ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005570
According to the DD Form 1883 that the applicant submitted, he declined to make an SBP election by deferring his option using option A until he reached age 60. Considering all the evidence, contentions, and information presented by the applicant through his statement, together with the evidence of record and applicable law and regulations, it is reasonable to conclude that the applicant had failed to make an election at the appropriate time (at age 60 or prior to 31 January 2008);...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005571
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed discharge under other than honorable conditions. The Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied his 1976 and 1980 requests for discharge upgrade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005572
His records do not show any significant acts of valor during his military service. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service, under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge character of service. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005573
The applicant's military personnel record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 22 April 1966 for a period of 3 years. On 19 April 1971, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), for the good of the service and was issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no official documentation or evidence and the applicant has submitted no evidence that he received a head or eye injury in July 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005574
On 18 September 1987, the separation authority approved the waiver of the counseling and rehabilitative requirements and the applicants discharge, under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of misconduct, and directed the applicant be furnished a General Discharge Certificate. A discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. The evidence of record shows that the applicants discharge was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005575
The applicant's separation packet is not in his record; however, his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was given an under other than honorable conditions discharge on 29 September 1978 [one day after his 20th birthday] under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. The applicant was young when he enlisted in the Regular Army; however, he was 20 years old...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005576
The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army, in pay grade E-1, on 25 September 1984, for 3 years. The applicant's service military records show he was treated for left foot pain on 17 January and 4 March 1986.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005577
The applicants military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army in pay grade E-1 on 30 November 1972 for 3 years. On 3 May 1979, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial and directed that an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate be issued and that the applicant be reduced to pay grade E-1. Chapter 10 of that regulation provided, in pertinent part, that a member who has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005578
The psychiatrist recommended that the applicant be administratively separated under the appropriate regulation. A review of the available record fails 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. Additionally, there is no evidence in his record that shows he requested and was denied extended leave as he contends or that he was told that his discharge would be upgraded if he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005579
The applicant requests, in effect, that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to an honorable or general discharge. The applicant contends that his bad conduct discharge should be upgraded to an honorable or general discharge. After a thorough review of the available records, there was no cause for clemency and an insufficient basis upon which to base an upgrade of the applicants bad conduct discharge to an honorable or general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005580
Department of the Army United States Disciplinary Barracks, United States Army Combined Arms Center, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Orders 212-18, dated 31 October 1980, show the applicant was pending completion of appellate review and execution of a Bad Conduct Discharge. The DD Form 214 characterizes the applicant's service as "under other than honorable conditions." The applicant provided a copy of his DD Form 259A (Bad Conduct Discharge Certificate) which shows that he was discharged from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005581
The applicant's records show that he enlisted in the ILARNG for a period of 3 years on 23 May 1980. The National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) he was issued at the time shows he was discharged on 20 February 1985 under honorable conditions by reason of unsatisfactory participation. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005583
Furthermore, evidence of records shows that he requested to be separated from the military in lieu of court-martial. Records further show that the applicant was 19 years, 11 months, and 22 days old at the time he went AWOL and by then should have been well aware of the Army's standards of conduct. However, good post-service conduct alone is not a basis for upgrading a discharge and, upon review, the applicant's good post-service conduct is not sufficient to mitigate his indiscipline in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005587
The regulation states, a unit officer will have a promotion date and effective date no earlier than the approval date of the board which selected him for promotion, provided he is assigned to a position in the higher grade. Paragraph 4-21b (2) states that a unit officer will have a promotion date and effective date no earlier than the approval date of the board which selected him/her for promotion, provided he/she is assigned to a position in the higher grade. The applicant was selected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005589
Item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) of the applicant's DD Form 214, dated 18 January 1968, shows the entry "1 10 0 France, VN," indicating that the applicant completed 1 year and 10 months of foreign service in France and in the Republic of Vietnam. The evidence of record also shows that the applicant participated in two campaigns during his service in the Republic of Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show two bronze service stars affixed to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005590
The applicant's military service records contain a copy of a DA Form 1577, dated 19 July 1976, that shows the Office of The Adjutant General authorized issuance of the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 1 bronze service star, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) to the applicant. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was wounded in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005591
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 17c (Date of Entry), of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), be corrected to show that he entered active duty on "31 July 1967" instead of "31 July 1970." His DD Form 214 shows that he entered active duty on 31 July 70 (sic 31 July 1967), for 3 years. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the entry "31 Jul 67,"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005592
The applicant's records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 3 years on 15 April 1986. On 13 April 1987, the applicant's immediate commander initiated a memorandum advising the applicant of his intent to recommend his separation from the Army for unsatisfactory performance and disqualification for further service under chapter 13-2(a) of Army Regulation 600-200 (Personnel Separations). The DD Form 214 he was issued confirms he was released from active duty for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005594
The applicant requests correction of his discharge document to include award of the U.S. Department of State Award for Heroism, U.S. Department of State Meritorious Honor Award, Kosovo Campaign Medal with bronze service star, Army Overseas Service Ribbon, Sharpshooter Badge (Rifle), Expert Badge (Pistol), and Army Lapel Button. The applicants military service records show that he was awarded the Kosovo Campaign Medal. The applicants military service records show that he was honorably...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005599
The applicant requests that his Undesirable Discharge be upgraded to honorable. 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. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005600
The applicant states, in effect, that his medical records should show he was recommended for an honorable discharge because of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The applicant alleges that he was suffering from PTSD at the time of his discharge and should have received an honorable or disability discharge instead of being discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, for Unsuitability. The applicant has provided insufficient evidence to show that his discharge was unjust...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005602
The applicant's military records show he enlisted on 23 April 1974. He cited as the basis for his recommendation, the applicants concealment of his arrest record. There is no evidence in the applicant's records, and the applicant has provided none, to show that his discharge was unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005603
On 1 February 1982, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be given a discharge under other than honorable conditions. 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. There is no evidence of record and the applicant has not provided any substantiating evidence showing that he had a medical condition at the time that warranted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005605
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general or an honorable discharge. On 11 May 1973, the applicant's commander recommended that the applicant be discharged from the Army with an undesirable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005606
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. His record documents no acts of valor, significant achievement, or service warranting special recognition that would have supported the issue of a GD or HD by the separation authority at the time of his discharge, or that would support an upgrade at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005611
The applicant served in the Regular Army from 23 September 1980 through 13 January 1984, a period of 3 years, 3 months, and 21 days. While in Germany, the applicant was command referred to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program (ADAPCP) because of a positive urinalysis for marijuana. Also on the same date, the commander requested the applicant be discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005612
The MEB referred the applicant's case for evaluation by a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). Although the evidence of record confirms the applicant was treated for multiple medical conditions while serving on active duty, his CMT, which is a hereditary condition, was determined to be following its natural course without any documented duty related permanent service aggravation, and there is no evidence that the other four conditions listed in the applicant's MEB were unfitting for further...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005614
The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005615
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080005615 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show that he completed airborne training, that he was awarded the Parachutist Badge, and that his unit was the 47th Engineer Battalion (Combat Airborne). While the DD Form 214, he was issued shows the Special Qualification Identifier P for parachutist, it does not show he completed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005617
The applicant requests, in effect, transfer to the retired reserve. The Department of Veterans Affairs Board of Veterans Appeals determination, dated 19 February 1997, granted the applicant a service-connected disability for Lyme disease based on its review of the evidence and material of record in the applicants claims file. There is no evidence which shows that the applicant was counseled regarding eligibility for transfer to the Retired Reserve.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005624
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: Enlisted Record Brief (ERB); DD Form 214; Headquarters, United States Army Armor Center and Fort Knox, Orders 102-0163, dated 12 April 2002; United States Army Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Memorandum, dated 30 April 2003; and United States Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) Orders D109-3, dated 5 June 2003. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and criteria concerning...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005626
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation From Active Duty) be corrected to show his primary military occupational specialty code (PMOSC) as 31S3H and his secondary military occupational specialty code (SMOSC) of 31B3O. During his IADT period, the applicant completed training and was awarded the military occupational specialty (MOS) of 31S, Field General Communications Security (COMSEC) Repairman. His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005627
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to Item 3 (Social Security Number) of his separation document (DD Form 214), dated 4 July 1970. The evidence of record shows the applicants military records initially listed the incorrect SSN. Therefore, given his attempts to correct his SSN and the fact he used the correct SSN while still on active duty, it would be appropriate to correct the SSN listed in Item 3 of his DD Form 214 to reflect the proper SSN listed on the 1970 OTAG Letter on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005632
The applicant provides copies of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214); orders, citation, and certificate for award of the Army Commendation Medal; and orders for award of the Air Medal, in support of his application. Accordingly, his records should be corrected to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (first award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005636
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicants DD Form 214 does not show award of the CIB. Appendix B of Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) shows that the applicant participated in four 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 the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005637
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080005637 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal-Kuwait. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry "KUWAIT LIBERATION MEDAL" from item 13 of the applicant's DD Form 214; and b. amending Item 13 of the applicant's DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005640
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. However, there is no evidence in his record nor has the applicant provided any evidence that shows that he was wounded a second time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005642
The evidence of record shows the applicant completed a foreign service tour in Korea from 2 March 1996 to 28 February 1997; therefore, she served a qualifying period for award of the Overseas Service Ribbon the Korea Defense Service Medal, and she is entitled to correction of her DD Form 214 to show these awards. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant served honorably during the period 1 September 1995 to 31 August 1998; she attained the rank/grade of CPL/E-4; and completed an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005643
The applicant states, in effect, that he was recommended for award of the ARCOM for a period of service in which he was serving in a combat zone during Operation Desert Shield/Storm. While it is noted that the applicant was recommended for award of the ARCOM by officials at the unit to which he was attached, the applicant was still assigned to the 101st FSG and as such, the commander of that unit still had the authority to approve or disapprove awards for all members assigned to his unit. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005646
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), and all awards to which he is entitled. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 22 September 1969 through 20 June 1971; by showing his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005647
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) and the "Connelly Award." There is no evidence the applicant received the "Connelly Award." ___ 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 | 20080005648
The applicant states, in effect, that he was wounded in Vietnam and should have been awarded the Purple Heart and the CMB for his combat duty assignment in Vietnam. While the evidence does show that he was serving as a medic with an infantry company in Vietnam and that he was wounded, that wound was the result of friendly fire and it is the only evidence in his record that documents his service as a medic in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005650
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show all of his awards and his deployment to Iraq. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicants service has not been honorable. ________ _ 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 | 20080005651
The DD Form 214 the applicant was furnished at the time of REFRAD shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal; the Vietnam Service Medal w/two bronze service stars; the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; the Army Commendation Medal; the Air Medal; the Combat Infantryman Badge; and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge (Rifle). The evidence of record shows that the Army Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) and the Air Medal (Second Award) were erroneously omitted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005653
Army Regulation 135-180, paragraph 2-11c states that the Retired Activities Directorate, ARPERCEN [Army Reserve Personnel Center currently known as the Human Resources Command-St. Louis] will screen each retirement applicants record to determine the highest grade held by him or her during his or her military service. The evidence of record shows the applicant was reduced to SSG, E-6 with an effective date of 1 October 1988. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005654
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Air Medal. Although evidence of record shows he was assigned to the 123rd Aviation Battalion while he served in Vietnam, there is no evidence in his records and the applicant has not provided evidence (i.e. orders, flight records etc.) _______ _ xxxx____ ___ 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 | 20080005657
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) versus the "Bronze Service Stars." The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with/1 bronze service star. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected a. adding the already-awarded BSM to the applicant's DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005658
There are no orders for the Bronze Star Medal in the available records. However, the applicant participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which makes him eligible for award of the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry, Vietnam Service Medal w/2 Bronze Service Stars on his DD Form 214; and b. adding the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005659
The applicant's records also show he served in the Republic of Vietnam from 25 July 1967 to 24 July 1968. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There are no general orders that show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart and there is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds. XXX _______ _ _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080005660
The applicant requests correction of his Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge (WD AGO Form 53-55) to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is no available evidence showing that the applicant was wounded in action and received medical treatment.