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ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050003923C070206
Original file (20050003923C070206.doc) Auto-classification: Approved



                            RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS


      IN THE CASE OF:


      BOARD DATE:        22 December 2005
      DOCKET NUMBER:  AR20050003923


      I certify that hereinafter is recorded the true and complete record
of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in
the case of the above-named individual.

|     |Mr. Carl W. S. Chun               |     |Director             |
|     |Mr. David S. Griffin              |     |Analyst              |


      The following members, a quorum, were present:

|     |Mr. Ted S. Kanamine               |     |Chairperson          |
|     |Mr. Robert L. Duecaster           |     |Member               |
|     |Ms Jeanette B. McPherson          |     |Member               |

      The Board considered the following evidence:

      Exhibit A - Application for correction of military records.

      Exhibit B - Military Personnel Records (including advisory opinion,
if any).

THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE:

1.  The applicant requests, in effect, that the following corrections be
made to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active
Duty) with a separation date of 2 April 2002:

      a.  Item 12d (Total Prior Active Service) - add 3 years to the 8
years,
9 months, and 18 days currently shown;

      b.  Item 12e (Total Prior Inactive Service) - add 3 years to the 9
years,
1 month, and 11 days currently shown;

      c.  Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations
and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized): add award of the Combat
Infantryman Badge, the Guatemala Parachute Wings, the Korea Defense Service
Medal, the Kosovo NATO Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
(GWOTSM), the National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star,
the Reserve Overseas Training Ribbon with device, Armed Forces Reserve
Medal with device, the Cold War Victory Medal (determined to be the Cold
War Recognition Certificate), the Marksmanship Expert Rifle Badge, the 18th
Airborne Corps Badge, and the 1st Special Forces Regimental Crest;

      d.  Item 14 (Military Education) - add Head Start Italy, 1 week, July
2001 and a list of 21 schools that were completed from November 1975 to
March 2000;

      e.  Item 19b (Nearest Relative) - change address;

      f.  Item 25 (Separation Authority) - change the authority for
discharge;

      g.  Item 26 (Separation Code) - change the separation code;

      h.  Item 27 (Reentry Code) - change the reentry (RE) code to 2 so he
can reenlist in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR); and

      i.   Item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) - change the narrative
reason for discharge.

2.  The applicant states, in effect, that while he was assigned in Italy,
he had two serious family medical emergencies within the same week.  He
further states that his command advised him that the fastest way for him to
get home was if he was separated for a personality disorder.  The applicant
also states that he was told he would receive an honorable discharge and
that he would be able to enlist back into the reserves after 24 months with
a waiver.  The applicant also states that a civilian psychologist has found
him to be free of any mental disorders.

3.  The applicant provides a copy of:

      a.  his DD Form 214 with a separation date of 2 April 2002;

      b.  a list of 21 schools that he states he completed from November
1975 through July 2001;

      c.  AHRC Form 249-2-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points),
dated 15 April 2004, from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), St.
Louis, Missouri; and

      d.  a Psychological Evaluation, dated 29 April 2004, wherein a
licensed psychologist stated the applicant was free of major mental
disorder.

CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE:

1.  The law requires that the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), under
Title 10, US Code, Section 1553, review discharge appeals filed within
fifteen years from the date of separation.  The applicant has not yet filed
an appeal to the ADRB concerning the separation authority, separation code,
reentry code, and narrative reason for separation of his discharge.  The
implementing regulation governing the ABCMR requires that the applicant
exhaust all other administrative remedies, to include administrative review
rights under Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1553, with the ADRB, prior to
submission of an application to the ABCMR.  The applicant has not exhausted
his administrative remedies concerning these issues.  These issues will not
be discussed further in these Proceedings.

2.  The applicant's military records show that he initially enlisted in the
U.S. Army on 26 September 1975.  He successfully completed basic combat and
advanced individual training and was awarded the military occupational
specialty 51A1P (construction, utilities worker).  The applicant served
continuously until his discharge on 30 July 1982, due to completion of
required service.  He had completed 6 years, 10 months, and 5 days of
active service that was characterized as honorable.

3.  The DD Forms 214 issued during the above period of service showed that
the applicant was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Army Service
Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the NCO Professional Development
Ribbon, the Parachutist Badge, and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification
Badge with Rifle Bar.

4.  On 12 April 1985, the applicant enlisted in the Florida Army National
Guard for a period of 1 year.  The applicant was discharged on 11 April
1986.  There was no record of active duty during this period of service.

5.  On 13 December 1986, the applicant enlisted in the Alabama Army
National Guard for a period of 1 year.  The applicant was discharged from
the Alabama Army National Guard and assigned to the U.S. Army Reserve
(USAR) Control Group (Reinforcement) effective 10 June 1987.  On 7 January
1987 the applicant was awarded the primary MOS 11B1P (infantryman).  There
was no record of active duty during this period of service.

6.  On 5 August 1987, the applicant enlisted in the Florida Army National
Guard for a period of 4 years.  The applicant was discharged from the
Florida Army National Guard and transferred to the Ready Reserve on 16
October 1988.  There was no record of active duty during this period of
service.

7.  Effective 24 March 1988, the applicant was awarded the primary MOS
54B1P (chemical operations specialist).  Effective 27 November 1989, the
applicant was awarded the primary MOS 11B2P (infantryman).

8.  The applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows that
the applicant was assigned to the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement) during
the period from 17 October 1988 to 22 May 1990, and that there was no
active duty during this period.

9.  On 19 March 1990, the applicant enlisted in the USAR for a period of 6
years.

10.  On an unknown date, the applicant was assigned to a troop program
unit.  Headquarters, 81st U.S. Army Reserve Command Orders 181-063, dated
18 June 1990, ordered the applicant to 98 days active duty for training.

11.  On 19 June 1990, the applicant entered active duty and was released
from active duty for training on 18 September 1990.  The applicant had
completed
3 months of active duty that was characterized as honorable.

12.  Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and
Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214, for
the period 19 June 1990 through 18 September 1990, showed that he was
awarded or authorized the following:  the Army Service Ribbon, the Good
Conduct Medal, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the NCO Professional
Development Ribbon, the Parachutist Badge, and the Expert Marksmanship
Qualification Badge with rifle, grenade, and machine gun bars.  The Expert
Marksmanship Qualification Badge (Grenade Launcher M203) is also entered in
Item 13.

13.  HRC, St. Louis Orders, A-07-016473, dated 10 July 1991, ordered the
applicant to 179 days active duty in support of Operation Desert
Storm/Shield.

14.  On 21 July 1991, the applicant entered active duty and was released
from active duty on 25 January 1992, due to expiration of term of service.
The applicant had completed 6 months and 5 days of active duty that was
characterized as honorable.

15.  Item 13 of the applicant's DD Form 214, for the period from 21 July
1991
through 25 January 1992, showed that he was awarded or authorized the
following:  the Army Service Ribbon, the National Defense Service Medal,
the Army Lapel Button, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Parachutist Badge,
the NCO Professional Development Ribbon (2), the Good Conduct Medal, the
Southwest Asia Service Medal with one bronze service star, and the Expert
Marksmanship Qualification Badge with rifle, grenade, and machine gun bars.
 The Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge (Grenade Launcher M203) is
also entered in Item 13.

16.  Item 8 (Awards, Decorations & Campaigns) of the applicant's DA Form 2-
1 showed that the applicant was awarded the Expert Marksmanship
Qualification Badge with rifle, grenade, and machine gun bars.  Item 8 also
showed the applicant was expert with the M203 Grenade Launcher.

17.  Item 8 of the applicant's DA Form 2-1 showed the applicant was awarded
the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon with the numeral 1.

18.  A memorandum from Headquarters, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg,
Fort Bragg, North Carolina, dated 29 January 1993, authorized the applicant
to accept and wear the Guatemala Parachutist Badge (Basic).

19.  On 4 April 1994, the applicant entered active duty and was released
from active duty on 26 September 1994, due to completion of required active
service.  The applicant had completed 5 months and 23 days of active duty
that was characterized as honorable.

20.  Item 13 of the applicant's DD Form 214, for the period from 4 April
1994
through 26 September 1994, showed that he was awarded or authorized the
following: the Army Service Ribbon, the Army Lapel Button, the National
Defense Service Medal, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Parachutist Badge,
the NCO Professional Development Ribbon (2), the Army Good Conduct Medal,
the Southwest Asia Service Medal with one bronze service star, and the
Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with rifle, grenade, and machine
gun bars.  The Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge (Grenade Launcher
M203) is also entered in Item 13.

21.  On 6 February 1996, the applicant reenlisted in the USAR for a period
of
6 years.

22.  On 13 May 1996, the applicant entered active duty and was released
from active duty on 30 August 1996 due to completion of required active
service. The applicant had completed 3 months and 18 days of active duty
that was characterized as honorable.

23.  Item 13 of the applicant's DD Form 214, for the period 13 May 1996
through 30 August 1996, showed that he was awarded or authorized the
following:
the Army Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense
Service Medal, the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, the NCO
Professional Development Ribbon (2), the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas
Service Ribbon, the Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon, the
Southwest Asia Service Medal with one bronze service star, the Expert
Marksmanship Qualification Badge with rifle bar, the Parachutist Badge, the
Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-W Bar, the Kuwait Liberation Medal,
and the Guatemalan Basic Parachutist Badge.

24.  HRC, St. Louis Orders A-10-002109, dated 6 October 1996, ordered the
applicant to 112 days active duty.  The records do not show the date he
reported for active duty or the date he was released from active duty.

25.  Item 5 (Overseas Service) of the applicant's DA Form 2-1 that showed
the applicant was in Korea during the period from 2 April 1996 to 30 April
1996, a period of 29 days.

26.  HRC, St. Louis Orders A-05-00966, dated 25 May 1999, ordered the
applicant to 110 days active duty.  The records do not show the date he
reported for active duty or the date he was released from active duty.

27.  On 15 June 2001, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army.  He was
discharged on 2 April 2002 due to personality disorder.  He had completed
9 months and 18 days of active service that was characterized as honorable.



28.  Item 13 of the applicant's DD Form 214, for the period from 15 June
2001 through 2 April 2002, showed that he was awarded or authorized the
following:
the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Good Conduct
Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Reserve Components
Achievement Medal, the NCO Professional Development Ribbon (2), the Army
Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Military Outstanding
Volunteer Service Medal, the Army Reserve Component Overseas Training
Ribbon, the Southwest Asia Service Medal with one bronze service star, the
Parachutist Badge, the Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-W Bar, and the
Kuwait Liberation Medal.

29.  Item 14 of the applicant's DD 214 contains the entry "Headstart
Italian,
01 weeks, Jul 2001//Nothing follows".

30.  Item 19b of the applicant's DD Form 214 contains the applicant's
mother's address at the time of his separation.

31.  Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) provides, in pertinent
part, that the total amount of prior active and inactive service for Items
12d and e be taken from previously issued DD Forms 214.

32.  Army Regulation 635-5 provides, in pertinent part, that awards and
decorations for all periods of service are listed in priority sequence in
Item 13 of the DD Form 214.

33.  Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and
procedures concerning awards.  Paragraph 8-6 of the regulation provides for
award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and that there are basically three
requirements for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.  The soldier must
be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, he must be
assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in
active ground combat, and he must actively participate in such ground
combat.  Specific requirements state, in effect, that an Army enlisted
soldier must have an infantry or special forces specialty, satisfactorily
performed duty while assigned or attached as a member of an infantry,
ranger or special forces unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size
during any period such unit was engaged in active ground combat.
Eligibility for special forces personnel (less the special forces medical
sergeant) accrues from 20 December 1989.  Retroactive awards for special
forces personnel are not authorized.  A recipient must be personally
present and under hostile fire while serving in an assigned infantry or
special forces primary duty, in a unit actively engaged in ground combat
with the enemy.

34.  Army Human Resources Command Message (Date Time Group 9 February 2004)
published implementing instructions for award of the Korea Defense Service
Medal.  This message specified criteria for the award of the Korea Defense
Service Medal as follows: a) service members of the armed forces must have
served in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea from 28 July 1954
through a future date to be determined by the Secretary of Defense; b) the
area of eligibility encompasses all land area of the Republic of Korea, and
the contiguous waters out to 12 nautical miles, and all air spaces above
the land and water areas; and c) service members must have been mobilized
with units or assigned or attached to units operating in the area of
eligibility and have been physically deployed in the area of eligibility
for 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days.

35.  Award of the Kosovo Campaign Medal and the NATO Medal for Kosovo
service are based on proof of service served in support of specific
operations beginning in March 1999.  To be eligible for award of the Kosovo
Campaign Medal an individual must be in a unit participating in or directly
supporting the following operations for 30 consecutive or 60 nonconsecutive
days and/or meet other established criteria: Operation Allied Force (24
March 1999 through
10 June 1999); Operation Joint Guardian (11 June 1999 through a date to be
determined); Operation Allied Harbour (4 April 1999 through 1 September
1999); Operation Sustain Hope/Shining Hope (4 April 1999 through 10 July
1999); Operation Noble Anvil (24 March 1999 through 20 July 1999); Kosovo
Task Forces Hawk (5 April 1999 through 24 June 1999); Saber (31 March 1999
through 8 July 1999); Falcon (11 June 1999 through a date to be
determined), coinciding with Joint Guardian; or Hunter within areas of
operation for the Kosovo Air Campaign and/or the Kosovo Defense Campaign.

36.  Headquarters, U.S. Army Human Resources Command message, dated
17 March 2004, announced the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
(GWOTSM).  In pertinent part, the message states that this medal will be
awarded to recognize all members of the armed forces of the United States
serving in or in support of the Global War on Terrorism operations, on or
after
11 September 2001, to date to be determined.

37.  HRC Awards Branch personnel have advised that the GWOTSM has been
awarded, and will continue to be awarded, to all Army personnel who serve
on active duty for 30 consecutive days, or more, regardless of where they
serve (the same criteria as the National Defense Service Medal).

38.  Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the
National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for
any period between 27 July 1950 through 27 July 1954; 1 January 1961
through 14 August 1974; 2 August 1990 through 30 November 1995; and 11
September 2001, to a date to be determined.

39.  Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, for the award of
the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon to members of the
Reserve Components of the Army (Army National Guard and USAR) for
successful completion of annual training (AT) or active duty for training
(ADT) for a period not less than 10 consecutive duty days on foreign soil.
Numerals will be used to denote second and subsequent awards.

40.  Army Regulation 600-8-22, in pertinent part, provides for award of the
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM).  It is awarded for honorable and
satisfactory service as a member of one or more of the Reserve Components
of the Armed Forces of the United States for a period of 10 years.  The
conditions for award of the AFRM include requirements for such service to
be completed within
12 consecutive years.  Service in a regular component of the Armed Forces,
tenure in elected state office, tenure as a member of a legislative body of
the United States or a state, and service as a judge of a court of record
of the United States, a state, or territory or District of Columbia is
excluded from credit toward this award but does not constitute a break in
service.  The Ten-year-device is authorized for wear on the medal to denote
each succeeding 10-year period.

41.  Army Regulation 600-8-22, in pertinent part, sets forth requirements
for award of basic marksmanship qualification badges.  The qualification
badge is awarded to indicate the degree in which an individual has
qualified in a prescribed record course, and an appropriate bar is
furnished to denote each weapon with which the individual has qualified.
The qualification badges are in three classes:  Expert, Sharpshooter, and
Marksman.  The only weapons for which component bars are authorized are in
table 8-2 of this regulation.

42.  Award of the Cold War Recognition Certificate is not governed by the
provisions of Army Regulation 600-8-22 and, as a result, is not shown on a
discharge document.  In accordance with section 1084 of the fiscal year
1998 National Defense Authorization Act, the Secretary of Defense approved
awarding the Cold War Recognition Certificate to all members of the armed
forces and qualified federal government civilian personnel who faithfully
and honorable served the United States any time during the Cold War era,
which is defined as
2 September 1945 to 26 December 1991.  The applicant may submit a request
in writing to Commander, Human Resource Command, Cold War Recognition,
Hoffman II; Attn: AHRC-CWRS; 3N45, 200 Stovall Street; Alexandria VA 22332-
0473.  Based on this information, the applicant's request for the Cold War
Recognition Certificate will not be discussed further in these Proceedings.

43.  The 18th Airborne Badge and the 1st Special Forces Regimental Crest
are not governed by the provisions of Army Regulation 600-8-22 and, as a
result, are not shown on a discharge document.

44.  Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) establishes the
standardized policy for preparing and distributing the DD Form 214.  In
pertinent part, it states that formal in-service (full-time attendance)
training courses successfully completed during the period of service
covered by the DD Form 214 be entered in Item 14 (Military Education
[Course title, number of weeks, and year completed]).  This information is
to assist the Soldier in job placement and counseling; therefore, training
courses for combat skills will not be listed.  The regulation also states
that when in doubt, refer to the course description to determine its
usefulness to the Soldier after transitioning from the Army.

45.  Army Regulation 635-5 provides, in pertinent part, that Item 19b of
the
DD Form 214 contains the name and mailing address of the nearest relative,
furnished by the individual at the time of separation.

DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS:

1.  The applicant contends that an additional 3 years should be added to
his total prior active service and his total prior inactive service on his
DD Form 214 with a separation date of 2 April 2002.

2.  In order to accurately compute the applicant's prior inactive service,
the total active service is subtracted from the total time spent in the
Army National Guard and the USAR.

3.  The total amount of prior active service computed from the DD Forms 214
available does not provide for an additional 3 years of prior active
service.  There are two periods where the applicant was ordered to active
duty.  However, there is no evidence in the record that show when he
reported or when he was released from active duty.  Therefore, there is
insufficient evidence to add 3 years to the applicant's prior active
service.

4.  Because the applicant's prior active service can not be accurately
computed, it is not possible to compute his prior inactive service.
Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to add 3 years to the applicant's
prior inactive service.

5.  The applicant contends that in addition to the awards entered on his
DD Form 214 he is also entitled to the Combat Infantryman Badge, the
Guatemala Parachute Wings, the Korea Defense Service Medal, the Kosovo NATO
Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the National Defense
Service Medal with one bronze service star, the Reserve Overseas Training
Ribbon, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, and the Marksmanship Expert Rifle
Badge.

6.  There are no orders in the applicant's military service record awarding
him the Combat Infantryman Badge and the applicant has provided no evidence
to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.  There is no evidence
that the applicant was personally present under fire while engaged in
ground combat with the enemy.

7.  In the absence of evidence, which shows the applicant was awarded the
Combat Infantryman Badge or met the regulatory requirements for the Combat
Infantryman Badge, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base an
award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case.

8.  Proof of entitlement to the Kosovo Campaign Medal and/or the NATO Medal
for service in Kosovo is best provided by the unit to which a member was
assigned during participation in the cited operations.  A member's unit
should have maintained rosters of unit members and may even have prepared
rosters showing unit and members who were entitled to the Kosovo Campaign
Medal and/or the NATO Medal for service in Kosovo.  There is no evidence
that the applicant participated in the operations required for these
awards.  Therefore, the applicant is not entitled to the Kosovo Campaign
Medal or the NATO Medal for service in Kosovo at this time.

9.  The evidence of record shows that the applicant was assigned in Korea
for 29 days.  Therefore, he is not entitled to the Korea Defense Service
Medal.

10.  The evidence shows that the applicant served in or in support of the
Global War on Terrorism operations.  Therefore, he is entitled to award of
the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.

11.  The evidence shows that the applicant served on active duty during two
periods for which the National Defense Service Medal was awarded.
Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the National Defense
Service Medal with one bronze service star.

12.  Based on the entry on the applicant's DA Form 2-1, the Board
determined that the applicant is entitled to the Army Reserve Component
Overseas Training Ribbon with numeral 1.

13.  The evidence shows the applicant had honorable and satisfactory
service
as a member of the USAR for a period of 10 years that was completed within
12 consecutive years.  Therefore, he is entitled to the Armed Forces
Reserve Medal.  There is insufficient evidence to show entitlement to a
subsequent award.  Therefore, the applicant is not entitled to the Ten-year-
device.

14.  Entries from the applicant's previous DD Forms 214 and entries on his
DA Form 2-1 show that the applicant was awarded the Expert Marksmanship
Qualification Badge with rifle, grenade, and machine gun bars.  Therefore,
based on the preponderance of evidence, the applicant is entitled to award
of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with rifle, grenade, and
machine gun bars.

15.  The applicant is entitled to the Guatemala Parachutist Badge (Basic).

16.  Army Regulation 600-8-22 does not provide the provisions for award of
the 18th Airborne Badge and the 1st Special Forces Regimental Crest.
Therefore, these awards are properly not listed on the Applicant's DD Form
214.

17.  Headstart Italian is already listed on the applicant's DD Form 214.
Therefore, no correction is required.

18.  The remaining list of schools submitted by the applicant was not
completed during the period of service covered by the 2 April 2002 DD Form
214.  Therefore, there are no provisions for entering the schools on the
applicant's DD Form 214.

19.  The applicant contends the address of his nearest relative should be
changed.  The address on the DD Form 214 was provided by the applicant at
the time of separation.  If the relative subsequently changes their address
after the member separates it does not make the entry made at time of
separation erroneous.  Therefore, the current entry is determined to be
correct.

BOARD VOTE:

________  ________  ________  GRANT FULL RELIEF

__JBM__  _TSK____  _RLD___  GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF

________  ________  ________  GRANT FORMAL HEARING

________  ________  ________  DENY APPLICATION

BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION:

1.  The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to
warrant a recommendation for partial relief.  As a result, the Board
recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual
concerned be corrected by amending the applicant's DD Form 214 with
separation date of 2 April 2002, to show award of the Global War on
Terrorism Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal with one bronze
service star, the Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon with
numeral 1, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, the Guatemala Parachutist Badge
(Basic), and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with rifle,
grenade, and machine gun bars.

2.  The Board further determined that the evidence presented is
insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.  As a result,
the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to
adding additional active and inactive service, the Combat Infantryman
Badge, the Kosovo Campaign Medal, the NATO Medal, the Korea Defense Service
Medal, the Ten-year-device for the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, the 18th
Airborne Badge, the 1st Special Forces Regimental Crest, the list of
schools completed from November 1975 to March 2000, and the change of
address for nearest relative.




                                  _____Ted S. Kanamine____
                                            CHAIRPERSON



                                    INDEX

|CASE ID                 |AR                                      |
|SUFFIX                  |                                        |
|RECON                   |                                        |
|DATE BOARDED            |20051222                                |
|TYPE OF DISCHARGE       |                                        |
|DATE OF DISCHARGE       |                                        |
|DISCHARGE AUTHORITY     |AR . . . . .                            |
|DISCHARGE REASON        |                                        |
|BOARD DECISION          |PARTIAL GRANT                           |
|REVIEW AUTHORITY        |                                        |
|ISSUES         1.       |107.0000                                |
|2.                      |                                        |
|3.                      |                                        |
|4.                      |                                        |
|5.                      |                                        |
|6.                      |                                        |


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    Original file (20100017401.txt) Auto-classification: Approved

    He states he was awarded two Army Commendation Medals on 21 March 1998 and 16 May 2001, the Army Achievement Medal on 2 March 1999, Southwest Asia Service Medal on 10 November 1995, Armed Forces Service Medal on 8 March 1996, Overseas Service Ribbon for the period 1998 to 2001, United National Medal on 24 February 1999, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal on 14 September 2000, Expert Infantryman Badge on 10 May 1996, and Driver and Mechanic Badge with Track Vehicle Component Bar on 30...

  • ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130007262

    Original file (20130007262.txt) Auto-classification: Approved

    Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show he is authorized the NATO Service Commemorative Medal, Cold War Victory Commemorative Medal, Honorable Service Commemorative Medal, Expert Marksman Commemorative Medal, Airborne and Air Assault Commemorative Medal, and the Army Service Commemorative Medal. The specifically-named awards the applicant is requesting are commemorative medals...

  • ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130005233

    Original file (20130005233.txt) Auto-classification: Approved

    The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * his rank and grade as sergeant (SGT)/E-5 * his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 11B2S (Light Weapons Infantryman) * Combat Infantryman Badge * Bronze Star Medal * Purple Heart * Air Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Presidential Unit Citation * Meritorious Unit...

  • ARMY | BCMR | CY2005 | 20050010530C070206

    Original file (20050010530C070206.doc) Auto-classification: Approved

    The official also confirmed the FSM's previously authorized awards, which included the Army Commendation Medal (four awards), Army Achievement Medal (two awards), National Defense Service Medal with 1 bronze service star, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Mobilization ("M") Device and Silver Hourglass Device, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon with Numeral 2, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge,...

  • ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002688

    Original file (20110002688.txt) Auto-classification: Approved

    The applicant requests the following awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 20 December 1991: * New Jersey Distinguished Service Award * Grenade launcher badge * .50 caliber machine gun 1st Class Badge (now known as the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge) * Cold War Recognition Certificate * Kuwait Liberation Medal - Saudi Arabia * Kuwait Liberation Medal - Government of Kuwait 2. As a result, the Board...