ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003901
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to adjust his first lieutenant date of rank based on his active duty service in the United States Marine Corps (USMC). The applicant states, in effect, that when he transferred to the Army National Guard his date of rank was not adjusted based on his active duty service in the USMC as a second lieutenant. On 20 December 2003, the applicant entered the USMC as a second lieutenant, Infantry.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003903
The applicant requests, in effect, that a DA Form 2627, Record of Proceedings under Article 15, UCMJ, be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant was processed for separation from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12C(2). The evidence shows that the applicant was processed for separation from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12C(2).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003904
In a memorandum, dated 11 September 2006, Subject: Promotion Policies for Reserve Component (RC) Enlisted Soldiers on Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS) in Excess of 12 Months and Sanctuary Soldiers, USARC provided clarification to the 26 June 2006 memorandum. In a memorandum, dated 30 April 2007, Subject: Clarification and Change to Promotion Policies for Army Reserve Troop Program (TPU) Enlisted Soldiers on Active Duty for Operational support (ADOS) and Sanctuary Soldiers, USARC...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003906
The board found that a preponderance of the evidence supported the allegations and recommended that he be issued an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. _ ___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 | 20080003912
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show his primary military occupational specialty (PMOS) as 11B (Infantryman). It further stated that the applicants records do not show that he received the required training to hold 11B as a PMOS. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicants PMOS was 63B and that he was never awarded an infantry PMOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003915
The evidence shows that when the applicant made application for retired pay benefits, he was advised he had only 19 years, 8 months, and 28 days of creditable service for retirement and he was not eligible to receive retired pay. Based on the evidence and equity consideration in this case, the applicant is entitled to: a. have his discharge from the Army National Guard and transfer to the Retired Reserve on 17 November 1992 revoked; b. have a correction made to his ARPC Form 249-2-E,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003917
The office also stated that instead of processing the applicant's orders with the effective date and date of rank of 4 December 2004, his NGB Federal Recognition orders were inadvertently processed with the effective date and date of rank of 21 December 2007. The evidence shows that the applicant was selected for promotion to LTC by a Standby Advisory Board on 18 January 2007, with a date of rank of 4 December 2004. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003918
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 May 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080003918 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Although the applicants DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 January 1996 was corrected to reflect his prior USMC service, because his retirement orders were not corrected DFAS could not adjust his retired pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he retired with 21 years, 9 months,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003922
On 13 January 1988, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge, under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of misconduct - abuse of illegal drug, and directed the applicant be furnished a General Discharge Certificate. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 25 January 1988. The evidence of record shows that the applicants discharge was appropriate because the quality of his service was not consistent with the Army standards of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003924
The applicant requests, in two separate applications, correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show his primary specialty; his correct record of service; the decorations, medals, badges, citations and campaign ribbons awarded or authorized that he was awarded or authorized; and his military education. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003928
His records do not show any significant acts of valor during his military service. This form further shows the applicant's character of service as bad conduct and that he completed 4 years, 3 months, and 18 days of creditable military service. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003939
He also requests a copy of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) and his discharge certificate. His girlfriend at the time had him away from the unit, but he did not get back in time due to a family member being sick; he was a model Soldier, but he was immature and did not take his responsibilities seriously; he had bipolar disorder. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing to him an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003940
The applicant provides his DD Form 214; an MSM award certificate; the front page of a DA Form 638-1 (Recommendation for Award (for other than Valor) of Army Achievement Medal (AAM), Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), and Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)), dated 4 September 1991; a DA Form 638-1, dated 29 July 1993; and orders awarding him the Drivers Badge/Wheel [correctly known as the Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-W Bar]. The available evidence shows the applicant was awarded two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003942
Item 1 (General) of the applicant's DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 5 January 1968, shows the first three digits of his SSN as 531. Evidence of records shows the applicant is eligible for award of the Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). 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 Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 5 January 1968 through 14 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003946
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 10 April 1990, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, for a pattern of misconduct which was prejudicial to good order and discipline. Clearly, this is a pattern of misconduct for which he could have been discharged under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003952
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show award of the Combat Action Badge and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the DD Form 214 the applicant was issued at the time of his release from active duty shows he was awarded, among other awards, the Iraqi Campaign Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. The evidence of record further shows that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003987
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and correction of his records to show his combat duty in the Dominican Republic. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the MOS 11B (Infantryman) and was assigned to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental or smaller size; however, the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence showing that he was directly involved in ground combat. In the absence of evidence that the applicant was an active participant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003989
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his date of rank for captain, pay grade O-3, as 23 January 2007. The applicant states, in effect, that during his deployment to Iraq he was recommended for promotion to captain through a position vacancy board on 28 March 2006, but before he could be transferred into the recommended position and promoted, the position was converted to an Active Guard Reserve (AGR) position. Notwithstanding the advisory opinion received in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003990
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to document his foreign service and to show he received the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Item 22c (Foreign and or Sea Service) of the separation document (DD Form 214) he was issued at the time contains an entry indicating he completed no overseas service during his active duty tenure. Finally, the applicant's DD Form 214 documents no overseas service in Item 22c, the CIB is not included in the list of awards contained in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003992
This document shows that, at the time of the applicant's assignment to the 7th Support Battalion, it was cited for award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period 1 January 1969 through 30 June 1970 by Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 50, dated 1971. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003997
The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Service), dated 19 November 1945, shows he was inducted in the Army of the United States and entered active service on 11 June 1941 at Fort Crook, Nebraska. With respect to the applicants foreign service in Korea, there is no evidence in the applicants constructed records and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he served in Korea. ________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080003998
The applicant provides physical examination results, dated 17 January 2008; a DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings), dated 24 July 1998; a DA Form 199, dated 5 February 2002; his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); and his retirement orders. In regard to the skin disorder, the DA Form 199 indicated that consideration was given to a possible diagnosis of discoid lupus based on a skin biopsy; however, that had not been conclusive. However,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004000
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. It is unfortunate that his status may be causing him difficulty with his current employment, but the record clearly documents that he was discharged due to not meeting the medical fitness standards required for military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004001
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request to expunge a DA Form 1059 (Academic Report) for the period 24 January through 30 June 1972 and an Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the period 11 October 1968 through 28 February 1969 from his records; and that the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB), dated 10 October 1973, be corrected to show that he was found to be unfit for duty and that he was retired due to disability effective 3 December 1973 with all retroactive benefits and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004007
Message 161200Z Jan 97, DA Washington DC//DAPE-MPO-S// Subject: Service Credit for Senior ROTC Cadets and Midshipmen in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP), provided policy guidance and authority to recompute the PEBD based on service credit under the SMP. The documents provided are accepted as sufficient evidence to show that the applicant was in the SMP during the period 24 August 1983 through 17 May 1985 as he was assigned to a USAR TPU during the time he was in ROTC. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004009
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 2 April 1985, the applicants commander initiated separation proceedings on the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004013
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was separated from the service for medical reasons. On 21 August 1978, the applicants commander recommended that he be separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-31. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004015
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 9 August 1970, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, for unfitness and directed the applicant receive an UD. His record clearly did not support the issue of a GD or HD by the separation authority at the time of his discharge, and does not support an upgrade at this late date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004019
The evidence of record also shows that the applicant served in Saudi Arabia from 16 November 1990 to 3 April 1991 during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm and was deployed in support of OIF. There is no evidence of record and the applicant has not provided any evidence to show that he was recommended for appearance before a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) or any form of physical disability processing prior to his separation from service for the purpose of retirement on 30 September 2006....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004022
The applicant requests, in effect, promotion reconsideration to lieutenant colonel by a special selection board (SSB), under the 2006 year criteria. The applicant also states, in effect, that he would like his records to be carefully considered by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records and reviewed as early as possible since he received a second pass-over for lieutenant colonel by the 2007 Reserve Components Selection Board (RCSB). In an advisory opinion, dated 2 May 2005, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004023
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 JUNE 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080004023 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge, that the narrative reason for separation be changed and the reinstatement of veterans benefits. On 3 September 2005, the approving authority approved the applicant's request and directed the applicant be discharged from the U.S. Army for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004025
It has been over 5 years since she was on active duty and would like to be given another chance. On 16 September 2002, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, for commission of a serious offense [drug abuse]. The SPD code of JKK was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating under the provisions of AR 635-200, Chapter 14, for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004032
The applicant states, in effect, that his home of record is listed as Alabama and should have been Florida and that he needs this error corrected for tax purposes. The evidence shows that the applicant's place of enlistment, on 26 January 1965, was listed as "Montgomery, Alabama." There is no evidence to show that an error was made in recording his HOR at the time of his separation; therefore, there is no basis to correct his records as requested.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004035
The applicant states that he served in Korea during the eligibility period. A review of the applicant's records show that he served in Korea during the eligibility period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 further 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004040
The applicant states she enlisted for 5 years to receive the Army College Fund for $40,000 along with a $1,000 enlistment bonus. She states her contract does not show anything regarding the $1,000.00 enlistment bonus she has already received. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant enlisted for the Army College Fund in the amount of $40,000.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004043
On 28 July 1986, the applicant was discharged, with a discharge UOTHC, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct pattern of misconduct. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004049
The applicant provides a self-authored letter, dated 28 February 2008; a DD Form 214 that was issued to him on 17 April 1969; a DD Form 214 that was issued at the time of his release from discharge for physical disability on 29 June 1970; a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record); orders, dated 27 July 1968, which awarded him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 26 July 1968; a Standard Form (SF) 600 (Health Record Chronological Record of Medical Care), which appears to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004053
Soldiers supporting valid Global War on Terrorism requirements may request COTTAD orders totaling 1095 days. The record shows the applicant enlisted in the Army Reserve on 2 December 1999 and that he had served a total of 4 months and 20 days of total prior active service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending Item 6 of the DD Forms 214 issued to him for the periods ending 22 January 2004 and 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004054
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record shows that he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 27 July 2000. The evidence of record contains a properly constituted DD Form 214 that shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 4, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of completion of required active service, and that he was assigned an SPD code of LBK and an RE code of 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004056
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general or an honorable discharge. He completed the necessary training and was awarded the MOS 11B. On 8 March 1968, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge recommendation and directed that the applicant be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004059
Title 10, U. S. Code, section 14304, states officers shall be placed in the promotion zone for that officers grade and competitive category and shall be considered for promotion to the next higher grade by a promotion board far enough in advance of completing the years of service in grade specified so that, if the officer is recommended for promotion, the promotion may be effective on or before the date on which the officer will complete those years of service. Title 10, U. S. Code,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004078
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show his entitlement to the 25th award of the Air Medal (AM) and to show his date of rank (DOR) as 12 December 1969. Although the actual promotion order is not on file in the applicant's OMPF, it appears that based on his DOR of 12 December 1969, the effective date of the applicant's promotion was likely 1 January 1970, as is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004079
There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant's effective date of rank is 20 February 1966. Evidence of record shows the applicant was effectively promoted on 20 February 1967 to the rank of specialist four (T)/pay grade E-4. _______ _ 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 | 20080004081
Unit members exchanged fire with the enemy and the Navy officer proceeded to the left of the village where he came across a Service Battery ammunition convoy pinned down by enemy fire. The applicant provided a sworn statement from a retired US Navy officer who was present on 12 August 1950 near the village of Pongam-ni, Korea, when the applicant's unit was attacked by enemy forces. Although the applicants dates of service in Korea are not known, his DD Form 214 shows he completed 1 year,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004084
Army Regulation 635-5-1, which was in effect on the date of the applicant's discharge, shows that individuals separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b (emphasis added) would have a narrative reason of "Misconduct Pattern of Misconduct" applied to their DD Form 214. The evidence shows that the applicant's unit commander advised the applicant he was initiating action to separate him from the Army for a pattern of misconduct. This statement is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004089
The Board recommended that the applicant's records be submitted to a duly constituted SSB for promotion reconsideration to COL under the FY 2002/2003 criteria; and that, if selected for promotion, his records be corrected to show he was promoted to COL on his date of eligibility, as determined by appropriate Departmental officials, using the FY 2002/2003 criteria, provided he was otherwise qualified and met all other prerequisites for promotion. The question in this case is whether the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004090
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 July 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080004090 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He graduated from Combined Arms Exercise (CAX) in January 2008, and has applied for Phase I training. It recommended that he be granted a military education waiver for 2007 and that his records be considered by the next available special selection board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004093
The applicant requests that her discharge from the U. S. Army Reserve (USAR) be voided and her records corrected to show she transferred to the Retired Reserve. The applicant provides orders, dated 22 July 1998, assigning her to the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement); discharge orders, dated 21 October 1999; and her notification of eligibility for retired pay at age 60 (her 20-year letter). If a Soldier does not earn the required 50 retirement points during a retirement year and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004099
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 5 October 1970, the applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with an undesirable discharge and a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. In 1981, the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080004103
In his statement, he stated, in effect, he had been in the Army for approximately a year and he had absented himself from duty four times and in the same time he had received four Article 15s. The applicant's record shows he received non-judicial punishment under the UCMJ twice and was tried and convicted by a special court-martial once. In a statement the applicant submitted at the time he requested discharge, he stated, in effect, he never actually wanted to join the Army in the first place.