ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017580
The evidence of record confirms when he requested attendance at Phase II of ANCOC the applicant was erroneously informed he had met all the requirements for the ANCOC and as a result satisfied the NCOES requirement for promotion to MSG/E-8 by his command. In view of the facts of this case, as outlined in the USARC advisory opinion, it would be appropriate to correct the record to show the applicant was fully qualified for promotion to MSG/E-8 when he was selected in July 2001, and that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017590
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to a general under honorable conditions discharge (GD). The applicant provides: * The first page of a multi-page letter, dated 10 November 1970, requesting discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial * A 27 November 1970 partial memorandum of legal review of his request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017592
During the applicant's separation, the SPD code of "JHJ" had a corresponding RE code of 3. Army Regulation 635-200 states, in pertinent part, that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The SPD code "JHJ" was used for Soldiers separating under chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of unsatisfactory performance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017595
A DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows the applicant enlisted and entered active duty in the Regular Army (RA) for a period of 2 years on 30 September 1971 and he was honorably discharged on 30 July 1973 to immediately reenlist. In accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the ABCMR is not empowered to set aside a conviction. A member will be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017598
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of the Social Security Number (SSN) listed in his military records to show his current SSN of xx9-xx-xxxx instead of xx8-xx-xxxx. All other documents in the applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) that contain an SSN list the one he now claims is incorrect.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017599
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. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show these badges. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017604
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, dated 17 March 1971; copies of orders and certificates awarding him the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, and Air Medal; and copies of certificates of training showing completion of the Infantry Operations and Intelligence Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Candidate Course and the Recondo/Raider Course in support of his request. The evidence of record shows the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017608
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The Vietnam casualty list was reviewed to determine if the applicant had been wounded in action while he served in Vietnam. However, he provided no evidence to show that he was wounded as a result of hostile action while serving in Vietnam and is entitled to award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017609
Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam, General Orders Number 33, dated 3 January 1969, awarded him the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service in connection with military operations in the Republic of Vietnam from March 1968 to January 1969. There are no orders in his records to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017612
There are limited medical records in the applicant's file. There is no evidence available to support the applicant's request: * there are no medical records to show he sustained a wound as a result of hostile action * his DA Form 20 does not show an entry in Item 40 * his name is not on the Vietnam Casualty Roster 3. A separation physical failed to note a head wound and the applicant, on his SF 89, said "was hit on head by a piece of metal" instead of saying he received a shrapnel wound to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017613
On 28 April 1969, the applicants unit commander recommended that the applicant be discharged under the provision of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability), due to unfitness with a UD. The applicant was discharged in pay grade E-1 on 20 May 1969, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, with a UD. Army Regulation 635-212, then in effect, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel who are found to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017614
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. The applicant requests the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar be added to his DD Form 214. There is no evidence of record and the applicant has provided no evidence to show he was ever...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017616
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. Chapter 13 of that regulation provides that a member may be separated when it is determined that he or she is unqualified for further military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017618
Army Regulation 635-200 states, in pertinent part, that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The SPD code of "JHJ" is the correct code to be assigned to Soldiers separating under chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200. The applicant's general discharge is commensurate with her overall record of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017621
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. The applicant is entitled to additional awards which do not appear on his DD Form 214, to include: * the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 1 February 1968 through 31 October 1969 * four bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017631
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army as a private (PV1)/E-1 on 8 March 2001. The record does not contain any evidence of the NJP the applicant indicates he received.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017632
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 24 June 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017634
The applicant's service medical records are not available for review. The applicant contends that he suffers from Gulf War Syndrome as a result of his service in Kuwait and Iraq during Operation Desert Storm, and should be 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 | 20090017635
His personnel records do not contain orders which show he was awarded the CIB. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded MOS 11B and served in this MOS while performing the duties of a squad leader with the 173rd Airborne Brigade during his tour in Vietnam. _______ _ __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 | 20090017636
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). All of his other military records show the total 20 years of service. The applicant served in the Regular Army from 27 February 1976 to 12 February 1979 and was issued a DD Form 214 which covers this period of 2 years, 11 months, and 16 days of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017644
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests adjustment to his promotion effective date and date of rank for captain from 4 "August" 2008 to the appropriate promotion date. The Army Regulation states if the approval date of a board is before the assignment date to a position in the higher grade, the date of rank and effective date of promotion will be the date of assignment in the higher graded position.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017645
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Good Conduct Medal, the bronze service stars he is authorized for the Vietnam Service Medal, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge for the (M-16 Rifle) and all unit awards he is authorized. During the applicants tour in Vietnam he served during three campaign periods. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017649
The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review. Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 shows the following awards: * EAME Campaign Medal with 1 bronze service star * Army Good Conduct Medal * Purple Heart 7. As a result, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the BSM for his conduct in ground combat against an armed enemy while serving in the EAMETO from 15 September 1944 through 23 January 1945 and to add this award to his WD AGO...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017650
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart and Vietnam Service Medal. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Records show the applicant participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017651
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090017651 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017654
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with a UOTHC Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence of record which indicates 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 to general under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017659
The applicant requests that his uncharacterized discharge be upgraded to a general discharge and that his reentry code of 4 be changed to an RE code of 1 or 2. The applicant further states that the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) recently heard his case and changed his DD Form 214 to show he has uncharacterized service. The SPD code of KFS was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating under the provisions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017660
On 31 July 1986, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed that he be reduced to pay grade E-1 and issued an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Based on the available evidence, there is no basis for the upgrade of his discharge to either a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017663
The applicant provides copies of: * His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 29 January 2000 * His DD Form 214 for the period ending 20 March 2004 * The descriptions and criteria for award of the Kosovo Campaign Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * A letter from the National Personnel Records Center, dated 24 June 2009 * U.S. Army Human Resources Command, St. Louis, MO Orders D-07-424471, dated 6 July 2004 * His DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017665
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, the FSM is entitled to award of the Good Conduct Medal (first award) for the period 11 October 1967 through 20 June 1969 and to correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017667
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. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. Therefore, he is not entitled to correction of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017672
However, the Army did not correct its records to show his PMOS was 11B4P. While the applicant received awards for his Infantry service in the Republic of Vietnam to include the CIB, the orders were issued awarding these individual decorations showing the applicant's MOS as 11B at the time of the award. The evidence of record does not support correcting the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his PMOS was 11B4P at the time of separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017673
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 1 September 1977, the applicant appealed to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) to upgrade his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017674
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to show his correct social security number (SSN). The applicant's SSN when he enlisted in the Army, throughout his service, and at the time he was discharged was shown as XXX-XX-XX30. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decision document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided which confirms his correct SSN will be filed in his military personnel records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017676
On 3 April 2007, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of paragraph 5-17 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of other physical and/or mental medical conditions not amounting to a disability. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 5-17 of Army Regulation 635-200 due to a condition, not a disability with an honorable character of service. If the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017679
The applicant requests that his uncharacterized discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. 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. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for a change of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017681
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general discharge (GD) under honorable conditions. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017685
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable or general, under honorable conditions discharge. Discharges under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 are voluntary requests for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial. ___________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 | 20090017687
On 1 August 1975, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in accordance with chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 and directed he receive an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of a court-martial with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017689
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request to correct his records to show entitlement to a Valorous Unit Award. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20060011312 on 8 March 2007. The evidence now confirms the applicant is entitled to the Valorous Unit Award which was awarded to the 137th Engineer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017690
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). For those who elected discharge, a Joint Alternate Service Board composed of military personnel would establish a period of alternate service of not more than 24 months that the individuals were to perform. A characterization of under honorable conditions may be issued only when the reason for the Soldiers separation specifically allows such characterization.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017692
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's HHC Commander recommended the applicant be awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant wants the Purple Heart because he was hit by a rock during a demonstration in Sevce, Kosovo.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017698
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of items 12a (Date Entered AD [Active Duty] This Period), 12b (Separation Date This Period), 12c (Net Active Service This Period), and item 12d (Total Prior Active Service) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 16 August 2009. Evidence of record shows the applicant served on active duty from 17 August 2008 to 16 August 2009, for a total of 1 year and 2 days which is properly shown in item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017702
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 April 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090017702 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He adds that his induction physical will not show a scar on his back, but his separation physical will show a scar.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017704
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of the social security number shown on his U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) discharge orders and Honorable Discharge Certificate. Based on the evidence, the applicant is entitled to correction to the social security number shown on his USAR discharge orders and Honorable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017706
Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) states that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. There is no evidence in the available records that shows he was ever awarded any of the MOS's listed in Army Regulation 600-8-22 for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge during the Vietnam era. Based on the foregoing conclusions, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017711
The applicant submits an undated, unsigned certificate showing he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service from November 1969 to December 1971. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Army Commendation Medal may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Army after 6 December 1941, distinguished himself or herself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service. There...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017712
His records show he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service and his DD Form 214 shows the following awards: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Air Medal * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * two overseas service bars 7. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who completed a qualified...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017715
The applicant provides the following documents: a. a DD Form 214 with a separation date of 2 June 2003, b. a DD Form 214 with a separation date of 7 June 1991, c. a DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States) dated 23 July 1996, and d. an excerpt from his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record). Based on the available evidence, the applicant's date he entered active duty in the Regular Army for his second enlistment period was on 23 July 1996. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090017716
The applicant states he was issued the CIB, but there is nothing in his records to show this award. During his first period of active duty service, he served in Korea in qualifying infantry units; however, he held and served in MOS 640.00 performing duties as a light truck driver. 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.