ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014432
The applicant requests that his general under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. 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. Service of Soldiers separated because of unsatisfactory performance under this regulation will be characterized as honorable or under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014433
The FSM and the applicant were divorced on 28 November 2001. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. The FSM and applicant were divorced on 28 November 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014434
All of his military records which reflect an SSAN show the SSAN of xxx-xx-x891. It is evident that the applicants SSAN was xxx-xx-x891 since all the records in his military records which show an SSAN reflect that number. __________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 | CY2008 | 20080014436
The applicant requests that the seventh and eighth digits in item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 11 March 1976 be corrected. Item 3 on the applicants DD Form 214 for the period ending 11 March 1976 shows the seventh digit of his SSN is 9 and the eighth digit is 6. 4. All of his service personnel records during this enlistment and his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014439
Item 40 (wounds) of the applicants DA Form 20 does not show that the applicant was wounded while he was assigned to the Republic of Vietnam. In the absence of such evidence, there is insufficient basis to grant award of the Purple Heart in this case. ____________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 | CY2008 | 20080014440
Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for separation of enlisted personnel for unfitness or unsuitability. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014442
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Sinai, Egypt and two awards of the Army Achievement Medal. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants 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 evidence of record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014443
There is no indication or evidence in the applicant's records that she was enrolled in or completed Phase II of MOS 54B BNCOC as stipulated in her promotion orders. The evidence of record further shows the applicant was conditionally promoted to SSG/E-6 on 30 June 1998 in MOS 54B contingent upon her successful completion of BNCOC. With respect to the applicant's contention that she should be considered for promotion to SFC/E-7, there is no evidence that the applicant met grade and/or NCOES...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014445
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to show his date of birth (DOB) as "2 February 1931." The evidence shows that the DOB entered on the applicant's DD Form 214 is verified by his entire service record. The applicant reported his DOB as 25 July 1930 throughout his time in the service and signed his DD Form 214 attesting to its accuracy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014446
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 May 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014446 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's record contains a Guard Annex (Enlistment/Reenlistment Agreement ARNG, Service Requirements and Methods of Fulfillment), dated 20 November 2007, which shows in Section VII (Addendums) that the applicant enlisted for the Standard Training Program and was entitled to MOS 21J. The advisory opinion stated that the applicant requests that he receive an enlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014449
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 November 208 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014449 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests reconsideration of the Board's denial of her late husband's request to upgrade his Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD). Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the FSM's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20070006135 on 16 October 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014451
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. His mother did not want him to go to Vietnam; however, having completed basic training, the first thing he had ever tried away from home, he thought he could handle anything. The separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed that the applicant be reduced to pay grade E-1 and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014453
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, it would be appropriate to award her the AGCM for her qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 4 September 1997 through 3 September 2000, and to add this award to her record and separation document at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding her the Army Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014457
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 3 (Grade, Rate, Rank, and Date of Appointment) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to show that he was a staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6 at the time of his discharge from the Regular Army on 26 October 1953. The applicant's military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 26 October 1950, and that he was honorably discharged after completing 3 years and 1 day of continuous active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014461
The applicant provides the following additional documentary evidence in support of her application: a. the FSMs WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, Honorable Discharge), dated 12 November 1945; b. the FSM's certificate of death, dated 17 July 2007; c. certificate of marriage, dated 9 June 1951; d. witness letter, dated 13 January 2002, from a former unit member; and e. operational history sheet of the 438th Signal Heavy Construction Battalion from April 1943 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014463
The evidence of record also shows that the applicant's monthly SBP premium is being deducted from his military retired pay. The evidence of record confirms that the applicants SBP election is correctly recorded in his military service records and the correct SBP premium is being deducted from his military retired pay by the DFAS. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080014463 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014464
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to her date of rank for major from 11 July 2004 to 25 May 2004. The applicant states, in effect, that she was in a mobilized status when the 2004 Army Medical Department (AMEDD) board results were released and that should be her date of rank. The applicant submits a copy of her promotion memorandum, dated 22 July 2004, showing she was promoted to major with an effective date and date of rank of 11 July 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014465
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show that he served 2 years of active duty in the Army of the United States, and that he be issued a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for his active duty service. The applicant's military records contained a National Archives (NA) Form 13038 (Certification of Military Service), issued on 15 October 1998, which essentially shows that the applicant served on active duty as a member...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014466
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) for his period of service ending on 4 March 2004 to show that he served in Afghanistan from 22 February 2004 to 4 March 2004. He also requests correction of Item 12f (Foreign Service) of this DD Form 214 to show this overseas service. Records of his assignments during this period of active duty are not available for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014467
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants military service records contain a statement on Headquarters, U.S. Army Reception Station, U.S. Army Training Center, Infantry, Fort Lewis, Washington, letterhead, dated 29 September 1967. The applicant's military service records contain a DA Form 3082-R (Statement of Medical Condition), dated 12 September 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014468
On 25 January 1988, the applicant's commander recommended him for an under other than honorable conditions discharge due to drug abuse under the provisions of Chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations). However, the medical records show he was prescribed Robaxin and Motrin, placed on quarters for 24 hours, and returned to duty. Medical records submitted by the applicant show his medical condition over 20 years after his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014472
The applicant requests that Item 6a (Grade, Rate or Rank) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 18 November 1977 be corrected to show sergeant instead of SP5 (specialist five). Company C, 864th Engineer Battalion Unit Orders Number 8, dated 3 April 1975, submitted by the applicant, appointed the applicant as an Acting Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) in the rank of sergeant/pay grade E-5. Five enlisted evaluation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014473
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 16 May 1972, be corrected to show that he entered active duty on 15 September 1967. On 22 May 1968, he reenlisted for a period of 4 years and training as a welder. The applicant reenlisted on 22 May 1968 for a period of 4 years and his DD Form 214 correctly reflects that he entered on the period of service covered by the DD Form 214 on that date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014480
The applicant states, in effect, he was medically disqualified for service due to a condition resulting from the physical requirements of service. The applicant states, in effect, he was medically disqualified for service due to a condition resulting from the physical requirements of service and he was told that he may be eligible for a special Reserve medical disability retirement. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to grant the applicant's request based on a physical disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014481
On 30 September 1987, the applicants unit commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 13-2, for unsatisfactory performance based on failure to meet acceptable military standards. Therefore, there is no basis to grant an honorable discharge. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014482
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show that he received the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service in the Republic of Vietnam. It does not show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The evidence clearly shows that the applicant was awarded an infantryman MOS and was assigned to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size while assigned in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014483
The facts and circumstances of the applicant's discharge are not available for review with this case; however, the DD Form 214 he was issued on 15 October 1975 shows he was discharged under the provision of paragraph 13-5A(1) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for unfitness, with a character of service of under conditions other than honorable. This regulation prescribed that an undesirable discharge was normally issued unless the particular circumstances warranted a general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014484
The applicant requests, in effect, that the DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 May 2005 in her Official Military Personnel File on the Interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS) be removed and the corrected DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 May 2005 be filed in her military records. The applicant states that the DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 May 2005 that is in her military records is not the final...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014488
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants 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. On 5 March 1986, the applicant requested immediate discharge under Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 16. Army Regulation 601-280 (Army Retention Program) states that the RE codes contained on military discharge documents determine whether or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014490
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants 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. On 20 June 1977, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued a Discharge Certificate Under Other Than Honorable Conditions. On 2 March 1983, the Army Discharge Review Board denied...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014491
Army Regulation 635-40 governs the evaluation for physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individuals medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge or retirement, may be sufficient to qualify the individual for DVA benefits based on an evaluation by that agency. Medical evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014492
On 13 November 1984, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, due to a pattern of misconduct. On 10 September 1996, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicants request for an upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014494
The applicant requests, in effect, change of his discharge to something other than the Trainee Discharge Program (TDP). The company commander recommended that the applicant be separated with an honorable discharge under the TDP. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014497
On 17 July 1972, the separation authority waived any further rehabilitation efforts, approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of AR 635-212 by reason of unfitness, and directed the applicant be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The evidence of record shows that the applicant had two instances of AWOL while still in AIT, including a lengthy period of 238 days. Further, the applicant's discharge accurately reflects his overall record of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014498
The applicant's military records show that she enlisted in the Regular Army on 25 May 1999. On 4 December 2003, an informal PEB found the applicant physically unfit due to bilateral knee pain with a 10 percent disability rating, and recommended that she be separated with severance pay if otherwise qualified. However, an award of a DVA rating does not establish error or injustice in whether or not an Army rating is given, or in an Army rating that is given.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014499
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and reinstatement on the sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7 Promotion List. On 2 October 2007, the applicant's records were considered for promotion to SFC by the STAB portion of the FY2008 Master Sergeant Promotion Board; however, the applicant was not selected. With respect to the applicant's promotion, the evidence of record shows that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014506
The applicant's signature is not included in Part IIe of the contested OER. Part Vc includes the entry "Officer would best serve the Army in OPCF/18." It is noted that the senior rater commented in Part VIIc of the contested OER that "Though new to the SOF community, " However, the applicant received three OERs which indicate he performed duties as a Battalion Chaplain with the 7th Special Forces Group at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014507
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. On 14 November 1990, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014508
The IG report noted that, previous to the riot, there had been minor altercations in the post exchange between Negroes and Italians, and even between Italians and white American Soldiers. The IG report noted that none of the MPs who quelled the riot could or would identify a single Negro as having participated in the riot although they were in a fully-lighted orderly room for from 15 to 30 minutes with a large number of the rioters. The FSM's records should be corrected to restore to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014510
Records show the applicant completed a qualifying period of active Federal service for issuance of the Army Lapel Button. In any event, while letters of appreciation and/or commendation may be filed in military service records, they are not recorded on the DD Form 214. As a matter of information, awards and service medals are not issued by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014511
On 16 February 2008, the applicant was placed on the retired list. The applicant's records should be corrected to show he was promoted to SGT/E-5, effective 15 February 2008, and that he was placed on the retired list in the rank and grade of SGT/E-5 effective 16 February 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending Orders 325-0269, Department of the Army, Headquarters, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014513
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 October 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014513 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests removal of an erroneous enlistment contract from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the DD Form 4, dated 14 March 1991, from his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014516
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show entitlement to an $8,000.00 HIGRAD bonus based on his successful completion of Officer Candidate School (OCS) and commissioning as an officer. In an advisory opinion, dated 20 April 2006, the Army G-1, Director of Military Personnel Management, stated that due to the urgent need for OCS applicants, the Army implemented an enlistment bonus of $8,000.00 for OCS applicants as an extension of the current policy of paying an enlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014517
The applicant requests, in effect, that the date he entered active duty on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 31 August 1984 be corrected to a date in 1964. Therefore, the date of 29 August 1974 in Item 12a of the applicant's DD Form 214 with a separation date of 31 August 1984 is correct. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Item 13 of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014518
The memorandum also states that when the ROTC scholarship contract is breached, any obligation to the Army must be satisfied through order to active duty in an enlisted status or by repaying the cost of advanced education assistance provided by the Army. In an advisory opinion, dated 4 November 2008, the Deputy Chief of Staff, G1, of Headquarters, US Army Cadet Command, Fort Monroe, Virginia, stated that the terms of the scholarship contract required that a cadet either repay the debt...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014524
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 November 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014524 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 27 March 1970, the applicant was discharged from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 for the good of the service with an undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014526
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that her records be corrected to show her name as T____ R. W____-O____. Her DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States) shows her name as O____-W____, T____ R____.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014529
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 OCTOBER 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014529 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's period of ADTS in May - July 2004 pre-dated the period of service for which he was ordered to active duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom by more than 3 months. It also stipulates that a Reserve Component Soldier will be issued a DD Form 214 when completing initial active duty training that results in the award of an MOS, even when the active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014530
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: a. item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) to show "1976 10 19" instead of "1979 04 04"; b. item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) and item 12d (Total Prior Active Service) to show the correct entries after correction of item 12a; and c. item 18 (Remarks) to show his last period of reenlistment as "23 October 1995 to 31 May 1998." He completed 2 years, 6 months,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014532
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 December 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014532 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his promotion date and date of rank from Chief Warrant Officer Three (CW3) to Chief Warrant Officer Four (CW4) be adjusted from 11 July 2008 to 9 June 2008 with all back pay and allowances. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard records and all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...