ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007386
On 11 December 1987, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge, under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct-abuse of illegal drugs, and directed the applicant be furnished an under honorable conditions (general) discharge. A discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. The applicants discharge was appropriate because the quality of his service was not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007388
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a campaign medal for her service in Bosnia. Records show that the applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal in addition to the Armed Forces Service Medal for his service in Bosnia. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007389
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 shows unit awards received by units serving in the Republic of Vietnam. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had 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 8 November 1967 through 11 September 1969 and to correction of his records to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007395
The applicant states he should have received either an honorable or medical discharge due to the conditions he had. On 30 October 1968, the 545th Ordnance Company unit commander recommended the applicant be separated from the service under Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability) for a severe character and behavior disorder. The applicant states he should have received either an honorable or medical discharge due to the conditions he had.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007396
The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) for a period of 3 years on 6 May 1997. Army Regulation 635-200 states, in pertinent part, that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The SPD code of "KFS" code is the correct code for Soldiers separating under chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007399
The applicant again went AWOL on 17 March 1972 and remained absent in a desertion status until he was returned to military control at Fort Dix on 2 October 1972 and charges were preferred against him. This program, known as the DOD Discharge Review Program (Special) (SDRP) required, in the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, that a discharge be upgraded to either honorable or general in the case of any individual who had either completed a normal tour of duty in Southeast Asia,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007400
Therefore, the FSM is eligible for award of the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service during World War II and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the FSM be corrected by: a. adding to Item 32 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 the Ardennes-Alsace campaign; b. awarding the FSM two bronze service stars to be affixed to his already-awarded European-African-Middle...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007402
The evidence of record shows that the applicant was appointed as a WO1 on 22 July 2004. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was granted Federal Recognition as a WO1 effective 22 July 2004 upon her initial appointment in the ARNG and execution of the oath of office. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending TNARNG Orders 136-842 to show the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007403
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was awarded five bronze service stars [or a silver service star] to be worn with his Korean Service Medal in lieu of the three bronze service stars he currently has. The applicant states, in effect, that he served in Korea as an ammunition corporal with the 503rd Field Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, and his service in Korea should qualify him for award of five bronze service stars instead of three. Regrettably, in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007404
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending on 29 January 1973 be corrected to show he completed the Basic Airborne Course in 1972 at Fort Benning, Georgia and he was awarded the Parachutist Badge. Item 27 (Military Education) of a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) that covers the applicant's first term of military service for the period 23 February 1971 through 29 January 1973 does not show he completed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007406
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge, and other awards to which he may be entitled. The applicant's medical records are not contained in his service records. 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 27 July 1966 to 25 July 1969; and b. amending his DD Form 214 to add the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007408
The Reserve Officer Personnel Act in effect prior to ROPMA required completion of 3 years as a second lieutenant and 4 years as a first lieutenant before promotion to captain. In view of the circumstances in this case, the applicant is entitled to adjustment to her promotion effective date and DOR for captain to 28 February 1997, the date of her assignment to a captain's position, had she been timely considered for promotion prior to her MYIG date. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007411
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 October 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090007411 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that he be credited with qualifying years of service for retired pay at age 60 for the 9 years he spent working as a contractor in Kuwait City. A qualifying year is defined as a year of service during which a Reserve member earns at least 50 retirement points.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007413
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his blood type is "B" Positive; his rank/grade was private first class (PFC)/E-3; that he completed basic training at Fort Bragg, NC; that he completed 1 year in Vietnam; that he completed 2 years in the Regular Army (RA); that he completed 4 years of high school at Benjamin Franklin High School in Philadelphia, PA; that he completed advanced individual training (AIT) at Fort Polk, LA;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007414
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. The appropriate authority approved his request on 10 May 1982 and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007415
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) in support of his request. Without an award recommendation, there is insufficient documentation to base granting the applicant the ARCOM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007417
On 12 February 1973, he enlisted in the RA for 3 years, using the same date of birth. The applicant served in the RA and he was retired with more than 20 years of active service. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which confirms his correct DOB, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007418
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The appellant requests that a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) be removed from the restricted portion of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Army Regulation 600-37 also states that records of non-judicial punishment may be transferred upon proof that their intended purpose has been served or that their transfer would be in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007419
The applicant states that he suffered injuries in the Republic of Vietnam but was never given the Purple Heart. The available evidence shows the applicant suffered an injury to his hand as a result of an accidental claymore mine detonation on 16 December 1969 in the Republic of Vietnam. In the absence of documentation that conclusively show his claymore mine accident was a result of hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007424
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant also states that COL (Ret) C____u ordered a United States Army Criminal Investigation Command (USACIDC, also known as CID) investigation of his appeal in the 1983/1984 time period. A DD Form 149, dated 30 April 1984, shows the applicant requested consideration by the ABCMR for correction of all military records to reflect that all findings of guilty to the charges and specifications set forth in Department of the Army,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007425
The applicant's statement that the lack of documentation showing he threatened and attacked an NCO and an enlisted Soldier shows that there was a cover up in his case, and that if he had been brought to court-martial, he would have been exonerated of the charges and would have received the mental health treatment he needed is new evidence which requires the Board reconsider his request. On 14 August 1984, the applicant's unit commander initiated separation actions under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007426
The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to honorable so that he may be eligible to enroll at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and receive medical benefits. On 15 December 1980, the applicants immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), for misconduct, frequent incidents of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007427
The applicant requests reconsideration of his request to remove the Officer Evaluation Report (OER) he received for the period 15 June 2002 through 1 June 2003 from his official military personnel file (OMPF) and that his record be submitted to a grade determination board to determine whether or not he should be retroactively promoted to colonel and selected for the senior service college (SSC). Counsel states, in effect, that the new clear and convincing evidence submitted with his request...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007431
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that the Bronze Star Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant states the Bronze Star Medal was awarded to him on 7 September 1970, but it is not listed on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007432
Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (first award) for the period 15 June 1966 through 13 June 1969 and correct his records to show this award. The available records show 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. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st award) for the period 15 June 1966 through 13 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007434
The applicant states, in effect, that he served 2 years in Vietnam; however, his DD Form 214 reflects only 1 year and 6 days of foreign service in block 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service). The applicants DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, but it does not show that he was awarded any bronze service stars to signify campaign participation credit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007440
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) that he was issued shows he was separated under the provisions of Chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service with an UOTHC discharge on 5 July 1978. On 31 March 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board, after careful consideration of the applicant's military records and all other available evidence, determined that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007442
She states, in effect, that her original Oath of Office and state appointment orders were voided and once the administrative error was corrected her appointment date was changed from 22 October 2008 to 26 February 2009 causing an adjustment to her date of rank, adjustment to her service creditable for retirement, and recoupment of the pay received for the period of 27 October 2008 to 25 February 2009. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged from active duty on 26 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007443
On 3 October 1968, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability) for unfitness with the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 18 October 1968, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 by reason of unfitness and directed the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007450
The applicant states, in effect, his record should be corrected to show he was awarded 5 years of constructive service credit to reflect 3 years of active duty service as a MAJ in addition to time served. The total entry grade credit granted shall be no more than that required for an officer to be eligible for an original appointment in the grade of Major or Lieutenant Commander. The governing policy also stipulates that the total entry grade credit granted shall be no more than that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007452
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his 18 September 1973 DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his overseas service, awards and marksmanship badges, and his education and training. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 does not show his overseas service; completion of the Construction Machine Operator Course; award of the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Meritorious...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007454
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. The commander counseled the applicant, telling him that he thought the applicant could perform his duties without becoming involved in any homosexual activities. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007456
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 26 October 1982, the applicant enlisted and returned to military service in pay grade E-2. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007458
There are no orders in the applicant's records that show he was awarded the Air Medal. The evidence of record shows the applicant held an aircraft repairer MOS, served in Southwest Asia, and underwent a certification of medical fitness. In the absence of records or other independent evidence that would confirm he completed the requirements to be awarded the Air Medal, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Air Medal in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007459
The applicant requests that her records be corrected to show that she was transferred to the Retired Reserve. The applicant states that she requested to be transferred to the Retired Reserve, but she was discharged. The applicant provides a copy of the ARPC FL 3948 (Election of Options), a Memorandum of Nonparticipation, Federal Recognition Orders, a National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service), a Chronological Statement of Retirement Points, her Twenty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007460
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows: a. that on 22 September 1942, the applicant enlisted in the Army of the United States and entered active duty that same day; b. that he was assigned for duty with the 647th Truck Company; c. that he participated in the Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe, Normandy, Northern France and Rhineland campaigns; d. that his awards included the World War II Victory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007461
The applicant requests that his permanent Federal recognition initial appointment date be adjusted from 25 October 2007 to 8 September 2007 and that he be promoted to first lieutenant (1LT) on 8 March 2009 in accordance with National Guard Bureau (NGB) memorandum, dated 19 August 2008, subject: Reduction in the Time in Grade (TIG) Requirement for Promotion of Reserve Component Officers to First Lieutenant. Records show that the applicant was granted temporary Federal recognition effective 8...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007462
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show that he served in Kuwait from 14 October 1994 through 2 December 1994. However, item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 does not show that he had service in Kuwait from October 1994 through December 1994. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show service in Kuwait from October 1994 through December 1994.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007463
The applicant requests, in effect, that his service in Korea be acknowledged on his 1989 DD Form 214 (Certificate or Release or Discharge from Active Duty). While the evidence does confirm the applicant served in Korea, there were no provisions for entering the location of ones overseas service on an individuals DD Form 214 at the time the applicant was discharged from the Army in 1989. The applicants tour of duty in Korea also qualifies him for award of the Overseas Service Ribbon.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007464
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Records show that the applicant participated four campaigns during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007465
The Korean Service Medal is a wartime service medal awarded to participants who served in Korea during the Korean War between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. However, the applicant is entitled to the Korea Defense Service Medal for his service in Korea from 21 June 1960 to 17 June 1961. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007470
The applicant states, in effect, the BSM with "V" Device and BSM for meritorious service he earned are not listed on his DD Form 214, and he was a 91B (Medical Specialist) assigned to a rifle platoon and should have been awarded the CMB. Given the applicant's cavalry squadron commander confirmed in a 15 June 1968 request that the unit had an organic rifle platoon and that the applicant served as that platoon's medic and had been present with the unit on numerous occasions when it was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007473
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Records show that the applicant participated in one campaign period during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from Item 23a of his DD Form 214 the entry "71Q3O"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007475
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her military records to show that she was retired due to physical disability. There is no available medical evidence showing that the applicant was medically unfit to perform the requirements of her rank at the time of her retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007476
His record shows: a. he was promoted to Staff Sergeant (SSG)/E-6 on 1 May 1976; b. he was promoted to SFC on 23 June 1980 (promotion orders are not available); c. he was issued a DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report), dated 12 September 1982, for attending the Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course (ANCOC). The applicant's promotion order to SFC is not available. The reason for the reduction is not specified in the order; however, the reduction order followed closely...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007477
The applicant provides in support of his application a self-authored statement; a copy of his DD Form 214; a copy of an LOM Award Certificate, dated 14 November 1996; a copy of a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 4 October 1996 and the narrative; and a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 6 March 2007, which shows his DD Form 214 was corrected to add the Korea Defense Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. The applicant provided a copy of his LOM Award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007478
The applicant requests correction of his 19 October 2005 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his deployment to Iraq and his award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). Therefore, his records will be corrected to show deployment in Kuwait/Iraq from 14 April 2003 to 4 April 2004 in item 18 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. adding the ARCOM to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007479
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified 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....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007480
The applicant served on active duty from 14 November 1942 to 24 September 1945, but his WD AGO Form 53-55 does not show that he was awarded the World War II Victory Medal. The applicant served in CONUS from 14 November 1942 to 6 June 1944 and again from 8 May 1945 to 24 September 1945, but his WD AGO Form 53-55 does not show that he was awarded the American Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007483
Block 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the Army Commendation Medal, U.S. Army/U.S. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) shows that the Overseas Service Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from block 12f of his DD Form 214 the entry "0000 00 00"...