ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002121
The applicant states he was awarded the BSM and ARCOM for his service in Vietnam from November 1969 to May 1970. The applicant's record is void of any evidence showing he was ever recommended for or awarded the BSM or ARCOM. It states that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002123
On 22 January 2004 the Army Physical Disability Agency (CRSC) denied the applicant entitlement to CRSC due to the fact he did not have 20 qualifying years of service. It appears from the available records that the injury was considered an accident and this is borne out by the fact that he is not listed on the Vietnam Casualty Roster and was not awarded the Purple Heart for the injury. Regrettably, in the absence of evidence that shows his injuries were the result of hostile action and not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002125
The applicant provides: * State promotion orders for chief warrant officer two (CW2) and CW3 * Memorandum, dated 14 January 2011, from the State Command Chief Warrant Officer * Various emails * Waiver approval from the National Guard Bureau (NGB) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Table 7-1 (Minimum Time in Grade for Promotion) of National Guard Regulation 600-101 states that the minimum time in grade as a CW2 for promotion to CW3 is 6 years. As a result, the Board recommends that the State...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002129
The applicant has failed to show through the evidence of record and the evidence of his application that he was ever entitled to a bonus or that he was not paid all of his entitlements at the time of his REFRAD. Therefore, the Board determined that 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 | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002132
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * orders awarding him the Bronze Star Medal * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award - Meritorious Achievement or Service) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Republic of Korea War Service Medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002134
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows in: * Item 12f (Foreign Service) the entry "0000 00 00," indicating no foreign service during his period of service * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the: * Army Good Conduct Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Army Lapel Button * Army Service Ribbon * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar * Item 18 (Remarks) no entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002135
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), a second award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), and a third award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002137
With respect to the Combat Action Badge, Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), paragraph 2-5, states the Board will not consider any application if it determines that an applicant has not exhausted all administrative remedies available to him/her. Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) shows he was awarded or authorized to wear: * Purple Heart * Army Commendation Medal * Army Achievement Medal (2nd...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002138
The applicant states, in effect, his DD Form 214 does not show his service awards and overseas service. The evidence of record shows he was deployed to Kuwait during the period 6 October 2007 through 15 January 2008; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show: * in Item 12f, 3 months and 10 days of foreign service * in Item 13, the GWOTSM and GWOTEM * in Item 18, Service in Kuwait from 20071006 20080115 2. Barring specific evidence showing dates and locations of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002141
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show that her home of record (HOR) is Texas. The applicant states, in effect, that although she entered the Army in New York she has lived in Texas since 1988. At the time of enlistment she indicated that her HOR was Brooklyn, New York.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002142
He completed a DD Form 2796 on 10 November 2003. The applicant has not provided a certificate for award of the NATO Medal. Item 13 - amend to add the: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Iraq Campaign Medal with one bronze service star * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal c. Item 18 - add the entry: IRAQ 20030412 - 20031124 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002143
The applicant requests his deployment dates in item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 August 2004 be corrected. His DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 August 2004 shows he served in Iraq from 27 March 2003 to 22 October 2003. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to amending item 18 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 August 2004 to show he served in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002144
A review of the available records shows that he served all of his service using the DOB of 17 July 1920. The applicant served in the Army of the United States using 17 July 1920 as his date of birth throughout his service. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document, along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, confirming the date of birth he now uses will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002148
It further allowed Soldiers who perceived that they will be unable to overcome a Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) bar to reenlistment to be discharged upon their request and stated that these Soldiers could request discharge at any time after receipt of the HQDA bar to reenlistment from unit commanders or upon notification that an appeal of the bar to reenlistment was disapproved. The SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table in effect at the time establishes that RE-2B will normally be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002153
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) and Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) (3rd Award). Therefore, his records should be corrected to show these awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal and Meritorious Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002156
The applicant states his nearest relative is not B____ A____ B____-P____ but rather is his mother, E____ D____ P____, and gives her address for inclusion at item 19. The Soldier is to be notified that the name and address of a relative should be someone who will know their location and address at all times. The record does not contain any clarifying information as to why his spouse's address is different than his and his children's or why he now wishes to have his mother listed as his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002159
The applicant provides: * his orders for release from active duty * a letter, dated 1 May 2006, from a former sergeant in Company N, 75th Ranger Regiment * an email, dated 6 January 2011, from a former Ranger sergeant * an email, dated 7 January 2011, from the Secretary, 75th Ranger Regiment Association * Life Membership Certificate for the 75th Ranger Regiment Association * A DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards), dated 2 January 1990 * his DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002164
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his rank/grade as sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7. _____________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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110002164 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002165
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-xx-69xx" instead of "xxx-xx-64xx." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows upon induction into the Army of the United States, the applicant listed his SSN with the number "9" in the seventh digit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002166
The applicant states he took the GED exam at Chu Lai Base Camp in Vietnam in 1968 and it is not reflected on his DD Form 214. His records reflect his education as being the same at the time of his REFRAD as it was when he enlisted. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to show that he did in fact pass the GED tests while on active duty, there appears to be no basis to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002168
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * Certificate of Achievement * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, item 18 of this DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he served in Southwest Asia from 1 November 1994 to 31 December 1994.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002171
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Iraq and all associated awards and decorations. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of this DD Form 214 to show his service in Kuwait/Iraq from 5 March to 5 December 2003. c. Additionally, he would have been entitled to award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars to designate his participation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002174
The evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in action. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 2 April 1970 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 with two bronze service stars; b. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002175
The applicant requests correction of his 13 January 1971 DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his date of entry was 17 January 1968, that he completed a 5-week "Wrecker School," and held a cryptographic clearance. There is no available evidence to substantiate an entry pertaining to either "Wrecker School" or a cryptograph clearance on the subject DD Form 214. _______ _X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002178
Item 14 (Military Education) of his DD Form 214 shows he completed the 4-week Primary NCO Course in 1981. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable or a general discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002180
Military Personnel Message (MILPER) Number 99-100 authorized award of both the Armed Forces Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, as a one-time exception to Department of Defense and Service policy, for qualifying service in support of Operations Joint Endeavor and Joint Guard in the Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina. The applicants DA Form 638 shows he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for service in support of Operation Joint Guard during the period 9 February to 17...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002181
Chapter 7 (Physical Profiling) of Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness) provides that the basic purpose of the physical profile serial system is to provide an index to the overall functional capacity of an individual and is used to assist the unit commander and personnel officer in their determination of what duty assignments the individual is capable of performing, and if reclassification action is warranted. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to show a medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002182
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 3 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 18 October 1969 shows his SSN as "xxx-xx-xxx7." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record shows the applicants SSN as "xxx-xx-xxx7" at the time of his induction and enlistment in the RA in 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002183
The applicant requests an upgrade of her general discharge to honorable or amendment of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to delete the narrative reason for separation. The applicant states: * her narrative reason for separation (misconduct) hinders employment possibilities * the incident that led to her discharge happened many years ago and she should not be made to suffer her entire life because of the mistake she made over 20 years ago * her Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002184
The evidence of record shows that subsequent to his entry on active duty in the U.S. Army, the applicant's SSN was recorded in his personnel records as "XX4-XX-XXXX" and the applicant confirmed the accuracy of this SSN. Considering the information presented by the applicant together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and regulations, it is concluded that the applicant's request is not sufficient to warrant a change to the SSN recorded in his military service records and on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002186
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his general under honorable conditions discharge to fully honorable. On 18 January 1990, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 14-12(c) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) for misconduct commission of a serious offense (abuse of illegal drugs). On 29 January 1990, the separation authority approved the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002188
The applicant provides: * her orders to deploy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) * a letter, dated 18 July 2008, from Medical Task Force 66, Baghdad, Iraq * two DA Forms 638 (Recommendation for Awards) with attached documents CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of her DD Form 214 shows she was awarded or is authorized the: * Meritorious Service Medal * Army Commendation Medal (5th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002189
This document does not show he was awarded the UNSM. Based on this information, the applicants request for the Cold War Recognition Certificate will not be discussed any further in this Record of Proceedings. _______ _ 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 | CY2011 | 20110002194
The applicant requests correction of her record to show she was retired as a sergeant (SGT)/E-5 instead of specialist (SPC)/E-4. Her DD Form 214 currently shows she was retired due to temporary disability in the rank/pay grade of SPC/E-4 with an effective date of promotion of 22 October 2003. In view of the foregoing, the applicant is entitled to correction to her DD Form 214 to show she was promoted to SGT/E-5 with an effective date and date of rank of 10 November 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002197
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal. The available evidence indicates he served in the Persian Gulf War in a designated area during a qualifying time period to be authorized the Southwest Asia Service Medal and that he participated in two campaigns. He completed a qualifying period of service for the Kuwait Liberation Medal-Kuwait and Kuwait Liberation Medal-Saudi Arabia and is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002200
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect his correct date of birth (DOB). ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110002200 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110002200 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002201
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Purple Heart and any other awards to which he is entitled. Therefore, in the interest of justice, this error should be corrected and the applicant should be awarded the AGCM at this time and 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 awarding him the AGCM (1st award) for the period of 11 October 1967 through 10 October 1969 and adding the AGCM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002204
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. Accordingly, his punishment was not disproportionate to the offenses for which he was convicted and he has failed to show sufficient evidence or mitigating...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002205
The applicant requests that his award of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and that two periods of lost time be removed from his DD Form 214. The applicant states his award of the CMB was omitted from his DD Form 214 and he was wrongfully charged with lost time from 1 July to 30 August 1971 and from 1 to 30 September 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002206
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge in two separate applications. The evidence of record shows he received NJP for being AWOL from his unit and a summary court-martial also for being AWOL. The characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and the evidence shows the applicant was aware of that prior to requesting discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002208
His request to upgrade his discharge under other than honorable conditions was carefully considered; however, is not supported by the evidence of record. The evidence shows his chain of command supported his request and he was discharged in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. The characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and the evidence shows he was aware of that prior to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002209
The applicant requests that his service in Iraq be recognized, to be awarded the Iraq Freedom Medal, and that the Iraq Freedom Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The Iraq Freedom Medal is not an award authorized by the applicable regulation for issue and wear by Army personnel or entry in military records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002213
The applicant provides: * A summary of benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs dated 13 January 2011 * Orders discharging him from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), effective 30 September 2003 * A memorandum from the Army Physical Disability Agency, dated 16 September 2003, indicating he was being discharged without severance pay * His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) dated 9 January 2001 * His National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002218
The applicant's records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 6 July 1967. Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show a combat wound and item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of this form does not show award of the Purple Heart. Notwithstanding his sincerity, in the absence of official documentary evidence such as operation orders, morning reports, after action reports, official orders to corroborate the events that led to his alleged...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002226
Army and Department of Defense (DOD) policy require a Soldier to be on active duty or a member of the Selected Reserve in order to transfer benefits. The evidence of record shows he was not fully eligible to transfer his education benefits under the TEB prior to his retirement on 27 April 2010. The applicant did not have 10 years of service; or c. be retirement eligible.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002227
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. It does contain the unit commanders recommendation for separation and a properly-constituted DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that identifies the authority and reason for separation as Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13 (Unsatisfactory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002228
Correction of her records as follows: * void her discharge from the USAR * issue her a 20-year letter for having completed 15 qualifying years of service * authorize her Regular Army retirement pay effective 12 April 1996 * authorize her access to the Selected Reserve Transition Benefits Program (SRTBP) * authorize her separation pay * reinstate her commission and reassign her to the Retired Reserve effective 12 April 1996 * correct her military records to include anything that contains...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002230
On 5 September 1969, the applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct) due to his conviction by civil authorities. After reviewing all of the evidence presented, as well as the evidence of record, the board of officers unanimously recommended that the applicant be discharged because of misconduct (conviction by civil court) and issued an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002232
The applicant states: * He was considered by a Federal Recognition Board (FRB) for direct appointment as a first lieutenant (1LT) in the Utah Army National Guard (UTARNG) on 8 October 2008 * His appointment packet was forwarded to the National Guard Bureau (NGB) on 14 October 2008 * Federal recognition for initial appointment normally takes 4 to 6 months * His packet was dropped off the system during a system upgrade * His packet was re-uploaded into the system in January 2009, and took...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002236
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110002236 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, in accordance with National Guard regulations and as indicated by the NGB advisory opinion, he was eligible for promotion to CW2 effective 4 November 2007. As a result, the Board recommends that the State Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending PAARNG Orders Number 354-1031,...