ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015470
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant provides his DD Form 214, MSM certificate, and DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) in support of this application. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 13 of his DD Form 214 by adding the Meritorious Service Medal and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015472
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * Certificate of Naturalization * Florida Driver License * Social Security Card * birth certificate * DD Form 4/1 (enlistment document) * discharge orders * five W-2 Forms (Wage and Tax Statement) * documentation from the Social Security Administration * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Evidence of record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015475
The applicant states that he was never paid at the correct enlisted pay grade although his enlistment contract clearly shows he enlisted as a PFC. The applicant provides in support of his application a copy of his DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) and allied documents, dated 17 November 2006; a copy of his SGLV Form 8286 Servicemembers Group Life Insurance Certificate), dated 30 March 2007; a copy of Orders 229-1026, issued by the Joint Forces Headquarters, NYARNG, on 26 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015476
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Korea. The applicant states his Korea service does not appear on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015478
On 8 January 1991, the applicant's behavior was normal during a mental status evaluation. On 9 January 1991, the applicants commander recommended that he be separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 5-13, for a personality disorder. The available evidence of record clearly shows the applicant was discharged after only 9 days of active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015480
The applicant states, in effect, that he was not aware that his transfer to the Retired Reserve would result in his not accumulating the 3 years Time In Grade (TIG) required to be retired as a lieutenant colonel (LTC). In the Board's first consideration of this case, the Board determined that based on the applicant being determined physically fit by a PEB, and the amended recommendation by the HRC-STL Command Surgeon, it would be in the interest of justice to correct the applicant's records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015482
The applicant requests his Purple Heart and Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015483
A copy of a certificate of proficiency, dated 19 April 1952, issued by the Japan Logistical Command, that shows he successfully completed the medical aidman course of instruction and is qualified as a medical aidman in MOS 3666. c. A copy a witness statement, dated 9 September 1997, wherein an individual states that he served in the same outfit as the applicant from April 1952 to December 1952 and that the applicant's position was battery medical aidman with the 936th Artillery Battalion. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015491
The applicant provides a copy of a certificate, dated 29 March 1985, showing award of the Army Achievement Medal, in support of his request. There are no orders in his records that show he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal. He submitted a certificate, dated 29 March 1985, that shows he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for meritorious service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015496
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, there is no evidence he participated in active ground combat during the time he served with the 502nd Infantry. Unfortunately, there is insufficient evidence to show he is eligible for the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015502
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB). As a result, the NPRC letter is not sufficient as a basis for entitlement to a military award or for correction of military records to show a military award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015504
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show: * One additional award (3rd award) of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) * Completion of the Combat Signaler Course (31K1O) * Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 31K1O * Completion of the Air Assault Course and award of the Air Assault Badge * Completion of the Ranger Indoctrination Program (RIP) 2. The evidence provided by the applicant shows he was awarded three AAMs...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015505
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that his DD Form 214 does not show his service in Iraq. As a result, it also would be appropriate to add these awards to his record and DD Form 214 at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015511
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This regulation states, in pertinent part, that a disqualification statement for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal will be filed on the OMPF. The evidence of record shows that a memorandum was prepared on 24 February 1998 by his commander to disqualify him for the Army Good Conduct Medal based on a flag and was placed in his OMPF in iPERMS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015515
The applicant requests: a. correction of his records to show he was medically discharged instead of honorably discharged; b. correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: (1) items 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) and 4b (Pay Grade) to show his rank/grade as specialist four (SP4)/E-4 instead of private (PV2)/E-2. With respect to his education, the evidence of record shows at the time he enlisted in the ARNG, he was not a high school graduate. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015521
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The record further shows that after being counseled on his rights, the applicant voluntarily elected to waive his right to consideration of his case by a board of officers. It is also clear his record did not support the issuance of an HD or GD by the separation authority at the time of his discharge and does not support an upgrade of his discharge now.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015523
Army Regulation 672-5-1, 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. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015524
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Counsel rests on the evidence of record. His commander cited a conviction by civilian authorities for bouncing a check, assault consummated by battery, and counseling for failure to be at his appointed place of duty as the bases for his recommendation for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015525
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his general under honorable conditions discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). On 28 October 1993, the applicant completed an election of rights in which he confirmed he understood the basis for the contemplated action to separate him for commission of a serious offense under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c, Army Regulation 635-200.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015529
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Each case is decided on its own merits when an applicant submits an application to either the Army Discharge Review Board or the ABCMR requesting a change in the discharge. In view of the foregoing, the evidence is insufficient for upgrading the applicant's discharge to a general discharge under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015530
The applicant requests award of the Combat Action Badge, Iraq Campaign Medal, and the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that individuals authorized the Iraq Campaign Medal must have served in direct support of OIF. Based on the evidence recorded on the applicant's Enlisted Record Brief, dated 17 December 2004, the applicant is entitled to have his DD Form 214 corrected to show the Noncommissioned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015537
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 March 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090015537 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015538
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by showing award of the Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA) for Operation Joint Endeavor and the Valorous Unit Award (VUA) for service during Desert Storm. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served in the Former Republic of Yugoslavia (Bosnia-Herzegovina) while assigned to the 141st Signal Battalion in support of Operation Joint Endeavor. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015539
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 he was issued at that time shows that he completed 1 year, 4 months, and 7 days of net active service during this enlistment period. Based on the applicant's service in Saudi Arabia in support of Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield, it is appropriate to include an entry in item 12f of his DD Form 214 with a separation date 22 October 1991 to show his foreign service credit as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015542
The applicant provides, in support of her application, copies of her memorandum submitted through the Commander, USARIEM; a statement from a sergeant; her college transcripts; her certificate for Medical Technologist (MT); a letter, dated 21 October 2008, from USARIEM; an SFS Form 29-E-R (Recommendation for Student Action); two pages from her application for enlistment; 3 pages from her enlistment contract; her orders, dated 2 June 2003, for transfer to the Medical Command Europe Replacement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015543
He also requests a personal appearance before the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). The available records do not show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15 year statute of limitation. His records also show that he submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial and, in accordance with the applicable regulation, a discharge under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015544
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant states that he was a great Soldier during the time that he served. He completed his training and was transferred to Germany on 7 December 1985.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015546
Department of the Army General Orders 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service in Vietnam to Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam and its subordinate units during the period 20 July 1965 to 28 March 1973. This order authorizes the award to the 13th Aviation Battalion during the time of the applicant's service. Records show that the applicant participated in six campaign periods during his service in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015547
The applicant requests upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. Evidence of record shows the applicants request for separation under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 for the good of the service to avoid trial by court-martial was voluntary, administratively correct, and in compliance with applicable regulations. The applicants record of service shows one NJP and 77 days of lost time due to being AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015548
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. However, his records contained a copy of his DD Form 214 which shows that he was discharged in pay grade E-1 on 6 November 1978, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), chapter 10. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations for an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015549
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's record is void of any indication that he requested or that his chain of command in Iraq supported award of the CAB for the 26 July 2007 incident in question.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015550
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015555
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD). Headquarters, United States Armor Center, Fort Knox, KY, GCM Order Number 82, dated 10 April 1998, confirmed the applicant's conviction and sentence had been affirmed pursuant to Article 66 of the UCMJ and directed, Article 71(c) of the UCMJ having been complied with, the BCD portion of the applicants sentence be executed. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015556
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction to the social security number shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report or Transfer or Discharge). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing on the applicants DD Form 214, Item 3, the eighth digit of the social security number as a 1 and by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015560
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 17 August 1993 and he was honorably released from active and transferred to the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement) on 16 August 1996, due to completion of required active service. In conjunction with that enlistment the applicant's guidance counselor completed a DD Form 1966/1 (Record of Military Processing Armed Forces of the United States) which shows the applicant's pay entry date as 17 August 1993, and his active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015561
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 in support of his application. It also states a DD Form 214 will not be prepared upon removal from the TDRL. _______ _ _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 | 20090015565
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). At the time the applicant enlisted with parental consent on 12 January 1973, he spelled his last name as MICHALES and he served all of his military service with his name spelled that way and his signature reflected the same spelling. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which confirms his current name,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015568
The applicant requests that her bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. The applicant's record of service included one instance of nonjudical punishment, one general court-martial conviction for drug distribution, and 226 days of lost time. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general under honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015569
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 April 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090015569 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Based on this guidance, he submitted a second request for resignation with an effective date of 19 February 2009, precisely the date of the lifting of his stop loss order, plus stabilization, plus transition leave. The evidence of record shows he submitted a voluntary request for unqualified resignation that was ultimately approved for separation on 14 July 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015572
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 March 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090015572 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components Enlistment Program) states 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 | 20090015573
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 March 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090015573 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's 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 conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015575
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 be corrected to show the receipt of $76,221.60 in Disability Severance Pay and a Separation Program Designator (SPD) code of "JFI." On 29 February 2008, the applicant was discharged due to a physical disability with severance pay. As the applicant was on active duty at the time the new law was passed the appropriate code for a discharge due to a combat related physical disability with severance pay is JFI.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015576
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the number of years and months he served as a chaplain. The evidence clearly shows the applicant was appointed as a chaplain and served as such for his entire period of active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015578
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he received two previous honorable discharges and during his last period of enlistment he had some issues. Army Regulation 15185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR)) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015594
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015595
There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. His DA Form 20, item 41 (Awards and Decorations), contains no entry showing he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is no evidence to show that the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge while he served in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015597
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Paragraph 2-8 contains guidance on award of the PH and states, in pertinent part, that in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, that it required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. However, by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015601
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 1 June 1967, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, by reason of civil conviction and directed the applicant receive a UD. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant upon his discharge shows he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, by reason of civil conviction and that he received a UD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015605
The applicant requests that he be paid $33,000.00 in Army College Fund (ACF) benefits as outlined in his enlistment contract. 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 $33,000.00 (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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015607
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Achievement Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 1, Army Service Ribbon, Driver and Mechanic Badge with "W" Bar, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, and Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar. Item 9 (Awards, Decorations, and Campaigns) of...