ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020267
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 12 July 1990, the separation authority directed the applicants discharge under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200, with a UOTHC discharge. Given the applicants record of misconduct prior to the incident that led to his discharge processing, and the gravity of the offense for which he was convicted in a foreign court, his overall record of service was not sufficiently...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020268
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 24 September 1991, the applicant was notified by his unit commander of the intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), for misconduct - commission of serious offense. Clearly, the length and honorable nature of the applicant's overall record of service was the basis for him receiving a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020284
Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides for the wear of a bronze service star on the appropriate service medal, to include the Vietnam Service Medal, for each campaign participation credit. Although the applicant did not possess MOS 11B at the time, the evidence provided by the applicant clearly shows that had the commander known as much at the time, he would have awarded the applicant MOS 11B to coincide with the performance of his duties as an infantryman in an infantry company in Vietnam. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020286
Counsel states: * the applicant's divorce was finalized on 5 June 2009 * the final Decree of Divorce incorporated, but did not merge the Property Settlement Agreement (PSA) of the parties, dated 1 April 2009 * as stated on page 12 of the PSA, the SM is to provide coverage for the applicant through the SBP * she submitted the PSA and divorce decree to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Garnishment Operations Branch on 29 March 2010 * she was under the impression this would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020288
His records show he served in Vietnam from 12 January 1971 to 16 October 1971. The board recommended his discharge for unfitness with the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The applicant was accordingly discharged on 26 October 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020289
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge for service in the U.S. Army. There is no evidence in the available records and he did not submit substantiating evidence that shows he held an infantry MOS, that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, or that he participated in active ground combat while assigned to an infantry unit. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020294
The applicant states, in effect, he was born on 18 February 1948, but his DD Form 214 shows a DOB of 8 February 1947. When he was separated, the applicant's DD Form 214 should have shown his DOB as 18 February 1947 based on all evidence in his service record; however, an administrative error was made and his DOB was reflected as 8 February 1947. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214, but only as indicated below.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020298
He was accordingly discharged from the Army on 20 August 1981. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted. Based on his record of indiscipline, the applicant's service clearly did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020300
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020300 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020301
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her combat service in Grenada from 3 November to 5 December 1983. The applicant provides the following documents in support of her application: * DD Form 214 with a separation date of 14 January 1988 * DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020302
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) does not show the "Gold Recruiting Ring" as an authorized award. Since the governing awards regulation does not show the "Gold Recruiting Ring" as an authorized award, there is no basis for granting his request to add this ring to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020303
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show his name as R____ A____ D____ instead of R____ D____ W____. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided will be filed in his official military personnel file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020305
The applicant requests correction of item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM), and Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM). To date, he has not received the orders or the medals. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020310
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows, subsequent to completing basic and advanced individual training, the applicant served in Germany as a permanent duty station. There is no evidence in his service records and he did not provide any substantiating evidence that he served in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020319
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's certified copy of birth record, DD Form 4, DD Form 373, and other documents in his military records show his date of birth as 15 October 1955. _______ _ _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 | 20100020325
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as infantry in addition to his combat engineer MOS. Therefore, at the time his DD Form 214 was completed and issued, it correctly showed his primary MOS code number and title as "12B Combat Engineer." ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020326
Item 33 (Appointments and Reductions) of the applicant's DA Form 20 indicates that Special Court-Martial Order 15, discussed above, reduced him to private, pay grade E-2 effective 19 September 1969. There is also an inconsistency between the court-martial record and the DD Form 214 as it relates to the applicant's pay grade. _______ _ __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 | CY2010 | 20100020327
The applicant states that he should be awarded the Purple Heart for eye damage he received in country while serving in Iraq/Kuwait in March 1991. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020328
On 1 July 2003, the ABCMR granted him relief and directed correction of his records to show he was promoted to 1LT with an effective date and DOR of 31 March 1999 (2 years from his DOR as a 2LT). On 11 March 2009, by memorandum, an official at the Department of the Army (DA) Promotions, HRC-STL recommended disapproval of the applicant's request for promotion to CPT with a 2001 DOR and promotion to MAJ with a 2004 DOR. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020330
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous application for upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general under honorable conditions discharge. Special Court-Martial Order Number 51, issued by Headquarters, 7th Armored Division Artillery, dated 21 July 1952, shows he was found guilty of being AWOL from on or about 23 June 1952 to on or about 14 July 1952. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020342
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 AR20090020477, on 13 July 2010. Paragraph 7-2f(1)(b) of Army Regulation 140-10 states that lieutenant colonels and below will be removed from an active status for length of service after their 53rd birthday if age 25 or older at initial appointment. Based on the date he was transferred...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020343
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 18 September 1970, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed that he be given an undesirable discharge. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020344
The applicant requests the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal be added his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and his records be corrected to show all awards and decorations to which he is entitled. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal and to correct 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....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020346
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he enrolled in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and elected spouse only coverage within one year of his marriage. The applicant provides a notarized SBP Election Change Certificate, dated 28 July 2010, wherein he elects "Spouse Only Coverage" and "Full Retired Pay." In view of the above Government error, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show he elected spouse coverage within one year of his marriage and to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020348
The applicant requests upgrade of his discharge character of service from bad conduct to under other than honorable conditions. The record of trial was forwarded to The Judge Advocate General of the Army for review by the U.S. Army Court of Military Review. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged as a result of court-martial, with a bad conduct character of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020353
The applicant states, in a letter to the Veteran's Administration Board, during his time of service he had been considered a respectable and honorable Soldier by his fellow Soldiers as well as his higher authorities. When authorized, it was issued to a Soldier whose military record was satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. ____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020354
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge and change of his narrative reason for separation from administrative discharge conduct triable by a court-martial to a medical discharge. The applicant's military personnel records do not contain a DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet) or his request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service based on conduct triable by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020358
Counsel states that if the court-martial proceedings have not been vacated, he would like to know what action he needs to take. Army Regulation 600-8-24 (Officer Transfers and Discharges) states, in pertinent part, that: a. an officer may submit a resignation for the good of the service (RFGOS) in lieu of a general court-martial (GCM) when court-martial charges have been preferred against the officer with a view toward trial by GCM or the officer is under a suspended sentence of dismissal. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020359
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his discharge shows that he entered active duty this period on 31 May 1983, that he had served 2 years, 9 months, and 6 days of service this period and that he had served 5 years, 11 months, and 24 days of prior active service and 4 years and 29 days of inactive service. Accordingly, in the absence of evidence to show otherwise, there is no basis to alter a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020360
He was promoted to the rank of first lieutenant (1LT) on 28 January 2006 and was ordered to active duty on 10 February 2007. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant submitted his request for a waiver in sufficient time to be considered by the selection board and through no fault of his own, his waiver was not provided to the board for consideration. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020361
The applicant requests the characterization of service on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected. The applicant states the DD Form 214 he received following basic and advanced individual training shows his service as "uncharacterized." Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) provides: a. in paragraph 4-4 (Characterization of Service) that a Soldier being separated upon expiration of enlistment or fulfillment of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020368
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 8 March 1971 to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge for service in Vietnam, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in Korea, and the Army Good Conduct Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020372
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve on 1 September 2001 instead of being discharged from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). However, the applicants records did not contain a 20-year letter at the time he was discharged and there is no evidence that he requested transfer to the Retired Reserve or provided a copy of his 20-year letter for inclusion in his official records. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020374
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020374 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020376
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the: * Parachutist Badge * Vietnam Service Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Air Medal 6. Therefore, he is entitled to the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 19 March 1965 through 18 March 1968 and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020379
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020379 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020391
The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will: * provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components (with qualifying active duty service), individual pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill * document accordingly and maintain records for individuals who receive supplemental educational assistance under Public Law 110-252, section 3316 * provide those records to the Defense Manpower Data...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020392
The applicant requests her Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the period 1 July 2008 through 30 June 2009 and a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) be removed from her official military personnel file (OMPF). On 22 July 2010, she appealed to the Army Special Review Board to have the GOMOR and the OER removed from her OMPF. Her outstanding performance of duty rendered after the issuance of the GOMOR, her promotion, and the fact that the GOMOR is listed on her contested OER are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020393
The applicant states, in effect, that after returning from Iraq, he had trouble finding work and he extended his enlistment in the Ohio Army National Guard (OHARNG) for a period of 6 years and a $15,000.00 SRIP bonus. On 5 April 2007, he again enlisted in the OHARNG for a period of 1 year and on 4 April 2008 he was honorably discharged from the OHARNG and the USAR. Notwithstanding the recommendation in the advisory opinion, all the evidence available indicates the applicant was improperly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020396
The applicant requests statements related to an allegation of spousal abuse be removed from his records. The applicant states his ex-wife accused him of spousal abuse on 25 August 2005. On 3 November 2005, he was separated with a general discharge under the provisions Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for a pattern of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020397
(2) Army Regulation 135-155, paragraph 4-11(f) states that if a promoted officer, within the first 6 months of promotion, is found to not be eligible for promotion on the promotion date, then the promotion will be delayed until the officer meets the requirements. 23 April 2010 applicant was informed that he must have a current APFT within the last year and his [APFT] showed flagged failed April 2010, this would hold up his promotion; c. 25 June 2010 the applicant stated his promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020399
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020399 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020403
The applicant provides the following evidence in support of his request: * Veterans Services Office, Durango, Colorado letter, dated 16 December 2010 * Pathfinder Clinic, Clinical Director letter, dated 24 August 2010 * United States Army and Joint Services Records Research Center (JSRRC) Letter, dated 10 August 2010 * 29-page self-authored Statement on Stressor Events * Various military and medical records * Congressional Inquiry Packet CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020405
The applicant's 21 December 1971, DD Form 214 shows he served in Vietnam from 16 February to 20 December 1971 and that he was credited with 10 months and 5 days of foreign service. Records show the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service for the first 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 the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020407
The applicant, the son of the deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show authorization of the World War II Victory Medal. The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the World War II Victory Medal and two bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020408
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020408 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020409
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. Those RE codes include RE-1 which applies to individuals who were fully qualified for reenlistment when last separated. Given his repeated misconduct, which included two incidents of testing positive for marijuana, he was properly discharged for misconduct, drug abuse and assigned an RE code of 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020415
The NGB Personnel Policy Division recommended, in effect, that because the delays were not his fault, the applicant should be granted Federal recognition on the dates he originally executed the oaths of office. The applicant was approved for Federal recognition and executed the oaths of office as an MSC second lieutenant on 18 May 2005; however, it appears Federal recognition orders were never issued. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard Records and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020421
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The separation authority approved the separation action under provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b due to misconduct pattern of misconduct with a general discharge. The SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table indicates that an RE code of 3 is the proper code to assign members separated with an SPD code of JKA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020422
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020422 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides the Army's awards policy. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served on active duty in support of the GWOT in Iraq from 3 October 2007 to 18 March 2008 and she was awarded the ICM for this service as evidenced by entries contained on her DD Form 214.