ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007866
The applicant requests, in effect, 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/E5; that item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) be corrected to show the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar; and that item 14 (Military Education) be corrected to show he completed basic combat training at Fort Dix, New Jersey...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007867
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a medical discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant contends that his discharge should be upgraded because of his medical condition.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007873
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-5 also states that for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, the statement "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD-YYYYMMDD)" will be entered in item 18 (Remarks). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows that the applicant served in support of Operation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007878
The applicant requests, in effect, to have his records corrected to change his under honorable conditions discharge to a medical discharge. On 29 January 1964, the applicant's commander submitted a recommendation, with 10 enclosures, that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of paragraph 13f of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) by reason of fraudulent enlistment. The evidence of record shows the applicant was recommended for discharge by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007884
The applicant requests correction of his records to reflect the correct dates of his active duty service. On 15 December 1977, the applicant was notified by his unit commander that action was being initiated to separate him under the provisions of the Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-39 (Trainee Discharge Program (TDP)). There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not provide any documentation showing that he served on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007885
The applicant requests his records be submitted to a Department of the Army (DA) Promotion Advisory Board for promotion consideration to chief warrant (CW) officer four using the 2009-year criteria. The applicant states he has been trying to get his promotion packet before a promotion board since December 2008. As such, it would be appropriate for the USAR to assemble and submit a promotion packet for the applicant to be considered by a Special Selection Board using 2009-year criteria.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007886
The applicant's military personnel records do not show any evidence that he was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in support of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is authorized for participants in military operations within a specific geographic area during a specified time period. However, there is no evidence of record and the applicant provides insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007887
There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II. Regrettably, as there are no medical records which show the applicant was treated for wounds received on 5 April 1945 and there is no corroborating evidence, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award the Purple Heart at this time. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007893
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to an honorable discharge. The evidence of record failed to establish a basis upon which clemency could be granted and upon which the severity of the punishment imposed could be moderated with an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to a general, under honorable conditions or to a fully honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007900
Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. However, the available evidence is insufficient to confirm he sustained a wound as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. In the absence of any other corroborating evidence of record which shows the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007903
The applicant requests correction of his record to show award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal-Kuwait, the Korean Service Medal [appears to mean the Korea Defense Service Medal], the Overseas Service Medal [correctly known as the Overseas Service Ribbon], and the Sapper Tab. The applicant's contentions that his record should be corrected to show award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal-Kuwait, the Korea Defense Service Medal, the Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Sapper Tab were carefully...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007904
The applicant states, in effect, that he was originally enlisted in the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) in the rank of private first class (PFC)/pay grade E-3 during high school, that he enrolled in the Senior ROTC in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) with the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), that he transferred to the Indiana Army National Guard, and that he completed the Senior ROTC Advanced Camp in the summer of 1990. There are no orders for the ARCAM in the available...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007906
Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program), in pertinent part, provides 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. Applicants who have correct RE codes will be processed for a waiver at their request if otherwise qualified and waiver is authorized. There is no evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he applied for a waiver of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007907
Records show that the applicant served during a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. Records show that the applicant was awarded an MOS as a wheel vehicle mechanic and served as a mechanic for more than a year while in the Republic of Korea. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to grant the applicant's request for award of the Driver and Mechanic Badge with Mechanic Bar.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007910
On 25 September 1989, the applicant's commander recommended he be separated for rehabilitation failure in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), Chapter 9 (Separation for Alcohol or Other Drug Abuse). Accordingly, on 2 October 1989, the applicant was discharged with an honorable characterization of service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9 after completing 5 years, 7 months, and 9 days of active military service with a separation program...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007911
The applicant arrived in the Republic of Vietnam on 19 June 1971 and was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Support Command, Saigon. However, his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows that he was discharged on 27 July 1973 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of in lieu of trial by court-martial with an undesirable discharge and service characterized as under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007912
There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the ADRB for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. 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 | 20090007913
The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the RA, he entered active duty on 29 August 1984, and he was released from active duty on 24 January 1985. There is no evidence that he completed any other period of active service. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007915
The applicant states that at the time of his discharge from the Army he was an addict. There is no evidence in the available records to show the applicant had an addiction problem during his period of military service and/or sought counseling to correct this problem. The applicant's record of service includes five NJP's.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007917
The applicant requests the DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) covering the rated period 15 July 2004 through 16 April 2005 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) be completely removed from her records. Paragraph 3-50, AR 623-105 states that a report is required when an officer is relieved for cause regardless of the rating period involved. The evidence of record shows the contested OER contains comments which allude to the applicant having had an improper relationship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007921
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. However, there is no evidence in the available record, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence, to show that the FSM served in Vietnam at any time during his 20 plus years of service in the U.S. Army. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007923
The applicant requests, in effect: a. her military occupational specialty (MOS) on her DA Form 5011-R (Training Evaluation Summary) be corrected to show MOS 91B1O vice MOS 91A1O; and b. her rank on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show specialist (SPC/E-4) vice private (PVT/E-1). The applicant enlisted in the USAR for 6 years and training in MOS 91B. Army MOS manuals for the period of the applicant's service show that MOS 91A and MOS...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007926
Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 3, paragraph 3-9, specifies that a separation will be described as entry-level with service uncharacterized if processing is initiated while a Soldier is in entry-level status. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 1 August 1991, was discharged on 24 October 1991, and was credited with completing 60 days of service. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with her application, or the evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007928
On 15 January 1973, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. On 19 January 1973, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an undesirable discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 31 January 1973 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007929
The applicant requests that his general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). The Mental Health report completed on the applicant stated he had an inability to adjust to the military, that he refused to participate in the General Educational Development program, that he refused alcohol counseling, that he had poor personal hygiene habits. There is no record the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board within that boards 15-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007933
The applicant requests correction of her records to show she was medically discharged instead of honorably discharged. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007935
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show that the military occupational specialties (MOS) that he was awarded were combat arms specialties and to show that he was performing simulated war duties. The applicant states that his records do not say that his military training as a tanker is a combat arms specialty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007937
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 26 May 1982, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed that a discharge under other than honorable conditions be issued to him and that the applicant be reduced to pay grade E-1. The applicant was discharged on 30 June 1982 in pay grade E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007940
His DD Form 214 only shows his service from July 2007 to June 2008. The applicant's record contains a Certificate and Acknowledgement USAR Service Requirements and Methods of Fulfillment form which states in section IV (Service Obligation) that he acknowledged that he was attached to the Individual Ready Reserve and would not be authorized to participate in any USAR training until he completed basic training. The evidence of record shows in item 12a of the applicant's DD Form 214 he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007943
Item 31 (Foreign Service) of the applicant's DA Form 20 shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 11 February 1968 through 9 February 1969; and again from 5 October 1970 through 4 October 1971. Therefore, it would also be appropriate to add these awards to his record and DD Form 214 at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 24 of his 4 October 1971 DD Form 214 by adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007945
The applicant's DA Forms 2166-8 show the following: a. that for the period from January to November 2003, the applicant performed duty as a staff sergeant, with a date of rank of 16 November 1997; b. that for the period from October to November 2003, the applicant was relieved for cause as a staff sergeant, for violating 1st Armored Division orders concerning authorized weapons; c. that for the period from December 2003 to February 2004, the applicant was a sergeant, pay grade E-5 with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007947
The applicant requests that the last three digits of his service number be corrected in item 2 (Service Number) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or 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. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007950
That office noted that his promotion to captain was delayed through an administrative error which was not the fault of the applicant; he had satisfied the military educational requirements when he completed his officer basic course; he had met the minimum time in grade of 2 years for promotion to captain; and his records contained no derogatory documents that would have made him ineligible for promotion. In the advisory opinion, the Chief, Personnel Division, NGB, stated that the Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007955
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He states he is authorized award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal based on his deployment to Afghanistan with the 2nd Battalion, 187th Infantry in January 2002. It states that awards and decorations for all periods of service in the priority sequence specified in Army Regulation 600-8-22 will be entered on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007956
The applicant states, in effect, that he injured his knee after a kamikaze plane struck his ship on 22 November 1944. The applicants claim of entitlement to award of the Purple Heart for a leg injury he received while in the APTO was carefully considered. However, there is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided evidence that shows he received a leg injury that was a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007973
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). An HD or GD may be awarded by the separation authority if warranted by the member's overall record of service; however, an UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate for members separated under these provisions. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant accepted NJP on two separate occasions for acts of misconduct based on his abuse of illegal drugs.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007974
On 31 January 2005, the applicant was released from active duty after completing 3 years, 10 months, and 5 days of creditable active service. The advisory opinion points out that upon review of the applicant's records, it was determined that he should have been credited with 3 years of constructive credit for completing law school and credited with 4 years, 1 month, and 23 days for his prior commissioned service, a total of 7 years, 1 month, and 23 days of commissioned service credit. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007977
The applicant provides a letter, dated 18 December 2008, from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command, St. Louis, Missouri; copies of her U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPC) Form 249-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points), discharge orders; a notification of medical disqualification; application for retired pay benefits; service medical records; and service personnel records in support of her application. The applicant was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007978
The applicant states, in effect, prior to his reenlistment he completed 3 years of honorable service from 1986 to 1989 and it should be reflected on a separate DD Form 214. The applicant's records contain a DD Form 4/1, dated 19 May 1988, that shows he reenlisted at Baumholder, Germany on 19 May 1988 for a period of 5 years. The applicant's DD Form 214 ending 31 July 1990 covers his entire period of active duty service: a. item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty this Period) shows the entry 85...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007983
The applicant states that he was found unfit for continued service by reason of misconduct, specifically his failure to follow orders and drug dependency. On 28 March 1975, the separation authority waived the counseling and rehabilitative requirements but ordered a board of officer convened to determine whether the applicant should be separated for unfitness. It states that a service member may be separated when it is determined under the guidance in that the member is unqualified for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007984
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. He goes on to state that separation in their marriage was more than they could bear at that time, that he had already spent 6 months in Korea, and that his wife was not tolerant of him leaving again so he stayed in California instead of returning to Korea. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007985
There is no evidence in the applicants records that show he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitation. The issuance of a discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, required the applicant to voluntarily, willingly, and in writing request discharge from the Army in lieu of trial by court-martial. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to grant the applicant the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007986
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The evidence of record shows the same SSN, x4x-xx-5xxx, was used at the time of the applicants enlistment and release from active duty. ____________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 | 20090007987
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This first name is consistent with the first name on several documents in his service personnel record throughout his entire military service, with only one document listing his first name as Faris. The applicant authenticated several documents by placing his full signature in the appropriate block, indicating that his name was correct. __________XXX____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007989
He further acknowledged he understood that if his discharge request was approved, he might be discharged under conditions other than honorable and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 18 March 1971, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate (DD Form 258A). At the time of the applicant's separation, an undesirable discharge was appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007990
On 9 June 1989, the applicants immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 14-12(b) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) for misconduct - a pattern of misconduct. On 17 July 1989, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge, under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct - pattern of misconduct, and directed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007994
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. When he came home from basic training he found the kids alone and this is why he went AWOL the first time. There is no evidence the applicant requested assistance through his chain of command for a hardship discharge during his period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090007998
There is no evidence the applicant was referred to a medical evaluation or a physical evaluation board for consideration of restrictive lung disease or a line of duty determination was made for this condition during his period of active duty. Members with conditions, as listed in this chapter, are considered medically unfit for retention on active duty and are referred for disability processing. There is also no evidence the applicant was diagnosed or referred to a medical evaluation or a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008000
This regulation provided, in pertinent part, that an enlisted person would be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial after completion of appellate review and after such affirmed sentence had been duly ordered executed. The Board may elect to change the punishment and/or the characterization of service if clemency is determined to be appropriate. The evidence of record failed to establish a basis upon which clemency could be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008003
The applicant, the divorced spouse of the deceased former service member (FSM), requests the record be corrected to show that she made a deemed election as the Reserve Components Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) beneficiary. Counsel provides, in support of the applicant's request, copies of the marriage license, a DD Form 2293 (Application for Former Spouse Payments from Retired Pay), their divorce decree and QDRO, notarized letters from their son and daughters, letters from the FSM's divorce...