ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007620
Army Regulation 672-5-1 provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, he is also entitled to award of three bronze service stars to be affixed to his previously-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, the applicant's records should be corrected to show both awards of this foreign unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007622
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and any other medals that he should have received while serving in the Army. Upon request, a unit personnel officer may award the Vietnam Service Medal in lieu of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, but the regulation requires that the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal be removed from the records of the individual. The applicant served a qualifying period of service in Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007626
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal, two Army Achievement Medals, Army Good Conduct Medal, and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge. As with all personal decorations, formal recommendations, approval through the chain of command, and announcement in orders are required; c. Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007628
The records also show he had no lost time and no court-martial convictions. The applicant states he was awarded the AGCM, but it is not shown 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007652
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states his name is CLARENCE S. A*******, II, but his DD Form 214 shows his first name as CLARENCEY. The applicant 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007655
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the true date he entered on active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting item 12a of his DD Form 214 to read "1990 12 10" for Year, Month, Day.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007660
His record contains (and he also provides) a DA Form 24 covering the period 30 June 1959 to 29 June 1962 which contain the following pertinent information: * Section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service) shows he was assigned to the 37th U.S. Army Artillery Detachment on 20 November 1959 through 23 August 1961 * Section 5 (Service Outside Continental United States) shows he departed the United States en route to Greece 13 September 1960 and he returned to the United States on 8...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007661
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect three awards of the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). On 19 May 1969, General Orders Number 104 issued by the 95th Evacuation Hospital awarded the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Vietnam on 18 May 1969. On 6 August 1969, General Orders Number 172 issued by the 27th Surgical Hospital awarded the applicant the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007666
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request for a civilian education waiver and promotion reconsideration to captain by a special selection board (SSB). In Part Vc, the rater stated the applicant had "the potential to be successful in positions of increased responsibility," but he recommended the applicant "should continue as the 735th FP Co Engineer Officer or in an Assistant S-3 position." The new evidence provided by the applicant shows: * the rater evaluated his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007667
BOARD DATE: 10 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100007667 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007671
e. The applicant requests that the subject OER be redacted from his record should his request for an SSB be granted due to the irregularities that condemn the subject OER. c. The words, "Officer would best serve the Army in OPCF/18" were officiously removed from Part Vc of the subject OER. The Board also determined the evidence as presented was insufficient to warrant the deletion from Part VIIc the statement, "Rated officer not available for signature."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007674
He was issued a second DD Form 214 for the enlistment period 30 April 1967 to 12 December 1969 that shows in item 22c his last overseas command was in USAREUR. During the timeframe the applicant served Army Regulation 635-5 provided that a Soldier would be issued a DD Form 214 for each enlistment period and item 22c would show the last overseas command in which a Soldier performed. A later revision of Army Regulation 635-5 directed that the inclusive date of service for duty in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007677
The applicant states his tour of duty in Vietnam led to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) along with other personal problems. Her statement shows she met him just after his return from Vietnam. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for reconsideration of his request to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007680
The applicant provided a self-authored statement in support of his claim and stated the following: * he spent a few years recovering from his wounds after returning to the United States * he began to question award of the Purple Heart and was told he did not meet qualifications for the Purple Heart * he continued to have pain from his wounds he sustained in Vietnam * he explained to his doctor what happened and was told he should have been awarded the Purple Heart * he has collected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007687
The applicant requests: a. correction of the place of entry into the current period of active service shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) effective 5 December 1969 and b. correction of the date of entry shown on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) effective 5 December 1983. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant at the time of his retirement on 5 December 1983 shows the date 8 March 1979 in item 12a (Date Entered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007691
The applicant states he was wounded twice in Vietnam. His records should be corrected to show the Good Conduct Medal as an award for his service from 5 October 1966 to 29 August 1968. The applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007696
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Item 1 of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows his last name is C------.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007700
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 23 December 1987, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and he was advised of the basis for the contemplated trial by court-martial, the maximum permissible punishment authorized under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), the possible effects of an under other than honorable conditions discharge, and of the procedures and rights that were available to him. _______ _X _______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007704
Item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows the National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and three awards of the Overseas Service Bar as authorized awards. The applicant participated in six campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with one silver service star and one bronze service star. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007706
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. His DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) shows in item 27 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) he was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant has not provided any, to show he served in a unit which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007707
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 28 June 1974, the applicant voluntarily requested a discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations). The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 6 September 1974 under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) with an undesirable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007708
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending the applicant's DD Form 214 to add: * National Defense Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007709
The applicant requests the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), dated 1 July 2005, be removed from the restricted section of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The decision to file the original DA Form 2627 in the performance section or restricted section of the OMPF will be made by the imposing commander at the time punishment is imposed. The imposing commander directed this Article 15 be filed in the restricted section...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007710
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Evidence shows he arrived in the ETO prior to his unit's participation in the Normandy campaign. Records show that the applicant was awarded the EAME Campaign Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007711
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The applicant's military record shows he served in the Army for more than 19 months using "Wayne" as his middle name and/or "W" as his middle initial. However, the applicant should be aware that a copy of this Record of Proceedings will be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007713
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct Social Security Number (SSN). His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was separated under the SSN of 9xx-00-0xxx. 4. _______ _ 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 | 20100007714
On 8 December 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be issued a discharge under other than honorable conditions. On 3 December 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board considered the applicant's request 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 | 20100007716
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings during his period of active service. Records show that the applicant participated in five campaign periods during his service in the RVN. 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 all entries; b. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007717
The applicant states his command requested that he be promoted to 1LT prior to his honorable discharge on 4 May 2004. When an officer does not meet the qualifications for promotion, the promotion effective date and date of rank may be advanced to the date qualifications are met; b. who has been recommended for promotion to the next higher grade must have undergone a favorable security screening. The earliest date he met the promotion requirements (on active status and a favorable security...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007719
He requested an extension to his discharge date based on the timeliness of his notification and the pending results of the September 2009 LTC APL RC Promotion Selection Board. By memorandum, dated 25 November 2009, he requested an extension of his discharge date based on the timeliness of his notification of discharge, the pending results of the 2009 LTC APL RC Promotion Selection Board, and verification of eligibility for Reserve sanctuary. Paragraph 7-4b states that an officer who twice...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007722
The applicant did not provide a reason for his request. On 25 August 1981, the applicant was notified by his commander that action was being initiated to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 5-31 (Expeditious Discharge Program) with a General Discharge Certificate. Evidence shows he voluntarily consented to be discharged under the Expeditious Discharge Program.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007728
Special Orders Number 139, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Personnel Center, Fort Lewis, WA, on 19 May 1970 discharging him from the Army effective 19 May 1970 with an under other than honorable conditions character of service; and c. a properly-constituted DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), that shows he was discharged on 19 May 1970 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 by reason of unfitness with a character of service as under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007729
On 3 January 1991, the applicant was notified of his pending separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct - pattern of misconduct. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel from active duty. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007730
Counsel states the following in her legal brief: * the Army did not follow Department of Defense guidelines when discharging the applicant * his discharge was inappropriate because other preferred separation methods were available * if the Army followed proper separation procedures, the applicant would have been found medically unfit and retired * current laws allow for his retirement with at least a 50-percent disability rating * the Army incorrectly discharged him due to personality...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007731
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. The applicant's request that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007732
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100007732 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 5 August 1966, was awarded the military occupational specialty of armor intelligence specialist, served in Vietnam from 25 July 1967 to 15 July 1968, and was promoted to pay grade E-4. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Parachutist Badge,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007735
On 15 August 1975, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable 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 | 20100007737
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicants service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007740
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He was issued a DD Form 214 which shows, in Item 15, the date 17 January 1972. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to amending Item 15 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 16 October 1974 to show he entered on active duty on 17 January 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007742
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) states 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 of record shows the applicant completed infantry training and was awarded MOS 11B.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007743
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to a general discharge. On 4 March 1970, his unit commander recommended approval of his request for discharge with the issuance of a UD Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007745
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) show he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service and his record is void of any derogatory information that could serve to disqualify him for award of the AGCM. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) also shows that at the time of the applicants assignment to Vietnam, his unit was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007747
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the title of his military occupational specialty (MOS) as personnel information system management specialist. Counsel requests correction of the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his correct MOS title. Counsel provides a copy of a training guide listing the correct title of MOS 75F as personnel information system management specialist.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007748
On 10 April 1972, the separation approval authority waived further rehabilitation requirements and approved that the applicant be discharged with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, for frequent incidents of a discreditable nature.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007750
There is no evidence in the available records to show he was ever awarded the Purple Heart. The evidence of record contains sufficient evidence to establish that the applicant was injured in Vietnam as a result of enemy action on 14 August 1968 and that he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Purple Heart for injuries received in action in Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007752
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. On 16 June 1989, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be furnished a discharge under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007755
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100007755 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant submitted a medical form that shows he sustained a fragment wound to his left hand on 14 May of an unknown year, presumably 1968. Notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity and the evidence he submitted, in the absence of additional documentary evidence, such as witness statements, morning reports, hospital admission cards, operation reports, or additional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007756
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 28 August 1969. The evidence of record shows the applicant was 17 years of age when he enlisted and that he was diagnosed with "immature personality," a condition he had prior to entering military service. ____________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 | 20100007758
USAR Personnel Center Orders D78-17, dated 23 April 1991, retired the applicant effective 14 May 1991 and placed him on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) with a 100-percent disability evaluation. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents that must be prepared for Soldiers on retirement, discharge, or release from active duty service or control of the Active Army. The ABCMR will decide cases based on the evidence of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007760
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 16 September 1992 (hereafter referred to as her DD Form 214 in question) to show "86 11 19" in item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period). The applicant provides her DD Form 214 in question. The applicant's military records show she enlisted in the Regular Army on 19 November 1986 and reenlisted for 3 years on 14 July 1989.