ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017617
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in Vietnam. The evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in action by a muzzle burst. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received on 10 August 1967 and correcting his DD Form 214 to show award of: * Purple Heart * Meritorious Unit Commendation * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017618
The applicant requests his General Discharge (GD) be upgraded to an Honorable Discharge (HD). It was determined that there was no psychiatric reason he could not be separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness); however, the psychiatrist stated he felt that his behavior was secondary to the diagnosis and that separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 (Personnel Separations Discharge ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017619
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant states, in effect, that at the time of his service he never was enrolled in any treatment program for his alcohol abuse. On 14 November 1983, the applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 9, for demonstrating a serious lack of judgment and unsatisfactory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017623
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 April 2006 to show his entry date as 18 November 1981 instead of 12 July 1984. He completed 21 years, 9 months, and 19 days of active service between the date he reenlisted on 12 July 1984 and the date he retired on 30 April 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017624
He also states he was issued a discharge that was characterized as under other than honorable conditions and he was not given a hearing before his discharge. However, at the time of the applicant's separation, the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017626
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence on which to base...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017629
The applicant requests correction of his DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show all of his awards and decorations based on his service in Bosnia and Afghanistan. There is no evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was awarded the Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM). The evidence of record shows the Army Service Ribbon was omitted from the applicant's 1 March 2005 DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017633
e. The advisory opinion states that the governing directive provides that credit of 1/2 year for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 3 years of constructive credit, may be granted for experience in a health profession, if such experience is directly used by the Military Service concerned. d. paragraph 6.1.2.2.5 provides that credit of 1/2 year for each year of experience, up to a maximum of 3 years of constructive credit, may be granted for experience in a health profession, if such...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017634
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show: * his correct military occupational specialty (MOS) * award of the: * Combat Infantryman Badge * Bronze Star Medal * Forward Observer Badge * Presidential Unit Citation [sic] 2. For services performed during World War II, awards will be made only to service units and only for services performed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017637
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant contends that his SSN should be corrected to show "218-XX-XXXX" on his DD Form 214 because he was issued this SSN after his discharge from active duty. _______ _ 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 | 20100017638
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, the information recorded on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) is not accurate and has no basis. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017641
The advisory official states: * after a review of the application, his request to adjust his DOR and effective date of promotion to 1 November 2009 cannot be supported as there were five authorizations and five SGM's in MOS 36B at that time * however, he should have been promoted on 1 December 2009 when the inventory of SGM's dropped to four as a result of the reassignment of an MOS 36B SGM to an MOS-immaterial position 5. Based on the foregoing, it would be equitable to correct his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017643
The applicant states that her DD Form 214 should reflect that she was ordered to active duty on 4 January 1991 because her unit was ordered to active duty on 4 January 1991, not on 2 February. However, the applicant failed to show through the evidence submitted with her application and the evidence of record that she actually reported to active duty on 4 January 1991. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board or it must...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017644
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. The FSM served a period of qualifying service for award of the American Campaign Medal based on active duty service within the continental United States for an aggregate period of 1 year between 24 January 1941 and 26 April 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017646
The applicant requests correction of items 25 (separation authority), 26 (separation code), 27 (reentry [RE] code), and 28 (narrative reason for separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and also his DA Form 4707-E (Entrance Physical Standards Board (EPSBD) Proceedings to allow him to reenter the military. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017647
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Parachutist Badge and the correct date in Block 12a (Record of Service Date Entered AD [Active Duty] This Period). That a DD Form 214 would be prepared each time a Soldier was retired, discharged, or released from active service [this policy changed in 1981 to preclude the issuance of a DD Form 214 when a Soldier was discharged for the purpose of immediate reenlistment]....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017648
On 31 October 1983, the separation authority approved his request for discharge and directed the issuance of an Under Other than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017656
On 21 July 1993, Headquarters, U.S. Army Signal Center, Fort Gordon, GA, published Orders 202-510 directing the applicant's reassignment/deployment to Saudi Arabia and attachment to the U.S. Army Forces Central Command in support of Operation Desert Storm for a period of 160 days and proceed date of on or about 27 July 1993. The evidence of records shows the applicant completed 4 months and 14 days of foreign service in Southwest Asia from 28 July 1993 to 21 December 1993. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017658
The applicant states she was medically boarded from the military. A DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), initiated by the patient administrator on 6 October 2003 and completed by the unit commander on 3 November 2003, prepared at Fort Sam Houston, TX, shows she incurred a stress fracture to her right hip while attending BCT at Fort Jackson, SC, in November 2002. On 30 January 2004, a medical evaluation board (MEB) convened at Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017659
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Joint Service Achievement Medal and "CFMB" (interpreted to mean the Combat Medical Badge or Expert Field Medical Badge). The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show the Joint Service Achievement Medal, Combat Medical Badge, or Expert Field Medical Badge as authorized awards. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Joint Service Achievement Medal was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017660
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. However, based on the evidence in the Korean War Casualty File and the Hospital Admission Cards data base printout, there is ample evidence showing he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart. Since he has no available DD Form 214 on which to add the Purple Heart, it would be appropriate to publish orders showing this award for injuries sustained in action on 3 September 1951.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017662
For individuals with more than 7 years but less than 14 years grade credit, the entry grade would be CPT. The evidence of records shows the applicant was accepted for commissioning and executed an oath of office in the USAR in the rank of CPT. However, by law and regulation, the grade and DOR upon original appointment and assignment to an AMEDD branch is determined by the number of years of entry grade credit awarded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017663
In this memorandum the applicant detailed his military history and stated he had moved six times between 1994 and 1999 and kept the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) advised of his current address. In accordance with Army Regulation 135-155 (Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers Other than General Officers), an officer must meet the required educational requirements prior to being promoted (in the case of 2LT's) or the convening date of the promotion board (for 1LT's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017665
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017665 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 | 20100017667
The applicant requests, through his Congressional representative, award of the Purple Heart for his father, a deceased former service member (FSM), for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam. There are no orders in his Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) awarding him the Purple Heart. In the absence of military records which show the FSM was wounded as a result of a hostile action and the wound required treatment by medical personnel there is insufficient substantive evidence upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017668
The opinion stated: * The applicants enlistment contract revealed he enlisted in the RA on 7 March 2002 for MOS 11B and a $4,000.00 bonus * He was separated from the Army and reentered on 14 September 2006 * The BSSRB was listed on his reentry contract in the amount of $4,000.00 * He was never paid either bonus 4. The evidence of record shows he enlisted in the RA on 7 March 2002 for a $4,000.00 cash bonus in MOS 11X. His military pay records at DFAS confirm he has not received either his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017672
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 applicant provides DD Forms 214 (Certificates of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and Army National Guard PDMRA Calculator Worksheet in support of this application. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017678
A review of the Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA) Case Tracking System (ACTS) shows he applied to the ABCMR on 8 June 2009, under ABCMR Docket Number AR20090010823 and on 9 October 2009, his application was returned without action due to insufficient essential documentation. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017680
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to Item 12b (Separation Date This Period) and Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) dated 19 August 1999. He states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 should show he was separated from active duty on 20 August 1999 which would credit him with completion of 3 years of service. The evidence shows the applicant enlisted for 3 years on 21 August 1996 and completed his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017683
The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for award of the PH and correction of his record to show he was wounded during his Korean War service. Although the record clearly shows the applicant served in Korea during the Korean War, the available documentation makes no reference to wounds he received in action. __________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 | 20100017685
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 30 March 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) reviewed his request for upgrade of his discharge and undesirable discharge and determined his discharge was properly issued, but the characterization of service was inequitable. 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 for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017686
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017686 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 | 20100017690
He was treated for his shrapnel wound and other injuries and was released with his medical records to his unit. In this case, the applicant's name is not shown on the Vietnam casualty roster, his DA Form 20 does not reflect a combat wound, his record is void of any orders that show he was awarded the Purple Heart, and there is no conclusive evidence in his service personnel records that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017694
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017694 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 | 20100017704
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request that his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) be corrected to show he was separated in the rank of sergeant. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20090011800, on 9 March 2010. A review of the available records fails to reveal that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017705
The advisory opinion recommended his records be corrected to show he enlisted in MOS 71LF5 and he was eligible for the SLRP at the $20,000.00 level. The applicant's military records should be corrected to show his DA Form 5261-4-R, was also amended to include the sentence, "If a student loan is later determined to not be eligible for payment for any reason, the ABCMR may pay the loan, at its sole discretion, in accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552." As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017709
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017709 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 | 20100017710
Award and add to item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the Combat Action Badge for Iraq and any other awards pertaining to Iraq; and c. Correcting in items 19a (Mailing Address After Separation) and 19b (Nearest Relative) to read MI for Michigan instead of MD for Maryland. The applicant's separation orders identify him as a PFC. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017711
The applicant states his records should show his service in Vietnam. His DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows he performed duties as a clerk typist while assigned to the 98th Transportation Detachment in the Republic of Vietnam during the period 31 August 1963 through 18 September 1964. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 26 of his DD Form 214 the: * National Defense Service Medal * Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017712
There is no evidence to show the applicant was awarded a second ARCOM or the BSM. As such, there is insufficient evidence in which to grant his request. ____________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 | 20100017713
There are no orders in his military records that show he was promoted to the rank of SP4 while he was serving in an active duty status. His active duty military records do not show he was promoted to the rank of SP4. Therefore, his DD Form 214 correctly shows his rank as PFC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017714
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Air Medal with Numeral 29 and Oak Leaf Cluster and "V" Device, Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross, and Senior Aviation Badge. His military records show he enlisted in the U.S. Army 5 August 1968. General Orders Number 8938 issued by the 1st Aviation Brigade on 9 September 1970 awarded him the Air Medal with Numerals 2 through 31 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017715
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to at least a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017716
Upon conclusion, she was dejected and claimed that she went before the commander along with several members of her chain of command. NJP is wholly set aside when the commander who imposed the punishment, a successor-in-command, or a superior authority sets aside all punishment imposed upon an individual under Article 15. Additionally, an inquiry was made by the SJA through the trial counsel and it was determined by members of her chain of command that the imposing commander allowed her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017717
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). His record contains and he also provided a copy of a DA Form 20 which shows in item 31 (Foreign Service) he served a tour of duty in Vietnam during the period 21 August 1971 to 26 March 1972.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017719
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * Iraq Campaign Medal with 3 bronze service stars * Army Service Ribbon * Overseas Service Ribbon 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members who have served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). The applicant's USMC service in Iraq cannot be verified using the ARNG records available.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017722
In the original proceedings, the Board found that the applicant had been properly assigned a disability rating from the Army based on the unfitting conditions diagnosed at the time. The letter, dated 14 May 2009, written by a representative from The American Legion and provided by the applicant states that: a. the applicant was rated 30 percent disabled for a period of 5 years while on the temporary disability retired list (TDRL); b. the VA rated him 40 percent disabled for the same...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017723
During his USAR service, he was periodically called to active duty, but only for the purposes of active duty for training (ADT) and active duty for special work (ADSW). Per Army Regulation 135-200, the applicant would have completed a DA Form 1058-R each time he returned to active duty acknowledging that the active duty service would not qualify him for a 20-year retirement. The applicant's delay (15 years in the applicant's current case and 3 years in his original case) in filing his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017729
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his social security number (SSN) as "3xx-4x-xxxx" instead of "8xx-7x-xxxx." The evidence of record shows upon his entry on active duty, a DA Form 20 was created and listed his SSN as "8xx-4x-xxxx." The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which confirms his correct SSN, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017732
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Silver Star is awarded for gallantry in action against the enemy. The evidence of record shows he performed infantryman duties in a Cavalry unit during his RVN tour; however, by regulation, in order to support award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, a member must have been awarded and served in an infantry MOS while assigned to an infantry unit.