ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009197
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 25 June 1971, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed he be issued an Undesirable Discharge. However, at the time of separation, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009198
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. _________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 | 20080009206
The applicant states that he sustained a shell fragment wound to his right upper forearm in combat while serving in Vietnam. Since the applicant did not provide DVA records relating to his shell fragment wound to his right upper forearm, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart at this time. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080009206 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009217
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge or an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009222
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Section II, Army Regulation 635-206, in effect at the time, prescribed the procedures for the processing of fraudulent entry cases and it provided for the administrative disposition of enlisted personnel found to have fraudulently entered the Army in violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). The applicant's record documents no acts of valor, significant achievement or service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009223
She also requests correction of her records to show her Home of Record (HOR) as Albany, Georgia. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending item 12a on her DD Form 214 for the period ending 27 October 2004 to show the date she entered active duty as 15 March 2004; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009224
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. There is no evidence of record to show that the applicant submitted a request for an upgrade of his discharge to the Army Discharge Review Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009228
The applicant requests, in effect, Medical Additional Specialty Pay (MASP). The advisory opinion states that the applicant should be authorized MASP agreement at $15,000 per year, effective 16 April 2006 through 15 April 2007. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show entitlement to this special pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009229
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080009229 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available record is void of any orders or other documents that indicate the applicant was ever recommended for or awarded the Purple Heart by proper authority while serving on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009230
He would like to have any awards or medals for his faithful service to the U.S. Army and his country, such as the Army of Occupation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Rifle Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Army of Occupation Medal is awarded for service of thirty consecutive days at a normal post of duty in a qualifying location. Evidence of record shows that the applicant does...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009232
The applicant provided a copy of General Orders Number 23, Headquarters, 109th Evacuation Hospital, dated 1 October 1944, awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in France on 30 September 1944. This regulation further states that there is no time limit on submission of requests for award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the already-awarded Purple Heart...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009233
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his correct date of birth (DOB) and to change his reentry (RE) code. The applicants DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing Armed Forces of the United States) show his DOB as 16 September 1971. His DD Form 214 shows he was given a separation code of SFK (retirement by reason of temporary disability) and an RE code of 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009238
DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), dated 27 June 1970, shows that the aircraft in which the applicant was flying made a long approach to the airfield. In the absence of evidence that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case. He submitted a letter from the physician who attended his injuries as a result of the airplane...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009240
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 6 December 1985, he was detained by military police for the possession of marijuana, and on 23 January 1986, the applicant was informed of his unit commander's intent to process him for separation under the provisions of Chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of misconduct based on his commission of a serious offense, illegal drug abuse. In order to justify correction of a military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009247
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military record is void of any orders or other documents that indicate the applicant was ever recommended for or awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his 15 March 2006 DD Form 214 by adding the Combat Action Badge, and by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009253
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, that he served with the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry, a subordinate unit of the 25th Infantry Division, from 1 November 1968 to 30 June 1970, in the Republic of Vietnam, and that according to Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register), the 25th Infantry Division was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009287
The applicant requests, in effect, that his enlistment contract into the Regular Army be modified from a period of 4 years and 21 weeks to 4 years, and that his expiration of term of service (ETS) be changed from 19 March 2009 to 19 October 2008. Item 1j of the applicant's Statement for Enlistment United States Army Enlistment Program shows that his term of enlistment in the Regular Army was 4 years and 21 weeks. The evidence of record clearly shows that at the time of his enlistment, he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009290
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that the Army Commendation Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Army Commendation Medal with 1st Oak Leaf...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009291
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his correct social security number. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicants social security number during his period of service was ### - 72 - ####, and that it was incorrectly entered on his DD Form 214 as ### - 22 - ####. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in Item 3 (Social Security Number) of his DD Form 214, that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009294
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Certificate of Enlistment (USAREC Form 589) to show his correct middle initial; correction of his foreign service; and that several courses he completed be shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The Army Board for Correction of Military Records does not correct non DA (Department of the Army)/DOD (Department of Defense) Forms. The evidence of record shows that the applicant completed BCT on 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009295
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show his Prisoner of War (POW) status. He also states that in 1973 all of his military records were lost in a fire at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), St. Louis, Missouri, and in 1979, he requested that his military records be reconstructed to show he was a POW. A Request for Service Data (GSA Form 6917), dated 30 April 1979, shows the NPRC General Counsel confirmed that the applicant was a POW for 57 days;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009299
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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 | 20080009300
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Philippine Liberation "Medal." He was assigned to Headquarters Company, 158th Infantry Regiment in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations. There is also no evidence which shows he received combat infantry pay during World War II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009303
The applicant requests that item 13a (Character of Service) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the entry, Honorable. 2. On 30 June 1972, military officials returned the request form and responded that his Character of service is Honorable. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The 30 June 1972 response from military officials to the Request for Military Information which states that the applicants service was honorable is accepted as sufficient evidence on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009304
The applicant requests award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machinegun Bar (M-60) and correction of his records to show his meritorious service award. Early in 1967 a group of supply assistance personnel from the U.S. Army Materiel Command went to Vietnam on temporary duty, under the code name Project COUNTER. With respect to the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machinegun Bar (M-60), there is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009306
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was granted 2 years of additional constructive service credit (CSC) for completion of a Masters degree in Biochemistry. In an advisory opinion obtained on 30 September 2008 in the processing of this case, the Chief, GME Division, OTSG, recommends that no additional credit be awarded for the Masters degree and stated that in accordance with DOD guidance, the additional degree must add adjunctive skills to the primary specialty and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009308
The applicant's military service records contain a DD Form 214 that shows the applicant entered active duty this period on 31 March 1981 and was discharged on 7 February 1986. The evidence of record shows that the applicant initially served on active duty in the RA from 5 January 1973 through 16 December 1974 and that this period of honorable active duty service is documented in his military service records in the form of a DD Form 214, with an effective date of 16 December 1974. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009309
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 26 August 1983 be corrected to show he completed 3 years of active military service. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 4/1(Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States), dated 20 May 1980; his DD Form 214 for the period ending 26 August 1983; his DD Form 214 for the period ending 13 March 1980; his DD Form 214 for the period ending 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009310
The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. While the sincerity of the applicant's claim to entitlement to award of the Purple Heart is not in question, absent evidence which conclusively proves, by a preponderance of the evidence, that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, that his wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action were treated by medical personnel at the time, and that this medical treatment was made a matter of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009315
The applicant's records do not show any significant achievements/accomplishments during this period of military service. On 5 December 1983, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge, under the provisions of AR 635-200 by reason of unsatisfactory performance, waived the rehabilitative requirements, and directed the applicant be furnished a General Discharge Certificate. The evidence of record shows that the applicant displayed a pattern of unsatisfactory performance and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009316
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 2 (Grade) shows the FSM held the rank of PFC and Item 3 (Date of Rank) shows 20 February 1969. Item 24 of the FSM's DD Form 214, as amended by a DD Form 215 (Correction to the DD Form 214) issued on 25 June 2007, shows the FSM earned the following awards during his active duty tenure: NDSM, BSM with "V" Device and 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, RVNCM, VSM, AM and CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009322
The VA, which has neither the authority nor the responsibility for determining physical fitness for military service, awards disability ratings to veterans for conditions that it determines were incurred during military service and subsequently affects the individual's employability. The evidence of record confirms that during the applicants separation processing he underwent a mental status evaluation, during which the examining psychiatrist determined the applicant suffered from no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009325
The applicant states that she presented to the Weed Army Community Hospital (WACH) for an intrauterine device (IUD) insertion on 21 March 2008, while still on active duty. The applicant provides a letter, dated 12 June 2008, from her Naval Medical Center doctor; and medical records, dated 21 March, 17 April, 22 April, 24 April, and 26 April 2008. (Although it is also noted that the applicant stated the pains began about a week after the IUD insertion, there is no evidence to show that she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009331
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and to document his service in a Hazardous Duty/Imminent Danger Pay (HDP/IDP) area. Given that the location cannot be determined by the evidence of record, it would still be appropriate document this service by correcting Item 18 of his DD Form 214 to add the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009332
The applicant states, in effect, that the FSMs records should be corrected to show he was wounded in action and that he should be awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant claims that the FSM records should be corrected to show he was wounded in action and that he was awarded the Purple Heart; however, she has provided no evidence that the FSM was wounded as a result of enemy activity. The Board considered the magazine article presented by the applicant which indicates that the FSM was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009336
The evidence shows that the FSM agreed to continue SBP coverage for the applicant in the marital settlement agreement entered into in conjunction with their divorce on 11 January 2006. Thus, it would be appropriate to correct the record to show that the FSM changed his SBP election from Spouse to Former Spouse on the date of his divorce from the applicant, and to provide the applicant all SBP annuity payments due from the date of the FSM's death. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009338
The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214), Item 10a, Highest Civilian Education Level Attained, be corrected to show that he is a high school graduate. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing Item 10a of his DD Form 214 to show High School Graduate. _________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009339
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that his authorized awards include the Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Army Reserve Service Ribbon and the Reserve Overseas Training Ribbon. The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) wrote him and advised him that they were sending him the Army Service Ribbon and the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon but when he requested documentation authorizing him the awards, they...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009340
Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 includes an entry showing he sustained a fragment wound to his right leg on 24 January 1969, in the RVN, and the list of awards contained in Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) includes the PH. The evidence of record includes official orders awarding the applicant the PH for wounds received in action in the RVN on 24 January 1969, which are corroborated by entries on his DA Form 20 and the Vietnam Casualty Roster. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009341
The applicant requests correction of his Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214) to show award of the Purple Heart 2. On 12 October 1967, he returned to the Republic of Vietnam. On 23 May 1968, the applicant reenlisted for another 3 years of active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009343
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was promoted to the rank and pay grade of sergeant (SGT) E-5 on the date of his discharge. In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the Human Resources Command St. Louis which opines, in effect, that based on the grade determination and the promotion orders which were determined to be valid, the applicants records should be corrected to reflect the rank of sergeant. Accordingly, he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009346
The applicants updated Army National Guard Retirement Points History Statement, dated 23 February 2009, shows that she completed 11 months and 25 days of qualifying service for retirement and she was credited with 118 total creditable points. The applicants updated Army National Guard Retirement Points History Statement, dated 23 February 2009, also shows she was credited with 42 points for retirement year beginning 13 January 1983 and 34 points for RYE 27 February 1984. Therefore, there...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009348
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 23 February 1976, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed he receive an UD. The record further shows that the applicant voluntarily requested discharge in order to avoid a court-martial that could have resulted in his receiving a punitive discharge, only after he had consulted with legal counsel and confirmed that he fully understood the ramifications...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009349
The applicant states, in effect, that his discharge should be upgraded and that his SSN should be corrected on all of his records. On 15 November 1973, the applicant was discharged from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 for the good of the service with an undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009350
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a discharge under honorable conditions or to an honorable discharge. This regulation further provided that an individual separated for unfitness will be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate, except that an Honorable or General Discharge Certificate may have been issued if the individual had been awarded a personal decoration or if warranted by the particular circumstances in their case. However, the record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009351
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. __________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 | 20080009353
On 17 April 1981, his unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate action to separate him under the provisions Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-31, for failure to maintain acceptable standards for retentions, with a discharge under honorable conditions. There is no evidence in his military record nor has the applicant provided any evidence to support his allegations. There is also no evidence that the applicant was going through hard times at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009354
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The separation document (DD Form 214) he was issued shows he had completed a total of 1 year, 10 months, and 19 days of creditable active military service. The separation authority could grant a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) or honorable discharge (HD) if it was warranted based on the member's overall record of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009357
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his record and separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show he completed the General Education Development (GED) requirement for High School. Absent any evidence of record, or independent evidence submitted by the applicant that confirms he completed the High School GED requirements, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support granting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009360
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his discharge and characterization of service. Headquarters, United States Army Armor Center, Fort Knox, Kentucky, memorandum, dated 18 August 1983, Subject: Medical Counseling Under the Provisions of Chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) shows the applicant acknowledged being counseled on the requirements for completion of a medical examination prior to separation. Further, the applicant's discharge reflects his...