ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021573
Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge, or retirement, may be sufficient to qualify the individual for VA benefits based on an evaluation by that agency. Although she received numerous temporary physical profiles due to her knee, there is no evidence she was determined to be unable to perform the duties of her rank or MOS. Her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021574
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows he was wounded in action once during his service in Vietnam and received one award of the PH. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 10 September 1969 through 9 June 1971; b. deleting the VSM from item 24 of his DD Form 214; and c. adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021577
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 24 January 1978, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an under other than honorable conditions discharge. _______ _ 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 | 20100021578
The applicant requests payment of retroactive stop loss special pay (RSLSP) from April 2006 to January 2007. It states that RSLSP is a special pay for military members to include members of the RC, former and retired members under the jurisdiction of the Secretary who while serving on active duty at any time from 11 September 2001 to 30 September 2009 their enlistment or period of obligated service was involuntarily extended or whose established date of separation, release from active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021581
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the: * Meritorious Unit Commendation * National Defense Service Medal * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation 2. c. Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021582
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100014558 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100021582 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021583
The applicant requests an upgrade of his dishonorable discharge to a general discharge. 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. The evidence of record shows the applicant was 19 years of age at the time of his enlistment and nearly 23 years of age at the time of committing his serious offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021587
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 AR20090021315, on 8 June 2010. His DD Form 214 does not show the CIB as an authorized award. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the CIB in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021588
He was discharged with a general discharge on 6 February 1987 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant's record of service included adverse counseling statements and one NJP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021590
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his last name as W-----o. 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).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021591
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. There is no evidence that the applicant ever petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. __________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 | 20100021592
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DD Form 214 shows the following: a. service on active duty from 6 July 1949 through 10 October 1952; b. item 27 lists the applicant's awards as the Combat Infantryman Badge, Distinguished Unit Citation, Korean Service Medal with five bronze battle stars, and the United Nations Service Medal; and c. item 29 (Wounds Received As A Result Of Action With Enemy Forces) shows "SFW [shell...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021593
His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 14 May 1969 with an undesirable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability), but it also shows he was separated for unsuitability due to character and behavior disorders (separation program number (SPN) 264). There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. It shows he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021594
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a general discharge (GD) 2. On 2 May 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, and directed he receive an UOTHC discharge. On 19 May 1980, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021599
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show he had trench foot. A WD AGO Form 40 (Certificate of Disability for Discharge) shows a board of medical officers convened on 26 September 1945 and found him unfit for military service because of bilateral trench foot. Although there is no basis for granting the requested relief, the applicant will receive a copy of this Record of Proceedings, which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021601
On 11 August 1987, the applicant was notified by his unit commander of the intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), for misconduct. On 3 September 1987, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200, and directed he receive a UOTHC discharge. It states that an UOTHC discharge is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021604
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show the Meritorious Unit Commendation because an article from his unit's yearbook shows the 6th Battalion, 27th Artillery, and Battery F, 16th Artillery, were recommended for award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation during the period 1 February 1969 to 31 August 1969. Therefore, he is not entitled to correction of his records to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021605
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. He also acknowledged he understood that as a result of the issuance of a discharge under other than honorable conditions, he could be ineligible for many or all benefits as a veteran under both Federal and State laws. On 30 January 1992, the applicants immediate commander initiated separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b for a misconduct - pattern of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021606
The applicant states: * he served honorably throughout the first part of his enlistment, to include his service in training and his service in Vietnam * his troubles began after he returned from Vietnam and transferred to Fort Lee, VA, where he was unable to adjust to stateside duty * he soon received a number of Article 15's and reductions in pay grades * he "fell in with a bad bunch of guys" and was arrested for a civilian offense * he was sentenced under the Youth Corrections Act,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021614
This regulation stated that the active duty grade or rank and pay grade at the time of separation was entered in item 5a and item 5b of the DD Form 214. Although he provided a DD Form 345, dated 2 November 1966, which shows his rank/grade as SGT/E-5, since he was appointed as an acting sergeant on 1 June 1966 it appears his DD Form 345 was issued to reflect his acting rank/grade. ____________X_________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021615
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. He received an under other than honorable conditions discharge for this period of service. He acknowledged in his request for discharge that he could receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021616
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states she did not have a personality disorder before she enlisted in the Army. The separation authority approved her separation under the provisions of paragraph 5-13, Army Regulation 635-200, due to a personality disorder and directed that she receive an entry-level separation (uncharacterized).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021617
It shows that during his assignment to 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, his unit received the following awards: * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 5 May 1965 to 26 September 1970, by Department of the Army General Orders Number 51, dated 1971 * RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period 15 April 1969 to 16 March 1971, by Department of the Army General Orders Number 5, dated 1973 13. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021619
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant upon his discharge on 24 September 2004 shows he was separated under the provisions of chapter 5, Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), by reason of "Disability, Existed Prior to Service (EPTS)-Medical Board." Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty individuals...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021622
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show awards of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), Kuwait Liberation Medal - Kuwait, and the Cold War Victory Medal (properly known as the Cold War Recognition Certificate). The Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, it would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021623
The applicant requests, in effect, payment of retroactive stop loss special pay (RSLSP) from 21 March through 4 October 2008. The applicant's contractual period ended on 21 March 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was eligible for and paying him RSLSP for the period March to October 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021625
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests the transfer of the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 5 August 2008, from the performance section to the restricted section of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The evidence of record shows the applicant received a GOMOR for misconduct and that it was filed in his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021627
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), Global War of Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation, Valorous Unit Award, and Joint Meritorious Unit Award. The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the ICM, GWOTSM, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Commendation, Valorous Unit Award, and Joint Meritorious Unit Award for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021630
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021630 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 10 August 2009, the unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to process him for separation under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c (Commission of a Serious Offense), Army Regulation 635-200, based on his period of AWOL from 20 February through 21 July 2009. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021632
He was serving in the pay grade of E-3 at the time of separation, and he had more than 3 years of service. While the applicant is not precluded from applying for a waiver at his nearest recruiting office, his DD Form 214 correctly reflects the RE Code that was applicable to his separation at the time and the applicant has failed to show otherwise. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021634
The applicant requests his foreign service and the following awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) with a separation date of 23 March 2003: * Army Commendation Medal * Afghanistan Campaign Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in Global War on Terrorism...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021635
On 29 September 2006, the separation authority approved the separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13, for a personality disorder, and directed the applicant be discharged with an honorable characterization of service 8. Army Regulation 635-200 provides the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory or other directives), reasons for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021637
The applicant requests credit of 20 qualifying retirement points toward nonregular retirement during the retirement year ending (RYE) 6 April 2003. The applicant's records show she enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 7 April 1989, thus establishing her RYE as 6 April of each year. However, a member may earn retirement points in order to satisfy the requirements for a qualifying year of service by completing correspondence courses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021638
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he retired as a command sergeant major (CSM)/E-9. The evidence does not support the applicant's request for correction of his record to show he retired as a CSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021640
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records by issuing him a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for his military service while a member of the Army National Guard (ARNG) and the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). If no DD Form 214 is available, issue a statement of service or transcript of military record. The applicant contends, in effect, that his military records should be corrected by issuing him a DD Form 214 for his military service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021641
The applicant requests additional documentation to show his honorable active duty service from 30 April 1979 through 5 January 1983. However, the evidence of record shows the applicant had more than one enlistment period during the time covered by his DD Form 214 and he was separated with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his first period of service as honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021647
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. An NA Form 13038 issued on 10 September 1986 shows he was a member of the Regular Army from 10 December 1956 to 9 December 1959. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to amend his dates of service shown on his NA Form 13038.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021648
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). degree and an M.A. degree and an M.A.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021651
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he served in Vietnam. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in Korea from 19 April to 25 August 1969. A DD Form 214 documenting his second period of active duty service shows he was honorably discharged on 1 September 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021655
On 19 November 1982, his unit commander informed the applicant of his intent to process him for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations), chapter 11, by reason of entry level status (ELS) performance and conduct. It states that a separation will be described as entry level with uncharacterized service if the Soldier has less than 180 days of continuous active duty service at the time separation action is initiated. The evidence of record confirms...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021662
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the correct date of his induction into the Army, award of the Purple Heart, and completion of advanced individual training. The regulation in effect at the time provided that item 25 was to be used to record service schools Therefore, item 25 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the entry "Advanced Individual Training." As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021665
This document shows Troop D, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry was awarded the Valorous Unit Award for actions during the period 27-28 June 1968 based on Department of the Army General Orders Number 18, dated 1979. It appears he met the eligibility criteria for the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 15 March 1966 through 8 January 1969 based on completion of a period of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021666
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 for the period ending 18 April 1967 does not show the Bronze Star Medal as an authorized award. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Bronze Star Medal in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021671
The evidence supports the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the CIB. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting "Vietnam Service Medal W/Bronze Service Star" from item 24 of his DD Form 214 and b. adding the following to item 24 of his DD Form 214: * Bronze Star Medal (2nd Award) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021672
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and his foreign service. The applicant states: a. he served in the Dominican Republic and he participated in active ground combat from 28 April "1995" - "1 September 1966"; b. his DD Form 214 documents the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) he received for his 5 months service in the Dominican Republic; and c. he was an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021673
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100021673 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 | 20100021674
The applicant requests a change to item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show medical instead of alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure. It states, in pertinent part, that the SPD code "JPD" is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, by reason of alcohol rehabilitation failure. The applicant requests the Board consider changing his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021675
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his father's record to show award of the Silver Star, Presidential Unit Citation (formerly known as the Distinguished Unit Citation), Belgian Fourragere, and the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with three bronze service stars instead of one bronze service star. Therefore, the FSM's records should be corrected to show this award. With respect to the award of three bronze service stars,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021677
The applicant's SSN is not record in his MPRJ other than on his DD Form 214. _________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) AR20100021677 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100021677 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100021679
On 8 May 2010, the Commanding General, U.S. Army South, informed the applicant that although only one appeal is authorized in accordance with Army Regulation 27-10 (Military Justice), he considered the additional matters and found no reason to overturn the denial of his appeal. Paragraph 3-7d of Army Regulation 27-10 states that any commander having authority under Article 15, UCMJ, may limit or withhold the exercise of such authority by subordinate commanders. The evidence of record...