ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007669
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 1 December 2004, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, for a pattern of misconduct. On 1 December 2004, the applicant consulted with counsel concerning his rights and waived consideration of his case by an administrative separation board providing that he received no less than a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007674
The applicant requests that items 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank) and 4b (Pay Grade) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show sergeant/E-5; that item 11 (Primary Specialty) be corrected to show military occupational specialty (MOS) 19D2O; and that item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) be corrected to show the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device with First Oak Leaf...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007685
BOARD DATE: 1 October 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090007685 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he was separated from active duty effective 1 October 2007. The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214 and U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency Orders D276-06, effective 1 October 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007686
The applicant requests correction of his date of rank (DOR) as captain (CPT) from 11 June 2006 to 14 February 2005. After providing a historical background of the applicant's military service and his recent application to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records, the Chief, Personnel Division, stated that the applicant was separated from the ARNG and transferred to the USAR effective 10 June 2006. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was considered by a DA SSB that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007690
The applicant's official military personnel file does not indicate he was awarded the Purple Heart. The evidence shows the applicant sustained injuries as a direct result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained as the result of a hostile act on 11 April 2004 while he was serving in Iraq.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007693
The DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) and DD Form 1584 (National Agency Check Request) prepared on him at the Reception Station, Fort Polk, Louisiana, on 21 July 1970 also list the SSN he now claims is incorrect in item 1 (Name and Service Number) and item 4 (Social Security Number), respectively. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time lists the SSN he now claims is incorrect in item 3. Although the Social Security card and Social Security Administration print-out provided by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007704
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Army Achievement Medal. The applicant states that he only recently realized that the Army Achievement Medal was not recorded on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The certificate provided by the applicant indicates that he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for meritorious achievement at the National Training Center in 1992.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007708
The applicant requests removal of the duplicate award certificates, dated 15 April 2004, 22 July 2001, and 3 March 1998 from her official military personnel file (OMPF). In view of the fact that the applicant is currently on active duty, she must first submit a request to the U.S. Army Human Resources Command, Indianapolis, IN to remove the duplicate award certificates from her record. Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Military Personnel Information Management/ Records) prescribes the policies...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007712
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) paragraph 2-9, provides that the Board begins its consideration of each case with the presumption of administrative regularity. 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 | 20090007718
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. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was wounded in action on 23 May 1968 and again on 19 September 1968. 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 for wounds received in action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007729
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to Item 12b (Separated Date This Period) and Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) dated 22 May 1984. The evidence shows the applicant enlisted for 2 years and completed his required active service. Accordingly, it would be in the interest of justice at this time to correct the applicants DD Form 214 dated 22 May 1984 to show in Item 18 (Remarks) that The individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007734
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his foreign service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). ___________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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090007734 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007738
The applicant provides his Statement for Enlistment - United States Army Enlistment Program and his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) in support of his application. The applicants military records may be corrected to show his Statement for Enlistment - United States Army Enlistment Program was amended to include the sentence, "If ACF benefits in the amount of $30,000.00 (exclusive of MGIB benefits) were authorized by the official processing you for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007741
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Regular Army (RA) DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show: a. he completed the Wire System Installer Course on 7 May 1989; b. he completed the Vehicle Inspection Course on 30 October 1981; c. he completed the English as a Second Language (ESL) Course on 6 August 1979; d. he completed Air Assault School; e. award of the Army Commendation Medal; and f. he earned certificates and letters of commendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007744
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 10c (Date Inducted) on his DD Form 214. The applicant states, in effect, that the date of his separation and his date of birth are incorrectly listed on his DD Form 214. The record does not contain and the applicant has not provided any documentation to show any date of separation other than 19 July 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007746
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 also shows the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation during a period of time the applicant was assigned to the unit based on Department of the Army General Orders Number 53, dated 1970. Evidence of record shows the applicant's second digit of his service number is "4." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007747
The applicant requests reconsideration of her previous request to correct her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show that she is an Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) veteran and that she served in Iraq from the end of February to July 2003. The applicant states that her DD Form 214 does not show she served in Iraq. The evidence shows that the applicant was injured on 8 July 2003 and she was initially medically evacuated from Iraq to LRMC in Germany on 11 July 2003.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007748
Based on the applicant's "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his initial enlistment period, his satisfactory service, and the absence of evidence showing disqualification, the preponderance of evidence shows the applicant should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service from 24 January 1968 to 23 January 1970 ending with termination of his first period of qualifying Federal military service. Records show the applicant was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007751
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows that the applicant was AWOL for the period 1 February 1972 through 2 March 1972. 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 | 20090007757
Item 23a (Specialty Number and Title) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he held MOS 94B when he was released from active duty. There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel records and the applicant provided none to show that he was reclassified to a combat arms MOS or to any other MOS while he served on active duty or while he served in Vietnam. There is no evidence he was ever awarded any other MOS, to include a combat arms MOS, after he was reclassified into MOS 94B from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007758
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. However, there is no evidence of record which indicates the applicant suffered from these conditions during his tenure on active duty or that these conditions led to his discharge from the Army. 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 | 20090007759
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 29 July 1976 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007760
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show that instead of being discharged with a 20 percent disability rating on 25 October 1994 he was instead retired with a minimum of a 30 percent disability rating on that same date. An award or change in the disability rating granted by the VA would not call into question the application of the fitness standards and the disability ratings assigned by proper military medical authorities during the applicants processing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007761
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests in effect, that the records of her deceased father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show his correct last name. This Record of Proceedings along with the application and supporting documents will be filed in the FSM's NPRC record to provide clarity and to deal with any confusion that may arise regarding the difference in the last name of the FSM as it is listed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007763
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States), dated 7 July 1950, shows he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) for a period of 2 years and he entered active duty in Philadelphia, PA, on 8 July 1948.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007769
On 17 November 1977, the applicant's commander informed him that he was initiating administrative separation action to discharge him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations - Discharge -Misconduct (Fraudulent Entry, Conviction by Civil Court, AWOL, Desertion)) due to his conviction by a civilian court. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was recommended for discharge with a UOTHC discharge by reason of a civil conviction. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007771
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with a general discharge on 4 May 1990 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct (pattern of misconduct). Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007774
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 May 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090007774 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant completed 1 year and 3 days of overseas service in Iraq, from 3 March 2005 to 5 March 2006, as evidenced by an entry in Section I of his ERB and by the foreign service entry in Item 12f of his DD Form 214. As a result, it would be appropriate to correct the Iraq service entry in Item 18 of his DD Form 214 accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007776
The applicant requests that items 5a (Grade, Rate or Rank) and 5b (Pay Grade) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 4 September 1969 be corrected to show specialist five/E-5 instead of specialist four/E-4. In the absence of promotion orders to specialist five, the documentation provided by the applicant which show his rank as specialist five are not sufficient as a basis for amending items 5a and 5b on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 4 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007779
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he had a civilian break in service from 16 December 1994 through 31 December 2001 instead of being in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group during this period. The evidence of record shows the applicant was appointed as a commissioned officer in the Army National Guard on 7 December 1991 and granted Federal Recognition on that date. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard and Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007783
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an under honorable conditions (general) discharge. In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charges against him, or of a lesser included offense, that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a discharge under other honorable conditions. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007788
The applicant states he was discharged from the service due to an injury. The findings and recommendations of the NARSUM and the PEB are consistent with a 10 percent disability rating for the applicant's right shoulder pain. There is no evidence to support a 30 percent disability rating for the applicant's disability rating.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007789
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, Combat Aviation Wings [correctly known as the Aircraft Crew Member Badge and currently known as the Aviation Badge], and any other awards his units received during his tenure in the Army. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains the Army's awards policy. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007793
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge or a general under honorable conditions discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 7 November 2001 in accordance with the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial, and his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. Eight certificates of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007794
On 7 June 1980, he signed an MNIL Form 135-178-C (Statement of Understanding of Reserve Obligation and Responsibilities) in which he acknowledged that he understood that if he was not excused from scheduled training periods by proper authority, he would be considered absent without leave (AWOL) and would be charged with an unexcused absence. On 14 July 1982, the applicant's commander dispatched a letter to the applicant informing him that he had been declared an unsatisfactory participant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007797
Item 12b (Separation Date This Period) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was separated on 26 November 2008. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. The applicant's net active service was calculated by subtracting the correct date of entry this period [28 June 2005] from the separation date this period [26 November 2008] and further subtracting the amount of time lost which is shown in Item 29 [3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007798
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. However, his record contains a properly constituted DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged on 14 September 1979 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007800
The applicant requests, in effect, that the record of her former husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to list her as the former spouse so that she may be deemed the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) beneficiary eligible for an SBP annuity as a result of his death. On 20 July 1987, the applicant suspended his SBP coverage and provided no voluntary former spouse SBP coverage election for the applicant. Since the FSM did not submit a voluntary election within 1 year of the divorce,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007807
In addition to documents previously considered, the applicant provides the following documents in support of his request for reconsideration: a. Post-Deployment Health Assessment, dated 26 February 2004; b. Cardiology Consult Report from Darnall Army Community Hospital, Fort Hood, TX, dated 4 May 2004; c. DD Form 2697 (Report of Medical Assessment), dated 25 August 2005; d. two Standard Forms 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care), dated 19 August 2005 and 29 August 2005; e. Patient Lab...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007809
It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. With respect to any financial hardship, while the Board is sympathetic to this issue, the evidence of record shows that the applicant was issued an order to active duty, an order for his release from active duty, and a DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007811
On 23 July 1992, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 14, for a pattern of misconduct. The applicant and his counsel were present. On 23 December 1992, the appropriate authority approved the commander's recommendation for discharge and directed that the applicant be issued a DD Form 257A (General Discharge Certificate).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007812
On 4 August 1977, the applicant's commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to discharge him from the U.S. Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13 (Misconduct), based on frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. On 5 October 1977, the separation authority waived further counseling and rehabilitative requirements and approved the applicant's separation. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007814
She was advised of the basis of her contemplated separation due to personality disorder under the provisions of paragraph 5-13 of Army Regulation 635-200 and its effects, of the rights available to her, and the effects of any action taken by her in waiving her rights. The DD Form 214 she was issued shows she was honorably discharged in accordance with paragraph 5-13 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of personality disorder. This form further shows she completed 1 year and 21 days of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007834
The applicant requests award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) with a bronze service star and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM) with "M" Device. On 30 January 2009, the applicant was released from active duty after completing his required active military service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the NDSM is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995 and any period between 11 September 2001 and a date to be determined.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007840
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 SEPTEMBER 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090007840 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the separation program designators to be used for these stated reasons. The regulation states the reason for discharge based on separation code "JKK"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007845
The applicant states the recommendation for his award of the Meritorious Service Medal was approved through the whole chain of command with the highest recommendations and the Orders Data section of the DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) shows the award given as the Meritorious Service Medal. Therefore, the commanding general of the 4th Infantry Division was the approval authority for awards of the Meritorious Service Medal. The decision to award the applicant an Army Commendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007847
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that the home of record (HOR) listed on her active duty orders and separation/retirement orders be corrected to reflect Round O, SC, instead of Putnam, CT. 2. The evidence of record shows that the applicant's active duty orders, separation/retirement orders, and DD Form 214 all erroneously reflect her HOR as Putnam, CT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007849
The applicant request, in effect, reconsideration of his previous request that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. His records show that while he was in Vietnam he had NJP imposed against him for being derelict in the performance of his duties and once he returned from Vietnam, he went AWOL after he submitted a request for a reduced term of enlistment and prior to having his request approved. The applicant and his counsel should note that if he were being...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007855
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he served in the following military occupational specialties (MOSs): a. MOS 15E4O (Pershing Missile Crewman) for 12 years and 11 months; b. MOS 00R4O (Recruiter/Retention NCO) for 2 years; and c. MOS 94B4O (Food Service Specialist) for 3 years and 7 months. The applicant provides, in support of his application, a copy of his DD Form 214 with a separation date of 30 April 1995....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007864
The FSM and the applicant were divorced on 17 May 2002. However, premiums were still being deducted from the FSMs retired pay for "spouse only" coverage beyond the date of his death on 5 January 2009 through 13 April 2009, when it was terminated upon notification of his divorce and death through the applicant's request for SBP benefits. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the FSM voluntarily changed...