ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011635
The healthcare provider assessed the applicant as having tendonitis patellar. b. Paragraph 8-6 states that when a commander or other proper authority believes that a Soldier not on extended active duty is unable to perform the duties of their office, grade, rank, or rating because of physical disability, the commander will refer the Soldier for medical evaluation in accordance with Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness). The evidence of record shows the applicant was on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011637
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and consideration for the Korean Service Medal. The applicant's request for award of the AGCM and the KSM has been carefully considered. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he served in Korea at any time during his USAR service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011638
On 13 September 1979, the applicants company commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to discharge the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-31, under the Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP), with a general discharge. On 21 September 1979, the appropriate separation authority directed the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-31, for failure to meet acceptable standards for continued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011639
The applicant states the 101st Airborne Division was awarded the PUC during World War II and that it was passed on to him because he was in the unit. Evidence shows his unit was cited for award of the PUC from 2 June to 20 June 1966. ____________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 | 20110011641
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) that is recorded in his military service records. The applicant contends the SSN that is recorded in his military service records should be corrected to show his SSN is "XXX-XX-XXX3." The evidence of record also shows that this SSN was accurately and consistently recorded in the applicant's official military service records, including on his DD Form 214, when he was REFRAD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011642
He would have been eligible to transfer the benefit if he transferred before he left the service. If the applicant transferred his benefits prior to leaving military service he would have not incurred an additional service obligation because he had more than 34 years of service as of 1 August 2009. f. a Soldier must have no adverse action flag and have an honorable discharge to transfer benefits. There is no evidence of record and he provided no evidence which shows he transferred his Post...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011648
There are no orders for the CIB or a second award of the Air Medal in the available records. Although evidence shows he was an infantryman in Vietnam, there is no evidence of record which shows he served in active ground combat while an assigned member of an infantry unit of brigade or smaller size in Vietnam. Since there are no orders for a second award of the Air Medal in the available records, there is insufficient evidence on which to add a second award of the Air Medal to his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011655
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was discharged for medical disability. The applicant provides no additional evidence. On 10 May 1974, the applicants immediate commander advised the applicant he intended to recommend him for discharge under the provisions of Department of the Army (DA) Message Date Time Group 011510Z, dated August 1973, Subject: Evaluation and Discharge of Enlistees Before 180 Active Duty Days, later incorporated into Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011657
Both ARNG and USAR officials have confirmed she remained eligible for the bonus by entering a TPU of the Selected Reserve of the USAR. It states on transfer from the ARNG to a USAR Selected Reserve TPU, an ARNG Soldier entitled to a bonus payment will receive the subsequent bonus payment. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the record to show the applicant transferred from the ARNG to a USAR TPU on 9 July 2007, the date she transferred from the ARNG to the USAR, and to pay her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011658
His military records show he was inducted into the Army the United States on 13 April 1966. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. In the absence of evidence to show he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for such wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011659
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Bronze Star Medal and the Republic of Korea Army Master Aviator Badge of Honor. There is no evidence of record that shows he was granted authorization to accept and wear this foreign badge. He provided a certificate that suggests he was awarded the Republic of Korea Army Master Aviator Badge of Honor; however, there is no evidence of record and he did not provide any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011660
His citation for award of the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device which states he was wounded in action on 10 April 1968 in Vietnam is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base award the Purple Heart. Orders show he was awarded two awards of the Air Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 10 April 1968 in Vietnam; b. deleting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011661
The applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record), and a Certificate of Achievement. Her DD Form 214 shows she was discharged on 13 July 1993, in the rank of private/E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, with her service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence indicating she applied to the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011663
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no orders in his records that show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Furthermore, there is no available evidence showing he was ever recommended for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge or that orders were issued authorizing this badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011664
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. He was transferred to Fort Knox, Kentucky, where charges were preferred against him on 30 June 1994 for being AWOL from 9 March 1993 to 27 June 1994 (475 days).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011666
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a general or fully honorable discharge. On 11 June 1993, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed the issuance of a UOTHC discharge and reduction to pay grade E-1. On 4 May 1993 he was charged with being AWOL from 30 October 1992 through 4 May 1993.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011667
The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 1 July 1968. Therefore, in the interest of equity, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 1 July 1968 to 8 July 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. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 1 July 1968 to 8 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011668
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his deployment dates in Iraq and any awards and decorations to which he may be entitled for this service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) is awarded to members who have served in direct support of OIF. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011669
Army Regulation 140-10, paragraph 6-1, stated that Reservists were eligible for transfer to the Retired Reserve if they were medically disqualified: * Not as a result of their own misconduct * For retention in an active status (ready reserve) * Entry on active duty, regardless of the total years of service completed 13. The regulation also states that, when a Soldier is being processed for separation or retirement for reasons other than physical disability, continued performance of assigned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011672
He provides: * ARNG SRIP Policy Number 07-06 memorandum, dated 10 August 2007 * Appointment orders, dated 4 June 2008 * Oath of Office, dated 6 June 2008 * DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report), dated 3 March 2010 * Two Requests for Exception to Policy for Payment of OAB memoranda, dated 31 March and 21 April 2010 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Request for Exception to Policy for OAB memorandum, dated 21 May 2010 * WYARNG The Adjutant General (TAG) Exception to Policy...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011674
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's medical records were not available for review; however, the applicant provided extracts of medical documents with his application. There is no evidence in the available records showing he had a medical condition warranting appearance before either a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) or a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011681
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show two Army Achievement Medals, the Combat Medical Badge, and Unit Combat Patch (taken to mean a shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service (SSI-FWTS)). His records do not contain any evidence that indicate he was ever awarded or authorized any Army Achievement Medals, the Combat Medical Badge, and Unit Combat Patch. There are no orders or sufficiently corroborating...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011693
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011697
The applicant states, in effect, he has repeatedly been denied CRSC for the disabilities the DVA is granting him disability compensation for; however, he incurred those disabilities over a period of 23 years of service performing jobs for simulated and real-world missions that can have an effect on the body. There is no evidence that shows any of the disabilities claimed had an effect on his performance during his career or that any of his disabilities were combat-related. Therefore, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011699
The applicant's contention that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the Airborne Basic Course and to show the Parachutist Badge has been carefully reviewed. Based on his service in Vietnam, he is also entitled to correction of his records to show the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item 25 of his DD Form 214 for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011701
BOARD DATE: 8 December 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110011701 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He was asked about his SBP election at that time and he elected spouse coverage. The evidence of record shows the first time the applicant requested a change to his RCSBP election to spouse coverage was when he applied for retired pay on 11 March 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011704
The official stated the applicant was fully eligible for the bonus he contracted for when he enlisted; however, the control number that was placed on the SRIP Addendum was not one requested or approved. c. An e-mail, dated 7 March 2011, wherein a noncommissioned officer from the ORARNG stated he did not know exactly what happened with the applicant but when the applicant went to the MEPS the bonus system was probably down and a control number was issued. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011706
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 July 1993 to show: * he participated in the Liberation and Defense of Kuwait campaigns * in item 11 (Primary Specialty) 11B2OC2 Infantry Anti-armor Specialist * in item 12f (Foreign Service) 4 years, 8 months, 12 days * in item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized (All periods of service)) the: * Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011709
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal. There are no orders in his military personnel records showing award of the Purple Heart or the Bronze Star Medal. There is no medical evidence in the applicant's available record that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action during his active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011714
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In effect, he has been denied his right to a just retirement having served only 19 years and 3 months of creditable service. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011718
He had served 4 years, 4 months, and 5 days of total active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows his primary specialty was that of a wheel vehicle mechanic and that he was awarded the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Army Achievement Medal, the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Badge with rifle bar, and the Good Conduct Medal. Inasmuch as the applicants Army DD Form 214 contains the award of the Good Conduct Medal, that award will not be discussed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011719
To that end, he has not provided a copy of the letter or any documentation requesting transfer to the IRR at the time of his retirement. d. Army Regulation 140-10 (Assignments, Attachments, Details, and Transfers), paragraph 7-3.1(b) states "an officer (other than a commissioned warrant officer) or enlisted Soldier who has accrued 20 years of qualifying service for retired pay is required to attain 50 points annually to be retained in an active status in the Selected Reserve, IRR, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011720
The applicant requests correction of his record to show his home of record (HOR) is Ohio instead of California. His OMPF contains five DD Forms 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) which all list the same "Lemoore, California" address in item 3 (HOR). Accordingly, his HOR is correctly documented throughout his military record and there is no basis upon which to grant the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011724
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show: * only Normandy in item 32 (Battles and Campaigns) * he was assigned to the 29th Infantry Division, 115th Regiment, 2nd Battalion, Company H * show the Arrowhead device for his participation in the D-Day morning assault waves at Omaha Beach * his prisoner of war (POW) status in Germany * the POW Medal 2. As such, he is entitled to correction of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011725
In his request for discharge, he indicated he understood he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011726
A DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 25 May 1970, completed by the applicant upon his entry into the U.S. Armed Forces shows in: a. item 8 (Military Service Grade and SN/Social Security Account Number (SSAN)) "E-1 9XX-XX-XX40" and b. item 13 (Employment SSN) no entry. The evidence of record shows that either a TIN or an invalid SSN was used throughout the applicant's military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011728
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 Combat Infantryman Badge and the Bronze Star Medal. Regrettably, in the absence of evidence that shows he was personally present and under hostile fire while serving in his assigned infantry duty in an infantry unit that was actively engaged in ground combat with the enemy, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011729
The State Incentive Manager will verify accession packets as prescribed by state policy for bonus control numbers, accuracy of enlistment contract and bonus addendum, critical skill and bonus unit eligibility, valid position vacancy, and required educational level. Based on the foregoing, his records should be corrected to show that he signed the Written Agreement - OAB Addendum on 21 December 2007, the date of his appointment, and that he is fully eligible to receive the second and final...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011730
In support of his request, the applicant provides the following documents: a. a DA Form 4980-18 (Army Achievement Medal Certificate), dated 17 July 1989, that shows Lieutenant Colonel James L. H----, Commander, 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry, awarded the applicant the Army Achievement Medal for meritorious achievement from 30 March through 9 May 1989; and b. a DA Form 4980-14 (Army Commendation Medal Certificate), dated 19 June 1990, that shows Colonel Stanley F. C----, Commander, 41st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011734
A DA Form 4187, dated 20 October 2008, states a combat logistics patrol from the 1st Battalion, 151st Infantry Regiment, was struck by an improvised explosive device (IED) on 13 September 2008. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) as amended by Military Personnel Message 08-190, AHRC-PDP-A, dated 22 July 2008, subject: Revised Criteria for Awarding Combat Badges (CIB, Combat Medical Badge, and Combat Action Badge) states the CIB may be awarded to an infantryman satisfactorily...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011739
The applicant requests the Army Commendation Medal and Arizona Service Ribbon be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 9 May 1991. The applicant provides: * Orders and an award certificate for the Army Commendation Medal * Officer Record Brief * Letter, dated 13 October 1997 * DD Form 215, dated 20 March 1992 * DD Form 214 for the period ending 9 May 1991 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011740
He signed this document on 5 June 2009 and stated he understood if he was appointed as a Warrant Officer in the ARARNG he must successfully complete Warrant Officer MOS certification within two years of the effective date of his appointment unless extended by the Chief, NGB. MOS 153A was considered a critical skill on the date he accepted his commission, but his initial appointment orders (Orders 151-813) showed that he was appointed in MOS 153D. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011741
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add the former wartime service shoulder-sleeve insignia for the following units: * 1st Cavalry Division * 10th Mountain Division * Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq 2. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011745
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 29 (Qualification in Arms) he qualified as a marksman with the M-14 rifle and as a sharpshooter with the M-16 rifle * item 31 (Foreign Service) he was credited with service in Vietnam from 11 April 1967 through 18 December 1968 * item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned to duty in Vietnam with Company D, 34th Engineer Battalion (Construction) from 11 April 1967 to 16 December 1968 4. The evidence of record shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011746
The applicant requests: a. the punishment imposed on 18 September 2008 by a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ) be rescinded; b. his rank/grade be restored to staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6; and c. he receive back pay and all other military benefits for the difference between sergeant (SGT)/E-5 and SSG/E-6 from the date of reduction. When he stood before the commander in September 2008, he had no evidence to support his claim that limited driving privileges had been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011749
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) by awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). His DD Form 214, dated 9 August 2005, shows: a. he was honorably released from active duty and returned to the CAARNG after completing a total of 11 months and 24 days of active military service; b. item 12f (Foreign Service) does not show he served overseas; c. Item 13 of his DD Form 214 does not show award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011750
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the following: * Army Achievement Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Army Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) * Military Traffic Management Command (MTMC) Soldier of the Year * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with 9 millimeter (9mm) Pistol Bar * Ammunition Driver and Handler Certification 2. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011755
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: * he would like to determine if he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal per Colonel M____'s recommendation, dated 23 May 1964 * item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) is not complete * awards were received subsequent to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011757
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This document shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-XXX8." As such, it appears the SSN on the DD Form 214, DD Form 256A, and DD Form 2542 issued to the applicant at the time of his separation were all the result of a typographical error that was made on his discharge orders.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011762
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in the Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the designated areas of eligibility (AOE) on or after 11 September 2001 to a future date to be determined. The evidence of record also shows he was...