ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011442
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. This lawyer was also informed that the applicant desired to submit a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 (Discharge in Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial). In his request for discharge, the applicant also acknowledged that he understood that, if his request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011443
The applicant states, in effect, in two applications, that he desires correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and records to reflect: * His participation in Operations Nimrod Dancer and Just Cause * Credit for all days deployed * Credit or authorization to wear Department of Defense (DOD) and Army medals awarded during the period in question * Authorization to wear specific devices, insignia, or patches related to Operations Nimrod Dancer and Just...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011445
The Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge on 15 October 1981. Although the applicant's separation processing paperwork is not available for review with this case, the available records show he was reduced in rank due to a request for discharge for the good of the service and as a result of misconduct. His DD Form 214 further shows he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011446
In August 1993, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of paragraph 14-12(c) of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct commission of a serious offense. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued confirms he was discharged on 26 August 1993 with a character of service of under honorable conditions by reason of abuse of illegal drugs. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, set forth the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011447
The applicant, the daughter of the former spouse of the deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, correction of the FSM's military records to show that he elected Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) coverage for his former spouse prior to his 60th birthday. A DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel), submitted by the FSM to the DFAS in March 1999, shows that the FSM elected full SBP coverage for his former spouse. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011449
BOARD DATE: 15 December 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090011449 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's submission is new evidence which will be considered by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011452
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his award of the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) Medal. Although there are no documents in the applicant's records to show that he was awarded the MFO Medal, his records do show that he served in the Sinai as an MFO during the qualifying period for award of the MFO Medal. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011455
Item 33 (Appointments and Reductions) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows that he was promoted to PFC effective 10 January 1970. Item 24 does show he is authorized the Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars and he was awarded the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (shown as M-16). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 24 of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011456
This form further confirms he completed 3 years, 4 months, and 10 days of creditable active military service during this period of enlistment. Army Regulation 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components Enlistment Program) states that an applicant who, during his or her last period of service, was AWOL or had lost time of 30 days or more regardless of the type of separation or RE Code will be required to have a waiver for enlistment. The purpose of the separation document is to provide the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011457
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 November 2009 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090011457 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant states, in effect, his unit was awarded the MUC for the period February 2006 through July 2007, and he is requesting it be added to his record and DD Form 214 at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011458
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Medical Badge. He states the applicant continued to treat the wounded Soldier. While the sworn statements provided indicate the applicant performed medical duties while under the "threat" of fire, there is no corroborating evidence of enemy fire or other type of engagement during the time he treated the wounded Soldier.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011459
NJP is wholly set aside when the commander who imposed the punishment, a successor-in-command, or a superior authority sets aside all punishment imposed upon an individual under Article 15. The applicant's letter of reprimand is appended to the applicant's Article 15, presumably as evidence of one of the listed offenses. However, this letter itself is not evidence.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011460
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. However, the applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows he was discharged with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions and he was issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate on 30 November 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011461
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable or a medical discharge. His military medical records are not available. The evidence shows the applicant completed a period of honorable service from 3 December 1992 to 17 July 1996.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011463
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 January 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090011463 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, he should be awarded the AGCM for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 19 June 1967 through 2 March 1970, and it should be added to his record and DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for his qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011465
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The FSM's military record is not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011466
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the applicant's available military service records that show he served in a SSG position or held the rank of SSG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011467
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) does not show the "National Guard/Reserve Service Commendation Medal" as an authorized award. Since Army Regulation 600-8-22 does not show the "National Guard/Reserve Service Commendation Medal" as an authorized award, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request for this medal. The applicant did not serve a period of qualifying service for award of the American Defense Service Medal or the National Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011468
Item 33 does not show award of the Purple Heart; and b. The fact that the proposed recipient was participating in direct or indirect combat operations is a necessary prerequisite, but is not sole justification for award: a. examples of enemy-related injuries which clearly justify award of the Purple Heart are injury caused by enemy bullet, shrapnel, or other projectiles created by enemy action, injury caused by enemy placed mine or trap, injury caused by enemy released chemical, biological,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011472
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the date of entry listed in item 12a (Date Entered [Active Duty] This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 1 November 1988. The DD Form 214 he was issued for this period of service shows that he entered active duty on 3 April 1979 in item 12a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011473
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's military records contained a DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), dated 6 February 1969, which stated in item 10 (Nature and Extent of Injury) that the applicant sustained a gunshot wound to the right side...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011478
Counsel requests correction of the applicant's military records to show that the applicant was retired in the rank of colonel, pay grade O-6. Counsel provides, in support of the applicant's application, the following: a. DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending on 25 April 2008; b. DD Form 215 issued on 19 June 2008; c. Information Paper, subject: Overview of the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System, dated 11 April 2007; d. Orders, A-12-412913, U. S....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011479
The applicant contends that he should be referred to an MEB and PEB for a disability rating determination due to a service-connected injury because he was found not qualified for service in the Army based upon a medical examination conducted on 14 July 2004. Records show that the physician conducting the applicant's medical examination on 14 July 2004 found the applicant not qualified for service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011480
The applicant states, in effect, that he was wounded in a firefight in Vietnam while serving as an infantryman in an infantry company and was subsequently awarded the Purple Heart and the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with "V" Device for the same action; however, he was never awarded the CIB. He had served 3 years of total active service and his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011481
The applicant requests that item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the Army Commendation Medal, the Combat Action Badge, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM); that item 14 (Military Education) be corrected to show he completed HAZMAT [hazardous materials]...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011483
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 January 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20090011483 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged for a medical condition which resulted from an injury incurred during active duty. The applicant entered the Army with a physical predisposition for multi-directional subluxation of both shoulder joints.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011484
The evidence of record confirms the applicant completed a qualifying period of service in Iraq from 19 March through 18 August 2003, which qualifies her to receive the ICM with 2 campaign stars. Further, based on the applicants qualifying active duty service outside of an authorized AOE after 11 September 2001, she is also eligible for the GWOTSM, which should also be added to her record and DD Form 214 at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011486
Contrary to the applicants belief that his DD Form 214 was reconstructed, the evidence of record shows that the applicant was issued two DD Forms 214 during his military service. With respect to the applicants rank at time of entry on active duty, the evidence of record shows that at the time of his induction and entry on active duty, the applicant held the rank/grade of PVT/E-1 which is correctly shown in item 18 of his first DD Form 214. With respect to his rank/grade at the time of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011487
There are no orders or other evidence in the applicants military personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart, Air Medal or Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no orders or other evidence in the applicants military personnel records that shows he was awarded the Air 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 in action in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011491
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show his deployment to Iraq during the period 20 March 2003 through 7 June 2003 for a total of 2 months and 19 days of foreign service. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his record to show this service medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011492
On 5 April 1982, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for misconduct. On 14 April 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct and directed he be furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011494
The applicant requests, in effect, amendment of his active duty orders to reflect his rank as first lieutenant. The applicant's military records show he was appointed in the Arkansas ARNG Medical Service Corps as a second lieutenant effective 28 December 2007 with a date of rank of 6 November 2007. The evidence shows the applicant was promoted to first lieutenant prior to entering active duty; therefore, his active orders should be corrected to reflect the rank of first lieutenant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011495
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Combat Action Badge (CAB) for his service in Afghanistan and another for his service in Iraq, Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM), Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), and the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). The applicant requested, in effect, that he be awarded the CAB for his service in Afghanistan during the period 11 July 2002 to 18 January 2003. The evidence of record also shows that the applicant was subsequently awarded the AGCM (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011497
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his 3 February 1992 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), item 12b (Separation Date This Period), be changed to 5 February 1992. The applicants military records during his period of active duty service in the Regular Army are not available to the ABCMR for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011498
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 22 March 1988, the applicant requested a discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 (Discharge for the Good of the Service). The evidence of records also shows the applicant completed the 5-week Fire Support (MOS 13F1O) Course at Fort Sill in 1986 and this course is not recorded in item 14 of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011499
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 4991-R (Declination of Continued Service Statement (DCSS)), dated 1 June 2008, and any supporting documents, from his official military personnel file (OMPF). Furthermore, Table 2-1 (Composition of the OMPF) of this regulation shows that the DA Form 4991-R and the approved withdrawal of the DA Form 4991-R are filed in the GA sub-section of the service section of the OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011506
The applicant's mailed envelopes clearly show that he served in Korea with the 32nd Infantry Regiment for at least the period 15 May through 12 December 1956. The evidence clearly shows that he served during a qualifying period for award of the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation and the Korea Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing, in addition to the awards already shown...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011513
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It states, in pertinent part, that in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence showing that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, that it was treated by medical personnel, and a record of this treatment must have been made a matter of official record. However, by regulation, in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011514
The Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Southwest Asia from 16 January 1991 to 7 May 1991 and was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Southwest Asia during the Gulf War from 16 January 1991 to 7 May 1991; therefore, he served a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011517
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his full name in item 1 (Name (Last, First, Middle)) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 2 July 1992 be changed to include the suffix Senior (SR). A DD Form 214 for the period ending 21 July 1986 shows the applicant served in the Regular Army from 22 September 1983 to 21 July 1986.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011519
The applicant states that his separation orders show the correct date of his separation. The applicant's separation orders are dated 7 months after the separation date shown on his DD Form 214 and the dates shown in item 12a and item 12b of his DD Form 214 do not equal the amount of service shown in item 12c (3 years, 6 months, and 20 days). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing 25 January 2009 in item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011520
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants records further show he completed various personnel and/or medical documents throughout his military service using his DOB as 29 October 1947. The evidence of record shows that upon his induction and entry on active duty the applicant's DOB was listed as 29 October 1949.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011521
Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to show he served in Kuwait/Iraq and he should be entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show his service in Kuwait/Iraq. The applicant served in Kuwait/Iraq from 7 May 2003 to 17 June 2003; therefore, he served a qualifying period for award of the Global War on Terrorism Service and Expeditionary Medals and he is entitled to correction of his records to show these awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011523
The applicant's records do not contain orders awarding him a second award of the Army Achievement Medal. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant did not provide any evidence to show he was awarded a second award of the Army Achievement 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 Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011524
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant submitted various documents, memoranda, and letters in support of his request as follows: a. copies of his DA Forms 2166-7 for the periods July 1991 through September 1991 showing he was assigned to the 22nd Support Command, Directorate of Engineering and Housing, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; October 1991 through September 1992 showing he was assigned to the 9th Battalion, 227th Aviation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011525
This form shows her last name as "C-------" and her first name as "J--------." This form shows her last name as "C------" and her first name as "J--------." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing the applicant a DD Form 214 that captures her period of ADT from 6 January 2008 through 19 January 2008 with an entry-level status characterization of service; and b. reissuing the applicant an Honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011529
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The unit commander included a statement in the separation packet that indicated the applicant utilized his time in the 71L course trying to produce evidence to substantiate his request for a medical discharge, which was based on his claim the Army was responsible for his feet problems because he was allegedly issued the wrong size combat boots.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011530
The applicant provides a 9 June 2009 letter from the HRC-St. Louis with an ARPC Form 249-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points) in support of his application. This regulation specifies, in pertinent part, that to be eligible for retired pay an individual must have attained age 60 and completed a minimum of 20 years of qualifying service and that subsequent to 1 July 1949, qualifying service is granted only for each year of service an individual earns 50 or more retirement points. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011531
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 AR20090000145, on 9 June 2009. On 19 December 1974, the applicant accepted non-judicial punishment (NJP) under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) for failing to obey a lawful order from a superior noncommissioned officer (NCO) on 12 December 1973. It states, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2009 | 20090011532
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his general, under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant contends that his general discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge.