ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021377
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his total foreign service as follows: * Service in Panama from 6 September 1994 to 1 June 1998 * Service in Colombia from 7 July 1999 to 23 September 1999 * Service in Colombia from 14 January 2003 to 1 April 2003 * Service in Bolivia from 8 January 2001 to 4 April 2001 * Service in Peru from 1 October 2001 to 1 December 2001 * Service in Bolivia from 30 June 2003 to 5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021378
The applicant's military records show he served in the Regular Army from 10 September 1975 to 9 September 1978 and in the U.S. Army Reserve from 10 September 1978 to 25 June 1979. He provided a copy of his letter to the AGDRB, dated 19 November 2009, wherein he stated although he had worn the E-9 rank and served as a SGM for over 3 years, he had not completed 2 years of service after completing the Sergeants Major Academy, so he was retired as an E-8. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021380
The applicant requests that her under other than honorable conditions discharge be changed to a medical discharge. The applicant's service medical records are not available for review. There is no available medical evidence showing the applicant had any medical condition prior to her discharge on 16 October 1981.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021383
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). Absent evidence to the contrary, the applicant's UOTHC discharge is presumed to be appropriate and the evidence does not support an upgrade to a GD or an HD. _______ _ _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 | 20090021386
On 1 August 1967, the applicant was assigned service number US ## - ### - 807 and was inducted into the Army of the United States for 2 years. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit award. 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 1 August 1967 to 31 July 1969; b. showing that, in addition to the awards already shown on his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021397
The applicant requests he be issued the awards listed on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Service - Honorable Discharge) and that he be awarded the Parachutist Badge. The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal based upon the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and Parachutist...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021399
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090021399 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Therefore, none of the details contained in his personal statement provide a sufficient basis for clemency in the form of upgrading the characterization of the discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021401
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. In fact, the statement that he provided at the time of his discharge shows he indicated he wanted to be discharged because the Army was not what he thought it would be and he wanted to return to his old job.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021404
On 3 November 1978, he was seen regarding pain to his left shoulder and left leg resulting from the accident the day prior. The evidence shows the applicant voluntarily requested discharge from the Army in lieu of trial by court-martial. The applicant's record is void of any evidence and he did not provide any evidence showing the injuries he sustained in the bus accident contributed to his misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021406
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge from the Army National Guard (ARNG) from a general under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. However, his record contains several unsatisfactory participation notification letters as well as a properly-constituted NGB Form 22 that shows he was discharged by reason of continued absence from UTA's with a general discharge. The evidence of record shows he did not do so.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021408
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant states he was discharged for misconduct (serious offense). Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 15 May 2007 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, due to misconduct (serious offense) with a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021416
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general discharge (GD). The applicant was discharged with a BCD on 12 July 1988.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021418
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the available record showing he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant's record is void of any orders or other documents indicating he was awarded the Purple Heart by proper authority while serving on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021419
The applicant requests that Section A, item 7 (Previous Military Service Upon Enlistment-Reenlistment) of his DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document-Armed Forces of the United States), dated 19 August 2008, be corrected by adding his prior active military service. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record shows prior to the applicant's enlistment in the Army on 19 August 2008, he served 4 years, 3 months, and 13 days active duty in the USN and 1 year, 7 months, and 3 days of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021420
On 4 September 2008, the separation authority approved the unit commander's request and directed that the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(1), with a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes), in effect at the time of the applicant's separation, provided the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021421
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. However, his reconstructed record contains a properly constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 1 August 1991 under the provisions of paragraph 14-12(c) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), for misconduct - commission of a serious offense with an under honorable conditions characterization of service. However, his record contains a properly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021423
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his date of appointment in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) as 26 August 2005. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show his date of appointment in the USAR as 26 August 2005. The evidence of record clearly shows that the DA Form 5074-1 was changed from 26 August 2005 to 7 November 2005.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021424
Pertinent Army regulations provide 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. It provides that a DCSS is an official notification from a Soldier, other than one in his or her initial term, having 4 or more years of service for pay purposes at ETS who refuses to take action (reenlist/extend) to meet the service remaining requirements (SRR) for an assignment, school, or promotion. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021425
The applicant provides the following: * A rebuttal to the Advisory Opinion from the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) * A copy of a letter to the VA * A copy of his VA decision letter * A copy of the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) proceedings * A copy of the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) proceedings * A copy of his medical records * A copy of a DD Form 214N (Report of Separation from Active Duty), dated 30 June 1977 * A copy of a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021427
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars; b. awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021428
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request to correct item 11 (Primary Specialty) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show military occupational specialty (MOS) 88M2O (Motor Transport Operator) and MOS 11B2O (Infantryman). The applicant provides: * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings Docket Number AR20090003328, dated 7 July 2009 * DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record - II) * DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021437
The applicant states he was unaware of a Fiscal Year 2005 (FY05) medical special pay message permitting a concurrent special pay obligation with post-residency fellowship training obligations. The AMEDD Special Pay Branch recommends the applicant be retroactively authorized MSP of $12,000.00 per year for 2 years for the period 1 July 2005-30 June 2007, but states he has already received the requested MISP payments. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021438
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions discharge and that the reason for his separation be changed. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 15 November 1993, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 3, by reason of court-martial with a bad conduct discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the final discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021439
The applicant states, in effect, the subject orders awarding her the Army Good Conduct Medal - first and second awards - are incorrect as to the dates or period of service, and she has correct orders in her records for these awards. A Detachment, 516th Personnel Services Battalion, Permanent Orders 26-226, awarded the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 27 May 1998 to 26 May 2001. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021440
The applicant states that he was dismissed from the Army on 31 January 2002 as a result of a general court-martial conviction but he was never issued a DD Form 214. If no DD Form 214 is available, issue a "Statement of Service" or transcript of military record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding the Official Statement of Service, issued by USAHRC-STL on 2 April 2004 and b. issuing the applicant a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021442
The applicant requests correction of the U.S. Army Reserve unsatisfactory participation code in his Montgomery G.I. He states that he maintained contact with the 259th Quartermaster Battalion located in Utah following completion of his officer basic training. Two DA Forms 1380 show the applicant's unit was in Utah and that he completed his assigned Reserve duties (commonly known as "drill") on alternate dates during the months of January and March 1990.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021451
There are no orders available in the applicant's service records or in the ADCARS index of award orders awarding the applicant the Bronze Star Medal for his service in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, without the publication of official military orders announcing this award, the applicant is not entitled to have his records corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021452
Items 8 (Prior Military Service) of his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) indicates he previously served as a cadet in the USCG Academy from 10 July 1959 to 28 December 1960. He completed 1 year, 11 months, and 29 days of total Army active service which is correctly shown in items 24a (1) of his DD Form 214. With respect to item 24b, his DD Form 214 correctly shows completion of 1 year, 5 months, and 8 days of active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021455
There are no orders for the Purple Heart in the applicant's service personnel records. However, there are no orders for the Purple Heart in the available records. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant provided no evidence which shows he was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021458
She was then transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) but was not promoted to 1LT until 30 May 1997, nearly 3 years after her appointment. If she can provide documentation to verify she met all promotion requirements on 1 October 1996, her DOR to 1LT should be changed to 1 October 1996. Army Regulation 135-155 (Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers other than General Officers) provides policy for selecting and promoting commissioned officers of both the ARNG and the USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021467
The orders announced award of the BSM to Mr. B____ T____ and five other members of the applicant's unit. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the BSM. Although the available evidence indicates a Member of Congress presented the BSM to the applicant on 11 November 2009, the evidence of record does not show he was formally recommended for the award, that a formal recommendation was approved by the appropriate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021468
The applicant states her orders indicate she served during OEF instead of OIF even though her unit was deployed to Kuwait. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the GWOTEM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who deployed abroad for service in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) operations on or after 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. The evidence of record shows the applicant was on active duty after 11 September 2001 for more...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021469
The applicant states that he was injured in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) on 22 February 1970 and the paperwork was done; however, he never received the Purple Heart. The applicant submitted a copy of the Daily Staff Journal or Duty Officer's Log, dated 22 February 1970, which shows he received a scratch under the eye while serving in the RVN. Based on the evidence of record, the applicant has not established a basis for award of the Purple Heart or to have it added to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021478
The applicant states his unit's operations officer states very clearly he should have been awarded a Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in December 1967. The applicant provides copies of his military occupational specialty (MOS) orders, his Special Forces Tab orders, a letter from his unit's operations officer, two statements former service members, and his 2009 Record of Proceedings. The available evidence contains no orders or other documents confirming the applicant was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021479
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the following awards: * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) * Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM) * Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) * Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) * Valorous Unit Award (VUA) * Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) * Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) * Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM) 2. There is no evidence in the applicant's records that shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021480
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 23 January 1969. He further acknowledged he understood that if his discharge request were accepted, he may be discharged under conditions other than honorable and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021481
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect, the presumption of regularity that may normally permit the Board to assume the Army acted properly in characterizing his service does not apply for the following reasons: a. he feels it is an injustice for him to continue suffering the adverse consequences of a bad discharge; b. he believes under current Army standards he would not have received the same discharge; c. he had average conduct and efficiency...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021484
The applicant provides a copy of his previously-submitted WD AGO Form 106, dated 10 June 1946, and a copy of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation), dated 11 June 1946, in support of his request. The applicant submitted a copy of a WD AGO Form 106, dated 10 June 1946, that shows his personnel records at the time contained no evidence of authorization for award of the Purple Heart but a claim was made for this award due to shrapnel wounds to his hand near Bayreuth,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021487
The applicant states his effective date of rank to specialist four was 20 March 1974 and he was separated on 19 June 1974. The applicant's request to have his DD Form 214 corrected to show he was a specialist/E-4 at the time of his separation was carefully considered and there is sufficient evidence to grant relief. The applicant's record contains official orders that show he was promoted to specialist four prior to his release from active duty and therefore it would be appropriate to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021490
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge and change of his reentry (RE) code so he may reenter military service. Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. On 11 October 2007, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021494
The applicant requests upgrade of her general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 31 August 2007, the applicant was counseled on her failure to submit an adequate FCP and informed that her chain of command was initiating separation proceedings under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-8 (Involuntary Separation Due to Parenthood). The applicant's request to upgrade her general discharge to an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021496
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect all of the awards reflected on the DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards) issued by the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center (ARPERCEN). ARPERCEN authorized the issuance of awards of the BSM with "V" Device and two oak leaf clusters, the Purple Heart, the Air Medal with Numeral 7, the ARCOM with one oak leaf cluster, the Army Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021497
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The record shows four nonjudicial punishments and a civilian conviction during his period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021500
The applicant states: * he received the Purple Heart and it is not on his DD Form 214 * he has the DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) for his Purple Heart * he was given the medal by his Brigade Commander while in Afghanistan 3. In support of his claim, the applicant provided a DA Form 4187 which shows his chain of command requested the applicant be awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 18 October 2008 in Afghanistan. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021501
The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (2nd Award), and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Hourglass and M device. With respect to award of the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, the evidence of record shows the applicants immediate commander awarded him the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal for service from 10 December 1986 through 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021504
This pamphlet shows the 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry, was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation during a period of time the applicant was assigned to the unit based on Department of the Army General Orders Number 59, dated 1969. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021505
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Army National Guard on 23 February 1977 and served until he was issued a general discharge and involuntarily ordered to active duty on 11 July 1978. The applicant stated that he understood he could request this discharge for the good of the service because charges had been preferred against him under the UCMJ which authorized the imposition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021509
There are no orders for the Purple Heart or Bronze Star Medal in the applicant's service personnel records. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provided no evidence which shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence in which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021511
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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides the Army's awards policy. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 24 of his DD Form 214 by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021512
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a second award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and a third award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). 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. There are no...