ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019043
On 27 August 1975 after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. On 29 August 1975, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an undesirable discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 19 September 1975 under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019045
The applicant requests, through his Member of Congress, an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general under honorable conditions discharge. Accordingly, he was discharged on 26 August 1983. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of court martial with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019050
The commander stated he was recommending he receive a general discharge under honorable conditions. The applicant's intermediate commander recommended he be separated under the provisions of Chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 and receive a general discharge under honorable conditions. The applicant's commander, intermediate commander, and the separation authority clearly considered this service as he was recommended for and received a general discharge under honorable conditions where...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019053
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. Therefore, it appears the applicant met the eligibility criteria for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (first award) for the period 29 March 1967 through 15 April 1969, ending with a period of active service of less than 3 years but more...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019054
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show: * his rank/pay grade as specialist four (SP4)/E-4 * award of the Purple Heart, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Air Assault Badge * his ranger and special forces training 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019062
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 Unites 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 | 20090019063
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the following awards: * National Defense Service Medal * BSM * Army Commendation Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Vietnam Service Medal * Two Overseas Service Bars 4. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019064
Orders B-08-505313, dated 20 August 2005, show the applicant was promoted to COL in the USAR effective 2 June 2005. The same regulation states that an officer's promotion is automatically delayed when the officer is under investigation, under or should be under suspension of favorable personnel actions, or the subject of a criminal investigation. The evidence of record shows the applicant received orders to be promoted to COL on 2 June 2005 and his promotion was later revoked due to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019065
The applicant requests that the following awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge): Good Conduct Medal (GCM); Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC); National Defense Service Medal (NDSM); Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with two bronze service stars; Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge (Rifle). Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019070
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. It further shows he was discharged with an under other than honorable conditions discharge and that he completed 4 years, 2 months, and 19 days of total active service. Based on his record of indiscipline, which includes accepting NJP on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019071
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. On 14 October 1988, the Army Discharge Review Board directed that the applicant's narrative reason for separation be changed from "Misconduct Commission of a Serious Offense" to "Misconduct Abuse of Illegal Drugs" but denied an upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c provides for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019073
The applicant requests that his general under honorable conditions discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). On 25 February 1980, the applicant's unit commander notified him of his intent to initiate action to separate him under the provisions of the Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP) and that he was recommending the applicant receive a GD. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was separated under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019075
The applicant enlisted in the MNARNG on 4 May 1999 for a period of 8 years. The Chief of the Education, Incentives and Employment Division of the NGB continued that the ARNG has placed a requirement in the annual SRIP policies that the officer/warrant officer sign the OAB addendum on or before the date of appointment/commissioning along with receiving a bonus control number. The AG of the MNARNG requested an exception to policy and authorization for retroactive payment of the OAB to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019077
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show he served with Company F, 35th Infantry Regiment. The available records do not provide any evidence to support a change of organization in block 6 of his WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019078
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The board, after reviewing the evidence and hearing testimony, determined the applicant was unsuitable for further service and recommended the applicant be discharged for unsuitability and receive a GD. A GD characterization of service was normally appropriate; however, the separation authority could issue an HD if warranted by the member's record of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019088
Rule H (Prior Grade and Service) stated, in pertinent part, that applicants were eligible for enlistment if last separated in pay grade E-3 with total active service of no more than 2 years. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) states that the SPD codes are three-character alphabetic combinations which identify reasons for, and types of, separation from active duty. At the time of the applicant's separation, the "LCC" separation code was the appropriate code...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019090
BOARD DATE: 8 December 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090019090 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests removal of permanent orders awarding him the Parachutist Badge from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). In this regard, the OMPF serves to maintain an unbroken, historical record of a Soldier's service, conduct, duty performance, and evaluation periods, and any corrections to other parts of the OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019091
On 28 April 1958, the applicant's commander recommended his elimination from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unfitness) with an undesirable discharge. On 20 May 1958, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 by reason of undesirability and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019104
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 24 (Character of Service) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to honorable. A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within 6 months of the Soldier's initial entrance on active duty, that the condition would have permanently or temporarily disqualified the Soldier for entry into the military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019105
However, at the time of the applicant's separation, the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable discharge. The applicant contends his undesirable discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge because he needs medical assistance. There is insufficient evidence to upgrade his discharge to either an honorable discharge or to a general discharge under honorable conditions 6.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019109
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019114
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A Disposition Form shows, on 10 October 1985, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). In her voluntary request for discharge, the applicant indicated that she understood by requesting discharge she was admitting guilt to the charge against her or of a lesser...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019115
On 11 August 1982, the applicant's immediate commander informed her he was initiating action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) to eliminate her from the service for failing to list her arrest and conviction for possession of marijuana in item 36, DD Form 1966. c. She did not want to be separated from the Army. The version of Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular Army Enlistment Program) in effect at the time states a civil court...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019118
On 9 July 1997, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicants request for an upgrade of his discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The applicant's record of service shows he received three Article 15s and he was charged for being AWOL for 38 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019120
On 18 July 1974, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). Based on his record of indiscipline, which includes 71 days of time lost due to AWOL, the applicant's service clearly does not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019121
On 3 March 2009 the applicant requested retirement into the Retired Reserve. He stated the advisory opinion offers no new information and reiterates his request to have his effective date of transfer amended to a date of 1 August 2009 or later. The applicant's request to have the date he was transferred to the Retired Reserve changed from 8 July 2009 to 6 August 2009 in order to transfer his education benefits to his family members was carefully considered; however, the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019125
The applicant submitted a DD Form 2656 on 11 April 1996 requesting that he begin receiving retired pay at age 60 effective 14 April 1996. In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was obtained from officials at the National Guard Bureau (NGB) which indicates, in effect, that after reviewing all of the applicants documents, it was determined that the applicant had only 17 years, 1 month, and 8 days of creditable service for retirement and therefore did not qualify for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019127
The applicant requests his 1990 discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. At that time, an under other than honorable conditions discharge was normally considered appropriate. c. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, also provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019129
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: * self-authored statement * promotion orders to E-7 * request for administrative reduction * reduction orders to E-6 * three orders for Full-Time National Guard Duty (FTNGD) * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 August 2007 * Army National Guard Retirement Points History Statement CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. He previously held the grade of E-7 from 24...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019133
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add his award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant was awarded the MSM as a retirement award, but it was not entered on the DD Form 214. __________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 | 20090019134
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) for his service in Iraq. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), paragraph 8-6, provides for award of the CIB. Although the evidence of record shows he served as an infantryman during his assignment in Iraq, there is no evidence of record and he provides no evidence which shows he was assigned to an infantry unit that was engaged in active ground combat or that he was personally...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019137
It provides that the entries in Item 12 (Record of Service) will show the Soldier's dates of entry, separation, and net active service for the period. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his correct dates of service in the Regular Army. Item 18 of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he initially enlisted in the Regular Army on 11 June 1982 and remained in an active duty status until 31 May 2009 (26 years, 11 months and 20 days).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019139
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, he is entitled to the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars and correction of is records to show this award. ___________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 | 20090019140
The applicant's service medical records are not available. A review of the Awards and Decorations Computer Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS) maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the United States Army Human Resources Command (HRC), which is an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 failed to reveal any award of the Army Commendation Medal with "V' Device, Purple Heart, or Combat Infantryman Badge orders on file for the applicant. During his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019141
The applicant requests correction of his Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show pay grade E-6 and reentry (RE) code RE-1. His Enlisted Record Brief, dated 15 March 2006, shows he was reduced to the rank of SGT on 23 March 2005. The record is void of documentation showing he was promoted to pay grade E-6 from the date of his reduction to the date of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019143
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090019143 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. c. On 7 January 1988, by Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, Special Court-Martial Order Number 1, the convening authority approved the sentence and, except for the part of the sentence extending to a bad conduct discharge, ordered the sentence executed. After a thorough and comprehensive review of the applicant's military service record, it is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019144
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. _______ _ __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) AR20090019040 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090019144 4 ARMY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019146
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Purple Heart for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Substantiating evidence must show the wound resulted from hostile action, required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019147
The applicant requests correction of item 27 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the Combat Infantryman Badge, Korean Service Medal with one bronze service star, Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Service Medal, and United Nations Service Medal as authorized awards. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019149
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DA Form 3713 dated 14 July 1988 be corrected to show in item 31 (A Member of an Armed Force) that he did have military service before 24 September 1975 and the statement in item 36 (Remarks) should show his illness occurred under conditions simulating war during a military training exercise. The applicant provides: * Copy of two DD Forms 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * Orders Number D134-19, dated 14 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019150
BOARD DATE: 11 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090019150 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her records to show she was authorized separation pay upon her discharge in January 1990.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019153
The applicant requests that his general discharge be further upgraded to an honorable discharge and restoration of his pay grade of E-2. On 26 March 1987, the appropriate separation authority approved the findings and recommendations of the administrative separation board to discharge the applicant from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for abuse of illegal drugs and directed he be issued an under other than honorable discharge. The applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019155
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected as follows: * in block 9 (Command to Which Transferred), add "42ND TAC CMD POST TAC (X47A1-319) 321 MANOR ROAD STATEN ISLAND NY 10314" * in block 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), add "GERMAN ARMED FORCES PROFICIENCY BADGE" * in block 14 (Military Education), add "COMBATIVES TRAINER COURSE, LEVEL 1" 2. The applicant states his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019156
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Issuing an appropriate document showing he was awarded the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon * Adding the document showing he was awarded the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon to his records _______ _ __x_____...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019158
Block 14 (Military Education) will reflect formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214. The applicant's DD Form 214 should reflect 2 months and 20 days in block 12f. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019160
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 31 July 1966 to show award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Purple Heart. There are no orders for the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Purple Heart in the applicants service personnel records. For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar was authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019162
There is no evidence in the FSM's record that shows he submitted a request to DFAS to change his SBP coverage to former spouse coverage or that the applicant requested a deemed election within 1 year of their divorce. c. A letter from DFAS Retired and Annuity Pay, dated 30 June 2009, informed the applicant her request for former spouse coverage to be deemed was received in excess of the 1-year period following the date of the court order awarding her SBP coverage. There is no documentary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019163
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the following corrections on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge): * Item 34 (Wounds in Action) to show he was wounded in battle and sustained a severe compound fracture to his left ankle * Item 10 (Date of Birth) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 15 May 1925 instead of 25 May 1925 2. The applicants military records are not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019164
On 20 November 1973, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service. On 29 November 1973, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an undesirable discharge. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019165
Her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows the reason for discharge was "homosexual acts." Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. _______ _ 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.