ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023723
However, the record does contain a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), the regulation under which this Board operates, states that applicants do not have a right to a hearing before the ABCMR. His DA Form 20 confirms he was authorized the NDSM, VSM, RVN Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023723
However, the record does contain a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), the regulation under which this Board operates, states that applicants do not have a right to a hearing before the ABCMR. His DA Form 20 confirms he was authorized the NDSM, VSM, RVN Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023730
Nothing in five typical documents shows he was injured or wounded as a result of hostile action or that he was awarded the Purple Heart: * item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show a combat wound or injury * his records do not contain general orders awarding him the Purple Heart * his name is not shown on the Vietnam casualty roster * a review of the Awards and Decorations Computer Assisted Retrieval System maintained by the U.S. Army Human Resources...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023731
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the first digit of his social security number (SSN) as "5" instead of "2."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023733
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his last name as "Txxxxy" instead of "Dxxm." The evidence of record shows that upon enlistment in the Army, the applicant listed his last name as "Dxxm." _______ _ _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 | 20110023736
Upon service of his sentence to confinement, the applicant was released from USACA on excess leave on 2 July 1986 to await appellate review of his GCM conviction. The applicant was discharged with a BCD on 15 April 1987. There is insufficient evidence to support a grant of clemency in the applicant's case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023737
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show the following awards: * Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) * Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM) * Soldier's Medal 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023738
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (6th Award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 by deleting the ARCOM (5th Award) and adding the ARCOM (6th Award). __________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023740
A review of the applicant's military records reveals: a. he served in the Regular Army from 1967 to 1970 and again from 1977 to his retirement on 31 December 1993; b. he attained the rank of sergeant first class/pay grade E-7 and completed 20 years of active duty service; and c. without exception, every document in his military records shows the same spelling of his last name without the additional letter "e." 3. The applicant served in the Regular Army under the spelling of the last name...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023746
The applicant requests the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and Purple Heart be added to his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from active Duty). Based on his service in Vietnam and participation in three campaigns, he is entitled to the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023757
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show decorations he earned for his overseas service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). His DD Form 214 shows in: * item 12f (Foreign Service) - 2 months and 22 days * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) no awards for service in support of the Global War on Terrorism or OIF 4. Evidence shows he was deployed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023760
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military personnel service records to show his last name as Sc*** instead of Ca***. He has not shown that the Army's records are in error as all official documents contained in his available service personnel and medical records show he was recognized by and served under the last name of Ca***.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023761
His DD Form 214 does not show award of the PH. His official military personnel file is void of any orders or documents that indicated he was ever awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. In the absence of official documentary evidence that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, the unsigned certificate he provided is insufficient evidence upon which to award him the PH and/or add it to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023762
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, in the absence of such evidence there appears to be no basis to grant his request for award of the CIB. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023764
In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated he understood that by requesting a discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charges against him or of a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. On 26 March 1993, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, and directed that he receive a UOTHC discharge. The applicant's request that his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023765
His service records do not contain orders awarding him the AM. It defined terms and provided guidelines for the award based upon the number and types of missions or hours. There are no general orders available that show the applicant was awarded the AM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023770
The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not include his Vietnam service or service dates, the company he was assigned to in Vietnam, his medical information, or all the awards and decorations he received. The applicant's record shows his service in Vietnam met the time requirements for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023771
The applicant requests that the records of his father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart and correcting his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show his wounds/injuries. The applicant states, in effect, that the FSM was injured in action against enemy forces in June 1945 and was treated at the 127th General Hospital in Nancy, France from 16 June to 3 July 1945 for a ruptured tympanic membrane of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023772
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The Soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, he must be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and he must actively participate in such ground combat. The applicant is therefore not entitled to award of the BSM since there is no evidence to show the applicant is eligible for the CIB thereby making him eligible...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023773
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he drew combat pay and was in imminent danger during his assignment in the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG). There is no available evidence of record showing that the applicant performed border patrol duties or was assigned to duty placing him in imminent danger that would have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023775
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add a marksmanship qualification badge for the recoilless rifle. The roster the applicant submits in support of his request shows he was assigned to man bunker number 3 with an M-79.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023776
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Decorations and 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 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, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 14 November 1966 through 13 November 1969 and his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023778
He states: * current regulations allow for rehabilitation for possession of marijuana * this was his first and last time * he was young and stupid 3. On 21 June 1970, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, for unfitness, with an undesirable discharge. However, there is no evidence that indicates the applicant was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their military service obligations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023781
Nothing in six typical documents/sources shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action or was awarded the Purple Heart or the Combat Infantryman Badge: * His name is not on the Vietnam casualty roster * Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show award of the Purple Heart * Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not show the Purple Heart or the Combat Infantryman Badge * His available medical records do not show he was wounded in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023788
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. His DD Form 214 also shows: * his rank at the time of entry into active duty was "Pvt 1" (private (PV1)/ E-1) * the National Defense Service Medal as an authorized award * he had no lost time 5. __________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 | 20110023790
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11 by reason of entry-level status performance and conduct. The applicant's records did not contain any documentation nor did the applicant provide any to show he received the GED during his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023792
Section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service) of his DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military service with no evidence of derogatory information in his military record. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023794
The evidence of record clearly shows the applicants SSN as it is depicted on his Social Security Card. Accordingly, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to reflect his correct SSN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by listing his SSN as it is listed on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023800
It was noted the applicant had previously requested CRSC for each of these conditions, but no new evidence was provided to show a combat-related event caused any of the conditions. Eligible members are those retirees who have 20 years of service for retired pay computation (or 20 years of service creditable for reserve retirement at age 60) and who have disabilities that are the direct result of armed conflict, specially hazardous military duty, training exercises that simulate war, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023803
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Regrettably, notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity, in the absence of additional documentation that conclusively shows the applicant sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action, that he was treated by medical personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023804
The applicant states he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-17 (Other Designated Physical or Mental Conditions), for medical reasons. His DD Form 214 should show he was discharged for a disability because he has medical records that show he had several medical conditions that determined he was unfit for the Army, such as plantar fasciitis, lower back pain, and knee and ankle pain. The evaluation was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023806
The MFR is inaccurate as a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 3 May 1993 was issued upon his honorable release from active duty by reason of expiration of term of service (ETS) and not disciplinary in nature. His DD Form 214 shows he was honorably released from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 4 (Separation for Expiration of Service Obligation) and assigned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023808
If death does not occur before age 60, the RCSBP costs for options B and C are deducted from the members retired pay (costs for option C being the more expensive), once he begins receiving retired pay. Based upon his election of Option C, had the applicant died prior to reaching age 60, his children would have been eligible to receive full RCSBP entitlements. Based on the foregoing, there is insufficient evidence to grant the applicant's request for terminating enrollment in RCSBP in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023809
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his correct last duty assignment in block 8a, his correct primary specialty in block 11, his correct discharge date in block 12b, his award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM), and his nearest relatives name in block 19b. However, there is insufficient evidence to determine how long he served in that specialty so no time served can be added at this time. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023812
Prior to his enlistment in the Regular Army (RA), the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) wherein he listed his SSN as "xxx-xx-xxx8." Other than his DD Form 214, his record does not contain any documents that list his SSN as "xxx-xx-xxx6." _______ _ 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 | 20110023813
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available evidence shows the applicant served under and was separated under the middle name that is shown on his 1956 and 1957 DD Forms 214. Therefore, the available evidence is not sufficient to correct his DD Forms 214 to show the requested middle name.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023814
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Thus, it would be appropriate to show this period of foreign service in item 12f of his DD Form 214. c. This deployment was prior to the 2000 change to the Army regulation that authorized recording an overseas deployment in an HFP/IDP area in item 18 of the DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023817
The applicant requests, in effect, his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge or a general discharge. Chapter 11 established policy and procedures for separating members with a dishonorable or bad conduct discharge and provided that a Soldier would be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial and that the appellate review must be completed and affirmed sentence ordered duly executed. He was 23 years of age...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023820
The applicant requests the DD Form (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) of his deceased father's, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show the: * National Defense Service Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal 2. 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. The evidence of record shows the FSM served...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023824
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was transferred to the U.S. Army Retired Reserve. There is no evidence the applicant was advised by his commander that he could elect transfer to the Retired Reserve in accordance with the guidance in Army Regulation 135-175. c. There is also no evidence the applicant requested transfer to the Retired Reserve. Therefore, based on the evidence of record, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's records to show he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023826
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her foreign service and the following awards: * Army Commendation Medal * Army Achievement Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * Iraq Campaign Medal * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * 608th Ordnance Company Unit Award 2. Chapter 2 contains guidance on the preparation of the DD Form 214 and states: a. the total amount of foreign service completed during the Soldier's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023827
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This available records contain a Certification of Military Service issued on 23 July 1981. This form includes his dates of service and characterization of service but does not list his DOB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023829
The applicant did not provide any evidence. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants 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. There is no evidence that he was promoted or appointed above this rank/grade between the date of reduction and the date of separation from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023830
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his deployment to Iraq. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 does not reflect his foreign service or his service in Iraq. The applicant served in one campaign and is entitled to the Iraq Campaign Medal with one bronze service star for his service and to have that award added to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023836
The designated campaigns for Southwest Asia are: * Defense of Saudi Arabia (2 August 1990 to 16 January 1991) * Liberation and Defense of Kuwait (17 January to 11 April 1991) * Cease-Fire Campaign (12 April 1991 to 30 November 1995) b. In March 1994, JTF-SWA continued the drawdown of forces in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH by redeploying 3 F-16, 3 F-15E, and 3 F-15C aircraft from Dhahran, Saudi Arabia to the United States. d. Southern Watch operations continued without incident until...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023837
c. Army Regulation 623-3 (Evaluation Reporting System), paragraphs 3-23a and c state no reference will be made to an incomplete investigation (formal or informal) concerning a Soldier (i.e., charges that are later dropped or incidents of which the rated individual may later be absolved). The contested report includes derogatory information regarding his charge of careless and reckless driving. The evidence of record does not indicate the contested NCOER was filed in error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023840
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the: * Army Achievement Medal (2 Awards) * Army Good Conduct Medal * Presidential Unit Citation (Army) * Meritorious Unit Citation * Korean Presidential Unit Citation * French Fourragere * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16A1) 2. Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023844
This pamphlet shows the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry, was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for service for the period 3 October 1968 through 2 May 1970 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 48, dated 1971. Additionally, Appendix V of U.S. Army Republic of Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Awards and Decorations) provided that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023853
None of the imposed NJP's or any of the documentation which shows the Article 15 dated 6 July 2005 was set aside are available for the Board's review. The applicant contends that he was proven innocent of all charges of drug use and his rank was restored to SPC/E-4; however, a month later he was given a second Article 15 for the same offenses. He has not provided this Board with copies of either Article 15, the memorandum setting aside the punishment, or any other documentation issued by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023859
f. he believes an extension of the 6-month limit for INCAP pay is warranted since the length of time for the process to be completed (from REFRAD in October 2008 to disability retirement in May 2011) was not due to any fault or lack of effort of his own. A memorandum issued by the Walson Army Medical Support Element, Fort Dix, NJ, dated 30 September 2008, states: * The applicant would be REFRAD and returned to his unit of assignment * He was on active duty for 25 days or less with a...