ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009743
The 17 December 2003 memorandum went on to state that a mobilized Army National Guard of the United States officer covered by this policy memorandum who has been recommended for promotion to the next higher grade by a mandatory promotion board and who is on an approved promotion list may be promoted immediately when appointed in the State against a vacant position of the higher grade in a federally recognized unit in the National Guard. National Guard Regulation 600-100, paragraph 8-15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009745
The applicant requests that her last DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show she had continuous service from 24 October 1972 through 12 May 1980 and award of the Army Commendation Medal. At the time the applicant reenlisted, on 2 December 1974, a separate DD Form 214 was required to be prepared to reflect the period of service from 24 October 1972 through 1 December 1974. During the period 2 December 1974 through 1 December 1976, the fact...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009746
The applicant provides separation documents (DD Forms 214) from the Army and USN in support of his application. Paragraph 5-17 provides the authority to separate members for other designated physical or mental conditions if they suffer from disorders that impair their ability to effectively perform military duties may be separated under these provisions. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's separation processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009747
The applicant provides in support of his application, a copy of his "Soldier Data" from the United States Army Human Resources Command (USA HRC) website; a copy of an undated, unaddressed document from AHRC-MSL-P regarding "Consideration for Lieutenant Colonel Army Promotion List 2005 Selection Board"; a copy of a memorandum from USA HRC, dated 12 January 2006, notifying him of the status of his promotion; a copy of Orders 05-305-00003, dated 1 November 2005; a "Promotion Qualification...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009748
The applicant provides: a. a partial copy of Department of the Army Pamphlet (DA Pam) 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) with the entry for the 25th Infantry Platoon [sic] highlighted; b. a copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge); c. a copy of General Orders Number 673, Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, dated 22 January 1969, showing his unit as Company A, 3rd Battalion, 22nd Infantry, 25th Infantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009750
The applicant requests, in effect, that awards be updated by showing two awards each of the Bronze Star Medals with "V" and the Purple Heart. He served in Vietnam during three campaign periods and should be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing on his DD Form 214, that in addition to the awards already listed, his authorized awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009752
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, based on the available evidence, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009753
The applicant requests correction of his Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD Form 214 to show that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. This document shows the unit, to which the applicant was assigned, was cited for award of the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 1 August 1965 to 16 April 1971 by Department of the Army General Order Number 54, dated 1974. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009755
With respect to the applicants discharge due to injuries received in battle, there is no evidence in the available record and the applicant did not provide any substantiating evidence that shows his disability resulted from a battle injury or disease. With respect to award of the Purple Heart, there are no General Orders that show the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart and there is no evidence in his available service personnel records which shows he was wounded or injured as a result...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009756
The applicant states that after her discharge the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) increased her disability rating to 80 percent and granted her individual unemployability status. The applicant believes that since the VA has awarded her a higher disability rating than what she was given by the Army, her rating by the Army is in error. __________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009759
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 5 February 1964. A review of the applicant's military service records shows he served no overseas service during the period 21 August 1978 to 29 February 1984. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by showing the entry "SERVICE IN KOREA FROM 19640626 - 19650710," in item 32 (Remarks), of his DD Form 214, dated 9 November 1965; and b. by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009762
On 24 December 1981, the applicants immediate commander advised the applicant that he intended to recommend his discharge from the Army under the provisions of paragraph 5-31, of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), by reason of failure to show any regard or respect for authority, poor attitude and actions that were not in keeping with the standards of order and discipline for the Army, and unsatisfactory duty performance and conduct. On 24 December 1981, the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009763
On 11 September 1973, 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. The evidence shows the applicant did have a good record up until the time that he started going AWOL. The applicant was within 6 months of his ETS (as adjusted from previous periods of AWOL) when he started his last period of AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009764
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant on 29 March 1965, also shows he completed a total of 1 year and 1 month of creditable active military service and that he accrued 334 days of time lost due to being AWOL and in confinement. While the separation authority could grant a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) or honorable discharge (HD), if warranted by the member's overall record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009766
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. Contrary to the applicants contention, he was provided legal counsel and consulted with legal counsel prior to making his request for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial. _______ _ 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 | 20080009768
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 August 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080009768 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Special Orders Number 39, State of Florida, Department of Military Affairs, Office of the Adjutant General, St. Augustine, Florida dated 25 February 1974, ordered the applicant to active duty for training (ADT) for a period of 6 months.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009771
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be authorized the Korean Service Medal and the Overseas Service Ribbon. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080009771 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080009771 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009774
Section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service) of the applicants DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows the applicant received Excellent efficiency and conduct ratings throughout his military assignments. Lacking any derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the first award of the Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009775
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his general discharge to honorable. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army, in pay grade E-1, on 10 August 1975, for 4 years. The applicant was discharged, in pay grade E-1, on 26 March 1976, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-37.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009776
Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. 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 Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009777
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows that the applicant served honorably during the period 18 January 1995 to 21 January 1998. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the first award of the Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service and correct his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009778
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his active duty service in Taiwan from May 1958 through April 1960. Army Regulation 600-8-2 lists the designated U.S. military operations, areas, and dates for eligibility for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009779
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with the period ending 20 November 1970 to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register), shows that, at the time of the applicants assignment to the 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry, it was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009780
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. On 1 October 1993, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicants request for an upgrade of his discharge. Paragraph 3-11 of this regulation states that a Soldier will be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009782
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service in Vietnam as a radio operator with an infantry unit. U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation Number 672-1 (Awards and Decorations), then in effect, provided, in pertinent part, for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is no available evidence that he was recommended for the Bronze Star Medal or for an award of any other decoration for heroism.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009783
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his retired pay grade as E-4. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was retired on 10 April 1968, in the rank and pay grade of specialist four, E-4, due to a permanent physical disability. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending Special Orders Number 65, paragraph 271, dated 2 April 1968 to show his rank as specialist...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009786
On 14 February 1975, 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. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge, set forth the basic authority for the administrative separation of enlisted personnel. The applicant's service medical records were not available for review and there are no other official records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009787
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) should be corrected to show he was awarded the AGCM. 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 8 June 1972 through 7 June 1975; adding the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009788
On 6 June 1974, the applicants immediate commander advised the applicant that he intended to recommend his discharge from the Army under the Expeditious Discharge Program and the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), by reason of apathy, inability to adapt to military authority and the European environment, and the fact that despite rehabilitative duty transfer and multiple counseling sessions, his immaturity continued to make him a non-productive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009790
The evidence shows the applicant enlisted in the Texas Army National Guard on 21 July 1980 in the rank and pay grade Private (PV1)/E-1, at the age of 20 years, 11 months and 29 days. By selecting this option, he elected to provide an immediate annuity beginning the day after his date of death, whether before or after age 60 for his spouse and child based on his full retired pay. In conjunction with the applicant's request for cancellation of participation in the SBP, his spouse provided a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009804
The applicant's records do not show she was issued a DD Form 214 for this period of AD. She was provided a DD Form 214 for the period 8 October 2003 to 18 June 2004 to support 8 months and 11 days active duty service. There is no evidence the applicant served on active duty for any other period other than the period from 8 October 2001 through 18 June 2004 for which she was issued a DD Form 214, and she has not shown otherwise.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009807
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Reentry (RE) Code 3 be changed so that he may reenlist in the Army. On 14 September 2007, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, for commission of a serious offense. Both the applicants RE Code and his SPD code were correct at the time they were assigned and they are still appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009825
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicants DD Form 214 shows that on 31 July 2002 he was discharged with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct. 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 | 20080009830
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show that his race is white instead of black or African American. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. With the exception of the applicant's DD Form 1966/1, the preponderance of the evidence clearly shows that his race is white, and not black or African...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009833
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 11 April 1975, the applicant accepted NJP for being AWOL 1 day and for willfully disobeying a lawful order (twice). Chapter 13, of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), applied to separation for unfitness and unsuitability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009834
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provided the following additional documentary evidence in support of his application: a. DD Forms 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), dated 1 June 1979 and 9 July 1975. b. DD Forms 4 (Enlistment Contract-Armed Forces of the United States), dated 23 July 1973 and 10 July 1975. c. Orders 145-453, dated 25 May 1979, Discharge Orders. However, the applicants DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged for the good of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009836
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his Prisoner of War (POW) status and, in effect, award of the POW Medal. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. In the absence of evidence of record showing the applicant was a POW, the VA documentation was not sufficient as a basis for correction of his records to show POW status or for award of the POW Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009860
Other Soldiers who also went before the QRP Board were retained despite their APFT failures. Standard Form 93 (Report of Medical History), dated 20 December 2001; j. memorandum, Notification of Qualitative Retention Review, undated; k. Departments of the Army and Air Force, ILARNG, Memorandum, dated 10 April 203, Non-selection for Continued Unit Participation; l. Enlisted Qualitative Retention Personnel Summary; m. DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record); n. DA Form 705 (Army Physical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009862
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm (RVNGC w/Palm) Unit Citation and the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). The applicant states that he believes he is entitled to award of the RVNGC w/Palm Unit Citation and the KDSM for his service in Vietnam and Korea. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009863
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record and separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to reflect unit awards to which he is entitled based on his service in Korea. Other than members separated by reason of disability, there are no provisions for awarding the AGCM for a period of active duty service of less than 1 year. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009864
There are no orders or other evidence in the applicants military service records showing he was wounded on any other date than 7 December 1967, or that he was awarded any additional awards of the Purple Heart. The evidence or record further shows that General Orders were issued by the hospital commander awarding the applicant the Purple Heart (1st Award) for wounds received in action on 7 December 1967. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009866
Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 does not show he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal. Item 13 of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he is authorized the Kuwait Liberation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to the reserve obligation termination date, the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the Defense of Saudi Arabia, Liberation and Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009869
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080009869 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that items 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) and 4b (Pay Grade) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 17 May 2007 be corrected to show sergeant (SGT)/ E-5 instead of specialist (SPC)/E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009870
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants records do not contain orders for the BSM or a recommendation for award of the BSM. Without orders, there is insufficient evidence in which to award the applicant the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009871
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. There is no evidence of record that confirms the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart. __________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 | 20080009872
The applicant states, in effect, that he was awarded the Purple Heart and that it was never included on his DD Form 214. However, his awards of the Purple Heart and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) were never included on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding General Orders Number 392, dated 13 January 1971, awarding him a duplicate award of the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009873
The evidence of record shows that the applicant was wounded in Vietnam on 16 May 1969 as a result of hostile action. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by adding the already-awarded Purple Heart, to his DD Form 214; and b. awarding the applicant the Vietnam Service Medal, with four bronze service stars; and the Valorous Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009874
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general, under honorable conditions or honorable discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 18 August 1969. However, there is no evidence that indicates that the applicant was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009877
However, his DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 20 October 1977 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of in lieu of trial by court-martial with an undesirable discharge and service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. However, there is no evidence in his military records and the applicant has not provided...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080009881
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. Item 14 (Military Education) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he completed an 8-week Unit Supply Specialist Course in 1982, and that this is the only military education the applicant completed during the period covered by his DD...