ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014309
It states that an overseas service bar is authorized for wear for each period of active Federal service as a member of the U.S. Army outside of the continental limits of the United States for the specific time frames and areas of operation cited in Army Regulation 670-1 or appropriate Department of the Army message. Additionally, he served a period of service in Vietnam that qualifies him for two overseas service bars; however, only one is shown on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014313
It provided that a commander could laterally appoint members serving in the rank of SP4 to the rank of CPL upon completion of an NCO-producing course provided the table of distribution for the unit allowed for such ranks. In any event, it was the commander's decision at the time and the applicant failed to show through the evidence of record or evidence submitted with his application that an error or injustice exists in his case. Accordingly, there appears to be no basis to grant the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014316
The applicant provides the following documents: * DD Form 214 * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * Order authorizing him temporary duty travel * Completion of Recondo course memorandum CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. To avoid confusion, the graduate of the school would be considered a "Recondo" rather than "Ranger" trained. The applicant's completion of this training is not in question; however, the governing regulation does not allow for an entry of combat skills on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014317
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 shows he served a qualifying period of service 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: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014318
The evidence of record shows the applicant entered military service using SSN 2XX-XX-XXXX, which was verified by the social security card he presented at the time of enlistment. He has not provided evidence showing the SSN he used during his military service was recorded in error. ___________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 | 20110014320
On 18 November 2001, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. 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. Table 3-1 included a list of the RA RE codes: a. RE-1 applies to Soldiers completing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014321
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his first name as "Alvin" instead of "Albin." Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. Although there are limited records, sufficient evidence shows his first name as "Alvin."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014323
Evidence of record shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and correct his DD Form 214 to show the Army Good Conduct 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 sustained while serving in the Republic of Vietnam on 23 April 1968; b. awarding him the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014327
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 12 November 2009, deleted the Iraq Campaign Medal and added the Iraq Campaign Medal with one bronze service star. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Based on his period of service in Iraq (17 November 2004 to 9 September 2005) he participated in only one campaign, the Iraqi Governance (29 June 2004 - 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014328
The applicant requests award of the Army Aviation Badge and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this award. An officer on flying status as an aerial observer may be awarded the Basic Aviation Badge. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was serving in an authorized infantry position during his assignment tenure in the RVN and at the time he was awarded the Air Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014334
The record shows the applicant was ordered to active duty from retired status and served on active duty in support of Operation Noble Eagle and Enduring Freedom from 1 October 2006 through 18 June 2009. Soldiers unable to utilize accrued PDMRA days during their current mobilization order may be voluntarily retained on active duty under the provisions of Title 10 USC section 12301(d), Contingency Operations-Active Duty for Operational Support orders (CO-ADOS), to utilize accrued PDMRA days. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014337
On 22 January 1988, the applicant was notified of the initiation of separation action against him for a pattern of misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 14-12b, chapter 14. On 17 May 1988, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The DD Form 214 he was issued confirms he was separated for misconduct, pattern of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014343
The evidence of record confirms the applicant was eligible when he entered into a Written Agreement OAB Addendum in good faith that authorized him to receive a $10,000.00 accession bonus in conjunction with his entry in the CAARNG. In view of the facts of this case and based on the recommendation of NGB and the applicant's command, it would be appropriate and serve the interest of justice and equity to correct the applicant's record by showing he entered into a valid OAB agreement and was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014345
The applicant requests payment of a $10,000.00 Officer Affiliation Bonus (OAB). He never received a bonus control number (BCN) nor was he given an opportunity to execute a bonus contract for the eligible specialty. There is no evidence the applicant executed a written agreement or was assigned a BCN to authorize a bonus.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014346
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal (KLM). Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 show the: * National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star * Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (2nd Award) * Army Service Ribbon * Army Commendation Medal * Army Achievement Medal * Overseas Service Ribbon * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014350
The applicant requests: a. transfer of the DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) covering the rating period from 8 July 2008 through 6 February 2009 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) from the performance section to the restricted section of his official military personnel file (OMPF); b. the senior rater comments be changed from "do not promote" to "promote with peers and send to ILE (Intermediate Level Education)"; and c. consideration by an appropriate a special...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014351
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct amount of foreign service. The applicant states he served in Germany for 8 months and he served in Vietnam from 29 August 1968 to 22 March 1970 which amounts to approximately 2 years, 3 months, and 24 days of foreign service; however, his DD Form 214 shows only 1 year, 2 months, and 28 days. The Board determined the evidence presented is sufficient to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014352
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation, Meritorious Service Medal, Purple Heart, and Combat Action Badge or Combat Infantryman Badge. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014354
On 5 August 2006, the applicant was notified that he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 14-12b, for pattern of misconduct. On 8 January 2010, the Army Discharge Review Board, after consideration of the applicants entire record of military service and the issues he presented, determined his discharge was proper and equitable and unanimously voted to deny his request for an upgrade of his discharge and to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014355
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Southwest Asia Service Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the designated area on or after 2 August 1990 to 30 November 1995. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show these awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014356
His complete service medical record is not available to the Board for review. the SF 88 shows the entry "Fragment in eye, mortar explosion, S. Vietnam, 1968." The available documentation shows the applicant had a fragment in his eye.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014359
As a related issue, the applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * he completed his first full term of service * the dates of his honorable service 3. However, for Soldiers who have previously reenlisted without being issued a DD Form 214 and are separated with any characterization of service except honorable, enter "CONTINUOUS HONORABLE ACTIVE SERVICE FROM (first day of service for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014360
Records show the applicant serve during a qualifying period for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and participated in four campaign periods during his service in the RVN. Records show the applicant's unit was cited in general orders for award of the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation during his period of assignment. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding in Item 24 of his DD Form 214 the: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014361
He further requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show: * he served honorably from 2001 to 2006 * the time he served in his military occupational specialty (MOS) in item 11 (Primary Specialty) of his DD Form 214 * the 6 months of foreign service in Somalia in item 12f (Foreign Service) * his combat tour * his time in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) as inactive service in block 12e (Total Prior Inactive Service) 2. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014363
The applicant states, in effect, the general under honorable conditions discharge she received was unjust because she had an active duty, back related, medical disability. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time and the character of her discharge is commensurate with her overall record of military service. Based on her record of indiscipline, including being AWOL, her service clearly did not meet the standards of acceptable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014366
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 February 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110014366 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The undated letter from the Chief, Military Awards Branch, U.S. Army Military Personnel Center which states the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for heroism on 30 June 1966 is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base adding the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014370
The applicant provides: * self-authored statement * WD AGO Form 24A (Service Record) * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) * Military Personnel Records Center Form 1-619 (Certificate for Examination of Military Personnel Records on File in Military Personnel Records Center) * two orders for the Bronze Star Medal * DA Form 20 (Soldier's Qualification Card) * National Military Establishment Form Number 4 (Enlistment Record U.S. Army) * DD Form 334c...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014371
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. His military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014382
Department of the Army General Orders Number 54, dated 1974, awarded the 1st Battalion, 92nd Artillery the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service from 1 August 1965 to 16 April 1971. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and he participated in two campaigns while serving in Vietnam. The applicant's service record is void of any orders that show he was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded or injured as a result of combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014386
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 8 January 1980, the applicant submitted a DD Form 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of the United States) to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) requesting upgrade of his under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, at the time the applicant was discharged, an undesirable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014389
The applicant's DD Form 214 indicates: a. he was inducted into the Army of the U.S. on 12 September 1952; b. his awards as the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars, Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal; and c. he was released from active duty on 19 August 1954 and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve. Service medals and awards are not issued by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). The governing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014392
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 ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The applicant was arrested and confined by civil authorities from 16 March to 22 March 1983 on the charge of bigamy. Accordingly, he was discharged under honorable conditions for unsatisfactory performance on 25 May 1983 under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014393
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20100024804, on 14 April 2011. The applicants record is void of any evidence and he has not provided any evidence which shows he ever appeared before a promotion selection board. While there is no evidence to show that such was the case here, there is no evidence to explain why he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014397
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 Army Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and any other awards he is entitled to. 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 applicant served honorably...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014403
The applicant requests award of the Bronze Star Medal based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; b. amending item 33 of his WD AGO 53-55 by: (1) deleting the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014405
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) and all appropriate medals. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the following awards to item 26 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 5 August 1965: * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Meritorious Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014406
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded. 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. On 31 January 1977, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive a UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014410
His DD Form 214 shows in: * Item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) he served 3 months and 24 days of foreign service in U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) * Item 24 the National Defense Service Medal and Vietnam Service Medal * Item 30 (Remarks) no Vietnam service 4. The regulation in effect at the time provided that the total active duty outside the continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214 and the last overseas theater in which the service was performed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014411
The evidence of record also shows the applicant earned three marksmanship badges that were not listed in item 24 of his DD Form 214. However, his unit was never cited for award of the MUC at any time during its service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal and b. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the: * Vietnam Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014417
The applicant states he was selected for promotion to MAJ by the FY08 promotion board. On 31 March 2010, he was informed that the endorsement had not been signed and that he was removed from the promotion list. The evidence of record shows the applicant was selected for promotion to MAJ by the FY08 MAJ promotion board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014418
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. He adds he reported his profile status to the CSM and the CSM deemed him "useless." His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and his discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014420
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110014420 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his date of rank (DOR) for promotion to the rank of chief warrant officer four (CW4) be changed from 25 May 2007 to 22 June 2002. In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the National Guard Bureau (NGB) which indicates that unless discharged from the USAR, a National Guard officer becomes a member of the USAR when...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014423
The authority for discharging Soldiers from a State ARNG is the Adjutant General of the State with the exception of those Soldiers who are within 2 years of completing service required for retired pay. However, there is no evidence of record to show he was ever discharged from the USAR or transferred to the Retired Reserve on that date. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adjusting his chronological...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014437
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his participation in Operation Urgent Fury (Grenada). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show the award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his participation in Operation Urgent Fury (Grenada). The available evidence clearly shows he served a qualifying period of service in Grenada in support...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014446
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, states the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the entry "One Overseas Service Bar" * deleting from item 30 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014459
All the documents containing an SSN in his military personnel records, including his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), and various orders, show his SSN as XX8-XX-XXXX. On 8 January 1971, he consulted with counsel and he 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. A discharge under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014460
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 8 September 1995, by amending item 26 (Separation Code) to show JET instead of JGA. Her DD Form 214 for this period shows the following entries: * Item 24 (Character of Service) Uncharacterized * Item 25 (Separation Authority) AR 635-200 (Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Personnel Separations)), Chapter 11 * Item 26 JGA * Item 28 (Narrative...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014462
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge and amendment of his reentry eligibility (RE) code 3 (RE-3) to RE-1 or RE-2. On 27 April 2008, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation and directed the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct - commission of a serious offense. His DD Form 214 shows: * his service was characterized as under honorable conditions (general) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014464
The applicant requests award of the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) and any other awards to which he is entitled. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014465
The applicant requests correction of items 26 (Separation Code) and item 27 (Reentry Code) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant's unit commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12b, by reason of misconduct based on his inability or unwillingness to adjust to the military way of life and to...