ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006869
There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant served in Vietnam. The applicant provided a letter from Headquarters, United States Army Support Command, Thailand, dated 17 July 1968, which authorized the Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) for all personnel serving in Thailand. However, there is no evidence of record and the applicant has provided no evidence which shows he served a period of qualifying service in Vietnam or that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006875
An Application for Adjusted Compensation for Service in Army, submitted by the FSM on 25 July 1924, shows he served with Company E, 106th Infantry, from 27 September 1917 to 29 January 1919. There is no evidence in the FSM's military service records that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action during World War I. There are no orders or other evidence in the FSM's military service records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006903
The applicant requests that his military records be changed to show he elected spouse and children coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). On 27 February 2009, the applicant completed a DD Form 2656-6 and indicated that he was married and elected spouse and children SBP coverage based on the full gross pay without supplemental SBP. A DD Form 2656-5 shows that 14 September 2006 the applicant elected children only SBP coverage under Option C. He did not have a spouse at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006905
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. 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 | CY2010 | 20100006912
It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. Therefore, the copies of a birth certificate and social security card provided 37 years after he was released from active duty is not sufficiently mitigating to warrant changing his military records, to include his DD Form 214. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided will...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006925
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A former Soldier who was separated from active duty in the rank of sergeant/pay grade E-5 who was assigned to the same company as the applicant during the period 3 May 1970 to 12 July 1970 provided some of his personnel documents and an affidavit attesting to witnessing the applicant's engagement in combat. The Record of Proceedings correctly did not recommend this award be added to his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006927
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100006927 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The separation authority directed the applicant be separated in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Separations), chapter 14 for misconduct. The applicant was discharged on 19 November 2004 for misconduct with over 11 years of active service in the rank of staff sergeant, which is documented in his official record and is properly filed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006928
The evidence of record also shows he completed a qualifying period of service for award of the National Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (first award) for the period 24 October 1972 to 23 October 1975; and b. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Army Good Conduct Medal (first award), National Defense Service Medal, and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006929
This paragraph states that there are basically three requirements for award of the CIB. A Soldier serving in an infantry MOS in an infantry unit on the DMZ alone is insufficient to warrant award of the 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 | CY2010 | 20100006930
On 20 August 1976, the applicant was notified of his pending separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 5, paragraph 5-37, under the Expeditious Discharge Program. A general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions of an individual whose military record was not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. _______ _ X____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006931
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge, could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service at any time after court-martial charges were preferred,. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show, or it must otherwise...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006933
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following: * he served in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) in Korea * he received combat pay 2. However, the evidence of record does not confirm an error or injustice exists in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006935
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge and change of his narrative reason for separation to a more favorable reason. The applicant states in a two-page letter, in effect, that he had his discharge upgraded by the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) in 2006 and he now desires to have his discharge upgraded to an honorable discharge with a more favorable narrative reason for separation. On 5 August 2005, after consulting with defense counsel, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006936
Evidence of record show the applicant was wounded by fragments to the left arm, both legs, and the chest on 11 January 1970. Therefore, he should be awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in the Republic of Vietnam on 11 January 1970 and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from block 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006938
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Korea from 11 September 1995 to 29 September 1997 and award of the Legion of Merit, Korea Defense Service Medal, and Humanitarian Service Medal (2nd Award). The applicant provides the following documents: * A copy of his DD Form 214, dated 31 July 2000 * A copy of a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) and a certificate, dated 11 August 2000, showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006939
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 AR20060008643 on 21 February 2007. The service dental records and VA documentation provided by the applicant are new evidence which will be considered by the Board. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006947
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his entry date as 1 November 1977 instead of 17 October 1979. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows the following entries: * Item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty (AD) This Period), "79 10 17"; * Item 12b (Separation Date This Period), "88 02 11"; * Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period), "08 03 25"; and * Item 12d (Total Prior Active Service), "01 10 15." Item 12a shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006948
The applicant has not provided sufficient evidence to change his DD Form 214 to show he was separated from active duty due to a permanent disability. While the applicant was promoted to SFC, pay grade E-7, his promotion occurred after he was retired from active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Showing he was placed on the TDRL on 17 November 1998 in pay grade E-7 * Showing he was placed on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006949
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Afghanistan from 5 August 2003 to 15 October 2003. As a related issue based on his service in Afghanistan, the applicant is eligible for the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze service star.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006953
The applicant provides a copy of the following: * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * DA Form 24 (Service Record) * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards and Decorations), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006955
He departed Korea on 29 June 1966 for assignment to Vietnam. His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD reflects that his SSN ended in the digit "8" and that he was awarded the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Aircraft Crewman Badge * Air Medal with 3rd OLC * Army Good Conduct Medal * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) 6. The applicant served in Korea from June 1965 to July 1966 and is therefore entitled to the KDSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006958
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: * Self-Authored Statement * Army National Guard (ARNG) Report of Separation and Record of Service * New York ARNG Board of Review and Correction of Military Records Record of Proceedings (ROP), dated 4 March 1992 * Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated March 1995 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006960
On 28 October 2009, by letter to his Member of Congress, HRC-STL stated that to be eligible for retired pay at age 60 by law, a Reserve Component (RC) Soldier must have completed a minimum of 20 qualifying years of service and that as of 1 July 1949, the last 8 qualifying years must be in an RC. Army Regulation 135-180 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service), paragraph 2-1a, states that to be eligible for retired pay an individual does...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006962
On 19 June 1972, the applicant was assigned as a clerk with the 130th Hospital in Heidelberg, Germany. However, his DD Form 214 shows he was administratively discharged on 28 August 1974, under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-200, Chapter 10, for the good of the service and issued an undesirable discharge. The characterization of service is commensurate with the applicants overall record of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006963
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant contends that his discharge under other than honorable conditions should be upgraded to an honorable discharge because he needs help with his VA benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006974
The applicant states: * per the Army representatives during her outprocessing, she was advised to enroll in the MGIB as she qualified with her involuntary discharge * she paid the $1,200.00 participation cost and was denied benefits * she checked with Army regulations and found she is eligible per Army Regulation 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components Enlistment Program), paragraph 3-13 (MGIB) * paragraph 3-13 states that if a service member is separated from the service for reasons other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006977
On 23 March 1976 after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a 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 court-martial. On 14 April 1976, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an undesirable discharge. In summary, he states: * the applicant has been under the care of his physician...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006979
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Belgian Fourragere. This regulation states that it may be awarded by the Belgian Government when a unit has been cited twice in the Order of the Day of the Belgian Army. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal based upon award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006982
The applicant states: * his initial discharge orders indicated he was assigned to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (IRR) with a terminal date of 9 May 2009 * these orders were subsequently rescinded but a copy was not provided to him until December 2009 * item 9 of his DD Form 214 shows the entry "NA" [not applicable]; however, in the remarks section (item 18) he is listed as subject to active duty recall, muster duty, and/or annual screening * these two items contradict each other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006983
The document states that the applicant requested to take a second record APFT after failing his first on 15 October 2003. The applicant's records show that he was discharged from the military under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for failing to pass two consecutive APFTs. The applicant has failed to submit evidence that the narrative reason for his separation unsatisfactory performance, is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006984
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). On or about 3 March 1982, the applicants unit commander notified the applicant he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-31 (Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP)), with a recommendation for a GD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006988
The applicant requests her military records be corrected to show her injuries to her ankles, right shoulder, back, right elbow, and right knee were incurred in the line of duty. The profile referred the applicant to a Non-Duty Related Physical Evaluation Board (NDR-PEB). c. Army Regulation 635-40 states, in pertinent part, that when a commander or other proper authority believes that a Soldier not on extended active duty is unable to perform the duties of his or her grade or rank because...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006991
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 10 September 1970 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) in lieu of a court-martial with a character of service as under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence his service in Vietnam led to his misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006993
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the following awards: * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), * three Army Achievement Medals (AAM) * Korea Defense Service Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Southwest Asia Service Medal with three bronze service stars * three Overseas Service Ribbons * Valorous Unit Award 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the National Defense Service Medal is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006994
The applicant provides: * page 4 of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * Standard Form 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records) * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star. 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 Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 3 September 1969...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006995
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve. The applicant's request for correction of his record to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve is not supported by the evidence.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006997
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It states the PH is awarded to members wounded in action. The evidence of record confirms the flight records on file supported three awards of the AM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100006998
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier petition to add the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) to his record and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Further, the third-party statement provided from a Soldier who served with the applicant during Operation Desert Storm corroborates his participation in combat operations with the unit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007003
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 25 May 1973 in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service, with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions: a. There is no evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that show he received any awards for valor or heroism. However, there is no evidence the Army Discharge Review Board acted on his request for an upgrade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007004
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). By regulation, the AFEM is authorized for qualifying service in Korea between 1 October 1966 through 30 June 1974; the KDSM is authorized for service Korea between 28 July 1954 through a date to be determined by the Secretary of Defense; and the ROKPUC is authorized for service in Korea with the 7th Infantry Division between 17 September 1950 and 27 March 1971. _______ _ X____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007005
The applicant applied to the Board for removal of the GOMOR and retirement in the rank of COL. On 3 August 2007, the imposing CG submitted a memorandum to the Board which explained that the purpose of the reprimand was to ensure that the applicant was not promoted and that he did not intend for the reprimand to adversely impact the applicant's retirement grade. However, given all of the evidence in this case, it does not appear that the GOMOR by itself rises to the level of unsatisfactory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007007
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to at least a general discharge under honorable conditions. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 30 December 1980 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for conduct triable by court martial and issued an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007008
The applicant provides copies of his: * DD Form 214 * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 11 October 2000 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Although the evidence submitted by the applicant shows he was recommended for a third award of the Army Achievement Medal, it does not show the approval authority approved the award. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007009
This regulation also provides that once filed, such documents become a permanent part of the OMPF and may only be removed by one of several agencies, one of which is the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). The applicant contends the DA Form 1059 signed on 20 October 2009 should be removed from her OMPF. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the DA Form 1059, signed on 20 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007010
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Article 71(c), UCMJ, states that when a court-martial sentence includes a dishonorable discharge, the dishonorable discharge may not be executed until there is a final judgment as to the legality of the proceedings. In accordance with Title 10, U. S. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007011
The applicant provides copies of his 3 October 1983 enlistment documents, initial DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record - Part II), 24 June 1982 and 17 March 1990 DD Forms 214, and a 23 December 2008 Statement of Service. That DD Form 214 correctly shows 1 month and 20 days of active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing item 12d of his 17 March 1990 DD Form 214 to read 4 months and 27 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007012
The PEB recommended that he be separated with severance pay if otherwise qualified. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes), table 2-3, states that the SPD code of JFL denotes disability, severance pay under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40. While it is commendable that the applicant wants to serve on active duty again as a commissioned officer there is no basis for granting his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007014
The applicant requests correction of her record by: a. rescinding the orders that awarded her the Parachutist Badge and b. removing the Basic Airborne Course from her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 26 April 2001. The applicant's record shows she enlisted in the Regular Army and entered active duty on 27 December 1995. The applicant's contention that her DD Form 214 should be corrected by rescinding the orders that awarded her the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007015
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 April 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100007015 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests erroneous Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) orders be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing Permanent Orders 028-010, dated 8 May 2009, and Permanent Orders 236-03, dated 24 August 2009, from the applicant's OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007016
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that the Narrative Reason for Separation and Separation Code be removed from his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Accordingly, he was honorably discharged on 26 April 1993 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13, due to a personality disorder.