ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004180
The applicant requests that his 1984 general discharge be upgraded to fully honorable. The applicant states he was a very good Soldier during his time in the military and had a good service record. Service of individuals separated because of unsatisfactory performance will be characterized as honorable or under honorable conditions as warranted by their military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004183
In the advisory opinion, dated 1 July 2009, NGB recommends the applicant's Federal recognition order be amended to show the effective date of 11 February 2008 for the applicant's promotion to major. At the time of Major M____'s retirement, orders should have been issued assigning the applicant to the Fire Support Officer position as recommended by the CMB, promoted to major, and provided Federal recognition effective 12 February 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004184
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show any medal or badge for the Libya conflict and to show that he received his GED (General Educational Development) tests certificate [high school equivalency] during his period of active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004189
The evidence of record shows the applicant submitted a DD Form 2656 wherein she elected, in the presence of an RSO counselor, not to participate in the SBP. Although her spouse failed to date the DD Form 2656 before her retirement, it appears the RSO counselor also failed to inform her or her spouse that the SBP concurrence statement was required to be signed and dated before the effective date of her retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004191
The applicant states, in effect, that the PEB did not fully consider all his medical conditions and supporting evidence when it granted him a 20 percent disability rating. The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: a. a copy of a DA Form 199 (PEB Proceedings), dated 12 August 2002; b. a copy of a DA Form 3947 (Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Proceedings), dated 14 June 2002 with supporting medical evidence; c. a copy of a DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004193
He also requests, in effect, correction of this DD Form 214 to show the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and the Purple Heart. His DD Form 214 does not show the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, or the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal as authorized awards. Based on his service in Afghanistan, the applicant is eligible for award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze service star.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004194
The applicant requests that his 1993 general under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to fully honorable. Service of individuals separated because of unsatisfactory performance will be characterized as honorable or under honorable conditions as warranted by their military records. His prior honorable service as evidenced by his multiple personal decorations, several awards of the Army Good Conduct Medal, and promotion to pay grade E-6 are indicators the applicant was fully capable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004195
The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in the Republic of Vietnam from 23 August 1965 to 12 May 1966. 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 applicant's DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal and replacing it with the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars; and b. adding to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004198
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 July 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090004198 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The sentence was approved and, except for the part of the sentence extending to a bad conduct discharge, ordered to be executed. Headquarters, 7th Infantry Division (Light), Fort Ord, Special Court-Martial Order Number 9, dated 3 February 1988, shows the applicant's sentence to a bad conduct discharge, confinement for 90 days, and reduction to PV1/E-1, adjudged on 27...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004199
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for wounds he received in the Republic of Vietnam. There are no orders in the applicant's military service records awarding him the Purple Heart. In the absence of military records which show that the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds resulting from hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004200
Even though the Board will not take action to take away medals that were already awarded, no matter the mistaken conditions under which the medal was awarded, it will also not amend separation documents to add awards to which an applicant is not entitled; therefore, correction of the applicant's DD Form 214 with an ending date of 16 November 2006 to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) will not be discussed further in these Proceedings. Based on the evidence in this case,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004202
The applicant's record contains an ARNG Retirement Points History Statement, dated 16 November 2005, which indicates he completed a total of 18 years, 1 month, and 18 days of creditable military service for retired pay. This official further stated that the applicant's eligibility for an early retirement under Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA) provided by law at the time showed he was not eligible for a 15-year early retirement because he had not completed the last 6 qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004203
The applicant requests that the records of his son, the former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he remained on active duty until his death. The applicant has not provided any reason why his son's records should be corrected to show he was retained on active duty. In addition, the applicant's son was eligible to elect SBP, which he could not have elected if he had remained on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004204
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of or Discharge from Active Duty) to include the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and any additional awards to which he may be entitled. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided any evidence to show he was actively engaged in ground combat with enemy forces during the Persian Gulf War. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004205
Public Law 95-202 states in pertinent part: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the service of any person as a member of the Women's Air Forces Service Pilots (a group of Federal Civilian Employees attached to the United States Army Air Force during World War II), or the service of any person in any other similarly situated group the members of which rendered service to the Armed Forces of the United States in a capacity considered civilian employment or contractual service at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004206
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show all his awards and decorations including those he is entitled to for his service in Iraq and Korea. Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows the following awards: the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004208
The applicant's records do not contain orders that show he was awarded the CAB and/or the CIB. Specific requirements state, in effect, that an Army enlisted Soldier must have an infantry specialty and satisfactorily performed duty while assigned or attached as a member of an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size during any period such unit was engaged in active ground combat. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to award the applicant the CAB in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004210
With respect to the Army Commendation Medal, the evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded four awards of the Army Commendation Medal, one of which is not listed on his DD Form 214; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show four awards of the Army Commendation Medal. The available evidence shows the applicant was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (4th award), one of which is not listed on his DD Form 214; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004212
The applicant requests, in effect, that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show that she was discharged by reason of physical disability. The medical treatment documents provided by the applicant show she continued to seek medical attention for her ankle and leg pain on 16 and 23 July and on 26 July was prescribed a medical shoe in addition to continued use of ibuprofen. On 25 October 2004 the applicants unit commander informed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004213
The applicant's records do not contain documentation and/or orders that show he was recommended for and/or awarded the Bronze Star Medal. In the absence of orders, there is insufficient evidence to award the applicant the Bronze Star Medal. While the available evidence is insufficient for awarding the applicant the Bronze Star Medal, this in no way affects the applicants right to pursue his claim for the Bronze Star Medal by submitting a request through his Member of Congress under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004215
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his deployment to Iraq. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states that the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in the Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the designated areas of eligibility, on or after 11 September 2001 to a future date to be determined. The DFAS...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004217
The applicant requests the "Korean Defense Medal" [determined to be either the Korea Defense Service Medal or the Korean War Service Medal] be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). There is insufficient evidence available to show the applicant served 30 consecutive days or more in Korea subsequent to 28 July 1954. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004218
On 25 February 1993, the applicant was notified by his unit commander that action was being initiated to separate him under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). On 25 March 1993, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c, Army Regulation 635-200, for misconduct - commission of a serious offense, and directed the applicant receive an UOTHC discharge. The evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004221
Headquarters, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Special Orders Number 34, dated 17 November 1966, awarded the applicant the Combat Infantryman Badge. This same regulation states that a bronze service star will be awarded for wear on the Vietnam Service Medal for participation in each campaign. 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 Heart for wounds received on 22 March 1967; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004222
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant was initially trained in and was awarded MOS 11B as his primary MOS. Therefore, at the time his DD Form 214 was completed, it correctly showed his primary MOS code number and title as 71B clerk typist.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004223
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM), Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), and all unit awards she is entitled to be added to her record and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Absent a specific request by the applicant, it would be appropriate to correct her record to show that based on her service and campaign participation in Iraq, she is eligible for the ICM with 2 bronze service stars, which should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004224
The applicant requests that his service in Korea and his service in Germany be included on his DD Forms 214 (Reports of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States). 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 the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal for exemplary service for the period 5 March 1951 through 4 March 1953; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004225
The applicant requests, in effect, that his 14 August 1990 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his proper rank and pay grade and to add earned awards. Chapter 2 contains DD Form 214 preparation instructions and the instructions in effect at the time of the applicant's separation stated that the PQR and all documents on file in the OMPF would be used as the source for DD Form 214 entries. Notwithstanding the pencil entry in item 18 of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004229
The applicant requests that a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, UCMJ) be transferred to the restricted portion of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). However, for reasons not explained in the available records, the applicant was honorably discharged, on 27 February 2002, under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-8-24, paragraphs 4-2b and 4-24a(1), due to unacceptable conduct. However, for reasons not explained in the available records, the applicant's DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004230
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that the Purple Heart is not listed on his military discharge even though his medical records show he was wounded by the enemy in combat. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received as a result of enemy action on 25 October 1951; b. adding to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004231
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected by canceling his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election for spouse coverage. Public Law 95-397, the RCSBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for reserve retirement but were not yet age 60 to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before reaching age 60. However, the option to terminate SBP participation was established in November 1997 and in 1998 Army Echoes would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004232
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. There is no available evidence of record showing that he completed this course of training. On 11 February 1971, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004233
Chapter 3 of this regulation states that a Soldier will be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant upgrading his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004234
Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provides that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. However, although it appears he might have been cross-trained in MOS 11D upon his assignment to the 39th Cavalry, 9th Infantry Division, on 24 July 1970, there are no orders which show he was awarded this infantry MOS. The evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004239
The applicant requests, in effect, that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions discharge; and that he be awarded the Purple Heart (PH). The applicant's record shows that he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 16 February 1967. It states, in pertinent part, that in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action; that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004240
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 22 September 1989, the applicant was discharged from active duty, in pay grade E-3, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct-abuse of illegal drugs. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004244
The applicants DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 21 October 1966, shows SSN 4xx-xx-xxxx. However, some of his service personnel records show SSN 2xx-xx-xxxx and a number of his records show SSN 4xx-xx-xxxx. However, the evidence of record shows the same SSN was used at the time of the applicants enlistment (DD Form 398) and separation (discharge orders).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004248
The DD Form 214 that the applicant was furnished at the time of his REFRAD shows his MOS as 12B3S, which indicates his Special Forces qualification. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that any person meeting one of the criteria below may be awarded the Special Forces Tab: (1) Successful completion of the United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (USAJFKSWCS) approved Active Army (AA) institutional training leading to Special Forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004249
The applicant requests that he be paid $33,000.00 in Army College Fund (ACF) benefits as outlined in his enlistment contract. The applicants military records may be corrected to show his DA Form 3286-66 was amended to include the sentence, "If ACF benefits in the amount of $33,000.00 (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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004250
However, his record contains a duly constituted DD Form 214 which shows that on 22 February 1974 the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations), chapter 10, by reason of administrative discharge conduct triable by court-martial. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's contention that he had an impeccable record during his first enlistment period. Although the applicant's complete separation packet was not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004253
The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 6 years on 3 March 1998. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the 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. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to grant the applicant relief in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004254
The applicant states that he should have been awarded the Air Medal on 7 July 1968 at the same time he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and that he completed sufficient number of combat hours and/or missions to essentially qualify for this award. The applicant's record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 8 March 1966. In the absence of records or other independent evidence that would confirm he completed the number of missions necessary to be awarded the Air...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004255
The applicant requests correction of his military records by awarding him the Purple Heart and showing it on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). A SF Form 93 (second page only), dated 1 August 1976 and provided by the applicant, shows that the applicant had reported receiving shrapnel wounds while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. The evidence provided by the applicant reports that he had received shrapnel wounds during an enemy rocket and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004256
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed. However, completion of treatment programs after his discharge does not change the narrative reason for separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004258
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. Therefore, he served a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal and is entitled to correction of his records 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 the applicant the Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004259
Orders Number 203-93, Human Resources Command, dated 7 December 1988, show that the applicant's permanent grade was determined to be CW2 with a date of rank of 13 June 1985. Therefore, it would be appropriate to amend the applicant's retirement Order Number S26-10, dated 7 February 1992, to show his correct retired grade of rank as CW2/W-2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending the Retired Grade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004260
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 August 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090004260 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests removal of the DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty), dated 25 January 1986, from his military record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the DD Form 214, dated 25 January 1986, from the applicants official military record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004263
On 19 October 1981, the applicants immediate commander advised the applicant that he intended to recommend his discharge from the Army under the provisions of paragraph 5-31 (Expeditious Discharge Program, or EDP) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of lack of self-discipline or the maturity to adjust successfully to a military environment. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, set for the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Based...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004264
The applicant states many of the charges in his first general court-martial were contrived and assisted by his ex-wife's father, who served as a GS-13 on the staff of the Department of the Army Inspector General (DAIG). On 7 June 1988, the General Court-Martial Convening Authority (GCMCA) approved the sentence of forfeiture of two-thirds pay per month while not confined until the dismissal is executed, and the remainder of the sentence. On 7 January 1989, the U.S. Army Court of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090004265
The applicant states, in effect, that he served honorably for 15 years in the Army including an 11-month tour in Vietnam, that he was discharged from Fort Sam Houston in September 1983, that he was sent home on 45 days of terminal leave, and that he was told his discharge would be mailed to him. He reenlisted for the last time on 7 November 1980 for a period of 3 years. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge or an honorable...