ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003540
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 contentions that his record should be corrected to show he was separated while in an ELS, that his service was described as uncharacterized, and that he be issued an RE-3 code because he had been coerced into requesting discharge and that he can be rehabilitated was carefully considered. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003542
The PEB found this condition to be unfitting and rated the applicant 10 percent disabled for this condition. While the applicant contends the PEB medically retired him and that it is not reflected on his DD Form 214, his DA Form 199, dated 24 September 2007, shows the PEB found him physically unfit and recommended a combined disability rating of 20 percent and separation with severance pay if otherwise qualified. There is no available evidence nor has the applicant provided evidence of an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003543
The applicant requests his records be corrected to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The available evidence does not contain a copy of orders awarding the applicant the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003544
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged from active duty on 6 May 1987 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with a UOTHC discharge. There is no evidence which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003545
The applicant requests correction of the narrative reason for separation from "Did Not Meet Procurement Medical Fitness Standards-No Disability" to a "Disability" discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for separation of enlisted personnel. A medical proceeding conducted by an EPSBD, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within six months of the Soldier's initial entrance on active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003546
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The company commander stated the reasons for the proposed action were: (1) the applicant had been command referred to the ADAPCP for a positive urinalysis for marijuana, (2) he was initially enrolled in Track II and while enrolled in Track II he admittedly continued to use illegal drugs. Accordingly, on 26 May 1988 the applicant was discharged from active duty, in pay grade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003549
In his self-authored statement the applicant identifies the following three reasons the GOMOR he received violated the governing Army regulation: he did not receive any investigation, report or other documents that formed the basis for the GOMOR; the filing of the GOMOR in his OMPF suggests the evidence was not reviewed or considered by the officer who directed the filing; and the incident which led to the GOMOR was a minor behavior infraction and the GOMOR should not have been filed in his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003550
The applicant states that he fought with an infantry unit in Vietnam and should have been awarded a CIB. On 6 September 1968, he was transferred to Vietnam and was assigned to Company C, 3rd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, for duty as a platoon leader. On 10 September 1968, he was assigned as the executive officer of the company.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003551
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 3 of the DD Form 214 shows the grade held at the time of separation. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his grade as that of S/Sgt.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003552
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) campaign medal (applicant apparently means the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) with bronze service stars), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Purple Heart (PH), and Combat Action Badge (CAB). The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003553
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to at least a general discharge. There is no evidence in the available record that indicates the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to show that the applicant is entitled to either a general or an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003554
There is no evidence in the available records which show that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. However, there are no orders for the Purple Heart and there is no evidence of record which shows that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003555
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows he was discharged on 16 October 1973 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unfitness frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities with issuance of an undesirable discharge characterized as under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003556
However, there is insufficient evidence to grant the applicant the Purple Heart or the Bronze Star Medal in this case. Regrettably, absent evidence which conclusively shows that the applicant sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action, that he was treated by medical personnel for those wounds or injuries, and that this treatment was made a matter of official record, there is insufficient basis for awarding the applicant the Purple Heart in this case. The Board wants the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003558
The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded. Army Regulation 635-200 provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. Army Regulation 635-200 provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003559
The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), issued on 11 November 2008, be corrected to show he completed 4 years, 9 months and 12 days of service. The applicant states, in effect, that the entries contained in Item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty this Period) and Item 12b (Separation Date this Period) are correct. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003561
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show completion of the Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course (BNCOC). The applicant contends that she completed BNCOC, a leadership course, but it is not listed on her DD Form 214. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant has not provided any substantiating evidence, showing that she completed BNCOC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003567
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 June 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090003567 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, the record contains a properly constituted DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) that shows the applicant was discharged on 17 July 1979, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14-33b, by reason of misconduct pattern of misconduct, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003569
The applicant states, in effect, that there are errors in the information used to support the adverse NCOER. On 16 May 2005, the investigating officer found that the allegations of sexual relations between the applicant and the trainee could not be corroborated; however, there was sufficient indication of inappropriate actions on the part of the applicant with a trainee. The applicant states all allegations concerning an IET Soldier were unfounded except one and he questions the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003570
The applicant requests that her 2003 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show her Iraq war deployment and all ribbons awarded during the period 27 February 2003 through 5 July 2003. Item 13 (decorations, medals, badges, citations and campaign ribbons awarded or authorized all periods of service) on her 2003 DD Form 214 does not reflect any of the decorations associated with service in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and reflects...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003571
The evidence of record shows the applicant served in SWA from 30 August 1990 through 30 March 1991 in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Based on the applicant's service in SWA as stated in paragraph 1 above, he is eligible for award of the SWASM with two bronze service stars, the KLM-SA, and the KLM-KU and correction of his records to show these awards. The evidence of record shows the applicant held an infantry MOS and was awarded the CIB for his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003574
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests removal of his DA Forms 67-8, U.S. Army Officer Evaluation Report (OER), for the periods 19950911 through 19960712 and 19970204 to 19970915 from his record. Even if he had provided substantiating evidence, it would not justify removal of the two OERs from his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003577
The available evidence shows the applicant suffered an injury to his foot as a result of a grenade explosion in the Republic of Vietnam on 14 September 1970 and that he was treated at various hospitals for this wound. In fact, none of the medical forms prepared at the different hospitals indicates that his wound was a result of hostile action. In the absence of documentation that conclusively show his grenade injury was a result of hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003578
Block 23 (Remarks) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 100 for the period ending 19 March 1946, in pertinent part, shows he received a Letter of Commendation from Major General B____, Commanding General of the 100th Infantry Division, for duty as Order of Battle Analyst with 100th Infantry Division and was eligible for award of the Army Commendation Ribbon. On 18 July 1957, the Adjutant General informed the applicant that a thorough search of the records for the 100th Infantry Division failed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003579
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that all correspondence in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) showing that he was absent without leave (AWOL) and dropped from the rolls (DFR) of the Army in 2002 be expunged from his military records. However, the 9-page entry related to the AWOL and DFR status of the applicant, dated 10 January 2002, in iPERMS clearly shows that the applicant's DFR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003580
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests that his father's records be corrected to show entitlement to the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation (ROKPUC), and Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM); and that he be provided a correction to the FSM's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) that includes these awards. Further, his NPRC file...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003581
The applicant states the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) determined that his characterization of service was too harsh and upgraded his discharge. The ADRB granted the applicant's request for an upgrade of his characterization of service but did not change either his reason for separation or RE code. Army Regulation 601-280 (Army Retention Program) states that the RE codes contained on military discharge documents determine whether or not one may reenlist in a military service at a later time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003582
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Reentry (RE) Code on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from an RE Code of RE-3 to an RE Code that will allow him to take an Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) assignment. The applicant states since his Regular Army (RA) separation, he has been a member of the US Army Reserve (USAR). XXX _______ _ _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003583
The ADRB determined that based on his exemplary post-service conduct, the applicant's discharge should be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge based on misconduct - established pattern for shirking. The ADRB approved his request for an upgrade of his discharge on 5 November 1979 and a new DD Form 214 was issued to reflect that his discharge had been upgraded to a fully honorable discharge based on his application. Accordingly, the applicant has failed to show through the evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003584
The applicant states that he received a DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards) on 15 November 1984 that shows he was authorized award of the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant submitted a copy of a DA Form 1577, dated 15 November 1984, that shows he was he was authorized award of the Bronze Star Medal based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is no evidence in the available records of award of the Bronze Star Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003585
In addition, he states that he received an honorable discharge while serving in Vietnam. However, his DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 5 February 1973 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of in lieu of trial by court-martial with an undesirable discharge and service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was age 20 years, 2 months, and 10 days at the time his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003586
The applicant request correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. The evidence of record shows that the applicant served a qualifying period for award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, which is not shown on his records; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003587
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 May 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090003587 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, an adjustment of his date of rank (DOR) for first lieutenant (1LT) from 31 May 1992 to 30 May 1992. When the applicant entered active duty on 31 May 1990, Army Regulation 624-100, dated 1 September 1989, was in effect, and it stated that an officer will be promoted on the day after he completed 24 months of service as a 2LT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003588
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period of service ending on 27 November 2008 to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Records show that the applicant 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 showing in addition to the awards shown on his DD Form 214, ending on 27 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003593
The evidence of record shows that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action in the Republic of Vietnam on 6 June 1969 and was accordingly awarded his first award of the Purple Heart. The evidence of record also shows that the applicant suffered a second wound/injury in the Republic of Vietnam on 29 September 1971 and was awarded his second award of the Purple Heart. In the absence of documentation that shows he suffered a third wound/injury as a result of hostile action and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003595
The applicant's contention that he served in six campaigns and is entitled to wear six bronze service stars on his campaign ribbon has been noted; however, again he has failed to show through the evidence of record and evidence submitted with his application that such was the case. 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. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003597
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record confirms the applicant completed a total of 3 years, 9 months, and 29 days of active duty service from 23 February 1966 through 4 December 1969, as reflected in item 22a(1) of his DD Form 214. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct item 22b to reflect this total period of active military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003599
Therefore, the recommendation is that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) grant the applicant a civilian education waiver for the 2007 Captain RCSB. Army Regulation 135-155 specifies that the Chief, Office of Promotions, is the approval authority for all current 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. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003601
The applicant was discharged on 15 January 1981 for immediate reenlistment. The applicant's service records contain a Weight Control Record which shows his weight at 277 pounds on 30 January 1982. At the time of his reenlistment, he was in the AWCP and had reduced his weight from 325 pounds to 244 pounds.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003602
He adds he enlisted in the Army in June 1963, completed his training, and was stationed overseas in Korea. Headquarters, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, General Court-Martial Order Number 40, dated 29 January 1966, shows that the applicant's sentence to a bad conduct discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances becoming due on and after the date of the convening authoritys action, and confinement at hard labor for 6 months was affirmed pursuant to Article 66. The applicant presented no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003603
He completed 3 years of honorable service; he served a combat tour in Iraq; he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and Combat Infantryman Badge; and he attained the rank/grade of SPC/E-4. Lacking any derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (first award) based on completion of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003604
The applicant states that he believes he should have been awarded the Purple Heart for wounds he received during World War II. Item 34 (Wounds Received in Action) of the applicants WD AGO Form 53-55 shows the entry, "None," to indicate he was not wounded while he served during World War II. _______ _ 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 | 20090003607
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart (PH) is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. In accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1129 for award of the Purple Heart, the Secretary of the Army will treat a member of the Armed Forces described in ( a ), below, in the same manner as a member who is killed or wounded in action as the result of an act of an enemy of the United States. There are no orders awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003611
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his request that his record and separation document (DD Form 214) be corrected to show he completed the General Education Development (GED) requirement for High School. His record is void of any entries or documents that indicate he completed the High School GED requirement while serving on active duty. This document shows in Item 9 (Civilian Education Level) that the applicant attempted to have his record corrected to show he had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003615
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 JULY 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090003615 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's contention that his General Court-Martial conviction should be overturned and that clemency be granted in the form of a general discharge as well as the character reference letters he submitted were carefully considered; however, they are not sufficiently mitigating to grant him the requested relief. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003617
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his 2002 discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded and that his Reentry (RE) Code 4 be changed to permit him to return to military service. He notes he was then given the option to be demoted and returned to his unit or to be chaptered out of the Army. He states that even though he acted on the advice he was given he was separated with an under other than honorable conditions discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003622
Army Regulation 135-100 (Appointment of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the Army), chapter 1, Paragraph 9a (7) states a commissioned officer of a regular component who is discharged or who resigns may be appointed as a Reserve commissioned officer. Evidence indicates that the pay entry basic date and date of rank assigned to the applicant at the time of his reappointment in the Army National Guard are in error. As a result, the Board recommends that the state Army National Guard...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003624
The applicants military records may be corrected to show his Statement for Enlistment was amended to include the sentence, "If ACF benefits in the amount of $47,000.00 (exclusive of MGIB benefits) were authorized by the official processing you for enlistment and the Government fails to pay the full amount under the appropriate provisions and such failure results in nonpayment of ACF benefits in the amount of $35,000.00 over the amount of the MGIB benefits, the Army may pay said benefits in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003626
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: electronic mail (e-mail) messages, dated between 31 July 2008 and 27 August 2008; active duty recall orders, dated 8 March 2005 and 27 September 2007; active duty recall orders amendment, dated 4 December 2007; request for ORB, dated 15 November 2005; and Office of the Surgeon General (OTSG) memorandum, subject: Request for ORB, dated 14 December 2005. On 3 June 2009, an advisory opinion was obtained from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090003627
The applicant entered the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and underwent an MEBD proceeding on 13 December 2007. It shows that Soldiers involuntarily discharged under the authority of Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 4-24b(3) by reason of disability with severance pay will be assigned SPD Code JFL. Furthermore, Army Regulation 635-5-1 does not contain SPD Codes JFI or JEA. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: 1. The applicants SPD Code has nothing to do with whether or not his...