ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018730
His promotion orders specified that his orders would be revoked and his name would be removed from the promotion list if he failed to meet the Noncommissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) requirements (completion of ANCOC). Army Regulation 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions), in effect at the time, provided, in pertinent part, that Soldiers could be promoted conditionally provided they completed the NCOES requirements for their grade subsequent to their promotion. Therefore, in the absence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018734
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show all of his service in hostile fire/imminent danger pay (HFP/IDP) areas. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 by documenting these deployments in item 18 of 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 18 of his DD Form214 for the period ending 31...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018735
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a minimum of a general discharge. He further acknowledged he understood that if he received a discharge certificate/character of service which was less than honorable, he could make an application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or the ABCMR for an upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018736
The applicant states: * he served in Vietnam as a sergeant during the period April 1962 to May 1963 * his service in Vietnam and the medals are not listed on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) 3. The applicants DD Form 214 for the period ending 3 May 1967 shows the AFEM (Vietnam), Good Conduct Medal, and National Defense Service Medal as authorized awards. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018740
The applicant requests removal of the time lost entry in his record. The applicant states after the attack, he was returned to where his unit had been and they were gone. However, there is insufficient evidence to support this claim.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018744
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records by: * increasing his assigned disability rating from the physical evaluation board (PEB) from 10 percent to 30 percent or more * showing he was either retired or medically retired instead of honorably discharged with entitlement to severance pay 2. He was rated under the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD), assigned codes 5299 and 5295 for his chronic low back pain, with right lower extremity radicular pain, status post...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018748
Some of the documents filed in his record list his SSN as "xxx-xx-xxx4" while others list his SSN as "xxx-xx-xxx5." Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN of "xxx-xx-xxx4." In the absence of official orders or other documentary evidence, such as operation reports, after action reports, valor awards, witness statements, or any other evidence that conclusively shows he participated in active ground combat while assigned to an infantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018749
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 21 July 1987, the applicant's commander recommended that he be discharged under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 625-200 due to commission of a serious offense with a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), currently in effect, sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018753
The applicant requests that block 7a (Place of Entry into Active Duty) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show El Paso, Texas, instead of Brooklyn, New York. His initial DD Form 4 shows he entered active duty at Fort Hamilton, New York. There is no evidence in his official military personnel file and he provided none that shows he was residing in and entered active duty in El Paso, Texas.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018755
In support of his request, the applicant submitted: * a self-authored statement * a DA Form 3286 (Statement for Enlistment, U.S. Army Enlistment Program, U.S. Army Delayed Entry/Enlistment Program), dated 12 November 2009 * a DA Form 2366 (MGIB Act of 1984 - Basic Enrollment), dated 12 November 2009 * a DA Form 3286, dated 21 April 2010 * a DA Form 2366, dated 21 April 2010 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. (Specific Option/Program Enlisted For) the entry "IAW [in accordance with] Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018758
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Presidential Service Badge, Number 23054. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant has provided sufficient evidence which shows he was awarded the Presidential Service Badge by Executive Order 12793, dated 20 March 1992. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018762
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in two separate applications, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her maiden name. However, her DD Form 214 must reflect her service as it existed on the date of her discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018764
She states that in March 2010 she discovered that the discharge she was given from the military was involuntary because she was not told that she had a choice to remain in the Army. On 21 July 1986, her commander provided her a DA Form 2496 (Disposition Form) requesting her election to either separate for reason of pregnancy per Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), Chapter 8 (Separation of Enlisted Women - Pregnancy) or to remain on active duty to fulfill...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018766
The applicant requests item 11 (Primary Specialty) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected. His AARTS transcript shows he held primary MOS 88M2O from February 2005 to present [6 November 2006, his separation date] for a total of 1 year and 8 months. Therefore, item 11 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he served in MOS 42A2O for 3 years and 2 months and in MOS 88M2O for 1 year and 8 months.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018771
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, it is appropriate to correct the 11 March 2005 DD Form 214 in item 18 to include the statement "SERVICE IN TURKEY FROM 20030217-20030412; KUWAIT/IRAQ 20040510-20040901." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 18 of her 11 March 2005 DD Form 214 the entry "SERVICE IN TURKEY FROM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018772
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100018772 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 | 20100018773
The applicants military records are not available for review. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to show that he was treated for wounds that were the result of enemy action there appears to be no basis to award him the Purple Heart at this time. _______ _ 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 | 20100018776
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states a bronze service star is worn on the appropriate service medal, to include the Vietnam Service Medal, for each credited campaign participation. After carefully examining the applicants record of service, it appears that the applicant should have received the AGCM for his service from 7 May 1969 through 4 April 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018778
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence shows the applicant served in an infantry MOS in a qualifying infantry unit for a short period; however, it also shows he served as a scout observer and switchboard operator, neither of which is listed as a position authorizing award of the CIB in the RVN. ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018779
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general under honorable conditions discharge. The part of the finding of Charge II stating "by force and without consent of the Sergeant [T]" and the sentence were set aside. However, his first term of service conduct and achievements alone are not a basis for upgrading a discharge on a second enlistment and, upon review, his conduct and achievements are not sufficient to mitigate his indiscipline in the Regular Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018780
Those Soldiers who do not meet medical retention standards based on the criteria in Army Regulation 40-501 will be referred to a PEB for a determination of whether they are able to perform the duties of their grade and military specialty with the medically disqualifying condition. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service. Therefore, the evidence shows he was not unfit for duty at the time of his release from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018781
The DA Form 638-1 provided by the applicant shows that Permanent Order Number 132-11, dated 11 June 1992, awarded him the Meritorious Service Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster for service from 21 August 1985 to 1 July 1992. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), effective 20 August 1973, stated a DD Form 214 would be issued to all personnel at the time of their retirement, discharge, or release from the Active Army. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018783
He provides: * Physical Disability Evaluation System Commanders Performance and Functional Statement * Narrative Summary from the Lyster Army Health Clinic * Physical Evaluation Board Proceedings * Two DA Forms 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. A DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 3 August 2009, shows he was reduced to private first class/E-3 with a new date of rank of 3 August 2009. His service record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018784
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The OSRB determined the applicant signed the contested OER and his signature confirmed the rating chain was appropriate. In its consideration of the applicant's request, the OSRB cited Army Regulation 623-105 (Officer Evaluation Reporting System) which states that evaluation reports accepted for inclusion in the official record of a Soldier are presumed to be administratively correct, to have been prepared by the proper rating officials,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018786
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 26 March 1969 to show award of: * Purple Heart * arrowhead device to be worn on the Vietnam Service Medal * two bronze service stars to be worn on the Vietnam Service Medal 2. There are no orders in his service personnel records awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Army Good Conduct Medal, or the arrowhead device. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018806
He states he was wounded in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) and he should have three awards of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for the wound he received on 3 May 1971; and b. adding the Purple Heart to item 24 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 September 1994. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018808
The applicant states: * He was eligible and qualified to be promoted to CW2 on 7 October 2007 * Through no fault of his own his MOS award and promotion were approximately 8 months late * At the time his unit was undergoing pre-mobilization and mobilization for Iraq * He was eligible for promotion in October 2007 because he completed Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) on 29 June 2007 and he met the 2-year time in grade requirement * He was fully qualified 3. Evidence of record shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018817
She provided 19 DA Forms 1380: * dated 12 December 1995 shows she earned a total of 4 retirement points for 11 and 12 December 1995 * dated 17 January 1996 shows she earned a total of 2 retirement points for 16 and 17 January 1996 * dated 11 July 1997 shows she earned a total of 4 retirement points for 10 and 11 July 1997 * dated 23 October 1997 shows she earned a total of 4 retirement points for 16 and 23 October 1997 * dated 18 November 1997 shows she earned a total of 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018833
The applicant requests award of the Air Medal with cluster (known as the Air Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Vietnam Campaign Medal (known as the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 Device). There is no record of court-martial or of a commanders disqualification for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal filed in his service records. d. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018835
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect his service in Kuwait from 19960808 19961215 and to show his award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) for his participation in Operation Desert Strike. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Southwest Asia Service Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the designated area from 2 August 1990 to 30 November 1995. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018838
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. Accordingly, he was discharged under honorable conditions on 23 May 1988 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. There is no evidence in the available records to show he ever 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 | 20100018841
This document shows the applicant's unit (2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry) at the time of his assignment was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation based on Department of the Army General Orders Number 6, dated 1974. This Board action will be filed in the applicant's military records so a record of his date of birth will be on hand. His military records show he was reduced from E-3 to E-1 in February 1971 and he was appointed to E-2 in May 1971, which is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018843
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show all of his authorized medals that were not issued at the time of his discharge and that they be awarded at this time. The applicant states that he believes he is authorized more individual and unit awards than are reflected on his WD AGO Form 53-55, such as the French Croix De Guerre and the World War II (WWII) Victory Medal. _______ _ X_______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018844
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general discharge. However, his service record shows he was arrested twice and convicted once by civil authorities and he was convicted by a general court-martial for wrongful distribution of marijuana during the period under review. His character references were also acknowledged; however, these documents are insufficient as a basis to grant the relief requested.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018845
The applicant requests correction of the third digit of his social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show 3 instead of 8. 2. Item 3 (SSN) on his DD Form 214 shows the third digit of his SSN as 8. 5. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 3 of his DD Form 214 to show the third digit of his SSN as 3. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018846
Department of the Army General Orders 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service in Vietnam to Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam and its subordinate units during the period 20 July 1965 to 28 March 1973. The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation was awarded to Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam and its subordinate units during the applicant's period of service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018847
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to show he was released from initial active duty for training (IADT) in the rank of specialist four (SP4) with a date of rank of 5 April 1978 or earlier. On 7 August 2001 in response to a letter from the applicant to the President of the United States, the Chief, Field Systems Division, Total Army Personnel Command, dispatched a letter to the applicant informing him that while his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018848
In support of her claim, the applicant provided a letter, dated 4 September 1998, she sent to DFAS requesting a deemed election for former spouse coverage. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A) permits a former spouse to make a written request that an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed to have been made when the former spouse is awarded the SBP annuity incident to a proceeding of divorce. There is no evidence to show the FSM requested his SBP coverage be changed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018849
On 5 September 1980, the applicant was dishonorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 11, as a result of a duly-approved and affirmed general court-martial conviction. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Absent evidence to the contrary, it must be presumed that what the Army did in his case was correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018853
The applicant states his unit received a "meritorious award" that is not on his DD Form 214. The evidence of record supports the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show additional awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the: * Meritorious Unit Commendation * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018855
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 9 May 1995, he was discharged accordingly. The applicant's records show he was charged with being AWOL on three occasions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018857
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to Item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214 the Army Commendation Medal, one silver service star and one bronze service star to be affixed to his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018858
Counsel stated the brigade's trial counsel stated the key piece of evidence was an email received from the applicant's treating physician. b. Paragraph 3-36 states that when punishment is imposed under Article 15, UCMJ, all action taken, including notification, acknowledgements, imposition, appeal, action on appeal, or any other action would be recorded on a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ). The defense counsel seemed concerned about a possible violation of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018859
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show these unit awards. 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 the period 4 April 1966 to 10 January 1968; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018860
The applicant states: * his HOR is incorrect * his Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) shows his HOR is Germany and it should be Danville, Illinois * his first tour of duty ended in September 1990 and he obtained a European out * he enlisted in April 2008 in Germany and was told he could not keep his original HOR; however, he later learned he could have kept it * he will be medically discharged within the next 5-6 weeks due to injuries sustained during his deployment in Israel 3. Territory, it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018866
On 20 July 2009, a court order awarded the applicant interest in the military retired pay of the FSM. Thus, it would be appropriate to correct the record to show the FSM changed his SBP election from spouse to former spouse on the date of his divorce from the applicant and to provide the applicant all SBP annuity payments due from the date of the FSM's death. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018867
The applicant requests change of the narrative reason for his discharge on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he met procurement medical fitness standards and his military service worsened his pre-existing medical condition. The EPSBD found the applicant did not meet medical fitness standards for enlistment under the provisions of Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness), chapter 2, paragraph 2-23d, and that his condition existed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018869
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 2 May 1969, the applicants company commander recommended the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service, with an UD. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, stated a general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018871
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100018871 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as xxx-x2-xxxx instead of xxx-x9-xxxx. 2. His SSN appears both as xxx-x9-xxxx and xxx-x2-xxxx in his military personnel records; however, his Social Security card and the DA Form 41 completed at the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018874
The applicant provides the following: * Standard Form (SF) 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care) for the period 3 March to 2 April 2009 * DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), dated 18 March 2009 * DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile), dated 27 April 2009 * SGLV 8600 (Application for TSGLI Benefits), Part B, dated 18 May 2009 * Physician Statement, Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC), dated 17 August 2009 * Office of Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI)...