ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014981
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his service in the Republic of Vietnam. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant served in the Republic of Vietnam during the period from 28 February 1968 to 7 February 1969. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014983
The applicant states he was awarded the ARCOM on 1 April 1977, less than 30 days prior to his separation. Although orders authorizing the ARCOM are normally required to support adding an award to a member's record and/or DD Form 214, in this case the ARCOM certificate appears to be genuine and signed by the proper award approval authority. The evidence of record also confirms that based on his service in Korea, he is also eligible for the KDSM which should also be added to his record and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014984
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he completed his first term of service. At the time of his discharge, he had completed 2 years and 8 days of his enlistment. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry "MEMBER HAS NOT COMPLETED FIRST FULL TERM OF SERVICE" from item 18 of his DD Form 214; and b. adding the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014985
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 1 (Name) of the DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his last name as "Is__l." The applicant requests that his records and/or his DD Form 214 be corrected to show his last name as "We__s" instead of "Is__l."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014988
On 10 May 1950, the applicant was discharged accordingly. There is no evidence showing that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014992
The applicant provides copies of a letter from the National Archives and Records Administration, a supporting statement for an award recommendation, a casualty list, an extract from a website, and a Department of Veterans Affairs Rating Decision which were not previously reviewed by the ABCMR; therefore, it is considered new evidence and as such warrants consideration by the Board. The applicant provides statements of support from two individuals who, essentially, attest that the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080014998
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 04 DECEMBER 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080014998 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He was convicted, pursuant to his plea, by a summary court-martial on 19 February 1960 of being AWOL from 10 February to 13 February 1960 and was sentenced to perform hard labor without confinement for 14 days and a forfeiture of $35.00. There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015002
On 12 June 2002, the company commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action to effect his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14 (Separation for Misconduct), paragraph 14-12c, for commission of a serious offense. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) issued to the applicant on the date of his separation confirms he was discharged under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015008
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 28 (Most Significant Duty Assignment) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) for the period ending 27 September 1953 be corrected to show the 65th Combat Engineer Battalion, 25th Infantry Division. This DD Form 214 does not show the Combat Infantryman Badge as an authorized award. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015011
The applicant requests that his uncharacterized discharge be corrected to honorable. The applicant was separated on 6 February 1991 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, with an uncharacterized discharge. Chapter 11 of that regulation provides for the separation of personnel in an entry level status for unsatisfactory performance or conduct as evidenced by inability, lack of reasonable effort or a failure to adapt to the military environment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015012
The evidence of record shows that the applicant entered active duty for training on 29 March 1967 and was honorably released from active duty on 29 July 1967. His DD Form 214 correctly shows the dates of entry and separation and the net period of active service. It appears that the applicants periods of service documented on the NA Form 13041 were performed as part of his USAR training obligation and could not be entered on the DD Form 214 as they occurred outside the period covered by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015013
The applicant requests, in effect, that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to an honorable or general discharge. The applicants entire record of service was considered; however, the fact that the applicant was tried and convicted by a general court-martial for an offense of the Uniform Code of Military Justice shows that the applicant did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel. After a thorough review of the available records, there was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015015
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that her records be corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant served in Vietnam during three campaign periods and is authorized three bronze service stars for wear on her Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015016
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he served in Afghanistan from 23 October 2003 to 11 February 2004 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Item 18 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 25 April 2005 does not indicate he served in Afghanistan.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015019
Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, the preponderance of evidence shows the applicant is entitled to the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service from 26 October 1962 to 14 October 1965 ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015022
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 applicant signed a statement indicating that he was advised he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13. There is no evidence and the applicant has not provided evidence that shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015023
There are no orders in his military records awarding him the Army Achievement Medal, and the applicant did not provide orders which awarded him the Army Achievement Medal. 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. All awards of the Army Achievement Medal must be announced in official orders to validate the award, which the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015026
The applicant requests, in effect, that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) discharge be upgraded to a general or an honorable discharge. The applicant's contention that his discharge should be upgraded because he was young and immature was carefully considered and found to be insufficient evidence in supporting his request. A thorough and comprehensive review of the applicants military service record was conducted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015029
These Bulletins consistently contain a reminder to retirees that they are responsible for updating their accounts within one year of marriage, remarriage, divorce or upon the death of a spouse and that they may need to make or update a SBP election. There is no evidence that the FSM elected SBP within 1 year of his marriage to the applicant. In this regard, while the Army will provide counseling on SBP to individuals upon request, the Army is under no obligation to seek out spouses of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015031
There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. When separation for unsuitability was warranted, an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individual's entire record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by a. voiding the general discharge now held...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015034
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the correct date of entry into active duty. The applicant provides a DD Form 214 and U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) discharge orders, dated 19 March 1974, in support of this application. It is evident there is an error in the applicant's DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015036
On 19 December 1988, the U. S. Court of Military Appeals denied the applicant's request for grant of review. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015041
Pertinent Army regulations provide 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. Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program), then in effect, covered eligibility criteria, policies, and procedures for enlistment and processing into the Regular Army and the U.S. Army Reserve. While the applicant's desire to enlist in the Army Reserve is commendable, there...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015044
This form also shows she completed 7 years, 4 months, and 10 days of creditable military service. Medical waivers for RA and USAR enlistment may be considered for former enlisted member if (a) their physical condition has improved so that they meet retention criteria for active duty in AR 635-40; and (2) their names consequently have been removed from the TDRL. Recruiters can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the service at the time and may process enlistment waivers...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015051
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military personnel record shows that as a U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Soldier, he was ordered to and entered active duty on 7 December 2003 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The evidence shows the applicant successfully completed his overseas tour in Iraq from 28 January 2004 through 12 January 2005.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015057
In a letter dated 30 May 2007, the Chief, Military Awards Branch, HRC-Alexandria, responded to the applicant that the evidence he submitted (his letter of appreciation, DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), and eye witness statement) was insufficient for the Army Decorations Board to fully and fairly consider his request, and that without additional documentation, his request could not be acted upon. The applicants record shows that he was cited for assisting in the rescue of an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015059
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states, in pertinent part, that the Legion of Merit is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. However, there is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not provide any substantiating evidence that shows he was recommended for and/or awarded the Legion of Merit. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015062
The applicant states that he has new evidence (Certificate and Record of Birth) which was not available at the time of the Board's original consideration. 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 AR20070007459 on 17 January 2008. __________X_______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015063
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by military medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015065
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 January 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080015065 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214, Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) dated 7 May 1970, be corrected to add the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with 4 bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVNCM) with Device (1960), Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015070
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 does not show the award of the Combat Medical Badge. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides, in pertinent part, that the Medical Badge was awarded to a member of the Army Medical Service (colonels and below) who had satisfactorily performed medical duties subsequent to 6 December 1941 while assigned or attached to a medical unit of an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015072
He contends that he will not be able to claim his benefits from his employer and that this DD Form 214 for his enlisted active duty time will complement his active duty time as a warrant officer. If no DD Form 214 is available, a statement of service or transcript of military record will be issued. However, it would be appropriate to issue the applicant a Transcript of Military Record (DA Form 1569) to show he served in the Regular Army from 23 August 1966 through 4 May 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015073
The applicant states, in effect, that his promotion effective date and date of rank for first lieutenant should be adjusted based on the new policy for promotion to first lieutenant allowing a minimum time in grade of 18 months. He was promoted to first lieutenant in the Reserve with an effective date of 3 October 2007, his promotion eligibility date. The applicant was managed for promotion under the Reserve system and Army Regulation 135-155 and was promoted to first lieutenant on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015076
On 5 March 1990, the applicant requested a discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 (Discharge for the Good of the Service). Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7c, provides that a discharge under other than honorable conditions is an administrative separation from the service under conditions other than honorable. Thus, the evidence of record shows that the applicants record of service during the period of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015077
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In accordance with Title 10, United States Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records is not empowered to set aside a conviction. The evidence of record shows that in addition to the SPCM conviction that resulted in the applicant's BCD, he also had an extensive disciplinary record that included his acceptance of NJP on three...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015083
The applicant requests, in effect: a. that item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty this Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with the period ending 30 April 1984 be corrected to show his basic pay entry date (BPED); b. that item 12d (Total Prior Active Service) of his last DD Form 214 be corrected to show the number of years he had at the time of his last reenlistment; and c. that his service in Vietnam be added to his last DD Form 214. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015085
On 18 August 2006, the applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2) by reason of wrongful use of cocaine. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015087
Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained 28 September 1970 while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. Records show the applicant 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: a. by awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 28 September 1970; b. awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge; c. awarding him the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015088
The applicant provides a Personnel Qualification Record Officers/Warrant Officers, dated 24 August 2005; a DA Form 705 (Army Physical Fitness Test Scorecard), dated 13 April 2005; a DA Form 5500-R (Body Fat Content Worksheet), dated 13 April 2005; and a U.S. Army Human Resources Command Portal Reserve Record, printed on 8 August 2008, in support of this application. There is no evidence of record and he provided none to show he was in a higher graded position. Evidence shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015090
On 25 June 2007, the separation authority approved the applicants separation and directed she be discharged under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200, and that she be issued an ELS discharge. It states, in pertinent part, that the SPD code JGA is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of entry-level performance and conduct. The applicants request that her RE-3 code be upgraded because...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015093
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 January 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080015093 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 AR20080009748, on 26 August 2008. Unfortunately, the documents provided by the applicant are insufficient to conclude that a second Presidential Unit Citation was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015095
Army Regulation (AR) 672-5-1, in effect at the time of the applicants service, provided that the Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The applicant served honorably and well, his conduct and efficiency were rated as "excellent" throughout his service, and there are no detractors in his records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015096
The applicant states, in effect, that he had a positive urinalysis for THC (marijuana) and would like his RE code changed in order to allow him to resume military service in the active Army. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was assigned an SPD code of LBK and an RE code of RE-3 at the time of his REFRAD, which would have allowed him to apply for a waiver to reenlist. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015102
The applicant requests, in effect, a medical discharge. If a Soldier is found unfit because of physical disability, this regulation provides for disposition of the Soldier according to applicable laws and regulations. c. Once an MEB determines the Soldier fails medical retention standards, the Soldier is referred to the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015111
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 November 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080015111 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Letter Orders Number 8296-1, 1st Infantry Brigade, dated 22 October 1968, placed the applicant on 30 days emergency leave effective 22 October 1968. The subsequent charges for this misconduct were the basis for his voluntary request for discharge for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015116
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the entry "SGT" (sergeant) instead of the entry "SP4" (specialist four) item 5a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) and to show the entry "E-5" instead of "E-4" in item 5b (Pay Grade). It also states that item 6 will be completed to show the date of rank of the promotion to the current pay grade from the most recent promotion order or reduction instrument. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015119
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in the Republic of Korea. The applicant does not provide any new evidence. The evidence used in the original board proceedings was limited to those documents provided by the applicant, upon which a partial reconstruction of his records was made.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015120
He was ordered to report for 17 weeks of initial active duty for training (IADT) on 8 July 1998. The EPSBD further found the applicant did meet retention standards under the provisions of Chapter 3 of Army Regulation 40-501 and recommended that he be separated from the military service under paragraph 5-11 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations). _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015128
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's records contain a DD Form 4 that shows that the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 29 October 1996 for a period of 4 years. Therefore, item 12c of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show 4 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080015140
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 11 July 2008 to show he entered active duty on 10 September 2007 instead of 18 September 2007. Item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) on the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 11 July 2008 shows he entered active duty on 18 September 2007 and completed 9 months and 24 days of active military service during this period. These documents are...