ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020951
The applicant requests correction of item 15 (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his entry date as 14 January 1979 instead of 14 April 1979. Item 15 on his DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty on 14 April 1979. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the entry 79 04 14 from item 15 of his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020953
The applicant states he never designated an SBP beneficiary before and he mistakenly thought he had a 1-year waiting period before he could enroll his spouse. However, the applicant has not provided and his records do not contain any evidence to show the applicant notified DFAS that he was married within 1 year of his marriage which would have made him eligible to elect his spouse as his SBP beneficiary. The applicant's failure to enroll his spouse within 1 year does not constitute an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020964
The applicant states that he went to war from October 2006 to December 2007 and he desires his records to reflect that service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the areas of eligibility designated for award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020966
BOARD DATE: 16 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100020966 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 | 20100020967
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to Item 12a (Date Entered AD (active duty) This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 September 1988. The regulation stated Item 12a would list the date of the first day of the last immediate reenlistment for which a DD Form 214 was not issued. Item 12 of the DD Form 214 he was issued on 30 September 1988 correctly shows the first date of his last immediate reenlistment on 27...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020968
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show he completed 20 qualifying years of service for nonregular retirement and receipt of retired pay at 60 years of age. His ARPC Form 249-E, dated 29 December 2010, shows the applicant completed a total of 17 years, 4 months, and 26 days of qualifying service towards retired pay. The applicant contends that his ARPC Form 249-E contains a 5-year error which should be corrected to show he completed 20 qualifying years...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020970
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020973
As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Legion of Merit to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 December 1991. ___________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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100020973 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020974
The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 11 May 1966. Additionally, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation was awarded to all units that served in Vietnam between 20 July 1965 and 28 March 1973 which were subordinate to Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam by DAGO Number 8, dated 1974. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020975
He does not have his military medical records to support his statements regarding his mental health. The appropriate authority approved the applicant's discharge from the service and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge on 25 February 1993. There is no evidence to show the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its established 15-year statute of limitations for a discharge upgrade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020977
On 14 May 1986, he consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 due to charges being preferred against him under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) which authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020978
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DFAS information and the applicant's NCO Evaluation Report are accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend item 18 of his DD Form 214 to show he served in Kuwait/Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the entry "SERVICE IN KUWAIT/IRAQ FROM 20030401-20030902" to item 18 of his DD Form 214 and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020979
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Achievement Medal and that two letters of commendation be added to his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). There are no orders in his records that show he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100020979 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020985
The applicant requests the records of her husband, a deceased former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he elected former spouse Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage within 1 year of their divorce and that she is entitled to an SBP annuity based on his death. The applicant states she was denied SBP benefits because his change of election form never made it into his records. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020988
He states he: * was divorced on 1 May 2008 * wasnt aware that there would be a change in his spouses SBP status * and spouse went to Fort Drum Personnel Center to update his records after their divorce * updated everything, but the SBP program was never discussed * found out recently he should have made a change from spouse to former spouse coverage 3. He provides: * Divorce decree * DD Form 2656-1 (SBP Election Statement for Former Spouse Coverage) * DD Form 2656-6 (SBP Election Change...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020991
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Cold War Certificate. The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 3 years on 16 November 1970. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020992
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) for the period ending 4 July 1969 to show his date of entry as 29 January 1965 instead of 17 February 1966. As such, he completed a total of 4 years, 5 months, and 6 days of total active service during the period 29 January 1965 through 4 July 1969 as reflected Item 22(b) of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020995
On 31 January 1983, the applicant's commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to discharge him from the U.S. Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 [Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel], chapter 11 [Entry Level Status Performance and Conduct - TDP], and that his service would be uncharacterized. Chapter 11 provides in: a. paragraph 11-3 (Separation policy) that this policy applies to members who voluntarily enlisted in the Regular Army, have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100020997
The two BSM certificates provided by the applicant show he was awarded the BSM (first award) for the period December 1969 to November 1970 on 5 December 1970. The applicant provides two BSM Certificates that show two awards of the BSM; however, they are for the same period of meritorious service and his records only contain orders for one award of the BSM. However, the applicant's records do contain orders awarding him the Air Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021001
Section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service) of his DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military service. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021002
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021004
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. He was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 6 January 1989 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct (commission of a serious offense). Since the applicant's record of service included two NJP's and a bar to reenlistment, his record of service was not satisfactory.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021007
The applicant states: * he has three orders for the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 9 June 1969, 11 July 1969, and 11 July 1969 * on 9 June 1969 he was hit with shrapnel * on 11 July 1969 he was shot in the left shoulder by an AK-47 rifle during a firefight and 4 hours later he was hit in the left ear with shrapnel from a rocket-propelled grenade * he informed the doctor of the two separate incidents and the doctor treated his ear and shoulder * he was sent to Japan * the two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021010
Counsel describes: * personality conflicts which may have affected his release from active duty (REFRAD) * his falling in March 2009 because of numbness in his legs and lower back * computed tomography (CT) scans showing abnormalities 19 days after he was released from active duty * his being referred to a physical evaluation board (PEB) within 2 months of being released from active duty * the denial of his request to be returned to active duty under the MRP2 Program * the procedures he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021013
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army, in pay grade E-3, on 1 March 1988, for 4 years. A Report of Mental Status Evaluation, dated 21 December 1989, shows the applicant's behavior was found to be normal. On 8 January 1990, the applicant's company commander recommended the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for commission of a serious offense, with a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021014
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, his Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) proceedings indicate: * he consulted with counsel on 24 January 1980 and requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 * he elected to make a statement in his own behalf * the separation authority approved the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021015
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Achievement Medal. Her records show she attended the Primary Leadership Development Course prior to the period of active duty covered by her DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the Army Achievement Medal and the basic NCO Professional Development Ribbon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021016
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's 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. His Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) which was created upon his entry on active duty recorded his last name as "C____B____" without a hyphen; it did not record a middle name. ___________x______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021017
He provides: * a DA Form 3947 (Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Proceedings), dated 2 August 1996 * a DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile), dated 5 May 1994 * an addendum addressed to the President, Physical Evaluation Board (PEB), dated 23 September 1994 * a DA Form 199 (PEB Proceedings), dated 18 October 1994 * Orders D220-9, issued by U.S. Total Army Personnel Command, Alexandria, VA, dated 15 November 1994, retiring him by reason of permanent physical disability, effective 13 December 1994 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021019
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to an honorable discharge. Accordingly, he was discharged on 29 April 1965 in pay grade E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 with a UD. There is no evidence 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 | 20100021020
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a general discharge (GD) or an honorable discharge (HD). Consulting counsel would advise the member concerning the elements of the offense or offenses charged, type of discharge normally given under the provisions of this chapter, the loss of VA benefits, and the possibility of prejudice in civilian life because of the characterization of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021025
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Air Medal (AM). USARV Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards), in effect at the time, provided guidelines for award of the Air Medal. In the absence of orders announcing award of the AM to him, there is insufficient basis for adding the award to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021027
The applicant states, in effect, the U.S. Army Cadet Command (USACC) indicated they would support forgiveness of her scholarship debt if she received an appointment through a means other than the Army ROTC Program by 31 December 2010. The evidence of record partially supports the applicant's request for forgiveness of debt she incurred when she disenrolled from the Army ROTC Program. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021029
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which confirms his correct last name, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100021029 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021030
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021030 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021032
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 December 1997 * U.S. Army Official Military Personnel File (microfiche) * 1973 enlistment contract * DD Form 214 for the period ending 26 July 1977 * 1973 U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) enlistment contract * Orders, dated 26 April 1973 * Oath of extension of enlistment * Individual Training Record * Certificate of Training * Service personnel records * Defense Finance and Accounting Service Military Leave and Earnings Statement *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021033
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests her name be changed to Irene with no middle name on her official military records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting her military records to show her name as Irene with no middle name.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021036
Item 12a of the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 February 1994 shows the entry "78 11 02" [2 November 1978]. Evidence shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 25 March 1976, which is properly reflected in item 18 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 1 November 1978. 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 | 20100021041
On 10 January 1973, his commander initiated action to discharge him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Misconduct). Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Evidence shows that upon his return from the RVN, he had orders to report to Fort Lewis, WA, not his home of record as he now contends.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021044
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant, the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's military records to show his prisoner of war (POW) status. The evidence submitted by the applicant is insufficient as a basis to correct the FSM's records to show he was a POW.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021046
The applicant requests award of the Combat Medical Badge. Section VIII (Awards and Decorations) of his Enlisted Record Brief does not show the Combat Medical Badge. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Medical Badge in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021049
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to add the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) and all other unit awards to which he is entitled. He received one "Unsatisfactory" rating in conduct during this period * Item 39 (Campaigns) shows he served in three named campaigns while serving in Vietnam *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021050
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 22 April 1971 to show award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Records show he was wounded as a result of hostile action on a combat operation while assigned to C Company, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry while serving as an infantryman in an infantry MOS position. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021051
Item 31 (Foreign Service) Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 30 March 1968 to 25 August 1968; c. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned to Company E, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 196th Light Infantry Brigade, in MOS 11C during his tenure in the RVN; d. Item 38 "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings for all assignments; e. Item 40 (Wounds) that on 23 August 1968 he received fragment wounds both feet, leg (left), arms, face, chin, and neck; and f. Item 41 (Awards and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021052
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to general under honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021054
The applicant requests, in effect, that the Combat Medical Badge be added to his discharge document and that he be awarded the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Medical Badge. The regulation provides that, to be eligible for the Combat Medical Badge, a Soldier must have performed medical duties with an infantry unit that is engaged in active ground combat. Therefore, there is insufficient substantive evidence in this case on which to base correcting his WD AGO Form 53-55 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021056
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: a. awards of the French Fourragere, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Mortar Bar; b. completion of the Airborne Reconnaissance Training and the Mechanized Infantry Squad Proficiency Course; c. listing of a Marble Trophy; and d. listing of his service with the 10th Special Forces Group (SFG)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021060
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. The applicant states he completed 2 years and 7 months of honorable service which should be sufficient to upgrade his discharge to a general discharge. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of a court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021062
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021062 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 award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal (KLM). He served in Southwest Asia from 26 August 1991 to 14 November 1991.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021064
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge (GD) under honorable conditions to a fully honorable discharge (HD). The applicant's military record shows he was appointed as a Reserve warrant officer in the rank of warrant officer one and ordered to concurrent active duty on 26 June 2001. On 14 November 2006, the applicant submitted a request for resignation from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-8-24 (Officer Transfers and Discharges), chapter 3, paragraph...