ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004248
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110004248 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Service members must be bona fide members of a unit participating in or be engaged in the direct support of the operation for 30 consecutive days (or 60 nonconsecutive days), provided this support involves entering the area of operations, or meet one or more of the following criteria: a. Although Army Regulation 600-8-22 designates Thailand as a U.S. Military Operation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004251
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) denial to add his award of the Silver Star to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant provides the general orders awarding him the Silver Star. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the ABCMR in Docket Number AR20100017616 on 11 January 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004252
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, and Presidential Unit Citation be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004253
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 14 May 1975. Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "XX7-XX-XXXX." Item 2 (SSN) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) and several documents in his military personnel records jacket show his SSN as "XX7-XX-XXXX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004254
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. Records show the applicant participated in four campaigns while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004259
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110004259 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 the Valorous Unit Award. In support of his request, he provides a copy of Permanent Order 263-11, U.S. Army Human Resources Command, Fort Knox, KY, dated 18 September 2008, announcing the 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense Artillery, was awarded the Valorous...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004261
The applicant states: a. he had the understanding that he would receive a medical evaluation board (MEB), but could first go home on a hardship discharge to take care of his family matters; b. he had family matters that required him to go home; c. English is his second language resulting in barriers at times with his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) care; d. he needs an interpreter to be able to understand such issues as discharge procedures; e. he is currently disabled to the extent that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004262
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. However, evidence of record shows he is authorized two Overseas Service Bars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and one Overseas Service Bar from item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004263
On 29 October 2007, the applicants command sergeant major (CSM), who was also in the ILARNG and deployed to Iraq with the applicant, submitted a DA Form 638 recommending the applicant for award of the Silver Star for exceptional gallantry in action against enemy forces on 12 October 2007. The applicants rater and commanding general recommended approval of award of the Silver Star and forwarded the recommendation to the Multinational Coalition (MNC) C-3 (Task Force Phantom) who recommended...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004264
Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his record to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the following: * the Purple Heart for wounds received on 19 February 1968. * the Combat Infantryman Badge b. adding the following to his DD Form 214: * the Purple Heart * the Combat Infantryman Badge * two bronze service stars be affixed to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004265
He served in Korea and was honorably discharged on 18 November 1951 for the purpose of reenlistment. His DD Form 214 also shows he completed 7 years, 10 months, and 26 days of active service for retirement purposes. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004267
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his period of service. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004268
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Grenada. There is no evidence of record that shows he served in Grenada in 1983. _____________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 | 20110004269
The Vietnam Service Medal was awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. Once the above awards based on foreign service are entered on his DD Form 214 the lack of time showing in item 18f would not validate the awards shown. The Board also recommends that all Department of the Army records for the individual concerned be corrected and item 26 of his DD Form 214 be amended to show he is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004270
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, paragraph 5-31, expeditious discharge program, by reason of failure to meet acceptable standards for retention with a general discharge. On 31 January 1983, the Army Discharge Review Board determined he was properly and equitably discharged and denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge. The evidence of record shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004271
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests upgrade of the FSM's undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence the FSM appealed to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004275
The applicant requests the name recorded in his military records and on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed. The DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) prepared upon his entry on active duty also lists the name he now wishes to be changed in item 1 (Name). This Record of Proceedings along with the application and supporting documents will be filed in his military record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004277
No document in his records except his DD Form 214 contains a social security number. Evidence from the Social Security Administration shows his social security number as "XXX-XX-XXX9." 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 to show his social security number as "XXX-XX-XXX9."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004279
The PEB found the applicant's condition prevented him from performing the duties required of his grade and specialty and determined that he was physically unfit due to TBI which included headaches and anxiety disorder. The PEB recommended he be placed on the TDRL with a 30 percent disability rating. On 29 September 2010, the applicant's TDRL medical re-evaluation was completed and all of his records were considered to include those from the VA that were provided by the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004282
On 26 February 2008, the applicant's battalion commander submitted a recommendation to the brigade commander that the applicant be eliminated from aviation training and the U.S. Army for failure to provide a family care plan within the established 30-day timeframe. On 10 June 2008, the Commander, U.S. Army Aviation Warfighting Center and Fort Rucker, notified the applicant that he was required to show cause for retention on active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-8-24,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004285
On 28 June 2002, the applicant was discharged with a UOTHC discharge after completing 2 years, 7 months, and 13 days of active military service. On 29 October 2007, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) voted to upgrade the applicants discharge to honorable and to change the narrative reason for separation to Secretarial Authority. Absent any evidence of error or injustice related to the ADRB RE code action taken in conjunction with the changes to the character of and authority and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004286
He further stated that affected individuals would be advised they could seek relief from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) which could adjust DORs for those who were first-time considered and selected for promotion to captain, after having served more than 7 combined MYIG (maximum years in grade) as a lieutenant. He was promoted to captain with an effective date and date of rank of 1 April 1999, based on his selection by the 1999 RCSB. There is also no evidence the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004289
As new issues, he requests an adjustment of his discharge date from 6 May to 27 October 2010 and correction of the following items on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by showing in: * item 11 (Primary Specialty) he served as a 31A (Military Police (MP)) 5 years and 5 months vice 5 years and 3 months * item 12a (Date Entered on Active Duty) 7 June 2007 instead of 11 June 2007 * item 12b (Separation Date This Period) "27 October 2010" instead of "6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004294
Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "3XX-2X-5XXX." The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his SSN as "2XX-7X-6XXX" upon enlistment in the RA. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the SSN from item 3 of his DD Form 214 * adding SSN "2XX-7X-6XXX" as it is listed on his DA Form 3027 _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004305
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show that his character of service was honorable. 2. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The applicant was properly released from IADT with uncharacterized service in accordance with the applicable regulation in effect at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004313
The applicant requests award of the Air Medal. While the available evidence is insufficient for awarding the applicant the Air Medal, this in no way affects his right to pursue his claim for the Air Medal by submitting a request through his Member of Congress under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1130. 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 | 20110004316
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect his awards of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), and marksmanship qualification badges and that his reentry eligibility (RE) code be changed. There is no evidence in his records showing he was awarded the AGCM or ARCOM during his service. The evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record do not support his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004318
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. However, his service records coupled with the Army Discharge Review Board's (ADRB) decision indicate the following: * On 9 February 1976, court-martial charges were preferred against him for one specification of selling five sets of Army fatigues and various specifications of wrongfully and unlawfully asking for money * On 9 February 1976, he requested a discharge in lieu of trial by a court-martial after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004323
The applicant requested that her records be corrected to show her period of active service from 11 through 25 September 2004 ended in a medical discharge. Therefore, it would not be appropriate to correct the record to the name requested on her application. She has provided no evidence that she incurred or aggravated a medical condition as a result of active duty service in the USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004328
The applicant requests correction of item 5a (Grade, Rate or Rank), item 5b (Pay Grade), and item 6 (Date of Rank) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). As a result, the available evidence which shows he was serving in the rank of SP4 on 20 March 1970, the date of his misconduct, is accepted as sufficient evidence with which to amend items 5a, 5b, and 6 of his DD Form 214 to show his rank/pay grade as SP4/E-4 and DOR as 20 March 1970 at a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004331
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decision denying him a transfer to a Troop Program Unit (TPU) in order to complete 20 qualifying years of service to receive retired pay at age 60. His history of employment is new evidence which requires his case to be reconsidered by the ABCMR. His ARPC Form 249-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points), dated 4 February 2010 shows he: a. was discharged from the Regular Army on 29...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004338
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 his correct social security number (SSN) as XXX-44-XXXX. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100017326 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110004338 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004344
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110004344 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 award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) (First Oak Leaf Cluster (1OLC)). _______ _ __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 | 20110004346
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device and all unit awards he is entitled to that were not awarded prior to his release from active duty. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correction his DD Form 214 to show the BSM (2nd Award) and with "V" Device. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004347
3rd Surgical Hospital General Orders Number 211 of 31 December 1967 awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 30 December 1967; b. USARV Form 157-R (Recommendation for Decoration for Valor or Merit) showing that, on 30 January 1968, the company commanding [a major] recommended, in a narrative of approximately 450 words, that the applicant be awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service for the period 19 April 1968 through 18 April 1968; c. 1st Aviation Brigade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004348
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-6-22 lists the Taiwan Straits during the period 23 August 1958 to 1 January 1959 as an authorized military operation for the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004349
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. However, his DD Form 214 only shows the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004350
He was commissioned an artillery officer on 5 March 1968 and entered active duty on that date. b. the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his 1969 DD Form 214 and adding the Bronze Star Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars, Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004352
The applicant requests correction of item 12 (Record of Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he completed 2 years and 1 month of service and he separated in March 1983. His DD Form 214 shows in: * item 12a "81 10 05" [5 October 1981] * item 12b "84 03 02" [2 March 1984] * item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) "02 03 09" [2 years, 3 months, and 9 days] * item 29 (Dates of Time Lost During This Period) 1 November 1983 to 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004353
Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested 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 provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge, could submit a request for discharge for the good of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004355
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with 1 bronze service star * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Army Commendation Medal * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar 11. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004356
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Those individuals can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the service at the time and are required to process RE code waivers.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004369
The applicant requests correction of the records of his deceased father, a former service member (FSM), to show his award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and that his BSM orders show the correct social security number (SSN). The FSM was awarded the BSM and the SSN shown was the temporary SSN issued to the FSM at the time of his enlistment. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding the FSM the AGCM (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004377
The applicant, the former spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests designation as the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) beneficiary. Title 10, U.S. Code, chapter 73, provides that a spouse loses status as an SBP beneficiary upon divorce; however, the means by which the divorced (former) spouse may receive a survivorship annuity are: a. if the service member voluntarily elects to provide a former spouse annuity; b. the election is made in order to comply with a court order; or c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004382
His DD Form 214 does not show he was awarded the Purple Heart or the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant submits a Bronze Star Medal Certificate which shows he received it for meritorious achievement in ground operations against hostile forces during the period July 1968 to July 1969. There are also no orders in his record awarding him the Purple Heart or the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004384
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decision denying him a Standby Advisory Board (STAB) for promotion consideration to master sergeant (MSG)/pay grade E-8 based on material error. The applicant states he contacted his rating chain concerning the Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) with a Thru date of 30 July 2009. A DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 7 January 2010, Subject: Request STAB Reconsideration,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004386
The human remains recovered from the crash site were so limited they precluded any determination of the cause of death and the 10 April 2009 Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command J-2 Report does not address the cause of the crash. The only evidence to document the cause of the crash is the statement from Mr. Vek that he shot down the aircraft. His statement is supported by his military award for shooting down a helicopter in the location of and at the time the FSM's aircraft went missing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004387
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded. On 8 October 1976 after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004391
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 his deployment to Afghanistan. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this period of deployment in Afghanistan.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004393
The applicant provides his DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel), dated 10 September 2010, and a notarized Spouse SBP Election Concurrence Statement, dated 15 February 2011. In the notification he was advised that Public Law 106-398, dated 30 October 2000, requires that upon receipt of this letter, a qualified Reserve Component (RC) member who is married will automatically be enrolled in the RCSBP under option C for spouse and child(ren) coverage based on full retired pay...