ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001417
On 19 March 1971, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he receive a UD. At the time of the applicant's discharge, the issuance of a UD was authorized. 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 | 20090001418
However, there is no evidence of record or independent evidence that suggests the name recorded in her military records exhibits a material error or injustice. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted under, served in, and was REFRAD under the name of "D______ L_______" and it was not until after she was REFRAD that she changed her name. Accordingly, her DD Form 214 correctly reflects her legal name as it existed on the date she was REFRAD and there is no basis to change her DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001419
He also requests credit of 50 retirement points per year from the date of discharge from the USAR Control Group on 20 April 1998 to the date of transfer to Retired Reserve status. The applicant contends that his discharge orders should be revoked and he should be transferred to the Retired Reserve and that he should be granted 50 retirement points for each year from the date he was discharged from the USAR until the date he was transferred to the Retired Reserve. With respect to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001421
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 May 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090001421 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military personnel records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 26 May 1981 for a period of 4 years. As a result, there is no evidentiary basis upon which to support the applicants request to upgrade his discharge at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001422
The evidence shows that the applicant's social security number used at the time of his induction and at the time of his release from active duty are the same number as that shown on his DD Form 214. In the absence of evidence showing error or injustice, it has been determined the applicants DD Form 214 is not in need of correction. ___________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 | CY2009 | 20090001423
The applicant's contention that his general discharge should be upgraded to honorable was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence that shows his discharge was in error or unjust. The evidence of records shows that the applicant voluntarily requested separation under the provisions of chapter 3 of Army Regulation 635-100 because he felt the formal letter of reprimand he received had decreased his effectiveness as a commissioned officer and that he planned to start...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001424
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant was recommended for and awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his meritorious service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that, in addition to the awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001425
On 29 January 1974, the applicant consulted with counsel and requested a discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations). The Board considered the applicants reenlistment occurred after he served in Vietnam. The applicants record shows he received nonjudicial punishment a special court-martial conviction, and 99 days of lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001426
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant was returned to military control from a deserter status on 25 August 1974 after a lengthy period of AWOL that had begun on 13 November 1973 and included an arrest by civilian law enforcement authorities and an escape from confinement. _______ _ __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 | CY2009 | 20090001428
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service for an initial award of the Army Good Conduct 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 Army Good Conduct Medal for the period from 11 December 1978 to 8 December 1981;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001429
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for qualifying service after 1 July 1958 in U.S. military operations, U.S. operations in direct support of the United Nations, and U.S. operations of assistance to friendly foreign nations. There is no evidence in the applicants military service records that shows he was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. There is no evidence in his available record and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001431
Further, on 31 January 1975, the applicant acknowledged that within 15 days of the date of receipt of his Undesirable Discharge Certificate he must report to his State Director of Selective Service to arrange his alternate service. 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. Under this proclamation, eligible deserters were given the opportunity to request discharge for the good of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001432
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 21 May 1985, the applicant was discharged with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001433
On 7 March 2008, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct abuse of illegal drugs and directed the applicant be furnished a general discharge. A discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. The "JKK" SPD code is the correct code for Soldiers separating under chapter 14-12c of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001435
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicants DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 4 December 1981 in accordance with the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service, and his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001440
The applicant requests, in effect, that his awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge and reentry (RE) code be corrected. His DD Form 214 also shows he completed a total of 3 years, 6 months, and 16 days of creditable active military service. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his record to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001442
He recommended an under honorable conditions (general) character of service. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001447
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 applicant served in Vietnam during three campaign periods and is authorized to wear four bronze service stars on his 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001448
On 3 February 1982, the applicant's commanding officer advised him that he was being considered for separation from the service for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14 (Separation for Misconduct). Army policy states that a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate, but a general discharge under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge may be granted. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001450
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: a. a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 19 December 2003, issued on 15 January 2004, and approved 20 March 2004, awarding him the Army Commendation Medal for the period 2 May 2003 to 30 April 2004; b. an Army Commendation Medal Certificate for service from 1 May 2003 to 1 May 2004; c. Orders 106-27, Headquarters, 1st Armored Division, Europe, dated 16 April 2003, directing a temporary change of station...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001451
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 22 March 2009 to show his total prior active service and his total prior inactive service. His DD Form 214 for the period ending 22 January 1993 shows he completed 3 years, 9 months, and 12 days total active military service during this period. His DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 January 2006 shows he completed 1 year and 4 months total active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001456
The applicant requests, in effect, that his name be removed from the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) database and that a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) received during the 1993-1994 time frame be expunged from his official military personnel file (OMPF). He indicates that although the charges were dropped and he was never arrested, he received nonjudicial punishment (NJP) and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001462
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 14 October 1981, the applicant was separated for misconduct frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities under the provisions of paragraph 14-33b(1), Army Regulation 635-200 and issued an UOTHC discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001463
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 31 July 1971 be corrected to show in Item 18 (Prior Regular Enlistments) the entry "Six (6)" instead of "Five (5)"; in Item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service), the entry "Korea"; in Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) all of the awards he earned during his military career; in Item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001465
Section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service) of the applicant's DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military service. Furthermore, his records do not show any derogatory information throughout his military service. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001471
Headquarters, National Guard Bureau, Special Orders Number 165 AR, dated 22 September 2000, transferred the applicant from the U.S. Army Reserve to 670th Military Police Company (CAARNG) with an effective date of 13 December 1998. Further, this memorandum stated the effective date of promotion to captain could be 12 December 2005, or the date Federal recognition is extended to captain by the National Guard Bureau, or the date following the termination of Federal recognition in his current...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001480
Department of the Army General Order Number 8, dated 1974, awarded all units assigned to the United States Army Vietnam from 8 February 1962 through 28 March 1973 the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. The applicant's Clinical Record Cover Sheet, his DA Form 20, and the Vietnam casualty list all show that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001490
Headquarters, 502d Personnel Service Battalion, Permanent Order 261-28, dated 18 September 2002, shows the applicant received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 1 September 1999 through 31 August 2001. Absent any disqualifying factors for award of the Good Conduct Medal, it appears the orders for the applicant's second award of the Good Conduct Medal were revoked because the dates of qualifying service were incorrect (not continuous). However, if the applicant can...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001491
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. His commanding officer accused him of wanting to date enlisted Soldiers and this was not true. Army Regulation 600-8-24 (Officer Transfers and Discharges), paragraph 3-13, provides that an officer may submit a resignation for the good of the service (RFGOS) in lieu of general court-martial when court-martial charges have been preferred against the officer with a view toward trial by general court-martial or when the officer is under a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001492
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and the Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM). The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 4 October 2001 for a period of 4 years, training as a preventative medicine specialist, a cash enlistment bonus, and assignment to the continental United States for his first assignment. Therefore, it would be in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001493
The applicants military records may be corrected to show his DA Form 3286-66 was amended to include the sentence, "If ACF benefits in the amount of $35,000.00 (exclusive of MGIB benefits) were authorized by the official processing you for enlistment and the Government fails to pay the full amount under the appropriate provisions and such failure results in nonpayment of ACF benefits in the amount of $35,000.00 over the amount of the MGIB benefits, the Army may pay said benefits in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001494
The applicant states, in effect, that his DA Form 4836 does not have a bonus addendum or control number. In a sworn statement, dated 18 December 2008, a staff member of Detachment 1, 1167th BSC, stated that in July 2008 the applicant contacted him requesting to extend in the NEARNG for 6 years and to apply for the $15,000.00 bonus at that time. The BSC staff member further stated that on 17 December 2008, it was determined that there was a serious problem with how he had handled that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001495
Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show award of the Silver Star and the Army Commendation Medal. The applicant participated in two campaigns during his tour in Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show two bronze service stars to be affixed to his already awarded-Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that the applicant's DD Form 214 be corrected by showing the award of the Silver Star, the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001496
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 April 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090001496 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests two administratively incorrect award citations for the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001500
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 June 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090001500 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In a supporting statement, a retired LTG said that he was the commanding general of the 2d Infantry Division as well as the convening authority at the applicant's General Court-Martial proceedings. The retired LTG offered that he was the convening authority during the applicant's General Court-Martial proceedings.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001504
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), 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. Evidence of records shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 10 October 1966 and was honorably released from active duty on 9 October 1969 after completing 3 years of creditable active service. Special orders and his DD Form 214 show he was promoted to the rank and pay grade of SP5/E-5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001509
Army Regulation 40-501, chapter 7, physical profiling, provides that the basic purpose of the physical profile serial system is to provide an index to the overall functional capacity of an individual and is used to assist the unit commander and personnel officer in their determination of what duty assignments the individual is capable of performing, and if reclassification action is warranted. With respect to the applicant's contribution to the VEAP, the evidence of record shows that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001511
The applicant states, in effect, that since he was under narcotic medication for his condition, he was unable to make the correct decision in his case. In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his 2003 active duty orders, two DA Forms 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), three Statement of Medical Condition and Treatment Plan memoranda, a Request for ADME (Active Duty Medical Extension) Status memorandum, a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), his 2004...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001513
The applicant states that his unit was alerted and sent to the Dominican Republic around 3 May 1965 to about 15 June 1965 in support of Operation Power Pac and that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) has yet to be corrected to show this period of foreign service. In a statement, dated 13 March 2009, another retired CSM states that he is surprised that the applicants DD Form 214 does not mention his service in the Dominican Republic or his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001523
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Records show that the applicant participated in four campaign periods during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001529
The applicant was separated under honorable conditions from active duty, in pay grade E-3, on 8 November 1963, at the expiration of his term of service. The letter advised the applicant that a review of his records concerning his discharge determined that his military service for the period 5 April 1967 to 28 February 1972 did not entitle him to VA benefits. Both the Joint Board and Presidential Board were authorized to award a Clemency Discharge with the performance of alternate service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001532
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his Chronological Statement of Retirement Points (AHRC Form 249-2-E) to show he completed 21 years and 8 months of qualifying service for retirement. The applicant's Chronological Statement of Retirement Points, dated 11 December 2008, shows he was credited with 19 years, 9 months, and 10 days qualifying years for retirement as of 16 March 1995. The evidence shows the applicant was issued a statement of retirement points, dated 12 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001533
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Kuwait and Iraq. Item 12f (Foreign Service) of the applicant's DD Form 214 does not show any overseas service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing in Item 12f of his DD Form 214: 7 months and 1 day; b. adding in Item 18 of his DD Form 214: Deployed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001534
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, it appears he met the eligibility criteria for the first award of the Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a period of qualifying service of three years from 16 March 1982 through 15 March 1985. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001535
The applicant requests her uncharacterized discharge under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), be changed to an honorable discharge. On 20 June 2007, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200, for entry-level performance and conduct. It further states in chapter 3 that entry-level status separations will be uncharacterized except: a. when a characterization under other than honorable conditions is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001538
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 AR2008001160, dated 2 December 2008. The applicant has provided orders to document the change he is requesting in regards to correcting the marksmanship qualification badge and Good Conduct Medal entries on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001539
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant provides insufficient evidence, to show he had a drug habit when he was accepted into the Army. __________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 | 20090001542
Should the command deem his performance to be useless to the service the applicant was to be separated from the military service under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368 (Enlisted Personnel - Discharge - Unfitness), by reason of unfitness. The applicant was credited with 1 year, 7 months, and 10 days of active military service. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001543
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Purple Heart and that it be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). No entry appears in item 40 (Wounds) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) to show he received a wound in action against a hostile force while he served in Vietnam. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show, to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090001544
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. When authorized, it is issued to a soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. _______ _ _X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.