ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010697
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his court-ordered name change from "W--e W----n S--p" to W--e S---h." He requests that his Social Security Number (SSN) also be changed from "2xx-5x-9xxx" to "7xx-2x-7xxx." The evidence of record shows that the applicant completed the Seaman Course during his ADT period from 6 July to 7 August 1979 and that he was awarded MOS 61B. ___________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010698
The applicant requests, in effect, that his 28 October 1985 discharge from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) be voided and that he be transferred to the Retired Reserve on that same date in lieu of being discharged. Army Regulation 135-180 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve-Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service), indicates, in pertinent part, that each Reserve component Soldier who completes the service required to be eligible for retired pay at age 60 will be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010699
Item 22 (Military Occupational Specialties) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he was awarded primary MOS (PMOS) 63C2O (General Vehicle Repairman) on 4 December 1970 and MOS 63B2O became his secondary MOS. Based on the evidence of record, the applicant's PMOS upon separation was 63C as awarded through the publication of permanent military orders. Since only the PMOS is authorized for entry on the DD Form 214, his DD Form 214 correctly shows 63C as his PMOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010700
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show his deployment to Uzbekistan during the period 13 December 2001 through 10 May 2002.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010701
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was reinstated on the recommended list for promotion to pay grade E-8 in July 1997, promoted to E-8, and placed on the retired list in pay grade E-8. There is also no evidence that shows the applicant was placed on the Retired List in the grade of E-8. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show he was reinstated on the recommended list for promotion to pay grade E-8 in July 1997, promoted to grade E-8, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010704
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged from active duty on 8 November 1983 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with a UOTHC discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010706
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 January 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090010706 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's contention that the FSM's record should be corrected to show he held the rank of TEC 5 on the date of his discharge because the underlying reason for his reduction was that he was unable to perform his duties due to MS was carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010709
This document shows the applicant's unit (4th Battalion, 503rd Infantry) at the time of his assignment was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation based on Department of the Army General Orders Number 51, dated 1971. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010710
The applicant requests that his final DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show all his authorized awards and decorations, all his military education, and all his foreign service credit. Upon his discharge, he received a DD Form 214 (form publishing date of 1 July 1966) that shows the following: a. in item 23c (Foreign Service/or Sea Service) the entry "USAREUR" and "09 months and 22 days"; b. in item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010711
The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) in pay grade E-1 on 16 November 1972 for 3 years. 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. There is no evidence in the applicant's records and the applicant has provided no evidence to show that his discharge was unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010712
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Based on the applicant's service in Kuwait/Iraq, he is eligible for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star, Iraq Campaign Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010713
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 January 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090010713 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's record is void any orders or other evidence to show that he was ever awarded or recommended for the AM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 as follows: a. item 22c - delete the current entry and replace it with the entry "0000 10 18"; b. item 24 - add...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010715
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 March 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090010715 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was also advised to contact the unit administrator TNARNG to complete the interstate transfer action and that his failure to do so would result in additional unsatisfactory performance of duty reports, termination, repayment of incentives, and possible arrest for being AWOL. The available evidence does not show the applicant ever made contact with unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010717
Army Regulation 635-5 (Personnel Separations - Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents that must be prepared for Soldiers on retirement, discharge, release from active duty service, or control of the Active Army. It also states, in pertinent part, for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, enter the statement, "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD-YYYYMMDD)." The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010718
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 that the applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of 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 him the Army Good Conduct Medal for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010720
Item 2 (Service Number) of his DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record - Armed Forces of the United States), dated 9 September 1966, shows the applicant's service number as "RAXXXXXXX7." The evidence of record shows the applicant's service number was "RAXXXXXXX7," not "RAXXXXXXX6." As a result, the Board recommends that the applicant's DD Form 214 be corrected by: a. amending the entry in Item 2 to show his service number as "RAXXXXXXX7"; b. amending the entry in Item 23a to show his MOS as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010721
The applicant's military records do not show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, but he served in MOS 11D with the 3rd Squadron, 5th Cavalry Regiment during his tour in Vietnam and orders awarded him the Army Commendation Medal with "V" (for Valor) Device for heroism on 29 March 1969. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his military records to show the award of the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010726
The applicant requests, in effect, that her military records be corrected to show she signed her initial Incentive Specialty Pay (ISP) agreement on a 15 August cycle. There is no evidence of record which shows she executed an ISP agreement on 15 December 2009. Since the applicant did not respond to the advisory opinion indicating she concurred with a November cycle, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010730
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. In his request for discharge, the applicant acknowledged that he understood that if his request was accepted, he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The applicant contends that his undesirable discharge should be upgraded to a general discharge due to his youth and immaturity and his desire to take care...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010740
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he never received a DD Form 214 for his first enlistment. Army Regulation 635-5 (Discharge Documents) provides in paragraph 1-4b that, "The DD Form 214 will not be prepared for (5) Enlisted members discharged for immediate reenlistment in the RA."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010742
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The separation authority waived any rehabilitation requirements, approved the separation, and directed a general discharge. On 29 May 1987, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 13 for unsatisfactory performance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010746
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade his undesirable discharge to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010750
BOARD DATE: 24 November 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090010750 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show foreign service in block 12f and the Army Commendation Medal as a authorized award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing "0002 01 24" in block 12f of his DD Form 214; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010751
However, the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate on 8 July 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010752
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of block 12a (Date Entered AD [Active Duty] This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show "2001 05 11." There is no available evidence and the applicant did not provide any evidence to corroborate his contention that he served on active duty prior to 10 July 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010754
BOARD DATE: 24 November 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090010754 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal be added to the awards listed on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and that he be issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to 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 in addition to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010756
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, and the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. The applicant states the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, and the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation were left off his discharge document. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010757
The applicant provides a self authored memorandum addressed to the Board dated 7 April 2009 requesting consideration to have his date of rank changed; a memorandum from the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, Deputy Director of Operations, Readiness and Mobilization dated 7 April 2009; Orders Number 120-053 dated 13 August 1993 promoting him to the rank of captain; a memorandum from the Chief, Office of Promotions, Reserve Components dated 1 July 2004, notifying his commander of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010758
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 Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, and Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no general orders in his records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart or the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, or special orders that show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, in the absence of additional documentation that conclusively shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010760
The applicant requests that the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 10 October 2000; the Relief for Cause Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the period from 15 April to 21 September 2000; and all other documents that refer to his arrest that took place during September 2000 be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). On 18 December 2000, the Commanding General, U. S. Army Recruiting Command, reviewed the reprimand, concurred with the brigade commander,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010761
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 January 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090010761 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides an undated letter from his son, addressed "To Whom It May Concern," requesting that his request be expedited; a statement dated 11 January 2009 from a retired lieutenant colonel who contends that he was the Delta Company Commander; a copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge); a copy of a certificate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010764
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of appropriate military records to show a reentry eligibility (RE) code 3 or an RE code 2. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010765
From his perspective, he provides the following facts: a. the selection of the investigating officer (IO) was inappropriate for she was a member of the brigade staff, rated by the appointing officer, and senior rated by the approving officer who unduly influenced the results of the FLIPL; b. the IO was the brigade S-1 whose responsibilities included the management of the in- and out-processing of personnel in the brigade, and ultimately she was responsible for issuing, receiving, monitoring,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010766
Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the CIB on 7 January 1945. However, there is no evidence nor did the applicant provide any evidence that shows he was awarded a BSM for any other period of service other than as a result of his CIB. __________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 | 20090010781
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the award of the Army Commendation Medal and the Army Achievement Medal, and that she possessed secondary military occupational specialty (MOS) 71L (Administrative Specialist). The applicant essentially states she was not aware of the importance of having awards and her secondary MOS listed on her DD Form 214 at the time of her release from active duty on 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010789
A review of the applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) does not contain copies of permanent award orders for the Army Achievement Medal or a foreign award. As evidence, the applicant provided a copy of an Army Achievement Medal certificate that shows he was assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Field Artillery Detachment from 18 June 1987 to 19 January 1990. ___________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010790
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. There is also no evidence of suspension of favorable personnel actions or that his commanders denied him award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 28...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010792
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 18 July 1978. There is no evidence in the applicant's records and he has provided no evidence which shows that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, treated for such wounds, or was recommended for or awarded the Purple Heart. There is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010793
(2) the applicant informed the unit's S-1/Adjutant that her LES indicated that DFAS was collecting the amount she was paid for attending the unit's IDT on 10 January 2009 (the applicant was provided a signed DA Form 1380); and (3) the applicant was advised to apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to seek relief from the debt. The evidence of record shows that the S-1/Adjutant of the applicant's former Army unit instructed her to attend an IDT on 10 January 2009...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010798
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was separated from active duty due to a physical disability. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) provides, in pertinent part, that no enlisted member may be referred for physical disability processing when action has been or will be taken to separate him or her for unfitness, except when the officer exercising general court-martial jurisdiction determines that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010800
BOARD DATE: March 4, 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090010800 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) discharge orders, dated 24 June 2008, be revoked and that he be transferred to the Retired Reserve effective 16 July 2008. On 19 May 2008, the applicant elected to be discharged from the USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010803
He states that this gave him the opportunity to take the firearm from his friend and he took his friend back to the barracks to sleep it off and keep him out of trouble. The applicant's military service records contain a DD Form 293 (Application for Review of Discharge or Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States), dated 11 June 2007, that shows he requested upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant's record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010805
The applicant's military records do not show that he was awarded the Purple Heart, but they did contain orders, dated 15 May 1968, which awarded him the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for heroism in connection with ground operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam on 27 August 1967. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant was wounded in action on 27 August 1967, but his military records do not show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010807
Further, there is no evidence in his military personnel records which shows that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action. While the sincerity of the applicant's claim that he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart is not questioned, there is no evidence in his military records and the applicant failed to provide any evidence which shows that he was ever wounded or injured as a result of hostile action. Absent evidence which conclusively proves that he was wounded or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010808
The applicant's military records do not show that he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. There are also no orders in his military records awarding him the Meritorious Service 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010817
His DD Form 214 shows one award of the Air Medal as an authorized award and orders show he received one award of the Air Medal. The applicant participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 21 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010818
The applicant requests correction of his Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) proceedings to show he was medically retired with a combined disability rating of 30 percent (%). c. Based on a review of the medical evidence of record the PEB found the applicant physically unfit, recommended a combined rating of 10%, and separation with severance pay, if otherwise qualified. The applicant contends his PEB proceedings should be corrected to show he was medically retired based on chronic right foot...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010821
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Korean Service Medal. There is no available evidence of record showing the applicant's exact dates of service in the Republic of Korea. However, to provide a record of the applicant's service in the Republic of Korea, he is entitled to the Korea Defense Service Medal and it should be added to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010825
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 January 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090010825 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Good Conduct Medal and that his records be corrected to show he was advanced to the rank and pay grade of specialist/E-4. There is also no evidence the applicant was ever advanced to pay grade E-4, recommended for advancement to pay grade E-4, or denied advancement to pay grade E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090010827
At the time of the applicant's separation the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090010827 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20090010827 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1