ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008107
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he completed 20 years of qualifying service for a non-regular retirement. The applicant states, in effect, that he was separated from the Army of the United States and he entered the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) to complete the remainder of his service obligation, but he was told that he did not have to attend unit drills because he had served in the Republic of Vietnam. Evidence of record shows that the applicant served on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008108
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 8 December 1988. There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant should be awarded the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008112
Additionally, the applicant only listed Stafford Loans on the USAREC Form 1232 during inprocessing counseling; b. based on the information provided from Xpress Loan Servicing, the Private Consolidated Loan does not qualify for repayment under the LRP. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted for the LRP incentive. Nevertheless, the applicant does have loans that qualify for repayment under the LRP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008114
They also establish time limitations for shipment of HHG and state that travel must be completed within 1 year from the active service termination date. Notwithstanding HQDA G-4's disapproval of his extension request, based on the applicant's unforeseen medical conditions, it would be appropriate to approve the applicant's requests for extension and reinstatement of his HHG shipment entitlements as an exception to policy through 28 February 2011. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008115
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 23 May 1977, the unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate action to separate him under the provisions of chapter 5, Army Regulation 635-200 (Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP)), with a GD. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) issued to the applicant upon discharge on 24 June 1977, shows he was separated under the provisions of paragraph 5-37, Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008118
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he had completed 1 year, 5 months, and 14 days of total active service. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge using the DD Form 293 submitted in this case. However, he exceeded that board's 15-year statute of limitations and as a result his case is being considered by this Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008119
In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charge against him or to a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. On 31 July 1980, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued DD Form 794A (Discharge Under Other Than Honorable Conditions). On 12 March 1992, the applicant applied to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008120
The applicants record shows that he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) and entered active duty on 2 October 2000. The evidence suggests the applicant was not eligible for reenlistment at the time of separation based on his ERUP Code of 9D and as such, he was assigned an RE code of 3. 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 | 20090008121
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008122
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. His narrative reason for separation was based on physical disability with severance pay and he has provided no evidence sufficient to change the reason.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008124
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DD Form 214 with the period ending 16 June 1968 covers his service in Vietnam. There also is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows that he was treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008128
The applicant states that he was recommended for award of the SS but was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The applicant's military records are not available for review. While the applicant contends that he was recommended for award of the SS and that the recommendation was downgraded, unfortunately the unsigned recommendation he submits with his request is not sufficient to conclude any error or injustice in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008131
The applicant states, in effect, that he and his spouse declined enrollment in the SBP upon retirement. The evidence of record shows that his spouse concurred with his election; however, although she completed a FG Form 6739 and her concurrence was witnessed it appears the concurrence form was not notarized. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he elected not to participate in the SBP, that this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008132
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. 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 | 20090008135
The applicant's records also show he served in Germany from on or about 17 March 1971 to on or about 28 November 1972. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. ____________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 | 20090008138
The applicant requests, in effect, Purple Heart (PH) award orders and to have this award added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Item 40 (Wounds) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) contains the entry which shows that the applicant sustained fragment wounds to both of his legs and buttocks on 12 June 1967. Paragraph 2-13 of the awards regulation contains guidance on award of the VSM and states, in pertinent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008141
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's contention that items 7b, 19a, and 19b of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show that the addresses are located in Kansas City, MO, was carefully considered and determined to have merit. The evidence shows that the applicant was issued a DD Form 214 for the period ending 7 April 2005 on which the state in items 7b, 19a, and 19b erroneously appears as KS. The DD Form 214 is of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008142
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a fully honorable discharge. There is no indication in the applicants records that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that Boards 15-year statute of limitation. _______ _ _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 | 20090008143
His request for retirement was accepted and he was issued a retired order; however, he died 21 days before reaching age 60. If he did not submit his election within 90 days, he would not be entitled to survivor benefit coverage until he applies for retired pay at age 60. 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 | 20090008148
Evidence of record shows the applicant qualified for and submitted a request for an education waiver prior to the 8 September 2008 promotion board convene date. She also reviewed her promotion file and, with assistance from the Officer Branch Chief, OHARNG, she requested that her military education waiver be forwarded to the promotion board along with her ILE-CC Phase I and ILE-CC Phase II completion messages. However, evidence clearly shows she had requested a military education waiver...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008153
The applicant also provided a letter of recommendation, written by the same Army officer who initially recommended his separation from the Army, which essentially recommends the applicant be allowed to rejoin the Army. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 5-17 (b) states that when a commander determines a soldier has a physical or mental condition that potentially interferes with assignment to or performance of duty, the commander will refer the soldier for a medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008156
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his entitlement to the Combat Infantryman Badge, Air Assault Badge, and the Air Medal. The applicant requested that the Combat Infantryman Badge be added to his DD Form 214. Therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request to add the Air Assault Badge on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008160
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20080017755, dated 26 February 2009. The applicant submitted two medical documents in support of his request as follows: a. in a statement, dated 23 March 2009, a civilian psychologist states the applicant suffers from PTSD and that he has been treating him for years for this illness...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008165
The applicant requests to have his loan paid under the Loan Repayment Program (LRP). Additionally, the Chief, Education Incentives Branch, said that the applicant did have Stafford loans that qualified for repayment under the LRP. In addition, line 7 of Table 9-4 requires the guidance counselor to verify that the applicant has qualifying loans if enlisting for the LRP, to advise the applicant if any loan is not eligible, and to have the applicant acknowledge the same in the remarks section...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008166
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 29 January 1975, NJP was imposed against the applicant for failure to go to his place of duty. 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 | 20090008169
The applicant was rated under the Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) codes 5099 and 5003 (chronic right knee pain) and was granted a 10-percent disability rating. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before he or she can be medically retired or separated. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008171
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 October 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090008171 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show two awards of the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant a second Bronze Star Medal based on the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge during WWII and b. correcting his discharge document...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008175
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator Codes) provides the specific authorities and reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. The SPD code of JHJ 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, paragraph 13, for unsatisfactory performance. ___________x______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008179
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. However, the record does include a DD Form 214 that confirms she was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), in lieu of trial by court-martial, and she received a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) on 12 September 2008. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008181
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 24 October 1969, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 by reason of unsuitability due to character and behavior disorders and directed he receive a general under honorable conditions discharge. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008182
On 16 March 1976, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge and directed that he be furnished a General Discharge Certificate. A general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions of an individual whose military record was not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant did not provide any substantiating evidence that shows he was promised or notified that his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008183
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show that she was awarded the Korea Defense Service Medal. Records clearly show that the applicant served a qualifying period of service in the Republic of Korea for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. Records show that the applicant served on continuous active duty for a period of 6 1/2 years from 28 February 1978 to 31 August 1984.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008184
Counsel also indicates that the record is equally clear that pursuant to Public Law, the applicant was never informed, told, or advised that she had a vested interest in her husband's military retirement and that the FSM had failed to make an election or that he had elected less than full coverage, and that this fact is sufficient to set aside the Board's original decision and to enter a new decision granting and approving the applicant's request for SBP annuity benefits. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008190
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 August 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090008190 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provides no evidence to show why his discharge should be changed to a hardship discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008197
The applicant states he received a letter from the National Personnel Records Center indicating he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Army Commendation Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster and "V" Device. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) provides the following: a. his authorized awards are the National Defense Service Medal, the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge (M-16), the Vietnam Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008198
The official stated the regulations clearly state that a favorable security screening is required prior to promotion. National Guard Regulation 600-101 (Warrant Officer - Federal Recognition and Related Personnel Actions) states in Table 7-1 that the minimum time-in-grade for promotion from WO1 to CW2 is 2 years. An NGB official states they were unable to confirm any information in regards to the applicant's security clearance or any interim security clearance from the time frame...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008200
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). However, there is no evidence in the available records, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence that shows he was engaged in active ground combat while he was in Vietnam. 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 | 20090008202
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Counsel states, in effect, that the applicant received two awards of the BSM, one for heroism with the "V" (Valor) Device and one for meritorious achievement; however, after the last Board action, his record was corrected to reflect only the BSM with "V" Device, the correction did not include his second BSM. Item 24 of the DD Form 214 issued to the applicant upon his REFRAD on 13 July 1969, as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008203
It states in pertinent part, that a Soldier who retires under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 3914 and has been awarded the Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross (DSC), or Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism will have his/her retired pay increased 10%. Paragraph 12-4(c)(2) of the same regulation states, in pertinent part, that a Soldier who has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Soldier's Medal, or equivalent Navy decoration may be credited with extraordinary heroism if it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008205
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Combat Medical Badge is awarded to medical department personnel (colonel and below) who are assigned or attached to a medical unit of company or smaller size that is organic to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental or smaller size which is engaged in active ground combat. According to the applicable regulation, the Combat Medical Badge is awarded to medical department personnel who are assigned or attached to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008207
p. HQ, NGB, Arlington, VA, memorandum, dated 23 March 2009, subject: Promotion as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the Army, that shows, in pertinent part, the applicant was promoted to the rank of LTC, effective and with a DOR of 23 March 2009. q. HQ, NGB, Washington, DC, Special Orders Number 65 AR, dated 23 March 2009, that show, in pertinent part, the NGB extended Federal recognition in the ARNG of the applicants promotion to LTC, effective 23 March 2009. The evidence of record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008208
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 July 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090008208 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests removal of a duplicate document, with no permanent order number, dated 26 March 2009, for award of the Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The evidence of record shows that the applicant's OMPF contains two documents, one with a permanent orders number and the other without, awarding her the Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008209
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 and the Army Commendation Medal. The DD Form 214 that he was furnished shows that he was awarded the Parachutist Badge, the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. There is no evidence in the applicant's records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008216
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was placed on the retired list in the rank of command sergeant major (CSM). The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show he was placed on the retired list in the rank of CSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending HRC, St. Louis Orders P11-818295, dated 28 November 2008, to show the applicant was placed on the retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008224
Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance, in effect at the time of the applicant's mobilization, stated that the COTTAD policy applied to Soldiers in the following categories: Category 1: Applies to Soldiers preparing for mobilization who do not have sufficient partial mobilization authority under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12302 remaining to complete required BOG period with their units, and voluntarily request a COTTAD in order to complete 12 months BOG with their units (Outside...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008225
The applicant requests that he be paid $40,000.00 in Army College Fund (ACF) benefits as outlined in his enlistment contract. The applicants military records may be corrected to show his DA Form 3286-66 was amended to include the sentence, "If ACF benefits in the amount of $40,000.00 (exclusive of MGIB benefits) were authorized by the official processing you for enlistment and the Government fails to pay the full amount under the appropriate provisions and such failure results in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008226
The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant shows he was separated under the provisions of Chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial, and that he received an UD. On 20 February 1975, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), after careful consideration of the applicant's military records and all other available evidence, determined that the applicant's discharge was proper and equitable, and it voted to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008227
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 July 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090008227 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that Permanent Orders Number 268-00023 dated 25 September 1998 be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant's records contain an order which properly awarded him the GCMDL (third award) for the proper period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008228
Counsel states, in effect, the applicant served honorably in the Army Reserve/Guard and was on active duty from 11 April through 3 November 1980. A DD Form 214 would also be prepared for all personnel of the USAR and the ARNG released after completion of 90 days or more of ADT or full-time training duty. The applicant and counsel did not submit evidence to show he was improperly denied VA medical benefits as a result of the entries on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008229
The applicant provides a copy of his enlistment contract, his DA Form 3355 (Promotion Point Worksheet), and his vocational school transcript in support of his application. In a 30 April 2010 electronic mail message the applicant stated the following: * request reevaluation of the papers he submitted * he was accepted into the active Army under the ACASP * his enlistment contract shows the school was accredited; therefore, he was awarded the MOS 13. However, the evidence of record shows the...