ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015313
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 12 March 1991, the unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action on him under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), due to misconduct. On 9 October 1998, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), after careful consideration of the applicant's military record and all other available evidence determined that his separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015321
Although the applicants record is void of the specific facts and circumstances surrounding his discharge processing, it does contain a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that identifies the authority, reason, and the characterization of his service. _______ _ 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) AR20090015321 2 ARMY BOARD FOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015322
Evidence available to the Board indicates the applicant served in Hawaii for a period of 1 year, 8 months, and 4 days prior to being reassigned with his unit to Vietnam. This same regulation states that a bronze service star will be awarded for wear on the Vietnam Service Medal for participation in each campaign. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing in item 24c of his DD Form 214 that he served 2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015324
He was discharged from the Army on 18 October 1993. The available evidence does not show the applicant suffered from PTSD, stress, or any medical condition. There is no evidence in his available records and he did not provide any evidence that shows he suffered from PTSD or any other medical condition subsequent to his service in Southwest Asia or that such service caused him to use cocaine on two occasions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015326
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to honorable. Accordingly on 2 July 1993, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) based on his conviction by a court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015332
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record confirms the applicant received a punji-stick wound while serving in the RVN on 7 July 1970 as evidence by an entry in item 40 of his DA Form 20, an entry on his separation physical examination, and an entry on the Vietnam casualty roster which is the official DA list of RVN battle casualties. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the PH and to add it to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015341
On 22 March 1990, the applicants commander recommended that the applicant be separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, for misconduct due to the commission of a serious offense (larceny of government property), failure to report on several occasions, and for disobeying a lawful order. On 30 March 1990, the appropriate authority approved the recommendation for discharge and directed that the applicant be issued a general discharge under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015342
The applicant's military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 17 July 1968. There are no orders or other military records available which show the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action. There is no evidence of record and the applicant has not provided any evidence to show he was wounded as the result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015347
On 6 April 1962, the separation authority approved the recommendation for separation and directed that he be issued an undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. Since the applicant's record of service included one special court-martial conviction and 202 days of lost time, his record of service was not satisfactory and did not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015358
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 18 (Remarks) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The DFAS information and the DA Form 638 which show the applicant served in Kuwait and Iraq are accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend item 18 on the applicants DD Form 214 to show he served in Kuwait/Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015363
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. 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. _________X_________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015368
The applicant requests correction of the entry date on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 24 October 2000 to show 30 January 2000. The applicant states this DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty on the same date (29 January 2000) as the previous DD Form 214 shows he was released from active duty. The applicant states this DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty on the same date (29 January 2000) as the previous DD Form 214 shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015382
In summary, he stated that he agreed his right hand condition should be rated at 50 percent, but disagreed with the finding that he was not given a separate rating for major depression. Although the applicant contends that as of today he has not had a formal hearing, the evidence of record shows he had a formal PEB on 18 September 1991. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition may not be considered to be a physical disability by the Army and yet be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015383
The applicant states that his qualification record shows he served 7 months as a rifleman. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows his branch as "Infantry" and his WD AGO Form 100 shows he served 7 months an automatic rifleman.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015384
A memorandum, dated 18 October 1979, directing the applicant's release from the custody of the Army under the provisions of chapter 14, section II, of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) by reason of fraudulent enlistment (concealment of conviction by civil court); and b. However, his records contain a memorandum, signed by the approval authority; a discharge order; and a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that show he was released from the custody of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015388
The applicant requests correction to item 12d (Total Prior Active Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 May 2009. The applicant provides copies of DD Forms 214 for the periods ending 12 March 1987 and 30 May 2009 in support of his application. However, the evidence of record shows he completed 4 years, 4 months, and 24 days of prior active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015393
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show that he served in the Republic of Korea between 1953 and 1954. The available records do not show and the applicant did not provide any evidence to show that he served in the Republic of Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015394
The applicant contends, in effect, that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show five awards of the Army Achievement Medal and two awards of the Army Good Conduct Medal because he received the awards, but they were not entered on his discharge document. The evidence of record shows that permanent orders awarded the applicant the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 2 November 1982 to 1 November 1985. a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015396
The applicant requests correction of his military records by amending his permanent change of station (PCS) Orders L216-003 to show authorization to move his family to Crescent Springs, Kentucky, and to authorize reimbursement of expenses for storage of household goods at that same location. Based on his discussion with other members of the task force, and knowing that he would not be assigned to Fort Hood, Texas, upon his redeployment, he decided to move his family and a portion of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015398
The applicant's military personnel records show he enlisted in the U.S Army Reserve (USAR) on 26 January 1980 for a period of 3 years in pay grade E-6. The applicant's ARPC Form 249-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points) shows: a. he earned at least 50 retirement points for each of his retirement years beginning 22 January 1982 and ending 21 January 1988. b. he failed to earn at least 50 retirement points in each of his retirement years from 1 April 1988 until his transfer to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015399
A DA Form 1574 (Report of Proceedings by Investigating Officer/Board of Officers) shows the board was held on 8 June 2007 and the board members recommended that the applicant be separated for misconduct with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Evidence of record shows he was separated from the military by reason of misconduct (drug abuse). Although the ADRB granted partial relief in the applicant's request for a discharge upgrade but determined the reason for his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015402
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 29 May 1981, the applicant consulted with counsel and requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. On 17 June 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015404
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Upon his release from active duty, the periods of excess leave were listed on his DD Form 214 as required by applicable regulations. ARNG service is not documented on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015410
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, in the absence of military records which show that the applicant was wounded and treated for wounds resulting from hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case. _______ _ 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 | 20090015411
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record is void of any indication that he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. A complete separation packet containing all the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant's discharge processing is not on file; however, the record does contain the separation authority's approval of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015412
The Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), after consideration of the applicant's military records and all other available evidence, determined the applicant's discharge was proper and equitable and voted not to change the characterization of his service. The evidence of record shows that when the applicant submitted his voluntary request for discharge for the good of the service he acknowledged that he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence of record,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015414
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. However, the applicant's records contain a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) that shows he was discharged on 23 April 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service with a character of service of under conditions other than honorable and issued an Undesirable Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015415
Service members who qualified for the GWOTEM during a period for which the ACM was later authorized remain qualified for the GWOTEM and upon application, may be awarded the ACM in lieu of the GWOTEM for such service. By regulation the GWOTEM is authorized for qualifying service in an authorized AOE, including Afghanistan, during the period 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined; the ACM is authorized for qualifying service in Afghanistan during the period from 24 October 2001 to a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015416
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. As such, it would be appropriate to award him the Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster based on award of the Combat Medical Badge and 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 | 20090015417
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the last name shown in his Army military records and on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant's military record shows that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 4 March 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015419
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 18 (Record of Service) he completed 1 year, 5 months, and 25 days of foreign service; and b. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015422
The applicant's military records were not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal for his exemplary conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy in the ETO between 25 May 1944 and 17 August 1945; b. amending item 32 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 by adding the "Ardennes-Alsace" campaign; c. amending item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 by deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015425
He states it was determined that all of the above listed medical conditions were aggravated by his active duty in Afghanistan. The applicant provides: * a memorandum, subject: Release from Theater * two statements concerning the applicant's physical situation * Standard Forms 600 (Health Record - Chronological Record of Medical Care) * DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile) * letters from the department of orthopedic surgery at Fort Dix * a letter from a civilian doctor detailing hearing loss and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015429
The applicant concludes by stating that his record and DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the awards he earned in support of Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Haiti in support of Operation Uphold Democracy for 24 days from 14 December 1994 through 6 January 1995, as evidence by the DFAS pay record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015430
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. This regulation also stated the Combat Infantryman Badge was authorized for award to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS and required that they must have served in active ground combat while assigned or attached to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size. The applicant contends that his military records should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015433
The applicant submitted a copy of a DA Form 2656-1, dated 21 July 2008, showing he requested a change in election coverage due to divorce from spouse to former spouse. He states he provided DFAS with a copy of his divorce decree and to date has not remarried; however, DFAS maintains the applicant did not notify them within 1 year of the divorce of his election for former spouse coverage as required by the SBP statute. There is sufficient evidence to show that the applicant's intent was to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015434
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) denial to change his reentry eligibility (RE) code 4 to a favorable code to enable him to reenter the Army. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the ABCMR in Docket Number AR20090002671 on 13 August 2009. U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, DC, Orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015439
There is sufficient evidence on which to grant award of the Purple Heart in this case. The entry on the FSMs DD Form 214 and the entry on the Korean Casualty Roster are accepted as sufficient evidence as a basis to correct his DD Form 214 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 him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 17 June 1952; and b. adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015440
The applicant provides copies of a Combat After Action Report from Headquarters, 4th Battalion, 3rd Infantry and a statement from a fellow Soldier with documents from his military service record. The Combat After Action Report from Headquarters, 4th Battalion, 3rd Infantry clearly shows the applicant's unit was engaged with the enemy in active ground combat. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015443
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his last name as Gxxxxx instead of Jxxxxxx. The applicant states his birth certificate shows his last name as Gxxxxx; therefore, his records should be corrected to show this name instead of Jxxxxxx. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090015443 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090015443 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015444
The applicant requests correction of his date of rank (DOR) and effective date of promotion as a chief warrant officer two (CW2) from 22 January 2008 to 14 June 2007. The official stated that he met the eligibility criteria for promotion to CW2 on 14 June 2007: He is in an active status and is MOS qualified; he met the 2-year minimum time in grade in the lower grade for promotion to CW2; and he had a valid physical health assessment (PHA), dated 18 March 2007. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015446
It states, in pertinent part, that in order to award 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 a record of this medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. The applicant's DA Form 20 contains no entries, which indicates he was never wounded in action, and item 41 does not include the PH in this list of awards. Finally, his name...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015447
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board. The applicant's service record shows he served in the military and was discharged using the spelling of his first name as "Bobbie." __________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 | 20090015448
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant contends that he was wounded in the Republic of Vietnam and should have been awarded the Purple Heart. 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 | 20090015455
Additionally, he requests the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) and the Multinational Forces Observer (MFO) Medal be added to his DD Form 214. The applicant states that he received the AAM and the Multinational Forces Observer Medal while on active duty. The available records do not show he was awarded the AAM and the MFO Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015456
This form does show she was awarded the AGCM (4th Award). Therefore, she is entitled to have her record corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding her the AGCM (5th Award) for the period of service from 28 December 1996 through 27 December 1999, and b. correcting her DD Form 214 to show award of the MSM and AGCM (5th Award).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015463
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Special Forces (SF) Tab, Vietnam Service Medal, and other related campaign awards if appropriate. The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 10 June 1968 does not show the SF Tab, Vietnam Service Medal, or any other Vietnam service-related awards. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant served in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015464
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his correct service number, period of service, the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, and award of the Purple Heart. The year of his date of entry is wrong because he entered service in 1965. c. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroism in Vietnam; however, the award is not correctly recorded on his separation document. There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015465
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Presidential Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart, and the Air Service Medal. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) on his DA Form 20 does not list the Presidential Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart, or the Air Service Medal as authorized awards. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015469
The applicant provides a copy of his code of ethics; a character reference letter, dated 9 July 2007, from his pastor; a letter, dated 4 May 2007, from his city mayor; a copy of a certificate of appreciation, dated 24 March 2007, from Prison Fellowship Ministries; copies of two diplomas, dated 15 June 2005 and 15 November 2002, awarding him an Associate and Bachelor of Biblical Studies degrees; a copy of a certificate of ordination, dated 3 October 2004; a copy of a certificate of license,...