ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006679
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. There is no evidence to show he was age 16 at the time of his enlistment. There is no evidence in the available record, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence, to show that he was pressured into joining the Army as an infantryman, he enlisted with parental consent.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006680
The applicant requests, in effect, award of 1 year of additional constructive service credit for completion of a master's degree and 1 year for civilian ministry experience, correction of his accession grade to captain (CPT), and all back pay and allowances due as a result. The evidence of record confirms he should have received 4 years of constructive service credit upon his appointment in the Chaplain Corps, which supported an entry grade of 1LT based on the 3 years of entry-grade credit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006682
The applicant requests, in effect, that a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ [Uniform Code of Military Justice]) be removed from the restricted section of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Paragraph 3-37b(1)(a) of the military justice regulation states, in pertinent part, that the decision whether to file a record of non-judicial punishment (NJP) in the performance section of the Soldier's OMPF rests with the imposing commander at the time punishment is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006687
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his previous request to upgrade the characterization of his November 2005 discharge and to change his reentry eligibility (RE) code from RE-4 to a code that will permit him to return to military service. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator Codes), Table 2-3, states that the SPD code of JKK denotes involuntary discharge by reason of misconduct (drug abuse). While the applicant implies that he associated with the wrong...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006690
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 June 1975 to show award of the Combat Medical Badge. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Combat Medical Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006691
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 13 March 1968. ____________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 | 20090006696
This document indicates his appointment as a captain in the USAR was approved by the Secretary of Defense on 23 October 2008, with a defacto appointment date of 16 July 2008. The approval received by their office was dated 23 October 2008, and based on the Executive Order, the appointment memorandum and the DA Form 71 (Oath of Office - Military Personnel) could not be issued until scroll approval was received. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006698
The DA Form 20 shows that the applicant: a. served in Vietnam with the 446th Transportation Company from 9 March 1968 through 17 September 1968; b. served during one campaign period; c. sustained a wound (fractured left foot on 26 June 1968); and d. his awards are the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar for both the M-14 and M-16 rifles. In addition to the awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006700
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, and other awards. The applicant states he believes he was issued the Purple Heart medal but it and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation are not listed 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 showing that, in addition to the awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006701
The applicant's service personnel records contain a DA Form 137 (Installation Clearance Record), dated 23 September 1969, which shows his commanding officer did not recommend him for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. He listed twelve contentions regarding his request for an upgrade from general to honorable to include the following: (1) did not commit a crime; (2) did not participate in any crime; (3) was not a willing participant in any offense (4) was not afforded the opportunity to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006702
On 18 June 1981, the applicant was discharged with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. 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. The applicant's record of indiscipline includes punishments under Article 15, UCMJ; a general court-martial conviction; confinement by military authorities; and 118 days of lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006703
The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, he served a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal and is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. ____________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 | 20090006705
BOARD DATE: 22 September 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090006705 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. 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 | 20090006712
The applicant's military personnel records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 18 May 1970 for a period of 3 years. On 3 September 1975, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), for the good of the service, and was issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200 provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006714
BOARD DATE: 16 July 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090006714 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The applicants record of service shows he received four Article 15s for being absent from his unit to include 29 days of AWOL and for failing to go to his appointed place of duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006720
On 18 January 1971, the applicant's commander initiated action to discharge the applicant from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 due to conviction by civil authorities. Accordingly, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 16 July 1971, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, due to conviction by civil authorities. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006721
The court-martial charge sheet is missing from his file; however, the applicant's military record shows that on 20 April 1993, he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. The applicant stated, in effect, that he respectfully requested that his character of discharge not be under other than honorable conditions and that the separation authority direct an honorable or a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006723
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the date he entered active duty as 19 August 1965 instead of 19 August 1968. Item 17c (Date of Entry) of his DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty on 19 August 1968 and Item 11d (Effective Date) shows he was separated on 16 August 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006725
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 12 September 1984, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his 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 | 20090006726
The BSM and CIB are individual awards, not authorized unit awards. The evidence of record is void of any orders or other documents that indicate the applicant was ever recommended for or awarded the BSM by proper authority while serving on active duty. 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 | 20090006728
The applicant provides character references, record documents, a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), and a discharge certificate in support of his application. The DD Form 214 shows he was administratively discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of conduct triable by court martial and that he received an UOTHC discharge. Chapter 10 of that regulation provided, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006730
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant states that he served in the infantry in the Republic of Vietnam and was given the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006731
He further stated he was needed at home to care for his wife and children and that if his discharge wasnt approved he would again go AWOL. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant upon his discharge shows 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 court-martial, and that he received an UD. On 12 August 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), after careful...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006732
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 27 March 1972, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an undesirable 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 | 20090006736
The applicant states, in effect, that Public Law 107-107, which was passed in December 2001, but retroactive to 11 September 2001, effectively negated the need for imminent death processing by providing survivor benefits via the SBP (Survivor Benefit Program) to family members of Soldiers who died on active duty but had less than 20 years of active service. It also provided for a $150,000.00 SGLI death gratuity payment to any service member who died on active duty between 7 October 2001 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006740
All active duty records show the applicant was inducted into the AUS on 13 April 1966 for 2 years. His DD Form 214 shows he was honorably separated on 12 April 1968 with exactly 2 years of service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending item 22a(2) of the applicants DD Form 214 to show 10 months and 19 days; and b. amending item 22a(3) of his DD Form 214 to show 2 years, 10 months, and 19 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006741
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Board's denial of his request to correct his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show all of his active duty service. He or she will only receive a DD Form 220 (Active Duty Report); and e. RC Soldiers completing initial active duty for training (ADT) that result in the award of an MOS, even when the active duty period was less than 90 days. While the applicant performed active and inactive duty after the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006744
The applicant requests, in effect, his 6 March 1992 DA Form 67-8 (U.S. Army Officer Evaluation Report [OER]) be changed to remove the entry regarding his lack of knowledge with respect to tactics, inability to grasp and demonstrate technical competence, and losing control of his platoon. The record indicates he received a referred OER for this period of service. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that would satisfy this requirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006745
On 14 January 1992, the applicant voluntarily submitted a request for separation under the Fiscal Year (FY) 1992 Enlisted Voluntary Early Transition Program, effective 25 April 1992, under the Special Separation Benefit (SSB) option. It provided, in pertinent part, that non-disability separation pay was authorized for Regular Army enlisted Soldiers involuntarily separated or released from active duty who were discharged under honorable conditions and who had completed at least 6 years, but...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006751
The applicant requests, in effect, that his middle initial be corrected in his military records. Item 1 (Last Name - First Name - Middle Name) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows the applicant's middle initial as a "V." 4. The evidence shows the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States and at the time was identified as having a middle name that began with the letter "V." 2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006760
The applicant requests that his 28 February 2009 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he entered active duty on 21 May 2007. The applicant provides five sets of orders that show he was ordered to active duty; a memorandum, dated 6 February 2009; and his DD Form 214, ending on 28 February 2009. The applicant was honorably released from active duty on 28 February 2009 and it shows the following information: a. block 12a (Date Entered AD this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006762
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows that the unit to which the applicant was assigned during his second tour of duty in Vietnam was awarded the Valorous Unit Award (VUA) for the period 2223 July 1970 by Department of the Army General Order (DAGO) 50, dated 1971; and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period 30 October to 7 December 1970 by DAGO 11, dated 1973. As such, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006766
On 15 June 1991, the applicant was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations), chapter 4 upon his expiration of his required term of active service. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. While the evidence of record does not show the applicant received a bar to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006778
Item 40 of the applicant's DA Form 20 is blank, which indicates he was never wounded in action, and the PH is also not included in the list of awards contained in Item 41. As a result, absent any evidence of record confirming the applicant was wounded in action or treated for a combat-related wound while serving in the RVN, the regulatory burden of proof necessary to support award of the PH has not been satisfied in this case 3. In order to justify correction of a military record the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006780
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal with V Device.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006782
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was advanced on the retired list to the highest grade held. Orders 222-89, 573rd Personnel Service Company, dated 19 November 1982, promoted the applicant to sergeant, pay grade E-5, with a date of rank of 2 November 1982. ___________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 | 20090006783
The commander states the applicant has served under his command for 9 months. The lieutenant colonel recommends the applicant's GOMOR be moved to the restricted portion of his OMPF. The lieutenant colonel states the applicant has served under him for 2 years, during which he demonstrated exceptional talents exemplifying the core values of the United States Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006784
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he was eligible for promotion to lieutenant colonel (LTC) by the Fiscal Year 2008 (FY 2008) LTC Reserve Component Selection Board (RCSB). The applicant's contention that his record should be corrected to show he was eligible for promotion to LTC by the FY 2008 RCSB because he was enrolled in the ILE-CC when the board convened was carefully considered. In this case, on 8 September 2008, the date the LTC RCSB convened, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006785
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general, under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge. 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 applicant's court-martial conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006787
The recommendation is that the applicant be granted a waiver based on completion of the course on 19 September 2008, and that his record be placed before an SSB for reconsideration for promotion to LTC under the FY 2008 RCSB criteria. An advisory from the Chief, Personnel Division, NGB also recommends that the applicant be granted a waiver for the military education requirement and that he be reconsidered for promotion to LTC by an SSB using the FY 2008 RCSB criteria. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006789
This official states the applicant was considered for promotion to major by the 2002 Department of the Army RCSB that convened in March 2002, but was not selected due to not meeting the military and civilian education requirements at the time of the selection board. The HRC advisory opinion further indicates the applicant was again considered and not selected for promotion to major by the 2003 RCSB that convened on 3 March 2003 and that he still did not meet the military education...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006793
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Armed Forces Service Medal. The Armed Forces Service Medal may be awarded for United States military operations in direct support of the United Nations (UN) or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and for operations of assistance to friendly foreign nations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006794
The advisory official indicated the NGB recommended disapproval of the applicant's request to have his CPT DOR changed from 21 December 2006 to 12 July 2006 because his promotion was based on a position vacancy. This recommendation was based on the promotion regulatory guidance contained in the Reserve Officer Personnel Management Act (ROPMA) for position vacancy promotions which provides that the effective date of an ARNG commissioned officer who is promoted in the State under the position...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006797
The applicant states he is providing a Certificate for award of Bronze Star Medal to show he is authorized the medal. It is appropriate to correct his record to show these service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in addition to the awards listed on his WD AGO Form 53-55, the applicant is also authorized the Bronze Star Medal and three bronze service stars to be worn on his Asiatic-Pacific...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006799
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for shrapnel wounds he received on 4 July 1969. These orders state, in part, "Specialist M_____ was serving as a door gunner on an OH-6A helicopter when the aircraft's sister ship crashed because of enemy fire. By regulation, in order to award the Purple Heart it is necessary to establish that a Soldier was wounded in action, that the wound required treatment by medical personnel, and the treatment record must have been made a matter of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006800
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his 25 February 1969 DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected by adding the Silver Star (SS), Air Medals (AMs), Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and any other earned awards and decorations. In this case, the evidence of record shows the applicant was not awarded MOS 11B until 29 July 1966.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006801
On 23 December 1997, in response to a request from the applicant regarding her eligibility for benefits based on the FSM's military service, the Chief, Retirement Services, ARPERCEN, informed the applicant that he was enclosing a retirement certificate and orders that were posthumously published for the FSM. The evidence of record does not include a hard copy of the FSM's 20-year letter and/or any documentation that indicates the FSM was counseled or provided documents affording him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006803
The applicant requests that his general discharge, under honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant provides, in support of his application, three personal references and a copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 25 July 1962. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding the general discharge now...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006804
The applicant's Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), dated 17 September 2004, Section I (Assignment Information), does not show any overseas service tour credit or that he deployed for combat duty. Based on the applicant's medical military occupational specialty, assignment to an infantry company, and service in combat under hostile fire as evidenced by multiple witness statements and reports, the applicant is entitled to have his record corrected to show award of the Combat Medical Badge. Based...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006805
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that his general educational diploma (GED) was missing from his 201 file [military personnel records jacket] when he appeared before the promotion board. The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: a supplemental letter, dated 6 March 2009; his GED test scores; a Standing List for Promotion to E-5, dated 23 November 1971; his DD Form 214 (Armed...