ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017460
The evidence of record shows that subsequent to the applicant's release from active duty, his SSN was found to be incorrectly recorded in his military personnel records as "XXX-XX-XXX9" and it was to be corrected to "XXX-XX-XXX6." The evidence of record also shows the orders that subsequently discharged the applicant from the USAR on 4 October 1971 show his correct SSN. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017462
Records show the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. The applicant did not provide evidence nor does his service record show he was awarded a third Army Commendation Medal by the publication of general orders. 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 for his period of service from 31 January 1969 to 29 January 1971; b. removing from item 24 of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017463
The applicant requests correction of item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show "xxx-xx-xx5x" instead of "xxx-xx-xx3x." The applicant's U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) enlistment record, dated 10 March 1966, shows his SSN as xxx-xx-xx5x. _______ _ __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 | 20100017464
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to upgrade his Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge to an Honorable Discharge. He provides copies of the following documentation in support of his request: * A DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States) * Two certificates * A DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) * A DD Form 458 * An excerpt of his separation packet under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017465
During Vietnam, the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Purple Heart for injuries received on 18 November 1968 and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. 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 Vietnam Service Medal; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017466
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He served as a cargo specialist in Afghanistan from 20 May 2002 to 8 January 2003 and was released from active duty on 4 October 2003. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the GWOTSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in the Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the designated areas of eligibility (AOE) on or after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017467
The applicant's personnel service record does not contain orders awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge. Item 24 (Decorations, Medal, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar 10. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017468
The applicant requests correction of his separation date on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). His DD Form 214 shows he was honorably released from active duty on 18 December 1987 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 4 by reason of expiration term of service - Holiday Early Transition Program. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 3 January 1986 and was released from active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017474
A DA Form 2496 (Disposition Form) Request for Separation or Release from Active Duty under the provisions of paragraph 5-9, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), dated 21 July 1971, shows he voluntarily requested discharge for physical reasons which existed prior to his induction in the Army and entry on active duty. Chapter 2 outlines physical standards for enlistment, appointment and induction and states, in pertinent part, that enlisted Soldiers identified...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017476
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for wounds he received in Vietnam and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this award. The evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action on 31 January 1968 as reflected on the Vietnam casualty roster. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017478
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the following awards: * Meritorious Service Medal with 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster (3rd Award) * Meritorious Unit Commendation for Company A, 2nd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment 2. The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: * DA Form 4037 (Officer Record Brief) * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 21 July 2008 * DA Form 4980-12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017482
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and National Defense Service Medal as authorized awards. There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017487
On 24 August 2010, counsel submitted the following additional documentary evidence: * A copy of the previously-submitted Consent Remand Order * Email exchange with the Army's Litigation Division * Supplementary Statement * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Promotion memorandum * DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile) * DA Forms 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report) for the periods 19990601 through 20000531, 20000601 through 20000909, 20001024 through 20011011, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017510
The applicant's contention that he was denied promotion to the rank of CPT because he had changed his address and did not receive the notification to provide his retirement points in time to be reviewed by the selection board has been noted and was found to lack merit. The applicant's official records contain the retirement points statements submitted by the applicant and reviewed by the selection boards during both boards that considered him and did not select him for promotion. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017512
The applicant provides a VA Form 21-4138 (Statement in Support of Claim) and numerous photos and other documents pertaining to the applicant's military service, including copies of certificates, citations, and orders awarding him the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and the Air Medal. 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 or, for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017513
The DD Form 214 also shows his character of service as general under honorable conditions; the separation authority as Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2); the separation code as "JKK"; his RE code as RE-4; and the narrative reason for his separation as "misconduct (drug abuse)." Army policy states that a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate, but a general under honorable conditions discharge or an honorable discharge may be granted. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017514
The recruiter advised him to submit an application to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) requesting his SPD code be changed and his RE code be upgraded. He contends his SPD code should be changed and his RE code should be upgraded for the following reasons: * his punishment under the provisions of Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) was in contradiction of the procedure provided in paragraph 3-134 of Army Field Manual (FM) 7-21.13 (The Soldier's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017516
On 24 March 1994, the applicant's unit commander informed the applicant of his intent to process him for separation under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), by reason of ELS performance and conduct. The separation authority directed that the applicant be separated under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200, and that his service be uncharacterized based on his ELS. The record also shows the applicant's service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017520
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. A DD Form 261 (Report of Investigation - Line of Duty and Misconduct Status), dated 30 May 1968, shows the applicant received a self-inflicted accidental gunshot wound to his right foot on 15 April 1968. The only wound recorded in the available records is an accidentally self-inflicted gunshot wound to the applicant's right foot on 15 April 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017525
The applicant states: * he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 8 September 2006 * the requirements of his contract required him to complete basic combat training, Officer Candidate School, Basic Officer Leadership Course II, and Military Intelligence Basic Officer Leadership Course III (MI BOLC III) * the Selected Reserve Officer Accession Incentive Program, Accession Bonus Addendum states "I shall receive a bonus of $10000 paid in one lump sum upon my successful completion of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017527
The applicant is entitled to the Army Good Conduct Medal for exemplary service from 12 February 1968 to 19 December 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for service from 12 February 1968 to 19 December 1969 * deleting all entries in block 24 of his DD Form 214 * adding to block 24 of his DD Form 214 the following: * Bronze Star Medal * Army Commendation Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017529
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the: * North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal * Army Achievement Medal (AAM) * Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) 2. The available evidence supports the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show the NATO Medal, AAM, and AFSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017530
He states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 incorrectly shows his service in Iraq from 12 August 2005 through 11 August 2006 instead of showing 12 August 2005 through 5 December 2006. Section - I (Assignment Information) of his ERB, prepared on 20 March 2007, shows he was deployed to Iraq for the period 15 August 2005 through 6 December 2006. Therefore, item 12f of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he completed 7 years, 1 month, and 20 days of foreign service and item 18 should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017531
Item 13 of his DD Form 214 does not show the DSSM. It is presumed the entry shown in item 19a of his DD Form 214 was administratively correct at the time the form was completed. __________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 | 20100017533
He provides the following documents in support of his application: * DD Form 214 * Social Security Card * Drivers License [Georgia] * Diploma from the U.S. Army Transportation School, Airframe Repair Course * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * Department of Veterans Affairs Identification Card CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. A review of the documents contained in his military personnel records show his SSN as both ***-**-1977 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017535
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The type of discharge directed and the reasons for separation were appropriate considering all of the evidence of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017536
On 31 October 1989, an Entrance Physical Standards Board (EPSBD) evaluated her for a seizure disorder. The board found she did not meet medical fitness standards for enlistment under the provisions of Army Regulation, 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-11, her conditions were EPTS, and they were not service-aggravated. A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that: * a medical condition was identified...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017537
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service tour in Southwest Asia. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 and 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995, and 11 September 2001 and a date to be determined. Based on the DMMC Desert Shield/Storm Database, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017538
The applicant requests his promotion to major (MAJ)/O-4 be backdated to compensate for requested inclusion in the September 2009 Position Vacancy Board (PVB) for Troop Program Unit (TPU) positions. The applicant provides copies of email he: * sent to his detachment commander, subject: USAR TPU Position Vacancy Promotion, dated 22 June 2009 * sent to the unit administrator requesting information regarding vacancy promotions, dated 23 June 2009 * sent to his detachment commander subject: Due...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017541
BOARD DATE: 12 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017541 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that she be awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM). 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017543
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017543 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 | 20100017545
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 add the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) (2nd Award) and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 13 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 20 June 2002...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017547
He states he received a BCD in 1989 and the discharge was unjust because he had served the Army for over 4 years. Accordingly, the U.S. Army Court of Military Review approved the findings of guilty and found the sentence correct in law and fact and affirmed the entire sentence, to include the BCD. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017548
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) and DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) to show the Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. He states the medals were not recorded on his DD Form 214 or DA Form 20 due to an oversight.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017549
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017549 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 | 20100017552
The applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States on 28 August 1967. U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Awards and Decorations) provided for award of the CIB to infantry personnel who were members of infantry platoons and squads in armored cavalry squadrons and regiments. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed infantry training and he was awarded MOS 11H.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017553
The applicant requests correction of item 15 (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). The applicant's enlistment contract shows he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) under the DEP on 18 February 1975. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017554
He also requests correction of the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) letter he received, dated 14 June 2010, to show he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal with 2 bronze oak leaf clusters, Air Medal with Numeral 10, and the Basic Army Aviator Badge. Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) for this period, as corrected by a DD Form 215, dated 12 August 2009, shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Army of Occupation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017558
The applicant requests the records of his son, a former service member (FSM), be corrected as follows: * Upgrade his discharge from general to honorable with the appropriate codes * Promote him to sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7 * Medically retire him by reason of disability with entitlements to all benefits * Restoration of his active duty pay from the date of discharge * Reimbursement of medical expenses occurred since 2006 after having been diagnosed with Glioma (right frontal lobe,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017560
On 24 June 1998, after careful consideration and review of the applicant's military record and all other available evidence, the Army Discharge Review Board determined the applicant's discharge was proper and equitable and it voted to deny his request for an upgrade of his discharge to honorable and for a change to the narrative reason for his separation. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was discharged for misconduct based on his commission of serious offenses after his case...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017567
The applicant requests correction of item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 19 December 2003 to show the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with a campaign star for participation in the Consolidation I campaign in lieu of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) and to add the Army Achievement Medal. Since he requested award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017569
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 and DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * memorandum requesting issuance of a DD Form 215 to correct his separation date * leave and earnings statement (LES) * DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) for advancement to SPC/E-4 * Permanent Orders 035-434 for award of the Combat Action Badge * DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) for recommendation for award of the Combat Action Badge CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Some evidence of record shows he was released from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017570
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add any and all medals he earned while he was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne (Air Mobile) Division, to include the: * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) * Army Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017573
The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) is authorized for qualifying service after 1 July 1958 in military operations within a specific geographic area during a specified time period. c. The GWOTSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the AOEs designated for award of the GWOTEM, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, or ICM. The governing Army regulation also shows the AFSM may be awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017575
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his records be changed to show his correct social security number (SSN). The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSN appears as both 223-XX-XXX and 232-XX-XXX in his military personnel records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017606
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect the following awards for his foreign service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) and in the Republic of Korea (ROK): * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) (First Award) * National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Korean Defense Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017609
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. The applicant requests the NATO Medal and the Korea Defense Service Medal be added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017610
Further, his contentions that he was attending college as a result of reenlistment and that he was in fact on a 90-day authorized leave and not AWOL are not supported by the evidence contained in his records. Based on this record of indiscipline and his apparent voluntary request for discharge to avoid a court-martial that could have resulted in a punitive discharge, his overall record of service did not support the issuance of an honorable or a general discharge. _______ _ _X______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017612
It states that item 12 shows the record of service. Item 12a (Date Entered AD This Period) shows the beginning date of the continuous period of active duty for issuance of this DD Form 214, for which a DD Form 214 was not previously issued. The evidence of records shows the applicant was ordered to active duty at his home station (Coraopolis, PA) on 20 August 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017616
There are no orders in the applicant's records that show he was awarded the Silver Star. The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show awards of the Silver Star, Purple Heart, and Army 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 Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the period 6 December 1966 through 6...