ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005513
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant served in Korea. Evidence of record shows the applicant's last duty assignment was with Service Company, 32nd Infantry Regiment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005515
The applicant requests correction of his records to show 25 awards of the Air Medal (correctly known as the Air Medal with Numeral 25) or greater, if earned, and any other awards earned by his unit while in Vietnam. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14), the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005516
On 30 October 2007, during his retirement processing, the FSM completed a DD Form 2656 in which he elected Spouse Only SBP coverage. There is no evidence to show he attempted to follow up on a request to add spouse coverage to his RCSBP. The evidence shows he did not attempt to change his SBP coverage until 25 October 2007, more than 6 years after his marriage to his current spouse and after a highly-publicized SBP Open Season that was in effect from October 2005 through September 2006 ended.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005517
He also states, in effect, that his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) does not show an award for the assault landing on Morotai Island. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation to the list of awards shown in item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 and providing him a corrected separation document as a result of this change. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005518
The applicant requests correction of his separation document to show two awards of the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and "Overseas Ribbon." Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005520
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal - Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA) and the Kuwait Liberation Medal - Government of Kuwait (KLM-KU). The applicant states, in effect, that he served in Southwest Asia (SWA) in support of Operation Desert Storm from 14 January 1991 to 30 April 1991 and as shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005521
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 August 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090005521 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Item 21 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 66 contains an entry indicating he was awarded the PH in Headquarters, 6th Convalescent Center General Orders (GO) Number (#) 22, dated 8 August 1969, and that he also earned the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), RVN Campaign Medal (RVNCM) with 60 Device, and Army Commendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005522
The applicant requests that her discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to honorable. 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. The applicants brief record of service included one nonjudicial punishment and 43 days of lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005524
Item 29 (Other Service Training Courses Successfully Completed) of the applicant's DD Form 214 has the entry, "NA." The applicant's personnel records do not contain another DD Form 214. Based on the evidence of record, the applicant is not entitled to have the Army Precommission Correspondence Course added to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005525
The applicant's medical records are not available for the Board's review. All documents pertaining to the applicant's discharge are not available for the Board's review; however, a completed DD Form 214 is on file in his service personnel record. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005528
He also requests, in effect, that the Combat Medical Badge be removed from his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Evidence of record shows the applicant served in Afghanistan from 17 January 2005 to 24 April 2005. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the applicant's name from Headquarters, 3rd "Bronco" Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Light), Permanent Order...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005530
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date entered active duty this period as 2 October 2003. Subtraction of the net active service shown in item 12c from the separation date this period shown in item 12b of his DD Form 214 indicates his date of entry on active duty was 2 October 2003. As such, the preponderance of evidence shows the applicant's date of entry on active duty in item 12a of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005532
The applicant's records do not contain orders awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge. The evidence of record shows the applicant held an infantry MOS and he was assigned to an infantry unit during his service in Vietnam. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005533
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal [for service in Vietnam], Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and "V" Device, and any other awards which may have been omitted. The regulation stipulates that individuals who qualified for the AFEM for service in the RVN between 1 July 1958 and 3 July 1965 remained qualified for that medal; however, upon request could be awarded the VSM instead of the AFEM. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005537
The applicant states that his records show the period from 3 September 1972 to 17 January 1973 as lost time. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time confirms he completed 1 month and 6 days of creditable active military service and had 135 days of lost time (3 September 1972 through 17 January 1973). There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he made this period of lost time up.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005539
On 20 November 1987, the applicant consulted with counsel and requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The available evidence shows the applicant was punished under the UCMJ on two occasions, charged with being AWOL, and had 110 days of lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005540
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal as authorized awards. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 10 July 1970 through 11 January 1972; and b. adding the Good Conduct Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Civil...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005542
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) 45J (Aircraft Armament Repairman) and Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), to show award of the Air Medal and the Aircraft Crew Member Badge. Although the applicant provided several orders showing his MOS...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005544
On 11 October 2007, the applicants immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 14-12(b) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for patterns of misconduct, citing the applicants prior Article 15 for being disrespectful towards a senior NCO, constantly failing to be at his appointed place of duty, disobeying lawful orders, being disrespectful to others, lying about appointments that he did not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005546
The applicant's records do not contain his discharge packet or his medical records. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) paragraph 5-7, requires the discharge of soldiers who entered on active duty with a medical condition that is disqualifying under the procurement (enlistment) medical fitness standards, but not disqualifying under retention standards. When discharge is directed under this paragraph, the proper narrative reason for separation is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005547
There are no orders or other evidence showing the applicant was awarded the Combat Action Badge. A review of the applicant's military personnel records shows that he may be authorized additional awards that are not shown on his DD Form 214. 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 for exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity for the period 9 January 2001 to 8...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005548
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review. However, there is insufficient evidence to support this claim.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005550
On 27 March 2007, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in accordance with chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The DD Form 214 the applicant was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of a court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Additionally, the appropriate RE code associated with his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005552
The applicant requests that a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). He argues that the intended purpose of the memorandum was to ensure his failure was considered by future promotion boards. The applicant has failed to demonstrate that the GOMOR was imposed in error, is unjust, or that the removal of the GOMOR would be equitable or in the best interest of justice and the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005556
An RE-1 applies to Soldiers completing their term of active service who are considered qualified to reenter the U.S. Army. It is a fact finding board to investigate the nature, cause, degree of severity, and probable permanency of the disability of Soldiers who are referred to the board; to evaluate the physical condition of the Soldier against the physical requirements of the Soldiers particular office, grade, rank or rating; to provide a full and fair hearing for the Soldier; and to make...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005557
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards and Decorations), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The record also shows the applicant was previously awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005562
The applicant requests that his dates of service in Afghanistan be corrected in item 18 (Remarks) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 17 February 2009. In support of his claim, the applicant provided a DA Form 4187, dated 17 March 2009, from his administrative officer which states that the applicant departed Afghanistan on 5 January 2009. Therefore, the DA Form 4187 provided by the applicant is accepted as sufficient evidence on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005563
On 18 March 1985, the applicants unit commander notified him he was recommending that he be discharged from the Army under the provision of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct. After having carefully considered the evidence, the board found that there had been a pattern of misconduct in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c and further found that the applicant was undesirable for further...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005565
The applicant requests correction of item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the following language "The period of service under these orders is exempt from the 5-year limit as provided in Title 38, U.S. Code, section 4312." A DD Form 214 will be issued at the time the applicant completes his period of active duty. Additionally, his DD Form 214, dated 24 June 2007, for this period of active duty correctly shows the three required...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005567
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show two awards of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and attendance at the Ranger School. The applicant has not provided and the record does not contain any documentation to show he was awarded a Combat Infantryman Badge for any period other than noted in the permanent orders cited above. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005570
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to document his Gulf War service and by adding the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The evidence of record confirms the applicant was awarded the BSM and ARCOM, as evidenced by orders he provided and by a certificate and orders on file in his OMPF. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005574
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect any ribbons or unit citations that he would have received for his service in Iraq from March to October 2003 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, which may include either the Iraq Campaign Medal or the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). Upon application, any such service member may be awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal in lieu of the GWOTEM for such...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005576
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He requests that the Army upgrade his discharge based on the circumstances at the time and on the VA decision to grant him VA benefits. The new evidence is insufficient to support an upgrade of the applicant's discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005577
The applicant states he submitted a DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Records Under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552) in 1988 but his request was never acted on and he never received a response. The applicant enlisted in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) on 13 June 1978 for a period of 6 years. His active status as a commissioned officer from 10 May 1981 to the date of his separation on 29 June 2009 was continuous, uninterrupted, and qualifies as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005581
A 17 February 1969 medical board report relates, "The patient stated that while on security duty and jumping a small canal, the patient's own weapon discharged, striking him in the left foot while on active duty in the Republic of Viet Nam ." The Purple Heart Certificate submitted by the applicant indicates that the Commanding Officer, 29th Evacuation Hospital made the award on 5 September 1968. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005582
The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant served honorably during the period 6 January 1969 to 11 November 1971. 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 period 6 January 1969 to 11 November 1971; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005583
Discharge proceedings under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 5-13, for personality disorder were initiated on 28 January 1987. The regulation states the reason for discharge based on the separation code "JFX" is "personality disorder" and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13. The applicant was 19 years old when he enlisted and he successfully completed one-station unit training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005587
The applicant requests, as the mother of a deceased former service member (FSM), through her Congressional representative, reconsideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) denial of her request to posthumously award her son the Purple Heart. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20080018845, on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005588
On 13 November 1991, the applicant received nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under the provisions of Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, for being absent without leave (AWOL) from 5 October 1991 to 8 October 1991. The applicant was accordingly separated on 21 February 1992 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct, with a general under honorable conditions discharge. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005589
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 18 December 1975 to show he served in the Republic of Vietnam from 15 December 1969 through 18 November 1970. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 for the period ending 18 December 1975; Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, Special Orders Number 354, dated 20 December 1969; and Headquarters, U.S. Army Field Artillery Center and Fort Sill, letter, dated 14 February 1975. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005591
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090005591 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090005591 4 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005593
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board. 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 | 20090005594
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 11 February 1970, the applicant's mother wrote to the President of the United States concerning her son. On 21 June 1974, the applicant was given an undesirable discharge under Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, by reason of discharge for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005595
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence clearly shows the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States and entered active duty on 7 December 1961. The evidence shows that the applicant was issued a DD Form 214 for the period ending 6 December 1963 on which his date of induction erroneously appears as 7 December 1963.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005596
BOARD DATE: 26 August 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090005596 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 does not show the NPDR or any bronze service stars on her Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM). Therefore, she is entitled to the NPDR and correction of her records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005597
The applicant states, in effect, that he should have been separated due to physical disability instead of being discharged for alcohol abuse - rehabilitation failure. The available evidence shows that the applicant was administratively separated for alcohol abuse - rehabilitation failure. _______ _ 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 | 20090005599
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 September 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090005599 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a self-authored statement, his college transcript, and his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), in support of this application. On 6 March 2007, the separation authority directed that the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005601
The applicant requests that his 1976 general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to fully honorable. The applicant states he was told he could request an honorable discharge after 1 year and now notes it has been more than 32 years. He also had 26 days of lost time due to being AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005603
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical Examination), dated 20 February 1956, shows his DOB as "18 January 1937." The evidence of record shows that upon his enlistment and entry on active duty, the applicant listed his DOB as "18 February 1937."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090005604
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 August 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090005604 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He further acknowledged that he understood if he failed to comply with this established treatment plan he might be subject to administrative action by his command to include separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 9 (Alcohol or Other Drug Abuse...