ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008353
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and its addition to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 18 April 1972. There are no orders in the applicants military personnel records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge; two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008355
A review of the email messages provided by the applicant indicates that in May 2008, the applicant was notified that his MRD had been changed to include all of his warrant officer service and that his MRD had been established as 1 February 2009. Therefore, his Active Federal Commissioned service should be computed from 24 April 1987, when he accepted his commission as a Regular Army CW2 and it appears that his actual MRD is 1 May 2015 instead of 1 February 2009. In regards to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008357
The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214 for the period of active duty ending on 30 April 1980; NA Form 13038 (Certification of Military Service) for the period of active duty from 30 April 1966 to 26 April 1972; letter from the National Personnel Records Center, dated 16 May 2008; certificate and citation for award of the Army Commendation Medal, First Oak Leaf Cluster for the period from 15 November to 30 November 1969; and a certificate and orders for award of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008362
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008364
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to platoon sergeant/E-7 in 1977 and that he was reduced in rank to staff sergeant/E-6 due to administrative reasons. Since there is no evidence of record which shows his service in the rank of platoon sergeant was not satisfactory, and in accordance with the governing regulation, his military records should be corrected to show that he was placed on the retired list as a platoon sergeant/E-7 effective 5 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008365
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect his award of the Army Commendation Medal. In the absence of orders for the Army Commendation Medal, the award certificate presented by the applicant, by itself, is insufficient evidence in this case to show that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. Therefore, he is not entitled to correction of his records to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008367
On 8 December 1978, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Chapter 10 (Discharge in Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial), Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel), and understood that he could request discharge for the good of the service because charges had been preferred against him under the UCMJ which authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. The applicant also understood that if his request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008369
Absent any evidence that the applicant's gunshot wound was a result of enemy action, the regulatory burden of proof necessary to support award of the PH has not been satisfied in this case. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008375
The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded from under other than honorable conditions. The applicant submitted a letter of support from his former wife, dated 24 August 2004. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008380
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show award of the Overseas Service Ribbon for his service in Iraq. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) shows that the Overseas Service Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served during a qualifying period of service for award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008382
Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award. Therefore, his records should be 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. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period from 13 March 1967 to 12 March 1969; b. deleting from Item 24 of his DD Form 214: Bronze Star Medal w/"V" Device; and c. showing, in Item 24 of his DD Form 214, that in addition to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008383
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008384
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), essentially requests that the FSM's military records be corrected to show the award of the Purple Heart and that he participated in six campaigns during World War II. The applicant essentially requests that the FSM's military records be corrected to show the award of the Purple Heart and that he participated in six campaigns during World War II. This regulation also provides that there is no time limitation on requests for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008385
The applicants DD Form 214 shows the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and the "Vietnam Unit Citation" as authorized awards. There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. 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 Good Conduct Medal for the period 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008387
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) in support of this application. There are no general orders in the applicant's service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Based on the foregoing, there is insufficient evidence to grant the applicant's request for award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008391
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army physical disability evaluation system and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his office, grade, rank, or rating. Operating under different law and its own policies and regulations, the DVA, which has neither the authority, nor the responsibility for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008398
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 28 June 1978. Headquarters, 63rd Regional Readiness Command Orders 05-134-00004, dated 13 June 2005, reassigned the applicant to the Retired Reserve by reason of being medically disqualified for active duty as a result of a service-connected disability. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR)), paragraph 2-9 states that "The ABCMR begins its consideration of each case with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008401
The applicant requests correction of her Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) to show her correct home of record. The applicant provides copies of her DD Form 214, Enlistment/Reenlistment Document (DD Form 4), Record of Military Processing Armed Forces of the Unites States (DD Form 1966), Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), and her spouse's DD Form 214. The applicants DD Form 1966, completed in conjunction with her DD Form 4 shows in block 4 (Home of Record) an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008404
The Court found him guilty of all charges and specifications and sentenced him to 30 days of confinement at hard labor, a forfeiture of $75.00 pay for 1 month, and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. On 29 September 1965, the applicants immediate commander recommended the applicant be eliminated from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separations), citing the applicants record of disciplinary problems. On 10 December 1965, the applicant acknowledged...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008405
On 5 December 1990, the applicant requested separation from the Army under the provisions of paragraph 6-3b of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), by reason of hardship/parenthood. The "MDG" Separation code is the correct code for Soldiers separating under chapter 6-3 of Army Regulation 635-200, Parenthood. The evidence of record shows that the applicant requested separation from the Army by reason of parenthood.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008406
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. However, the evidence of record shows that the majority of the applicant's military records show the number "6" instead of "5", in the last digit of his service number; therefore, in the interest of justice, the applicant is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show the number "6" as the last digit of his service number. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008407
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his discharge to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. The applicant stated to him, in effect, that his absence without leave was a result of severe family problems. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008408
The applicant requests his records be corrected to show award of the Korean Service Medal and United Nations Service Medal, and any other medals to which he may be entitled. The National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) was awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954. c. The Korean Service Medal is awarded for qualifying service in the theater of operations between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954. d. The United Nations Service Medal (UNSM) was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008412
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 April 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080008412 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his DD Form 214 to show total prior service. He needs to have all prior service counted since he is now serving on active duty in the United States Navy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008413
The evidence of record clearly shows the Notification of Discharge from Active Duty Memorandum and the Acknowledgment of Mandatory Discharge from Active Duty acknowledgement receipt, dated 3 September 2003 was improperly generated and filed in the applicant OMPF. The evidence of record also shows that the applicant was discharged after the promotion board convened. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008422
On 18 June 1990 the applicant was discharged from the Louisiana Army National Guard and as a Reserve of the Army under the provisions of NGR 600-200, paragraph 8-26p. Paragraph 8-26p applies to separation or discharge for civil conviction and requires an administrative discharge board, unless waived. Given that, in just over 11 years of membership in the Army National Guard, the applicant had not progressed beyond pay grade E-4; the general discharge was fully commensurate with his overall...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008426
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, that the Record of Emergency Data (DD Form 93) prepared upon her entry on active duty confirms she disclosed her marital status and dependents at that time and forms the basis for correcting Item 28 of her separation document from misconduct to fraudulent enlistment, which is a more favorable entry. Item 25 (Separation Authority) shows she was separated under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008427
The applicant's DD Form 214, with the period ending 3 May 1957, show that he was separated on 3 May 1957 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions by reason of unfitness. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. However, evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008431
His records do not show any significant acts of valor during his military service. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his discharge shows he was discharged for the good of the service, under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, with an undesirable discharge, characterized as under conditions other than honorable. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008432
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 August 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080008432 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 14 February 1978, the applicant was separated with a UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008433
There is no evidence in the available records, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence, to support his contention that he is entitled to be awarded the Purple Heart. The available evidence fails to show that his wound/injury was the result of hostile action and in the absence of evidence to the contrary, it must be presumed that what the Army did in his case was correct. ___ XXX ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008436
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to show that his rank was private first class, pay grade E-3. There is no evidence of record to show that the applicant was advanced to a grade beyond pay grade E-2 during his active duty service. Therefore, there is no basis to correct his record to show he was an E-3 at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008437
The applicant requests, in effect, the awards of the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Badge, and the Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-W Bar be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 18 June 2005. The dates of the official documents showing the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart and the Combat Action Badge show the applicant apparently served a second tour of service in Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008440
The applicant further submits a notarized statement, dated 24 April 2008, wherein his current spouse concurred with the correction of his records to provide SBP benefits to his former spouse. On 10 July 1991, the applicant elected to provide an SBP annuity to his former spouse, who was at the time, his current spouse. In 2006, the applicant elected SBP coverage participation for his "Spouse Only" for coverage for his current spouse; however, this election was of no effect because he had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008442
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to change items 12f of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008443
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general under honorable conditions 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 | 20080008446
The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 does not show that he attended and successfully completed the CBR course. His records show that he was furnished a Certificate of Training after he successfully completed an 80-hour course of instruction in CBR Operations and Defensive Measures. However his DD Form 214 does not show that he completed a CBR Operations and Defensive Measures course or an Audio-Visual Projectionist course while he was in the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008451
Records show that the applicant participated in two campaign periods during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. Records show that the applicant served during a qualifying period for award of the Republic of 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 him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period from 14 January 1970 to 10 January 1973; b. showing in Item 22...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008452
On 11 August 1982, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that she be issued 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. The applicants contention that she did not receive a discharge under other than honorable conditions is not supported by the evidence of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008453
The separation document (NGB Form 22) he was issued upon his discharge from the ARNG does not include the AAM in the list of awards contained in Item 15 (Decorations, Medals, Badges ...). The instructions for Item 13 state to enter all awards earned during military service as recorded on the Personnel Qualification Record (PQR-ERB, DA Form 2-1) or by documents in the OMPF. Therefore, absent any orders or other documents on file in his OMPF to corroborate the information contained on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008454
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the correct Reserve Obligation Termination Date as 20 June 2008 instead of 20 June 2009. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he completed 4 years and 2 days of creditable military service. The evidence of record shows that the applicant enlisted in the DEP on 16 June 2000.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008457
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080008457 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The medical evidence provide by the applicant shows that he was injured twice by an IED, on 25 November 2006 and on 24 March 2007, and he sustained neck and lower back injuries, while serving in Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the applicant the Purple Heart (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008458
After having had over 9 years of prior active duty, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 15 August 1977. The dissenting judge stated that he believed sentence relief in the form of sentencing the applicant only to a reduction to Private First Class, E-3, was warranted. He had completed a total of 18 years, 8 months, and 19 days of creditable active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008459
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 August 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080008459 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 12 July 2005, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2), for misconduct abuse of illegal drugs. Paragraph 14-12c(2) states that abuse of illegal drugs is serious misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008460
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 7 January 2005, the major general serving as Commander, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, approved the applicants request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10; withdrew and dismissed the charge and specification forming the basis for the applicants request for discharge; directed that the applicant be furnished a discharge under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008461
On 18 October 1996, the applicant submitted a request for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16-5b, due to his perceived inability to overcome the basis for his bar to reenlistment. However, the facts and circumstances clearly indicate that the applicant requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 16, due to his perceived inability to overcome the basis for the bar to reenlistment and that it was approved by the appropriate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008462
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by awarding him the Soldier's Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Soldier's Medal is awarded for distinguished heroism not involving actual conflict with the enemy. 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 | 20080008463
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), with the period ending 17 May 1991, to show award of the Army Commendation Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM) with M Device, the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar, and the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. The applicant provides his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008466
The separation document (DD Form 214) issued to the applicant upon his discharge shows he was separated under the provisions of Chapter 9, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of drug abuse - rehabilitation failure. Paragraph 9-1c states, in pertinent part, that when the commander determines a member who has never been enrolled in ADAPCP lacks the potential for further useful service and if found nondependent on drugs, the member will be considered for separation under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080008468
The applicant's records do not contain orders awarding him the Aircraft Crewmember Badge. Army Regulation 672-5-1 provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. 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 Aircraft Crewmember Badge for performing duties as a gunner from 1 March 1969 to 10 July 1969...