ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009933
If the member meets the qualifications and requirements for Federal recognition, the Chief, NGB, extends permanent Federal recognition to the member in the grade and branch in which the member is qualified. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was boarded through USAREC in September 2006, at which time she was appointed a 2LT in the MS Corps. In this case, the evidence of record shows the applicant was granted 3 months and 6 days of constructive service credit upon her appointment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009937
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. _______ _ __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 | 20090009939
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he served as a truck driver in Vietnam. The applicant's military records show that he enlisted to be a cook, he was assigned to cook positions, he reenlisted as a cook, and he was discharged as a cook.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009944
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was retired instead of honorably discharged in 1991. A physical examination was ordered and following a verbal approval from the El Paso Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) doctor, he received a letter from the MEPS disqualifying him for a hearing loss. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show he was retired instead of honorably discharged in 1991.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009948
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Combat Action Badge. Furthermore, there are no orders in the applicant's records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Additionally, Appendix V of USARV [U.S. Army, Vietnam] Regulation 672-1 provides that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009951
The applicant requests that he be paid $50,000.00 in Army College Fund (ACF) benefits as outlined in his enlistment contract. The applicants military records may be corrected to show his Statement for Enlistment - United States Army Enlistment Program was amended to include the sentence, "If ACF benefits in the amount of $50,000.00 (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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009955
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his request: NPRC letter, dated 25 May 2009; CIB orders, dated 6 February 2005; DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report), dated 9 August 2003; DD Forms 214, dated 26 November 2005 and 11 August 1995; and DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 27 September 2006. The applicant requested that he be issued the ICM that is shown on his 26 November 2006 DD Form 214. Notwithstanding the 2009 NPRC letter he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009962
He points out that requesting constructive service credit for both prior commissioned service in the USAR since 1995 and for graduate work in the humanities before 1995 through the GME Office has been a challenge. The applicant states that paragraph 6.1.1.3. of DODI 6000.13 is about credit "while participating in" the program towards the medical degree in a commissioned status already, and is not about additional graduate experience prior to commissioning. Paragraph 6.1.2. of DODI 6000.13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009965
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add awards of the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device and the Army Achievement Medal. _______ _ _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) AR20090009965 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009968
The applicant also adds that the sworn statement submitted by the Soldier involved with her was initially submitted by that Soldier to her company commander who used that statement for the summarized Article 15. The applicant provides a copy of the memorandum, dated 14 August 2008, submitted by her former defense counsel; a copy of the DA Form 2627-1 (Summarized Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 8 April 2008; a copy of the DA Form 2627...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009969
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 November 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090009969 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In his request for discharge the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge he was admitting guilt to the charges against him or of a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a discharge under other honorable conditions. On 1 June 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009971
In his voluntary request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charges against him, or of a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a discharge under other honorable conditions. On 6 November 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in accordance with chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009973
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 December 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090009973 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The Court sentenced him to confinement for 12 months and a bad conduct discharge. Furthermore, there is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows his actions were a result of his PTSD or that he has been diagnosed as suffering from PTSD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009974
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected by voiding his 2 February 2005 discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) and showing that he was instead transferred to the Retired Reserve on that same date. The applicant's record shows that previously serving on active duty in the Regular Army and in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), the applicant enlisted in the ARNG on 12 August 1976. However, the evidence of record confirms he was discharged from the USAR in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009977
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no record of evidence that show the applicant used the DOB that he now claims is correct at any time during his military service. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which confirms his correct DOB, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009980
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 and the Korea Defense Service Medal. The applicant provided, in support of his application, a copy of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 4 June 2000; a copy of 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, GA, Permanent Orders 81-4, dated 21 March 2000, showing award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st award); a copy of a DA Form 638...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009982
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 24 August 1973, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 and directed that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009983
The applicants records further show he was honorably released from active duty on 9 August 1976 and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). On 10 March 1986, by letter, the Commander, 351st AG Detachment (Postal) notified the applicant that his medical records were reviewed by medical personnel in accordance with Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness) to determine his medical fitness for retention in the USAR and that after this review, he was found to have had a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009986
l. Copies of DA Forms 3349 (Physical Profile Board Proceedings), dated 29 March 1982, 11 April 1981, and 20 September 1980. m. Copies of various medical documents, clinical records, medical consultations, radiographic reports, and medical examinations, dated on miscellaneous dates throughout his ARNG service. The evidence of record shows the applicant sustained a wrist injury while on ADT. A Physical Profile Board reviewed the applicants records and determined that he had chronic strain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009988
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 AR20060005677, on 11 October 2006. The applicant submitted the following medical documents in support of his combat injury: a. DA Form 3647-1, dated 5 May 1971, shows the applicant was wounded in action by hostile small arms fire on 15 March 1971 in Pleiku, Republic of Vietnam. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009990
Army policy states that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate for a Soldier discharged for patterns of misconduct; however, the discharge authority may direct an honorable or general discharge if such are merited by the Soldier's overall record. The evidence of record shows the applicant displayed a pattern of misconduct as evidenced by his nonjudicial punishment for various infractions. The evidence of record further shows the applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009994
On 5 April 1977, the applicants immediate commander advised the applicant that he intended to recommend his discharge from the Army under the provisions of paragraph 5-37 (Expeditious Discharge Program, or EDP) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of inability to adapt to a military environment and lack of motivation and self-discipline. There is no indication showing that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090009999
On 12 March 1987, the applicants immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with chapter 9 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) for ADAPCP failure. On 17 March 1987, the applicants immediate commander initiated separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of ADAPCP rehabilitation failure. The evidence of record shows that the applicant suffered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010008
The applicant requests correction of his records to show awards of the Korea Defense Service Medal, the Valorous Unit Award, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, and the Presidential Unit Citation. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010017
A DA Form 4856-R, dated 30 June 1983, states the applicant was again counseled by SSG M____ about being recycled or being discharged. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 11-3a, Entry Level Status Performance and Conduct (Trainee Discharge Program) with uncharacterized service. Army Regulation 635-200 also provides in pertinent part, that a separation will be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010019
The applicant provides copies of the FSM's death certificate, a personal statement, a letter from the FSM's sister, a statement from the FSM's physician, a partially-completed DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel), and a DD Form 108 (Application for Retired Pay Benefits). Three options are available: (A) elect to decline enrollment and choose at age 60 whether to start SBP participation; (B) elect that a beneficiary receive an annuity if they die before age 60 but delay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010021
The applicant requests that block 17 (Member Was Provided Complete Dental Examination and All Appropriate Dental Services and Treatment within 90 Days Prior to Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he did not receive dental services within 90 days of separation. On 13 November 2008, the applicant's dental record was given a demobilization audit and the results recorded on the Standard Form 603-A show that the applicant had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010031
The applicant, the spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's records to show award of the Silver Star and additional Air Medals. A review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System, an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the United States Army Human Resources Command, failed to reveal any orders for the Silver Star or other awards not currently...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010033
There are no available promotion orders and no evidence that the applicant ever served on active duty in pay grade E-7. The applicant was being separated due to physical disability. There is no available evidence to show that the applicant served on active duty in pay grade E-7.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010035
He had served 2 years of total active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD reflects that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge. While the sincerity of the applicant's claim that he was awarded the BSM for his service in Vietnam is not in doubt, his records do not contain and he has not provided evidence to show that such was the case. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010040
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090010040 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010044
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 4 December 1998, he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge. The applicants contentions have been noted; however, he has failed to show through evidence submitted with his application or the evidence of record, sufficient evidence to warrant an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010045
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Accordingly, on 13 August 1987, he was discharged with a general, under honorable conditions discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct - abuse of illegal drugs. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) within its 15-year statute of limitations for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010050
His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) issued at the time of his REFRAD reflects that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the AM (second through ninth award) on 9 November 1970. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010053
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 17 May 1985, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. The appropriate authority (a major general) approved his request on 29 May 1985 and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010054
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect his award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), a second award of the Purple Heart (PH 1OLC), the Army Service Ribbon (ASR), the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) with numeral 2, the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (NCOPDR), and the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). The available records show that he was wounded on 29 April 1968,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010059
The applicant requests correction of his records to reflect his award of the Purple Heart and that he be issued a Purple Heart medal set. The applicant states that he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Vietnam on 15 March 1969; however, that award was not added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and he never received the actual medal. Although the applicant's records do not contain orders awarding him the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010061
On 12 February 1981, the unit commander notified the applicant of pending separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-33b(1), by reason of misconduct-frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged for acts or patterns of misconduct. There is no evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010067
The applicant requests, in effect, that her father's records be corrected to show that he is eligible for retired pay for nonregular service. d. a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) which shows that the applicant's father served 9 days of active duty due to mobilization. As such, it would be appropriate to correct the SM's records to show that his application for retired pay was approved prior to his reaching age 60 on 24 March 1981, that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010073
Specifically, he requests the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR): * "overturn" the DOD Inspector General's (IG's) refusal to investigate his whistleblower's complaint for failure to timely file * reconsider two previous ABCMR denials to expunge a "faint praise" officer evaluation report (OER) for the period 20030605-20040515 * place his records before a special selection board (SSB) for promotion reconsideration to colonel * approve continuous Aviation Career Incentive Pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010079
There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its15-year statute of limitations. The applicant's record of service shows he was convicted by one summary court-martial and two special courts-martial for being AWOL on five separate occasions and he received NJP four times under Article 15, UCMJ. While the applicant's awards of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for service in the Republic of Vietnam are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010082
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general under honorable conditions discharge. He was sentenced to confinement for 22 months and to be discharged from the service with a BCD. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010084
On 29 April 1975, the applicant accepted NJP under Article 15 for failing to go to his appointed place of duty. On 12 April 1976, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-5a(4), for unfitness an established pattern of shirking with issuance of an undesirable discharge characterized as under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence of record which indicates the actions taken in his case were in error or unjust; therefore,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010095
While on leave, he spent as much time as he could with his brother. He has been out of the Army since 2006. 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 | 20090010096
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant's service record shows he had received one Article 15 and was confined by civil authorities.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010097
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show all of his awards to include the Army Commendation Medal, to show his rank as specialist/pay grade E-4, to show the date of his expiration term of service (ETS), and to upgrade the characterization of his service to honorable. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of DD Form 214 to show all of his awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010098
In accordance with Title 10, United States Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records is not empowered to set aside a conviction. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the final discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. _______ _ _X___ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010101
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable or to general under honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. 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 | 20090010103
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to general. On 7 May 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) considered the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010108
The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214, item 18 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record); Bronze Star Medal orders, certificate, citation, and related documents; promotion orders for first lieutenant; separation orders; two Honorable Discharge Certificates, a letter of commendation; two after action reports; and a letter from the National Personnel Records Center with enclosure in support of his application. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in...