ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027977
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, stated an honorable discharge was separation with honor. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, stated a general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027980
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, and two Army Commendation Medals (ARCOM). Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support correcting his record to show he was awarded a second ARCOM. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100027986
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 June 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100027986 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. The applicant requests an Honorable Discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028011
On 12 May 1976 after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. On 25 May 1976, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the issuance of an undesirable discharge. ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028018
The applicant provided award documents which show he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) as follows: a. DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 5 June 1996, recommended him for award of the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service for the period 5 June 1992 to 22 July 1996; however, this recommendation was downgraded to an AAM. The evidence of record confirms he was awarded eight AAMs by various orders issuing authorities. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028023
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His service record does not contain any orders which show he was awarded the Purple Heart or medical documentation which shows he was wounded as a result of friendly fire in Vietnam. Therefore, in the absence of any corroborating evidence of record which shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or friendly fire, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028027
e. He applied for appointment as a WO in MOS 973A again, was selected, and was appointed in October 1982. There is no evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was selected for appointment as a WO prior to 1982. The applicant contends his records should be corrected to show he was appointed as a USAR WO in the rank of WO1 in 1980 with corresponding adjustment of the effective dates of his promotions to CW2 and CW3 as a result of this correction because of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028029
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). An investigation was completed in June 2009 and the Investigating Officer (IO) recommended that the applicant be held liable in the amount of one month's base pay ($3,044.70). c. The IO did not provide sufficient evidence that the applicant was negligent or that his actions were the proximate cause of the loss.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028031
7. Review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS), an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the United States Army Human Resources Command, failed to reveal any orders for the Silver Star, subsequent awards of the Air Medal, or the DFC or DFC with First Oak Leaf Cluster pertaining to the applicant. However, there are no orders for any subsequent awards of the Air Medal in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028033
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states there are basically three requirements for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is no evidence the applicant was awarded an infantryman MOS, he was not assigned to an infantry unit while it was engaged in active ground combat, and there is no evidence he participated in such ground combat with an infantry unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028035
Service school efficiency ratings based upon academic proficiency of at least "good" rendered subsequent to 22 November 1955 were not disqualifying. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the AGCM based on completion of a qualifying period of active Federal service and correct his DD Form 214 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. awarding him the AGCM (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028036
The applicant states that he should have been discharged under honorable conditions because he was never in any kind of trouble until he got a new commanding officer (CO) and he did not see eye-to-eye with him. Accordingly, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 14 December 1970 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness due to his involvement in frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil and military authorities. There is no evidence in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028049
On 9 June 2005, he was notified of the initiation of separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations), chapter 14, for misconduct pattern of misconduct. The evidence of record shows he consulted with counsel and was advised of the basis for the separation action. __________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 | 20100028052
The applicant states he spent 4 months with A Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry. He was awarded MOS 71B and his MOS of 11B was withdrawn 4 months before he was sent to the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, in view of the above, there is insufficient evidence to award the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028054
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show award of a second Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device and a Purple Heart. The record does not contain and the applicant has not provided any documentation to corroborate the statement from his relative that he received a wound, as a result of hostile action, that required treatment by medical personnel or that any medical treatment for such a wound was made a matter of official record. The applicant has provided insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028058
The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his name as J____ S____ HA__RD and that he completed 2 full years of active duty service. The applicant served in the Regular Army using the name currently recorded in his military records. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant contracted to serve on active duty for a period of 2 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028060
His military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 23 March 1971. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 23 March 1971 through 30 March 1972 and add this award to his DD Form 214. 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 23 March 1971 through 30 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028065
The applicant was honorably separated from the ARNGUS and CAARNG on 29 January 1982 and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Annual Training) to complete his Reserve obligation. On 7 May 1987, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16-5b, with issuance of an Honorable Discharge Certificate. The SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table also shows RE code 4 as an appropriate RE code to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028066
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) 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. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028067
He (the witness) received the Purple Heart along with many others who were wounded. The applicant's service in Vietnam and the witness statements he submitted were considered. Again, notwithstanding his sincerity, in the absence of additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and treated for those wounds and the treatment was made a matter of official record there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028068
The applicant states: * in May 1968, he was told he was going to get promoted to staff sergeant/E-6 * he was wounded on 25 May 1968 * he retired and got E-5 pay all those years * the telegrams state he was promoted to E-6 * he believes he should have gotten E-6 pay from 25 May 1968 to 1999 when he went on Department of Veterans Affairs disability 3. He provided four Western Union telegrams, dated 1968, which show his rank as staff sergeant. His military records show he was appointed to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028069
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028073
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, the evidence is sufficient to show the applicant was eligible for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on completion of qualifying service from 3 March 1965 to 2 March 1967 ending with the termination of a period of active Federal service. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028074
The applicant requests that her reentry (RE) code of 4 be changed so that she may enlist in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). 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. The SPD code of JKK was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028075
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * his rank/grade as a sergeant (SGT)/E-5 * award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) 2. On 8 June 1971, Headquarters, 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized) published Special Orders Number 159 ordering his release from active duty effective 11 June 1971. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028076
The applicant's military records are not available for review. Item 34 (Wounds Received in Action) of the WD AGO Form 53-55 states "NONE." In the absence of evidence to show he was wounded as result of enemy action, he was treated by medical personnel, and the treatment was made a matter of official record, the Purple Heart cannot be awarded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028078
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 Item 22c of the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 19 January 1970 to show a credit of 11 months and 24 days of foreign service and providing him a document including this change. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028080
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence to show the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. ____________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 | 20100028088
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Legion of Merit, Army Superior Unit Award (2nd Award), U.S. Army Gold Recruiter Badge with three sapphire achievement stars, and Shoulder Sleeve Insignia-Former Wartime Service (SSI-FWTS) unit patch. Permanent orders awarded the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy the Army Superior Unit Award for the period 1 September 2008 to 31 October 2009. a. Thus,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028092
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His service record does not contain any orders which show he was awarded the Purple Heart or medical documentation that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. In the absence of evidence to show he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028093
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028095
This form also shows in: * Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) - the entry "00 00 00" * item 24 (Character of Service) - the entry "NA" (not applicable) * item 26 (Separation Code) - the entry "JKG" 9. 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 falsified his enlistment documents by not disclosing his previous service in the Marine Corps or his 3 year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028102
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-68 (Good Conduct Medal), 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 and, after 7 December 1941, completed 1 year of continuous active Federal military service while the United States was at war. In the absence of sufficient evidence, there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028104
His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for this period of service shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) as a result of court-martial with a character of service as under conditions other than honorable. The preponderance of the evidence shows he completed only 7 months of service in Vietnam. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028105
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier petition requesting an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC). On 21 December 1982 after carefully reviewing the applicant's complete military record and the issues he presented, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge. The applicant's contention his discharge should be upgraded because he now suffers from medical conditions and is in need of medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028106
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the CIB. The evidence clearly shows the applicant was awarded an infantry MOS and was assigned to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028113
The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Kuwait from 28 January through 13 March 2000 which is not shown on her DD Form 214. Therefore, she is entitled to correction of her DD Form 214 to show her foreign service and the dates of her service in Kuwait. With respect to her request to have her DD Form 214 corrected to show her service in an HF/IDP area from 1 February through 31 March 2000, the evidence of record shows she served in Kuwait from 28 January through 13 March 2000.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028114
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the Army Achievement Medal and certificates of achievement; and item 14 (Military Education) be corrected to show he completed the Unit Armorer Course, a foreign weapons course,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028121
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Bronze Star Medal (BSM), and all awards to which he is entitled. However, by regulation, in order to qualify for award of the CIB there must be evidence the member held and served in an infantry MOS. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending the November 1974 order to show award of the AGCM (second award) for his qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028125
The applicant requests correction of her records to show she was granted 2 years of constructive credit upon entry on active duty in the Regular Army (RA). Part I, section B (Credit for Advanced Education Beyond Basic Qualifying Degree), she was granted a Master of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of South Florida, on 5 May 2000; c. Part I, section D (Credit for Professional Experience), she held an "ARNP Florida License" from 31 July 1995 to 18 November 2008; d. Part II (Prior...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028126
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The applicant's DD Form 214 erroneously shows his HOR in Item 7b as "Port Jefferson, NJ 11777." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing his HOR in Item 7b of his DD Form 214 as Port Jefferson, NY 11777.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028128
Item 12 (Record of Service) is to show the dates of entry and separation from active duty. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was processed for release from active duty in early October 1997. His DD Form 214 shows his date of release from active duty as 10 October 1997.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028129
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions. Item 27 (Reenlistment Code) of the DD Form 214 he received for this period of service shows "NA" [not applicable]. His records show he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 1 March 1977 for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028131
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 5 March 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the final discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028134
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. He was released from active duty in pay grade E-1 on 12 October 1979, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), chapter 2, Section VI, for completion of required service (ETS), with a general, under honorable conditions, discharge. Based on the evidence of record, there is no basis for the upgrade of his discharge to fully honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028140
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Good Conduct Medal. Records show he participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the CIB; b. awarding him the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 8 January 1968 through 7 January 1970; and c. adding the CIB, Good Conduct Medal, three awards of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028150
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add military occupational specialty (MOS) 61C2O (Watercraft Engineer) due to completion of on-the-job training. A review of the applicant's records failed to show any evidence he was awarded MOS 61C2O and the record is silent as to how he performed in that MOS during the 70 days he was assigned those duties. Even if there were evidence to support award of the MOS,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028151
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 | 20100028153
The applicant requests, in effect, that the character of service and the narrative reason for separation on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show she was discharged due to medical reasons that were service connected. The applicant provides her post-service medical records in support of her application. The applicant's service medical records were not available for review and the applicant provided no service medical records that show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028154
The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not show his award of the Purple Heart (PH), Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVNCM), and possibly other awards he is entitled to. His OMPF is void of any orders or other documents that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. Additional evidence of this 9 May 1968 wound is reflected in item 40 of his DA Form 20 and the RVN Vietnam casualty roster.