IN THE CASE OF:
BOARD DATE: 11 October 2012
DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120004677
THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE:
1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any).
2. Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any).
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE:
1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Presidential Unit Citation.
2. The applicant states he served in the 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, during a period of time for which the unit was recognized by award of the Presidential Unit Citation. He attests that all members of the unit are issued this unit citation and wear it on their uniforms.
3. The applicant provides no additional evidence.
CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE:
1. The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 18 January 2006 and held military occupational specialty 11B (Infantryman).
2. His record contains Permanent Orders 276-137 issued by Headquarters, Combined Joint Task Force-82, Operation Enduring Freedom, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, on 3 October 2007. These orders show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for being engaged in active ground combat on 27 July 2007 while he was assigned to Task Force Bayonet, Bagram, Afghanistan.
3. His record contains a DA Form 4980-18 (Army Achievement Medal Certificate), dated 24 June 2009, which shows he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for exceptionally meritorious service during the period 1 to 29 June 2009 which brought great credit upon himself and 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, and the U.S. Army. The authority for this award was Permanent Order Number 166-001 issued by Headquarters, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, on 24 June 2009. The certificate further shows his unit of assignment at the time as Troop C, 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment.
4. His DD Form 214 shows he was honorably released from active duty on 29 June 2009 and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve Control Group (Reinforcement). This document does not show award of the Army Achievement Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, or any other unit award.
5. Permanent Orders 014-12 issued by U.S. Army Human Resources Command (USAHRC), Fort Knox, KY, on 14 January 2011 show the applicant's unit was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for exceptionally meritorious performance during the period 20 May 2007 to 31 July 2008 while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The additional instructions portion of these orders state, "This order serves as official notification that a unit award has been approved for the organization(s) listed above and will serve as authority for eligible Soldiers to update their records and wear the award."
6. A review of the unit award database maintained by USAHRC failed to reveal any orders showing the 91st Cavalry Regiment was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for actions during the applicant's tenure.
7. A review of the unit history for the 91st Cavalry Regiment on the Internet website maintained by the U.S. Army Center of Military History shows the unit was not awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for actions during the applicant's tenure.
8. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Presidential Unit Citation is awarded for extraordinary heroism in action. A unit must display such gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing its mission as would warrant award of the Distinguished Service Cross to an individual.
9. 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. This regulation establishes standardized policy for the preparation of the DD Form 214. It states to list awards and decorations for all periods of service.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS:
1. The evidence of record does not show the 91st Cavalry Regiment was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for actions during the applicant's tenure. Therefore, he is not entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this unit award.
2. However, the evidence of record clearly shows the 91st Cavalry Regiment was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for achievements during his period of assignment. Therefore, he is entitled to have this unit award shown on his DD Form 214.
3. The evidence of record also shows he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for exceptionally meritorious service. Therefore, he is entitled to have this award shown on his DD Form 214.
4. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain administrative errors which do not require action by the Board. Therefore, administrative correction of the applicants records will be accomplished by the Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA) Case Management Division (CMD) as outlined by the Board in paragraph 2 of the BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION section below.
BOARD VOTE:
________ ________ ________ GRANT FULL RELIEF
________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF
________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING
____x___ ____x___ ____x___ DENY APPLICATION
BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION:
1. The evidence presented does not demonstrate the existence of a probable error or injustice pertaining to award of the Presidential Unit Citation. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
2. The Board determined that administrative errors in the records of the individual concerned should be corrected. Therefore, the Board requests that the ARBA CMD administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by adding the Army Achievement Medal and the Meritorious Unit Commendation to his DD Form 214.
____________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) AR20120004677
3
ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
1
ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120004677
2
ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2007 | 20070004965C071029
The evidence of record confirms the applicant received three awards of the BSM, two of which were for meritorious service and third, which was for heroism (valor). The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130002153
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of two Army Commendation Medals. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and two DA Forms 4980-14 (Army Commendation Medal Certificate). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Army Commendation Medal from his DD Form 214 and b. adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the: * Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016761
The applicant requests award of the Presidential Unit Citation. His records do not contain a DD Form 214 for this period of service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 26 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 20 September 1978 the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, and b. adding to item 26 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 20 September 1978 the: * Presidential Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005907
The applicant states: * he was individually recognized in October 2009 by award of the Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary heroism on 26 March 1970 in Vietnam * in accordance with all applicable regulations, directives, codes, and the Institute of Heraldry, the Presidential Unit Citation is equivalent to the Distinguished Service Cross * the Presidential Unit Citation is considered an individual award for those who actually participated in the cited action "credited by the Secretary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014610
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam. The applicant served in Vietnam during two campaign periods and is entitled to wear two bronze service stars on the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Bronze Star Medal, RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005343
The applicant states: a. it is very disturbing to know his service to his country, in a place that can only be described as "hell on earth," was not correctly documented thereby causing his entitlements to be questioned; b. he has an official photograph showing that he received the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM); he was wearing the CMB and the rank of specialist five (SP5) which is contrary to the Board's Record of Proceedings (ROP) which indicates the highest rank he attained was private...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026978
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Bronze Star Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * two or three bronze service stars to be affixed to the Vietnam Service Medal * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Automatic Rifle, Grenade, and Rifle Bars * Presidential Unit Citation * Valorous Unit Award * Meritorious Unit Commendation 2. The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011457
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 November 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090011457 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant states, in effect, his unit was awarded the MUC for the period February 2006 through July 2007, and he is requesting it be added to his record and DD Form 214 at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018054
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with the period ending 18 April 1970 be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and all awards, ribbons, and medals that he is authorized to wear on his uniform. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2013 | 20130001726
The applicant requests correction to his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Presidential Unit Citation. 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: * awarding the applicant the Bronze Star Medal (2nd award) based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge * deleting from his...