ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006054
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award) for the period 22 July 1968 through 6 September 1970 and 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006058
BOARD DATE: 22 October 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090006058 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 lists his SSN as XXX-XX-2240.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006059
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006060
The applicant requests, in two applications, that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. While the applicant states that he simply picked up a Soldier who had illegal drugs in his possession and he was not using drugs himself, the evidence of record shows the contrary. The applicant was given a board of officers to consider his case, and the board of officers found that he did abuse illegal drugs and recommended that he be discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006061
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: The applicant requests that his general, under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable. The ADRB considered his military records and determined that the applicant's discharge was proper and equitable. _______ _ _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 | 20090006063
The available records do not show any significant acts of achievement or valor during his military service. On 11 April 1974, the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge and a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 after completing 1 year, 9 months, and 11 days of creditable active service with 99 days of lost time. On 14 March 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006064
The applicant's record is void of any orders or other documents that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. Further, item 24 of his DD Form 214 also does not include the PH in the list of earned awards, which indicates he had not been awarded the PH prior to his REFRAD in February 1969, nearly 6 months after his departure from the RVN. Further, there are no orders or other documents on file in his record that indicate he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006067
The applicant was rated under the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) codes 5299 and 5237 (chronic back pain) and granted a 10-percent disability rating and codes 5099 and 5003 (right shoulder pain) and granted a 10-percent disability rating, for a combined disability rating of 20 percent. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform their duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before they can be medically retired or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006068
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his hazardous duty orders to show his correct social security number (SSN), his correct military occupational specialty (MOS), and his correct pay grade. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing an appropriate document to show the applicant successfully completed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006072
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record of service on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). This period of 4 years active military service is properly recorded as prior active service in item 12d of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 14 May 2004. However, his DD Form 214 for the period ending 14 May 2004 erroneously shows he entered active duty on 15 May 1996 (it appears the clerk used the applicant's basic active service date rather...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006074
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect entitlement to Medical Corps Incentive Special Pay (ISP) for the year 2008. The opinion noted the applicant was, in effect, requesting payment of ISP at $13,000 for the period 9 October 2007 through 8 October 2008 and to align the first executed ISP agreement effective 1 October 2009 on the same cycle. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006075
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of a memorandum, subject: Promotion to SFC [sergeant first class] as an Exception to Policy, dated 16 January 2007, from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The evidence of record shows that the applicant completed the required military education course (BNCOC) prior to being promoted to SFC/E-7. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006085
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general under honorable conditions discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006087
On 9 May 1961, the separation authority approved the recommendation for separation and directed that he be issued an undesirable discharge. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006088
There is no evidence showing that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. _______ _ __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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006090
The applicant requests, in effect, that his 1974 discharge be corrected to show that he was discharged by reason of disability. On 27 November 1974, while in basic training, the applicant was notified of his pending discharge under the provisions of Department of the Army (DA) message, dated 011510Z August 1973, subject: Evaluation and Discharge of Enlistees Before 180 Active Duty Days. This program was designed to enable commanders to expeditiously discharge the individual who lacks the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006091
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 3 December 1973, the applicant requested a discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 (Discharge for the Good of the Service). The evidence of record also shows the applicant had 216 days of time lost during the period of service under review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006092
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that her overseas service in Kuwait be documented on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The evidence of record shows she served in Kuwait for 10 months and 11 days, from 18 April 2003 through 28 February 2004, as evidenced by the ARCOM certificate she received for her service in Kuwait and corroborated by the DFAS pay record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006094
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 USACMR affirmed only so much of the sentence as provided for a bad conduct discharge, confinement at hard labor for 1 year, and forfeiture of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006095
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It states, in pertinent part, that the total amount of foreign service completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214 is entered in Item 12f and is obtained from the Soldiers records. In the absence of a completed travel voucher, certificate of achievement/service, award, Leave and Earning Statements, or any other corroborating documentary evidence that shows he completed this period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006097
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 Army Commendation Medal (correctly known as the Army Commendation Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster), the Good Conduct Medal, and "combat awards." Army Regulation 600-8-22 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006098
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Bronze Star Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, and Combat Infantryman Badge. The record proves the applicant was an infantryman and was assigned to infantry units in Vietnam; however, from the record, it cannot be conclusively determined that he served in active ground combat. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006100
The applicant requests the records of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show his correct date of birth (DOB). The applicant states, in effect, that the FSM was born on 14 March 1924 whereas his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Service) shows this date as 14 March 1921. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006101
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant was performing infantry duties in a cavalry unit. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006104
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows that, at the time of the applicants assignment to the 1st Battalion, 2nd Infantry, 1st Infantry Division, this unit was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006107
The applicant requests award of the following: Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB); Air Assault Badge; Presidential Unit Citation (PUC); Valorous Unit Award (VUA); Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Palm Unit Citation; and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class. 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 showing he is entitled to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006108
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a letter, dated 9 April 2008, from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA); his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty); and a personal statement, dated 26 January 2009, in support of his application. The applicant contends that his service record will show he had a good clean record and excelled in rank from E-1 to E-4 prior to the alleged AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006112
All of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant's administrative discharge are not present in the available records; however, his records do show that numerous attempts were made to contact the applicant when he failed to show up for scheduled drills. The applicant's records contain a duly authenticated NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) which shows that he was discharged under honorable conditions on 15 August 1996 under the provisions of National Guard...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006113
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he is a high school graduate and to show he qualified with the M-60 Machinegun, the M-72 Light Anti-tank Weapon, and the M-203 Grenade Launcher. Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows the Army Service Ribbon, the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16 Rifle), and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006127
The applicant's DD Form 214 also does not show that she was awarded the GWOTEM, but evidence of record shows she was deployed to Kuwait during the period 7 February 2003 to 18 March 2003. an area of eligibility for award of the GWOTEM, as her service in Iraq only qualifies for either the ICM or the GWOTEM, but not both. Additionally, the applicant's DD Form 214 does not show that she was awarded the GWOTSM, but she served on active duty outside the designated areas of eligibility for award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006128
He contends that he was wounded by friendly fire. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. 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 | 20090006129
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that he was released from active duty due to the death of his mother which is the criteria for a dependency discharge as opposed to a hardship discharge as defined in the regulation. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006130
Upon application, any such service member may be awarded the ICM in lieu of the GWOTEM for such service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to add the CAB to his DD Form 214 at this time. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Iraq, an authorized area of eligibility, in support of OIF from 22 January 2005 through 13 July 2005.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006133
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the correct dates of service in Iraq. On 24 June 2005, the applicant was ordered to active duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and subsequently served in Iraq from 27 September 2005 to 1 September 2006. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed 11 months and 5 days of foreign service in Kuwait/Iraq from 27 September 2005 to 1 September 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006136
The applicant states that he needs a medical discharge because of his feet. On 15 December 1989, 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. Since there is no evidence of record to show the applicant was ever medically unfit to perform his military duties, there is no basis for granting a medical discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006140
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 JUNE 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090006140 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his rank be corrected to read corporal (CPL) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) for the period ending 28 October 1953. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006141
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows that upon his induction and entry on active duty the applicant listed his DOB as 3 January 1954. ___________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 | 20090006144
The applicant requests that he be paid his officer accession bonus (OAB). In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the Department of the Army Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, which opines that while the applicant's AOC was not one of the AOC authorized the OAB, the applicant complied with all terms of the contract offered him by an Army official responsible for bonus contracting and recommends favorable consideration of his request in the interest...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006149
Since the applicant has met the requirements for award of the CIB, these orders are accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base correction of his DD Form 214 to show the CIB. 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 to add the CIB, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation. The Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006153
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to include the awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant states that he was awarded an ARCOM while he was in Iraq around October 2007 and the unit to which he was assigned, Company A, 1st Battalion, 67th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division was awarded the CIB. While it is possible that the applicant may have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006155
The orders also stated that "shipment of HHG [household goods] and travel allowances are authorized up to 180 days following date of discharge" and identified the applicant's home of record as Sunbury, OH. The applicant provides a one-way rental agreement from Penske Truck Leasing, dated 6 October 2008, which shows that he rented a vehicle on 6 October 2009 for a cost of $716.00. The applicant personally procured transportation and moved his household goods to his home of record before the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006160
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006163
The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States and entered active duty on 6 February 1968. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant's SN was not listed in item 2 of 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 him the Army Good Conduct Medal for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 6 February 1968 to 5 February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006165
The applicant contends that he was deployed in Iraq from 11 October 2007 through 23 December 2008 and this period of foreign service should be show correctly shown on his DD Form 214. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicants DD Form 214 to show in: a. block 12f 1 year, 2 months, and 13 days; and b. block 18 "SERVICE IN KUWAIT/IRAQ FROM 11 OCTOBER 2007 23 DECEMBER 2008." _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006170
On 15 April 1993, the applicant's unit commander notified him of the intention to process him for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 12b, by reason of misconduct pattern of misconduct. Further, the applicant's record of military service was not sufficiently meritorious for the separation authority to support an honorable discharge at the time of his discharge, nor does it support an upgrade at this time. The evidence of record shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006174
Counsel states the Board determined there was insufficient evidence to support the contention that the applicant did not violate Article 92, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), and this is a request for reconsideration of that finding. Counsel alleges that the applicant was unfairly punished on account of another Soldier's actions in erroneously delivering the Red Cross message. This evidence does not confirm that the applicant was unfairly punished under Article 92, UCMJ, based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006185
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 January 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090006185 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The NGB memorandum, dated 1 September 2004, concerning the promotion of mobilized ARNG officers applies only to those officers recommended for promotion to the grades of captain through lieutenant colonel. Notwithstanding the opinion provided by the NGB, there are no provisions to change the applicant's DOR for promotion to colonel to an earlier date because she was not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006193
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), and the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR). This DD Form 214 also shows the applicant served in Southwest Asia during the period of 28 February 2003 to 15 August 2003, for a total of 5 months and 18 days. Evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006194
He felt honored to serve in Iraq. He relates, "Since my discharge I have completed anger management classes, personal counseling for over a year, and in-patient rehab. The regulation also provides that a Soldier being discharged under other than honorable conditions will be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006195
The applicant requests the following corrections to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty): * Service in Southwest Asia (SWA) from August 1990 to April 1991; * Award of the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal (Third Award), the Army Good Conduct Medal, and Certificates of Achievement; and * Completion of the 62E Construction Equipment Operator Course, the Combat Lifesaver Course, the Emergency Medical Technician Course, and the Airborne Course....