ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006712
The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show award of the Distinguished Service Cross, Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, Purple Heart, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. The evidence of record shows: a. general orders awarded the applicant the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for his actions on 30-31 October 1968; b. a recommendation for award of the Medal of Honor for actions on 30-31 October 1968 was submitted, the award recommendation was downgraded to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006716
The applicant requests the DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 5 January 2011, be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF). The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DD Form 215 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by voiding and removing the DD Form 215, dated 5 January 2011, from his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006717
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his record to show his correct date of birth (DOB) as 6 July 1968 instead of 6 July 1969. ___________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 | 20110006719
The applicant states: * he served in Operation Desert Storm and his DD Form 214 does not show the KLM-SA or KLM-KU * his DD Form 214 does show the Southwest Asia Service Medal * he may have separated from the Army before these awards were issued 3. Approved designated campaigns 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) 8. As a related issue, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006723
The applicant requests she be paid an Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) in the amount of $10,000.00 and the Chaplain Loan Repayment Program (CLRP) in the amount of $20,000.00. The applicant contends it was her understanding, based on information provided to her (verbally and via email), she was entitled to a $10,000.00 OAB and $20,000.00 in loan repayment (CLRP) upon completing the CHBOLC. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and Army National Guard records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006725
Item 8 (U.S. Citizen) of his DD Form 214 indicates he was not a U.S. citizen on the date of release from active service. There is no evidence in the available record, and the applicant did not provide any documentary evidence, that he was granted U.S. citizenship during his period of active service. _______ _ _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 | 20110006727
Findings: The OER for the period 20060606 through 20070409 reflected a new rating period with a new evaluation of performance. "Communicates" and "Prepares Self" are two key competencies directly related to the applicants rating during the period of the contested report. Army Regulation 623-3 states that a Change of Duty report is mandatory 90 days after a rated officer has been assigned a new duty position.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006741
He was recommending the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations), paragraph 5-13. The regulation provides 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. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged on 13 February 2007, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13, and assigned an SPD code JFX and RE Code of "3."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006746
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). On 21 June 1968, the applicant was assigned for duty in the RVN. _______ _ _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 | 20110006748
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 11 January 1967, prior to induction into the Army, he completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) which shows he listed his SSN as xxx-x8-xxxx. 3. _______ _ _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 | 20110006751
The applicant requests correction of item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 24 August 1992 to show he entered active duty on 16 May 1973 instead of 10 September 1977. His DD Form 214 for the period ending 24 August 1992 shows in: * item 12a he entered active duty on 25 February 1977 * item 12c he completed 15 years and 6 months active service during this period * item 12d (Total...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006754
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 31 (Foreign Service) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in Vietnam from on or about 25 November 1970 through 24 November 1971, a period of 1 year. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from Item 22c of the applicant's DD Form 214 the entry "0 8 1" and replacing it with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006756
In his request he also stated he understood he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and the evidence shows that the applicant was aware of that prior to requesting discharge. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006758
Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The applicant contends that the applicant suffered from PTSD and that PTSD was the reason for his court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006761
The applicant requests correction of item 16 (Date Inducted) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The evidence of record confirms the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States and entered active duty on 17 October 1955. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the current entry in item 16 of his DD Form 214 and adding 17 Oct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006762
He provides three pages from his service medical records showing he sought medical treatment on 20 June 2005 for pain in his left elbow after a mortar attack. He provides a DA Form 2823, dated 20 June 2005, showing Chief Warrant Officer 2 C------ W----- confirmed the events described by the applicant in his statement. The ADB stated, in effect, the available documentation did not show he received an injury that required treatment by medical personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006766
Accordingly, they should be added to his DD Form 214 at this time. Additionally, the applicant's unit was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation during the period he served with the unit and he is entitled to have this award added to his DD Form 214 as well. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following awards to item 26 of his DD Form 214: the NDSM, VSM with 3BSS,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006768
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct social security number (SSN). The evidence of record shows that the applicant correctly reported his SSN upon entry into the U.S. Army on 7 February 1967. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006769
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM) requests correction of the FSM's record to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The FSMs military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's contention that her deceased husband's DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support this request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006773
The intent of the Board action was to authorize the applicant the use of the earned PDMRA during his next qualifying deployment/mobilization. However, by law and regulation, other than the special authority to monetarily compensate Soldiers who were REFRAD and not able to use PDMRA during the period between PDMRA authorization by the Secretary of Defense on 19 January 2007, and publication of the Armys PDMRA implementation guidance on 18 August 2007, which expired on 28 October 2010,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006774
The applicant states that he was wounded by shrapnel during one of many fire fights and was not awarded the Purple Heart. The available records failed to show any evidence that the applicant was wounded or that treatment for such wounds was made a matter of record. _______ _ _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 | 20110006775
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His service record does not contain orders that show he was awarded the Purple Heart or the Bronze Star Medal or medical documentation that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. However, his service record is void of evidence and he has not provided any evidence that shows he was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006776
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It also states in order to award the PH there must be evidence of the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. However, by regulation in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006779
It appears he requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions or a medical discharge. However, his records contain a duly-constituted DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged on 1 March 1979 in lieu of trial by a court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) with an under other than honorable conditions character of service. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006782
The applicant, the former spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's records to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from "spouse" to "former spouse" coverage within 1 year of his divorce. The applicant provides: * DA Form 4240 (Data for Payment of Retired Army Personnel) * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Commonwealth of Kentucky Certificate of Death * 6 separate letters that were written to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006784
His DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 December 1974 does not show award of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the available records and he has not provided evidence that shows his injuries were the result of hostile action. Regrettably, in the absence of military records which show he was injured as a result of hostile action, there is an insufficient basis for award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006787
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). ____________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) AR20110006787 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110006787 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006789
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006793
The applicant requests, in effect, his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded. There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant's request that his undesirable discharge should be upgraded was carefully considered and determined to be without merit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006795
The applicant requests correction of the WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) of his deceased father, a former service member (FSM), to show award of the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Medical Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Silver Star is awarded for gallantry in action against the enemy. There is no evidence in the FSM's available records to show he was awarded the Combat Medical Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006796
Non-prior service Regular Army personnel serving on their first enlistment may request immediate discharge. He later enlisted in the Regular Army on 10 June 1974 in that rank and pay grade. There is insufficient evidence to show his rank/pay grade as PV2/E-2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006797
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. He served in Vietnam, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, was wounded in action, received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military service, and attained the rank/grade of SGT/E-5. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006798
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. On 5 December 1967, he went AWOL and remained absent in a desertion status until he was returned to military control at Fort Meade, Maryland on 11 January 1968. An undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate at the time of the applicant's discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006799
Both orders show the same SSN as shown on his Social Security card, DD Form 398, and DA Form 20. Therefore, the SSN on his DD Form 214 should be corrected accordingly. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 3 of his DD Form 214 the current entry and replacing it with the social security number as shown on his Social Security card and other official orders and documents referenced in these...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006806
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 the applicant was issued at the time of his dismissal on 6 March 2008 shows he was dismissed from the Army under the authority of Army Regulation 600-8-24 (Officer Transfers and Discharges), paragraph 5-17, by reason of court-martial, with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. An officer will normally receive an under honorable conditions characterization...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006810
On 25 August 1981, the separation/convening authority approved the findings and recommendations of the administrative separation board and ordered the applicant's discharged under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct and directed he be furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006820
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). With respect to his training, item 14 of the applicant's DD Form 214 lists formal in-service training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214. There is no evidence in his records and he did not provide any evidence that shows he successfully completed the requested courses or any training courses other than that already listed on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006822
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), Item 1 (Name) and Item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)). Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this SSN. ________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 | 20110006827
On 9 September 1970 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. On 28 September 1970, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the issuance of an undesirable discharge. On 23 November 1973, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006831
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Separation or Discharge), item 27 (Wounds Received As A Result of Action With Enemy Forces), to show Frags right arm and chest. 2. The applicant states his DD Form 214 incorrectly reflects in item 27 the entry Frags left arm and chest when in fact he was wounded in the right arm and chest. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006834
Army Regulation 135-180 (ARNG and Army Reserve Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service) states that a person granted retired pay will receive such pay in the highest grade (temporary or permanent) satisfactorily held by him or her during his or her entire period of service. By law, a person granted retired pay will receive such pay in the highest grade satisfactorily held by him or her during his or her entire period of service. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006836
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 28 April 2001 to show he deployed to Bosnia. This award should be 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: a. adding the entry "0000 06 12" to item 12f of his DD Form 214, b. adding the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to item 13 of his DD Form 214, and c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006838
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his home of record (HOR) as Pennsylvania instead of Connecticut and to show the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). The applicant provides DD Forms 214 for the periods ending 19 February 1955 and 31 May 1983, retirement orders, ARCOM orders, revocation orders, and MSM orders. Even if there was such an entry, his request still could not be granted due to the fact that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006839
Dodson appealed the EER to the Appeal Board. While Dodsons EER Appeal was pending, on 29 March 1983 the PSB barred Dodson from reenlisting (QMP). It was not until after he received the QMP decision that he appealed the EERs and appealed the QMP decision to the STAB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006842
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the German Armed Forces Parachutist Badge. Absent such evidence, there is an insufficient basis to grant relief in this case. _____________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 | 20110006844
On 17 July 1972, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. On 2 August 1972, the applicant was discharged for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 18 November 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006847
A DA Form 2496-1 (Disposition Form), dated 24 April 1970, was sent from the Assistant Adjutant, 212th Field Artillery (FA) Group to the applicant's battery commander alerting him to the applicant's eligibility for award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 13 June 1967 to 12 June 1970. It stated that 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006848
The applicant requests, in effect, his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. _______ _ 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 | 20110006850
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. For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar was authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006851
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Valorous Unit Award (VUA). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence clearly shows the applicant was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, during the period of time for which the unit was awarded the VUA. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...