ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026449
On 20 April 1983, the applicant's unit commander informed the applicant of his intent to process him for separation under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), by reason of entry-level status (ELS) performance and conduct. The separation authority directed that the applicant be separated under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200, and that his service be uncharacterized based on his ELS. There is no evidence in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026460
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100026460 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 | 20100026461
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) provides the specific authorities and reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. a. The applicant has not provided any documentary evidence showing his discharge action was in error or is unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026465
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100026465 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Evidence shows that the applicant was issued a DD Form 214 for the period ending 10 August 2004 on which his date of entry erroneously appears as 2 April 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026471
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant states he was told at the time that he would be able to upgrade his discharge after 5 years. On 25 May 1988, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026473
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze service star, Iraq Campaign Medal with one bronze service star, and the Combat Action Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Army Commendation Medal; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026475
On 5 October 1971, the applicant submitted a 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. There is no evidence and the applicant did not submit any evidence that shows that prescribed medication caused him to make a bad decision. _________x______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026484
On 28 March 2006, the VA approved his claim for service-connected compensation, giving him a combined rating of 50%. Eligible members are those retirees who have 20 years of service for retired pay computation (or 20 years of service creditable for Reserve retirement at age 60) and who have disabilities that are the direct result of armed conflict, especially hazardous military duty, training exercises that simulate war, or caused by an instrumentality of war. The evidence of record does...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026486
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes the Army's awards policy. His record also show that based on his RVN service and campaign participation he is authorized the four bronze service stars with his already awarded VSM and is authorized the RVNGC. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for his qualifying period of honorable service from 30 August 1967...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026487
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100026487 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 | 20100026488
e. A letter from the applicant addressed to "To Whom It May Concern," dated 4 November 2009, shows the applicant requested disenrollment from the Army ROTC Program because she could not continue to pursue her nursing degree under her Army ROTC contract because she was not eligible for acceptance in the JMU nursing program. The applicant contends that her ROTC scholarship debt should be forgiven because she was not fully informed by the ROTC PMS or any ROTC cadre member of the requirement to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026491
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 DECEMBER 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100026491 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 | 20100026492
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. He also states that he has been clean of marijuana for almost 28 years and he would like his kids to see that his service was honorable. There is no evidence in the available records to show the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026495
On 12 December 1974, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily requested a discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel: a. c. Army Regulation 625-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026496
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He further provided medical progress notes, printed on 31 August 2010, which stated he was in the process of a medical board for a left shoulder injury and pain from a right hernia repair. Army Regulation 635-40, then in effect, established the Army physical disability evaluation system and set forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier was unfit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026504
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. On 26 June 1978, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct - frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities with his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026522
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade his discharge. There is no evidence in the applicant's military service record that shows he applied for an upgrade of his discharge under the Department of the Army Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026525
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. U.S. Army Human Resources Command Permanent Orders 252-09, dated 9 September 2009, awards the Valorous Unit Award to various 19th Engineer Battalion units for specific periods as follows: * Headquarters and Headquarters Company 16 July 1967-31 December 1968 * Companies A and B 16 July 1967-31 December 1968 * Company C 22 September 1967-31 December 1968 * Company D 30 August 1967-31 December 1968 * 70th Engineer Company 1 July-31...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026527
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Humanitarian Service Medal is awarded to members who, after 1 April 1975, distinguished themselves by meritorious direct participation in a Department of Defense approved significant military act or operation of a humanitarian nature. Therefore, the preponderance of evidence shows the applicant he is eligible for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service from 23 July 1974 to 22 July 1977. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026532
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. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026535
The applicant states: * His narrative reason for separation should be changed to "Convenience of the Army" instead of "Alcohol Abuse Rehabilitation Failure" and, as a result, change of his separation code and RE code as appropriate * No supportable urinalysis existed to enroll him in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program (ADAPCP) * The first legal urinalysis was given after he was referred to the ADAPCP solely on the basis of unjustifiable testing * His losses involved in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026538
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show awards of the Air Medal, Air Medal with "V" Device, Air Medal (2nd through 7th Award), Air Medal (10th through 23rd Award), Army Commendation Medal, and the Distinguished Flying Cross. The evidence of record confirms that during the period the applicant was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division promotion and award orders were published which listed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026542
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. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026550
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the Army Commendation Medal, two awards of the Army Achievement Medal, and the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Professional Development Ribbon * Item 14 (Military Education) Warrior Leader Course 2. Orders show the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. His DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026552
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100026552 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 | 20100026557
d. A DD Form 2808 (Report of Medical Examination) shows the reporting physician indicated: * the applicant's psychiatric and stomach conditions were considered normal * the applicant's indigestion and stomach problems were minimal (gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD), for which he was taking no medications) * the applicant was previously diagnosed with PTSD but required no use of psychiatric medication for over 3-4 years * the applicant did not object to his PTSD and stomach condition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026558
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100026558 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 604 provided special authority to monetarily compensate Soldiers who were REFRAD and not able to use PDMRA during the period between PDMRA authorization by the Secretary of Defense on 19 January 2007, and publication of the Armys PDMRA implementation guidance on 18 August 2007. The evidence of record and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026560
The applicant requests to be paid the full $10,000.00 Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (PSEB) that was authorized in the enlistment contract she signed. The recruiter obviously used the first half SRIP erroneously; however, given the USARC error overall, the applicant, who in good faith completed the MOS training, should not be held at fault. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing she is eligible for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026563
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 June 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100026563 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge be corrected to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's records to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve at his ETS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026565
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record contains a Standard Form 507 (Clinical Record), dated 22 April 2006, which shows he stated that his asthma prevented him from performing his military duties. He was medically boarded and determined unfit for duty and was separated from military service on 16 August 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026567
The applicant requests correction of the record of her late husband, a former service member (FSM), to add dependent information and to show he made a Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) election. The record does not show he made an RCSBP election. The applicant provides a marriage certificate showing she married the FSM on 23 February 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026568
He states he/his: * LES shows he received casual pay in the amount of $19,488.03 in section 8 (Other Collections) and disability severance pay in section 39 (Remarks) * did receive separation pay, but didnt receive any disability severance pay * LES is in error * wouldnt have taken the pay if he thought it would have jeopardized his retirement * commander, executive officer, and separation orders state that he was due separation pay * retired rank should show SFC/E-7 as his highest grade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026569
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) does not reflect his combat service from 9 January 1991 to 13 May 1991 with the 1st Infantry Division during the first Gulf War. Item 12f (Foreign Service) of this DD Form 214 shows 6 years and 2 months. The applicant's records and Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) indicate he is eligible for awards that are not listed on his DD Form 214: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026573
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he completed the Basic Airborne Course. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Parachutist Badge and completion of airborne training in 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026574
She states: * the FSMs RCSBP election was for spouse and children coverage * she divorced the FSM, but his RCSBP election was not changed * the FSM died on 29 May 2004 * she submitted paperwork to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for death benefits in November 2005, but her claims were denied * the Army National Guard was not aware of the FSMs death 3. The FSM and the applicant divorced on 6 September 2000. It is therefore appropriate as a matter of equity to correct the FSM's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026575
On 5 May 2011, per phone conversation with a staff member of the Board the applicant revised his request from correcting his records to show the above military commemorative medals to correcting his DD Form 214 by adding any and all military awards he may be entitled to for his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) and the Republic of Korea (ROK). This medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026577
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) by showing three bronze service stars on his Korean Service Medal (KSM). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows: * he was called to active duty on 28 September 1950 at Camp Breckenridge, KY * although an exact date of departure is not available, it appears he was immediately ordered to Korea * he served...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026579
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was promoted in 1996 to sergeant first class, pay grade E-7. The available evidence is insufficient to determine if the applicant met all of the requirements for promotion to sergeant first class which included more than just meeting established time in service/grade and military education. ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026580
There is no evidence in the applicant's records showing he was wounded as a result of hostile action while he was in Vietnam. The letter he submits from the Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center, dated 2 May 2005, shows he was under doctor's care and had surgery to revise a previously-placed shoulder prosthesis on the left. However, there is no evidence in the available record, nor has he submitted any evidence, showing he was wounded as a result of hostile action while he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026581
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. Section 1370 states that in order to be eligible for voluntary retirement under any provision of this title in a grade above major, a commissioned officer of the Army must have served on active duty in that grade for not less than 3 years. Title 10, U.S. Code, states that in order to be eligible for voluntary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026582
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a third award of the Overseas Service Ribbon. The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Army National Guard (ARNG) on 11 July 1989. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Overseas Service Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026584
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100026584 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 | 20100026585
The applicant states that the FSM told her after their divorce he kept her as the beneficiary of his SBP. The evidence of record shows that upon retirement from the Army the FSM elected SBP with spouse only coverage, named his spouse as his designated SBP beneficiary, and SBP premiums were deducted from the FSM's retired pay. The evidence of record shows the applicant and FSM divorced on 15 June 2010. a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026586
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) and his tour of duty in Japan. The applicant requests, in effect, his DD Form 214 be corrected to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) and his tour of duty in Japan.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026587
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It states that the DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the current entry in item 11 on his DD Form 214 dated 10 October 2003, and adding the following entries: * In item 11, "97E3L Human Intelligence Collector 9...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026588
c. a memorandum from the Deputy IG of the 81st Regional Support Command, Fort Jackson, SC, dated 7 September 2010, wherein the author states that after conducting a thorough inquiry and reviewing all the facts, and in accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Reductions), paragraph 5-27a(11-b), the applicant should have been removed from the PPRL when he received the Article 15 on 6 November 2007. It states in: a. Paragraph 5-2b, field-grade commanders of any unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026589
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decision denying him the award of the Purple Heart. In this statement the Soldier states he saw the applicant's hand wrapped up and was told by the applicant that he got hit on 30 April [year not specified] while crossing the Izar river. __________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026592
The applicant tried to do just enough to get by. On 10 August 1960, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The evidence shows the applicant was reported in an AWOL status from 26 to 28 August 1959.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100026593
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100026593 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 | 20100026599
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's request for award of the CIB, correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award, and correction of his DD Form 214 to show he held MOS 11B was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support this request. Absent this evidence, there is insufficient evidence upon which to award the CIB in this case, or to correct his DD Form 214 to show it.