ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020735
The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to support awarding the applicant the PH for being wounded in action in Korea on 22 March 1953 and by correcting item 27 and item 29 of his DD Form 214 accordingly. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the PH wounds incurred in action in Korea on 22 March 1953; b. amending item 27...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020736
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. The board recommended that the applicant be separated due to misconduct as a result of a civil conviction and that he be issued an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 26 April 1989, the separation authority approved the board's recommendation to discharge of the applicant under the provisions of chapter 14, section II of Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020738
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 5 October 1971, the applicant consulted with counsel and requested a 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). There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020740
A Soldier must be absent without leave (AWOL) at least 180 days to be classified as a deserter, he was AWOL 153 days. Army Regulation 625-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Although his record shows he was dropped from the rolls and carried in a desertion status, he was correctly discharged under Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020742
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show training as a medical corpsman, duty as a dental assistant at Fort Polk, LA, and his blood type. The applicant indicated he understood the implications attached to his request and that if his discharge request was accepted, he would normally be discharged under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020743
In his request for discharge, the applicant 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. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial with a characterization of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020745
The applicant states he was given an improper discharge under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct. In January 1982, the separation authority approved the command's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-33b(1), for patterns of misconduct. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the requirements and procedures for administrative discharge of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020746
Based on the applicant's period of service in Iraq he served in the Transition of Iraq (2 May 2003 - 28 June 2004) during his service in Iraq. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted Soldiers and warrant officers who have an infantry or special forces specialty, satisfactorily performed duty while assigned or attached as a member of an infantry, ranger or special forces unit of brigade, regimental, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020747
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following awards: * Presidential Unit Citation * Army Commendation Medal * Air Medal * Bronze Star Medal * Purple Heart 2. The applicant's name is not shown on the Vietnam Casualty Roster; his DA Form 20 does not show any combat wounds; his record is void of orders that show he was awarded the Purple Heart; and his available medical records do not indicate he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020748
The applicant was promoted to the rank of 1st lieutenant (1LT) in the Army of the United States on 22 February 1965 and in the USAR on 25 May 1965. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief. _______ _ _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 | 20090020750
Standard Form 600, dated 7 November 1968, Weed Army Hospital, Fort Irwin, CA, shows the entry "suffered alleged fragment wound to right foot in June 1968 in Vietnam; nothing in records. The evidence of record shows the applicant sustained a fragment wound to his right foot in Vietnam in or around June 1968. Notwithstanding his sincerity, in the absence of corroborating evidence that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, there is insufficient evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020752
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 10 July 1981, the applicant was notified he was being recommended for discharge from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-1, under the Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP). Issuance of an honorable discharge certificate was predicated upon proper military behavior and proficient performance of duty during the member's current...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020753
The applicant requests correction of his discharge date on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: * Orders 67-18, dated 7 April 1992 * DD Form 214 for the period ending 2 April 1987 * Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 7 April 1992 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, the applicants DD Form 214 properly reflects his separation date as 2 April 1987 and there is no basis on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020757
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 3 November 2004, the applicant was notified of his pending separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for commission of a serious offense (abuse of illegal drugs). The regulation shows that the SPD code of JKK as shown on the applicant's DD Form 214 is appropriate for involuntary discharge when the narrative...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020760
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her records as follows: * Award of 8 years and 11 months of constructive service credit (CSC) in order to establish her promotion eligibility to major (MAJ) as March 2001 * Adjustment of her date of rank (DOR) as a MAJ to an appropriate date to put her in the zone for promotion to lieutenant colonel * Correction of her education error * Informing the U.S. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020762
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows that based on his discharge date of 29 June 1973, the applicant would not have been qualified to have his discharge reviewed by the SDRB, which was required to review all less-than-fully-honorable administrative discharges issued between 4 August 1964 and 28 March 1973. Considering that these errors were in the applicant's favor and have been present in his record for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020765
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 18 December 1986, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020771
The applicant requests that his general discharge be affirmed. 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. Evidence shows that the applicant was properly and equitably discharged in accordance with the regulations in effect at the time and that the ADRB later upgraded the applicant's discharge from an undesirable discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020776
The applicant requests his two discharges from the Army National Guard (ARNG) and his completion of the Air Assault School and Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 13B (Cannon Crewman) Qualification Course be documented on his 2 October 1987 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant provides the following documents: * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Forms 22 (NGB Report of Separation and Record of Service) * Air Assault School Certificate of Training *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020778
The applicant provides his DD Form 214; a Service Member Deployment History - Outprocessing Verification; two deployment orders, dated 29 January 200 and 28 July 2003; and his DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document), dated 29 August 2003 in support of his application. Therefore, it would be appropriate to amend item 18 of his DD Form 214 to show his period of deployment in Afghanistan from 20030731 to 20030904. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020780
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant was discharged from active duty on 23 January 1976 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 for the good of the service with an undesirable discharge. However, at the time of the applicant's separation the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020786
There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. (2) Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020787
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of Orders 090-01, dated 31 March 2008, issued by Headquarters, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Contingency Operating Base (COB) Adder, Iraq, from his official military personnel file (OMPF). The evidence of record shows he was promoted to sergeant and began being paid in that rank effective 1 March 2008. Since the preponderance of evidence indicates the applicant was promoted to sergeant effective 1 March 2008, he should ensure a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020794
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his 1998 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect entitlement to the Korea Defense Service Medal. Records available to the Board indicate the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 28 April 1995.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020799
The applicant requests a change of the reentry code (RE code) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) from 3 to 1. Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular and Reserve Components Enlistment Program) states prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or reason for discharge. The applicant's request to change his RE code was carefully considered and not supported by the evidence.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020804
The applicant requests the character of service on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected from uncharacterized to honorable. The applicant states that while his DD Form 214 properly reflected his entry level status (since he had less than 180 days of active duty), because he was a Reservist he did not have the opportunity to serve over 180 days of active duty. As such, his service was properly uncharacterized.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020805
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect entitlement to Medical Corps (MC) Incentive Special Pay (ISP) from 1 October 2007 through 30 September 2008. The available evidence indicates the applicant was eligible for ISP commencing on 1 October 2007 but did not execute the ISP agreement due to deployment. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020806
The applicant requests correction of block 12f (Foreign Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Iraq. An error was made during the preparation of the applicant's DD Form 214 which resulted in the omission of his foreign service in block 12f. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from block 12f of his DD Form 214 the entry "0000 00 00"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020808
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090020808 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was awarded the ICM with one bronze service star; however, the evidence of record confirms that during his assignment in Iraq, participation credit was granted for the National Resolution (16 December 2005-9 January 2007) and Iraqi Surge (10 January 2007-31 December 2008) campaigns. As a result, it would be appropriate to correct his record and DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020810
Army Regulation 140-10, chapter 3, provides for Army Medical Department (AMEDD) officer removal and processing procedures. She was issued an order transferring her to the Retired Reserve effective 2 October 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing she submitted and was granted an extension of her MRD through 2 October 2009; b. amending Orders P10-910909 to show the date she was placed on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020811
A DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice), dated 14 December 2007, shows nonjudicial punishment (NJP) was imposed by the battalion commander against the applicant for her wrongful use of marijuana. The applicant's company commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate action to separate her from the U.S. Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020812
The applicant requests correction of his 27 October 2004 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by: * Upgrading his discharge to fully honorable * Changing both his reenlistment eligibility (RE) code to "3" and his separation program designator (SPD) code to a more favorable code * Changing the narrative reason for separation to alcohol rehabilitation failure * Granting travel and separation pay for him and his family members due to the change in his discharge *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020815
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), with an effective date of 21 January 2004, to show all of his military training. Item 26 (Education and Training Completed) of the DD Form 214, dated 8 December 1971, shows Traffic Analyst, 98C2O, USASA, 14 weeks, 1968; Tactical Analyst 232-F2, USASA, 3 weeks, 1970; ATP 21- 114 and Code of Conduct. " However, based on the governing regulation, these courses are not recorded on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020818
The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 18 April 2008, an Officer Evaluation Report (OER), for the period 18 August 2007 through 5 May 2008, from his official military personnel file (OMPF). It states application for removal of a DA Form 2627 from a Soldier's OMPF based on an error or injustice will be made to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). Neither the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020819
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) or Item 12d (Total Prior Active Service) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 1 May 1993. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the USAR on 17 September 1992 and she entered on ADT on 4 January 1993. This DD Form 214 properly shows no prior active service in Item 12d since records show she did not accrue any additional active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020820
The evidence does include a properly-constituted DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and a properly-constituted National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) that contain the authority and reason for the applicant's active duty and ARNG discharges. Army Regulation 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components Enlistment Program) states prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020822
The applicant's DA Form 24 (Service Record), section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service) for the period 10 September 1958 to 26 August 1961 shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout this period of service. There is no available record and the applicant did not provide any evidence to show that he completed Ranger training. However, evidence of record shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings for his qualifying period of service from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020823
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Valorous Unit Award, the Presidential Unit Citation, and the Iraq Campaign Medal. 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 her DD Form 214 the Valorous Unit Award, GWOTSM,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020826
The applicant also requests his total active Army service on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 18 May 1992 be corrected to show he completed 17 years of active service instead of 13 years. The applicant provides copies of: * his DD Form 214 with a separation date of 18 May 1992 * his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 29 October 1978 * eight pages from his military personnel record CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. He was issued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020827
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 reflects that he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with five bronze service stars to denote his participation in five campaigns in Korea and the United Nations Service Medal. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to show that he was assigned to a unit that was awarded occupation credit for Japan, there appears to be no basis to award him the AOM at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020829
BOARD DATE: 3 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090020829 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, on 6 March 1974, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), for unfitness, and issued a DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate). ___________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 | 20090020834
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. As such, there is no evidence he has a service-connected disability rating from the VA for PTSD. His military records show he was given medical and mental health evaluations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020835
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was separated for misconduct under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200 with a separation (SPD) code of "JKA" and an RE code of "3." The SPD code of "JKA" is the correct code for Soldiers separating under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct. His discharge under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200 was appropriate considering his quality of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020836
As relates to the issues raised in the subject OER, the board found there was insufficient evidence to show he: * displayed poor judgment and an inability to make decisions * demonstrated a lack of interpersonal and managerial skills in coordinating the actions of his officers and NCOs during mobilization * requested relief from his command * failed to prepare his command for deployment The board recommended he be retained in the Army and reassigned to a different unit. The board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020840
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the AGCM is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. ___________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 | 20090020841
The applicant states the following: * he was never informed he had to decline the SBP within 1 year of his divorce from his former spouse * he received no written communications from the military to keep him informed of these circumstances * the Tennessee Army National Guard requested that he complete a DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel) in 2008 for inclusion in his application for retired pay * he completed the DD Form 2656 and declined SBP 3. On 18 October 1991, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020842
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). b. paragraph 1-9d(2), "A member's service will be characterized as honorable by the commanding officer authorized to take such action or higher authority when a member is eligible for or subject to separation and it has been determined that he merits an honorable discharge under the following standards: (1) has conduct ratings of at least "Good"; (2) has efficiency ratings of at least "Fair"; (3)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020843
The available records do not contain an MEB. There are no medical records or other documents which show the applicant was unable to perform her civilian or military duties. Medical evidence of record provided by the applicant shows she was released from active duty for non-compliance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020844
The applicant provides a: * DD Form 214 * Certification of Military Service * DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment Document) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Evidence of record shows the applicant was inducted on 14 January 1969 and honorably discharged on 30 June 1971, data which is properly reflected on his Certification of Military Service. Additionally, his period of prior active service (from 14 January 1969 to 30 June 1971, a total of 2 years, 5 months, and 17 days) is properly reflected in item 18b...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090020845
The regulation further specifies that the Chief, Office of Promotions, is the approval authority for all current year criteria requests for exception to non-statutory promotion requirements (i.e., civilian education), and that requests must contain complete justification and be received prior to the board convening date. The evidence of record shows the applicant was twice considered for promotion to CPT but he was not selected by reason of not being educationally qualified. As a result,...