ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008733
The applicant states he received two awards of the Bronze Star Medal during his service in Vietnam and one Bronze Star Medal has been added to his DD Form 214, but he does not know which one it is. Records also show the applicant's DD Form 214 was corrected to show one award 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 the Good Conduct Medal for exemplary conduct,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008735
The applicant requests correction of his 3 January 1966 DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his service in Thailand and France/Germany. The applicant's DA Form 20 shows that he served in France from 14 March 1960 to 17 February 1963 and Thailand from 30 October 1964 to 24 August 1965. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his 3 January 1966 DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008738
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 OCTOBER 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090008738 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 3, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), as a result of court-martial. 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 | 20090008741
After being advised of the basis for the contemplated separation, its effects, and the rights available to him, he waived his right to consideration of his case by a board of officers, to a personal appearance before a board of officers, and to counsel. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under honorable conditions, on 1 March 1963, under the procedures of Army Regulation 635-209, for character and behavior disorder. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008742
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the date he entered active duty as 20 February 2003 instead of 15 September 2004. Item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty (AD) This Period) shows "2004 09 15"; b. Item 12b (Separation Date This Period) shows "2005 12 01"; c. Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) shows "0002 08 29"; and d. Item 12e (Total Prior Inactive Service) shows "0000 00 00."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008746
However, all evidence found in his records indicates he served on active duty for training during the period 27 March 1960 through 12 September 1960 for a total of 5 months and 16 days. ____________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) AR20090008746 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008750
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. The applicant's record contains a DD Form 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of the United States), dated 5 January 1994, which shows the applicant submitted an application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) requesting that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008751
The U.S. Army Physical Evaluation Board (USAPEB) discontinued the applicant's PEB on 8 April 2004 and returned the MEBD to Blanchfield Army Community Hospital with a 60-day suspense for the following reasons: a. the DA Form 3947 states abnormal movements met retention standards; however, the DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile) only lists a seizure disorder; b. a medication that the neurologist noted on his evaluation was not listed on the applicant's automated medication profile; c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008753
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to document his foreign service and all earned awards. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains the Army's awards policy. As a result, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's record and DD Form 214 to document SWA service from 1 January through 13 June 1991, as confirmed by the DFAS record by amending item 12f and item 18 accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008757
The applicant requests, in effect, that the reason and authority listed on her DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be changed from Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations-Discharge-Unfitness and Unsuitability) to Army Regulation 600-9 (The Army Weight Control Program). This regulation provided that Soldiers failing to meet the minimum weight control standards were subject to separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008762
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 15 November 1969 to show award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14), Army Good Conduct Medal (first award), and a "personalized company trophy" from basic combat training. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 for the period ending 15 November 1969 should be corrected to add the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008765
There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was disqualified from receiving the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 2 April 1993 through 1 April 1996. The applicant's service personnel records show she served a period of qualifying service for award of the KDSM and this award should be added to her DD Form 214. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008766
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 October 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090008766 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests the date in item 12a (Date Entered AD [Active Duty] This Period) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 26 May 1999 be changed to read "1996 04 10" (10 April 1996) instead of "1984 11 07" (7 November 1984). Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, stated that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008767
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, by regulation, in order to support award of the PH, there must be evidence a member was wounded/injured in action, was treated for the wound/injury by military medical personnel, and a record of this medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. The available documents on file and the independent evidence provided by the applicant fail to show he was wounded in action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008769
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. Based on his record of indiscipline which includes 451 days of lost time the applicant's service clearly does not meet the standards of acceptable conduct for Army personnel. _______ _ _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 | 20090008770
However, the applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 17 June 2006 shows he was honorably discharged on 17 June 2006 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct - commission of a serious offense. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was diagnosed with any medical condition prior to his discharge. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008771
The appellate review must be completed and the sentence affirmed before the bad conduct discharge could be duly executed. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The applicant has not provided any evidence or argument to show his discharge should be upgraded to honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008772
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no indication that the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15 year statute of limitations. A complete separation packet that contained the separation authority's approval is not on available; however, the record contains a properly constituted DD Form 214 that confirms the applicant was discharged under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008776
The applicant requests that his enlistment contract be changed to show he declined the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) and that he elected the Loan Repayment Program (LRP) option in conjunction with an enlistment bonus (EB). The commander stated MOS 68X1O that the applicant elected did not offer any enlistment incentives other than the MGIB. HQDA message, dated 3 March 2008, subject: Enlistment Incentive Program Change Effective 3 March 2008, does state that the LRP is available to all MOSs in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008777
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was retired in the rank/grade of first sergeant (1SG)/E-8. The applicant states that he served as a first sergeant but was placed on the retired list in the rank/grade of master sergeant (MSG)/E-8. Orders 109-023, Headquarters, 104th Division (Training), Vancouver, WA, dated 6 November 1986, reassigned the applicant to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Reinforcement), St. Louis, MO, by reason of personal ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008779
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general under honorable conditions discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations 15. 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 the applicant's bad conduct discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008782
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the available records which show that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There are no orders for the Purple Heart and there is no evidence of record which shows that the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008783
c. There are no orders in the applicants record awarding him the Purple Heart. During the Vietnam War, US Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided for award of the Purple Heart. _______ _ 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 | 20090008784
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). These orders are accepted as sufficient evidence on which correct his records to show award of the CIB. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the BSM based on award of the CIB; and b. amending his WD AGO Form 53-98 to add the CIB, the BSM, and three bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008788
However, the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 11 January 1954 under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368 (Personnel Separations) with an undesirable character of service. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant's contention that his discharge should be upgraded and the evidence he provided as well as his entire service record,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008789
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD). There is no indication 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008791
During its original review of the case, the Board found no evidence of record that showed the applicant served in active ground combat during his tour in the RVN and as a result concluded there was insufficient evidence to support award of the CIB. It states, in pertinent part, that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each RVN campaign a member is credited with participating in while serving in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008792
The applicant requests that the date of his enlistment in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on his USAR discharge orders be corrected to 25 May 2000. The applicant states, in effect, that the orders discharging him from the USAR show the date of his entry onto active duty, not the date he entered service in the USAR. There are no clear regulations or instructions covering what the initial date of enlistment in the USAR would be in such a case, but clearly neither the date on the orders nor the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008793
The applicant requests that item 22 (Official Authorized to Sign) of his 2 May 2005 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be signed by the appropriate authority. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show that the approval authority signed the applicant's DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that his 2 May 2005 DD Form 214 was signed in item 22 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008795
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). Although an HD or a general discharge (GD) is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008796
There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The authority for discharge under this separation code is Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 10. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, Soldiers will be assigned reentry codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008800
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant received a DD Form 214 for any of these periods of active duty service. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record shows the applicant was ordered to active duty on 26 April 2007 and was released from active duty on 8 November 2007 after completing 6 months and 13 days of creditable active service, which is properly reflected on his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008801
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable or general discharge. Although the complete facts and circumstances (i.e., his DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet)) are not in his military records, on 2 July 1992 the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel - Personnel Separations), chapter 10 (Discharge in Lieu of Trial by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008804
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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. The applicant contends his RE Code of 4 should be changed to an RE Code of 1, 2 or 3 because his discharge was based mostly on allegations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008805
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 7 May 1956, be corrected by adding a cooking course he completed to item 30 (Service Schools or Colleges, College Training Courses and/or Post-Grad, Courses Successfully Completed). The applicant provides a course completion certificate which was issued by the Third Army Area Food Service School, Fort Benning, Georgia, which shows he completed a cooking course (10-E-18-FY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008812
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in the Persian Gulf during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm and to show the service medals for this foreign service. The applicant provides no additional documents in support of his application. This information is accepted as sufficient evidence as a basis to amend item 18 of his DD Form 214 to show the entry: "SERVICE IN SWA FROM 19910202-19910503."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008817
The applicant's record also contains a Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical Examination) completed by a physician when the applicant underwent his periodic medical examination on 2 March 1985. The physician continued that the applicant had a history of peptic disease diagnosed in 1986 and treated with Tagamet. The applicant contends, in effect, that his records should be corrected to show that he was notified of his completion of 15 years of qualifying service in a 15-year letter so that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008818
The applicant requests that the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The MSM certificate shows that on 18 October 1969 the applicant was awarded the MSM for outstanding meritorious service from October 1967 to July 1969. Entries on the applicants 26 July 1969 DD Form 214, Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) show he was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008820
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Although the applicants inclusive dates of service in Korea are not available, his DD Form 214 shows he received the Korean Service Medal and he served 1 year, 11 months, and 18 days of foreign service. The applicant served a qualifying period of service in Korea that entitles him to the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008821
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. Evidence available to the Board indicates that some of the awards and decorations the applicant earned during his initial period of military service were omitted from his September 1973 DD Form 214. The applicant is also entitled to a Meritorious...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008824
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 March 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090008824 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 16 January 2008, he was granted Federal recognition to the rank of MAJ. 5. The applicant also has a responsibility to ensure that his records are accurate and up to date for review by selection boards, and the evidence submitted by the applicant and the evidence of record do not provide specific explanations as to who or what was the cause of the inconsistencies noted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008826
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to her records to show she was promoted to the rank of specialist (SPC), pay grade E-4, and is entitled to back pay and allowances as a result of her promotion to pay grade E-4. The applicant submitted a copy of a DA Form 4187, dated 2 March 2007, showing her advancement/promotion to pay grade E-4 under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Reductions), paragraph 2-3, with an effective date and date of rank of 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008828
The applicant requests correction of her basic pay rate as a commissioned officer to show she had over four years of active service as an enlisted member. The applicant's military records show she enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 17 April 2002. Service on active duty or active duty for training for at least 4 years and 1 day satisfies the over 4 years of service requirement under this section.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008841
The applicant requests that his 30 June 1972 DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Legion of Merit, the Army Commendation Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the Republic Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and the Aircraft Crew Member Badge (referred to by the applicant as the Aviator Wings and currently known as the Aviation Badge). With the addition of several awards and the fact that all of the entries at block 24...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008842
On 21 January 2009, the applicant elected to be discharged from the Army National Guard and as a Reserve of the Army for medical retention disqualification. On 3 May 2009, the applicant submitted his application to the Board to change his election from discharge to transfer to the Retired Reserve. Therefore, it would be in the interest of justice in this case to grant the applicant's request by voiding his discharge of 5 February 2009 and by transferring him to the Retired Reserve on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008852
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded an award higher than the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with V Device; that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 11 March 1975, be corrected to show his correct period of service, his correct date of rank (DOR), his correct date of birth (DOB), the date of his injury/wounds; and that he be provided new certificates for all of his awards and decorations. He goes on to state that his DD Form 214, dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008859
The applicant requests the following corrections to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty): a. This information is recorded in Item 29 (Dates of Time Lost During This Period) of his DD Form 214. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to reflect that he entered AD on 17 August 1995 and that he served 3 years and 6 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008860
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) for his service from 21 April 1948 to 26 January 1952 in support of this application. Item 29 (Wounds Received as a Result of Action with Enemy Forces) of the applicant's DD Form 214 for his service from 21 April 1948 to 25 June 1952 has an entry showing that he was wounded in action on 27 April 1951 in Korea, but this DD Form 214 does not show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008863
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his general discharge (GD) under honorable conditions to an honorable discharge (HD). Therefore, his overall record of service is not sufficiently meritorious to support a further upgrade of his discharge to an HD at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090008865
The applicant requests award of the Korean Service Medal and any ribbons, medals, or badges received during his military service and correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle (Garand) and (BAR) (Browning Automatic Rifle) Bars. With respect to the marksmanship badges, there is no evidence in the available record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows...