ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020449
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Evidence shows the applicants records contain an administrative error which does not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the CMSD-St. Louis administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show the American Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal on his WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020453
The applicant states, in effect, he was promoted to pay grade E-7 in April 2008 and informed in June 2009 he had to retire by 31 July 2009. He then requested a waiver so he could retire in pay grade E-7. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was honorably released from active duty on 31 July 2009 and placed on the Retired List in the rank/grade of SFC/E-7 on 1 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020460
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 March 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090020460 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The available NGB Form 22 does not show the reason for discharge or characterization of service. Her records show she enlisted in the USAR for a period of 3 years on 30 November 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020461
On 11 May 1994, his immediate commander initiated separation action against him in accordance with chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 for a pattern of misconduct. On 17 May 1994, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct and directed the applicant be furnished a general under honorable conditions discharge. The DD Form 214 he was issued confirms he was discharged under the provisions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020462
She adds that in the original Record of Proceedings, the Board only considered her heart and lungs were still in good condition in June 2007 but failed to consider documented evidence of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with disabling migraines; reactive airway disease with documented severe reactions to pepper spray; and severe airway problems resulting from continued violation of pepper spray medical profile, including a later diagnosis of irritant induced asthma, fibromyalgia, and other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020463
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 14 September 1970, the applicant consulted with counsel and voluntarily requested a discharge under the provision of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations-Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 (Discharge for the Good of the Service). The evidence of record shows the applicant received six Article 15s and three courts-martial during the period of service under review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020467
The applicant requests correction or removal of a Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) covering the period July 2005 through December 2005 from his official military personnel file (OMPF). On 21 September 2009, the applicant submitted an appeal to the NCOER in question to the U.S. Army Enlisted Records and Evaluation Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, requesting that Parts IVd and V of his NCOER either be blocked out or that the entire NCOER in question be removed from his OMPF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020468
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It states, in pertinent part, that in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, that it required treatment by medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. Therefore, it would not be appropriate to award the FSM the PH at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020469
The applicant's military records contain a DD Form 2366 showing he enrolled in the MGIB on 18 September 2000. Although the applicant's record does not contain documentation showing he served in Afghanistan, the Service Member Deployment History Outprocessing Verification provided by counsel shows the applicant was present for duty for 130 days in Kandahar, Afghanistan during the period 2 February 2002 to 12 June 2002. The evidence of record shows the applicant enrolled in the MGIB on 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020470
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an 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. While the applicant did not request correction of item 10b of his DD Form 214, it appears this entry was transcribed in error; therefore, it would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020475
Paragraph 5-38 of Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, stated enlisted personnel who concealed an arrest record which did not result in civil court conviction could be discharged. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by reissuing a DD Form 214 for the applicant's period of service from 21 August 1974 to 12 December 1974 with the following corrections: * remove the entry "Fraud Entry" in item 18 * adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020476
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20080014932, on 2 December 2008. The applicant's military records are not available for review with this case; however, his DD Form 214 shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 6 April 1989 and he held military occupational specialty (MOS) 11M (Fighting Vehicle Infantryman). In the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020477
The applicant requests he be placed in an active drill status and receive pay and allowances he was denied and any promotions he would have been eligible for after being improperly placed in the Retired Reserve. The letter from the DAIG states the applicant was improperly transferred to the Retired Reserve without counseling. The USARC IG's response to the applicant's request for reinstatement did not provide a reason for his transfer to the Retired Reserve or the reason they could not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020479
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on the period of his honorable active duty service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show this service medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020480
The applicant requests his social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and his DA Form 3522 (Certificate of Appreciation) be corrected to show his SSN as 510-**-****. Item 3 (SSN) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows his SSN as 501-**-****. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * amending item 3 of his DD Form 214 to show 510-**-****...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020481
The applicant further states that the Board stated his name did not appear on the Vietnam Casualty List and used this to support the decision to deny his application. In support of his request for reconsideration, the applicant provides copies of his Enlisted Disability Retirement Orders, a prescription from his medical doctor, and a letter from NARA. The available evidence contains no orders, or other documents confirming the injuries the applicant received to his chest and hand were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020482
The applicant, on behalf of his father, a former service member (FSM), requests corrected of his father's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant contends that the records of his father, a FSM, should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart. Regrettably, absent evidence which conclusively shows he sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action, and that he was treated by medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020483
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests reconsideration of his request for correction of Item 3a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 23 October 1964, to show his rank as specialist four (SP4)/pay grade E-4. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army in pay grade E-1 on 26 October 1961, for 3 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020484
The applicant requests a reconsideration to have his Separation Program Designator (SPD) Code be upgraded and to receive disability compensation for a sleep disorder. The Board reviewed the application under the determination that the applicant was requesting a correction to his separation program designator (SPD). Army Regulation 15185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020485
The applicant requests that his deceased father be awarded two Silver Stars and two additional awards of the Bronze Star Medal; however, there are no orders or other evidence in his Official Military Personnel File authorizing these awards. Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet 672-1 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows that during his service with the Heavy Mortar Company of the 180th Infantry Regiment in Korea, this unit was awarded the Distinguished Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020491
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Action Badge (CAB). The narrative on the certificate states he was awarded the CAB for having been personally present and under direct hostile enemy fire during combat operations in Iraq on 2 February 2003. There is no evidence in the applicant's records showing he was recommended for or awarded the CAB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020492
On 22 March 1993, the applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, due to entry level performance and conduct. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-9, provides, in pertinent part, that a separation will be described as an entry level separation with service uncharacterized, if processing is initiated while a Soldier is in entry level...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020500
The applicant states her military records show an incorrect year of birth, which she requests be corrected. The record contains no evidence that the applicant requested retired pay at an earlier date or that upon receipt of her 2004 birth certificate attempted to correct her records at that time. A copy of this decisional document, along with the application and the supporting evidence provided, which shows her year of birth as 1940 on her birth certificate, will be filed in her Official...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020512
The applicant states that he was awarded the CIB during his service with 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division, from December 1967 to December 1968; however, his DD Form 214 does not show this award. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States and entered active duty on 14 July 1967.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020514
It stated that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. The applicant's DD Form 214 currently reflects 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....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020521
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show he was assigned to Battery A, 318th Field Artillery Battalion. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: While the applicant contends he was proud to be in "A" Battery, there is no available evidence and he has provided none to show his last unit of assignment was Battery A.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020541
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 01 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090020541 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests the 19 July 2008 orders for his second award of the Army Good Conduct Medal be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF). A review of the applicant's performance section of his OMPF and military personnel records jacket on the Personnel Electronic Records Management System revealed a copy of the 19 July 2008 and 30 September 2008 Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020545
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. * RE-4 - Individuals separated from last period of service with a nonwaivable disqualification (refer to Army Regulation 601-280). When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020546
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant contends his undesirable discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020549
There is no evidence in the available military service records that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart. Records also show the NPRC authorized the applicant the POW Medal; however, his discharge document was not corrected to show the award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in the ETO on 7 August 1944; and b. correcting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020555
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), Item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) to show a number other than (xxx-xx-2333). The evidence of record shows the applicant used SSN "xxx-xx-2333" upon his enlistment in the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020560
BOARD DATE: 27 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090020560 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence in his available service records which shows he suffered a wound/injury that resulted from hostile action or that he was treated for such wound/injury. Regrettably, absent evidence which conclusively shows he sustained wounds/injuries as a result of hostile action, that he was treated by medical personnel for those wounds/injuries, and that this treatment was made a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020563
Soldiers do not know they should request a medical board. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13, sets forth the policy and procedures for separation because of personality disorder, and states, under the guidance in chapter 1, section II, a Soldier with less than 24 months of active duty service, as of the date separation proceedings are initiated, may be separated for personality disorder (not amounting to disability (see Army Regulation 635-40)) that interferes with assignment or with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020564
CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. It is appropriate to correct the record to include these courses 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 | 20090020567
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows that the FSM was inducted into the Army of the United States under the name "Elbert H. P____," not "Henry E. ____________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 | 20090020570
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The applicant contends that his SSN should be corrected to show "x64-7x-7114" in his military records. The original SSN verification document used to prepare his DD Form 214 and supporting military records was not available for the Board's review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020571
The applicant requests upgrade of his general under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. Although an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally issued under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, it appears that his chain of command and final separation authority considered his record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020573
He states timely filing was not an issue because his condition went undiagnosed until after his 1996 discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR). The applicant provides the following: a. There is no evidence in available records or provided by the applicant that he was unable to perform his military duties as a result of any medical conditions or difficulties.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020574
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. In his request for discharge, he indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charges against him or of a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a discharge under other honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020578
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military service records do not contain general orders awarding him the Purple Heart and his name is not listed on the Vietnam Casualty Roster. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of his record to show award of the Purple Heart or exposure to Agent Orange.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020579
On 6 April 1983, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 2 May 1983, the applicant was discharged accordingly. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020582
The applicant requests 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) be corrected by adding 2 bronze service stars to his Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). As a result, absent any evidence of a disqualification for the award it would be appropriate and serve the interest of justice and equity to award the applicant the AGCM for his qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020586
The applicant requests, in effect, that her mother be given Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity payments from the date of her father's death. On 12 December 1984, the FSM was placed on the Retired List with authorization for retired pay. Public Law 92-425, the SBP, enacted 21 September 1972, provided that military members could elect to have their retired pay reduced to provide for an annuity after death to surviving dependents.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020595
The applicant provides: * four memoranda from the Human Resources Command (HRC), St. Louis, MO (HRC-STL) returning her evaluation reports and asking for additional statements * results from the ASRB * formal equal opportunity (EO) complaint summary memorandum * various memoranda signed by members of her chain of command, including statements from her rating chain reference errors in the report * sign-in roster showing she was present for duty on the day the report was forwarded to HRC * DA...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020596
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020597
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he completed 4 years of creditable active service. Item 12d, obtained from previously-issued DD Forms 214, shows the total amount of prior active military service less lost time, if any (if not applicable, enter, "00 00 00").
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020598
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020599
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically discharged. Thus, the evidence the applicant provides does not support his contention that he had a physically unfitting condition at the time of his discharge. ____________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 | 20090020600
The commanding general directed discharge characterized as under other than honorable conditions and reduction to pay grade E-1. Orders were published and, effective 20 April 2008, the applicant was so discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 135-178 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve Enlisted Administrative Separations). Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), paragraph 2-5 states, "The Army Board for Correction of Military Records begins its...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020601
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and that she served in Bosnia-Herzegovina in support of Operations Joint Endeavor/Guard. While the certificate indicates the applicant served in support of Operation Joint Endeavor/Guard, there is insufficient corroborating...