ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006915
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 6 April 1977, the applicant requested discharge in lieu of court-martial for the good of the service. 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 | 20090006916
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 31 December 1959, the separation authority approved the applicants separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 and directed that he receive a UD. The separation authority could authorize the issue of a general under honorable conditions discharge (GD) or honorable discharge (HD) if warranted by the member's overall record of service; however, a UD was normally considered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006918
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he performed nearly 20 months in military occupational specialty (MOS) 71L (Administration Specialist), award of the Army Commendation Medal, and a certificate of commendation. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he completed 3 years of creditable active service. Notwithstanding the certificate provided by the applicant, in the absence of the orders announcing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006920
Accordingly, he was issued an undesirable discharge while on excess leave, on 19 August 1975, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. However, an undesirable discharge was appropriate at the time the applicant was separated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006922
She also requests correction of her Officer Record Brief (ORB) to show Qatar as her "last" assignment instead of showing it as the "current" assignment. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show she served in Qatar from 30 April 2007 to 5 March 2008 and is entitled to correction of her DD Form 214 to show this foreign service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the entry "SERVICE IN QATAR FROM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006926
One previous conviction was considered. On 18 March 1954, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-364 (Enlisted Personnel Discharge Dishonorable and Bad Conduct), by reason of court-martial, and he received a DD. As a result, neither his overall record of service or post-service conduct support clemency in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006933
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Special Forces Tab he was awarded. The applicant's records do not have any DD Forms 214 for the applicant as a commissioned officer. While orders show the applicant was awarded the Special Forces Tab, evidence indicates this occurred after his period of active duty service for which he was issued a DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006936
He also states that he is requesting the issuance of a DD Form 215 (Correction to the DD Form 214) that shows his HOR in item 18 of his DD Form 214. The applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) contains a DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) which lists his HOR as Milwaukee, WI in item 5(Home of Record). Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents that must be prepared for Soldiers on retirement, discharge, release from active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006937
The applicant requests correction of her Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her deployment to Iraq. The applicant's military pay records combined with her personal statements are accepted as sufficient evidence to amend item 18 of her DD Form 214 to show the entry "SERVICE IN IRAQ FROM 20030316-20040217." Since the applicant has requested award of the ICM in lieu of the GWOTEM, it would be appropriate to amend her DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006939
The applicant's unit's morning reports show he was wounded in action; his DD Form 214 shows he was wounded in action; and the SGO Files show he was wounded in action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart for a scalp wound incurred on 26 April 1951 in Korea, and this decoration be added to his DD Form 214. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090006939 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006941
The applicant's records do not contain any evidence that he was awarded the CIB. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. 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 the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006943
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his foreign service in Vietnam and Thailand. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. This form further shows that at the time of his separation the applicant was assigned to the 590th Supply and Service Company, U.S. Army Pacific Command (USARPAC).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006944
The applicant states, in effect, that he retired on 1 December 1976 but SBP documentation erroneously indicates that he retired on 21 September 1972 and that he declined the SBP at that time. In support of his claim, the applicant provided SBP documentation which shows, in pertinent part, that he declined SBP on 21 September 1972 and that he elected spouse coverage on 8 February 1982. Although the applicant contends that he requested SBP for his spouse when he retired, there is no evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006946
It stated that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. The applicant participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006947
The orders show the general court-martial convening authority approved the sentence and directed that, except for the bad conduct discharge, the sentence be executed. The records of the FBI are under the jurisdiction of that agency and the Board does not have the authority to direct that they correct those records. While the applicant is correct that the findings of the drug charges should also include the final disposition of the charges on the FBI RAP sheet, the Board does not have the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006948
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and a DA Form 8-275-3 (Clinical Record Cover Sheet) dated 18 March 1967. Department of the Army General Order Number 8, dated 1974, awarded all units assigned to the United States Army Vietnam from 8 February 1962 through 28 March 1973 the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006950
The applicant states, in effect, her mobilization orders state she was authorized to store her POV at Government expense; however, when she turned in her travel voucher, she was denied reimbursement for storage of her POV. He states that the applicant's 14 December 2007 active duty orders authorized the storage of HHG/POV at Government expense, and upon receipt of these orders, she stored her POV at her home of record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006951
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. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. While there is evidence that the applicant was diagnosed with a schizoid personality, there is no evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006953
The applicant requests correction of item 24 (Statement of Service) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was held over for 20 days because of the Cuban missile crisis. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows the following entries: a. item 24a(1) (Net Service This Period) shows he completed 6 months of creditable active service during this period; b. item 24a(2) (Other Service) shows he completed 20 days of prior service; c. item 24a(3) (Total...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006954
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant contends that the Board did not make inquiries concerning allegations against the investing officer casting doubts on the Board's decision. She further contends that the NJP was based solely on the investigating officer's conclusions and that the Relief-for-Cause NCOER was the result of the NJP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006962
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. On 14 June 2005, the applicant's commander recommended approval of her request to be separated for the convenience of the government to attend the fall semester at UNLV. Recruiting personnel are required to process a request for waiver...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006968
The applicant's military records are not available for review. In accordance with pertinent regulations, members of units cited only once for award of the French Croix de Guerre as confirmed by War Department or Department of the Army General orders, are entitled to entry on their discharge documents to show this citation in spite of the fact that they are not authorized to wear a ribbon, fourragere, medal, or other devise based on a one-time citation. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006973
This letter notified the FSM that he had completed the required years of service and would be eligible for retired pay upon application at age 60. This letter also notified the FSM that he was entitled to participate in the RCSBP and that "By law, he had only 90 calendar days from the date he received this letter to submit his Survivor Benefit Plan Election Certificate (DA Form 1883). The FSM's records do not indicate that he elected to participate in the RCSBP and the applicant has not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006979
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. The applicant participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of 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. awarding him the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 22 April 1968 through 6 November 1970; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006985
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 40 of the record copy of the FSM's DA Form 20 is blank, which indicates he was never wounded in action, and the PH is not included in the list of awards contained in Item 41. The applicant provided a copy of page 4 of the FSM's DA Form 20 showing the FSM was awarded the PH and the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006986
On 11 February 1985, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service, directed he be reduced to private (PV1)/E-1, and that he be issued an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006989
The VA BIRLS Data shows the date the applicant entered active duty as 2 February 1977, his separation date as 8 April 1980, and his total active service as 3 years and 2 months. The applicant's military service records do not contain any general orders awarding him the Purple Heart. In the absence of such evidence, there is insufficient basis for award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006991
The SBP provided that military members on active duty could elect to have their retired pay reduced to provide for an annuity after death to surviving dependents. The applicant requests an SBP annuity stating she never concurred with the FSMs decision to decline coverage. When the FSM retired in 1979, there was no requirement for a spouse to concur with a retiring member's SBP election.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006995
There are no orders which show the applicant was awarded the CIB. Although the applicant's records show he was awarded MOS 11M and served as an infantryman with an infantry unit in SWA, there is no evidence which shows he served during active ground combat and was personally "present under hostile fire. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which base correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the CIB. _______ _ __XXX_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090006996
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 commander cited as the reasons for the discharge alcohol abuse, rehabilitative failure at ADAPCP, and for being drunk and disorderly on 5 November 1988. On 24 January 1989, the appropriate separation authority directed the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007001
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to honorable. He also states, in effect, that a staff sergeant (pay grade E-6), commanded him to break his medical profile when he was threatened with punishment under Article 15 if he did not clean the dayroom for inspection.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007002
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 12 December 1955 be corrected to show his dates of service as 1 March 1953 to 1 December 1955. There is no evidence nor did the applicant submit any evidence that shows he enlisted on 1 March 1953.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007003
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 September 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090007003 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect, that he served on active duty during the global war on terrorism (GWOT) from 11 September 2001 to March 2002 qualifying him for the NDSM. Paragraph 2-19 of the awards regulation contains guidance on award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007005
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that show he was awarded and/or served in an infantry MOS, or that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. It provides that substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007007
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Combat Action Badge, the Parachutist Badge, and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 also states that award of the Combat Action Badge is authorized from 18 September 2001 to a date to be determined. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007010
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 August DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090007010 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 17 October 2006, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of paragraph 5-13, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of personality disorder with an HD. On 7 March 2008, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge request and directed the applicant receive an UOTHC discharge and that he be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007017
Although there are no orders available which confirm the applicants award of the Purple Heart, there is sufficient evidence which confirms the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam on 26 November 1967 and awarded the Purple Heart by the 24th Evacuation Hospital. As such, it would be appropriate and in the interest of justice to award the applicant the Good Conduct Medal for the period 15 September 1966 through 13 September 1968 and to add it to his DD Form 214. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007022
The applicant's service records do not contain orders awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge and/or the Air Medal. Notwithstanding the applicants sincerity regarding his entitlement to this badge, in the absence of the above evidence, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case. In the absence of orders or other independent evidence that would confirm he completed the number of missions necessary to be awarded the Air Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007023
With prior service in the U.S. Army Reserve, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army for 4 years and entered on active duty on 15 March 1988. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. The applicant was given a dishonorable discharge pursuant to an approved sentence of a GCM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007025
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show the correct date of and reason for his discharge. However, his records contain an application for an expeditious discharge for physical disability, dated 5 November 1974, in which he indicated the following: a. that based on the findings and recommendations of a medical board, he was considered to be unfit for retention in military service due to a physical disability that had been found to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007028
The applicant's records do not contain general orders awarding him the Air Medal and item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not show award of the Air Medal. The evidence of record shows the applicant was 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. awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007029
The applicant requests that the records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show that she applied in a timely manner to receive payment of her Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity. The applicant provides the following documents in support of her application: a. a State of Vermont Certification of Marriage that shows the FSM and the applicant were married on 22 March 1975. b. a State of Vermont Certificate of Death that shows the FSM died on 17 October 1996...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007030
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). The evidence of record shows that the applicant served two complete tours of duty in Korea during the period of qualification for the KDSM. Therefore, it would be in the interest of justice to award him the KDSM at this time and to correct his records accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007031
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of Block 18 (Remarks) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), to show he received "$25,000.00" instead of "$34,304.40" in disability severance pay. Block 18 of this form shows the applicant was authorized severance pay in the amount of $34,304.40 7. Therefore, the applicant's DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the amount of $31,665.60 in severance pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007032
These records, in pertinent part, include a Report of Behavioral Health Evaluation, dated 13 August 2007; ten documents from Red River Hospital documenting the applicant's treatment from 17 July to 21 August 2006 and from 20 August to 17 September 2007; Headquarters, U.S. Army Medical Department, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, memorandum, dated 5 November 2007, subject: SGT [Applicant's Name and Social Security Number]; twenty-seven Standard Forms (SF) 600 (Chronological Records of Medical Care)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007033
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a VA Form 21-0781 (Statement in Support of Claim for Service Connection for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)), a CNN.com Internet Article and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) in support of his application. By regulation, in order to support award of the CAB, it is necessary to have evidence confirming that the member was personally...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007035
The applicant requests that the Army Commendation Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). 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 show that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. ____________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007036
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 September 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090007036 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was not provided a complete dental examination and all of the appropriate dental services and treatment that he was authorized within 90 days prior to separation. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he completed 20 years and 4 days of creditable active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007038
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Records show that the applicant served on active duty during a qualifying period for award of the National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007040
The applicant requests back pay due to his promotion to major. The applicant states, in effect, that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) directed that he be considered for promotion to major by a Special Selection Board (SSB) under the 1994 criteria. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was promoted to major effective 1 April 1994 and paying to him any and all back pay and...