ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014452
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, there are no orders or other evidence on file in his official military personnel file that confirm more than one award of the Air Medal, which is currently reflected on his DD Form 214. The SWASM is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States serving in Southwest Asia and contiguous waters or airspace there over on or after 2 August 1990 to 30 November 1995.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014454
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded. On 22 June 1984, the discharge authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 and directed that the applicant receive a UOTHC discharge. Army Regulation 15185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014455
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 18 January 1967 for a 2-year period of service. However, his records contain a duly constituted DD Form 214 which shows that on 10 May 1973 the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), chapter 10, by reason of administrative discharge - discharge for the good of the service. Although the applicant's complete separation packet was not available for the Board's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014456
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. The applicant contends that he should have received the Good Conduct Medal for his first period of active service. The evidence of record shows that shortly before his release from active duty, the applicant's immediate commander initiated a memorandum...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014457
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to add the Legion of Merit (LM), the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM), and that he has a service-related disability. The applicant states the LM was awarded at the time of his retirement, the KDSM is a new award, and his service-related disability is a recent determination. However, since the applicant's VA rating was not awarded by the military and was awarded after the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014459
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 February 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090014459 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 31 January 1966 through 30 January 1969, and to add this award to his record and DD Form 214 at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014465
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge from the Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG) and transfer to the Retired Reserve be voided and that he be processed through the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES). While it cannot be determined based on the available evidence the extent of the applicant's disabilities at the time of his REFRAD and discharge, there is sufficient evidence to show he was being treated for depression while on active duty and prior to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014466
The applicant requests, in effect, that a bronze service star, a silver service star, and the Purple Heart be added to the awards listed on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge). The applicant's WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record) shows that he served in four military occupational specialties. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 33...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014467
The applicant requests, in effect, that his narrative reason for separation, separation code, and reentry (RE) code on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed so he can reenlist in the U.S. Army Reserve. The regulation states the reason for discharge based on the separation code "JFX" is "personality disorder" and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13. However, the narrative reason for separation, the separation code,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014470
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army PDES and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. Once a determination of physical unfitness is made, the PEB rates all disabilities using the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities. The Army rates only conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014471
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show that she was separated from the service for medical reasons. The report of this evaluation stated that the applicant's behavior was suspicious. The available evidence shows the applicant performed her duties in a satisfactory manner through October 1991.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014473
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). The applicant states that he has been denied the KDSM because his records do not reflect service in Korea; however, he served in Korea at Camp Red Cloud from July 1990 to August 1991. Accordingly, it should awarded at this time and his records corrected accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014475
The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 11 (Primary Specialty) and Item 12a (Date Entered AD This Period) of her 26 January 1998 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected. The evidence of record confirms the applicant entered active duty during the period covered by the DD Form 214 on 27 January 1994. The applicant's contention that time served in her MOS entered in item 11 of her DD Form 214 should be corrected to coincide with the time she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014476
BOARD DATE: 21 January 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090014476 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's records also show he completed the following periods of foreign service: a. Regardless of whether he received IDP for his service in Turkey, there is no requirement to list this service in item 18 of the DD Form 214 since it was not a deployment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014477
Army Regulation 135-100 states the purpose of constructive service credit is to provide grade and date of rank comparability to an officer who begins their commissioned service after obtaining additional education, training, or experience required for appointment or assignment as a commissioned officer in a professional field. Based on the evidence of record, the applicant had sufficient constructive service credit to enter the USAR in the rank and grade of captain/O-3. The advisory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014481
The applicant requests the following two changes to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 21 June 2003: a. add the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal to item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized); and b. correct item 18 (Remarks) to show she was ordered to active duty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in accordance with (IAW) Title 10 U.S. Code, section 12302...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014482
BOARD DATE: February 4, 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090014482 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The regulation states the reason for discharge based on separation code "JJD" is "Court-Martial, Other" and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 3. Although the applicant was 17 years of age when he enlisted, he served almost 2 years of service prior to his general court-martial conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014486
On 10 October 2007, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, by reason of other physical and/or mental medical conditions not compatible with military service. On 11 October 2007, the applicants immediate commander initiated separation action against the applicant in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, for other designated physical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014487
It also advised the applicant that as a result of his medical disqualification, if he had at least 15 but less than 20 years of qualifying service for retired pay purposes, he could request reassignment to the Retired Reserve with early qualification of eligibility to receive retired pay at age 60. In it, he elected to be transferred to the Retired Reserve with early qualification to receive retired pay at age 60 because he had completed at least 15 years but less than 20 years of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014489
The applicant requests, in effect, that his reentry (RE) code of 3 and Separation Program Designator (SPD) code of KGF be changed to more appropriate codes. The evidence of record confirms a local bar to reenlistment was imposed on the applicant and he voluntarily requested discharge as a result. As a result, absent any evidence of error or injustice related to the applicant's assigned SPD and or RE codes there is an insufficient basis to support granting the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014490
He completed his AIT and was transferred to Vietnam on 14 November 1968 and was assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 52nd Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade for duty as a rifleman. He had served 1 year, 9 months, and 1 day of total active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Purple Heart. The applicant was wounded in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014491
As such, there is insufficient evidence in which to grant the applicant's request. _______ _ _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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090014491 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090014491 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014492
A discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally appropriate. After a careful review of all the applicant's military records and the documentation submitted with this request for reconsideration, there is sufficient evidence to support the contentions of the DVA and post-service psychiatric evaluations that the onset of the applicants mental condition most likely contributed to his misconduct during his last year of service. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014493
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) Expeditionary Medal [Iraq Campaign Medal], Kosovo Campaign Medal, Combat Action Badge, and two Army Achievement Medals [Army Achievement Medal with first oak leaf cluster]. His records show that he completed 3 years, 8 months, and 4 days of active service and that he was separated by reason of completion of required active service....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014502
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: DD Form 214, National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) Letter, DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards), BSM Citation and Certificate, and AM Order. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to Item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Air...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014504
The applicant did not submit any issues in support of his request. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged from active duty on 17 December 1976 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with an undesirable discharge. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014507
The discharge authority approved the applicant's request and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Furthermore, he clearly stated at the time that he felt he did not fit in and simply wanted to get out of the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014510
On 12 November 2008, the FLARNG also published Orders 317-081 directing the applicant's discharge from the 3rd Battalion, 116th Field Artillery, and transferring him to the 3116th Forward Support Company, FLARNG, effective 12 November 2008. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was absent from UTA's from 7 November 2008 to 9 November 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the DA Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014512
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect, the investigation conducted under the provisions of Army Regulation 15-6 (Procedures for Investigating Officers and Boards of Officers) which led to these adverse actions was neither thorough nor impartial. The imposing commander directed this Article 15 be filed in the performance section of the applicant's OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014514
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. These orders also show the applicant was to be issued a DD Form 259A (Bad Conduct Discharge Certificate). The record shows that on 23 April 1973, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014517
The applicants unit commander prepared a Memorandum for Record, dated 5 August 2009, confirming the following: a. e. HRC-St. Louis should submit pay documents for the applicant and publish a discharge order effective after the date of her last drill. As a result, the Board recommends that DFAS waive the debt incurred by the applicant based on the erroneous payment of allowances for Reserve drills performed between 7 August and 5 November 2007 in the interest of equity.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014521
The applicant requests that she be paid $50,000.00 in Army College Fund (ACF) benefits as outlined in her enlistment contract. The applicants military records may be corrected to show her Statement for Enlistment - United States Army Enlistment Program was amended to include the sentence, "If ACF benefits in the amount of $50,000.00 (exclusive of MGIB benefits) were authorized by the official processing you for enlistment and the government fails to pay the full amount under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014526
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: * DA Form 1506 (Statement of Service), dated 7 August 2009 * Release from active duty (REFRAD) and Retirement Orders * DD Form 214 dated 31 August 2003 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) dated 17 February 1987 * DD Form 214 dated 3 December 1986 * United States Air Force (USAF) Enlistment/Active Duty Orders dated 15 March 1983 * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014529
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 20 April 1978 under other than honorable conditions for a pattern of misconduct in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 14-33b. Paragraph 3-7a stated an honorable discharge was a separation with honor. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014534
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In addition, there are no orders or other documents on file or provided by the applicant that indicate he was ever treated for a combat related wound by military medical personnel while serving on active duty. The applicant and all others concerned should know that this action related to award of the PH in no way diminishes the sacrifices made by the applicant in service to our Nation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014536
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued 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. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014538
The applicant requests correction of his military records to change his surname. 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. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014540
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation, and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014542
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), and Air Medal (AM) be added to the list of awards on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant's record contains two DA Forms 20 (Enlisted Qualification Records), which show he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 28 February 1969 through 21 June 1969. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards and Decorations), in effect at the time,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014544
On 17 November 2004, the applicant was discharged from active duty in pay grade E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct - commission of a serious offense with a general discharge under honorable conditions. On 15 June 2006, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. The separation authority could direct a general discharge if such a discharge was merited by the Soldier's overall record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014545
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In his request the applicant claims he injured his back on an unknown date in July of 1970 in the RVN, and he provides a letter from a comrade that was written more than 22 years later in support of his request. _________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 | 20090014550
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12646(a) states if on the date prescribed for discharge or transfer from an active status a Reserve commissioned officer is entitled to be credited with at least 18, but less than 19 years of qualifying service, he may not be discharged or transferred from an active status before the earlier of (1) the date on which he is entitled to be credited with 20 years of qualifying service or (2) third anniversary of the date on which he otherwise would be discharged or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014555
On 27 April 1989, the applicant's commander notified him that action was being initiated to separate him under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) for misconduct - abuse of illegal drugs. The commander advised the applicant of his right to consult with counsel, his right to obtain copies of documents that would be sent to the separation authority supporting the proposed separation action, to request a hearing before...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014557
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show he was awarded or authorized the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, the Air Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Air Assault Badge, the Presidential Unit Citation (Army), the Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army), the Valorous Unit Award, or the Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014558
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 16 July 1993, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of misconduct (pattern of misconduct) with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. Although the applicant's record of service was generally honorable, his record of misconduct, which included two DUI offenses within a six-month period, clearly diminished the overall quality...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014567
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). With respect to the applicant's place of birth, the evidence of record shows the applicant's place of birth as" Lewiston, Maine." The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014568
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 24 does not show award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014572
On 12 June 1972, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The medical evidence of record, dated 24 May 1972, states that a complete review of physical and mental examinations failed to reveal any defects which would have contributed to the misconduct of the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014574
The applicant provided a copy of his certificate and citation dated 6 June 1969 awarding him the ARCOM for meritorious service from 3 July 1968 to 22 June 1969. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Although the applicant provided the certificate and citation for award of the ARCOM, there are no orders in the available records and the applicant did not provide any orders that show he was awarded this medal. Therefore, in the absence of such evidence, there is an insufficient basis on which to add...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090014577
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his service time to show he completed two years of service. The applicant was honorably discharged on 26 August 1985 in pay grade E-1, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16-5b, by reason of a locally imposed bar to reenlistment. However, he was separated prior to his normal ETS (5 September 1986) and completion of 2 years of active service based on his voluntary request to be discharged.