ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020602
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was discharged from the Army on 13 August 1949 in the rank of staff sergeant. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. A review of the available records does not show the applicant was discharged from the Army in the rank of staff sergeant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020603
The applicant indicated his mind was made up to be released and the file was to be forwarded for processing; (2) between 1 November 2005 and 29 November 2007, there are a number of entries showing requests for information, records updates, and/or offers of additional USAR and active duty opportunities; (3) on 9 January 2007, a general mailing was sent to all USAR captains notifying then of the upcoming promotion board; (4) on 29 August 2007, in follow-up correspondence the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020605
He enlisted in the Regular Army on 21 August 1958, served in Korea from 6 May 1960 to 6 June 1961, and was honorably released from active duty on 8 June 1961. The KDSM is authorized to members of the armed forces who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea from 28 July 1954 to a date to be determined. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090020605 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020609
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FFM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), American Defense Service Medal (ADSM), and the Army of Occupation Medal (AOM) with Japan Clasp. Therefore, the FSM's should be awarded the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantry Badge and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show this award. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020611
Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Records show that the applicant participated in two campaign periods during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 19 May 1969...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020621
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence shows the applicant served 11 months and 20 days in Iraq; therefore, item 12f of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to reflect this service. The applicant's contention that his Iraq service dates in Item 18 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show 30 October 2003 through 2 November 2004 was also carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020624
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was promoted to the rank of sergeant/pay grade E-5 in April or May 2003. He did not depart Iraq until September 2003 and returned to Fort Bragg where he remained until he was released from active duty in pay grade E-4 in April 2004. 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 or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020626
The applicant requests the records of his father, a deceased former service member (FSM), be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart. The WD AGO Form 106 submitted by the applicant in support of his request for award of the Purple Heart to his father was completed the day the FSM was separated from active duty at the separation center at Fort Bliss, Texas. In October 2009, the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 was corrected by officials at the Army's Military Awards Branch to reflect additional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020627
His spouse did not sign the DD Form 2656 under Section XII (SBP Spouse Concurrence) to indicate she concurred with the SBP decision made by her spouse. The applicant's RAS, dated 2 November 2009, shows that he is paying SBP coverage, spouse only, in the amount of $265.92. An election to decline to participate in the SBP must be made prior to the effective date of retirement or else coverage automatically defaults to full spouse (or child only coverage, if applicable) coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020630
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 "JRA" Separation Code is the correct code for Soldiers separating under chapter 15, Army Regulation 635-200, Homosexual Conduct (Acts). The evidence of record shows the applicants RE code was assigned based on the fact that she was separated under the provisions of chapter 15 of Army Regulation 635-200 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020634
The available records do not show that the applicant ever petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for a change to the character of his service within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-9a(1), states a separation will be described as entry-level with service uncharacterized if processing is initiated while a Soldier is in an entry-level status, except when characterization under other than honorable conditions is authorized under the reason...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020638
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Army Commendation Medal (3 awards), the Vietnam Service Medal, the Aircraft Crewman Badge, and the Air Medal (2 awards). Therefore, he should have received the Good Conduct Medal for the period 30 June 1966 to 29 June 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020641
The applicant states that his discharge should be upgraded because: * he fulfilled his 2-year enlistment obligation * he served his country dutifully and honorably * circumstances that were not military issues caused him to go absent without leave (AWOL) and unfortunately a chapter 10 discharge 3. The record does contain a properly constituted DD Form 214 which shows the applicant was discharged on 16 April 1993 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020642
The applicant's DD Form 220 shows he completed a period of active service from 9 June 1997 to 15 August 1997 during which time he completed basic training. This form does not contain any entries that show the applicant was injured during this period of active duty or while attending basic training. There is no evidence of record and the applicant has not submitted any evidence that shows he had a medical condition which would have warranted him being considered by an MEBD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020643
On 28 April 1965, the separation authority approved the recommendation for separation and directed that he be issued an undesirable discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-208, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel for unfitness.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020646
There is no evidence in his records showing he was wounded or injured during his service in Vietnam. There are no orders in his military personnel records awarding him the Purple Heart. ___________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 | 20090020648
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 7 April 1971 in accordance with the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and his service was characterized as under other than honorable conditions. The applicant contends his under other than honorable conditions discharge should be upgraded because he was supposed to get 30 days of leave when he returned from Vietnam, but was only authorized 5 days of leave, which was insufficient time to care for his mother who had been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020649
The applicant's DD Form 1883 informed him his RCSBP election was an irrevocable decision. However, the applicant's DD Form 2656, dated 8 December 2007, is incomplete and the applicant's signature verifying his election of full coverage is not contained on this form. The evidence of record shows` the applicant and his wife signed the DD Form 1883 electing reduced annuity coverage with a base amount of $600.00.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020651
Army Regulation 635-40 governs the evaluation of physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. Soldiers of the Reserve Component eligible for processing under this paragraph are those who incur a disability from an injury determined to be the proximate result of performing (1) Annual Training (AT), active duty special work (ADSW), active duty for training (ADT) with or without pay, or temporary tour of active duty (TTAD)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020653
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 24 May 1978, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. His DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020654
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 16 December 1976, nonjudicial punishment (NJP) was imposed against him for two specifications of failure to go to his place of duty. However, his records contain a DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) which shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 5 October 1977 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 13-5a, due to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020655
The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020656
On 28 February 1979, a warrant officer in the applicant's unit recommended his expeditious discharge from active duty under the provisions of chapter 5, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) because of a poor attitude/lack of motivation, lack of self discipline, failure to show promotion potential, and inability to adapt socially. f. He further stated he and his family wanted the action granted as expeditiously as possible. Such personnel were issued a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020662
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, and the Presidential Battle Citation. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Army Commendation Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, and Presidential Battle Citation. With respect to the Presidential Unit Citation, the evidence of record shows he served...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020665
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 with an under honorable conditions character of service and that he completed 10 months and 14 days of creditable active military service. Otherwise, return to duty or referral for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separations) was directed. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020668
The applicant requests award of the officer accession bonus (OAB). In a 5 September 2009 sworn statement, the applicant's recruiter stated he had completed the accession paperwork at the applicant's home in June 2008, including the OAB addendum. The applicant's recruiter states in a sworn statement that the applicant was eligible for and properly completed the necessary paperwork to receive the OAB prior to accepting his commission.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020669
Therefore, his DD Form 214 for the period ending 5 October 1972 should include the: * Purple Heart * Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award) * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation BOARD VOTE: __X____ ___X____ ____X___ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING ________ ________ ________ DENY APPLICATION BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020672
A Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) did not give his back [pain] a rating, despite a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) physician's finding that it was an unfitting condition. The PEB, under the authority of the USAPDA, will consider the results of the MEB, as well as the requirements of the Soldiers MOS, in determining fitness. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for disability ratings for back pain, arthritis in a toe, his hips, and migraine headaches.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020673
The applicant requests his first name be corrected to read Charlie instead of Charles on his orders and certificate for his third Meritorious Service Medal. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020676
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general or honorable discharge. He was sentenced to confinement for 12 months and a BCD. 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 | 20090020678
There is no evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal with 2 bronze service stars or Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle, Grenade, and Bayonet Bars. Records also show the applicant qualified for award of the ICM in lieu of the GWOTEM based on his service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State Army National Guard records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020687
BOARD DATE: 25 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090020687 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 AR20090009307, dated 14 October 2009. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and criteria concerning individual military awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020697
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his office, grade, rank, or rating. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020701
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states the SSN in item 3 of his DD Form 214 is incorrect. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant upon his REFRAD on 14 November 1968 lists the SSN he now claims is incorrect in item 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020702
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides for award of the Purple Heart to a member of the Armed Force of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may die after being wounded in any action against an enemy of the U.S. Substantiating...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020705
The applicant requests correction of his records to show the second award of the Purple Heart for injuries received on 23 September 1944. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. There is no evidence of record nor did the applicant provide any evidence which shows he was wounded by enemy action on 23 September 1944.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020708
The FSMs military records are not available to the Board for review. A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. On 17 April 1919, the FSM was honorably discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020710
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal. The applicant has provided evidence showing that he served on the SS Exiria from 11 July 1944 to 30 September 1944, under the command and control of the Army Transportation Corps. This law did not extend to service awards authorized by the United States Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020712
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to at least a general discharge. 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 | 20090020713
On 15 August 2003, the applicant was discharged and received an uncharacterized separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-11 (Separation of Personnel Who Did Not Meet Procurement Medical Fitness Standards) 6. Such characterization is normally inappropriate for Soldiers separated under the provisions of paragraph 5-11; and b. paragraph 5-11 states Soldiers who were not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness standards when accepted for enlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020714
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 79V3O (Retention and Transition Noncommissioned Officer (NCO)). However, there is no evidence of record showing he held this MOS at any time during this period of active duty. In view of the above, the applicant's DD Form 214 should be changed to show he held MOS 79V3O during this period of active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020716
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. On 28 August 1984, the applicants unit commander initiated action to separate her under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, for entry level status performance and conduct. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020721
The applicant requests that his 1992 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he completed the Air Assault School at Fort Rucker, Alabama, in 1991 and that he performed duties in military occupational specialty (MOS) 91B4O while stationed at Evans Army Community Hospital, Fort Carson, Colorado. There is no evidence the applicant was ever awarded any other MOS besides MOS 91A1O. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020724
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 award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant's contention in regard to correction of his records to show the ARCOM is acknowledged and is supported by the evidence of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020725
He would like his records corrected to show all Purple Heart medals that he is entitled to based on his wounds. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the following awards: * National Defense Service Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Bronze Star Medal 7. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020729
He served a period of qualified service for award of the SWASM as evidenced by his DA Form 2-1 and item 18 of his DD Form 214. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the AGCM for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 29 June 1989 through 29 November 1991 and to add this award to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020730
The applicant states the following: * he accepted the discharge because he did not want to go through a court-martial, even though the offense did not occur * the Army policy for drug testing is so definitive and the Army does not believe there is room for error * he served the Army honorably for 11 years and his type of discharge does not reflect his overall service 3. The applicant's service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020731
The applicant requests that DA Forms 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER)) covering the periods 1 January 2006 through 21 May 2006 and 22 May 2006 through 15 October 2006 be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF). The applicant's NCOER covering the period 1 January 2006 through 21 May 2006 is properly filed in his military records in accordance with the governing regulation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020732
The applicant provides: * Service personnel records * Deployment reports * Service medical records * DVA records CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His reenlistment eligibility worksheet, dated 18 September 2006, states he is currently on profile, he started his physical but needs medical records from DVA to complete, and that Military Occupational Specialty Medical Retention Board (MMRB) processing was initiated for his injury. Army Regulation 135-178 (Separation of Enlisted Personnel)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020734
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. The appropriate authority (a major general) approved his request on 19 November 1987 and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions.