ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000223
The applicant provides the contested report, two DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), a Commanders Inquiry results memorandum in reference to the contested report, a response to the applicant's request for appeal to the contested report, and one memorandum of support for this application. He was also informed of example evidence that would provide better support to his request. The response memorandum to the applicant's request for appeal from HRC - STL...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000226
However, the applicant's record contains a properly constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 16 August 1972 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separation Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability) by reason of unfitness (Separation Number 28B), with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. This form also confirms he completed 1 year, 4 months, and 13 days of creditable active military service and had 38 days of lost time. There...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000227
The applicant requests, in effect, that the last name listed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be changed to show the last name listed on his birth certificate. While it is understandable why the applicant would like to have his last name changed in his military records and on his DD Form 214 to match his birth certificate, the available records show he entered the military, served, and was separated under the last...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000231
He also states time has gone by since his discharge. This regulation further provided that an individual separated for unfitness would be furnished an undesirable discharge certificate, except that an honorable or general discharge certificate could have been issued if the individual had been awarded a personal decoration or if warranted by the particular circumstances in their case. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000234
He indicated that the applicant had been diagnosed with epilepsy seizures and that due to this condition he was no longer able to perform his duties as a transportation driver. AR 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) states, in pertinent part, 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. The "JFM" SPD code is the correct code for Soldiers separating under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000239
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he completed 4 years of total active service instead of 2 years, 9 months, and 4 days, as currently shown. However, he was discharged on 10 September 1969 and was credited with 2 years, 9 months, and 4 days of active service. The period of service from 5 January 1966 (erroneously shown as 1965 on his reissued DD Form 214) to 10 September 1969 equals 3 years, 8 months, and 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000245
Army Regulation 135-178 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve Enlisted Administrative Separations) states that for the purposes of characterization of service, the Soldiers status is determined by the date of notification as to the initiation of separation proceedings. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, governed the preparation of the DD Form 214 for all personnel at the time of their retirement, discharge, or release from the Active Army. The evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000246
On 7 February 1967, the convening authority approved only so much of the sentence as provided for hard labor without confinement for 2 months and forfeiture of $40.00 per month for 4 months. On 2 October 1973, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000247
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 he was issued at the time of his discharge shows he was discharged in accordance with chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 for the good of the service in lieu of trial by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000249
On 26 October 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-212, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. 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 | 20090000253
The applicant requests correction of his DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with separation dates of 30 September 1981 and 30 June 1997 to show the overseas service entry from his DD Form 214 with a separation date of 5 September 1969. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000255
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCMDL), the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) and four bronze service stars to denote campaign participation. A review of the available records show the applicant had "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service and his records are void of any derogatory information that would serve to disqualify him for award of the GCMDL. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000256
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 SPDs to be used for these stated reasons. 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. The applicant's narrative reason for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000257
The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued at the time shows, in effect, he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of a court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was 17 years of age at the time he enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000258
The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 25 November 1992. On 10 August 2006, the ADRB reviewed the applicants request for reconsideration and granted him relief in the form of an upgrade of the characterization of service to fully honorable. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was charged with a pattern of misconduct and was notified of the initiation of separation action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000260
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge, and that his narrative reason for separation be changed from unsatisfactory performance. On 11 April 1986, the applicants commanding officer informed him that he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of chapter 13 (Separation for Unsatisfactory Performance), Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). The applicant contends that his general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000261
The applicant requests, in effect, amendment of his unit's deployment orders and payment of retroactive entitlements associated with Involuntary Assignment Incentive Pay (AIP). Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance provides that Soldiers/ units who are involuntarily extended by the Secretary of Defense for extension beyond 12 consecutive months BOG or 12 out of 15 months (365 days out of 450 days) and are deployed to Iraq (to include staging time in Kuwait) or Afghanistan are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000262
The applicants DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, but it does not show that he was awarded any bronze service stars to signify campaign participation credit. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time of the applicant's separation, provided that the Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who distinguished themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000263
The applicant requests that the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Army Good Conduct Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) with an effective date of 1 September 1951. This certificate also shows the applicants additional awards include the "Combat Infantry Badge, and United Nations Ribbon." There is no evidence the applicant was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge other than the certificate submitted by the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000264
The sentence was adjudged on 12 September 1974. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged under conditions other than honorable on 17 June 1975. There is no evidence that indicates the applicant was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their military service obligation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000265
The applicant, the spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests that the FSM's Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election be changed from spouse and children coverage to children-only coverage. The FSM's military records show that he received his 15-year letter on 27 December 2001. The applicant, the spouse of a deceased FSM, requests that the FSM's SBP election be changed from spouse and children coverage to children-only coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000266
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military 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. 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. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period from 14 November 1968 to 17 June 1970; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000271
However, the applicants DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows he was discharged on 26 August 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations) for unfitness with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. 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. A characterization of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000272
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and a Vietnam Combat Certificate from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, in support of his application. There are no orders in the applicant's personnel records which show he was awarded the CIB. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded MOS 11B and served as a rifleman with Company A, 1st Battalion, 50th Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade for less than 2 months during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000273
The applicant requests his reentry eligibility (RE) code be upgraded from RE-3 to RE-1 so he may reenlist, and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Valorous Unit Award, and the Presidential Unit Citation. Therefore, he served a qualifying period of service for award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal and is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000274
The applicant states that he was awarded the CAB and the MUC after his DD Form 214 was issued. He was ordered to active duty on 15 July 2007 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom for a period of 400 days. It also shows that HHC, 42d Infantry Division Support Command, was approved for award of the MUC for the period of 27 October 2004 through 14 October 2005 and that Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment (HHD), 50th Maintenance Support Battalion, was approved for award of the MUC for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000279
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 16 September 2005 to show the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, and the Combat Action Badge. The applicant provides orders for the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, and the Combat Action Badge; a memorandum, dated 16 November 1997; and a copy of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000282
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 November 1979 to show a second award of the Army Commendation Medal (correctly known as the Army Commendation Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster). There are no orders for the Army Commendation Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster in the available records. In support of his claim, the applicant provided an award certificate, dated 26 December 1979, for the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000288
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 also shows the applicant's unit (2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry) at the time of his assignment was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation based on Department of the Army General Orders Number 48, dated 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000289
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 MAY 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090000289 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 shows the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award) as authorized awards. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the unit awards received by units serving in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000290
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) be added to the WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation Certificate of Service) of his deceased father, a former service member (FSM). The FSM's military record is not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000291
The applicant requests that his general, under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 13 July 1972, the applicant was discharged with a general, under honorable conditions discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, for unsuitability. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000292
The applicant states, in effect, that he served in Vietnam for 6 months when he was wounded. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served less than 2 months in Vietnam from 27 October 1970 until he was seriously injured on 5 December 1969 and medically evacuated out of Vietnam. Although, the applicant's record show that he was tried and convicted by civil court of the unlawful distribution of heroin, there is no evidence in his official military personnel file and the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000293
He contends that orders for a second award of the Air Medal were published but not awarded or recorded on his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) or DD Form 214. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows one award of the Air Medal as an authorized award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000295
There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel records and the applicant provided none to show that he was ever reclassified into an infantry MOS while he served on active duty or while he served in Vietnam. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time of the applicant's separation, provided that the Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who distinguished themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000296
The applicant requests that the Purple Heart be shown as an authorized award on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or 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) AR20090000296 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000299
It stated that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to show that he had "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000301
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 1 September 1992; NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service), dated 25 May 1993; and enlistment documents. Table 3-3 provides enlistment pay grade for applicants with prior military service who are enlisting into the RA. In fact, a copy of the applicant's DD Form 214 and 4187 requesting enlistment in the Regular Army are contained in his OMPF as part of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000304
The applicant requests the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze service star be entered on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 11 June 2006. Orders provided by the applicant and contained in his Official Military Personnel File and the entry in item 18 of his DD Form 214 show that he was assigned, attached, or mobilized to a unit operating in the area of eligibility for the Afghanistan Campaign Medal for more than 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000306
The ADAPCP Control Officer further stated that the applicant was being declared a rehabilitative failure and that the applicant was being recommended for discharge in accordance with chapter 9 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Administrative Separations). At the time of the applicants separation, an honorable or general discharge was authorized. However, the available record shows the applicant received a general discharge under honorable conditions for drug abuse rehabilitation failure.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000307
A DD Form 1966/1 (Record of Military Processing) on file, which was completed on the applicant during his RA enlistment processing confirms that a medical waiver had been approved on 24 June 2005 to allow the applicant's enlistment. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) contains the Army's enlisted administrative separation policy. In this case, the evidence of record confirms the applicant enlisted in the RA and entered active duty on the enlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000308
He further requests that he and two other occupants, Captain (CPT) C---------- J---- and Specialist (SPC) C---------- D----, of the vehicle which he was driving be awarded the Combat Action Badge (CAB). The applicant's records also do not contain any evidence that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. A DA Form 2173, dated 25 September 2007, and signed by the unit commander who was also an occupant in the vehicle driven by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000309
The applicant requests correction of item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Action Badge, the Combat Medical Badge, two awards of the Army Commendation Medal (correctly known as the Army Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster)), the Louisiana Emergency Service Medal, and the Royal Australian Army Parachutist Badge. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000313
There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. 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, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000314
The applicant further acknowledged that she understood that her active duty would be contingent on the disenrollment proceedings and that if she were eligible to serve on active duty, the Cadet Command would approve her action, based on her request, ordering her to active duty as a private (PV1)/E-1 in the active Army for a period of 3 years. The evidence of record also shows that the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army some 2 years after her disenrollment from the ROTC program for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000316
The applicant requests payment for civilian clothing allowance in the amount of $1,163.89. The applicant states that he was entitled to civilian clothing allowance from July 1998 until his retirement on 1 October 2008, but has not received this allowance since 1 October 2004. Therefore, based on the evidence provided and provided an audit of the applicant's records at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) confirm that the civilian clothing allowance for the periods in question...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000318
However, the applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 15 November 1989 shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 15 November 1989 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000327
He also advised the applicant that his service would be uncharacterized because he had served less than 180 days of active duty service. There is no evidence in the available records that show that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade in the characterization of his service within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Inasmuch as the applicant had less than 180 days of active service during his current enlistment, his service was properly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000331
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to 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. The applicant records show that he was 18 years old at the time of his enlistment in the RA and he was 19 years old at the time of his first conviction by a summary court-martial of a selling his cigarette ration card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090000334
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 January 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090000334 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that the orders awarding and revoking the Joint Service Commendation Medal (Military Personnel Awards Order Number 2007-079) be removed from his permanent record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by purging his records of all reference to the award and...