ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012186
The applicant provided a copy a self-authored statement, dated 7 July 2009; a copy of his DA Form 71 (Oath of Office - Military Personnel), dated 16 December 2006; a copy of U.S. Army Human Resources Command (USAHRC), St. Louis, MO, Orders T-06-738528, dated 18 June 2007; a copy of his DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report), dated 5 October 2007; a copy of USAHRC, St. Louis, Orders A-11-722916, dated 27 November 2007; and a copy of a memorandum from the Office of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012190
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Silver Star. A copy of a WD AGO Form 106 (Request for Decoration and/or Citation) with a date of request of 29 March 1946 shows that the applicant claimed he was recommended for award of the Silver Star for outstanding performance during engagement with the enemy. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence to show the recommendation for this award was approved.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012198
The applicant requests, in effect, that his 5 July 1968 DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his date of birth as 14 April 1943 and that he was awarded the Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Clusters. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his correct date of birth as 14 April 1943. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his 5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012199
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This document confirms the applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, and that he received a UD. As a result, his record did not support the issue of an HD or GD by the separation authority at the time of his discharge and does not support an upgrade of his discharge at this late date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012200
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was 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. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012201
The applicant's military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army, in pay grade E-1, on 31 January 1977. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence also shows that after his civilian confinement the applicant was notified by his company commander of his intention to separate him from the Army, and that if discharged, he could receive a discharge under other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012202
The applicant requests reconsideration of his request that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge or a general discharge, under honorable conditions. The applicant states that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), Record of Proceedings, dated 12 May 2009, state in the Discussion and Conclusions section, "[t]here is no available evidence to support the applicant's assertions." The document further shows that an application for review of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012204
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's service record was undoubtedly considered when he was sentenced. ____________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 | CY2009 | 20090012213
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence he was diagnosed and treated for frostbite or frozen feet while serving in the ETO. ___________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 | CY2009 | 20090012215
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. The evidence of record shows the applicant held and served in an infantry MOS and that he was assigned to an aviation group during his assignment in Vietnam. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012219
The advisory official stated that, due to the applicant having been transferred to the inactive list on 19 June 2007 and subsequently transferred back to the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement) on 15 August 2007, he was not on the Reserve Active Status List (RASL) for one continuous year prior to the convening date of the 2007 DA Reserve Components Colonel AMEDD Selection Board. If selected for promotion, his orders to the Retired Reserve should be voided, his promotion effective date and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012220
Awards of the Army Commendation Medal may be made for acts of valor performed under circumstances described above which are of lesser degree than required for award of the Bronze Star Medal. The evidence of record shows the FSM was awarded the EAME Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his WD AGO Form 53-55 the Army Commendation Medal and adding four bronze service stars to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012221
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It states, in pertinent part, that in order to support award of the PH, there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action; that it required treatment by military medical personnel; and this medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. By regulation, in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012224
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 September 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090012224 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Senator in regard to the decision of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20080018086, dated 18 February 2009. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant amendment of the decision of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records set forth in Docket Number AR20080018086, dated 18 February 2009,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012228
The Board indicated that the applicant and the FSM were divorced on 15 August 2000 and that once they were divorced, she was no longer qualified to receive SBP benefits under the spouse option. The evidence of record shows that the applicant and the FSM were remarried on 4 December 1990. The evidence of record also shows the FSM and the applicant were divorced on 15 August 2000 and their divorce decree did not indicate continued coverage under the SBP as a former spouse.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012230
The applicant requests correction of her records to show she was discharged for a medical condition. The applicant provides copies of a 15 February 2007 medical treatment record, a 2 September 2007 x-ray report, ten DA Forms 4856 (General Counseling Statement), 11 pages of e-mails, a 26 October 2007 memorandum to her commanding officer, and her Enlisted Record Brief. The regulation also directed that commanders would not take action prescribed in this chapter in lieu of disciplinary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012231
The applicant states the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel (DCSPER) memorandum, dated 24 January 2002, that denied his appeal of two Officer Evaluation Reports (OERs) is derogatory information and was erroneously filed in the performance section of his official military files (OMPF). He states he believes his non-selection for promotion to colonel was due to the OER appeal correspondence being filed in the performance section of his OMPF. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012232
The applicant states, in effect, that he believes his RE code should be changed to RE-3, RE-2, or RE-1 so that he may be eligible to enlist or get money in the form of his G.I. 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 applicants RE code was administratively correct and in conformance with applicable regulations at the time of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012236
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to her records to show she was promoted to pay grade E-4 prior to her disability separation. There is no evidence to show the applicant was recommended for promotion to pay grade E-4 during her period of service. There is no evidence to show she was recommended for promotion to pay grade E-4 prior to her separation on 28 July 2005.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012241
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) to show her service in Iraq. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show she served in Kuwait/Iraq and is entitled to correction of her DD Form 214 to show this period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012245
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's official military personnel file (OMPF) is void of any orders or other documents that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the PH by proper authority or that show he was ever wounded in action while serving in the RVN. Item 40 of the applicant's DA Form 20 is blank and the PH is not included in the list of awards contained in item 41, which indicates he was never wounded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012248
There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart. Therefore, based on the available evidence, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's records to show 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. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in the Republic of Vietnam on 27...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012249
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 January 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090012249 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his dishonorable discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. The applicant provides no additional documents with his application.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012250
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his foreign service and all awards he is entitled to as a result of this service. Based on the applicant's service in Iraq, he is entitled to the Iraq Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending block 12f of his DD Form 214 to show he served 2 months and 17 days of foreign service; and b. amending block 18 of his DD Form 214 to add...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012251
He concludes that when reviewing his discharge, the Board should not limit itself to the substance abuse issue; it should rather look at his entire service including both his Army National Guard service and active duty service. He returned to his unit on 4 June 1992. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his discharge shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of a court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012253
He served on active duty until 24 September 2004, at which time he was retired under the provisions of paragraph 4-24b [2], Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), by reason of temporary disability, and placed on the TDRL. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant upon his separation from active duty on 24 September 2004, and placement on the TDRL, shows he completed 1 year, 7 months, and 15 days of active military service during the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012258
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 13 October 2004, the appropriate authority approved the separation action and directed the applicant receive a general under honorable conditions discharge. On 21 October 2004, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct (pattern of misconduct) with a general under honorable conditions characterization of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012259
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the United States) to show that he had graduated from South Plains College. The applicant states that he had not officially graduated from college when he enlisted in the military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012264
The applicant states, in effect, her promotion orders to LTC, dated 20 May 2008, were revoked because she had transitioned to active duty (AD). Title 10, U.S. Code, section 14317(e) specifies that USAR officers ordered to active duty in time of war or national emergency, may, if eligible, be considered for promotion by a mandatory promotion board convened under section 14101(a) (convene a promotion board to recommend for promotion officers on the RASL) for not more than 2 years from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012266
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal. Records show the applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze service star.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012268
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 20 January 1984, the Army Discharge Review Board, after careful consideration of the applicant's military record and all other evidence, determined his discharge was proper and equitable and it voted not to change either the characterization or reason for his discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012273
On or about 10 December 2001, as he neared his 60th birthday, the applicant submitted a request for retired pay and although not required, he also completed a DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Pay) in conjunction with this application and again elected spouse coverage based on the full amount. This deduction is the cost of the SBP coverage or protection the applicant's spouse enjoyed from the date the applicant made an election. The applicant appears to believe that he is locked...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012274
The applicant requests upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge, with a corresponding change to his reentry (RE) code and narrative reason for separation. His second period of service ended when he was separated for unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. His third period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012278
In February 1983 the applicants unit commander notified him (the applicant) that he was recommending administrative discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 9, based on his rehabilitation failure in the Drug and Alcohol Program. The applicant was discharged under honorable conditions on 23 March 1983 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 9 (alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure). The applicant was enrolled in the Armys Drug and Alcohol...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012279
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) disability rating be changed to match his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rating. Accordingly, it would be in the interest of justice at this time to void his retirement of 16 February 2009 and place him on the TDRL until his medical condition can be properly evaluated by the appropriate medical personnel and an informed determination be made as to his disability rating under the Physical Disability Evaluation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012280
Counsel provides: letters dated 16 June 2009 and 25 August 2009; the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Service Certificate of Service); and WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record). Relative to his request, there is no documentation which shows he was ever recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal or was, in fact, awarded that decoration. Even if the Commanding General had recommended approval and sent the recommendation to Washington, the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012282
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 2 April 2003, the applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 14-12b, with a general discharge under honorable conditions due to a pattern of misconduct. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012284
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 December 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090012284 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 9 October 1996, the applicant's commander recommended the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 9 (Separation for Alcohol or Other Drug Abuse), paragraph 9-2, based on alcohol rehabilitation failure. Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program), in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012285
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military personnel records show he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve on 9 September 1957 and entered active duty on that date. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 26 of his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 12 June 1959 to show he was awarded the Sharpshooter Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012289
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The evaluator, an Army psychiatrist, recommended the applicant be separated from military service under Army Regulation 635-209 (Personnel Separations-Discharge-Unsuitability). 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 | CY2009 | 20090012291
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military service records show that she enlisted in the Army on 25 October 1994. The applicant's military service records contain a DD Form 214 which shows that she was discharged on 18 December 1995 after completing 1 year, 1 month, and 24 days of active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012294
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 23 November 1962, the applicant signed a statement acknowledging that he had been advised by his commander that he was being recommended for elimination from the service for unsuitability under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unsuitability). As for not being told the reason for his discharge, he signed a statement saying that he was told he was being processed for unsuitability, the type...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012295
The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), a DA Form 4186 (Medical Recommendation for Flying Duty), three leave and earnings statements (LES), a request for hazardous duty orders, orders terminating his hazardous duty, three DA Forms 759-E (Individual Flight Record and Certificate - Army), and three pages of a personal record of his flights. His DD Form 214 shows his awards as the Army Service Ribbon, the National Defense Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012298
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her social security number (SSN) as ***-**-**3* instead of ***-**-**4*. Filing the Board's decisional document will also guarantee the historical accuracy of the applicant's military record regarding the SSN under which she served.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012299
The applicant's military record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 5 October 1992. It shows, in pertinent part, that SPD code "JFX" should be used when the narrative reason of an enlisted Soldier's separation is "personality disorder." However, the evidence of record shows that prior to his separation processing the applicant was evaluated by proper medical authority and diagnosed with a personality disorder with dependent traits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012302
On 17 April 1973, the company commander recommended that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of chapter 13, paragraphs 5b(2) and 5b(3), Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), by reason of unsuitability. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was discharged from the service under the provisions of chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200, for unsuitability, character and behavior disorder. As stated in the regulation, if the reason for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012306
The unit commander also stated the applicant was charged with an AWOL of 3,802 days and surrendered to military authorities. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provided that a general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Neither the applicant nor his counsel have provided any evidence or a convincing argument to show why his discharge should be upgraded and his military records contain no evidence which would entitle him to an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012307
This database shows the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry, was awarded the Valorous Unit Award for its service from August 2005 to December 2006, a period during which the applicant was not assigned to this unit. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to award him the PUC or to correct his records to show this award. _______ _ 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 | CY2009 | 20090012308
As a result, there is sufficient evidence to support awarding the applicant the PH for being wounded in action in the RVN on 27 June 1967, and the PH 1st Oak Leaf Cluster for being wounded in action in the RVN on 1 August 1967, and by adding these awards to his DD Form 214 at this time. As a result, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the AGCM for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 14 February 1966 to 13 February 1969, and to add this award to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090012311
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). While there is insufficient documentation and evidence to correct the applicant's record and DD Form 214 by adding a second or subsequent award of the BSM, this in no way affects the applicants right to pursue his claim for this award by submitting a request with an award recommendation and supporting evidence through his Member of Congress under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1130....