ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018778
The applicant requests that his DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 23 September 1964, be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF). He was honorably discharged from active duty in pay grade E-5 on 18 February 1966 at the expiration of his term of service. The evidence of record shows the applicant accepted punishment under Article 15, of the UCMJ, on 23 September 1964, for negligently failing to keep his unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018779
The applicant requests correction of his Officer Record Brief (ORB) and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the NATO [North Atlantic Treaty Organization] Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the NATO Medal. The evidence of record shows he served in Afghanistan from 30 March 2006 to 26 March 2007 (with a break in deployment from 17 through 25 December 2006) and he was awarded the Afghanistan Campaign Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018781
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show an additional award of the bronze service star for wear on his European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp, and an unspecified unit citation. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018782
The applicant provides three character references and one statement indicating he successfully completed a counseling center program. The applicant's record doesnt contain any evidence showing he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board to have his discharge upgraded within that board's statute of limitations. The applicants general discharge was appropriate considering the basis for his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018784
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 08 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090018784 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) governs the evaluation for physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. However, his NCOER for the period March 2005 through February 2006 shows his rater rated him "Success (Meets standard)" in physical fitness and military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018788
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his 1981 discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general under honorable conditions discharge. The FSM's record doesn't contain any evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board to have his discharge upgraded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018790
Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1450 (under Public Law 98-525, dated 19 October 1984) provides, in pertinent part, that if an individual is required to elect to provide an annuity to a former spouse and such person then fails or refuses to make such an election, such...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018796
The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 6 years on 2 June 2006. Army Regulation 635-200 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. The "KFS" SPD code is the correct code for Soldiers separating under chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018797
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, dated 8 February 1972; copies of Special Orders Number 87, 136, and 229, issued by Headquarters, 3d Brigade (Separate), 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), on 5 July 1971, 23 August 1971, and 24 November 1971, respectively; a copy of the 229th Assault Helicopter Battalion Promotion Standing List, dated 30 November 1971; a copy of Special Orders Number 39, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Personnel Center, Fort Lewis, WA, on 8 February 1972;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018802
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) to show she provided military campaign support to Bosnia while assigned to Detachment 3, Headquarters, State Area Regional Command (STARC), Annville, PA. 2. There is no evidence, and the applicant provides insufficient evidence, to show that the authority for her transfer is incorrect or that it was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018803
In this case it would be appropriate and in the interest of equity and justice to accept his statement that he was checked by the medic and to conclude his injuries met the requirement for award of the Purple Heart and to correct his DD Form 214 accordingly. The evidence confirms the applicant participated in 10 designated campaign phases during his two tours of duty in the RVN and as such he is entitled to two silver service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018810
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to reflect award of the Purple Heart. The applicant states the Purple Heart was omitted from his DD Form 214 at the time of his release from active duty (REFRAD). Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides that the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018812
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He states that item 26 on his DD Form 214 should reflect his entitlement to the National Defense Service Medal based on the letter from the National Personnel Records Center, dated 17 November 2005. The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: * Armed Forces Liberty Pass * DD Form 214 * A group photograph of the Seventh Army, 7764th Army Unit * Letter from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018821
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. He further acknowledged he understood that if his discharge request was approved, he might be discharged under conditions other than honorable and furnished an Other Than Honorable Discharge Certificate. At the time of the applicant's separation, an under other than honorable conditions discharge was appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018827
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request to correct his records to show award of the Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Clusters. As new issues, he requests that his records be corrected to show military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B (Light Weapons Infantryman); correction of the weapons qualification badge from marksman to sharpshooter badge; and that the entry Under Other Than Honorable Conditions in item 38 of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018829
The applicant requests that the 15 December 2008 DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice) be removed or transferred to the restricted section of his file. To support the request, the person must submit substantive evidence that the intended purpose of Article 15 has been served and that transfer of the record is in the best interest of the Army. If the DASEB denies the request the applicant may then request review by the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018831
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Kosovo Campaign Medal, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal, and the Iraq Campaign Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Kosovo Campaign Medal and the NATO Medal for Kosovo service based on proof of service in support of specific operations beginning in March 1999 operations in the specified area of operations. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018835
The applicant requests correction of his records to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart with First Oak Leaf Cluster. However, his records clearly show that he was wounded once while he was 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 | 20090018837
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant upon his discharge shows he was discharged under the provisions Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), paragraph 5-11, by reason of failure to meet procurement medical fitness standards, and he received an "Uncharacterized" description of service. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090018837 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018838
The applicant states that at the time of his discharge he requested no less than an honorable discharge. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy the aforementioned requirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018841
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 2 October 1986, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, due to conviction by civil authorities. On 5 May 1989, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018842
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board. The Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) proceedings indicate the applicant was inducted on 16 April 1954. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018844
On 9 April 1962, the convening authority approved only so much of the sentence as provided for forfeiture of $25.00 and restriction for 14 days. On 2 July 1963, the separation authority approved the recommendation and directed that the applicant be discharged with an undesirable discharge. Since the applicants record of service included one nonjudicial punishment, four summary court-martial convictions, and 48 days of lost time, his record of service was not satisfactory and did not meet...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018846
The applicant provides the following documents: a. a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 21 May 2001, recommending him for award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) for the period 14 April 1999 to 29 September 2001; b. a DA Form 638, dated 15 December 2000, awarding him the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) (1st oak leaf cluster) for the period 18 July 2000 to 20 January 2001, by 2nd Battalion 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Permanent Order Number 017-033, dated 8 January 2001; c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018849
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows that upon his induction and entry on active duty he listed his DOB as 19 February 1944. A copy of this decisional document along with the application will be filed in his service record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018855
The applicant requests his Gulf War deployment be documented on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and he be issued a DD Form 215 (DD Form 214 Correction). The record contains permanent deployment and award orders which confirm the applicant was deployed to SWA in support of Desert Storm for the period of 14 February 1991 through 2 May 1991. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his deployment time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018856
The applicant requests that the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and the Sapper Tab be added to his 14 November 2008 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains the Army's awards policy. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to the applicant's 14 November 2008 DD Form 214 the BSM and the Sapper Tab.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018858
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On the SF 93 that the applicant completed at the time of his separation examination he stated "I'm in good health." His physical profile indicator also showed no evidence of any physical limitations; therefore, there is no evidence which shows he was found unfit for duty at the time of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018859
The applicant states the Fort Hood, TX transportation office did not inform her that she needed weigh tickets for the trailer. She states that the transportation office only instructed her to provide the trailer rental and gas receipts once she reached Fort Carson, CO. 3. While the applicant provided a unit relocation order, there are no available PCS orders showing her individual authorization and military personnel account funding regarding a PCS move or approval of a DITY move.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018861
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A review of the applicants official records and the Vietnam Casualty Listing failed to reveal any evidence to show that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action while in Vietnam or that he was ever reported as a battle casualty. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018865
Removal of the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 22 April 2009 from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF); and b. On 29 April 2009, a Senior Defense Counsel submitted an appeal of the applicants Article 15 and stated the following: * the Article 15 process was conducted in a highly inappropriate manner * the imposing commander completed the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) recommendation 5 days prior...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018867
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 23 February 1965. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Army Good Conduct Medal (first award).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018870
The applicant requests the reason and authority and the Separation Program Designator (SPD) code for his discharge be updated. The applicant's commander requested that he be discharged under the provisions of the EDP. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) to have the reason for his discharge changed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018871
The applicant requests, in effect, his service in the Republic of Vietnam be shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 28 February 1967. The entry in item 31 of the applicant's DA Form 20 indicates he served in the Republic of Vietnam for 1 year and 2 months during the period covered by his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 28 February 1967. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018873
After consulting with counsel and being advised of his rights and options, the applicant submitted a formal request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. On 10 December 1970, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018876
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) prepared on the applicant upon his entry onto active duty lists the name contained on his DD Form 4 in item 1 (Name and Service Number) and his social security account number. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time lists the name as it is recorded on his enlistment record, his DA Form 20, and in all other documents on file in his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018878
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) that was created at the time he entered the Army shows his name as "A****r H M***e." He reviewed this form at a later date and authenticated it by placing his signature in item 47 (Signature of Individual) using this name. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018886
The applicant requests correction of her records to show award of the Vietnam Service Medal. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant served as a nurse in Okinawa from 17 May 1971 to 4 November 1972. There is no evidence of record showing that the applicant served at anytime in a qualifying area of eligibility location for award of the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018887
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to general. On 22 January 1992, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that his service be characterized as under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018889
The applicant states that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has rated his back condition at 30 percent. The VA, which has neither the authority, nor the responsibility for determining physical fitness for military service, awards disability ratings to veterans for conditions that it determines were incurred during military service and subsequently affect the individuals civilian employability. The applicant states that the VA has rated his back condition at 30 percent.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018891
In support of his application, the applicant provides copies of his records pertaining to his medical evaluation, his Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), and his VA Rating Decision. The PEB reviewed all available medical records and determined that his medical condition prevented performance of duty in his grade and military specialty. Subsequent exacerbations of a condition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018892
He also requests that item 14 (Military Education) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect the completion of his military training. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 13 August 1993 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, entry-level status performance and conduct. The applicant's records show he was counseled on 3 August 1993 for separation under chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200, and was separated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018895
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his military records be corrected to reflect his correct date of birth (DOB) of 6 June 1936. However, the evidence of record confirms the applicant was inducted, served, and was separated from the Army using the DOB 8 May 1936.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018899
The record also contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 19 November 1975 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with an undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was only 17 years old at the time of his enlistment into the U.S. Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018900
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). All indicate he was honorably discharged and confirm he completed a total of 4 years, 11 months, and 14 days of honorable active duty service prior to beginning his last enlistment on 11 August 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant was given an honorable discharge from the Army on 2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018905
The applicant states, in effect, that he has provided statements verifying a witness in this case was a medic as indicated in the previous proceedings when he indicated he was wounded in action on 5 May 1968 when a tree trunk hit his left shoulder. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of enemy action. Records show the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and that he participated in four campaigns while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018913
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090018913 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Her records also show she reenlisted on 11 February 2004 for a period of 4 years in the same MOS. In this case, although her record shows she worked as a 42A2O for 7 months, there is no evidence of record that shows she was ever awarded this MOS as either a primary or secondary MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018914
The applicant provides the FSM's death certificate, dated 17 January 2009; a statement by the FSM's former executive officer, dated 28 August 2009; and the FSM's previously-submitted WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) and Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 30 November 1945, in support of her request. However, there is insufficient evidence to grant the FSM the Purple Heart in this case. Regrettably, absent evidence which conclusively...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018918
The applicants military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 19 January 1951. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record confirms the applicant completed 22 years, 4 months, and 12 day of continuous active military service, and was retired on 31 May 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018919
The evidence of record does not show he was ever awarded an infantry MOS. Therefore, he has not met the requirements for award of the CIB or correction of his records to show an infantry MOS. In the absence of any corroborating evidence which shows the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the PH in this case.