ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023081
The applicant requests his record be corrected to show his correct last name. A DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) prepared during his enlistment processing shows the name he now claims is incorrect and he authenticated this document with his signature using the name he now claims is incorrect on the date of his enlistment and entry on active duty. The DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) prepared on the applicant upon his entry on active duty lists the name contained on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023082
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023083
The evidence of record shows the applicant was AWOL on 2 April 1968. On 27 May 1968, the applicant's immediate commander recommended that he appear before a board of officers convened under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability) for the purpose of determining whether he should be discharged before the expiration of his term of service. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023088
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 awards he may have received for service in Bosnia from December 1995 to April 1996. Based on his deployed service, he is also entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023089
In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood that if the discharge request was approved, he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The evidence of record shows he was nearly 18 years of age at the time he enlisted in the Regular Army and he was over 18 years of age at the time he committed the offenses that led to his discharge. ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023090
The applicant's service personnel record does not contain general orders awarding him the Purple Heart and his complete military medical record was not available for the Board's review. This document shows that the unit to which the applicant was assigned was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 2 to 12 June 1964 by Department of the Army General Order Number 48, dated 1968. d. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), then in effect,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023092
Bill (MGIB) and that he completed the Combat Lifesaver Course. His record shows he contributed to the MGIB. However, the applicant has not provided and his record does not contain any evidence of him completing the Combat Lifesaver Course.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023093
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. On 9 February 1983, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for the good of the service with an under other than honorable conditions discharge in pay grade E-1. Based on the foregoing, there is insufficient basis to upgrade the applicant's discharge to honorable or to general under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023095
The applicant, the spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's WD AGO 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Regrettably, there is no evidence available and the applicant did not provide any evidence to show the FSM was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded as a result of hostile action. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023097
An honorable or a general discharge may be awarded by the separation authority if warranted by the member's overall record of service; however, an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate for members separated under these provisions. Table 3-1 included a list of the RA RE codes: a. RE-1 applies to Soldiers completing their term of active service who are considered qualified to reenter the U.S. Army. Although his mental status evaluation indicated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023101
Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provides that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. Regrettably, in the absence of conclusive evidence that the applicant held an infantry MOS and actively participated in combat while assigned to an infantry unit, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023112
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant contends that the first name and DOB shown on his DD Form 214 should be corrected because he lied about his age when he entered military service, he was afraid to correct the misspelling of his first name and his DOB, and they do not correspond with the first name and DOB shown on his birth certificate and VA records. Thus, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request to change the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023113
The applicant requests award of the National Defense Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, and the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 1 January 1961 through 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 through 30 November 1995, and 11 September 2001 to a date to be determined. The evidence of record shows he completed a qualifying period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023116
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He was discharged on 10 October 1978 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with a UOTHC Discharge Certificate. The available evidence shows he served two periods of honorable service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023117
On 23 September 1976, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Personnel Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service. After consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a voluntary 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 court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023118
On 14 August 1968, the separation authority approved his request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, by reason of unfitness, and directed that he be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. The available evidence shows the applicant received one NJP, multiple periods of AWOL,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023121
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's separation processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023124
The regulation states that the effective date is the later date of the promotion memorandum (order) or the day following completion of the time in grade (TIG) requirements. For warrant officers, the effective date is the later of the date of the promotion memorandum or the day following the date the officer completes the TIG requirements. For warrant officers, the effective date is the later of the date of the promotion memorandum or the day following the date the officer completes the TIG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023125
However, there is a DD Form 214 on file that shows the applicant received a UD on 11 December 1971. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15 year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023126
The applicant, on behalf of her spouse, a former service member (FSM), requests the FSM be advanced on the Retired List to the rank/grade of colonel (COL)/O-6. The applicant states the FSM was promoted to COL effective 1 July 1993 on the Retired List but did not receive an adjustment to his retired pay based on the promotion. Therefore, it is appropriate to correct the FSM's records to show he was advanced on the Retired List in the rank/grade of COL/O-6 effective 1 July 1993 with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023128
The applicant requests items 27 (Reenlistment (RE) Code) and 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected. His request for discharge is also not in the available records. The regulation, in effect at the time, states the reason for discharge based on separation code JFS is Administrative discharge conduct triable by court-martial and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023129
These orders awarded the applicant the PH for being wounded in action in the RVN on 23 May 1970. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides the Army's awards policy. Item 40 of his DA Form 20 contains an entry showing the applicant was wounded in action in the RVN on 23 May 1970, and the record confirms he was medically evacuated to the United States on 28 May 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023130
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Forms 4, DD Form 214, and all other available service documents reflect his first name as "Allen." He 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 (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023134
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * Service in Kuwait/Iraq from 16 October 2008 to 27 January 2009 * Service in Afghanistan from 29 August to 23 December 2009 * Combat Infantryman Badge 2. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period for award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and he is entitled to the issuance of this medal and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023137
BOARD DATE: 3 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100023137 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant upon his REFRAD on 28 July 1956 shows he earned the following awards during the period covered by the DD Form 214 (21 August 1942-28 July 1956) in item 27 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized): * American Defense Service Medal * World War II Victory Medal * American Campaign Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023140
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. 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. The applicant was arrested for larceny from an automobile and confined by civil authorities from 8 September 1971 to 1 October 1971, he was AWOL from 26 October 1971 to 10 January 1972 and from 8 March to 28 May 1972, he accepted NJP twice, and he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023144
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100023144 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 | 20100023145
The applicant states she was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days she 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. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023151
His service record does not contain any orders or other evidence showing he was awarded a second Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows he was wounded on 5 March 1969 and was awarded the Purple Heart for this wound. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from item 24 of his DD Form 214; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 24 April 1968...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023152
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his award of: * the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) * a Certificate of Achievement 2. The applicant states he received these awards when he was on active duty and they are not recorded on his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Army Achievement Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States, who while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023153
The applicant requests, in effect, a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) and "reprimand" be removed/set aside and that his record be corrected to show he was granted medical leave instead. Paragraph 3-37b(1)(a) of the military justice regulation states applications for removal of an Article 15 from the OMPF based on an error or injustice will be made to the ABCMR. There is no evidence of record indicating he ever requested or was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023154
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100023154 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 a San Antonio, TX address in Block 7b (Home of Record (HOR) at Time of Entry). In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023156
Additionally, Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 (Awards and Decorations) provides that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. The evidence shows he was awarded and served in MOS 11B. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the: * Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023160
His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) as a result of court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions character of service. On 12 January 1978, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his petition for an upgrade of his discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023164
The applicant requests correction of item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 4 May 2007 to show he served more than 7 months and 8 days of net active service this period. However, his official records contain a DD Form 214 for the period ending 4 May 2007 that shows he was discharged from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14, by reason of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023170
f. The senior defense counsel submitted a memorandum of rebuttal in behalf of the Soldier, dated 28 November 2008. g. The reduction board convened on 11 January 2009 to consider whether the applicant committed inefficiency in accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-19, chapter 10, in that she demonstrated characteristics that show that she cannot perform duties and responsibilities of her current grade and MOS. In a memorandum from the Assistant AG/DCG, subject: Administrative Reduction under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023171
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show: * Award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC)) * Service credit for unit activation in support of Operation Desert Storm * Life Guard Training * Emergency Field Medical Training 2. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows in: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023172
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) based on his service in Thailand and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add this award. Army Regulation 600-8-22 authorized the VSM and RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960) to members who served in Thailand in units providing direct support to RVN operations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023175
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his general discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). An AE Form 113-10-R (Notification of Pending Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP) Discharge and Acknowledgment) shows, on 8 November 1979, his commander notified him he was initiating action to discharge from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-31, with a GD. Such personnel were issued a general or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023176
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show all of her awards and that she completed the Basic Topographic Analyst Course at the National Geospatial-Intelligence College from 4 December 2007 to 9 May 2008. The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant completed her initial training, to include the 20-week Basic Topographic Analyst Course. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023180
He states PO 26-886, dated 26 January 2001, is the appropriate order for the AGCM (2nd Award) that covers the period 2 October 1997 to 1 October 2000. A review of his record shows the following awards are filed in the performance section of his OMPF: a. AGCM (1st Award) for the period 6 October 1994 to 5 October 1997 per PO 029-00014 issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Signal Center and Fort Gordon, on 29 January 1998; b. AGCM (2nd Award) for the period 2 October 1997 to 1 October 2000 per PO...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023187
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he contributed to the post-Vietnam era Veteran's Educational Assistance Program (VEAP). The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214; retirement orders; DA Form 3286-30 (Statements for Enlistment U.S. Army Contribution to VEAP), dated 20 September 1983; and DD Form 1131 (Cash Collection Voucher), dated 12 October 2008. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023191
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his record and DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected by adding the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and all awards and decorations he is authorized. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 26 of his 10 May 1961 and 6 August 1962...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023193
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * his foreign service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) * award of the Iraq Campaign Medal, Combat Action Badge, Army Good Conduct Medal, and the Army Achievement Medal 2. Furthermore, this period of service qualifies him for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to the correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023196
The applicant requests his military occupational specialty (MOS) shown in item 30 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) be corrected from supply clerk (835) to light weapons noncommissioned officer (NCO) (1812). The WD AGO Form 53-55 he was issued has "Supply Clerk 835" entered in item 30, it shows his unit as the 147th Infantry, and it shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge on 8 June 1945. The applicant's military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023197
The DD Form 214 he received shows the following awards: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Purple Heart 7. The evidence of record shows that the company to which he was assigned was awarded the Valorous Unit Award in Permanent Orders 252-09. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show he is authorized the following awards: * Valorous...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023200
The evidence of record shows the applicant completed a DD Form 2656 on 30 October 1998 electing SBP coverage for "Children Only" and his spouse at the time concurred. He provided a completed a DD Form 2656-6, dated 17 January 2011, wherein he elected "Spouse Only" SBP coverage. Having first declined spouse coverage though married at the time of his retirement, the applicant was required by law to elect spouse coverage during an Open Season to make that beneficiary change.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023201
On 19 March 1993, the separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct, commission of a serious offense and directed the issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. The applicant was accordingly discharged on 26 March 1993. The regulation states the reason for discharge based on separation code "JKQ" is "Misconduct (Serious Offense)" and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023204
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100023205
The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Korea from 13 August 1959 to 29 July 1960. Nevertheless, although Army regulation in effect at the time did not provide for recording the country in which foreign service was performed on the DD Form 214, the award of the Korea Defense Service Medal will serve as sufficient evidence to show he served in Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to...