ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019763
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant, subsequent to this legal counsel, voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019765
On 22 November 1972, the applicant consulted with counsel and requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. The discharge orders and the applicant's DD Form 214 show he was separated with an undesirable discharge on 11 January 1973 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service. ___________x______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019767
After completing 3 years of total active service, he was honorably released from active duty on 23 March 1973 and was transferred to the United States Army Control Group (Reinforcement) to complete is Reserve obligation. After completing 17 years, 3 months, and 5 days of net active service this period the applicant was retired from the RA, due to obtaining sufficient service for retirement. There is no basis for changing the dates of service currently reflected in his official records and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019769
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence showing the applicant was recommended for or awarded the BSM for his service in the RVN; however, his record shows he was awarded the LM for this period of service. There is no basis for correcting his record to show award of the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019771
The applicant states that he served in Korea from 15 April 2003 to 15 April 2004 but his DD Form 214 does not show his service in Korea. Therefore, there is no provision to list it in item 18 of 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 | 20090019780
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show that she was retired due to a physical disability. On 23 June 2008, the applicant requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 8 due to pregnancy. An award of a VA rating does not establish entitlement to medical retirement or separation from the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019781
The available record does not indicate his appointment packet was considered by a Federal Recognition Board (FRB) to determine if he was qualified to be awarded Federal recognition. The evidence of record shows the applicant was granted temporary Federal recognition effective 20 July 2006 upon his initial appointment in the ALARNG and execution of the oath of office. As a result, the Board recommends that State Army National Guard records and all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019783
On 13 January 2005, both the applicant and the guidance counselor signed his Statement for Enlistment - United States Army Enlistment Program contract, which clearly stated in paragraph 2 (Associated Options) the following: In connection with my enlistment into the Regular Army, I hereby acknowledge and understand a. The evidence confirms the applicant received a total of $9,000.00 in bonuses which is outlined in the annex of his enlistment contract, which he and his guidance counselor...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019784
The applicant states: * he was promoted to SFC on 1 January 2004 * he completed Phase I of the Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course (ANCOC) on 6 June 2004, but he could not attend Phase II of ANCOC at that time due to certain medical conditions * he took a voluntary reduction in grade effective 9 August 2004 and was transferred to his detachment * he feels he would have retired at the highest grade held except for medical reasons beyond his control 3. On 31 August 2006, the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019786
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not include the CIB in the authorized awards listed. It states there are three basic requirements for award of the CIB as follows: the member must hold and be serving in an infantry MOS; he must be assigned to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size; and he must be present and participate with his qualifying infantry unit while it is engaged in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019789
The applicant requests correction of his record to show his date of rank (DOR) and pay entry basic date (PEBD) as 6 January 2004. The evidence of record also shows orders assigned the applicant to the HPSP on 26 July 2000 and, by signing a service agreement on 29 July 2000, he acknowledged service performed while a member of the program would not be treated as creditable military service. When the applicant entered active duty after completing medical school, his DOR and PEBD were set as 8...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019792
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record and the provides no indication the applicant suffered from a physically or mentally disqualifying condition that would have supported his separation processing through the Army PDES at the time of his separation, and he has failed to provide independent evidence showing he suffered from a disqualifying medical condition at the time of his discharge. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019793
USAREC states this is 75 percent of the credit awarded fully-qualified individuals who have already completed their master's degree in OT (i.e., 2 years of constructive credit). As such, it would be in the interest of equity and justice to correct the applicant's records to show she was awarded a total of 27 months of entry grade constructive credit and appointed as a first lieutenant as an Army Medical SP Corps officer with a DOR of 1 January 2007. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019796
Since the initial convulsive seizure, he has most likely experienced another minor seizure [emphasis added] which did not result in loss of consciousness." The opinion determined the applicant was properly separated by the Army with severance pay and not disability retirement and recommended no change to his records. On 19 June 2010, he provided a response to the advisory opinion wherein he contended the advisory opinion failed to note that his first MEB was conducted on 7 October 2002,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019797
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable or a medical discharge. c. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Notwithstanding the fact the applicant should have received a bad conduct discharge, his DD Form 214 showed he was administratively discharged under other than honorable conditions and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019801
The applicant requests that his second discharge, an undesirable discharge (UD), be upgraded to honorable. c. A GD is a separation under honorable conditions issued to a Soldier whose military record was satisfactory, but not so meritorious as to warrant an honorable discharge. The character of the discharge is commensurate with the offences for which he requested discharge and is appropriate for applicant's overall record of military service during his second enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019802
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was authorized severance pay under the Reduction in Authorized Strength - Qualitative Early Transition Program. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. At the time of his discharge there were no provisions for separation pay for enlisted Soldiers discharged under this authority.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019803
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 16 January 1998, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade his general discharge to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019806
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 14 April 1992, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, by reason of misconduct - commission of a serious offense and directed he receive a GD. On 30 September 1998, the Army Discharge Review Board, after careful consideration and review of the applicant's military records and all other available evidence,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019809
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records show that he served in the Army National Guard (ARNG) from 25 September 1999 until he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 3 April 2003 for a period of 3 years. For this reason, the Board will not correct item 18 of his DD Form 214 to show a lesser number of days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019810
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 10 June 1980 to show his rank as captain (CPT). 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 the ARCOM and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019811
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Iraq from 25 February 2008 to 2 February 2009 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members who have served in direct support of OIF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019812
Since the Army Achievement Medal is shown on the applicant's DD Form 214, this portion of his request will not be discussed further in these proceedings. Although the applicant requests his DD Form 214 be corrected to show more than one award of the Army Commendation Medal, orders show he received one award of the Army Commendation Medal. Therefore, his DD Form 214 will be corrected to show one award of the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019814
The available evidence shows that as part of the divorce settlement agreement, the FSM was required to elect former spouse SBP coverage for the applicant and she was obligated to pay SBP premiums from her portion of the FSM's retirement pay. The available evidence shows the applicant notified DFAS of her entitlement to receive 30 percent of the FSM's retirement pay and provided DFAS a copy of the divorce decree prior to the FSM's retirement. Advise the FSM that DFAS will be instructed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019815
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation From Active Duty) for the period ending 30 April 1976 be corrected to add the Army Sea Duty Ribbon (ASDR) and the Purple Heart. The applicant states that his Army Marine Service Book verifies his entitlement to the ASDR and he is entitled to the Purple Heart for the traumatic amputation of his finger. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), the regulation which governs the Board, paragraph 2-9,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019819
The applicant requests correction of his records to reflect a 20-year retirement. When the applicant arrived to his new station, his records did not indicate a DA imposed bar to reenlistment and, as such, the applicant was allowed to extend his term of service on 13 June 1985 for a period of 8 months and 3 days. However, the evidence of record shows that a DA imposed bar to reenlistment was placed on the applicant on 17 April 1982.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019820
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant was discharged from active duty on 11 June 2005 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13, for personality disorder. However, the evidence of record shows the applicant was examined by competent military medical personnel who made a valid determination that he had a personality disorder at the time of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019821
On 13 January 1972, the applicant appeared in civil court before a judge and was convicted and sentenced to zero to six years confinement at Ossining Correctional Facility, Ossining, New York. The applicant's request to upgrade his under other than honorable discharge to an honorable was carefully considered and found not to be supported by the evidence. Based on his record of indiscipline, which includes 704 days of lost time due to AWOL and civil confinement, the applicant's service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019824
BOARD DATE: 27 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090019824 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 18 December 1968 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge (Rifle). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019825
The applicant requests that her uncharacterized discharge be corrected to a medical discharge. This program essentially provides for the separation in an entry-level status of new personnel who are recommended for separation during their initial 180 days of service, usually due to their inability to complete their training. These personnel will be granted an uncharacterized discharge unless they are being discharged for misconduct, wherein a discharge under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019827
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge (UOTHC) be upgraded to a general under honorable conditions discharge (GD). The applicant provided a DD Form 214 which shows that while a member of the USAR, he performed 4 months of active duty for training from 20 May 1975 through 20 September 1975. In view of the fact that the applicant voluntarily requested discharge to avoid a court-martial that could have resulted in him receiving a punitive discharge, his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019828
In May 2001, the applicant was granted a two-year extension based on the needs of the service, which adjusted her MRD to 31 May 2003. Unfortunately, she is now age 69 and has been without a military status for 7 years and by law is now well past the maximum retention age. Regrettably, the applicant is not entitled to be extended past her MRD of 16 June 2003 or retention in the USAR in order to qualify for retired pay and benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019829
BOARD DATE: 20 April 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090019829 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for his service in Exercise Intrinsic Action. The applicant's request to correct his records to show award of the AFEM was carefully considered but is not supported by the evidence.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019830
The advisory opinion states the applicant received initial appointment as a WO1 on 2 May 2003 and met the 2-year time-in-grade requirement for promotion to CW2 on 2 May 2005. The advisory opinion concludes that the applicant was fully eligible for promotion on 12 June 2005, but his promotion was delayed until he was medically cleared with regard to the cardiovascular screening. The proponent of Army Regulation 135-155 confirmed that "medically qualified" is intended to mean when a complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019831
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her late husband, a deceased former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he elected immediate annuity Reserve Component Survivors Benefit Plan (RCSBP) coverage. The applicant was the FSM's wife for 27 years. Unfortunately, at the time the FSM was issued his 20-year letter, the law stated that if a Reservist failed to make an election within 90 days of being issued a 20-year letter, the SBP election defaulted to option A, to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019835
The applicant states: * his discharge orders and DA Form 199 should be corrected to show his injury was caused by an instrumentality of war * his medical records clearly show his condition was caused from noise exposure from his occupation in the military * he worked on tanks and these vehicles are instruments of war 3. The applicant contends his military records clearly show his condition was caused by noise exposure from his occupation in the military (tank mechanic). The applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019837
The applicant requests, in effect, setting aside the decision of his Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) that he is unfit for military service and that he be reinstated in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). The applicant provides: * a copy of a letter from his doctor * a copy of Orders 09-131-00019, Headquarters, 88th Regional Support Command, dated 11 May 2009, transferring him to the Retired Reserve CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 9 February 2009, he received a PEB which determined he was unfit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019839
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the first award of the GCM for the period 8 August 1967 to 29 July 1969; b. deleting from his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019840
It also shows his 1 year, 6 months, and 13 days of AUS service and 1 year, 11 months, and 17 days of RA service, for total service of 3 years and 6 months. The military services issued the actual clemency discharges. The evidence of record shows he completed the alternative service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019842
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his primary military occupational specialty (MOS) was infantryman vice cook. On 24 May 2007, ABCMR denied the applicant's request for the CIB but awarded him the Republic of Korea War Service Medal and he was accordingly issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) on 11 January 2006. Notwithstanding the applicant's service in Korea and his sincerity, in the absence of evidence that show he held an infantry MOS and actively...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019846
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he made no Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) election of insurable interest coverage. However, Title 10, U. S. Code clearly provides that the applicant has the right to terminate his RCSBP election of an insurable interest, and that such request is to be effective on the first day of the month following receipt of such request by the Secretary concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019854
BOARD DATE: 20 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090019854 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. While the applicant's records do not contain the orders revoking his Parachutist Badge, he was convicted by court-martial for refusal to participate in a parachute jump. Since the preponderance of evidence indicates the applicant's Parachutist Badge was revoked, there is no basis to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019861
On 7 May 1981, the applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of the Expeditious Discharge Program and that he recommended the applicant receive a general discharge. On 12 May 1981, the applicant's commander recommended the applicant be discharged under the Expeditious Discharge Program and that he be given a General Discharge Certificate. The applicant contends he should have received a medical discharge because of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019862
The applicant requests that the reason for separation specified on her orders separating her from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), be corrected from "Medically Disqualified" to "Medical Disability" (this has been accepted as a request to change the applicant's discharge from a non-duty related disability discharge to a separation for a duty-related disability). If an EPTS condition is not aggravated by military service, the finding will be not in line of duty not due to own misconduct, EPTS....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019864
Her DD Form 214 shows she was retired in accordance with Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), paragraph 4-24B(2), by reason of temporary disability. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) 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. At the time of her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019865
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the GWOTSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in the Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the designated areas of eligibility (AOE) on or after 11 September 2001 to a future date to be determined. Based on the evidence of records, it appears the applicant had six separate deployments to Afghanistan. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019866
CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's available record contains a DA message, Commander U.S. Total Army Personnel Command, dated 201210ZOCT93, subject: Resignation for the Good of the Service, stating the resignation for the good of the service pertaining to the applicant was approved in accordance with Army Regulation 635-120 (Officer Resignations and Discharges), chapter 5, and that he would receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-120, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019867
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019881
The applicant requests correction of his records to reflect his awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device. 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) shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Vietnam Service Medal (VSM),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090019883
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Decorations and Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. He is also authorized the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation based on DAGO Number 8, dated 1974, an additional Overseas Service Bar, and four bronze service stars to be affixed to his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal based on his campaign participation. As...