ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011196
The applicant states, in effect, he was initially appointed as a second lieutenant on 27 August 2007 in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard (PAARNG) and that he never received permanent Federal recognition. There is no evidence that the applicant received permanent Federal recognition as a second lieutenant from the NGB within the 6-month period required by National Guard regulations. Records show that the applicant was granted temporary Federal recognition effective 27 August 2007 upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011197
In support of his application, the applicant provides a copy of his 2004 active duty orders and his United States Army Reserve (USAR) discharge orders. The applicant's military records show he was enlisted in the USAR in pay grade E-1 on 18 October 1999, for 8 years. As a result, the Board recommends that all the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing the applicant a DD Form 214 for his period of active duty from 28 April 2004 through 17 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011198
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that he received permanent Federal recognition for initial appointment as a second lieutenant in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard National (PAARNG) on 11 August 2007. The applicant states, in effect, that he did not receive Federal recognition for his initial appointment as a second lieutenant in a timely manner thus delaying his promotion to first lieutenant. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011199
The applicant requests that his initial appointment date be corrected and that he be promoted to first lieutenant (1LT). The applicant's initial appointment should be corrected to 29 August 2007 and he should be promoted to 1LT with an effective date and a date of rank of 28 February 2009 (2009 was not a leap year). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was initially appointed and granted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011200
There are no orders in the applicant's military records awarding him the CIB. Records show the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011205
Officers who are federally recognized in a particular grade and branch shall be tendered an appointment in the same grade as Reserve commissioned officers of the Army with assignment to the ARNG of the United States if they have not already accepted such appointment; b. Paragraph 2-2 provides the effective date of Federal Recognition for original appointment is the date on which the commissioned officer executes the Oath of Office in the State; c. Paragraph 2-3a provides that temporary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011206
National Guard Regulation 600-100, paragraph 2-2, states that the effective date of Federal recognition for original appointment is that date on which the commissioned officer executes the oaths of office in the State. Records show that the applicant was granted temporary Federal recognition effective 11 August 2007 upon his initial appointment in the PAARNG as a 2LT. Subsequently, the applicant's Federal recognition packet was considered by another PAARNG Federal recognition board and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011207
The applicant requests his records be corrected to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. 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 Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 20 February 1969 through 24 June 1970 and the Combat Infantryman Badge; and b. adding the Army Good Conduct Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011208
NGR 600-100, paragraph 2-2 states that the effective date of Federal Recognition for original appointment is that date on which the commissioned officer executes the oath of office in the State. 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 shows that the applicant was granted temporary Federal Recognition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011209
She states that she was told the general discharge would be upgraded to honorable in a couple of years. On 20 February 1976, 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 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. On 25 February 1976, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that she be furnished an undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011210
There is no evidence in the applicants records to indicate he was granted permanent Federal recognition for his initial appointment. The evidence of record shows the applicant was granted temporary Federal Recognition effective 11 August 2007 upon his initial appointment in the PAARNG and execution of the oath of office. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and National Guard records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending Federal Recognition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011211
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 8 November 1991, the unit commander notified the applicant that he intended to initiate separation action on him under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), by reason of misconduct. The board of officers recommended that the applicant be discharged from the service due to misconduct commission of a serious offense and that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011213
Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show these unit awards. Records show the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and that he participated in five campaigns during his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011214
The applicant requests that his initial appointment date be corrected and that he be promoted to first lieutenant (1LT). The applicant's initial appointment should be corrected to 11 August 2007 and he should be promoted to 1LT with an effective date and a date of rank of 11 February 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he was initially appointed and granted Federal recognition on 11 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011217
The applicant states, in effect, that he was wounded in action in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) on 26 September 1968 and the PH is not listed on his DD Form 214. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, absent any orders corroborating the PH award information contained on the certificate copy provided by the applicant, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support granting the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011225
The applicant states, in effect, that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) granted her a 30-percent service-connected disability rating and her DD Form 214 should reflect this information. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant on the date of her separation shows she was separated under the provisions of paragraph 5-13, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of personality disorder. By regulation, members may be separated under the provisions of paragraph 5-13, Army Regulation 635-200, if...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011228
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 August 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090011228 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that a DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report), dated 24 July 2008, that shows he achieved course standards be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). He states that the DA Form 1059 that shows he did not complete DSS is correct and the DA Form 1059 that shows he completed the course needs to be removed from his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011231
Part XI (Certification) of the DD Form 2656 states, in pertinent part, "Also, I have been counseled that I can terminate SBP participation, with my spouse's written concurrence, within one year after the second anniversary of commencement of retired pay. The evidence of record also shows the applicant retired effective 1 June 2009 and monthly SBP premiums are being deducted from his military retired pay. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant provides insufficient evidence, that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011240
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to document his foreign service in Iraq and to show he earned the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), and Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR). Item 12f (Foreign Service) of the DD Form 214 he was issued at the time contains the entry "0000 00 00" and item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) shows he earned the NDSM and ASR during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011241
The available records do not contain the applicant's DA Form 2139 as described in Army Regulation 635-5 at the time in effect. However, his DA Form 20, DA Form 66, discharge orders, and all other documents in his available records that contain an SSN show his SSN as *76-46-**42, which is the same SSN as reflected on his DD Form 214. While the applicant provides a copy of a current Social Security Administration printout which shows his SSN as *27-34-**46, the applicant enlisted, served,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011242
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Absent any evidence of record to corroborate the applicant's claim that the FSM was wounded in action while serving in the RVN, the regulatory burden of proof necessary to support award of the PH has not been satisfied in this case. ___________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011244
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, and an honorable characterization of service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 through 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 through 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011245
On 25 January 1972, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 28 January 1972 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, and his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011246
The two periods of AWOL and the NJP's noted in the unit commander's comments are not recorded elsewhere in official record. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states that a general discharge (GD) is a separation under honorable conditions issued to a Soldier whose military record was satisfactory but not so meritorious as to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011247
On 24 March 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed that he be discharged with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Later in his 19th year, he was charged with three different offenses punishable under the UCMJ.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011252
The applicant requests change of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her characterization of service as "honorable" instead of "uncharacterized" and her separation code as "KDP" for hardship instead of "JGA" for entry-level status. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant applied for a hardship discharge. Unfortunately, there is no evidence of record which shows the applicant submitted a request for a hardship discharge or that she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011255
The applicant requests that he be paid $26,500.00 in Army College Fund (ACF) benefits as outlined in his enlistment contract. The applicants military records may be corrected to show his DA Form 3286-66 was amended to include the sentence, If ACF benefits in the amount of $26,500.00 (exclusive of MGIB benefits) were authorized by the official processing you for enlistment and the Government fails to pay the full amount under the appropriate provisions and such failure results in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011256
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 Combat Infantryman Badge. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant held an infantry military occupational specialty and served in active ground combat while an assigned member of an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size in Korea. Therefore, regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011257
The applicant requests, in effect, that Item 18 (Remarks) of her DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be amended to show she served her tour of duty in Iraq. The applicant's military records show she entered on active duty from the United States Army Reserve on 31 December 2008 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The evidence of records shows the applicant was deployed to Iraq from 10 January 2009 to 19 April 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011259
The applicant requests, in effect, that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show she completed 24 months of continuous active duty service. The applicant's record shows she initially enlisted in the Regular Army for 3 years and entered active duty on 27 April 1979. The evidence of record confirms the applicant initially enlisted in the RA for 3 years and entered active duty on 27 April 1979, and that she continuously served on active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011260
The applicant states that she did not meet medical standards and was placed in the Retired Reserve but should have been medically retired. The applicant provides the following documents in support of this application: a. four copies of her DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 14 March 2005, 5 April 2004, 19 December 2002, and 30 July 1994; b. a copy of a DD Form 3349 (Physical Profile), dated 27 April 2002; c. a DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011263
On 7 June 1982, the applicants immediate commander advised the applicant that he intended to recommend that she be discharged from the Army under the provisions of paragraph 5-33f(2) TDP, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of failure to qualify with her assigned weapon after three attempts. The evidence of record shows that despite corrective training, the applicant failed to qualify with her assigned weapon on three separate occasions. In accordance with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011266
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a DD Form 214 and military medical treatment records in support of this application. On 4 October 1972, the applicant's unit commander initiated action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 635-212 (Personnel Separations) for unsuitability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011270
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he earned the following awards as a result of his service during World War I (WWI): a. Purple Heart b. WWI Victory Medal with four service stars c. WWI Victory Button (silver) d. Army Service Clasp for service in France e. Army Battle/Campaign Clasp f. Army of Occupation of Germany Medal 2. However, the available documents verify only his participation in the St....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011272
He states that he obtained employment and adds that the 6 months he was in an AWOL status was the most stressful period of his life. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 21 August 1980 in accordance with the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial, and his service was characterized as under other than honorable conditions. There...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011273
However, there is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel records that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and/or treated for such wounds. The statement submitted by the applicant's former unit member is insufficient by itself to support an award of the Purple Heart in this case. Absent evidence which conclusively shows that the applicant sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action or as a result of "friendly fire" in the "heat of battle,"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011275
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 Air Medal and [Meritorious Unit] Commendation and to record his flight time on his DD Form 214. It did not provide for the recording of flight time on the DD Form 214. 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 the period 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011276
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. On 20 July 1970, the applicant's intermediate commander recommended approval of the applicant's discharge with the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate and remarked that the applicant was convicted by a civil court and had been AWOL on 7 occasions for a total of 129 days. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011277
The applicant requests that item 9 (Type of Report) on his DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report), dated 24 August 1979, be corrected to show "Resident" instead of "Nonresident." He states that only a resident course could be completed in 2 weeks. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's DA Form 1059 shows he completed the 2-week Phase II of the IOAC at the USAR School at Fort Benning, Georgia on 24 August 1979 which is resident training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011278
The applicant's record shows that he initially enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 14 July 1989, and was trained in and awarded military occupational specialty (MOS) 91G (Food Service Operations). On 27 June 2008, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The applicant's BCD was appropriate given the gravity of the offenses for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011279
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant states that he should be awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 21 June 1969. _______ _ __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 | 20090011281
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090011281 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 one bronze service star on his Afghanistan Campaign Medal. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows, among other awards, the Distinguished Service Medal and the Afghanistan Campaign Medal as authorized awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011282
The profile determined that the medical condition did not require a change in the applicant's MOS and duty assignment. The board found the applicant's medical condition did not limit her from performing the tasks required of a 75H and recommended she be maintained in her current MOS. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed 10 years, 5 months, 29 days of AFS as of 25 September 1998 with a combination of AD and ADSW service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011283
This data base revealed that the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, was approved for award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period 1 March 2004 through 1 April 2005; however, Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) have not yet been published. Copies of DAGOs are not added to a Soldiers Official Military Personnel Files (OMPF); therefore they are not necessary to update a record. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011285
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He acknowledged in his request that he understood he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The applicant completed basic combat and advanced individual training and there is no evidence that indicates he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who completed their terms of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011288
The applicants military records may be corrected to show his DA Form 3286-66 was amended to include the sentence, "If ACF benefits in the amount of $35,000.00 (exclusive of MGIB benefits) were authorized by the official processing you for enlistment and the Government fails to pay the full amount under the appropriate provisions and such failure results in nonpayment of ACF benefits in the amount of $35,000.00 over the amount of the MGIB benefits, the Army may pay said benefits in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011289
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 March 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090011289 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The advisory official stated that Army Regulation 600-8-29 (Officer Promotions), paragraph 1-43(c) states that if an officer is ordered to active duty and placed on the Active Duty List (ADL) in the Reserve grade currently held, the ADOR will be the effective date of placement on the ADL backdated to equal the Reserve date of rank not to exceed 3 years. On 1 February 2010,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011292
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable discharge (HD), or at least a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD). After consulting with counsel and being advised of his rights and options, the applicant voluntarily submitted a formal request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011294
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (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's social security number is "X59-XX-XXXX." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending item 3 of his DD Form 214 to show his social security number as "X59-XX-XXXX"; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011296
He had served 8 years, 3 months, and 21 days of total active service and was issued an RE Code of "4" and a separation code (SPD) of JKK. 10. 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. Notwithstanding the actions by the ADRB to upgrade his discharge, the applicant was properly separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14,...