ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011111
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he participated in Operation Enduring Freedom. He also provided page 1 of a DA Form 638 which states that he was deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to amending his DD Form 214 to show the entry, Operation Enduring...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011115
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. _______ _ 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 | 20080011116
On 8 December 1978, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Under Other Than Honorable Discharge Certificate. 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 trail by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011120
There is no evidence which indicates the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence does not support changing the applicants undesirable discharge to a general under honorable conditions discharge. The Soldiers record of service does not warrant a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011121
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 SEPTEMBER 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080011121 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 2 February 1971, nonjudicial punishment (NJP) was imposed against the applicant for two specifications of failure to go to his place of duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011124
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: a personal statement, dated 15 June 2008; Orders 94-170-011, dated 8 June 1994; Orders D-03-631773, dated 27 March 1996; electronic mail messages regarding his request for transfer to the Retired Reserve; his nonparticipation letter in the U.S. Army Reserve (suspense dated 22 March 1996); his election of options; his Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20-Year Letter), dated 27 April 1992; and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011125
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests Item 12e (Total Prior Inactive Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), with an effective date of 22 June 1999, be corrected to show "3 months and 18 days." Item 12e of the applicant's DD Form 214, with an effective date of 22 June 1999, does not reflect the applicant's service in the USAR DEP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011127
The applicant, through his Congressman, requests reconsideration of his request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show credit for 2 campaigns in Korea. The applicant was previously advised that it is believed that his records were lost or destroyed in a fire, and that a decision would be based on the available evidence and any evidence he submitted. The applicant's contentions made through his Congressman were carefully...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011132
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, that based on his completion of active duty in support of Operation Noble Eagle, he should have been awarded the GWOTSM. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served on active duty in support of Operation Noble Eagle outside of a designated AOE for 30 consecutive days after 11 September 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011138
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080011138 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 AR20080005152, dated 3 June 2008. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011139
The orders provided by the applicant indicate that he was awarded the CAB on 5 October 2005 for actively engaging the enemy on 1 June 2005. The applicant has provided sufficient evidence to show that he was awarded the CAB. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that the applicant was awarded the CAB, the ARCOM, the MUC, the OSR and the Drivers Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011142
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080011142 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 AR20060013059, on 26 June 2007. The applicant's emotional distress has no bearing on the fact that she was promoted based on a position vacancy promotion, below the zone, which was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011148
In her waiver statement, the applicant acknowledged that I may make application to the Army Discharge Review Board [ADRB] or the Army Board of Military Records (sic) [ABCMR] for upgrading; however, I realize that an act of consideration by either board does not imply that my discharge will be upgraded. 4. The applicants commander then forwarded his recommendation to discharge the applicant. The appropriate authority waived the rehabilitative transfer requirement for separation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011151
The DD Form 214 that he was issued at the time of his release from active duty, as amended by a DD Form 215, essentially shows that he was awarded the Air Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with Two Bronze Service Stars to signify that he participated in two campaigns during his service in Vietnam, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with "1960" Device, the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011153
The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 incorrectly reflects that he entered the service on 7 June 1974, when he actually enlisted on 6 September 1972, and he desires to be credited with all of his service for retired pay purposes. His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his retirement shows in block 12a that he entered active duty this period on 7 June 1974 and that he served 15 years, 11 months and 28 days of active service this period. The evidence of record shows that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011155
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 11 (Primary Specialty) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that was issued at the time of his retirement, which will simply be referred to as his DD Form 214 throughout the remainder of these proceedings, be corrected to show that he served in military occupation specialty (MOS) 31B (Military Police) for 18 years and 1 month and in MOS 88M (Motor Transport Operator) for 3 years and 7 months. The applicant has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011158
The record does include a separation document (DD Form 214) that shows on 30 October 1987, he was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of misconduct, and that he received an UOTHC discharge. On 29 November 2002, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), after careful consideration of the applicant's military records and all other available evidence determined that he had been properly and equitably discharged, and it voted to deny his request for a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011159
The applicant's military service records contain an SF 88 (Report of Medical Examination), dated 16 November 1971, which was completed by the attending physician at the time of the applicants medical examination prior to his release from active duty. There is no evidence in the applicants military service records that shows he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action; his DA Form 20 does not show an entry in Item 40 (Wounds) or list the Purple Heart in Item 41...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011161
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The applicant's records show he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Evidence of record shows that the applicant participated in 3 campaigns during his service in the RVN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011162
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080011162 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicants service records show that he was placed in military confinement from 30 March through 15 April 1962. Therefore, the applicant is not entitled to a general discharge or an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011165
A DVA rating decision, dated 28 January 1949, denied the applicant service-connection for a shrapnel wound to the anterior left thigh because there was no record of the wound, treatment of the wound, or award of the Purple Heart. The medical evidence, DVA rating decisions from 1948 and 1949, and unit report are new evidence not considered in the Board's previous decision. The DVA rating decisions from 1948 and 1949 denied him service-connection for his shrapnel wounds based on the absence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011166
The applicant states, in effect, that she disagrees with the previous decision by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), and that she has obtained a "clarification order" to her divorce decree with the FSM that has been signed and notarized by the Fort McPherson, Georgia Staff Judge Advocate office which clarifies all of her entitlements as a former spouse of 20 years. The applicant provided a notarized "clarification order," dated 20 May 2008, which essentially stated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011167
To deal with the trauma which later became known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), he self-medicated with alcohol and drugs. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant requested a hardship discharge prior to his discharge. He stated, when he requested discharge, that he did not like Germany or the Army at all so he reenlisted to go to Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011168
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080011168 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In his undated statement, a member of the applicants unit states that he served with the applicant in the Republic of Vietnam in 1970 and that they were assigned to the 199th Infantry Brigade. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011170
However, he was not excused from the unit drills and lost his SLRP and MGIB benefits for unsatisfactory participation. In this statement, the Army Reserve Recruiter states that during the time frame the applicant was receiving "U's" for not attending his unit drills, he had personally called the applicant's unit (399th Military Intelligence Battalion) to inform the unit administrator that the college course the applicant was enrolled in required him to attend class on Saturdays. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011177
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Legion of Merit and the issuance or replacement of all his military service medals, decorations, and awards. There is no evidence in the available records of the award of the Legion of Merit other than the certificate submitted by the applicant. 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 | 20080011186
The evidence of record confirms the applicant was properly evaluated and diagnosed with a personality disorder by Psychiatrist of the Army Medical Corps, with the appropriate professional credentials, who as a result of his evaluation, concluded the applicant's condition was a long standing disorder of character, behavior, and adaptability that is of such severity as to preclude adequate military service. However, the record clearly shows the applicant was diagnosed with a personality...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011187
In a letter dated 10 May 2006, the applicant was informed that his request for enrollment in the RCSBP Open Season was returned because he attempted to change his election from Option C to Option B. The applicant was advised that while he had verified his Open Season election was filed and returned, he had not submitted any evidence to show that he was informed he should not resubmit his election form or that he could change his RCSBP option at age 60 to elect full coverage. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011188
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request that paragraph "G" of Joint Message Form (JMF) number 04863, dated 25 February 1966, be changed to show that he suffered a fracture to his right leg instead of his left leg. While there is medical documentation in his records that shows that it was his left leg that was fractured in February 1966, the preponderance of the evidence indicates that it was his right leg that was fractured in February 1966. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011190
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 September 2008 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20080011190 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He further understood that there is no automatic upgrading or review by any Government agency of a less than honorable discharge and that he must apply to the Army Discharge Review Board or the Army Board of Correction of Military Records if he wished review of his discharge. On 19 April 2007, the approving authority approved the applicant's request and directed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011193
In the process of researching the applicant's request, a board staff member located a copy of Headquarters, U.S. Army Headquarters Area Command General Orders Number 5, dated 2 January 1971, that shows the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, effective 16 December 1970; and General Orders Number 59, dated 17 March 1971, that shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for the period April 1970 to March 1971. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011194
The applicant requests, in effect, that the name contained in her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and separation document (DD Form 214) be changed. The fact that subsequent to service, the applicant underwent a gender and name change does not provide a sufficiently mitigating basis for changing the information recorded in the military records, which was correct at the time the applicant performed military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011196
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the date of entry on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 2 June 1999 be corrected to read 21 January 1997, the date he enlisted in the Regular Army. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing Item 12a of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011197
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Army Commendation Medal; the Army Achievement Medal; the Army Good Conduct Medal; the Overseas Service Ribbon; and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal be shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 23 May 2005. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 24 May 2001 to 23...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011198
The applicant requests that his record of trial by summary court-martial be removed from his military records. The applicant provides a memorandum from his commanding general, a Record of Trial by Summary Court-Martial (DD Form 2329), an e-mail from a lieutenant, and the document showing the removal of his suspension of favorable personnel actions. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011199
The applicant states, in effect, that he wants a medical discharge due to (1) a comatose condition that he experienced in the hospital, and (2) radiation exposure. The applicant had an opportunity to present evidence in his own behalf at an administrative separation board and there is no evidence that he was experiencing a comatose condition during the processing of his discharge. There is no evidence to show the applicant was exposed to ionizing radiation or that he was assigned to any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011200
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) denial of his request to show his status as a former prisoner of war and to be awarded the Prisoner of War Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, for award of the Prisoner of War Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending the applicant's WD AGO 53-55 to show he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011201
The applicant states that he believes he earned the Purple Heart while serving in Vietnam for actions during an ambush in September 1969. There is no evidence in the available records which shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel record which shows that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011202
On 26 May 1981, his unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate action to separate him under the provisions Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 5-31, for failure to maintain acceptable standards for retention with a discharge under honorable conditions. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within the 15-year statute of limitations. There is no evidence in his military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011203
The applicant was identified as being non-deployable, non-retainable in accordance with Army Regulation 40-501 (Standard of Medical Fitness), and was recommended for discharge from the service. Based on a review of objective medical evidence of record, the PEB found that the applicants medical and physical impairments prevented reasonable performance of duties required by her grade and military specialty and recommended a disability percentage of 20 percent for chronic left knee pain and 0...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011207
Army Regulation 600-8-22, paragraph 926, Foreign Badges, states that qualification and special skill badges may be accepted if awarded in recognition of meeting the criteria, as established by the foreign government concerned, for the specific award. Of particular importance are the criteria established by the military department of the host country; for example, if a particular badge is authorized for award only to enlisted personnel of host country then the badge may be accepted and worn...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011209
There is no evidence of a Bronze Star Medal recommendation in the applicants record. However, there is insufficient evidence to show that the applicant was present at the time of the battles he mentioned above or, if he was, whether his actions warranted the award of the Bronze Star Medal. 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 to award the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011217
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) Medal, Air Assault Badge, and any other campaign or service medals to which he is entitled. Based on the foregoing, there is insufficient evidence to grant the applicant's request for award of the NATO Medal in this case. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011222
The printout provides no evidence concerning the assignment of his RE code at the time of his separation. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The reason for the applicant's discharge was based on his request and the approval for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011223
The regulation shows that the SPD code SFK as shown on the applicants DD Form 214 specifies the narrative reason for separation as Disability, Temporary." The applicant contends that he never received an updated DD Form 214 when he was removed from the TDRL and that his SPD code and RE code should be changed so he can rejoin the military. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011226
The applicant requests that her last name be changed on her military records. 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20080011226 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011229
The applicant requests, in effect, that the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) that was issued to him on or about 9 February 2006, with all supporting documents, be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF) or moved to the restricted section. He believes that the reprimand is in part untrue and significantly misrepresents the characterization of the incident, his service, and his potential for continued service. However, there is no evidence and the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011235
The applicant provided deployment orders showing he deployed with his unit to Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on or about 12 January 2003. The award orders provided by the applicant are accepted as sufficient to show he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the Army Achievement Medal, the Combat Infantryman...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011251
The applicant requests that his dates of service in Southwest Asia in block 18 (Remarks) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected. The applicant states, in effect, that his dates of service in Southwest Asia in block 18 on his DD Form 214 are incorrect. A Phase II file lists active duty personnel who served in-theater between 1 August 1991 and 31 December 1993.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2008 | 20080011258
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his discharge be upgraded. On 10 October 1989, the applicant was separated with a UOTHC discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, in lieu of trial by court-martial.