ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016705
On 2 August 1991, the applicant's unit commander notified him he was taking action to discharge him from the Army under the provision of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 9, for alcohol and drug rehabilitation failure. On 5 August 1991, the applicant's unit commander recommended that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for alcohol and drug rehabilitation failure. In his application, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016707
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 March 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080016707 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, the record of evidence does include a properly constituted DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows the applicant was discharged on 10 September 1984, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14 -12b, by reason of misconduct (pattern of misconduct),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016708
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The authors both stated that they have known the applicant for many years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016713
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant contends that his WD AGO Form 53-55 does not show his units of assignment or the individual battles in which he participated. According to the applicant's WD AGO Forms 53-55 and 100, he performed duties as a truck driver with Service Battery, 7th Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, while serving in the ETO.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016715
The applicant's integrated Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS) record shows that between the date of her release from active duty and 2007, a number of pieces of correspondence, including ARPC Forms 3725-E (Army Reserve Status and Address Verification) and MSO letters were reportedly sent to applicant. The following pertinent information is taken from the iPERMS files: a. this record contains no documentation related specifically to the applicant's election to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016717
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 January 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080016717 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 6 May 1980. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time and the character of the discharge is commensurate with the applicant's overall record of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016718
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 January 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080016718 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides: a. The applicant presented evidence to show he had a mild kyphotic curve of the lower thoracic spine prior to his enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016719
The applicant contends that he will lose this exemption if his DD Form 214 does not show his correct home of record at the time of his entry into the United States Army. The evidence clearly shows that the applicants home of record at the time of his entry into active duty on 5 April 1970 was in the state of Florida. The DD Form 214 in use at the time of the applicants retirement did not provide for a separate entry showing an individuals home of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016721
On 28 July 1976, the applicant requested discharge in lieu of court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 (discharge in-lieu of trial by court-martial). The applicant submitted a statement with his request for discharge. The applicant has not submitted any evidence to show that he went AWOL because of drug use in the military.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016722
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be issued an Honorable Discharge Certificate that reflects his rank as a staff sergeant. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to show that his records are in error, there appears to be no basis to grant his request. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016723
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DD Form 214 further confirms that he was released from active duty (REFRAD) on 27 January 1950, after completing 1 year of active military service, and that he was transferred to the Enlisted Reserve Corps (ERC) on that date. In this case, the evidence confirms the applicant held the rank of PFC on the date of his REFRAD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016724
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was authorized separation pay upon his discharge in May 1983. On 4 October 1981, the commander of the Soldier who accidently fired his weapon submitted a report of disciplinary or administrative action and indicated that the aggravated assault was unfounded and that a written reprimand/admonition was rendered to that Soldier for dereliction of duty. With respect to the applicant's contention that the Board should conduct an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016731
Those members who do not meet medical retention standards will be referred to a physical evaluation board (PEB) for a determination of whether they are able to perform the duties of their grade and military specialty with the medically disqualifying condition. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge or retirement, may be sufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016735
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 February 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080016735 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); an unauthenticated DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action); a DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), dated 26 September 2004; a Standard Form 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care), dated 23 September 2004; an undated DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement); a DA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016736
On 5 September 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicants request for a discharge upgrade. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. At the time, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016738
The applicant requests through a Member of Congress, in effect, reconsideration of his request to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and its addition to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). He also requests, in effect, that item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 be amended to show his foreign service credit in Southwest Asia. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016741
The applicant specifically requests correction of his reenlistment eligibility (RE) code from RE-1 to RE-3 and his Separation Designator Code (SPD) from KBK to JBK. 2. On 5 February 1998, the applicant was honorably discharged in accordance with chapter 4 of Army Regulation (AR) 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for completion of required active service with entitlements to full involuntary separation pay. The SPD Code of "JBK" was used when the authority for involuntary discharge is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016742
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides, in pertinent part, that the Combat 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 as a member of the medical platoon of an infantry or airborne brigade headquarters company, during any period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016746
There is no evidence in available records, nor submitted by the applicant, which confirms he ever participated in any active ground combat. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in item 26 on his 1965 separation document that he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Mortar Bar, Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, and the Expert...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016747
In an exchange of email messages between the applicant, the applicant's commander, and his HRC-St. Louis personnel manager, the personnel manager questions the recommendation to disapprove the applicant's request for reenlistment, to which the commander states that he disapproved the exception to policy to reenlist in the AGR program and, as a commander, he is not required by regulation to state his reasons. The evidence of record shows that the applicant entered the AGR program in May 1999...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016748
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that her military records be corrected to show that she elected to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for children only coverage and that all money deducted for spouse coverage be refunded to her. The applicant provides a statement, dated 30 July 2008, from her spouse; a travel authorization for dependents; a marriage license; two police reports; a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016750
The available evidence shows the applicant served on active duty for training and that his date of birth at the time was recorded on his DD Form 214 as 20 March 1946. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document, along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, confirming his date of birth will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016751
Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show that he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show this award. Evidence of record shows 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 by: a. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 16 July 1971 in the Republic of Vietnam; and b. adding award of the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016754
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 January 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080016754 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available records do not include and the applicant has not provided any copies of any medical treatment records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016758
During its original review the Board found insufficient evidence to support the applicant's allegation that his non-selection for promotion by the July 1993 BG Promotion Selection Board was unjust and the Board finally concluded that the highest rank he attained was colonel (COL) and that there was insufficient evidence to support his promotion to BG. This official further indicates that there is no evidence suggesting the applicant was recommended/nominated for promotion to BG or that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016760
The VA, however, is not required by law to determine medical unfitness for further military service. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was properly processed through the Army's PDES. Although the evidence of record confirms the applicant was treated for multiple medical conditions while serving on active duty, only his left shoulder condition was determined to be unfitting for further service at the time of his PDES processing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016763
The applicant requests that his Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general discharge. Accordingly, on 25 July 2007, the applicant was separated with a BCD. Rather, it is only empowered to change the severity of the sentence imposed in the court-martial process and then only if clemency is determined to be appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016768
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016769
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). During its original review of the case, the Board determined that the applicant's general court-martial (GCM) conviction was warranted by the gravity of his offense and that his conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with the applicable laws and regulation. In accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016770
The applicant requests, in effect, award of constructive credit for his 10 years of pastoral experience and adjustment to his dates of rank (DOR) for captain and major. In support of his application, the applicant provides copies of an Army Reserve Personnel Center-St. Louis (ARPC-SL) Form 1035 (Computation Sheet for Establishing Constructive Commissioned Service Date, DOR, and Projected Promotion Eligibility Date of Reserve Officers), two DD Forms 2088, his U.S. Army Reserve (USAR)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016771
There are no orders in the applicants service personnel records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The evidence of record fails to show the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. To be entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the evidence must show that an applicant held and served in an infantry MOS or special forces primary duty while the unit engaged in active ground combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016772
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016776
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows she was released from active duty on 10 August 2007 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) with an honorable characterization of service after completing 2 years, 10 months, and 25 days of active military service. The DFAS records show the applicant received imminent danger pay for service in Kuwait during the period 1 December 2005 to 30 November 2006. As such, it would be appropriate to correct the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016778
The applicant requests, in effect, that the memorandum, subject: Administrative Removal from the Promotion Selection List, dated 22 December 1997, be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). He states that he did not attend ANCOC and a memorandum was placed in his OMPF. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by transferring the memorandum, subject: Administrative Removal from the Promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016783
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 dated 13 June 2008 be corrected to reflect in block 11, Primary Specialty, his Reserve military occupational specialty (MOS) of 92F1O (Petroleum Supply Specialist). He served 1 year and 3 months of active duty and therefore is entitled to have the MOS 92F1O Petroleum Supply Specialist - 1 year 3 months entered in block 11 of his DD Form 214, dated 13 June 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016784
However, there is no evidence to show that the applicant served in active ground combat. Without evidence to show that the applicant served in active ground combat, there is insufficient evidence in which to grant his request. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016785
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his Summary Court-Martial sentence be reduced on the basis of clemency. The applicant submitted a copy of a memorandum dated 31 March 2005, subject: Judge Advocate Review of the Summary Court-Martial which states that the applicant's Summary Court-Martial is legally sufficient and the law requires no corrective action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016794
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 applicants record is void of any medical treatment records, and the applicant has failed to provide medical records supporting his claim of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016795
On 22 April 1964, the commander notified the applicant that he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209, for unsuitability. The applicant's military record clearly shows that he was discharged on 28 May 1964. There is no evidence in his military record nor has he submitted any evidence to support his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016796
There are no orders for the Combat Medical Badge in the available records. The applicant provided orders for the Army Commendation Medal which shows he was assigned to Company B, 478th Engineer Battalion, during the period 30 August 2007 to 22 May 2008. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Medical Badge in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016798
The available evidence shows the applicant completed 1 year and 4 days service in Korea from 17 November 2005 through 20 November 2006, as evidenced by an ERB entry and a statement from the applicant confirming exact dates of service. The evidence of record also confirms the applicant honorably served on active duty for 3 years, from 7 April 2005 through 6 April 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016799
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) be removed from his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 25 March 2005 and that he instead be awarded of the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that individuals authorized the Iraq...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016800
The applicant contends, in effect, that his records should be corrected to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal and any other awards related to his military service in Iraq. The evidence of record shows that the applicant qualified for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal for his service in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The evidence of record shows the applicant qualified for award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal for his service in support of the Global War on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016801
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Military Free Fall Parachutist Badge and its addition to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). _______ _ __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) AR20080016801 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016803
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 and another Soldier's DD Form 214 and award certificate for the NATO Medal in support of his application. In addition, the evidence of record and the evidence provided by the applicant do not indicate what operation he supported (or more specifically, directly supported) while in Bosnia.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016804
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) and the Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) for participation in Operation Joint Endeavor. The applicant served a period of qualifying service in Bosnia making her eligible for award of the AFEM and the AFSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016805
The applicant requests, in effect, that block 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that he had 7 months and 20 days of Foreign and/or Sea Service in Vietnam; and award of the Purple Heart. The applicant states that he was not awarded the Purple Heart due to non-submission of his report by his supporting infantry unit in Vietnam. ________XXX______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016807
There are also no orders in his military records which awarded him the Bronze Star Medal. However, this letter also indicated that authority for award of the Bronze Star Medal was not indicated in the applicant's Service Record. However, if in fact the applicant was not awarded the Bronze Star Medal in official orders, he is advised that while the available evidence is insufficient for awarding him the Bronze Star Medal, this in no way affects his right to pursue his claim for this award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016808
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. Orders on file in the applicant's service personnel record, General Orders Number 140, paragraph 1, published by Headquarters, 12th Evacuation Hospital (SMBL), dated 17 June 1970, show he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds he received in connection with military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080016809
Evidence of record shows the applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of the National Defense Service Medal. Evidence of record shows the applicant served during the qualifying period for award of the Republic of Korea War Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 27 of his DD Form 214 the Purple Heart for wounds received as a result of hostile action on 30 January...