ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016891
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although he provided a DA Form 137 indicating he was recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal and he provided a copy of an award certificate for the award, absent orders authorizing him award of the Bronze Star Medal, this document alone is not sufficient in itself to support correction of his records to show this award. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to correct his records to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016899
The applicant's military records show that on 13 May 1968 he entered active duty as an Army National Guard (ARNG) Soldier. As such, this badge cannot be entered on the applicant's DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to adding to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 September 1969 the Jungle Warfare, Basic Airborne, and Jump Master schools; and the NCO Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Army Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016900
The applicant requests that he be paid $40,000.00 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 $40,000.00 (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 | 20090016901
At no time did the applicant serve under the service number xx xxx 991. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the current entry on the DD Form 214 in Item 2 (service number) and adding service number xx xxx 901. ____________ _ 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 | 20090016902
The applicant requests that she be paid $33,000.00 in Army College Fund (ACF) benefits as outlined in her enlistment contract. The applicants military records may be corrected to show her Statement for Enlistment - United States Army Enlistment Program was amended to include the sentence, "If ACF benefits in the amount of $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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016904
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 January 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090016904 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Entitlement to pay is contingent upon execution of a legally-binding written agreement to remain on active duty for 1 year beginning on the effective date of the agreement. _______ _ 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 | 20090016906
He states that USAREC (United States Army Recruiting Command) Pamphlet 600-14 precludes the reduction of an E-6 or above. The applicant provides the first page of his DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ), a copy of his 26 August 2009 appeal, and a copy of another statement outlining the extra duties he performed in March 2008 and February 2009. The applicant did note in his appeal that it was unlawful for my command to reduce me in rank according to the provisions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016918
The applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 10 November 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service. The applicant's brief record of service included at least one nonjudicial punishment (and possibly six others, according to statement the applicant made with his request for discharge) and 29 days of lost time. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general, under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016922
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: a. DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 31 January 1997; b. DD Form 214 with a separation date of 31 May 2005; c. DA Form 1506 (Statement of Service for Computation of Length of Service for Pay Purposes) pages 1 to 10 authenticated on 29 December 2005 by the Chief, Personnel Procurement Branch; d. certificate for Bachelor of Science degree conferred on 29 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016924
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge document be corrected to show the first digit of his social security number (SSN) as "2" instead of "4." The applicant states that his Army records show an incorrect SSN. ____________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 | 20090016926
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 28 February 1971, after the applicant failed to return to his unit in Vietnam, he was reported as AWOL. In 1976 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's petition for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016932
He completed 2 years, 7 months and 25 days of creditable active service and he had 139 days of lost time due to being AWOL and in confinement. On 17 March 1964, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied his request for 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 | 20090016942
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect his award of the Purple Heart. In order to justify a 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. The Board wants the applicant and all others concerned to know that this action in no way diminishes the sacrifices made by the applicant in service to the United States during the Vietnam War.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016946
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general under honorable conditions discharge and the opportunity to enlist in the U.S. Army. The applicant's record shows that he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 28 February 2002. The supporting character references and clemency request are noteworthy; however, the evidence of record reveals no error or injustice related to the applicant's court-martial and/or his subsequent discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016952
There are no general orders in his records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. His name is not shown on the Vietnam casualty roster, his record is void of any orders that show he was awarded the Purple Heart, and his available medical records do not show any wounds or injuries resulting from hostile action. Regrettably, absent evidence which conclusively shows that he sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action, that he was treated by medical personnel for those...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016953
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the SPD codes to be used for these stated reasons. The SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table in effect at the time established RE code 3 as the proper reentry code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct. The applicant's contention that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016958
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 April 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090016958 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's DA Form 5074-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Medical and Dental Officer)) prepared on 13 February 2002 shows she was awarded 4 years of constructive service credit for her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree awarded in June 1998. In addition, Table 3-1 of Army Regulation 135-101 does not provide for 1 year of constructive service credit for Dental...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016959
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that individuals authorized the Iraq Campaign Medal must have served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states that the GWOTEM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who deployed abroad for service in the Global War on Terrorism Operations on or after 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. However, based on his service in Iraq from 1 January 2004 - 20 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016962
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received in Iraq. The evidence shows that the applicant was injured during the insurgent attack and was evacuated soon afterwards for medical care. It appears USAHRC based their disapproval for award of the Purple Heart on an interpretation of the applicant's statement as saying he had acquired his injury a week prior to the attack by falling down an embankment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016967
He states he did complete his initial contract. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) states that item 18 (Remarks) will contain the entry the SOLIDER (HAS) (HAS NOT) COMPLETED FIRST FULL TERM OF SERVICE. To determine if an enlisted Soldier has completed the first full term of enlistment refer to the enlistment/reenlistment document and compare the term of enlistment to the net service in item 12c of the DD form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016968
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. On 17 December 1971, the company commander notified the applicant of pending separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unsuitability - character and behavior disorders. When separation for unsuitability was warranted an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individual's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016971
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It documents no disqualifying medical conditions that would have supported his separation processing through medical channels. The separation authority could issue an honorable discharge (HD) or general discharge (GD) if it were warranted based on the member's record of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016972
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to item 19b (Nearest Relative) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 31 October 2004. 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. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016973
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence clearly shows that the applicant was assigned to the 23rd Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Special Troops, in 1944. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the 23rd Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Special Troops, in item 6 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 and issuing him a new Honorable Discharge Certificate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016975
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 March 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090016975 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 11 April 2007; a Statement of Wartime Service, dated 13 March 2007; and mobilization and deployment orders. The applicant's records show the applicant, a U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Soldier, was ordered to active duty on 20 October 2006 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016976
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant enlisted in 1985 using the only SSN in all of his available records. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which confirms his correct SSN, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016979
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 March 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090016979 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states that he believes that he should have received the award of the AGCM and just learned that many of the people he served with received their award of the AGCM. 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 the period 8 February 1971...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016980
His DD Form 214 shows: a. that he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with four bronze service stars and the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp and b. that his most significant duty assignment was with Headquarters Company, 24th Infantry Regiment. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 ending 16 May 1953 should be corrected to show all of his awards for that period of service and to also show his service with Company E, 24th Infantry Regiment, as his most significant duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016981
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his service in Germany and any awards that he might be entitled to for service in Germany in 1969. The applicant states, in effect, that he would like to have his period of service in Germany recorded on his DD Form 214 and his records reviewed to determine if he is entitled to any awards or decorations for his period of service. A review of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016982
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 9 May 1968 without an SSN. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show his correct SSN of 047-XX-XXXX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016985
A letter from a licensed psychologist, dated 2 March 2005, addressed to the applicant's wife also supported granting the applicant a discharge for other designated physical or mental conditions to facilitate his caring for his wife who was diagnosed with a significant mental health condition. In a DA Form 2823, dated 12 April 2005, First Sergeant T___ (located in Iraq) stated that on or about 8 February 2005 the applicant came to him to address his concerns about his wife whom he claimed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016987
The applicant requests that she be paid $42,000.00 in Army College Fund (ACF) benefits as outlined in her enlistment contract. The applicants military records may be corrected to show her Statement for Enlistment - United States Army Enlistment Program was amended to include the sentence, "If ACF benefits in the amount of $42,000.00 (exclusive of MGIB benefits) were authorized by the official processing you for enlistment and the government fails to pay the full amount under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016988
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM), the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Government of Kuwait (KLM-KU), the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA), a second award of the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Combat Infantryman Badge, two awards of the Army Achievement Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, and the Expert...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016989
The applicant requests that the spelling of his middle name be changed from Scott to Scot. Throughout the applicant's military records he signed his middle name as Scott. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090016989 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090016989 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016990
On 1 March 1988 the applicant was notified by his unit commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, with an honorable discharge. On 6 April 1988 the separation authority approved the separation action and directed that he receive an honorable discharge. Therefore, his records should not be corrected to show his rank/pay grade as SPC/E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016992
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general or an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090016994
The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review. The evidence shows the applicant completed a period of qualifying service for award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. ___________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 | 20090016999
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states she served in Bosnia from March 2000 to August 2000 in support of Operation Joint Endeavor [sic] (Operation Joint Forge). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows she served a qualifying period in Bosnia during Operation Joint Forge for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal which is not shown on her records; therefore, she is entitled to award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017002
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. Records show the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (first award) and correct his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017003
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with a bad conduct discharge on 16 June 1997 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 3, as a result of a court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for separation of enlisted personnel. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017006
The applicant requests a change to his reentry eligibility (RE) code from RE-4 to a more favorable code that would allow him to reenter military service. The applicant states that his misconduct was his one and only major offense during his military service. The "JKK" SPD code is the correct code for Soldiers separating under chapter 14-12c of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct, abuse of illegal drugs.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017018
The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 12 December 2001, from his official military personnel file (OMPF). The evidence of record confirms that the applicant elected not to demand a trial by court-martial and chose to have his case disposed of through Article 15 proceedings at a closed hearing with his commander. The evidence of record further shows that this DA Form 2627 is properly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017025
The applicant provides the following: a. DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 12 May 1993; b. a letter from the National Personnel Records Center, dated 31 August 2009; and c. two excerpts from the website at "veteranmedals.army.mil" describing the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Government of Kuwait) and the Korea Defense Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017028
The applicant requests, in effect, that the character of service on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 September 1991 be changed from uncharacterized to honorable. He states he was told his discharge was an "honorable medical" 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 | 20090017030
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 March 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090017030 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device and the Combat Infantryman Badge. 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 Conduct Medal (first...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017033
Although this unit served in post-war Japan until 15 March 1950, it did not receive occupation credit for the AOM according to Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1. The applicant states he served with the 132nd Infantry Regiment and arrived in Japan on 8 September 1945 with that unit. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1 shows the 132nd Infantry Regiment received occupation credit for post-war Japan service from 8 September 1945 to 15 November 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017037
The applicant states the following: * he served in the Army for 2 years and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal * he served 26 years in the Army National Guard, the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), and the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) * he was awarded no other awards * for 28 years of service he was awarded one medal * upon his retirement he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal 3. The applicant's USAR Personnel Command Chronological Statement of Retirement Points shows: * he served on active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017042
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). _______ _ _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) AR20090017042 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090017042 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017043
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 April 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090017043 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) shows he served in the following units: a. _______ _ _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 | 20090017048
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award) for the period 22 July 1968 to 22 February 1970 and providing him a...