ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018344
On 15 May 1973, the applicants battery commander initiated action to discharge the applicant for unfitness under the provisions of chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). There is no evidence the applicant was being treated for a psychiatric condition or that he was being processed for a medical discharge. There is no evidence the applicant was incompetent when he acknowledged the proposed discharge action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018346
The evidence of record shows that the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Good Conduct Medal. Evidence of record shows the applicant participated in three campaigns during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received as a result...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018347
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code which would allow reenlistment. 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. The SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table provides that when an individual is assigned a SPD code of "KFS" with a narrative reason for separation of in lieu of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018353
Paragraph 2-4h(13) of Army Regulation 635-5 states to list awards and decorations for all periods service and paragraph 2-4h(14) states that formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214 will be listed in Item 14. The evidence of record also shows that when the applicant received his first ARCOM award, he had no previous awards listed. There is also no evidence of record that shows official orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018356
Item 5 (Date of Birth) of the applicant's DD Form 214, dated 31 January 1985, shows his date of birth as 5 August 1943. Records also show that a majority of the documents which reflected the different birth dates were signed by the applicant, acknowledging the information contained therein were correct to the best of his knowledge. Without verifying evidence to determine the applicant's correct date of birth, there is no basis for granting the applicant's requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018357
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show his medical conditions were determined to have been incurred as a direct result of armed conflict, specially hazardous military duty, training exercises that simulate war, or caused by an instrumentality of war and that his disability be considered eligible for award of Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). There is no evidence in the available records which indicate the applicant's medical conditions were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018359
The applicant requests that her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be awarded the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the FSM's service personnel records which shows that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds. Regrettably, absent evidence which conclusively shows that the FSM sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action, and that he was treated by medical personnel for those wounds or injuries, and that this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018362
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 April 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080018362 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his award of the Meritorious Service Medal and his 3rd award of the Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 13 of the applicant's DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018365
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged from active duty on 5 April 1982 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 for the good of the service with an UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018367
The applicant requests that his uncharacterized discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Inasmuch as he had less than 180 days of active service during his current enlistment, his service was properly uncharacterized and there appears to be no basis to characterize it as honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018369
Copies of orders awarding the applicant the Purple Heart are not on file in the applicant's reconstructed records. Based on this evidence and the special provisions of the Army's awards regulation, the applicant is therefore entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal and to have it added to his WD AGO Form 53-55. 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 he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018370
The applicant requests, in effect, that all awards he earned during his active duty service, to include service medals authorized for Republic of Vietnam (RVN) service, be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 shows he earned the following awards during his active duty tenure: National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), Combat Infantryman Badge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018371
The evidence of record shows that the applicant was conditionally promoted to SGM effective 1 November 1995, and served in that grade for 3 years, 11 months, and 7 days. He is also entitled to correction to his records to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve in the rank and pay grade SGM, E-9, effective 22 May 2002, and that he was placed on the Retired List in the rank and pay grade SGM, E-9, effective 26 September 2006, and entitled to appropriate pay and allowances associated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018373
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and criteria concerning individual military awards. The evidence of record contains no orders or other documents that show the applicant was ever recommended for or awarded the ARCOM by proper authority while he served on active duty, and although he provides a news article that indicates he was awarded the ARCOM, he fails to provide...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018374
In his addendum to his DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) the applicant states that orders for this award need to be found. There are no orders in the applicant's personnel records awarding him the Bronze Star Medal. No evidence was found in the applicant's service personnel record to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal; therefore, there is insufficient evidence available to support addition of the Bronze Star Medal to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018375
Headquarters, 173rd Airborne Brigade, General Orders Number 405, dated 23 February 1971, show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 18 February 1971 in the Republic of Vietnam. The 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 Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018377
There are no provisions for preparation of a DD Form 214 for personnel of the USAR upon discharge from the DEP. The evidence shows the applicant enlisted in the USAR Control Group DEP on 16 January 1975 and was discharged on 18 May 1975, a period of 4 months and 3 days. Her active Army service for the period covered by the DD Form 214 was from 19 May 1975 through 15 May 1978.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018380
This is for a person who begins commissioned service after obtaining the additional education, training, or experience required for appointment or assignment as a commissioned officer in a professional field; f. Constructive service credit is to be counted only once; do not count periods of time spent in an active status as a commissioned officer or on active duty; and credit qualifying periods of less than 1 full year proportionately; g. the number of years creditable as constructive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018381
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 April 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080018381 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a copy of an order awarding him the Good Conduct Medal, a copy of his DD Form 214, a copy of his DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), and a National Personnel Records Center letter in support of this application. Records show the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018382
The applicant requests, in effect, deletion of the dates of lost time from Item 29 (Dates Of Time Lost During This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release for Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army in pay grade E-1 on 28 August 1989. The applicant was honorably released from active duty, in pay grade E-3, on 1 November 1996, under the provisions of Chapter 4, Army Regulation 635-200 at the completion of required active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018385
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Based on his record of indiscipline, SPCM conviction and record of AWOL, the applicant's service clearly does not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel. _______ _ __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 | 20080018387
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable or a general discharge. He concludes by requesting an upgrade of his discharge based on his overall record of service. The fact that the VA has determined that his service from 21 May 1976 to 20 May 1980 is considered as honorable for VA purposes is not a sufficient basis for upgrading his discharge when considering the nature of his offenses and that fact that at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018388
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending on 24 March 1972 to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018389
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 AR20050009666, on 10 November 2005. The applicant's separation medical examination, dated 27 September 1945, was reviewed previously. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018391
He was recommended by his company commander for award of the Purple Heart but never received the certificate, medal, or added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Army Regulation 600-8-22 states that the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018392
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) be voided and that he be transferred to the Retired Reserve. CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018394
However, on 4 December 1974, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), Chapter 10. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. _______ _ 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 | 20080018395
She also provides a letter from the FSM, dated 1 October 2008, in which he confirms that it was and is his intent that his former spouse (the applicant) continue to be the beneficiary of his SBP, and a letter from her counsel, dated 6 October 200, in which he indicates that a copy of the applicants Final Judgment was sent to DFAS in order that she receive her portion of the FSMs military retirement benefits and to ensure that she would be listed as beneficiary of the SBP benefits. Public...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018396
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his service in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Although it cannot be conclusively determined what country or countries that the applicant served in during his deployment to Southwest Asia based upon the limited information in his military records, it would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018401
The applicant requests, in effect, that his character of service on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from uncharacterized service to honorable service. The applicant submitted an application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) requesting that his uncharacterized discharge be changed to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018402
Item 12f (Foreign Service) of the DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his separation shows he completed 11 months and 6 days of foreign service. Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of this DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Afghanistan Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018405
Also incorporated herein are the military records which were summarized in the original consideration of his request to upgrade his discharge by the ABCMR in Docket Number AC93-11075, on 26 April 1995, wherein the Board carefully considered the applicant's entire service record as well as the evidence he submitted. With regard to his new issues, the Board determined that the applicant's records should be corrected to show his overseas service in Germany, but not to change the reason for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018411
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 24 September 1966, nonjudicial punishment (NJP) was imposed against the applicant for his failure to prepare for guard duty. 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 | 20080018413
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Evidence of record shows he reenlisted on 10 November 1976 and discharge orders show he was released from active duty on 9 November 1979. In addition, this DD Form 214 shows he served 3 years of net active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018417
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. In the absence of orders, the entry on the applicant's separation examination is not sufficient as a basis for award of the Purple Heart. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to amend his DD Form 214 to show the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018419
The applicant requests his records be corrected to show his year of birth as 1946; his place of birth as Fort McClellan, AL; his date of entry onto active duty as 11 February 1963; and that he be awarded the Purple Heart. The 1981 VA rating decision states that the applicant's award of service connection for a combat wound was based on his statement at the time of the VA medical examination, no service medical records were available. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018420
On 1 October 1971, 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, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018421
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 foreign service in the Belgium Congo. There is no evidence of record which verifies the applicant served in the Belgium Congo other than his self-authored statements, Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base correction of his records show foreign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018424
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-206, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel for misconduct (fraudulent entry, conviction by civil court, and absence without leave or desertion). In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018425
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his overseas service in the Republic of Vietnam. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant served overseas in Thailand from 4 August to on or about 28 November 1971 and in the Republic of Vietnam from 26 January 1972 to 24 November 1972. __________X_______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018428
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Boards 21 October 2008 decision to deny his request to correct his records to show award of three Army Commendation Medals (Army Commendation Medal with second Oak Leaf Cluster), a second Army Good Conduct Medal, and qualification as an expert with the pistol, machinegun, and hand grenade. Documents associated with the applicants final award of the Army Commendation, which was originally recommended as a Meritorious Service Medal, is new...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018434
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), discharge orders, an NGB Form 22 (National Guard Bureau Report of Separation and Record of Service) for the period ending 7 January 1997, an Army National Guard (ARNG) Retirement Points History Statement, and medical documentation in support of this application. There is no evidence in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018437
The applicant departed Vietnam on or about 27 May 1969. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018439
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. ________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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018442
On 2 April 1982, the applicant consulted with counsel and 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 14 April 1982, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 and directed he be furnished an under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018445
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he suffered from diabetes at the time of his discharge. Absent any evidence of record confirming the applicant suffered from diabetes and/or any disqualifying medical condition, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support any correction of the medical documents on file in his record or the reason for his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018446
Updated COTTAD procedures went into effect on 5 January 2006 to support the voluntary transition of Reserve Component Soldiers from partial mobilization under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12302 to voluntary COTTAD orders under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12301(d). Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, in effect at the time of the applicant's mobilization, stated that the COTTAD policy applied to Soldiers in the following categories: Category...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018447
The applicant provides a WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) for the period ending 16 October 1945; a WD AGO Form 53-55 for the period ending 23 November 1946; a WD AGO Form 53-55 for the period ending 15 May 1949; a DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) for the period ending 5 January 1951; orders for the Combat Infantryman Badge; a copy of a letter from the War Department Adjutant General's Office, dated 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018448
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Combat Action Badge, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Driver and Mechanic Badge, the Overseas Service Ribbon, and two overseas service bars. The applicant's records show that he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal (although...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080018450
The applicant provides his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Discharge) for the period ending 25 September 1945; a WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record), dated 25 September 1945; an Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 25 September 1945; and a letter addressed to the Director of Insurance, Veterans Administration (VA), dated 4 March 1946. Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows the applicant was awarded...