ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018921
The applicant requests correction of item 22c (Foreign Service) and item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant states item 22c of his DD Form 214 should show he completed 1 year and 5 months of overseas service and item 24 does not list all of his awards. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Korea for 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018922
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant states that although his DD Form 214 does not show he was assigned to an infantry unit he was on patrol daily, was combat proficiency trained, and it was his duty to protect his survey squad, and submits a VA Form 21-4138(Statement in Support of Claim) as his personal statement. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Although the applicant submitted newspaper article about a captain in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018924
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code which would allow enlistment. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve on 2 September 1999. On 21 January 2005, the applicant was discharged with an honorable characterization of service under the provisions of chapter 9 of Army Regulation 635-200, alcohol rehabilitation failure after completing 1 year, 10 months, and 11 days of active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018925
The applicant requests his 1970 DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect the following: * Two awards of the Army Commendation Medal * Bronze Star Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Air Medal * Air Assault Badge * Assignment to Company B, 3rd Battalion, 1st Infantry vice 15th Infantry in item 12 (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command) 2. There is no evidence in available records confirming the applicant was ever awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018926
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with a bad conduct discharge on 1 February 2008 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 3, as a result of a court-martial. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018933
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show all of the awards to which he is entitled. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item 32 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 the Ardennes-Alsace campaign; b. deleting from item 32 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 the Sicily campaign; c. deleting from item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018939
The applicant states: * she enlisted, served honorably, then reenlisted * her DD Form 214 does not reflect her honorable service * her DD Form 214 says she did not complete her first full term of service * her DD Form 214 shows only 12 months of foreign service in Iraq when she served 15 months in Iraq 3. Her DD Form 214 shows: * character of service bad conduct * item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) 20 January 2004 * item 12b (Separation Date This Period) 28 August 2009 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018940
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. There is no indication in the available records which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018942
The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged on 31 August 1994 as a result of being medically unfit for retention standards. At the time of discharge, he had completed 14 years, 8 months, and 2 days of service for non-regular retirement. The applicant should be placed on the retired list in his retired rank/grade of SGT/E-5, effective 12 March 2009, the date he turned 60, and paid all retired pay due as of this date. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018943
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090018943 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 96C (Interrogator) and that he was an active combat Soldier at the platoon and squad level. Item 22 (Military Occupational Specialties) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows that his primary MOS...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018944
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his request: * DD Form 214 effective 16 May 2007 * unit deployment Orders 027-710 (Afghanistan), dated 27 January 2006 * amendment Orders 031-704, dated 31 January 2006 * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document), dated 17 June 2003 * DA Form 3340-R (Request for Reenlistment or Extension in the Regular Army), dated16 June 2003 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The record contains deployment orders, reenlistment documents, and an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018946
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090018946 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states his reenlistment bonus was not paid in full. He further claims he was later given back MOS 72B, but did not receive his full reenlistment bonus for that MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018947
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states 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. There is no evidence in the applicant's record that indicate he was disqualified by his chain of command from receiving the AGCM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018948
The applicant's military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 17 April 1967, was promoted to pay grade E-5 on 15 January 1969, and was honorably released from active duty on 20 November 1969 and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve. DD Forms 214 were not to be issued to personnel who were being discharged from the Army Reserve if they were not on active duty. There are no provisions to issue DD Forms 214 to members of the U.S. Army Reserve who are discharged if they are not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018949
The applicant provides: * orders for the MSM * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 April 2009 the Meritorious Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018950
The applicant requests: * his retirement be rescinded * he be allowed to join the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) * he be considered for promotion to lieutenant colonel (LTC) 2. The applicant states he was a USAR Soldier serving on active duty in an Active Guard Reserve status. In 2001, he again applied to this Board, this time requesting promotion reconsideration under the Reserve Active Status List (RASL) criteria vice the Active Duty List criteria and the Board granted his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018951
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Department of the Army General Orders 8, 1974, announced award of the RVN Gallantry Cross Unit Citation with Palm for service in the RVN to Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam (USARV) and its subordinate units during the period 20 July 1965 to 28 March 1973. Adding to his DD Form 214: * Combat Infantryman Badge * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018952
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) states that during the Vietnam era the CIB was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. To support award of the CIB, the applicant is required to have been an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties while assigned to an infantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018955
This form also shows that he completed 7 years, 8 months, and 16 days of creditable active military service. Accordingly, his chain of command initiated separation action against him for unsatisfactory performance. In order to justify correction of a military record, he must show, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018960
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains the Army's awards policy. Paragraph 2-17 of the awards regulation contains guidance on award of the ICM and states it is authorized for 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days of service in Iraq from 19 March 2003, to a future date to be determined.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018964
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Records show the applicant was afforded the opportunity to submit statements in his own behalf in evidence which would accompany his request for discharge. Records show the applicant's pay grade at the time of his separation was E-1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018965
Additionally, Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) 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, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. The available evidence does not show the applicant was awarded 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018966
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his retired personnel records to show his basic branch as Adjutant General (AG). The applicant contends that his retired personnel records should be corrected to show his branch as AG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018970
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge under honorable conditions. This Army regulation provides that when separation for unfitness was warranted, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate. The applicant contends that his discharge should be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions because the problem with his feet became a physical and mental issue and he could not continue to serve in the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018974
The applicant requests, in effect, that the narrative reason and authority for discharge and its corresponding reentry eligibility (RE) code be corrected to a more favorable reason, authority and code. 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. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018975
He was honorably released from active duty on 24 January 1969 with 2 years, 11 months, and 28 days of creditable active military service. The applicant's record includes six DA Forms 2627-1 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ [Uniform Code of Military Justice]). Although the record shows the applicant was recommended for award of the AGCM on his DA Form 137, evidence of record shows he did not receive all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings during his service and he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018976
The applicant provides, in support of his application, a 2 June 2009 medical evaluation from Fort Eustis, Virginia; an Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) Scorecard, dated 30 May 2009; and records from his October 2008 Medical Evaluation Board (MEB). Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) states the Armys determination of a Soldiers physical fitness or unfitness is a factual finding based upon the individuals ability to perform the duties of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018977
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. Since his discharge these conditions have been accepted as medical diseases. On 16 December 1970, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be issued DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018978
The applicant requests change of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code of "1" instead of "2." Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), paragraph 5-12, in effect at the time, stated that specified commanders were authorized to order separation for convenience of the Government of enlisted personnel returned to the United States, a possession of the United States, or area of residence in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018981
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show in item 27 (Remarks) he completed the following training: Race Relations I, Equal Employment Opportunity Counseling, and Budget Counseling. The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show additional training courses was carefully considered but not supported by the evidence.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018982
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. Records show 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. by awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 5 September 1969 to 5 April 1972; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018984
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 3 October 1943 and entered active service on 29 October 1943. His WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he departed the continental United States (CONUS) on 12 May 1944 and arrived in the European Theater of Operations (ETO) on 18 May 1944.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018985
The applicant's military records are not available for review. ___________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) AR20090018985 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090018985 5 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018991
The applicant requests, through his United States Senator: * That his name be "cleared of the slander and libel stating that I was AWOL [absent without leave]" * That his rank be adjusted to something higher, such as lieutenant colonel * That his student loans be repaid * That his retirement points be updated * That he receive a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for his Reserve Army Nurse Corps service 2. The applicant enlisted in the Pennsylvania Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018995
On 27 November 1989, the appropriate authority approved the request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 and directed that the applicant be furnished an under other than honorable conditions discharge. In regard to restoring the applicant's rank to SGT/E-5, Army Regulation 600-8-19 specifically states when the separation authority determines that a Soldier is to be discharged from the service under other than honorable conditions, the Soldier will be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090018997
He consumed alcohol on 24 December 2008. Army Regulation 635-200 states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals are assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. 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 alcohol rehabilitation failure.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019000
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service in the Republic of Vietnam. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded an infantry MOS and that he served in an infantryman position.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019001
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant waived: * consideration by a board of officers and a personal appearance * representation by counsel He stated that he was not submitting statements in his own behalf. The applicant contends his general discharge under honorable conditions should be upgraded to an honorable discharge because it was unjust following an accident.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019003
In regard to the applicant's issue regarding eligibility of Army combat engineers, as a group, to receive combat-related badges and medals, such as the Bronze Star Medal, Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) sets forth procedures for processing requests for correction of military records. 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 Commendation Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019006
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Expert Field Medical Badge. 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. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: While the applicant asserts he earned the Expert Field Medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019012
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of his DD Form 4, his Standard Form 522, and his 1996 letter from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). The evidence of record shows that on 12 September 1969 he was found not qualified for enlistment based on being 2 pounds underweight. Neither the evidence submitted with the application nor the evidence of record supports his request that these forms are in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019016
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states she was not awarded the PH for an incident during her military service in Germany. Further, the PTSD condition she suffers from clearly does not support award of the PH.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019017
The applicant requests correction to Item 10 (Date of Birth) of his WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Records and Report of Separation Certificate of Service). Accordingly, the majority of the Board believed that the evidence weighed in favor of the applicant and that an appropriate document should be prepared to correct his WD AGO Form 53-98 to show his date of birth as 19 September 1920. _______ _ XXX_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019025
Also available are the following: certificate of birth for R____ E____ R____; physical and mental examination for R____, R____ J____; WD AGO Form 53-59 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Undesirable Discharge) for R____, R____ J.; numerous discharge related documents; summary of neuropsychiatric evaluations of R____, R____ J., dated 1 November 1948; Mental Hygiene Consultation Services, 9th Infantry Division, Fort Dix, New Jersey, progress notes, dated 6 October 1949; certificate of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019033
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following awards: * Good Conduct Medal * Presidential Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * Two additional bronze service stars with the Vietnam Service Medal * Two overseas service bars 2. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019034
The evidence includes a properly constituted DD Form 214 (Certificate for Release or Discharge from Active Duty) showing Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c(2) as the authority for separation and misconduct as the narrative reason for separation. The applicant's request to upgrade of his general under honorable discharge to an honorable or a medical discharge was carefully considered and not supported by the evidence. However, there...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019036
The applicant requests recalculation of the constructive credit on his corrected DA Form 5074-1-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Health Service Officers)), dated 27 November 2006, to show an additional 1-year credit for his internship in Clinical Psychology at the University of South Florida. Part I Constructive Service Credit of the applicant's DA Form 5074-1-R, shows the following: * Section A - Credit for Basic Qualifying Degree shows 4 years credit for the period June 1983 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019038
The applicant states he qualified for award of the National Defense Service Medal for his service in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) during Operation Desert Storm/Desert Shield. He then qualified for a second award of the National Defense Service Medal based on his active duty service in the Regular Army (RA) during the period 11 September 2001 to 4 March 2002. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his 4 March 2002 DD Form 214 to show two awards of the National Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019040
The reason for his separation should have been based on completion of active duty time, not on a personality conflict. On 20 October 1992, the applicant acknowledged receipt of a letter from his immediate commander notifying him of a pending discharge action against him for unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) and that he was being recommended for a general discharge. The applicant's DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019042
The applicant provides a copy of DD Form 2808 (Report of Medical Examination) dated 7 November 2001, the Record of Proceedings for Docket Number AR20080017459, and a personal letter as new evidence in support of his application. The differentiation in the size of the kidney organ is known, what is unclear is that in 2001 military medical authorities indicated the applicant's kidney did not function. The evidence of record shows the applicant's RE code was assigned based on his discharge...