ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009358
The applicant requests that she be awarded the Good Conduct Medal and correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. There is no evidence in the available record that would have excluded her from being awarded this medal and her DD Form 214 should be corrected accordingly. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009362
The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSN was incorrectly recorded on his DA Form 20 as "xxx xx 0xxx." Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the SSN on the applicant's DD Form 214 to show the SSN "xxx xx 6xxx." _______ _ _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 | 20090009364
The applicant requests his DD Form 256A (Honorable Discharge Certificate) be corrected to show his social security number as ***-46-**** instead of ***-42-****. His promotion orders identify his social security number as ***-46-****. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by re-issuing him a DD Form 256A with the social security number of ***-46-****.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009367
His DD Form 214 shows the applicant did not contribute to the VEAP. The applicant states his DD Form 214 shows he did not contribute to VEAP and does not indicate that he made any contributions to the MGIB. The applicant did not qualify for the VEAP and his DD Form 214 correctly shows he did not participate in the VEAP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009373
On 13 December 1991, the company commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action to effect his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), chapter 14 (Misconduct), paragraph 14-12c, based on commission of a serious offense. There is no evidence in the applicant's military service records that shows he applied for a waiver of his RE Code to reenter military service and/or that his request was denied. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009375
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge because he served in MOS 11B2O during his tour of duty in Vietnam. The evidence of record shows that during the applicant's service in the RVN he served in MOS 11B.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009376
There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was awarded the Air Medal (18th through 20th oak leaf cluster). The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show three additional awards of the Air Medal (i.e., Air Medal with 18th through 20th oak leaf cluster) because he completed 77 combat hours and 139 combat missions in the RVN from 6 August 1967 to 29 September 1967 subsequent to his 17th award of the Air Medal. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009379
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090009379 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009381
On 14 December 1977, the applicant was notified by his unit commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), for misconduct with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was discharged with an under other than honorable conditions discharge for a pattern of misconduct - frequent incidents of discreditable nature with civil...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009384
Evidence of record shows he was captured on 18 May 1951. Therefore, the entry in item 29 on the applicants DD Form 214 which shows he was wounded on 17 May 1951 in Korea is accepted as sufficient evidence on which award him the Purple Heart and to amend item 27 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) on his DD Form 214 to show award of the Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows the applicant was a POW in Korea from 18 May 1951...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009387
The applicant states that the Purple Heart was never placed on his discharge document. There is no evidence of record which shows he was wounded in action during his tour 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 | 20090009388
There are no orders in the applicant's records that show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster), or the Combat Action Badge. With respect to the Army Commendation Medal, there is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was recommended for and/or awarded the Army Commendation Medal. With respect to the Army Achievement Medals, there is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009391
The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 2627 [Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)], dated 29 July 1987, from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). On 18 March 1988, Army Regulation 27-10, at paragraph 3-37(b) of the regulation, states, in pertinent part, that for Soldiers E-4 and below who have been in the Army less than three years as of the date punishment is imposed, the original (DA Form 2627) will be filed locally in nonjudicial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009392
The applicant requests correction of his bad conduct discharge to a hardship discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. The applicant was given a bad conduct discharge pursuant to an approved sentence of a General Court-Martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009394
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) he was issued at the time shows he completed a total of 1 year, 9 months, and 5 days of active military service and he accrued 34 days of time lost due to being AWOL and in confinement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009395
The applicants military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army in pay grade E-5 on 31 January 2002, for 3 years, with prior enlisted service. The evidence shows the applicant was retired from active duty for temporary disability, on 25 August 2005, issued a DD Form 214, and placed on the TDRL. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record that his assigned RE Code is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009396
On 4 April 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. The applicant has provided no evidence to show that his discharge was unjust at the time of his offenses. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board or it must otherwise appear that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009400
The applicant requests correction of item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). Acceptance of the NATO Medal has been approved for U.S. military personnel who serve under NATO command or operational control in direct support of operations related to Kosovo...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009406
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM), the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars, and the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009411
The applicant's military record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 31 October 1989. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) issued to the applicant upon his discharge on 19 November 1990 confirms he was separated, in the rank of private first class, under the provisions of paragraph 4-24e(3), Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), by reason of "physical disability with severance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009412
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general under honorable conditions discharge (GD). The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the ROK from 13 October 1965 through 12 November 1966 and in the RVN from 20 December 1966 through 19 December 1967. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant upon his discharge on 15 July 1970 shows he was separated under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009413
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's 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. The applicant's DD Form 214 show he was discharged under conditions other than honorable in accordance with Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability) with a separation program number of 28B for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009415
Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show these badges. The applicant's record shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Service 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 Purple Heart for wounds received as a result of hostile action, on 23 April 1969, while serving in the Republic of Vietnam; b. awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal (first award)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009420
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations. Since the applicant was separated from active duty before separation pay was authorized for active duty enlisted members, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request for separation pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009422
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a more favorable discharge. However, the available records do contain a duly-constituted DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) which shows that the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, in lieu...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009432
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR)) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. The applicant's application to this Board does not include documentation from his doctor certifying an ADL loss and the available medical records do not support his claim for quadriplegia.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009436
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He states that he would like to appear before a "sergeant board" so he can reenter the Reserve and complete his 20 years of service. The available records show that the applicant again enlisted in the USAR for 8 years on 26 January 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009448
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and Air Medal (AM). The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 17 July 1967. There is also no evidence or orders available to show the applicant was ever recommended for or awarded the AM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009452
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). On 15 February 1989, the unit commander notified the applicant that action was being initiated to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14 for misconduct - commission of a serious offense.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009453
The medical documentation that he submitted shows he was examined, assessed, and evaluated for suicidal ideations that he was having in 2006. Additionally, the applicant was not discharged from the USAR until 23 July 2008 and there is no evidence in the available records, nor has he provided any evidence, that shows he had a condition that was severe enough for him to be processed through medical channels at the time of his discharge. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009455
It states, in pertinent part, that the SPD code LBK is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of chapter 4, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of completion of required active service when an RA Soldier is ineligible for, barred from, or otherwise denied reenlistment and is separated on completion of enlistment. The applicant's iPERMS shows the major personnel actions taken during his military service; however, there is no evidence of record that shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009457
When he was reduced, he was not provided an opportunity to have his case heard by a reduction board. The applicants records further show he enlisted in the AZARNG for a period of 3 years in the rank/grade of SSG/E-6 on 11 June 1981. The evidence of record shows that the applicant enlisted in the AZARNG in the rank/grade of SSG/E-6 on 11 June 1981.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009460
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). He further states that he received a GD due to his inability to complete his training because of medical conditions, which he still has.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009463
The Reserve Officer Personnel Act in effect prior to ROPMA required completion of 3 years as a second lieutenant and 4 years as a first lieutenant before promotion to captain. The applicant is not entitled to adjustment of his date of rank for major from 2 June 2004 to 17 July 2003, the approval date of the 2003 RCSB, as there is no evidence he was considered and selected for promotion by this board. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009464
On 2 August 1993, the appropriate separation authority issued Orders 95-28, reducing the applicant from pay grade E-7 to pay grade E-1 and discharging him from the USAR with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 135-180 (Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service), in effect at the time, specified in paragraph 2-11(2) that if a Soldier was transferred to the Retired Reserve or discharged on or after 25 February 1975, the retired grade would be that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009465
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant held MOS 11B for the entire period covered by his DD Form 214 ending on 9 March 1987. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from Item 11 of his DD Form 214 11B3O Infantryman 01 Years 05 Months; and b. adding to Item 11 of his DD Form 214 11B3O...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009467
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a self-authored statement which states, in part, he was only 18 years of age when he went AWOL and 19 when he was discharged. The applicant completed initial entry training and there is no evidence that indicates the applicant was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who completed their term of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009469
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his request for his WD AGO Form 55-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation-Certificate of Service) to be corrected to show his rank as captain (CPT) vice first lieutenant (1LT) as currently listed. This case is being considered using reconstructed records, which primarily consist of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-98, Discharge Certificate, and the documents provided by the applicant which are considered new evidence and requires...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009470
The applicant's military personnel records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 23 May 1966. Item 1 (Last Name - First Name - Middle Name) of the applicant's DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) identifies the applicant with the middle name of Gary. The applicant's military personnel records show he participated in four campaigns during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009475
The applicant requests that an Army Commendation Medal he received after his release from active duty be entered on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 27 April 1988. There are no orders in the applicant's military service records awarding him the Army Commendation Medal. In view of the above, there is insufficient evidence to add the Army Commendation Medal to the applicant's DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009478
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army in pay grade E-1 on 31 July 1967, for 3 years. The evidence of record shows during the period covered by the applicants DD Form 214 with an end date of 18 February 1976, he served in Vietnam from 26 May 1971 to 14 March 1972, a period of 9 months and 18 days. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing on the applicants DD Form 214 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009481
The applicant elected to participate in SBP for spouse-only coverage based on the full amount of his retired pay. DFAS records show that when the applicant divorced Gudrun he provided DFAS a copy of the divorce decree. However, the applicant's records should be corrected to show that he requested to terminate SBP for spouse coverage within 1 year of his marriage to his current spouse Sandra.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009483
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, on behalf of her husband (a former service member (FSM)), correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, Combat Infantryman Badge, and Combat Action Ribbon. The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009491
The applicant provides a copy of NGB Federal Recognition Special Orders Number 122 AR, dated 15 May 2009; a copy of two NGB Forms 89 (Proceedings of a Federal Recognition Examining Board), dated 3 August 2006 and 10 February 2009; copies of two Oaths of Office, dated 26 August 2007 and 11 February 2009; copies of Orders 238-002 and 072-1036, issued by the Pennsylvania Army National Guard (PAARNG), dated 26 August 2007 and 13 February 2009; and a copy of his DA Form 1059 (Service School...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009492
The applicant requests reconsideration of an earlier request that his Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) for the period February 1989 through November 1989 be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and reconsideration for promotion to master sergeant by a Standby Advisory Board (STAB). The DA Form 1059 provided by the applicant and his contentions that the bullet comment "does not pursue opportunities for self improvement" on the contested NCOER conflicts...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009496
He remained at Fort Riley until 1 December 1966, when he was transferred to Vietnam with his unit. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record that all three requirements were met 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 | 20090009501
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-11, provides that a Soldier will be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial. ____________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 | 20090009502
The applicant requests correction of his military records to add a missing memorandum from the Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPERSCOM), dated 25 November 2003; and to be considered for promotion to lieutenant colonel, pay grade O-5 by a special selection board under the 2007 and 2008 promotion criteria. In view of the above, the applicant's records should be considered by a special selection board for promotion to lieutenant colonel under the 2007 promotion criteria. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009503
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). All of the official documents and orders contained in the applicants Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) list the same name as it is recorded on his DD Form 4, DD Form 1966, and DA Form 2-1. The applicant's request that his record reflect his legal last name because he was forced to use his stepfather's name at the time of his enlistment was carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009508
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He was ordered to initial active duty for training effective 28 January 1999 for completion of basic and military occupational specialty training. Therefore, his records are correct as currently constituted and there is no basis to change the applicant's character of service as requested.