ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018278
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 DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018280
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect two awards of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM 1OLC) and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and that he be issued all of his medal sets. He had served 1 year, 9 months, and 1 day of total active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Parachutist Badge, Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018281
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100018281 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 | 20100018287
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * a service star for his already-awarded Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) * Kuwait Liberation Medal (KLM) * National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) 2. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show these awards. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018288
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100018288 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he is authorized the Navy Unit Commendation based on his service with the III Marine Amphibious Force. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018289
He states he was wounded on 22 August 1968 while serving in the Republic of Vietnam when his unit came under intense hostile automatic weapons and B40 rocket fire while leaving their compound. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 shows that during his tour of duty in the Republic of Vietnam, he was assigned to Advisory Team 1, I Corps, U.S. Army Pacific - U.S. Army Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, as an Inter Speed Radio Operator. There is no evidence in the available...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018290
On 22 April 1987, his chain of command recommended approval of his separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, with a general under honorable conditions discharge. On 6 May 1987, he was discharged accordingly. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of misconduct (commission of a serious offense) in the rank/grade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018293
The applicant requests removal of the Disqualification Statement for Award of Good Conduct Medal from his official military personnel file (OMPF). It does show he was awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the same period in which the disqualification statement was filed. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by expunging the Disqualification Statement for Award of Good Conduct Medal, dated 20 March 1996, from his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018294
The applicant, the spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her deceased husband's record to show she made a timely application for an annuity under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 September 1981 * DD Form 2656-7 (Verification for Survivor Annuity) * DFAS letter, dated 7 June 2010 * DA Form 4240 (Data for Payment of Retired Army Personnel) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018295
BOARD DATE: 21 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100018295 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was placed on the Retired List in the rank of corporal instead of specialist. He was released from active duty in the rank of petty officer third class/pay grade E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018297
The applicant requests removal of two DA Forms 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) dated 19 July 1999 and 26 February 2001 from her official military personnel file (OMPF). The document will not be removed from a fiche or moved to another part of the fiche unless directed by, among other agencies, the Army Board for the Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) or the OMPF custodian when documents have been improperly filed. The applicable regulation states that once a document...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018298
The applicant requests removal of the following documents from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF): * General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 9 March 2009 with allied documents * Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB) denial of removal of the GOMOR 2. On 5 January 2010, the applicant appealed to the DASEB for removal of the GOMOR from his OMPF and his request was denied. The GOMOR imposing authority also recommended that the GOMOR be removed from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018299
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 any unit awards he may be authorized. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and any unit awards he may be authorized. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018300
The applicant has not provided and the record contains no evidence that he completed any Army Ranger training. Only courses completed during the period that a DD Form 214 covers are to be listed on that specific DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected adding at item 27 on the 19 July 1977 DD Form 214 the Arctic Environmental Training course.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018301
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Expert Field Medical Badge and his Sinai service. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show his Sinai deployment and award of the Expert Field Medical Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding to Item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Expert Field Medical Badge * adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018303
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 20 September 2005 and his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (NGB Report of Separation and Record of Service) for the period ending 31 July 2007 to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) (2nd Award). The evidence of record shows Permanent Orders 165-009, dated 14 June 2005, awarded the applicant an MSM for meritorious service from 23 August 2004 to 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018305
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100018305 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. All documents prepared at this time show either his Service Number or an SSN of xxx-xx-x6xx. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing the applicant an Honorable Discharge Certificate, with a separation date of 1 April 1974, to show SSN xxx-xxx-x6xx; b. correcting Letter Orders Number...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018306
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he elected her as his former spouse to be the beneficiary of his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). The court order directed that the applicant receive 45 percent of the applicant's Army retired pay benefits. The law also permits the former spouse concerned to request a former spouse SBP coverage election be deemed to have been made within 1 year of a date of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018307
Page 2 of his request for discharge shows he consulted with counsel and stated he understood if his request were accepted, he could be discharged under conditions other than honorable. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned. _____________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 | 20100018309
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his entry date as 29 June 1965. The applicant's records conclusively show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 29 June 1965. ___________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 | 20100018311
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period 1 August 1978 through 31 July 1981 be corrected by adding all awards he earned during the period. Therefore, absent evidence of a disqualification, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the AGCM for his qualifying honorable active duty service from 1 August 1978 through 31 July 1981. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018314
No evidence shows he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board to upgrade his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. He would obtain the approval of his State Selective Service officials regarding the job and reports would be furnished periodically as to how he was performing. No evidence shows he completed his alternate service pursuant to Presidential Proclamation 4313 for the issuance of a clemency discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018315
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. This regulation also stated the Combat Infantryman Badge was authorized for award to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS and required that they must have served in active ground combat while assigned or attached to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size. In view of the above, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018316
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) to show all awards and decorations he may be entitled to for his service in Operation Desert Storm. His DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018318
Paragraph 39-5 (Standards Applicable to LOD Determinations) of Army Regulation 600-8-1 provided that "injury or disease proximately caused by the member's intentional misconduct or willful negligence is "not in LOD - due to own misconduct." Appendix B (Rules Governing LOD and Misconduct Determinations) of Army Regulation 600-8-1 stated that "in every formal investigation, the purpose is to find out whether there is evidence of intentional misconduct or willful negligence that is substantial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018319
The applicant provides: * message with endorsements pertaining to his request for unqualified resignation, dated 9-31 March 1992 * DD Form 214 for the period ending 1 June 1992 * letter from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, dated 28 December 1992 * Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 memorandum, dated 2 July 2003 * memorandum for record, dated 9 November 2006 * request for Contingency Operations Temporary Tour of Active Duty (COTTAD) memorandum, dated 23 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018320
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The Chief, Office of Promotions, stated that the records reviewed by the DA Selection Board did not indicate he completed the required civilian and/or other military education by the day the board convened on 4 March 2002. However, he was considered and nonselected for promotion, due to his failure to complete the Captains Career Course prior to the date the promotion board convened on 9 March 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018325
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214, as amended, shows the National Defense Service Medal, Air Medal (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster), Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device and 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart, Combat Medical Badge, Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Vietnam Service Medal with one silver service star and one...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018334
On 25 November 1986, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and 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. Chapter 10, of the version in effect at the time, provides that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018341
On 28 May 2008, he was notified of his pending separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c for misconduct (commission of a serious offense). On 10 June 2008, the separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2) and directed the issuance of a general discharge. Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018343
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 DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018350
The applicant requests the character of his discharge be changed from under other than honorable conditions to an entry level separation. He was charged with one specification of being AWOL from 4 January to 7 March 2001. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-9a(1), states a separation will be described as entry-level with service uncharacterized if processing is initiated while a Soldier is in an entry-level status (i.e., completed no more than 180 days of creditable continuous active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018353
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect a last name of "R____." Accordingly, his records show he served under the last name of "B____" as he requested and there is no error or injustice in this record to correct. ____________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 | 20100018361
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), former spouse coverage, prior to reaching age 60. The form he completed clearly stated "A member with spouse coverage who divorces AND who does not elect former spouse coverage is automatically in a "Suspended Coverage" status. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP/RCSBP coverage (without the memberÂ’s agreement) in those cases where...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018362
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Medical Badge, Army Commendation Medal, and awards for his service in Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 12f of his DD Form 214 the entry "0000 00 00" and adding the entry "0000 02 03"; b. adding to Item 13 of his DD Form 214 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018365
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. On 16 July 1973, the applicant 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. On 21 July 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018370
The applicant requests that his Bronze Star Medal and Air Medal citations be corrected to show his name includes the middle initial "E" and his SSN is ###-84-#### not ###-34-####. It is appropriate to amend 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division General Orders Numbers 1726 and General Orders Number 1941 to show the applicant's correct SSN as ###-84-#### and to issue him Bronze Star Medal and Air Medal citations and certificates with the correct SSN. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018382
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 4 September 1969 to show award of: * Purple Heart * Combat Infantryman Badge * Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018383
The applicant states his awards include the ARCOM and the ARCOM orders and certificate have an incorrect SSN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the ARCOM to his DD Form 214; and b. amending Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces Southern Command General Orders Number 14 and his ARCOM certificate to show his SSN as 4xx-xx-xxxx. _______ _ x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018384
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicantÂ’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's records contain the following orders awarding him marksmanship qualification badges: * Special Orders Number 314, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Training Center, Infantry, Fort Polk, LA, dated 6 December 1967, awarded him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018385
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides the following documents: * two letters from his Member of Congress * a Privacy Act Release Authorization * two self-authored statements * a National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) letter, dated 12 April 2010 * his Honorable Discharge Certificate * his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) * two photocopy photographs * a Standard Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018386
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: a. his date of birth as 3 April; and b. award of the Aircraft Crewman Badge, Air Assault Badge, and Air Medal. The available records show he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. There is insufficient evidence of record or independent evidence that suggests the date of birth recorded in his military records was a material error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018388
The orders show he was assigned as a chemical officer in AOC 74B against paragraph/line 104/03 and that he was previously assigned as commander; and (2) Orders 261-1000, dated 18 September 2003, which promoted the applicant to CPT/O-3 effective 17 September 2003; k. NGB memorandum, dated 1 October 2003, subject: Promotion as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the Army, which promoted the applicant to CPT effective and with a DOR of 1 October 2003; l. NGB Special Orders Number 251 AR, dated 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018389
The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 28 June 1966 for 2 years. There are no orders in his military personnel records awarding him 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 Purple Heart for wounds received as a result of hostile action in the Republic of Vietnam on 28 February 1967; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018390
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018391
The applicant requests that the Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation be added to item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 27 November 1970. The applicant's military personnel records show he participated in three campaigns during his service in Vietnam. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018392
The applicant requests correction of her records to show the effective date and date of rank (DOR) for her promotion to chief warrant officer two (CW2)/pay grade W-2 was 30 November 2009 (vice 29 April 2010), and payment of all pay and allowances due as a result of this correction. The orders show "Date of Rank: Not applicable" and "Additional instructions: You will not receive pay nor wear insignia in higher grade until federal recognition has been extended by Chief, NGB"; i. NGB,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018394
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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018396
His DD Form 214, at item 24 (Decoration Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), lists his awards as the National Defense Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal with "V" Device, Good Conduct Medal (1st award), Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14), Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16), Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018399
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100018399 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was not provided a complete dental examination and all of the appropriate dental services and treatment that he was authorized within 90 days prior to separation. Class 1 oral health is used for patients with a current dental examination who do not...