ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017825
The attorney recommended the applicant be separated from the service with a general discharge and a characterization of service as under other than honorable conditions. On 30 December 1992, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge, under the provisions of chapter 14 of AR 635-200 by reason of misconduct and directed the applicant be furnished an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. A discharge under other than honorable conditions was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017827
It shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 [Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel], by reason of ADMINISTRATIVE DISCHARGED (sic) - Conduct triable by court-martial. It also shows he had 85 days of lost time from 8 December 1980 through 2 March 1981; and c. a DD Form 293 (Application for Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of the United States). Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017828
He had completed 1 year and 4 months of creditable active duty. The evidence of record shows that the applicant received four NJP's, three courts-martial, and was barred to reenlistment. Accordingly, the applicant was separated from active duty for reasons other than physical disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017829
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 May 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080017829 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. She contends that she had eligible subsidized student loans at this time and that she was told by her recruiter that when she reclassified into a new military occupational specialty (MOS) all bonuses and enlistment incentives (including SRIP) would be applied to her contract at that time. The opinion states that the non-prior service (NPS) enlistment bonus is a one-time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017834
The applicant requests, in effect, that her undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On or after 12 June 1968, the proper separation authority approved the applicant's discharge for unfitness under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, and directed that she be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Paragraph 3-7b of Army Regulation 635-200 provides, in pertinent part, that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017837
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) dated 24 September 2008 be corrected to reflect in blocks 12d and 12e all of his prior active and inactive service and his completion of the Basic Officer Leadership Course (Phase II) (BOLC II). The applicant served 1 year, 2 months and 25 days of inactive service between the time that he was commissioned as a USAR second lieutenant and the time he was ordered to active duty for training at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017844
The applicant provided a copy of a Purple Heart Certificate, dated 28 September 1968, showing award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 27 September 1968; and a copy of Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division General Orders Number 6602, dated 11 June 1969 and citation showing award of the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service during the period July 1968 to June 1969 in support of his request. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017846
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his effective date of release from active duty (REFRAD) as 19 August 1969. An apparent error was made during the preparation of the applicant's DD Form 214 which resulted in item 11d of his DD Form 214 showing the entry 19 August 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017847
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 April 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080017847 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests reconsideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Docket Number AR20080008301 boarded on 29 July 2008 which denied his request to upgrade his rank on his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service), dated 1 January 1985 from specialist four (SP4)/pay grade E-4 to pay grade E-5. He...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017848
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record in this case shows that the applicant was REFRAD on 23 November 2007, by reason of completion of required active service. There is no medical evidence of record that indicates the applicant was suffering from a disabling condition that rendered him unfit to perform his duties and/or for further service, or that would have supported his medical processing through the PDES at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017849
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Purple Heart, the Army Achievement Medal (2d Award), the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" Device (2d Award), the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (3d Award), the Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award), and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017850
The applicant states, in effect, that in addition to the awards currently shown on his DD Form 214 he is eligible for the National Defense Service Medal and the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Professional Development Ribbon for the Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC). The applicant states that the National Defense Service Medal and the NCO Professional Development Ribbon for the PLDC should be shown on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017854
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the military occupational specialty (MOS) that is recorded on his discharge document. The applicants military personnel records show he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 3 years and entered active duty on 31 December 1970. The applicant contends, in effect, that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show PMOS 76V4O because he was awarded the PMOS when he was promoted to the rank of SGT (E-5) on 4 April 1975.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017855
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show award of the Army Commendation Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) lists his awards as the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017858
The lymphoma, as of the MEBD in July 2007, was in remission. The 5 July 2007 MEBD proceedings revealed a diagnosis of Hodgkins lymphoma, osteoporosis, low back pain, and right ankle pain (MEBD diagnosis 1 through 4). Although documents showing approval of the PEB findings and recommendation were not available to the Board, the applicants DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 10 September 2007 by reason of disability and received...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017861
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 FEBRUARY 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080017861 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017862
The applicant states, in effect, he is submitting documentation from his flight records that establishes his eligibility for the Air Medal and Aircraft Crew Member Badge. The applicants military personnel records are absent orders or any other evidence that he was awarded the Air Medal or Aircraft Crew Member Badge. Thus, records fail to show the applicant was school trained for an authorized principal duty or that he performed one of the specified duties for a period of not less than 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017863
This medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. The applicant requests that his records be corrected to include the Purple Heart, a bronze service star and a unit award. Records show the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017864
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Brigade, 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized) General Orders Number 1804, dated 4 October 19702, show the applicant received the Bronze Star Medal. Although the evidence of record shows the applicant held an infantry MOS and served in an infantry MOS while assigned to an infantry company in Vietnam, there are no orders for the Combat Infantryman Badge. In addition, there is no evidence of record which shows the applicant served in active ground combat while an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017865
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's medical records are not available for review with this case. A qualifying traumatic injury is an injury or loss caused by application of external force or violence (a traumatic event) or a condition whose cause can be directly linked to a traumatic event.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017867
He also contends that his unit received a unit citation for action on 5 May 1969 in Vietnam. It stated that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017868
As a result, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 9 November 1965 through 28 September 1968. As a result, absent any evidence of record or independent evidence provided by the applicant that shows he was awarded the BSM with oak leaf cluster while serving on active duty, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support granting this portion of the requested relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017870
The applicant requests, in effect, that his 31 October 1991 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to include award of the Meritorious Service Medal and the Bronze Star Medal (2nd Award). The applicant's 13 April 1972 DD Form 214 shows his awards as the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge (M-14 and M-16 Rifles), and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017871
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant states that he was awarded the ARCOM on 12 June 1968, but it was never issued or listed on his DD Form 214. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base correction of his records to show award of the ARCOM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017872
The applicant states that the 40-week clinical specialist course should be added 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) AR20080017872 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080017872 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017873
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The record does contain the separation approval document, dated 30 March 1977, in which the separation authority approved the applicant's separation for misconduct and directed the applicant receive an UOTHC discharge, and a DD Form 214 (Report of Separation From Active Duty) that identifies the authority and reason for the applicant's discharge. The separation authority could issue an honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017874
The applicant provides, in support of his application, copies of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 28 September 2003, two eyewitness statements, his personal statement, an award approval, a memorandum from a major general, a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), a memorandum from a colonel, his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record), a statement of wartime service, a map of a rocket attack on 15 October 2002, and the denials he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017876
He further states that both of his arms were burnt while removing them from the APC, and that he was informed that he would be receiving the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device. The DD Form 214 that was issued to him at the time of his discharge on 29 May 1985 essentially shows that he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal (5th Award), the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017877
The applicant's records show he served in the Republic of Vietnam from 12 April 1968 to 2 November 1970. The applicant's contention that he should be awarded the Purple Heart and the evidence he submitted was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to award the applicant the Purple Heart in this case. In the absence of conclusive evidence to support his contention that he was wounded while in action, the applicant's request for award of the Purple Heart should not be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017880
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. This document shows the applicant's unit is eligible for award of the Valorous Unit Award for actions during the period 1 May 1970 to 29 June 1970 based on Department of the Army General Orders Number 43, dated 1972. Evidence of record shows the applicant was hospitalized on 31 May 1970 in Vietnam and contemporaneous medical evidence of record shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017881
On 29 February 2008, HRC-St. Louis officials requested revocation of the applicants mobilization Orders M-10-702757 due to the fact that he would turn age 62 on 8 April 2008 and must be removed from active service not later than 60 days after the date in which he turns age 62. On 14 April 2008, HRC-St. Louis published Orders C-04-807106, releasing the applicant from active duty by reason of completion of 20 or more years of Reserve duty and reassigning him to the Retired Reserve on 7 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017883
The applicant states, in effect, that he was wounded twice (right arm and back) in Vietnam on 7 January 1969 and that he never received the Purple Heart. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge); a VA Form 21-4138 (Department of Veterans Affairs Statement in Support of Claim); orders for the Air Medal; orders for the Army Commendation Medal with V Device; and a copy of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) in support of his application. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017887
Evidence of record shows the applicant served as a military policeman during his assignment in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge 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 | 20080017889
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically retired instead of honorably discharged for physical disability. This form further shows he completed 2 years and 13 days of creditable active military service. The applicant's records were consequently evaluated by a PEB that found him medically unfit and rated his disabling condition of organic brain syndrome at 10 percent, and recommended his separation by reason of physical disability with entitlement to severance pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017891
The applicant requests correction of his final DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank and pay grade upon retirement as master sergeant (MSG)/E-8 and that he had served in Afghanistan from 22 June 2005 and not from 22 August 2005. The applicant provides copies of his DD Forms 214 for the period from 1 April 2005 to 10 July 2006 and from 11 July 2006 to 28 February 2007; retirement orders; amendment to retirement orders; and mobilization orders,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017893
He responded to the effect that he did not concur with the statement of service in that the statement of service was incorrect because it did not grant him credit for the 332 days of active duty during the period 1 October 1977 to 2 May 1987 that he performed while in the USAR prior to re-entering active duty. A review of the Statement of Service provided by HRC-Alex reflects that the applicant was only credited with 79 days of active duty service during the period 1 October 1977 to 2 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017898
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of the Article 15 and Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB), Record of Proceedings that are filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The document is absent any reference to a written reprimand; and c. Item 5 of this document shows the commander directed that the DA Form 2627 be filed in the performance section of the applicant's OMPF. The enclosed DASEB Record of Proceedings, in pertinent part, directed removal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017900
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 March 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080017900 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) discharge orders, dated 14 January 2008, be revoked and that he be transferred to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) effective 14 January 2008. The evidence of record shows the applicant was released from active duty in 1996 under the Early Release Program for VSI.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017903
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 June 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080017903 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicants DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status) shows that while conducting the final road march during basic combat training, she began to feel a sharp pain in her hip at the conclusion of the road march. Once a determination of physical unfitness is made, the PEB rates all disabilities using the VASRD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017904
Since the Final CID report of investigation clearly established misconduct, the FSM's death was found to be not in the line of duty due to own misconduct. The applicant provided medical evidence of record, dated 22 September 2005, which states that he was deployable. Since the governing regulation states that any wrongfully drug-induced actions that cause injury, disease, or death are misconduct, and the Final CID report of investigation clearly established misconduct, the FSM was found to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017905
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. Although the facts and circumstances pertaining to the applicants discharge, i.e., his separation packet, are not available for review, Orders, dated 21 November 1972, separated him under the provisions of Chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 with an under other than honorable conditions discharge on 29 November 1972. The applicant contends that his undesirable discharge should be upgraded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017906
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record confirms the applicant's separation processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulations in effect at the time. Further, the applicant's record of military service was not sufficiently meritorious for the separation authority to support an HD at the time of his discharge, nor does the evidence support an upgrade at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017908
However, there is no evidence of record or independent evidence that suggests the name recorded in his military records exhibits a material error or injustice. The evidence of record shows that the applicant enlisted, served, and was discharged from active duty under the name J____ L___ B____. __________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 | 20080017917
The applicants SSN when he enlisted in the Army, throughout his service, and at the time he was released from active duty was XXX-50-XXXX. _______ _ _XXX______ ___ 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) AR20080017917 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017918
On 25 July 2004, the applicant was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD), in the rank of SPC, after completing 6 years, 1 month, and 1 day of active military service. Chapter 2 contains item by item preparation instructions and the instructions for Item 18 state, in pertinent part, that for an active duty soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, the statement "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017919
The applicant states that her DD Form 214 does not show her foreign service in Iraq from 28 September 2003 to 29 February 2004. The available evidence clearly shows the applicant served in Iraq from 28 September 2003 to 28 February 2004. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing in item 12f of her DD Form 214, 5 months and 1 day; b. adding in item 13 of her DD Form 214, the Iraq Campaign Medal with one...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017921
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 14 November 2002 be corrected to show his prior active service. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The DD Form 214 is a "snapshot in time" and is a reflection of the applicant's record of active Army service at the time of his separation from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017922
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 FEBRUARY 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080017922 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states that he was promoted to private first class (PFC), pay grade E-3, on 3 August 2007. The available records do not contain a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) which shows the applicant was promoted to PFC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017923.
The applicant requests, in effect, that his date of rank (DOR) to major be adjusted, that he be promoted to lieutenant colonel, and that he be paid back pay. That office recommends that the applicant's record be forwarded to a Special Selection Board (SSB) for promotion to major under the 1997 promotion criteria. The opinion states that the Army National Guard should have advised the applicant at the time of his initial appointment to request a SSB for promotion to major.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080017924
On 3 June 2008, the Company Commander, HHD, 633rd Quartermaster Battalion, submitted an USAR Form 23-R reinstating the applicant's reenlistment bonus and stating the applicant had returned to the unit and made up all missed battle assemblies for Fiscal Year 2008. On 6 June 2007, he was reassigned from the 633rd Quartermaster Battalion and to the IRR due to accepting employment in Turkey, and his bonus was terminated. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...