ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015023
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his 30 April 1992 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, and Southwest Asia and all awards and decorations to which he may be entitled for these duty assignments. The applicant provides * DD Forms 149 (Application for Correction of Military Records) dated 15 August 2009, 9 September 2009, and 11 September 2009 * Military Service Data documentation * DD Forms 214 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015024
The applicant requests that his pay grade at the time of separation be changed from E-1 to E-2. The applicant states, in effect, that the recent Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA) decision shows that he was suffering from a mental disorder and should not have been reduced to pay grade E-1. On 12 January 1970, the applicant wrote to a Member of Congress stating that a psychiatrist recommended that he be discharged from the service on 28 August 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015027
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Army Commendation Medal may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Army after 6 December 1941, distinguished himself or herself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. The award of the ARCOM and the V Device are not automatic entitlements and must be properly justified and approved by the appropriate authorities before being awarded. In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015032
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal would be awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to award the Army Good Conduct Medal. There is no evidence of record nor has the applicant provided any evidence that would justify award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, or the Army of Occupation Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015037
It states that item 12 shows the record of service. Item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty (AD) This Period) shows the beginning date of the continuous period of active duty for issuance of this DD Form 214 for which a DD Form 214 was not previously issued. The evidence of records shows the applicant was ordered to active duty on 1 August 2003 and he was honorably released from active duty on 18 July 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015039
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. There is no evidence in the available records, nor did the applicant provide documentation, to warrant an upgrade of his 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015041
The applicant requests the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM), Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM), Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), and Ranger Tab be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 3 January 2005. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains the Army's awards policy. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015042
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his records be corrected awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge and showing he served in the military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B (light weapons infantryman). The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) provides the following pertinent information: a. award of primary MOS 94B effective 24 January 1969; b. award of secondary MOS 11B effective 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015044
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be amended to show he served in Iraq and was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The evidence shows the applicant served in an infantry MOS in an infantry unit in Iraq; however, the evidence of record does not confirm and he has not sufficiently shown that he was personally present and participated in active ground combat while assigned or attached to this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015045
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 April 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090015045 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicants commander signed an elimination packet on the applicant for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13 for unsatisfactory performance. The applicant signed a statement indicating that he was advised he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015052
The applicant provides: a. a memorandum from the applicant to the Chief, Office of Promotions, USAHRC-STL, dated 17 March 2009 requesting a military education waiver; b. a memorandum from the applicant to the President of the 2009 RC Lieutenant Colonel AMEDD Promotion Selection Board, dated 15 April 2009; c. a Command and General Staff College (CGSC) Reserve Forces School Program Roster, Fort Detrick, MD, dated 3 May 2009; d. a DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015053
There are no available military records on the applicant's brother. In either case, he was AWOL. There is no basis to release the applicant's brother from service with any kind of discharge since there is insufficient evidence to show he was returned to military control after his second period of AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015055
He questions how is it possible for him or other members of the 765th Security Platoon to provide evidence of participation in active ground combat when the "National Achieves and Records, or the National Personnel Records Center" were unable to find any records of personnel or activities of the 765th Security Platoon. The record shows that the applicant was assigned to the 765th Security Platoon, not a named infantry unit. The evidence of record shows the applicant was not assigned to an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015058
He adds he was removed from his duty station and transferred to a battery that was far away only one day after he got married. At the time he had completed 2 years of net active service. Item 38 of his DA Form 20 shows his duty MOS was 710 and his principal duty assignment was "Clerk AIT" at the USAMTC, Fort Sam Houston.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015061
The applicant's records do not show he submitted a request to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Paragraph 3-7b of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090015061 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015070
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 April 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090015070 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 16 December 1968, the applicant was declared AWOL when he failed to return from a period of reenlistment leave. Paragraph 1-13a stated that an honorable discharge was a separation with honor.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015073
This document shows he was awarded the PH for being wounded in action in the RVN on 4 April 1969. The evidence of record confirms he was wounded in action in the RVN on 4 April 1969, as evidenced by a casualty report and telefax in the record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for his qualifying honorable active duty service from 27 August 1968 through 17 August 1970...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015075
When placed on the TDRL, the FEV-1 was 64.9 percent. Records show that on 19 December 2004 and 19 September 2006, the DVA reviewed the applicant's medical condition and continued its noncompensable disability rating of 0 percent. Based on those findings he was appropriate rated at 10 percent.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015077
The applicant requests the DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report [OER]), for the period ending 15 February 2007, be removed from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant states: * The evaluation did not accurately reflect her accomplishments and performance during the rating period * Numerous comments were omitted from the OER * She was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by her senior rater for the accomplishments that were omitted from her OER * Prior to her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015079
He further acknowledged he understood that satisfactory completion of such alternate service will be acknowledged by issuance of a Clemency Discharge Certificate. Under the provisions of Presidential Proclamation 4313, the applicant was required to serve up to 12 months of alternate service, which evidence shows he completed. Army regulations in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge and now require that Soldiers discharged for the good of the service in lieu of court martial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015082
The board recommended the applicant be discharged from the Arkansas Army National Guard with an under other than honorable conditions discharge and reduced to the rank of private/E-1. It states that an administrative discharge board was required, unless waived by the Soldier, when the separation authority considers discharge under other than honorable conditions would be appropriate and/or if the Soldier had 6 or more years of total military service. While the applicant may have had a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015087
The applicant provides the following: * a copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer of Discharge) * three letters of support * an Involvements Report from the Coshocton County Sheriff's Office * self-authored statement CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Based on his record of indiscipline, which includes two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015088
The applicant states he is not sure why his request to add the PH and CIB to his record and DD Form 214 was denied by the Board. The applicant's record shows while a member of the United States Army Reserve (USAR), he was ordered to active duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and entered active duty on 2 October 2005. By regulation, in order to support award of the CIB, there must be evidence confirming not only service in an infantry MOS in a qualifying infantry unit, but also...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015089
BOARD DATE: 11 March 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090015089 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence in the available records to show the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015092
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 21 March 1989, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 (for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial). At the time, a discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015094
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 2 March 2006, the approving authority granted the applicant's request for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial with the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 states, in pertinent part, 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015097
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 19 November 1985, the appropriate separation authority approved the applicants request and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge and reduction to pay grade E-1. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, specified that an honorable discharge was a separation with honor.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015100
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090015100 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In ABCMR Docket Number AR2003096515, the Board recommended and the secretarial authority approved correction of his records to show that a 1 August 2000 request for a waiver was approved and that the applicant be considered by an SSB for promotion to CPT. The advisory official noted that following the last ABCMR case and selection by an SSB the applicant's DOR and effective...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015101
This DD Form 214 shows the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar as authorized awards. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 and 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995, and 11 September 2001 and a date to be determined. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015102
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 5 December 1980 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. Since the applicant's record of service included two NJP's and at least 31 days of lost time, his record of service was not satisfactory and did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel. _________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015103
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 March 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090015103 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division General Orders Number 7452, dated 18 October 1967, show the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious achievement on 7 August 1967 in the Republic of Vietnam. General orders published in October 1967 show the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious achievement on 7 August 1967.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015104
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Additionally, World War II holders of the Combat Infantryman Badge received a monthly pay supplement known as combat infantry pay. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015110
The applicant requests, in effect, that his reenlistment (RE) code of RE-3 & 4 be changed to a more favorable RE code. Paragraph 16-5, in effect at the time, provided the authority for Soldiers denied or ineligible for continued active duty service to be separated upon their request. However, the RE-3 code does allow his enlistment with a waiver.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015111
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant contends his under other than honorable conditions discharge should be upgraded to a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015114
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 4 January 1977, a board of officers met with the applicant and his counsel to consider the applicant's separation action. The record confirms a board of officers fully reviewed the applicant's case at a hearing, with him and his counsel, and determined he should be discharged from military service and issued a UD based on his extensive record of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015119
On 6 January 2009, she requested separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 8-1, by reason of pregnancy with a desired separation date of 1 April 2009. She may request a specific separation date; however, the separation authority and her military physician will determine the separation date. With respect to medical disability, the evidence of record shows she suffered some illnesses during her military service and was seen by medical personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015121
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 14 August 1985, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed he receive an under other than honorable conditions 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 | 20090015123
The applicants military records are not available for review. A Board of Officers convened on 18 February 1958 and found that the applicant was unsuitable for further military service because of character and behavior disorders of schizoid personality. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding the applicants 24 February 1958 general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 and issuing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015126
The applicant states awards are missing from his DD Form 214 and specifically identifies the Kuwait Liberation Medal-Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA) awarded for service in Southwest Asia (SWA) between 17 January 1991 and 28 February 1991. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes the Army's awards policy. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in SWA from 2 January 1991 to 5 May 1991.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015128
CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence that the applicant was awarded the AGCM and because the applicant's records were destroyed, there are no means to determine at this late date whether he was entitled to the AGCM. 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 | CY2009 | 20090015129
The FSM was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 24 January 1974 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service. On 7 March 1984, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the FSM's request for a general 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 | 20090015132
On 23 December 1975, the applicants immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate elimination from the Army under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) by reason of unfitness. On 9 February 1976, the separation authority approved the recommendation to discharge the applicant and directed he be discharged under the provisions of paragraph 13-5 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of unfitness and that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015135
On 17 March 2006, after consulting with counsel, the applicant voluntarily submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 10. Army Regulation 635-200 further states, in pertinent part, that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015137
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states his service in Iraq and any awards received during his deployment need to be added to his DD Form 214. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant served in Iraq.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015139
The applicant states that he did not serve in the rear detachment when he was deployed to Kuwait and that he served in Kuwait from 24 February 2004 to 23 February 2005. His DD Form 214 reflects the unit he was assigned to at the time he was REFRAD at Fort Irwin and not the unit he was assigned to while serving during his deployment. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from block 18 of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015142
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show an additional award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) and two additional awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). Evidence of record contains orders that support two awards of the AAM. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence to show he was awarded a third award of the AAM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015148
The applicant requests that her military records be corrected to show her service in the Regular Army (RA). b. USAR - 9 August 1982 to 8 August 1986 - honorable service. Her official military records show: a. USAR - 4 August 1980 to 3 August 1986 with active duty for training from 8 August to 8 November 1980, and she was issued an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015151
The separation authority approved the applicants separation action and directed that he be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c (Commission of a Serious Offense). Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. _______ _ _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 | 20090015155
The applicant requests award of the Silver Star. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. While there is insufficient documentation and evidence for awarding the applicant the Silver Star, this in no way affects the applicant's right to pursue his claim for the Silver Star 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, if he believes...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015157
The applicant requests that her narrative reason for discharge be changed from physical disability, severance pay to a medical retirement in item 28 (Narrative Reason) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 September 1991. The PEB recommended that the applicant be separated with severance pay with a 10-percent disability rating. The applicant was honorably discharged from active duty on 30 September 1991 under the provisions of...