ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018140
He completed his training as a military policeman and was transferred to Vietnam in March 1968. A review of the available records fails to show orders awarding him the Purple Heart or the CIB. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received as a result of hostile action on 10 April 1968 and adding this award to his DD Form 214, dated 13 August 1985.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018143
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence clearly shows that the applicant sustained wounds as a result of enemy action and that these wounds received medical treatment. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 15 July 1953 in the Republic of Korea; and b. showing, in addition to the awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018144
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's infantry MOS and/or his assignment to an infantry unit during its service in the Republic of Vietnam are not in question. However, there is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not submit substantiating evidence that shows he was an active participant in combat while assigned to his infantry unit. In the absence of evidence that he actively participated in combat while assigned to an infantry unit, there is insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018146
The applicant's records indicate his DD Form 214 correctly shows that he was released from active duty on 13 January 1959. __________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) AR20080018146 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080018146 2 ARMY BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018148
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army in pay grade E-1 on 20 June 1966 for 4 years. Therefore, as a matter of equity, his DD Form 214, dated 25 November 1969, item 22c, should be corrected to show a credit of 2 years, 4 months, and 26 days foreign service and USARPAC/Korea should be entered to correctly show the last theater and country in which the applicant served. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018150
The applicant states that awards were left off of his DD Form 214 by error; however, they should be a part of his personnel file. The applicant entered active duty on 22 January 1969 for a period of 3 years. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and three bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018151
The applicant's service medical records are not associated with the available file. The applicant's service medical records are not associated with the available file. __________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 | 20080018155
On 2 April 1986, the applicant was counseled for failing to repair and missing the unit's first formation of the day at 0600 hours and for failing to report for duty after training. On 18 June 1986, the applicant was counseled by his unit commander that he was considering discharging him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served successfully for a time during his service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018159
The applicant's records show that on 10 August 1980, the applicant was provided a letter through personal contact, of notice of unsatisfactory participation under Army Regulation 135-91 and of separation action being taken against him under Army Regulation 135-178. The letter indicated that the applicant had been declared an unsatisfactory participant and action was being initiated to separate him from the Army Reserve. The letter further indicated that if the applicant was transferred to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018161
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. However, his records show that he received two NJPs and he had nine instances of being AWOL during his period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018163
The applicant states, in effect, that one month after he married his wife, he made a phone call to inquire about electing SBP coverage for his new wife and was told he had to be married for one year in order to apply for it. He indicates that at the conclusion of his first year of marriage, he made a second inquiry to DFAS and submitted the required documents to obtain SBP coverage, as he had been told to do by DFAS personnel. The applicants Official Military Personnel File contains no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018164
On an undated DA Form 2496 (Disposition Form), subject: Request for Discharge for the Good of the Service, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10 (for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial). On 27 September 1973, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for a discharge upgrade to an honorable discharge. The applicant's records show that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018167
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence show the applicant was ordered to active duty for training (ADT) for a period of 60 days on 18 March 2003 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as a U.S. Army Reserve Command Mobilization Liaison, in compliance with Order Number 040293. Based on the evidence in this case, the applicant is entitled to be issued an appropriate document to show that he is authorized the Global War on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018175
Counsel also requests, if possible, that the applicant be allowed to appear before the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) if the Board will be traveling to or near Texas. Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Military Personnel Information Management/ Records), Table 2-1 (Composition of the OMPF) provides, in pertinent part, that administrative letters of reprimand, admonitions, and censures of a non-punitive nature, referral correspondence, and member's reply will be filed in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018176
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a honorable discharge. He also states that he was told his discharge would be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions after 6 months. Based on the applicant's record of indiscipline, his service clearly does not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018177
The applicant requests that his date of rank (DOR) for colonel (O-6) be adjusted to 15 July 2007 in accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-29 (Officer Promotions), paragraphs 1-21 and 8-10. The applicant submits in support of his application a self authored memorandum addressed to the Secretary of the Army, dated 16 September 2008, in which he requests that he be granted the same DOR and position on the active duty list from the FY07 Colonel, Dental Corps Selection Results with a sequence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018178
The applicant requests, in effect, that the words "Not Verified" for awards of the Purple Heart (PH) and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) [annotated as "CIBAD" on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States), with the period ending 14 October 1953], be deleted. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award the applicant the first award of the Good Conduct Medal and to correct his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018184
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's service record shows he was AWOL for a period of 39 days. He has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record that the actions taken in his case were in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018186
The DD Form 214 shows he had 7 years, 3 months, and 8 days of creditable service with a period of lost time from 26 April 1998 through 20 August 1998. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), the ABCMR begins its consideration of each case with the presumption of administrative regularity. ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018188
His NGB Form 22 shows that, on 27 December 1991, he was reduced to the pay grade of E-1 and that he was discharged under other than honorable conditions, under the provisions of National Guard Regulation 600-200, paragraph 8-26q, due to acts or patterns of misconduct. Paragraph 8-26q provides for the discharge of Soldiers from the State Army National Guard and/or from the Reserve of the Army. There is no evidence in the available record nor has the applicant submitted any evidence to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018189
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge. On 17 June 1977, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10 (for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial). On 12 November 1985, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018191
The evidence shows the applicant was discharged on 21 November 1975, in pay grade E-2. There is no evidence that the applicant submitted a request to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) 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 | 20080018192
The applicant requests that orders be republished to show she was promoted from specialist (SPC), E-4 to sergeant (SGT), E-5. Her service personnel records do not contain orders which show she was promoted to SGT. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to issue the applicant promotion orders to show her rank and pay grade as SGT, E-5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018193
He states he was told that when he completed training he would receive a general discharge under honorable conditions. The applicant's commander recommended that the requirements for further counseling and rehabilitation be waived. On 16 November 1981, the appropriate authority approved the recommendation for discharge due to frequent involvement of a discreditable nature with civil and military authorities, waived the requirement for rehabilitative transfer, and directed the applicant be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018195
The applicant served on active duty during a qualifying period for award of the GWOTSM; therefore, he is entitled to award of the GWOTSM and correction of his military records to show this award. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the KDSM and correction of his military records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the GWOTSM and the KDSM; and b. correcting item 12f of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018196
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show that he served a period of 3 years of "Active Regular Service" in the U.S. Army. The applicant provides, in support of his application, copies of his DD Form 214; NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service); a letter from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Assignment Division, dated 1 July 1967; Reserve Assignment Orders, dated 7 October 1967; Notification of Assignment to a United States Army Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018198
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect his awards of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and that he be provided medal sets for all of his authorized awards. The regulation outlines the criteria for award of the Good Conduct Medal (GCMDL) and provides, in pertinent part, that the GCMDL is awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity in active Federal military service. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018199
The evidence of record shows that the applicant was granted temporary Federal recognition effective 7 March 2007 upon his completion of WOCS and execution of an oath of office. Subsequently, the applicant's Federal recognition packet was considered by a second GAARNG Federal Recognition Board on 13 December 2007 and the applicant executed a second oath of office on that date. Based on the recommendations of the second GAARNG Federal Recognition Board, the NGB issued orders awarding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018205
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 29 March 2002, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018209
On 5 August 1974, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an undesirable discharge. 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. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018211
There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations. However, at the time of the applicant's separation the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable discharge. Although the applicant's discharge packet is not available, it is presumed the separation authority appropriately directed issuance of an undesirable discharge based on his overall record of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018212
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general or an honorable discharge. On 23 April 1969, the United States Army Judiciary assumed prejudice in that the court assessed the sentence to meet the needs of local conditions rather than affording the applicant individualized consideration on punishment and only affirmed a BCD, a forfeiture of $75.00 a month for 12 months, and confinement for 1 year. There is no evidence of record and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018215
The applicant requests, in effect, that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded. Army Regulation 635-204 (Personnel Separations Dishonorable and Bad-Conduct Discharge), in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel with dishonorable and bad conduct discharges. Evidence shows that although the applicant enlisted for a 3 year period, he only served 50 days of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018219
The applicant requests removal of the word "Disability" from item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The evidence of record shows the applicant suffered from a medical condition - chronic left ankle pain - that rendered her unable to satisfactorily perform the duties of her grade and military occupational specialty. The evidence of record confirms the applicants narrative reason for separation was assigned based...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018221
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) correctly shows he served 22 years and 13 days of active duty and 5 months and 17 days of inactive duty. He further states that his application for voluntary retirement correctly shows he served for 22 years, 6 months, and 1 day; however, the retirement orders were completed incorrectly showing 21 years, 2 months, and 15 days of service for basic pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018223
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank as specialist (SPC), pay grade as E-4, and date of rank (DOR) as 7 September 2004. The applicant provides, in support of his application, copies of his DD Form 214, separation orders with amendment, and a memorandum from the Chief, Transition Center, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, requesting a correction of the applicant's DD Form 214. There is no evidence showing that his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018224
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable or a general discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The evidence of record shows that he was convicted by a special court-martial and he had NJP imposed against him for striking other Soldiers.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018226
The applicant provides a two-page rebuttal of the previous decision of the Board, a two-page personal statement, a memorandum from the battalion command sergeant major confirming that he was ground-evacuated to Camp Ramadi for further evacuation and treatment, a copy of an Aeromedical Evacuation Patient Record, a copy of a Standard Form 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care), and various treatment records showing that he was administered various pain medications which included Fentanyl...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018228
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 17c (Date of Entry) to show 20 December 1966 instead of 30 December 1966; c. Item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) to show the correct period of foreign service instead of the current entry as 1 year, 1 month, and 7 days; d. Item 23a (Specialty Number and Title) to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 67A (Aircraft Maintenance) instead of 72B (Communications Center Specialist);...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018229
The applicant states that paragraph 13-5a of Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance (PPG) states, "On 17 December 2003, the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) modified the Armys existing policy for promoting RC [Reserve Component] officers to the ranks of captain through colonel in the Selected Reserve (includes both the ARNG [Army National Guard] and the USAR [United States Army Reserve]) " 3. Incorporated herein by reference are military records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018230
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected in Block 28 (Most Significant Duty Assignment) to show 1745 Co E 180th INF RGT 45th ID and 1745 35th INF RGT 25th ID. 2. Army Reserve Special Order Number 7, Headquarters, New York Military District (Army Reserve), New York, NY, dated 11 January 1955, shows the applicant as having a primary MOS of 1740 and a secondary MOS of 1745. Block 28 of the version of the DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018231
The applicant provides a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), an amendment to the order reducing him in rank, and a DD Form 214 in support of this application. However, there is no evidence, and the applicant has provided no evidence, that the nonjudicial punishment was in error or unjust. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080018231 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018235
Evidence of record shows that the applicant received the 2nd and 3rd award of the AAM on 24 September 1985 and 28 July 1987, respectively. Nevertheless, there is no evidence and the applicant has failed to provide any to show that the date contained on the orders/memorandum awarding him the 2nd and 3rd award of the AAM, Recruiter Badge with gold star, NCO Professional Development Ribbon with number 3 or the Good Conduct Medal are incorrect. _______ _ _XXX______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018236
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge (WD AGO Form 53-55) to show award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp. This publication shows that the 1778th Engineer Construction Battalion, during the time of the applicant's assignment, was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal for service in Japan. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018239
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded. The discharge authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service-in lieu of trial by court-martial and directed he receive a UOTHC discharge. b. Paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018241
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 January 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080018241 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Further, the evidence does not identify the specific dates of the applicant's service in Korea, and given he did not enter service until 13 January 1953, it is likely that, if not all, the majority of his service in Korea was completed after the expiration of the CIB eligibility period for the Korean War which was 27 July 1953. The applicant has failed to submit evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018242
In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charges against him, or of a lesser included offense, that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a discharge under other than honorable conditions. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. Although an honorable or general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018244
General Orders Number 94, Headquarters, 27th Surgical Hospital, dated 15 July 1970, awarded the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 12 July 1970. The evidence of record 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018246
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. At the time of the applicant's discharge, the issue of an UD. The UD the applicant received was normal and appropriate under the regulatory guidance, and given his extensive disciplinary history, his record of service clearly did not support the issue of a GD or an HD by the separation authority at the time of his discharge, and it does not support an upgrade at this late date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018247
On 14 September 1984, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 (for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial). On 22 October 1984, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. At the time, an under other than honorable conditions...