ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005329
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show that he contributed to the Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP). The applicant states that item 15a of his DD Form 214 shows he did not contribute to the VEAP. On 8 February 2009, the applicant was honorably released from active Federal service and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve Control Group (Reinforcement) after completing 3 years, 4 months,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005330
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which confirms his correct SSN, will be filed in his OMPF. __________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 | 20090005331
The applicant requests that the Iraq Campaign Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). His DD Form 214 does not show the Iraq Campaign Medal or the Combat Infantryman Badge as authorized awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 by adding the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Iraq Campaign Medal with three...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005333
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, during his tour of duty in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant states, in effect, that his record is in error because it does not show his first unit of assignment. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 as documentary evidence in support of this application.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005335
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005336
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his Iraq service dates listed in item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 20 December 2008, be corrected to read 10 February 2007 through 19 April 2008, instead of 10 February 2008 through 19 April 2008. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct item 18 of his DD Form 214 accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005338
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show he was awarded the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) shows that the Secretary of the Army established the Overseas Service Ribbon on 10 April 1981. _______ _ 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005339
In the advisory opinion, the Compensations and Entitlements Division Chief states that per JFTR, paragraph U7200-B3, a member deployed in support of a contingency operation may defer his or her COT travel entitlement not more than 1 year after the contingency operation duty ends. He states that per his review of the applicant's PCS orders to Kuwait with a report date of 20 June 2007 and a tour end date of on or about 20 June 2008, the applicant may defer her COT travel entitlement until 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005340
The applicant's military records show that on 27 January 2004 the applicant, an LTC in the USAR serving on a tour of active duty, underwent a physical examination completed for medical board purposes. These officials determined, after reviewing the PEB and USAPDA records, that further follow-up on the applicant's medical condition was required by their office. However, the ABCMR corrected the applicant's records to show that he was transferred to the Retired Reserve based on his voluntary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005342
The available record contains a memorandum from the U.S. Enlisted Records and Evaluation Center (USAEREC) , dated 31 March 1999, that denied the applicant's appeal to his Department of the Army bar to reenlistment and ordered him to be separated no later than 31 July 1999 under the provisions of paragraph 16-8, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations). Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records [ABCMR]) provides Department of the Army policy, criteria, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005343
The applicant requests that the records of her former spouse, a retired service member (SM), be corrected to show she correctly filed a request for a deemed election for former spouse Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage. The applicant contends that the records of her former spouse, a retired SM should be corrected to show she correctly filed a request for a deemed election for SBP former spouse coverage. The evidence of record shows that the applicant, Rose, and the SM were divorced on 21...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005345
In his request for discharge, the applicant acknowledged 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 than honorable conditions. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows 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. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005346
The applicant requests removal of a 25 February 2008 altered DA Form 5374 (Performance Assessment) from her personnel file. Disposition of the PCF after the provider ends his/her military service (separates, is discharged, or retires) will be according to Army Regulation 25-400-2 (The Army Records Information Management Systems). Supervisors of privileged providers will complete periodic clinical performance evaluations based on the individuals experience and competency utilizing DA Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005348
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. On 26 August 1974, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005349
On 20 October 1982, the company commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14 for misconduct based on frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. The applicant's military service records contain a DD Form 293 (Application for Review of Discharge or Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005352
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It also shows that he was separated under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial and that he received an undesirable discharge with service characterized as under conditions other than honorable. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005353
BOARD DATE: 3 September 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090005353 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 in support of his application. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the KDSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005355
Department of the Army General Orders 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service in Vietnam to Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam and its subordinate units during the period 20 July 1965 to 28 March 1973. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from Item 24 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005358
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 14 May 1993 be corrected to show he participated in Operation Just Cause and that he now has a 30 percent disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The applicant states he was told that his DD Form 214 should say he is VRA (Veterans Recruitment Appointments) eligible. Army Regulation 635-5, then in effect, stated, in pertinent part,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005359
This same statement shows the applicant had 8 years of qualifying service for nonregular retirement with 1,815 creditable points. The evidence of record shows that the applicant completed eight qualifying years for nonregular retirement with four years credited for his active duty service. In view of the foregoing, there is insufficient basis to grant the applicant's request to correct his record to show 20 years of qualifying service for nonregular retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005360
The applicant requests, in effect, that the reentry eligibility (RE) code he was assigned upon his discharge from the Army on 17 February 1992 be changed from RE-3 to RE-2. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army in pay grade E-3 on 22 August 1979 with prior service in the U.S. Army Reserve. The evidence of record shows that the applicant's company commander recommended he be barred from reenlistment based on his substandard performance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005365
There are no orders in the applicant's military service records awarding him the Purple Heart. The applicant's service medical records were not available for review. However, his service medical records were not available for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005367
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. 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 | 20090005369
The applicant requests: a. an upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions to a fully honorable discharge; b. in effect, correction of his separation code of "JHJ" and Narrative Reason for Separation "Unsatisfactory Performance"; and c. an upgrade of his Reenlistment Eligibility (RE) codes from "RE-3B and RE-3" to a more favorable code that may allow him to reenlist. The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) for a period of 3 years on 6 March 1984. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005371
Item 33 does not show any service in Vietnam. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his service in Vietnam; award of the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge, and other Vietnam specific awards; and completion of his high school education. With respect to the Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal, there is no evidence in the applicants records and the applicant has not provided any evidence that shows he served in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005372
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005375
He contends that since he had completed 18 years of Reserve service and was medically disqualified from service, he qualified for immediate transfer to the Retired Reserve. The applicant's contention that his USAR discharge orders, dated 6 May 1992, should be revoked and that he be transferred to the Retired Reserve under the Selected Reserve Transition Program Type-XM was carefully considered. Evidence of record shows the applicant elected to be discharged from the USAR on 30 September 1991.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005377
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show all of his military awards, schooling, and overseas service. His DA Form 2-1 provides the following at: a. block 5 (Overseas Service) shows Korea from 20 August 1995 through 19 August 1996; b. block 9 (Awards, Decorations, and Campaigns) shows award of the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Service Ribbon, the Army Achievement Medal, the Parachutist Badge, the Armed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005378
Item 12f of the applicant's DD Form 214 contains the entry "0000 00 00" which indicates he completed no overseas service during the period covered by the DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains the Army's awards policy. However, his records are void of any orders or other documents showing he was ever recommended for or awarded the ARCOM by proper authority while serving on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005380
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Records show the applicant participated in three campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 25 June 1968 through 20 November 1970; and b. adding the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005381
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) dated 7 April 1977 to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 11B4O instead of 11B2O. For an enlisted Soldier, the entry shows the first 5 characters of the primary and/or secondary MOS code which includes the 3 characters of the MOS, the fourth character of skill and grade level in the MOS, and the fifth character of a special qualification identifier (SQI), if applicable. The evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005382
The applicant's military records show she enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 10 April 1997 and she reenlisted on 1 December 2000 and 30 July 2004. The available evidence does not show she enlisted for the ACF incentive. Further, the applicant has provided no evidence that shows she was led to believe she was eligible for the incentive.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005384
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Following completion of training, the applicant was assigned to an infantry unit in Vietnam where he was awarded, among other awards, the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) and the Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14). 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 | 20090005386
On 29 January 1965, the separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge and directed the applicant be discharged from military service by reason of civil conviction and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. He completed 1 year and 2 days of creditable active military service. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005388
Therefore, the applicant should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (first award) and his records should be corrected to show this award. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars. 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; b. awarding the applicant the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005390
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he was authorized to move his household goods (HHG) via a personal procured move (PPM) (also known as a DITY [Do It Yourself] move) in August 2008 prior to the issuance of orders on 9 September 2008 transferring him to Fort Hood, TX with a reporting date of 16 January 2009. The commander stated the applicant was authorized to report to Fort Hood prior to 15 November 2008, he was authorized to move his family earlier...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005391
Public Law 95-397, the Reserve Component SBP (RCSBP), enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for reserve retirement and participation in SBP, but were not yet age 60, to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before reaching age 60. Although the FSM had qualified for a reserve retirement, he died prior to reaching age 60. As the FSM was not receiving retired pay this paragraph of the letter was not applicable in her case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005394
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant provides, in support of his application, copies of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), and a letter of support from a former Soldier who was assigned with him in the Republic of Vietnam. The evidence provided by the applicant reports that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005396
A DA Form 1574 (Report of Proceedings by Investigating Officer (Board of Officers)) shows the board was held on 15 May 1984 and the board members recommended the applicant be separated for misconduct and issued an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. Yet to show the inconsistencies of the board proceedings, another NCO in his unit admitted the use of marijuana and his board recommended the issuance of an Honorable Discharge Certificate. A discharge under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005397
f. A letter from the applicant to MG Rhett H________, Commander, HRC, Alexandria, VA, dated 9 December 2005, subject: Request for Assistance with Request for War College Deferment, in which the applicant requests his intervention with the Commander, USA HRC (St. Louis, MO), and assistance in obtaining a deferral from USAWC DEC Class 2007 to USAW DEC Class 2008. g. Headquarters, USA HRC, St. Louis, MO, memorandum, dated 9 August 2006, that shows the CAR denied the applicants request to defer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005403
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 JULY 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090005403 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows that prior to his retirement, the applicant elected "children only" SBP coverage. The next available Open Seasons during which the applicant could have enrolled with his spouse as beneficiary were either 1 March 1999 29 February 2000 or 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005405
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically discharged. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) governs the separation of Soldiers who are physically unfit because of physical disability. Chapter 9 of Army Regulation 635-40, in effect at the time of the applicants discharge, provided the procedures for the expeditious discharge for disabilities existing prior to service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005408
Counsel, the applicants wife, requests a thorough review of the applicant's appeal letters and supporting documentation and if a satisfactory decision in his favor is not reached, the applicant is requesting a formal hearing before the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). The TSGLI program was established by Congress to provide relief to Soldiers and their families after suffering a traumatic injury. A qualifying traumatic injury is an injury or loss caused by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005410
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), Item 23a (Specialty Number & Title), to show the military occupational specialty (MOS) 12A, Pioneer. Item 23a of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows the MOS 52F, Electrician. Neither the evidence submitted with the application nor the evidence of record supports his request nor does it establish that Item 23a of his DD Form 214 should reflect MOS 12A.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005411
BOARD DATE: 5 November 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090005411 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he was eligible for an Enlisted Affiliation Bonus (EAB) in connection with his 6 December 2008 reenlistment in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). The evidence of record confirms the applicant did not satisfactorily complete a qualifying active duty tour prior to reenlisting for the affiliation bonus in question.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005412
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. On 16 August 2005, the unit commander notified the applicant of pending separation action under the provisions of chapter 5, paragraph 5-13, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) by reason of a personality disorder. The applicant contends he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005413
The applicant requests the award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). However, his request to have the AAM added to his DD Form 214 was overlooked and not discussed in the Record of Proceedings. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090005413 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090005413 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005415
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. _______ _ XXX_______ ___ 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 | 20090005418
Accordingly, he was discharged under honorable conditions on 17 January 1983, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for alcohol abuse - rehabilitation failure. There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness), the version in effect at the time of the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005419
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) to show his service in Korea and Germany. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 215; a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 31 May 1971; and a copy of his DA Form 24 (Service Record) covering the period 9 April 1957 to 8 April 1969 in support of his application. However, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request to show his...