ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015874
The record contains no documentation of any period of lost time except for the entries contained on his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 635-5 further stated that for block 30, if the individual lost any time prior to normal ETS as indicated on his/her DA Form 20, enter the total number of days lost with inclusive dates. The record contains no supporting documentation for the time lost entries on the DD Form 214 at blocks 26a and 30.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015877
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. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Unit Citation, b. awarding him the Purple Heart for injuries received on 9 May 1968, and c. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the * Purple Heart * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars * Valorous Unit Award * Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015882
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This DD Form 214 does not show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. _________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 | 20090015885
The applicant requests that his periods of service in Bosnia be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and he be awarded any medals due for this service. The applicant states he served in Bosnia twice, but the dates of this service and any authorized medals for these periods are not reflected on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015890
The applicant's records contain (and he also provides) a COTTAD and AIP volunteer packet, initiated in January 2006, which shows that, in return for receiving AIP, he volunteered to serve beyond his 24-month involuntary mobilization maximum and remain on active duty under the voluntary provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12301(d) in a COTTAD status in order to complete 12 months boots on the ground (BOG) duty in theater. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, in effect at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015891
There is no evidence the FSM made an SBP election for his former spouse within 1 year of their divorce. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A) permits a former spouse to make a written request that an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed to have been made when the former spouse is awarded the SBP annuity incident to a proceeding of divorce. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015892
Paragraph 2-20 of Army Regulation 135-175 further prescribes the following actions may be taken by area commanders on recommendations of a board of officers acting on involuntary separation cases, if the area commander in his review of a case in which involuntary separation has been recommended by the board of officers notes a substantial defect, in the proceedings, he will take action as follows: a. However, this board improperly considered the applicant's GOMOR since it was the subject of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015893
Based on the evidence of record, the applicant was a member of the Army National Guard serving as a member of the Reserve Component and not on active duty at the time of his discharge. In regard to his contention that his record should be corrected to show he remained a member of the Reserve Component so as to attain 20 years of service, the evidence shows that he enlisted in the Army National Guard on 5 November 1975, the day following his release from the U.S. Navy Reserve. Based on this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015898
The applicant states, in effect, that he has been receiving retired pay in pay grade E-5 and not pay grade E-6. The applicant submitted Special Order Number 208, dated 28 August 1962, showing he was released from active duty on 1 October 1962, upon completion of 20 years for retirement. The evidence shows he served in pay grade E-6 from 7 May 1949 until he was separated due to retirement on 1 October 1962.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015901
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 29 January 1970. There is no evidence in the available records to show the applicant should be awarded the CIB. _______ _ 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 | 20090015908
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 February 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090015908 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence or any general orders awarding the applicant the Purple Heart and his name is not listed on the Vietnam casualty roster.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015910
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. The board recommended that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, due to a conviction by a civil court, with a discharge under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015911
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded a truck driver and a door gunner military occupational specialty (MOS). The applicant's records show he was awarded MOS 64B2O as his secondary MOS. In accordance with the Army Regulation 635-5, then in effect, only a primary MOS that was awarded in accordance with Army Regulation 611-201 and that had been held for at least 1 year would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015913
The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) for a period of 5 years on 17 February 2004. The SPD code of "JPD" is the correct code for Soldiers separated under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9. The evidence of record shows the applicants RE code was assigned based on the fact that he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for drug and alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015915
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 16 March 1988, the applicant was notified of his pending separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for commission of a serious offense for abuse of illegal drugs. _________X__________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015918
The applicant requests correction of his record to show award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for wounds sustained as a result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by * awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds incurred on 14 May 1969 * adding the Purple Heart and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015919
In view of the foregoing, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the AGCM for his qualifying honorable active duty service from 3 April 1961 through 23 March 1964 and to add this award to his DD Form 214 at this time. The evidence of record also shows that based on his active duty during a qualifying period, the applicant is eligible for the NDSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015925
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded be upgraded to an honorable discharge. In doing so, he acknowledged he understood he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. On 10 August 1981, the same day the applicant departed AWOL, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015927
The applicant requested consideration of his case by a board of officers to determine if he should be discharged. When such separation was warranted, an undesirable discharge was considered appropriate. 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 | 20090015934
On 6 September 1983, the separation authority directed the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct and directed that he be discharged with an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence showing that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade to his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015936
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the National Defense Service Medal to her DD Form 214. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090015936 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090015936 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015939
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his foreign service in the Republic of Vietnam. Item 31 (Foreign Service) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR), Germany, from 23 August 1966 to 3 March 1968. There is no evidence in the applicant's available records to confirm he served in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015941
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award). The applicant further submits a copy of a DA Form 638, dated 7 January 2009, showing he was recommended for award of the Army Achievement Medal for the period from 29 September 2008 to 4 February 2009, for exceptionally meritorious achievement for successfully completing the Van Deman Program during the Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015942
The applicant requests that item 7 (U.S. Citizen) and item 30 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show he was a U.S. citizen. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States and entered active duty on 14 July 1966. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be correcting his 7 July 1968 DD Form 214 to show: * item 7 -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015944
The DD Form 214 the applicant was issued shows she completed 3 years and 6 days of active military service. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. While the applicant indicates evidence of insanity as justification of her request, there is no evidence that she raised this issue at the time of her trial or appellate review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015945
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a more favorable discharge. The applicant states, in effect, that his discharge was inequitable because it was based on one isolated incident over a 2 year and 5 month period of service with no other adverse action being taken against him. There is no evidence in the available records to show he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015948
The applicant requests that his record be corrected to show he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) in the grade and rank of sergeant (SGT)/E-5 with a date of rank of 29 May 2008. The evidence does show the applicant accepted the determination that he would be enlisted in pay grade E-4 and did so in May 2008. As noted in the advisory opinion, the applicant enlisted in the RA as an SPC/E-4 for MOS 25B and had he disclosed his action with the Board for Correction of Naval Records, he would have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015952
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show that he was not provided a complete dental examination and all appropriate dental services and treatment within 90 days prior to separation. Item 17 (Member was provided complete dental examination and all appropriate dental services and treatment within 90 days prior to separation) of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 1 April 2009 shows an "x" under YES. 5. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015956
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to a general discharge under honorable conditions. The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 4 years on 28 September 1999. 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 | 20090015958
The applicant's military personnel records show he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 16 May 2001 for a period of 3 years. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) states the SPD code of "KBK" specified the narrative reason for discharge as "Completion of Required Active Service" with a note that stated this code was to be used for an RA Soldier eligible to reenlist or with a DCSS. The preponderance of evidence in this case shows the applicant was fully qualified for reenlistment at the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015959
On 6 July 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Thus, the evidence of record refutes the applicant's contention that he had one isolated adverse incident during the period of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015963
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 February 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090015963 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015965
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, battle stars [correctly known as bronze service stars] and the new Korean Medal. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base correction of his records to show additional bronze service stars.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015968
His medical conditions developed during his period of service and were determined by Army Regulations (AR) and medical boards to be the reason for his disqualification for further service; therefore, he requests correction of the decision previously rendered in his case because the disqualifying conditions were not due to his own fault or misconduct. However, along with the notification, he would have been required to acknowledge the notification and elect one of the following options on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015970
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In support of his chapter 10 request for discharge, the applicant stated he wanted a discharge to help his mother and the rest of his family. The evidence of record does not indicate the actions taken in his case were in error or unjust, therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015973
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 April 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090015973 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides his DD Form 214; Permanent Orders 30-11, dated 22 April 1991; and excerpts from his military records. Therefore, it would be appropriate to delete this award from his DD Form 214 and to add both the Kuwait Liberation Medals since he served during a time each was authorized.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015978
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that Item 23 (Specialty Number and Title) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be changed to 64B2O. The applicant wants his MOS changed from MOS 64A1O to MOS 64B2O.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015983
A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members records at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in 1973. By regulation, 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 this treatment must have been made a matter of official record. Absent any documentary evidence in the NPRC file or provided by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015984
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 February 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090015984 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM for his qualifying honorable active duty service from 31 August 1967 through 28 August 1970, 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 Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015986
He was honorably discharged for immediate reenlistment on 25 August 1970 after serving 1 year, 6 months, and 16 days. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Additionally, the evidence of record shows that the applicant's discharge was upgraded to general under the SDRP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015987
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and he be awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and a determination made as to whether he is entitled to award of the Silver Star. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Bronze Star Medal is awarded for heroism and for meritorious achievement or service in military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015988
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 February 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090015988 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 3 July 2008, the convening authority approved the sentence and except for that part of the sentence extending to a bad conduct discharge, he ordered the sentence executed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090015998
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 3, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), as a result of court-martial with a bad conduct discharge. He completed 4 years, 7 months, and 11 days of creditable military service. However, for Soldiers who have previously reenlisted without being issued a DD Form 214 and are separated with any characterization of service except "Honorable, enter Continuous Honorable Active Service From (first...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016006
The applicant requests that the Valorous Unit Award (VUA) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 13 (Decorations, Medals Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 the Valorous Unit Award. ___________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016007
Counsel requests the following: * Correction of the applicant's military record to change his type of separation from discharge to medical retirement for being unfit because of physical disability * Correction of the applicant's military record to change his characterization of service from under other than honorable conditions to honorable 2. The applicant and counsel have not provided evidence showing the applicant did not meet medical fitness standards for retention prior to going AWOL...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016017
The applicant requests: a. upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge; b. change of his name on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 6 March 1979 from H--- W---- S-------- to D---- W----- A-------; c. adding the Dragon Gunner Course to his DD Form 214; and d. awarding him the Korea Defense Service Medal and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Medal with Pistol (.45 Caliber) Bar. The applicant states after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016018
He returned to the continental United States on 11 June 1970 and he was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, Fort Riley, Kansas, with assigned duties in an infantryman MOS. Additionally, Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 states that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11F, 11G, or 11H. Evidence of record shows the applicant never held an infantry MOS while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016020
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States and entered active duty on 24 August 1966. For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar was authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016022
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show all of his awards for Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, to include the Valorous Unit Award, Combat Infantryman Badge, Kuwait Liberation Medal - Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Liberation Medal - Kuwait, and the Southwest Asia Service Medal. The Soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, he must be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016024
The applicant provided a recommendation for the Bronze Star Medal, dated 28 April 1972, from the Executive Officer, 44th Signal Battalion. The undated recommendation for award of the Bronze Star Medal from his commanding officer, 160th Signal Group is for exceptionally meritorious service while serving with the 44th Signal Battalion during the period 7 October 1971 to 2 April 1972. Since the two recommendations provided by the applicant are basically for the same period of time while he...