ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010662
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request that his rank be corrected from Sergeant First Class (SFC)/E-7 to First Sergeant (1SG)/E-8. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20060003438, on 28 September 2006. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant did not provide any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010664
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that Item 12a (Date Entered AD This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), with an effective date of 30 September 1991, be corrected to read "4 July 1969." On 29 June 1972, the applicant reenlisted for a period of 3 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010666
He is submitting supporting statements from his company commander and battalion commander. In this decision, it was noted that there was no evidence in the applicant's official records to show he was an alcoholic or that he entered into a drug or alcohol program. The applicant's contentions and letters of support were carefully considered; however, the evidence of record still does not show that he was a full-blown alcoholic at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010667
The applicant also requests that both his DD Forms 214 be corrected to show his correct date of birth (DOB), service number (SN), military training, and combat wound from Korea. The applicant was issued a WD AGO Form 38, Report of Physical Examination of Enlisted Personnel Prior to Discharge, Release from Active Duty or Retirement, in which his SN is listed as 43 *** ***. While the applicant has documentation to show that he has shrapnel wounds to his calf, there is no evidence to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010669
He served for a period of 1 year, 1 month, and 4 days until being honorably released from active duty for the purpose of immediate reenlistment on 5 April 1965. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may at any time after the charges have been preferred, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010671
The applicant requests, in effect, that the conduct and efficiency ratings of "good" on his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) be corrected to read "excellent." His DA Form 20 shows that his conduct and efficiency had been rated as "excellent" during his previous assignments, but his conduct and efficiency during his assignment in Germany were rated as "good." There is no evidence on the original DA Form 20 in the applicant's records that indicates previous "excellent" ratings had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010672
There is no medical evidence of record that shows the applicant had any medical condition prior to his discharge on 13 February 1987. There is also no evidence of record to show he was ever medically unfit to perform his duties. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to show the applicant was eligible for physical disability processing and there is no basis for a medical discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010673
The applicants U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command Chronological Statement of Retirement Points, dated 6 June 2008, shows he had 17 years, 1 month, and 19 days of creditable service for retired pay. It provided that, during a period from 1 October 1991 through 30 September 1999, a member of the Selected Reserve who completed at least 15, and less than 20, years of qualifying service as of 1 October 1991 could upon the request of the member, be transferred to the Retired Reserve. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010674
The applicant provides copies of the title page for The Second United States Infantry Division in Korea 1950 -1951 and page 177 in support of his request for reconsideration. The regulation governing award of the Combat Infantryman Badge specifically states that to be eligible for this badge a Soldier must be serving in an infantry military occupational specialty, in an infantry unit of regimental or smaller size, during such times as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010675
On 8 November 1967, the convening authority approved only so much of the sentence as provided for a reduction to E-1, confinement at hard labor for 3 years, forfeiture of $25 pay per month for 3 years, and a dishonorable discharge. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010681
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 14 November 1997, the applicant was discharged from active duty and was issued an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service based on the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200. However, this does not mean that the applicant has been completely denied the opportunity to enlist.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010683
The applicant requests the DD Form214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) with a separation date of 20070910 be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The subject DD Form 214 was completed in preparation for the applicant's separation from the RA. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by voiding his DD Form 214 with a separation date of 20070910 and removing it from his OMPF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010686
The applicant requests correction of his date of rank (DOR) for lieutenant colonel (LTC) from 27 May 2008 to what it would have been had his records been evaluated by the Fiscal Year (FY) 2007 LTC Reserve Components (RC)/ Army Promotion List (APL) Selection Board. The applicant states that the correction of his DOR for major was directed by the Board, but that the correction was not completed until February 2008. The opinion further states that In accordance with the Reserve Officer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010687
The applicant requests correction of her DA Form 3947 (Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Proceedings), dated 12 December 2005, to show that her bilateral knee pain did not exist prior to service (EPTS). On 22 December 2005, a PEB found the applicant physically fit for duty. Medical evidence of record shows she had an 18-month history of bilateral anterior knee pain in 2005.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010688
His DD Form 214, dated 18 April 1969, shows he was awarded the Purple Heart for this wound. The available evidence to include the documents the applicant provided are insufficient to support award of a second Purple Heart. To receive a second award of the Purple Heart, the applicant must show that he was wounded a second time as a result of hostile action, that the wound was treated and the treatment was documented.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010689
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20070006542 on 2 October 2007. 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. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010692
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he has changed his name and gender. The applicant provides copies of his Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), a letter from the University of Michigan Health System, and a court order changing his name. The applicant served in the Regular Army, as a female, and was honorably separated using the name currently recorded in the military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010693
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge with severance pay due to physical disability be changed to physical disability retirement and that the disabilities be identified as combat related on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant provides copies of his service medical records, medical evaluation board (MEB) report, physical disability board (PEB) report, and VA rating decision. The Army must rate unfitness for duty at the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010695
There are no orders in the applicant's military service records awarding him the Purple Heart. Neither the applicant nor the statements submitted by the applicant provide any evidence of what injury the applicant received as a result of his contact with an IED. In the absence of military records which show that the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds resulting from hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010696
On 28 June 1982, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a voluntary request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations), chapter 10. Army policy states that although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010697
The applicant contends that his DD Form 214, dated 1 October 1969, does not show his award of the Purple Heart. Evidence of record shows the applicant participated in four campaigns during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds he received in the Republic of Vietnam on 7 October 1968; b. deleting the two bronze service stars shown on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010698
The applicant requests, in effect, that his date of rank to staff sergeant be adjusted to 1 August 2004. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was recommended for promotion to staff sergeant and selected by a promotion board in 2004. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was recommended for promotion to staff sergeant and selected by a local board in 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010700
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. There also is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows that he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. _______ XXX_ _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010701
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show award of the Purple Heart. Based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the applicant is eligible for award of the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge), the World War II Victory Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010702
The applicant states, in effect, that the Parachutist Badge is not shown on his DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows that the applicant completed the basic airborne course and was awarded the Parachutist Badge effective 9 March 1951. The evidence shows the applicant served in Korea during the qualifying period for award of the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010704
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In his discharge request, the applicant indicated that he understood that by submitting the request for discharge, he was acknowledging his guilt of the charge against him or of a lesser included offense therein contained, which also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. On 14 March 1978. the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010705
The applicant requested that he be awarded the AFEM, but item 24c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) of his DD Form 214 does not show that he served overseas at any time during his active duty service. However, there is no evidence in the applicant's military records, and the applicant failed to provide any evidence that he ever served in the designated area of operations of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010708
The applicant requests that his 18 October 1978 DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to show his correct total period of service. The applicant states, in effect, his DD Form 214 incorrectly shows his total period of service as 8 years, 6 months, and 21 days when in fact he served 8 years, 7 months, and 22 days. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010710
The applicant provides copies of the following orders published by Headquarters, 75th Division (Training Support (TS)), Houston, Texas, Orders 07-150-00004, dated 30 May 2007; Orders 07-215-00004, dated 3 August 2007; Orders 07-215-00005, dated 3 August 2007; Orders 07-215-00006, dated 3 August 2007; and Orders 07-218-00001, dated 6 August 2007. The evidence of record further shows the applicant was promoted to MSG (E-8) effective and with a DOR of 1 May 2008. While the evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010713
The applicant requests, in effect, that his separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected by adding a reentry (RE) code. Item 25 (Separation Authority), Item 26 (Separation Code), Item 27 (Reentry Code), Item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation, and Item 29 (Dates of Time Lost) are not legible. Item 24 - "Honorable"; c. Item 25 - "Chapter 4, Army Regulation 635-200"; d. Item 26 - "MBK"; e. Item 27 - "RE-1"; f. Item 28 - "Completion of Required Active Duty Service"; g. Item 29 - "None";...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010715
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20070013172, on 4 March 2008. Additionally, World War II holders of the Combat Infantryman Badge received a monthly pay supplement known as combat infantry pay and holders of the Expert Infantryman Badge were entitled to expert infantry pay. While the sincerity of the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010717
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence shows that the applicant's was notified by his unit commander of the reasons for the recommendation for his discharge and he acknowledged the same. The applicant's record of military service was not sufficiently meritorious for the separation authority to support the issuance of a fully honorable discharge at the time of his discharge and it does not support an upgrade at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010718
On 7 December 1971, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's discharge for unsuitability under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for character and behavior disorder and directed issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. Thereafter, the type of discharge and the character of service were to be determined solely by the individual's military record during the current enlistment. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010720
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 October 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080010720 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant voluntarily went from active duty in a Federal AGR position to deployment with an OHARNG unit. As a result, the Board recommends that the state Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected, as appropriate, by: a. showing he was promoted to CW4 with an effective date and a date of rank of 24...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010725
The applicant was provided a copy of the advisory opinion and responded by stating that while he completed his Masters Degree in 1 year, he did so by overloading his classes and completing the degree early. Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 6000.13, Medical manpower and personnel, paragraph 6.1.2.2.2. states credit for Masters and Doctorate Degrees in a health profession other than medicine and dentistry, whether it is the primary degree or an additional advanced degree, shall be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010727
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was granted 4 years of additional constructive service credit (CSC) for completion of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree prior to entry on active duty. c. at the time of his graduation and entry onto active duty status, he was granted 4 years of CSC in recognition of his completion of the MD degree, and to justify promotion from the second lieutenant (2LT) rank of a Medical Service Corps medical student participant in the HPSP to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010738
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080010738 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010739
The applicant requests that item 12a (Date Entered AD [Active Duty] This Period) on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show 2 June 2004 instead of 2 June 2005. Therefore, item 12a on her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show she entered active duty on 6 June 2004. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010741
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with a general discharge on 3 April 1991 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for alcohol rehabilitation failure. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. At the time of the applicant's separation an honorable or general discharge was authorized.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010743
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. The regulation in effect at the time, states the reason for discharge based on separation code JGA is Entry level status performance and conduct or entry level status performance - pregnancy and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, paragraph 11-3a or b. Furthermore, there is no evidence in the available record and the applicant did not provide any substantiating evidence that shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010744
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080010744 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 13 April 2006, he requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the separation program designators to be used for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010746
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). However, there is insufficient evidence to support granting the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010747
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his service in Germany and Vietnam. Although the applicant contends that he served one year in Vietnam, evidence of record shows he served in Vietnam from 15 October 1970 through 11 March 1971, a total of 4 months and 27 days. Based on the foregoing, item 22c on the applicants DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he served 1 year, 10 months, and 15 days of foreign service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010748
The FSMs military records are not available to the Board for review. His Record of Induction Record shows his DOB as 7 February 1932. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the FSM's records to show his DOB as 4 February 1932.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010752
On 24 November 2003, the applicant was determined qualified for separation and his unit commander recommended he be separated from the Army prior to his expiration term of service date under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c. The applicant was discharged on 26 November 2003, in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12C, for Misconduct, with an UOTHC discharge. Therefore, it is recommended that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010753
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080010753 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 30 of his DD Form 214 to show his blood type is B Positive. ________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 | 20080010760
The rater continued that the applicant was relieved of his duties as the Battalion Chaplain following the loss of his ecclesiastical endorsement. There is no evidence in the applicant's records that shows he appealed the contested OER. Evidence of record shows he was appointed as a CPT in the Chaplain Corps, entered active duty, and performed duties as a battalion chaplain.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010761
On 13 April 2002, subsequent to its review of the applicants case, the United States Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) modified the applicants PEB findings, rating and disposition. The USAPDA confirmed the fact the applicant was unfit for further service based on pain in both ankles, right worse than left, and revised the disability rating to 20%. He claims the VA findings supported the original PEB findings and assigned a disability rating of 30%.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010764
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. However, his DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged with a general discharge on 19 March 1958 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 for unsuitability. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080010766
Evidence of record shows the applicant completed AIT in MOS 67N; therefore, he is entitled to award of the Basic Aviation Badge and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this badge. The applicant participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first...