ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008005
Upon his discharge, a DD Form 214 was prepared that shows in item 22 (Statement of Service) his net active service for this period was 2 years, 3 months, and 5 days. In his voluntary request, he stated he had completed more than 20 years of active duty service and that he would like to retire effective 31 October 1994. Based on the regulatory guidance at the time of the applicant's initial enlistment and subsequent reenlistments, each DD Form 214 that was prepared shows the specific period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008008
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 27 August 1982, the applicant consulted with counsel and requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. Although the applicant now contends that he went AWOL due to personal problems, the evidence of record shows that on 26 August 1982 he indicated that he went AWOL because he could not handle military life.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008010
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the rank of specialist five (SP5)/pay grade E-5 and the Army Commendation Medal. The applicant states that his commander recommended him for promotion to SP5 and he should have been awarded the Army Commendation Medal. There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008014
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show that he was awarded a fifth Good Conduct Medal. The available evidence does not show the applicant was awarded a fifth Good Conduct Medal. Army Regulation 672-5-1, in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008015
The applicant states that he was awarded and received the PH; however, it was not annotated on his DD Form 214. Although there are no orders awarding the applicant the PH, the evidence of record shows that he was wounded in Vietnam and he was admitted to a military evacuation hospital for treatment for this injury. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the PH for being wounded in action in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008020
The applicant requests, in effect, award of a second Valorous Unit Award (VUA), a Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), and campaign service stars for his already-awarded Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM). The applicant's record does show he was awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal for his period of service from 6 March 2005 to 13 February 2006. 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 issued on 22...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008021
Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge, could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service at any time after court-martial charges were preferred,. Consulting counsel would advise the member concerning the elements of the offense or offenses charged, type of discharge normally given under the provisions of this chapter, the loss of Veterans...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008022
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. However, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged, on 20 February 1973, under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) in lieu of a court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. However, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged, on 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008023
The applicants records also show he reenlisted in the RA for a period of 4 years on 16 August 1977. The regulation directs, in pertinent part, that the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service. Since a copy of his DD Form 214 documenting this period of active duty is not available for review with this case, the applicant should be issued an appropriate document to record this period of active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008024
He was referred to a physical evaluation board (PEB). Pertinent Army regulations provide 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing his RE code of RE-4 to RE-3 on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008027
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 October 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090008027 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that several training courses be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge 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 | 20090008029
On 17 April 1986, the report of mental status evaluation shows that the applicant was psychiatrically cleared to participate in any administrative action deemed appropriate by the command. No medical evidence has been presented by the applicant to demonstrate an injustice in the medical treatment received in service. Consequently, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request to correct his records to show that he was medically retired.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008030
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides, in support of his application, copies of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); Headquarters, 2nd Troop, 104th Aviation Battalion, Annville, PA, memorandum, dated 9 December 1995; Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Military Affairs, The Adjutant General, Annville, PA, Orders 025-012, dated 6 February 1996; NGB Form 22 (Report of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008031
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal and that it be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant states, in effect, he was not awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal for his participation in Operation Safe Haven in Panama in 1995. The evidence shows that the applicant and other Soldiers trained in Panama during the period Operation Safe Haven was in progress; however, there is no evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008033
The applicant's DD Form 214 indicates in item 12 (Record of Service) that he entered active duty on 23 December 2002, was released from active duty on 25 February 2003, and completed only 2 months and 3 days of creditable active duty service. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant entered active duty on 23 May 2002 and served until his release on 25 February 2003, a period of 9 months and 3 days. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008034
Soldiers who volunteer to remain on active duty beyond the 24-month [730 days] mobilization authorized under the involuntary provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12302, and to serve under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12301(d), on an extended tour up to 12 additional months or to be reassigned to another unit upon completion of 12 months of BOG in Iraq, Afghanistan, or certain theater units for up to 12 additional months are eligible for voluntary AIP. The evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008036
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that he be awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal, the driver/mechanic badge, and any other awards to be which may be entitled. However, there is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has failed to provide evidence which shows that he met the eligibility criteria for award of the Driver/Mechanic Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008037
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and a campaign medal for participation in "Operation El Dorado Canyon Libya." Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The applicant has not submitted any evidence and his official records do not contain any evidence to show that he participated in Operation El Dorado Canyon or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008038
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his retired rank as major (MAJ)/pay grade O-4 effective on his 60th birthday and six years of back pay for the difference in pay between pay grade O-3 and O-4. However, there is no evidence that he served on active duty in the rank of MAJ for at least 6 months. The applicant's records show he served more than 10 years on active duty in a commissioned officer status and his records show he elected to be transferred to the Retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008039
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 12 March 2009, to show his active duty service while on Annual Training (AT) orders and Active Duty Special Work (ADSW) orders. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was ordered to active duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom on 28 September 2004 and was honorably released from active duty to the control of his ARNG unit on 9 August 2007. In each period of ADSW,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008040
The applicant requests that his reentry (RE) code of RE-3 be changed to an RE-1, and that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM). His DD Form 214 shows that he was released from active duty due to the completion of required active service, and that he was assigned the separation code (SPD) of "LBK" and reentry code of RE-3. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008041
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directives) for separating Soldiers from active duty and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. The SPD code of JFX (JMB) is the appropriate code to assign Soldiers separated under the provisions of paragraph 5-13, Army Regulation 635-200, for personality disorder. There is no evidence in the extract of the internet article nor did the applicant submit any additional evidence that shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008042
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The evidence of record shows that the applicant received one NJP and three special courts-martial convictions. Based on his record of indiscipline, the applicant's service clearly does not meet the standards of acceptable conduct for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008044
The applicant requests that item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from sole parent to hardship. It appears that at the time of the applicant's separation, separation code MDG was entered item 26 to assist the Army with statistical data on Soldiers separating from the service by reason of sole parenthood. However, this separation code and narrative reason prohibits the applicant from receiving the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008045
The applicant requests, in effect, that item 18 (Remarks) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 August 1998 be corrected to show a deployment in Korea. The applicant states that her deployment to South Korea with the Patriot Missile Battalion from April 1994 to October 1994 is not annotated in the remarks section of her DD Form 214 along with other deployed time periods. The applicant provides a copy of her Officer Record Brief...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008047
The evidence of record shows that the applicant enlisted and served using his SSN as xxx-xx-6785. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. With respect to the applicant's Combat Infantryman Badge, the evidence of record shows the applicant was assigned to an infantry unit during his service in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008048
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show his pay grade as E-5 instead of pay grade E-1. The board would consist of both officers and enlisted appointed by the appropriate promotion authority to select individuals for promotion to pay grades E-5 through E-9. However, there is no evidence in his military records that shows he was promoted to the grade of E-5 and he has not provided evidence that shows he was recommended for promotion to the grade of E-5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008052
On 1 February 1980, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 11 of Army Regulation 635-120 (Officer Resignations and Discharges) for failure of selection for permanent promotion. There was no evidence to show he could not perform his duties. As a result, there is no evidentiary basis upon which to support the applicant's request to change his narrative reason for separation from "failure of selection for permanent promotion" to "medical."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008053
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's records show he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force (USAF) for a period of 4 years on 1 August 1966 and he was honorably released from active duty on 5 February 1970. He was issued a DD Form 214 to document this period of active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008054
The evidence of record also confirms that based on his qualifying period of active duty service outside of an AOE after 11 September 2001 and his service in Kuwait, he is eligible for award of the GWOTSM and GWOTEM, which should both be added to the list of awards contained in item 13 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 amending his DD Form 214 issued, on 29 October 2001, as follows: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008055
His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) does not list the Purple Heart in item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized). During his tour of duty in Vietnam the applicant participated in two campaign periods and is authorized two bronze service stars for wear on the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008056
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's service personnel record is void of any orders or other documents showing he was ever recommended for or awarded the CAB by proper authority while serving on active duty. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains the Army's awards policy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008059
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was promoted to major, pay grade O-4. U.S. Total Army Personnel Command, Order Number 203-005, dated 20 December 1990, determined his rank and grade as captain, pay grade O-3, Medical Corps, with an active date of rank (ADOR) of 15 July 1989.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008061
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that her military records be changed to reflect her name change from Alan Wells V------l to Vanessa Ann W---s and gender change from male to female. The applicant submitted a document from the Superior Court of Fulton County that decreed that her name was changed from Alan Wells V------l to Vanessa Ann W---S and that the applicant's legal gender status be changed from male to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008065
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 8c (Home of Record (HOR) and Item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected. The evidence of record confirms that the HOR listed on the applicants DD Form 4 and DA Form 2-1 both indicate his HOR was located in Atlanta,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008066
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 October 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090008066 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The SPD code of KFS was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. Furthermore, there are no provisions for an automatic change of RE codes after any given period of time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008069
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as ***-**-***6 instead of ***-**-***5 and to show he was a naturalized citizen during his service on active duty. While the applicant may not have had evidence of his U.S. citizenship available at the time of his induction in the Army, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008071
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the correct period of active service and the correct Social Security Number (SSN). His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record) contains his Service Number; it does not contain his SSN. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the correct SSN and record of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008074
It also contains Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam, General Orders 610, dated 8 March 1970, which awarded him the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) for his meritorious service in the RVN during the period July 1969 through April 1970. The regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's REFRAD provided for entering all awards earned during the period in item 24 and periods of RVN service in item 30. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008079
His Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical Examination) does not indicate his blood type in item 49 (Blood Type and RH Factor). The version of this regulation in effect at the time directs that the service members "blood group" from the Immunization Record or the DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) will be entered in item 30 of the DD Form 214. There is no evidence and the applicant has not provided any evidence which shows his blood type as "O+."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008083
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable discharge. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008084
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. 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 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008091
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Action Badge (CAB) and two awards of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Army Achievement Medal with 1st oak leaf...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008092
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his late father's official military personnel record to show award of the Purple Heart. The FSM's military records are not available for review. 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 wounds received in action in August 1918.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008100
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general discharge (GD) under honorable conditions. This document also shows he completed a total of 1 year, 9 months, and 5 days of creditable active military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008102
The applicant provides the following documents in support of her application: DA Form 67-9 (OER), dated 10 May 2007; OER Appeal Packet, dated 3 August 2007; ASRB Record of Proceedings; Request for Reconsideration of OER Appeal Packet, dated 12 June 2008; a letter of support, dated 22 September 2009; her ORB; two OERs, one for the period ending 31 October 2008 and one for the period ending 31 May 2009; and DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) for the period ending 3 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008103
The applicant states that he believes that the Officer Special Review Board (OSRB) did not thoroughly examine his appeal. He based his appeal on his improper placement as COM in his SR's profile and the fact that another OER considered by the promotion board which had a stamp on it which stated "FY01 Promotion." As for the applicant's promotion, the only other contention made by the applicant was the fact that an OER considered by the promotion board had a stamp on it which stated "FY01...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008104
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In the processing of this case, a staff advisory opinion was obtained from Headquarters, United States Army Reserve Command (USARC) at Fort McPherson, Georgia which indicates, in pertinent part, that the applicant received INCAP pay from 1 April 2002 through 30 September 2002. He filed a follow-up claim for INCAP pay from 1 October 2002 through 30 March 2004 and his request was denied due to lack...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008105
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 July 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090008105 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, accelerated promotion to sergeant (SGT) under the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008106
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 24 January 2001, as follows: a. item 12a (Date Entered AD (Active Duty) This Period) to show 1 September 1995 instead of 25 October 1989; b. item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) to show 5 years, 4 months, and 24 days instead of 11 years and 3 months; and c. item 12h (Effective Date of Pay Grade) to show the date as 31 August 1997 instead of 15 July 2000. The regulation...