ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019872
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect in block 4 (Department, Component, and Branch or Class) that his branch was "Engineer" (ENGR) instead of "Quartermaster" (QMC), as currently reflected. There is no evidence in the applicant's official records which reflects that he held an Engineer Corps MOS. The applicant's official record contains no evidence that the applicant ever held a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019875
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicants failure to timely file. A second self-authored statement provided by the applicant states, in effect, that while transporting supplies, his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019876
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 07 MAY 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080019876 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states that her DD Form 214 does not show the exact dates of her combat service and that she would not qualify for benefits (grants) without showing her combat service on her DD Form 214. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows she was recommended for and/or awarded the Army Achievement Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019877
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. He believes that he should have received an honorable discharge or medical discharge. She discussed the applicant's mental health during basic training and the death of his father.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019880
A copy of Headquarters, First United States Army letter, Subject: Appointment as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the Army Under Title 10, U.S. Code, sections 591 and 593, dated 10 December 1976; and a copy of the corresponding DA Form 71 (Oath of Office - Military Personnel) are on file in the applicant's service personnel record. There is no evidence the applicant ever served in the rank of second lieutenant. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019881
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). At the time of his discharge the applicant had completed 3 years, 7 months, and 5 days of net active service during the period of service under review. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was notified by his company commander of his intent to initiate separation action to effect the applicants discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019883
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show a second award of the Purple Heart. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show the applicant is entitled to two awards of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show the second award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant a second award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019884
The applicant requests in effect, correction of his records to show he was medically retired based on 24 years of military service. The applicants Chronological Statement of Retirement Points, dated 28 January 2009, for the retirement year beginning on 9 April 1980 and ending on 7 September 2007 shows he completed 14 years, 7 months, and 3 days of qualifying service for retired pay. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base correction of his records to show he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019885
The applicant requests, in effect, that the characterization of service on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from uncharacterized to honorable. 2. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of release from ADT shows he completed 3 months and 7 days of active service. The applicant contends that the characterization of service on his DD Form 214 should be changed from uncharacterized to honorable. 2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019886
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged from active duty on 12 January 1982 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with a UOTHC discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. There is no evidence of record which indicates the actions taken in his case were in error or unjust; therefore, there is no basis for granting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019887
The applicant requests, in effect, that: a. his discharge under other than honorable conditions, which was upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions by the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) in September 2005, be upgraded to an honorable discharge or, in the alternative, that his general discharge be affirmed; b. item 25 (Separation Authority) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to Secretarial authority; c. item 26 (Separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019895
On 3 December 1986, the applicants immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against her in accordance with paragraph 14-12(c) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), for misconduct, abuse of illegal drugs. On 3 December 1986, the applicants immediate commander initiated separation action against her in accordance with paragraph 14-12c of Army Regulation 635-200 for misconduct, commission of a serious offense. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019897
On 13 December 1984, the applicant was notified of his pending separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for misconduct - drug abuse. The regulation states the reason for discharge based on separation code JKK is Misconduct Drug Abuse." In addition, he completed over 7 years of service prior to his drug offense.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019901
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), be corrected to add the Armed Forces Service Medal, Medal of Freedom, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal along with any other awards pertaining to his service. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019902
Removal of the referred officer evaluation report (OER) she received for the period 11 December 2004 through 22 May 2005 from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and from the New York and California Army National Guard (NYARNG and CAARNG) personnel records; b. Destruction and removal of any derogatory memorandums of record; c. Correction of the Department of the Army Inspector General (DAIG) findings to show that her rater and senior rater (SR) showed extreme prejudice towards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019903
The available evidence shows that he served a period of 58 continuous days in Iraq from 9 April to 5 June 2003, qualifying for award of the Iraq Campaign medal with two bronze service stars. The available evidence clearly shows that almost 2 years after the end of his last period of active duty, the applicant was recommended for award of the Meritorious Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019904
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to honorable. On 5 December 1983, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request 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 | 20080019905
The applicant states he had mental problems associated with his service in Vietnam that were not known to the military. When separation for unfitness was warranted, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019906
The Former Service Member's (FSM) military records are not available for review. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. The applicant, through his Congressman, did not provide substantiating evidence to show that the FSM's civilian education accomplishments recorded on his WD AGO Form 100 were in error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019909
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Honorable Discharge), with the period ending 2 July 1946, to show he served with the 80th Infantry Division. The Board does not doubt the applicants contention he served with the 80th Infantry Division; however, there must be concrete evidence on which to base a correction to his military records. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019910
The available record does not include the applicant's service medical record. The examination conducted 18 day after the alleged injury found no physical manifestations of any injury and did not document any treatment for any of the applicant's concerns. The record does not show and the applicant has not provided any documentation to support his reported injury on 25 December 2005 was a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019911
His records do not contain any evidence that the applicant was wounded or was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant's name on the Vietnam casualty list is irrefutable evidence that the applicant was wounded by hostile forces while in Vietnam. 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 incurred in Vietnam on 7 January 1967; and b. adding the Purple Heart, the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019914
The applicant provides, in support of his application, copies of his DD Form 214, his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record), and the implementing instructions for the Korea Defense Service Medal from the Human Resources Command, Alexandria. Therefore, it is appropriate to amend his DD Form 214 to show he is authorized the Korea Defense Service Medal. The Board also recommends that a copy of the applicant's DD Form 214, along with the above correction, be filed in his OMPF contained...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019917
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) governs the policies and procedures for the separation of enlisted personnel. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019918
He also states, in effect, that the request was previously denied by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20070012482 on 31 January 2008. Since he was awarded 4 years of constructive service credit for his basic qualifying degree, he cannot be awarded additional credit for an MBA obtained during the same period of service for which he was awarded those 4 years of credit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019919
The applicant requests his Undesirable Discharge (UD) be upgraded to an Honorable Discharge (HD). The applicant was absent without leave (AWOL) from his AIT unit from 13 March 1965 through 25 April 1965 (44 days). Army Regulation 635-208, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel for unfitness.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019920
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 | 20080019921
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be issued a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the periods of active service from 23 September 2005 to 31 January 2006 and from 1 February 2006 to 30 July 2006. 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. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019922
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge, the V Device for his already shown Bronze Star Medal, and all other awards to which he may be entitled. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show his Combat Infantryman Badge, the V Device on his Bronze Star Medal, and any other awards to which he may be entitled. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019925
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. A review of the available records fails to show any evidence that the applicant was wounded as a result of enemy action or that treatment for any such wounds/injuries was made a matter of record. ___________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 | 20080019927
The applicant states that he received a general discharge at the time of separation and now finds that his records show that he was discharged under other than honorable conditions. The appropriate authority (a major general) approved the recommendation for discharge and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019928
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and procedures concerning awards. Specific requirements state, in effect, that an Army enlisted Soldier must have an infantry or special forces specialty, satisfactorily performed duty while assigned or attached as a member of an infantry, ranger or special forces unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size during any period such...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019929
The applicant provides photocopies of two pictures with a narrative which indicates he received the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge; two DD Forms 214; an illegible document; and an order awarding the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device in support of this application. There is no evidence in the available records which show the applicant was ever wounded as the result of hostile action or was recommended for or awarded the Purple Heart. In order to justify correction of a military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019931
On 15 August 2000, the applicant acknowledged that he had been advised by consulting counsel for the contemplated action to accomplish his separation for alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 9-2a, and its effect, of the rights available to him, and the effect of any action taken by him in waiving his rights. Chapter 4 (Rehabilitation) of Army Regulation 600-85 (Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program (ADAPCP) [later...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019932
The applicant requests an upgrade of his "general" discharge to "honorable." 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 honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019933
The applicant requests, in effect, that her discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) be voided and that she be transferred to the Retired Reserve. The applicant was told that the records reviewed by the Department of the Army Selection Board did not indicate that she had completed the required civilian and/or military education by the day that the board convened (21 January 2004). The available evidence does not show the applicant ever requested a transfer to the Retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019934
However, there is no available evidence that shows the applicant was wounded while in combat. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records which show he was awarded the Purple Heart. However, in the absence of evidence that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and an official medical record showing he was treated for such a wound, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019936
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests: a. correction of his middle name and date of birth (DOB) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge); and b. correction of his DOB on his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service). With respect to the applicant's middle name, the evidence of record shows that the applicant used the middle name...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019937
The applicant was discharged from the Army on 26 December 1990. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged in accordance with chapter 3 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), as a result of court-martial, with a bad conduct discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019938
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, he is entitled to the OSR, GWOTSM, and the ICM with two bronze service stars based on his 10-month and 15-day tour of duty in Iraq and these awards should be added to his record and separation document at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his 29 March 2004 DD Form 214 by adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019939
A review of the applicant's personnel service record shows three enlistment contracts with three corresponding DD Forms 214 issued when he separated from active service. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to have his DD Form 214 issued on 22 June 1971 corrected to show 7 years of grammar school (elementary) as recorded on his DD Form 214 dated 10 April 1969. c. On 23 June 1971, his enlistment contract shows the entry "NA" [not applicable] in regards to his highest school grade completed. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019942
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The applicant's records do not contain the applicant's award recommendation. If the applicant was recommended for a Silver Star, it is apparent that the recommendation was downgraded to a BSM with "V" Device.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019946
The applicant requests, in effect, that his date of entry be corrected on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show that he entered active duty on 17 July 1968 rather than 18 July 1968. The applicant's DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract - Armed Forces of the United States) shows he entered his initial enlistment in the Regular Army on 18 July 1968 for a period of three years. Evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted on 18 July 1968 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019957
Records show the FSM participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. On 11 August 1972, after consulting with counsel, the FSM submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. Based on the FSM's service in Vietnam from 10 June 1970 through 18 April 1971 and participation in two campaigns, he is eligible for the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019958
The applicant requests award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for his service in Europe during the Berlin Crisis in 1961 to 1962. The applicant states that he should be awarded the AFEM and that his military records should be corrected for his posterity. While the applicant served in Germany during a qualifying period of service for award of the AFEM, there is no evidence in the applicant's military records, and the applicant failed to provide any evidence which shows that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019963
The evidence of record shows that the applicant served a qualifying period of service for the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, which is not shown on his records; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. The evidence of record further shows that the applicant received an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his service in Kuwait/Iraq in support of Operations Enduring/Iraqi Freedom. Therefore: a. the applicant is entitled to the Global War on Terrorism...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019967
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 was properly prepared at the time of his discharge to show that he was inducted into the Army on 22 April 1971 and he has provided no evidence to the contrary. __________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 | 20080019976
The evidence of record shows that the applicant served a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show this service 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 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; and b. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019977
Section 9 (Medals, Decorations, Citations) of the applicant's DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows that he earned the following awards during his active duty tenure: the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar and the Parachutist Badge. Therefore, he is not entitled to have his records corrected 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. deleting the entry, "Marksman (Rifle)"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080019978
There are no orders or other evidence in the applicants military personnel records that show he was awarded the Legion of Merit. There are no orders or other evidence in the applicants military personnel records that show he was awarded the Legion of Merit. However, the Legion of Merit citation alone is insufficient evidence to support correction of the applicant's records.