ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021518
On 20 September 1979, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the applicant receive a UOTHC discharge. Although an honorable discharge (HD) or GD is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate. The applicant's overall record of service did not support the issue of a GD by the separation authority at the time of his discharge and does not support an upgrade now.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021521
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. He further acknowledged he understood that if his discharge request was accepted, he may be discharged under conditions other than honorable and furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Discharge Certificate. At the time of the applicant's separation, an under other than honorable discharge was normally appropriate for a member who was discharged for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021523
While the applicant claims he has honorably served in civilian life since his discharge, that in itself is not mitigating on the period of service in question or the misconduct which served as the basis for upgrading his under other than honorable conditions 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021525
The applicant requests correction of the date of birth that is shown on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States). His available military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 16 April 1952. _______ _ 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 | 20090021528
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 | 20090021529
The applicant states his correct SSN is XXX-XX-1530 and his correct DOB is 17 December 1946. A DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), completed and signed by the applicant on 20 June 1966, shows his DOB as 17 December 1946. A DA Form 3027 (U.S. Army Request for National Agency Check (NAC)), dated 12 July 1966, shows the applicant's military service number as USXXXXX962, his SSN as XXX-XX-1530, and his DOB is entered as 17 December 1946.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021530
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that she be discharged with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021534
The applicant provides the following supporting evidence: a. DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with a separation date of 8 January 1971; b. DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) showing he was recommended for the Army Commendation Medal by the commander of the 551st Medical Company (Ambulance), Fort Lewis, WA, for service from 30 July 1970 to 10 January 1971; and c. General Order Number 1 issued by Headquarters, 62nd Medical Group, Fort Lewis,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021540
The applicant requests the duty military occupational specialty (MOS) 55A (Ammunition Helper) in item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) be changed to read 55B (Ammunition Storage Specialist). Item 38 of the applicant's DA Form 20 shows duty MOS 55A, principle duty ammunition helper, organization and station 23rd Ordnance Company, U.S. Army Europe, effective 6 June 1966. Therefore, there is no way to conclude whether the applicant was assigned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021544
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record fails to show any error or injustice related to the applicants promotion consideration and/or non-selection. Absent evidence of any error or injustice in the selection process, it is presumed it was the objection best judgment of the selection board at the time that the applicant was not among the best qualified within his MOS based on the Army need when he was considered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021545
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 26 May 1969 to show award of the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge, Combat Action Ribbon, and Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device. Therefore, the entry on the Vietnam casualty roster and the award certificate provided by the applicant which show he was wounded in action on 26 February 1969 are accepted as sufficient evidence on which to add the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021546
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows that he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings through his service. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021547
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021549
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to list his award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), the Purple Heart (PH), and the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal and one Overseas Service Bar; b. adding to item 24 of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021554
There is no evidence the applicant was referred to an MEB or a physical evaluation board (PEB) for consideration of any medical condition(s) during his period of active duty. There is no evidence the applicant was referred to an MEB or a PEB for consideration of any medical conditions during his period of active duty. The VA, which has neither the authority, nor the responsibility for determining physical fitness for the military service, awards disability ratings to veterans for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021556
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the last two digits as 80 instead of 08. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to reflect the correct digits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021559
He was discharged from the ARNG and he enlisted in the Regular Army on 1 April 1986. Once a determination of physical unfitness is made, the PEB rates all disabilities using the Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD). The evidence of record shows he was diagnosed with adjustment disorder and the PEB found this condition did not render him unfit for further military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021560
The applicants military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 19 October 1966. Based on the dates of the applicant's assignment to Vietnam, he is entitled to 3 bronze service stars to be affixed to his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding him the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021561
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to a fully honorable discharge. 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. The applicant was separated due to a personality disorder with a general discharge in accordance with the regulation in effect at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021562
The applicant requests item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty (AD) This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 28 February 1994 be corrected to show he entered active duty on 7 February 1974. The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 7 February 1974 for a period of 2 years. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 7 February 1974 and was discharged on 25 March 1976.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021565
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his date of entry as 2 December 1976. It provided for the recording of the date of entry in Item 15 (Date Entered Active Duty this Period). The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant entered active duty on 2 December 1977 and that this same date was properly and correctly entered on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021566
The applicant's contention that his promotion to major should be corrected to show a DOR of 15 August 2009, the date he passed his APFT, was carefully considered and there is sufficient evidence to grant relief. The evidence shows the applicant was issued two permanent profiles on 5 June 2008 and 19 August 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was promoted to major with an effective date and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021567
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Joint Meritorious Achievement Medal, a second award of the National Defense Service Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. The applicant provides copies of his DD Forms 214 for the periods ending on 14 May 2000 and 28 January 2009; and an extract of Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), dated 11 December 2006, relating to the National Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021569
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant was AWOL again from on or about 14 September 1971 to on or about 7 August 1974. The applicant contends that his undesirable discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge because he served in the RVN and he had a good service record before going AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021575
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 6 November 1990, the applicant was advised by his unit commander that he was initiating action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c (Commission of a Serious Offense) with a general discharge. He understood that if he received a discharge less than honorable, he may apply to the Army Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021576
The applicant requests correction of his first name on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his first name as "Thaddas" instead of "Thaddeus." The applicants complete service records are not available for review with this case. He authenticated his DD Form 214 using the first name of "Thaddeus" as it appears on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021578
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) 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. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021580
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-10, provides that a Soldier will be given a dishonorable discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general court-martial, after completion of appellate review and after such affirmed sentence was ordered duly executed. In accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the ABCMR is not empowered to set...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021581
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). The applicants record shows he departed absent without leave (AWOL) from his unit on 5 May 1980. Absent any evidence of record or independent evidence provided by the applicant to the contrary, it is presumed that the applicant's discharge processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation and that all requirements of law and regulation were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021582
The applicant states that he was passed over for promotion to LTC because his official military record was incomplete. Commissioned officers were recommended for promotion by their commanders, and were selected by centralize (service-wide) promotion boards, who made promotion determinations based upon the officers' promotion records. There is no evidence to support that the inclusion of a second Bronze Star Medal in the applicant's file would have resulted in his selection for promotion to LTC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021583
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090021583 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his dishonorable discharge to a general discharge. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021590
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his discharge orders and item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his disability was combat related. The applicant submits Orders 331-0104, dated 26 November 2008, which state, in pertinent part, his scheduled date of separation is 1 February 2009 and under additional instructions the entries "d. Disability resulted from a combat related injury as defined in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021591
The applicant provides copies of: * a military correspondence course transcript * a Certificate of Completion for Anti-Terrorism Level 1 Awareness Training * a Certificate of Completion for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Training (ADAPT) * a Certificate of Attendance for an Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) * a self-authored statement * three character reference letters * a portion of a response from a Member of Congress (MOC) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. However, her DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021592
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 08 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090021592 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 18 October 2007, the applicant's unit commander initiated action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-17, for other designated physical or mental conditions. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021594
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 1 October 1971 to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and campaign participation credit for his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from May to December 1970. Records show the applicant participated in two campaigns while serving in the RVN. __________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021599
Having had prior service in the USN, the applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 3 years and 14 weeks in the rank/grade of PFC/E-3 on 23 October 2009. His grade at the time of his enlistment was correct. Paragraph 2-17 states the authority for enlistment grade must be entered in the Remarks section of the DD Form 1966, to include a statement that the documents used to promote the Soldier have been verified (for example, pay grade E3 authorized per...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021605
On 3 December 2003, the commander recommended that the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5, paragraph 5-17, other designated physical or mental conditions. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the SPD codes to be used for these stated reasons. Those individuals can best advise a former...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021606
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. The applicant states: * He was inducted into the Army of the United States (AUS) with back problems and received a profile approximately 3 weeks into basic training * During basic training there were specific maneuvers he was physically incapable of doing * He was sent to the infirmary and then to the hospital and given injections in his lumbar spine * He was given a medical profile (no standing over 5 minutes, no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021610
He states 15 members of his unit received the Bronze Star Medal for valor and a newspaper article lists those names, including a Soldier with the same last name as his. The news article submitted by the applicant reported that 15 Bronze Star Medals for valor were awarded to members of the 984th Engineer Company, 62nd Engineer Battalion. The article listing 15 Soldiers as being awarded the Bronze Star Medal for valor does include a Soldier with the same last name as the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021612
There is no DD Form 214 for the period 13 September 1967 to 12 September 1969 (2 years) in the available records. This DD Form 214 shows the BSM, ARCOM, and AGCM; therefore, this portion of the applicant's request will not be discussed further in this Record of Proceedings. ___________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 | 20090021614
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she was medically discharged from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) instead of being released from initial active duty training (IADT) following completion of her training in order to make her eligible to receive benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). Other than her IADT during the period 6 October 1998 through 19 March 1999, the applicant's record is void of any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021616
On 15 April 1993, his immediate commander initiated separation action against him under the provisions of paragraph 5-13 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of mental disorder. The "JFX" SPD code is the correct code for members separating under the provisions of paragraph 5-13 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of personality disorder. The applicant's narrative reason for separation was assigned based on the fact that he was discharged under the provisions of paragraph 5-13 of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021617
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he completed Army airborne training and that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), Combat Action Badge, and Driver and Mechanic Badge. There is no evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021619
The applicant requests adjustment to his date of rank to major from 13 August 2004 to 22 July 1997 as determined by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) as his promotion eligibility date (PED) and promotion consideration to lieutenant colonel by the next scheduled Special Selection Board (SSB). The effective date of promotion would be either of the following dates: a. The evidence shows in June 2003 he was selected for promotion to major by an SSB with a projected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021620
On 13 February 2008, the applicant's unit commander initiated action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the separation program...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021621
However, evidence of record shows that while the FSM was assigned to the 574th Supply and Services Company this unit was awarded the MUC. Therefore, the FSM's 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. deleting from item 24 of the FSM's DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal and b. adding to item 24 of the FSM's DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal with 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021625
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the National Defense Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021626
The applicant states that he was eligible for consideration for promotion to the rank of colonel by the 1967 Reserve Component Colonel/O-6 Promotion Selection Board; however, the Board failed to act because of missing records and before the next board met he had reached retirement age and lost the promotion he had earned. On 20 December 1975, when the applicant turned age 60, he was transferred to the Army of the United States (AUS) Retired List in the rank of LTC. In order to justify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021629
She claims she requested the shipment of her NTS goods from Virginia to Guam and she was informed by Guam transportation personnel she was required to pay for the shipment of her HHG because based on her orders, the expiration of her shipping entitlement was in April 2009. Notwithstanding the advisory opinion, it would be appropriate to correct her record to show she was granted an exception to policy and her NTS expiration date was in fact 30 September 2009; and by reimbursing her the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090021630
The advisory opinion states that upon the applicant's release from active duty in July 2010 he was authorized a temporary duty weight allowance shipment of 800 pounds of household goods to his permanent residence in Zanesville, Ohio. The record shows Orders 09-173-00006 issued by the 90th Regional Readiness Command authorized him 120 pounds of accompanied baggage; however, both the Personnel Policy Guidance and the JFTR clearly state that a major is authorized a maximum household goods...