ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025026
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he served in Southwest Asia (SWA) from March through September 1991. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of his record to show he served in SWA from March through September 1991.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025029
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Based on the available evidence, the applicant should be awarded the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and his DD Form 214 should be corrected 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 | 20100025033
The applicant requests upgrade of his under conditions other than honorable discharge. On 31 January 1973, he consulted with counsel and he voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. A discharge under other than honorable conditions would normally be directed for an individual who was discharged for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025035
On 25 February 1987, the unit commander notified the applicant he was initiating separation action on him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, paragraph 14-12(c) and (d) for misconduct. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade to his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record shows the applicant received one nonjudicial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025036
The applicant's military personnel records jacket (MPRJ) is void of any orders or other documents that show the applicant was recommended for or awarded the PH and/or ARCOM during his active duty tenure. By regulation, in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment must have been made a matter of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025037
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. A further review of the available evidence does not show he was assigned to an infantry unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025038
On 31 July 1972 after careful consideration of his military records and all other available evidence, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) found that he was properly discharged and denied his request for a change in the type and nature of his discharge. Individuals could have their discharges upgraded if they met any one of the following criteria: wounded in action, received a military decoration other than a service medal, successfully completed an assignment in Southeast Asia, completed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025041
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he is entitled to retired pay at the highest grade he held. Orders P08-486895, issued by the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command on 18 August 2004, placed him on the Retired List effective 29 September 2004 and confirmed he was authorized retired pay under Title 10, United States Code, Section 12731. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025050
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) (4th Award), Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (2nd Award), and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the NATO Medal, AAM (4th Award), and ARCOM (2nd Award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025055
Along with the letter are orders awarding him and another Soldier the Purple Heart for wounds incurred on 1 July 1970. The applicant's military records are very complete, having orders for all the awards listed on his DD Form 214. While it is clear that the applicant was involved in the booby trap blast, in the absence of evidence to show the applicant received medical treatment for a wound incurred as a result of hostile action and that treatment was made a matter of record, there is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025060
The applicant requests that his awards of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Although there are no orders present in the available records awarding him the Purple Heart, there is sufficient evidence contained in his records that shows he was wounded in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025063
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correct his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025067
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 July 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025067 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was promoted to master sergeant (MSG)/E-8 on 23 July 1987, was laterally appointed to 1SG/E-8, and served in that rank and pay grade until he accepted a voluntary reduction to sergeant first class (SFC)/ E-7 on 1 October 1991. The applicant provides copies of his 23 July 1987 promotion certificate, 12 February 1989 reenlistment contract, 26 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025068
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025068 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 Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025070
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge because of the time that has elapsed. 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. However, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 29 May 1985 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025072
The applicant requests correction of his 31 July 1997 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his correct date of entry on active duty and total active service, all of his awards and military education, and entitlement to educational benefits. The applicant contends that his 31 July 1997 DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he entered active duty on 31 July 1975 [sic], he completed more than 22 years of total active service, all of his awards and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025073
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025073 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 | 20100025075
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025075 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 | 20100025077
The citation for his Silver Star shows that the applicant actively participated as combat medic while assigned to a qualifying position with an infantry company. He served in Vietnam during four designated campaign periods and is authorized to wear four bronze service stars on the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a awarding him the Combat Medical Badge; b. awarding him the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025081
The applicant was discharged from the Army on 10 March 1971. 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. There is no evidence in his records and he did not submit any substantiating evidence that shows he was misinformed or not provided adequate defense.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025082
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025082 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025085
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025086
The applicant requests correction of his military records as follows: * Add any unit awards pertaining to the 34th Signal Battalion * Authorize him Government insurance 2. The applicant contends his records should be corrected to show any unit awards pertaining to the 34th Signal Battalion. ____________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 | 20100025096
The evidence of record provides no indication the applicant suffered from a physically or mentally disqualifying condition that would have supported his separation processing through the Army PDES at the time of his separation on 10 November 1998. The fact that his SF 88, dated 8 June 1998 shows he was diagnosed with depression does not mean he was determined to be so unfit as to require processing through medical channels, and the examining medical officer at the time indicated just that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025097
The applicant requests correction of his records to show the Combat Infantryman Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), as amended by Military Personnel Message 08-190, states the Combat Infantryman Badge may be awarded to an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat and actively participating in such ground combat. As a result, there is insufficient evidence to support...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025099
The applicant states he was drafted as a child, taken to Vietnam, taught to kill for his country, and had trouble conforming to military life. His records show he was 21 years old at the time he went AWOL. _______ _ 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 | 20100025101
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025101 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. There are no orders contained in the applicant's official military record awarding him the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025103
He provides: * his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 24 January 1974 * his DD Form 214 for the period ending 20 August 1981 * his signed affidavit (un-notarized) * an extract of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 (Discharge for the Good of the Service), dated July 1966 COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. He indicated he understood that if his request for discharge under Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025105
On 30 August 1962, the applicant's unit commander notified him that it was his intent to recommend him for separation from military service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unsuitability) with issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. His available records are void of any evidence and he has not provided any evidence showing his flat feet were either incurred in or aggravated by his military service. Those members who do not meet...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025106
The applicant requests an exception to policy for award of additional day-for-day constructive credit from 11 October 2007 to 8 April 2009 for his prior commissioning adjunctive skills. The official also stated that in reference to additional credit for his unique skills as a military officer, the applicant had prior commissioned service as a QM officer in the U.S. Army. The evidence of record shows he was awarded and appointed with the correct amount of constructive credit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025107
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars 2. 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;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025108
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed 10 months and 3 days of foreign service in the USARPAC (Vietnam) from 19 November 1970 to 21 September 1971 which is not reflected on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025111
The applicant requests change of his uncharacterized character of service to honorable on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Only the honorable characterization may be awarded to a Soldier upon completion of his/her period of enlistment or period for which called or ordered to active duty or ADT, or where required under specific reason for separation, unless an entry-level status separation (uncharacterized) is warranted (emphasis added). Thus,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025112
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 30 September 2010 be corrected to show award of the Defense Superior Service Medal and completion of Airborne Training. The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 * orders, certificate, and citation awarding him the Defense Superior Service Medal * orders awarding him the Parachutist Badge * his Officer Record Brief (ORB), dated 23 September 2010 CONSIDERATION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025115
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that the Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant states he read an article stating that his unit, the 300th Military Police (MP) Company was awarded the ASUA in 1971 when he served with the unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025117
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending 19 July 1990, to show the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for service in Operation Just Cause. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is awarded for qualifying service after 1 July 1958 in U.S. military operations, U.S. operations in direct support of the United Nations, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025129
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 June 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025129 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his reentry eligibility (RE) code of "4" to a more favorable code so he may reenter the Army. The assigned SPD code of SFJ was the appropriate code based on the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 4-24B(1).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025133
He acknowledged he understood that if his discharge request was approved, he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge, could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service at any time after court-martial charges were preferred,. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025134
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct date of birth (DOB). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025136
A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence he was authorized or awarded the Purple Heart. Both the applicant and his former platoon sergeant state metal from a bullet ricocheted into the applicant's left jaw. In view of all of the foregoing, there is insufficient evidence to support the applicant's claim to the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025137
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. There are no orders in his available service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. _______ _ _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 | 20100025139
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel: a. _______ _ _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 | 20100025141
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. His available record does not contain any orders for the Purple Heart, nor does his name appear on the Vietnam casualty listing. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025142
His records show he underwent several unit weigh-ins during 1982 and 1983 and in each case he exceeded the weight and height table of Army Regulation 600-9 (The Army Weight Control Program). On 7 February 1984, the applicants immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of unsatisfactory performance. The evidence of record shows the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025147
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-10, as a result of court-martial, with a dishonorable discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The applicant contends his dishonorable discharge should be upgraded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025150
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) (3rd Award) and the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). The applicant's military personnel file does not contain any derogatory information or a commander's disqualification for award of the AGCM for the period 22 September 1987 to 21 September 1990. Therefore, he is entitled to the AGCM (3rd Award) for the period 22 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025155
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not reflect all of his authorized awards or his service in Bosnia. He goes on to state he was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), Army Achievement Medal (AAM), and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar and they were not included on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025157
The applicant requests upgrade of his entry level discharge, from an uncharacterized to an honorable characterization of service. On 1 February 1983, the 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. The applicant requests upgrade of his entry level discharge, from an uncharacterized to an honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025158
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 August 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100025158 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He was promoted to chief warrant officer three on 20 August 1993 and chief warrant officer four (CW4) on 8 October 1998. In his rebuttal, the applicant stated: * He was passed over for promotion, contrary to governing regulations * He was senior by date of rank and more educationally qualified than others * The IG agreed that the SCARNG broke the regulation * The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100025159
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. On 16 October 1970, the applicant was issued a bad conduct discharge. He completed 2 years, 5 months, and 25 days of active service.