| Mr. Carl W. S. Chun | Director | |
| Mr. Robert J. McGowan | Analyst |
| Mr. Fred N. Eichorn | Chairperson | |
| Mr. Lester Echols | Member | |
| Ms. Marla J. N. Troup | Member |
2. The applicant requests that the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty).
3. The applicant states that he received the ARCOM when he separated from active duty. In support, he provides a completed, approved DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) and a copy of the Certificate of Award.
4. The applicant’s military records show that he served on active duty from 24 January 1994 to 30 March 2001.
5. On 13 February 2001, the applicant was awarded the ARCOM by Permanent Order No. 44-101, Headquarters, National Training Center and Fort Irwin, Fort Irwin, California. The award is not on his DD Form 214.
CONCLUSIONS:
1. The applicant was awarded the ARCOM by orders. The award should appear on his DD Form 214, but it is not listed in Item 13 (Decorations).
2. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
RECOMMENDATION:
That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by issuing to the individual concerned a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) showing that he was awarded the ARCOM.
BOARD VOTE:
__fne___ __le____ __mjnt__ GRANT AS STATED IN RECOMMENDATION
________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING
________ ________ ________ DENY APPLICATION
Fred N. Eichorn
______________________
CHAIRPERSON
| CASE ID | AR2002076285 |
| SUFFIX | |
| RECON | |
| DATE BOARDED | 20030410 |
| TYPE OF DISCHARGE | |
| DATE OF DISCHARGE | |
| DISCHARGE AUTHORITY | |
| DISCHARGE REASON | |
| BOARD DECISION | GRANT |
| REVIEW AUTHORITY | |
| ISSUES 1. | 107.0020 |
| 2. | |
| 3. | |
| 4. | |
| 5. | |
| 6. |
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002069807C070402
The applicant requests that the award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) be reflected on his DD Form 214 The applicant was awarded the ARCOM. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054167C070420
The applicant requests in effect, that his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty DD Form 214, be corrected to show the awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). There are no orders in the applicant’s record, which shows that he was awarded the AAM. There is no evidence in the applicant’s service record, which shows that he was awarded the AAM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002068212C070402
The applicant requests that his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214, be amended to add his Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), his Certificate of Achievement, and to show he was recommended for promotion to Sergeant, E-5. The applicant’s military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 2 March 1984. His promotion packet is on file in his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002074826C070403
The applicant requests that his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214, be amended to show he was awarded four Army Commendation Medals (ARCOMs), five Army Good Conduct Medals, and the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (NPDR) with the numeral 3. The applicant’s military records show that enlisted in the Regular Army on 27 January 1987. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the ARCOM 2d award, the Army Good Conduct Medal 4th award, and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002067418C070402
The applicant states that he was awarded the MSM 3d award after he retired. Permanent Orders 278-4, Chief of Ordnance, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD dated 5 October 2001 awarded the applicant the MSM for service from 1 September 1991 to 31 August 2001. The evidence of record shows the MSM 3d award was awarded to the applicant after he retired.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001057977C070420
The applicant states that he was awarded the ARCOM with V device while in Vietnam. The evidence of record shows that the applicant met the eligibility requirements for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. That all of the Department of the Army records related to this case be corrected by awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 16 January 1970 – 21 August 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2002 | 2002072811C070403
It states that the finance office in Panama that submitted the applicant’s remission/cancellation of indebtedness packet erroneously stated that the uncollected portion of his debt was $542.43, when in fact it was only $482.16. By regulation, if a soldier decides to submit an application for remission/cancellation of indebtedness and properly notifies unit and finance officials, the debt collection process should be suspended until a final decision is made on the application. That all of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001053855C070420
The evidence of record shows he enlisted on 23 January 2001 for 3 years and 00 weeks, not 4 years and 00 weeks. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below. That the applicant’s DD Form 4/1 dated 23 January 2001, item 8 be corrected to show he enlisted for 3 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001054157C070420
The evidence of record shows he enlisted on 2 January 2001 for 3 years and 00 weeks, not 4 years and 00 weeks. In view of the foregoing, the applicant’s records should be corrected as recommended below. That the applicant’s DD Form 4/3 dated 2 January 2001, item 20a be corrected to show he enlisted for 3 years and 00 weeks.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2001 | 2001059118C070421
The applicant requests that his Report of Separation or Discharge (DD Form 214) be corrected to show he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant states, in effect, that he sustained injuries while in combat in Vietnam and that the evidence he is submitting shows that he is entitled to the Purple Heart. These documents were not previously available to the Board and constitute new evidence that requires Board review.