part, the entry, "VN Service: 3 Sep - 3 Sep 70 6 May 71 - 18 Dec 71." It states the DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017060
The applicant requests, in effect, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 7 July 1988 be corrected to include the period he was on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL). The applicant provides copies of his: * orders placing him on the TDRL * DD Form 214 with a separation date of 7 July 1988 * a Certificate of Retirement dated 8 July 1988 * orders removing him from the TDRL and placing him on the Retired List by reason of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017064
Therefore, item 11 of the applicant's DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this MOS code, title, and the period he held the MOS (i.e., 1 year and 1 month). The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded PMOS 76C1O on 1 September 1980 and he held this MOS through 6 November 1980. Item 11 of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows this MOS code, title, and the period that he held the MOS (i.e., 2 months).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017070
The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 4 December 1975. The record does contain a properly-constituted DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) which shows the applicant was separated under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), in lieu of trial by court-martial on 16 March 1977 and that he received a UOTHC discharge. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017071
On 27 September 1979, 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. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017077
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his initial request for an honorable discharge be amended to show he is requesting a medical discharge. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017080
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. It is apparent that the court and approving authority determined the applicant's prior honorable service was not sufficiently mitigating to warrant a sentence lacking a punitive discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017082
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: a. item 12f (Foreign Service) to show the appropriate foreign service; b. item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show the Combat Action Badge (CAB), four awards of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM), and four awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM); and c. item 18 (Remarks) to show two combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017085
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017085 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 4 September 1984 to show he completed 20 years of service in the Regular Army. Regrettably, the passage of a law 19 years after the applicant retired for physical disability prior to completing 20 years of active duty, with his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017089
The evidence of record supports the applicant's request for correction of FSM's record to show award of the Purple Heart. The evidence of record confirms the FSM served honorably during the period 9 September 1966 to 24 July 1968 and, with the exception of "unknown" ratings during his hospitalization, received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017091
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Since Army Regulation 600-8-22 does not list Germany as an authorized military operation for award of the AFEM, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request for the AFEM. Although the applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show a duty assignment in Germany during the period April 1958 to August 1959, the governing regulation contains no provision to show any assignment other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017095
On 19 April 2010, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, Other Physical or Mental Condition. It states that SPD code JFV is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17 for a physical or mental condition, not a disability, interfering with performance of duty. Army Regulation 601-280 (Army Retention Program) states that the RE codes contained on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017096
The applicant requests, in effect, that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. 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 | 20100017098
The applicant requests his records be corrected to show he met the criteria for a military education waiver for the 2008 lieutenant colonel (LTC) Reserve Component Selection Board (RCSB) and he requests consideration by a special selection board (SSB) for promotion to LTC. On 29 August 2008, he requested an education waiver for the September 2008 LTC promotion board by memorandum to HRC-STL based on extenuating circumstances. On 5 September 2008, an official at HRC-STL Promotions notified...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017100
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. On 7 January 1986, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an under other than honorable conditions 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 | 20100017103
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Desert Storm and award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his foreign service in Operation Desert Storm and award of the CIB. His service record does not contain sufficient evidence nor did he submit any evidence that conclusively shows the specific dates of service in Southwest...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017106
There are no orders in his records that show he was awarded the CIB. However, there is no evidence in the available records and he did not submit substantiating evidence that shows he was awarded the CIB or that he was assigned to an infantry unit or that he was an active participant in ground combat while assigned to an infantry unit. In the absence of official orders or other documentary evidence such as operation reports, after action reports, valor awards, witness statements, or any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017116
The applicant provides: * a copy of his DD Form 214 * a memorandum from the National Guard Bureau (NGB) Army National Guard (ARNG) Staff Chaplain, dated 16 February 2010 * an interview statement from the Pennsylvania ARNG Joint Forces Chaplain * Reserve Order Number AR-134, dated 22 October 2008 * two enlisted performance reports * U.S. Army Continental United States Replacement Center Message Number 8908006 * a letter of recommendation from a retired U.S. Army major general, dated 5 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017125
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The record shows the FSM was posthumously promoted to private first class/ E-3 effective 27 August 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017126
The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the ACM because he served in support of OEF before the service medal was authorized and he requests it in lieu of the GWOTEM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and b. adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017132
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM), and two Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbons (ARCOTR). The applicant states he was awarded the ARCOM, ARCAM, and the ARCOTR but they are not on his DD Form 214. Therefore, he is entitled to the first award of the AGCM for the period 10 February 2003 to 29 May 2004...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017137
The opinion stated that the applicant had been previously granted 1 year of constructive service credit for the MPH Degree. The applicant contends that she should be given 2 years of constructive service credit for completion of a 2-year MPH Degree. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show she received 2 years of constructive service credit and adjusting her date of rank for captain, pay grade O-3 accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017138
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record also contains a copy of a DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record), dated 16 January 1977 which shows he was appointed as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 8 December 1955. His military service records show that he retired on 5 September 1988.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017139
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows she served in Kuwait/Iraq from 10 January 2003 to 14 July 2003 as evidenced by the entry on her evaluation report and the statement provided by her former CSM. Therefore, she is entitled to correction of her DD Form 214 to show her foreign service and the dates of service in Kuwait/Iraq.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017143
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the disability for which he was discharged did not exist prior to service and it was aggravated by military service. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show the disability for which he was discharged did not exist prior to service and it was aggravated by military service. Accordingly, the PEB's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017144
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017144 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 | 20100017147
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017147 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 | 20100017148
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017148 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 | 20100017150
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show "honorable" instead of "uncharacterized." The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was released from IADT under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 4, by reason of completion of required active service with an uncharacterized character of service. It states the purpose of the separation document is to provide the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017151
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017151 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Further, the implementation instructions for the FSGLI program clearly stipulated that in the case of married couples on active duty, premiums would be automatically deducted from each spouse's pay for coverage of his or her spouse. Absent any evidence of record showing the applicant and/or her spouse complied with the DEERS registration procedures and declination...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017155
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. The evidence of record shows he was assigned to the 224th Military Intelligence Battalion during his deployment to Iraq from 31 May through 30 September 2008. The applicant's DD Form 214 currently reflects the Afghanistan Campaign Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017158
The applicant requests a second award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). He also served in Vietnam from 2 November 1971 to 20 March 1972 as an infantryman assigned to an infantry unit. _______ _ 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 | 20100017162
Counsel requests the applicant be awarded the Purple Heart. He contends the previous decision by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) is in error because it identified an entry on the SF 600 with a date of 15 July 1968, when it was actually 15 June 1968. In support of this application, the applicant's counsel provided an SF 502, a DA Form 8-274, and a letter addressed to the applicant's Representative in Congress as new evidence which was not previously considered by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017164
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017164 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 | 20100017169
The applicant requests the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 21 December 2006, for Recruiting Improprieties (RI) be found unsubstantiated and: a. removing the GOMOR from his official military personnel file (OMPF) or transferring to the restricted section of his OMPF; b. overturning the decision by the Standby Advisory Board (STAB), dated 10 December 2009, to remove him from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 Sergeant First Class (SFC) Promotion List; and c. retroactively...