ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006577
He was advised that he could be separated under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations) if he had less than 180 days of active service. On 4 January 1983, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations), chapter 11 (entry-level separation) by reason of entry level status performance and conduct, with an uncharacterized discharge. On 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006580
The applicant's records show he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Evidence of record shows that the applicant participated in 4 campaigns during his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the PUC and correcting the record to show this award; b. awarding the applicant the AGCM (First Award) for the qualifying period of 23 September 1966 through 25 August 1968 and correcting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006582
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He continues by stating that when she called him he just left and he has regretted it every day since that time. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against them or of a lesser included offense which authorizes the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge and they must indicate that they have been briefed and understand the consequences of such a request...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006587
The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 22 February 2006 shows that she was ordered to active duty under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. The applicant was involuntarily mobilized once again for the period 1 September 2004 through 22 February 2006, for an additional 540 days; bringing her to a grand total of 900 days of involuntary mobilization. Evidence shows that the applicant was involuntarily mobilized for 900 days during the periods 18 October 2001 through 12 October 2002 and 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006588
The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 1 June 2004, shows he was ordered to active duty under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 5 September 2007, shows he was involuntarily ordered to active duty under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. Evidence shows that the applicant was involuntarily mobilized for 1344 days during the periods 12 February 2002 through 1 June 2004 and 21 April 2006 through 5 September 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006589
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 June 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080006589 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he completed a total of 4 years, 3 months, and 16 days of active military service. _ ___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 | 20080006590
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, that at the time of his discharge, his first sergeant (1SG) informed him that it was not right for him to receive a GD given he almost completed his full term of service. He further indicated that he had been in the military for 2 years and 8 months, and that based on his length of service, he believed he should be allowed to finish his term of service and not be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006592
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. It states, in pertinent part, that the basis for any set aside action is a determination that, under all the circumstances of the case, the punishment has resulted in a clear injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006593
The applicant requests, in effect, the nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) that he received on 15 June 2006 be moved from the performance file to the restricted file of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). His senior rater made the comments that the applicant "can work in positions of greater responsibility; unlimited potential" and "performed his duties as a team leader in a professional and disciplined manner." Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006595
The applicant requests the issuance of an Honorable Discharge Certificate that shows he is an infantry officer instead of a field artillery officer, and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 30 January 1995, as follows: a. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served as an infantry officer from 4 September 1989 until he was honorably released from active duty on 30 January 1995. The available evidence shows the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006599
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 August 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080006599 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that he be considered for promotion by the March 2005 Active Duty List (ADL) major promotion board. Without evidence to show that the applicant had some event which precluded him attending the 2-week MP Officer Advanced Course within the 3 years preceding his promotion eligibility to major, to grant his request would be giving him a benefit not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006601
While the applicant contends that he was a good Soldier, the evidence of record clearly shows he repeatedly accepted NJP under Article 15 of the UCMJ for multiple offenses, and that he had a bar to reenlistment imposed on him. After a review of the available records, the Board found 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. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006602
The evidence of record confirms that the applicant served in Vietnam. There was no requirement at the time he separated to show dates of service in Vietnam on the DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 11 October 1966 through 10 October 1968; and b. adding the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with three...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006605
The applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) contains a recommendation for award (DA Form 638), dated 26 September 2003, which was submitted by the applicant's unit commander, a captain, and recommended the applicant receive the BSM, for meritorious service from 24 February through 1 December 2003. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006609
The applicant requests: a. his general discharge (GD), under honorable conditions be upgraded to honorable; and b. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the already-awarded Ranger Tab to the applicant's DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006610
The 27 October 1983 DD Form 214 shows that the applicant was released from active duty for training (ADT) and returned to his USAR unit under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16-9A and B. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 16-9, as then in effect, stated that the characterization of service for a service member released under this authority, who completed at least 12 weeks of training, would be honorable. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006612
The applicant's military records are not available for review. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show that he was born on 27 April 1929 in Mesilla, New Mexico and that his eyes are brown. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in the appropriate items of his DD Form 214, that he was born on 27 April 1929 in Mesilla, New Mexico, and that his eyes are brown.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006616
The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 4 August 2006, shows she was ordered to active duty under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. The record shows that the applicant was involuntarily mobilized during the period 17 June 2002 through 19 April 2003, a total of 307 days. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, in effect at the time of the applicant's service, paragraph 10-3 provides that Reserve Component Soldiers who voluntarily request to serve beyond their 24-month...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006621
There are no documents in the applicants service personnel file or in her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and the applicant provided none, to show that she was deployed to Somalia during the period of her enlistment. For an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, enter the statement "Service in (Name of County Deployed) from (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD YYYMMDD). 14. The evidence of record shows the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006624
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He now requests that his UOTHC discharge be upgraded to a GD. On 19 September 1977, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge request and directed the applicant receive an UOTHC discharge and that he be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006625
He further states that his hand was treated by an Army Corpsman and with follow-up treatment for 6 to 8 weeks thereafter for removal of packing and small pieces of debris; however, he was not awarded the Purple Heart. However, he only remained there until 7 April 1970, when he was transferred to Fort Knox. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006627
The Chief, Compensation and Entitlements Division opined that based on the Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, Soldiers/units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12 consecutive months BOG or 12 out of 15 months (365 days out of 450 days) and are deployed to Iraq (to include staging time in Kuwait) or Afghanistan are eligible for Involuntary AIP. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance paragraph 8-3 (Military Pay and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006628
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3, Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register, dated 29 January 1988, which lists unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam, shows that the unit the applicant was assigned to was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with Palm, Unit Citation, for the period 1 September 1968 through 30 September 1970, by Department of the Army General Order (DAGO) Number 5, dated 1973. The evidence shows the applicant's injuries were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006629
Departments of the Army and the Air Force, Florida National Guard, Office of the Adjutant General, Saint Francis Barracks, Florida Memorandum, dated 20 March 2008, Subject: Request for Board Review [applicant's name], shows the G3 Mobilization and Readiness Officer requested issuance of COADOS orders to the applicant in order to correct the applicant's records and facilitate payment of his AIP entitlements. It was further opined that the applicant's second involuntarily mobilization should...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006631
On 22 July 1983, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations). The authors both stated that they have known the applicant for more than 40 years. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006634
The evidence shows that the most prevalent ailment the applicant reported to medical treatment facilities were symptoms of conjunctivitis. There is no evidence among all available medical records the applicant was referred to a medical or physical evaluation board for evaluation of his conjunctivitis or for PTSD. There is no evidence of record to show the applicant was ever medically unfit to perform his duties.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006635
In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated 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. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was discharged for the good of the service with an under other than honorable conditions character of service. Additionally, there is no evidence in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006637
The applicant requests that his disability rating be corrected from 40 to 60 percent. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, the applicant's medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge or retirement, may be sufficient to qualify him for VA benefits based on an evaluation by that agency. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006638
The applicant requests, in effect, adjustment to his date of rank (DOR) for captain from 10 April 1998 to 2 October 1997 and adjustment to his DOR for major from 2 June 2004 to the approval date of the 2003 Reserve Components Selection Board (RCSB). The Reserve Officer Personnel Act in effect prior to ROPMA required completion of 3 years as a second lieutenant and 4 years as a first lieutenant before promotion to captain. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006639
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record of conviction by a general court-martial be expunged from his records. After an appeal, due to the circumstances surrounding the accident he was released, was honorably discharged, and was given back pay. Because there is no evidence to show that the applicants conviction by general court-martial was overturned, his court-martial records are still properly filed in his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006641
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust. _______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 | 20080006642
Item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of the applicants DD Form 214, shows that she was discharged from active duty effective 6 September 1984, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40, chapter 5, by reason of physical disability prior to entry on active duty - medical board. This regulation provides the SPD for Army Regulation 635-40, chapter 5 as KFN, physical disability prior to entry on active duty. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006643
The applicant was discharged on 13 June 1989 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-11 by reason of failure to meet procurement medical fitness standards with an entry level status uncharacterized discharge. A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within six months of the Soldiers initial entrance on active duty, that the condition would have permanently or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006645
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He also signed a separate Medical Examination for Separation Statement of Option, indicating he did not desire a separation medical examination. Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations, chapter 1, section 3.13(c), provides that, Despite the fact that no unconditional discharge may have been issued, a person shall be considered to have been unconditionally discharged or released from active military service when the following...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006646
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 28 December 1978 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service. 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. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006648
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 13 July 1978, the applicant submitted a request for discharge in lieu of court-martial for the good of the service for being absent without leave (AWOL) from 3 May to 29 June 1978. In that request he stated I understand that, if my request for discharge is accepted, I may be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Discharge Certificate .
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006651
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show constructive service credit for time served as a captain in the Medical Service Corps. The evidence clearly shows that the applicant served on active duty as a commissioned officer, Medical Service Corps, for 2 years, 6 months, and 23 days. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing his date of rank for captain as 5 February 2002.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006654
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. There is no evidence showing whether he shipped his HHG. Their records indicated that the applicant was issued a Government ticket for his travel to Fort Lee.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006658
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show that he was released from active duty on 16 August 2007 in the rank of second lieutenant, pay grade O-1. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The applicant was not on active duty on 16 August 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006660
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that he be commissioned in the Army National Guard (ARNG), effective February 2002, his original commissioning date, or September 2004, the date his commissioning packet was completed. Headquarters, ORARNG Orders 050-024, dated 19 February 2002, ordered the applicant to active duty for training in the rank of sergeant for the period 24 February to 23 June 2002 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006665
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge, and that his Purple Heart be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) that was issued at the time of his discharge on 6 June 1969, which will simply be referred to as his DD Form 214 throughout the remainder of these proceedings. The applicant's military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 30 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006666
Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded two Bronze Star Medals. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Bronze Star Medal (2), the Purple Heart, and the Vietnam Service Medal from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006667
The applicant requests correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show his Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-T and Driver-W Bars, and to correct his foreign service time. The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214, award orders, and an extract of his Enlisted Distribution Assignment System (EDAS) record showing his deployment periods. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006668
The applicant states that he should have been awarded the CIB based on his being assigned to an infantry unit and being wounded in Vietnam. Individuals who had qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal or the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and were evacuated prior to completing 6 months of service due to wounds resulting from hostile action were entitled to award of the Vietnam Campaign Medal. The applicant served a period of qualifying service for award of the Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006669
There are no orders in the FSM's personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant provided a copy of SF Form 180 which shows that she requested a copy of her husband's, the FSM, medical records which were not received at the time her request was received by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). A review of the FSM's service record shows that he was in a patient status from 13 July 1969 until 1 September 1969; however, his records failed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006671
The applicants military records confirm that he enlisted on 5 January 1998, not 4 January 1998 as stated by the applicant. However, since the applicant served continuously from the date of his enlistment, his DD Form 214, Item 12a, Date Entered Active Duty This Period, has an incorrect date entered. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006673
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, by regulation, in order to support award of the PH, it is necessary to establish that the wound, for which the award is being made, was received as a direct result of, or was caused by enemy action, and that the wound required treatment by military medical personnel. Notwithstanding the VA documents provided, absent any evidence of record showing that the applicant was wounded as a result...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006675
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 20 December 2003 to show all awards and decorations he is entitled to for his service on Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states that the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in the Global War on Terrorism operations outside of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006681
He contends that he was denied retirement as an SFC/E-7 because the Army indicated that there was no record that he served in the USMC. The applicant had prior service in the USMC Reserve and USMC. His final DD Form 214 from the USMC, with an effective date of 9 April 1977, shows that he held the rank and grade of gunnery sergeant/E-7 (the equivalent of SFC/E-7 in the Army).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080006682
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Clusters. A review of the available records does not show that the applicant was ever wounded a second time as a result of hostile action by enemy forces while he was in the Army. Although he sustained more than one wound during the incident that occurred on 17 October 1951, he was awarded the Purple Heart for the wounds that he received as a result of hostile...