ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027548
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. On 27 July 1972, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service - in lieu of a court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions and issuance of an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027556
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) covering the rated period 1 January through 3 October 2005 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) from her records. She further states the Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB) determined the intended purpose of the general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) had been served and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027566
The applicant states he was wounded in action and awarded the PH in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN); however, it was not included on his DD Form 214. The applicants DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the RVN from 18 September 1967 to 16 September 1968. It states the PH is awarded to members wounded in action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027567
This pamphlet shows the 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne Division: * received credit for participating in the Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe, and Rhineland campaigns * 3rd Battalion, was cited for award of the Distinguished Unit Citation (redesignated as the Presidential Unit Citation) for the period 24 through 26 March 1945 by War Department General Orders (WD GO) Number 119, dated 1946 * received assault landing credit on 24 March 1945 by WD GO 70, dated 1945 b. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027568
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 he was awarded 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 Infantryman Badge; b. awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027569
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the AFEM is authorized for qualifying service after 1 July 1958 in military operations within a specific geographic area during specified time periods. As such, there is insufficient evidence in which to award him the AFEM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027570
The regulation in effect at the time granted the unit commander the discretionary authority to appoint enlisted members to PFC/E-3 if otherwise eligible. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was reduced to PV1/E-1 as a result of a court-martial conviction on 7 January 1970 and he was advanced back to PV2/E-2 on 7 March 1970, prior to approval of his bar to reenlistment on 11 March 1970. Clearly, based on his recommendation that the applicant be barred from reenlistment due to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027571
However, his records contain and he submitted a DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged from active duty in pay grade E-1 on 27 October 1967, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability), for an Established Pattern of Shirking. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027573
The applicants military record is not available to the Board for review. c. the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 27 of his DD Form 214 the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Korea War Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027574
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show his organization was a combat battalion instead of a construction battalion. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. _______ _ 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 | 20100027580
On 7 January 1994, the applicant was notified by his commander of his intention to initiate separation action based on the applicant's pattern of misconduct. On 7 January 1994, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, for a pattern of misconduct. _______ _ 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 | 20100027582
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The record shows the applicant earned the Army Service Ribbon. Rather it is only empowered to change the severity of the sentence imposed in the court-martial process and then only if clemency is determined to be appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027588
He also requests removal from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) the Ranger certificate of training, and orders awarding the Ranger Tab, Parachutist Badge, and SCUBA Divers Badge. The applicant provides copies of the Army DD Form 214 he wants corrected and the orders and certificates he wants removed from his records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. removing the entries of Navy Achievement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027592
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants record clearly shows his HOR as recorded on his DD Form 214 at the time of his REFRAD is the same HOR he claimed at the time of his enlistment. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027595
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. Accordingly, he was discharged under honorable conditions on 18 October 1996 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13 for unsatisfactory performance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027598
The applicant requests correction of item 12a (Date Entered AD [Active Duty] This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show 10 October 1972 vice 19 November 1979. As new regulations were in effect at the time, he was not issued a separate DD Form 214 that captured his service for the period 16 March 1976 through 18 November 1979. With respect to his request to have item 12a of his DD Form 214 corrected to show 10 October 1972; his records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027599
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214, as corrected by a DD Form 215, dated 15 February 2007, shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Army Service Ribbon * Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" Device * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal * Driver and Mechanic Badge 4. Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027601
The applicant requests that his reentry (RE) code on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 18 June 1993 be changed to a more favorable RE code. In a memorandum, dated 5 April 1993, he was notified that the Calendar Year 1993 Sergeant First Class Promotion Board Qualitative Management Program (QMP) Selection Board reviewed his Official Military Personnel File and after a comprehensive review of his file determined he was to be barred...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027603
The applicant requests correction of item 18 (Remarks) of his 30 March 2004 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the dates of his first enlistment as "CONTINUOUS HONORABLE ACTIVE SERVICE FROM 10/26/1998 TO 04/30/2020 [sic]." It also requires the entry "CONTINUOUS HONORABLE ACTIVE SERVICE FROM (first day of service which DD Form 214 was not issued) UNTIL (date before commencement of current enlistment)" for Soldiers who have previously reenlisted without...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027604
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of blocks 19a (Mailing Address after Separation) and 19b (Nearest Relative) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The available evidence clearly shows that there is a typographical error in the address listed in Block 19a of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027606
The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * 60 pages of his medical records from the Northport VA Medical Center (VAMC) * 25 pages of his medical records from the St. Charles Hospital CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-40 governs the evaluation of physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. Evidence of also does not show that he had arch pain prior to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027610
The applicant states he completed his 3-year service obligation and he was honorably discharged with a separation program designator (SPD) code of MBK and he does not know why he received an RE-3 code. Only when there is evidence to support an incorrect RE code or when there is an administrative error will an applicant be advised to request a correction; b. an RE-1 applies to Soldiers completing their term of active service who are considered qualified to reenter the U.S. Army. Without...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027611
The applicant requests that his rank be restored to sergeant (SGT)/E-5. NJP is wholly set aside when the commander who imposed the punishment, a successor-in-command or a superior authority sets aside all punishment imposed upon an individual under Article 15. Although he was diagnosed with an adjustment disorder with anxiety, the evaluating physician found him mentally responsible and his thinking process and thought content were found to be clear and normal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027615
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 the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for service in Haiti in support of Operation Uphold Democracy. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027616
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It states that for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, the statement "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD-YYYYMMDD)" will be entered in item 18. His military pay records and deployment orders are accepted as sufficient evidence to award him the GWOTEM and to amend item 18 of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027618
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100027618 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 | 20100027620
The applicant departed Vietnam in July 1967 for assignment to Fort Dix. On 18 February 1977, the ADRB determined that while the applicant was properly discharged his discharge was inequitable under the circumstances and voted to upgrade his discharge to a general under honorable conditions based on his diagnosed personality disorder. Paragraph 3-7a of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel) provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027624
The applicant requests award of the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) and two awards of the Army Good Conduct Medal. There are no orders for the Army Good Conduct Medal in the available records. 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 (1st Award) for the period 2 August 2004 through 1 August 2007; and b. adding the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) to his DD Form 214 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027625
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It would appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show he was a POW from 18 May 1951 to 21 August 1953. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received on 18 May 1951 and the Prisoner of War Medal; b. adding to item 26 of his 1962 and 1966 DD Forms 214 the following...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027630
The applicant's military record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 31 May 1974. The evidence of record fails to show any error or injustice related to the applicant's promotion consideration and/or non-selection. Absent evidence of any error or injustice in the selection process, it is presumed it was the objective best judgment of the selection board at the time that the applicant was not among the best qualified within his MOS based on the needs of the Army when he was considered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027633
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart on behalf of her deceased father (a former service member (FSM)), and correction of his WD AGO Form 55 (Honorable Discharge from the Army of the United States) to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. Regrettably, there is no evidence available and the applicant did not provide evidence to show the FSM was wounded or in poor health as a result of hostile action. ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027635
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his correct social security number (SSN) as xxx-xx-x9x4. Item 3 (Social Security Number) of the DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his SSN as xxx-xx-x4x9. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing a DD Form 215 showing the applicant's SSN as xxx-xx-x9x4, and voiding and removing the DD Form 215 dated 28 June 2010 from his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027636
There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. However, no evidence shows he was diagnosed with any mental condition prior to his enlistment or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027637
On 12 March 1982, his unit commander notified him of his pending separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, based on misconduct - fraudulent entry due to concealment of a civil conviction at time of enlistment. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. He was discharged from military service under the provisions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027638
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 qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. With respect to the Vietnam Service Medal, the evidence of record shows the applicant was assigned to Okinawa. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027640
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. There is no evidence in her records and she did not provide any evidence that shows she served a qualifying period of service for this award. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support awarding her the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027641
The applicant's military records are not available for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Korea War Service Medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027643
He submitted a notarized statement, dated 27 October 2010, from an individual who states that he was a first lieutenant and the platoon leader of 1st Platoon, A Company, 2nd Battalion, 501st Infantry, on 21 March 1971, when the applicant and the Vietnamese scout were wounded along with him due to a booby trap. Notwithstanding the applicant's contention and the former platoon leader's sincerity, in the absence of additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027644
However, he now believes he should have been granted a medical discharge in 1971 and the administrative action taken by his unit commanders under Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability) for unfitness/unsuitability was based on incomplete evidence. He also believes his case may fall under Civil Action Number 77-0904 of 27 November 1979 referenced in Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), paragraph 4-1a, since...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027646
The applicant requests correction of his record to change his first name from "Louis" to "Luis." 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 evidence of record shows the applicant only used the first name "Louis" during his Army service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027648
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. While it is clear the applicant held and served in the rank of CPL as evidenced by entries in his WD AGO Form 53-55 and WD AGO Form 100, there is insufficient evidence to show he held that rank at the time of separation. The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he held the rank of PVT at the time of separation and the highest rank he held while on active duty was CPL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027653
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 24 May 1988 to show the Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and Overseas Service Ribbon. His DD Form 214 for the period ending 24 May 1988 does not show the Army Good Conduct Medal or Overseas Service Ribbon as authorized awards. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027655
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, in effect, he: a. completed the Infantry Leaders Course Phase I and II; b. was authorized award of the Purple Heart (PH), Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Air Medal (AM), Bronze Star Medal (BSM), and Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation; and c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027658
After receiving legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations). On 27 August 1992, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be issued a UOTHC discharge. His record documents no acts of valor and did not support the issuance of a GD by the separation authority at the time of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027660
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge and change of his pay grade from E-3 to E-4. On 11 July 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. ____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027661
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect all of his decorations and awards and military education or any other information that is reflected on his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service). He desires his DD Form 214 to be corrected to reflect the awards and military education that is reflected on his NGB Form 22. He served on active duty as a power...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027662
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Since the governing awards regulation does not show the "Combat Field Medical Badge" as an authorized award, there is no basis for granting his request. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence in which to base award of the Combat Medical Badge in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027664
This document shows the applicant's unit, 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry, at the time of his assignment was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation by Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 24, dated 1972. It appears the applicant met the eligibility criteria for the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 22 April 1969 through 8 November 1970 based on completion of a period of qualifying service ending with the termination...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027665
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027666
His DA Form 24 (Service Record) provides the following information: a. he was promoted to specialist four/pay grade E-4 on 1 July 1961 and he had no reductions during his service, b. he had ratings of "excellent" in conduct and efficiency throughout his service, c. there was no record of lost time, and c. section 10 (Remarks) contains the statement, "eligible for reenlistment." Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to...