ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028155
Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 1-35, states when the examining medical officer decides that a member being considered for elimination for misconduct (chapter 14) does not meet the retention medical standards, he or she will refer that member to a medical board. The Army must find that a service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028157
He hopes that his service record prior to the incident along with his post-service record will allow him the opportunity to state his case in person. On 26 June 2008, the applicant was discharged accordingly. Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028161
The applicant requests correction of her DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her correct social security number (SSN). The evidence of record shows this SSN continued to be recorded in the applicant's official military service records throughout her entire military service. Despite this fact, the evidence of record shows the incorrect SSN was recorded in the applicant's military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028162
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. It shows: a. he enlisted in the Regular Army for a period of 6 years while in Germany; b. his most significant duty assignment was with Battery C, 552nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion; c. he had 57 days of lost time; d. he was separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separations Discharge Undesirable Habits and Traits of Character) for habits and traits that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028163
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence of record shows the applicant was nearly 20 years old at the time of his enlistment in July 1950, one month after the Korean War started, and nearly 22 years old at the time 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 | 20100028165
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). If in fact the applicant was never awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" device, Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award), or Army Achievement Medal, while the available evidence is insufficient for awarding them this in no way affects his right to pursue his claim for these awards by submitting a request through his Member of Congress under the provisions of 10 USC 1130. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028172
His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows in block 12 (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command) that his last duty assignment and major command was Company B, 5th Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division. Accordingly, his DD Form 214 properly reflects that his last unit of assignment was Company B, 5th Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, and the applicant failed to show through the evidence submitted and the evidence of record that such was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028173
The applicant provided a copy of General Orders Number 2097, issued by Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile), dated 15 April 1971, awarding the FSM the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in the Republic of Vietnam during the period June 1970 to April 1971. General orders awarded the FSM the Bronze Star Medal and the Army Good Conduct Medal; however, these awards are not shown on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028174
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 6 December 1968. There is no evidence in the available records to show the applicant should be awarded the CIB. In the absence of such evidence, there is an insufficient basis for award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028182
The applicant states he was selected for promotion by the 1987 MSG promotion board while he was on active duty. The record shows the applicant was promoted to SFC on 1 May 1981 and later appeared before an MMRB which retained on active duty. The evidence shows his voluntary request for retirement was approved on 9 August 1988 which is prior to the date (1 October 1988) he would have been promoted to MSG; therefore, the applicant was ineligible for promotion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028184
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his Prisoner of War (POW) status during the Korean War. Army Regulation 600-65 (Service 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. He served during a qualifying period of service in Korea for entitlement to the Republic of Korea War Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028187
On 25 August 1988, the applicant's unit commander notified the applicant that action was being initiated to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel SeparationsEnlisted Separation), paragraph 14-12b, with a general discharge, for pattern of misconduct. On 23 September 1988, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct-pattern of misconduct, with a general discharge, in pay grade E-1. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028188
The applicant requests her daughter be listed as the dependent of a deceased former service member (FSM). A male sponsor presents: (1) a court order that establishes paternity and the child's birth certificate, (2) an approved dependency determination as listed in paragraphs 4.9.2 and 4.10, or (3) a voluntary acknowledgement of paternity per Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness memorandum, dated 28 January 2008, subject: Determinations of Dependency for Health Care Benefits...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028193
The applicant states his company commander never recommended him for the Purple Heart for wounds he sustained during an ambush. The medic witness statement indicates he was a medic for 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry, 199th Infantry Brigade and he treated the applicant's legs below the knee for shrapnel wounds after their rag boats were ambushed. The applicant's name is not listed on the Vietnam Casualty roster, his injury and medical treatment were not documented, and his military personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028198
General orders awarded him the Army Commendation Medal which is not shown on his DD Form 214; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. The evidence of record shows the applicant 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 amending his DD Form 214 to: * award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028201
His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 11 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) as a result of court-martial with an under conditions other than honorable character of service. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and his discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which he was convicted. Furthermore, the evidence of record shows that at the time of his discharge he underwent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028203
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show all medals and ribbons, especially the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), and his foreign service time. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and procedures concerning awards. There is no evidence he was awarded the CIB and he did not provide any evidence to show he was awarded the CIB by official orders.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028206
On 21 March 1988, the applicant provided a statement to an investigator stating he had attempted to self refer himself to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program (ADAPCP) but the clinic was closed. On 15 June 1988, the discharge authority approved the discharge under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct - drug abuse, and directed the applicant receive an under honorable conditions discharge. There is neither any available evidence to substantiate the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028207
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show in: a. item 5a (Grade Rate or Rank) sergeant (SGT); and b. item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes the Army's awards policy. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028213
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. Accordingly, he was discharged under honorable conditions on 19 October 1987 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure. There is no indication in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028215
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his Vietnam service and award of the Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and all unit awards to which he is entitled. The evidence of record also shows he was authorized award of the Vietnam Service Medal and completion of a qualifying period of service for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028216
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart because he was injured while serving in Iraq and he now provides additional documentation that was not considered by the Chief, Military Awards Branch, USA HRC. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028217
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the following: * Combat Action Badge (CAB) * Iraq Campaign Medal * Rank as corporal (CPL)/E4 2. The applicant is requesting correction of his records to show award of the CAB. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing his rank in item 4a of his DD Form 214 as CPL; b. awarding him the AGCM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028220
The FSM elected to participate in the SBP for spouse only coverage in June 1989. He and the applicant divorced in June 1998. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that he made a written request to change his SBP spouse coverage to former spouse coverage within 1 year of his 8 June 1998 divorce; b. that his request was received and processed by the appropriate office in a timely manner; and c. paying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028221
On 11 August 2010 the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for upgrade using a presumption of regularity, that what the Army did was correct. The only record contained in the applicant's record pertaining to his discharge is his discharge order which shows he was discharged UOTHC. iPERMS also shows the applicant did not attend any drills for over 2 years prior to his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028225
The applicant requests correction of his records to show the last four digits of his social security number (SSN) as "6224" instead of "6556." In each case, he indicated his SSN contained the number "6556" in the last four digits and he authenticated each reenlistment contract by placing his signature in the appropriate blocks. _______ _ 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 | 20100028228
His DD Form 214 does not show he was awarded the CIB. Without evidence to show he served in active ground combat, there is an insufficient basis to award him the CIB. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100028228 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100028228 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028237
The applicant did not provide any evidence. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged on 14 May 1979 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial, with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028239
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 June 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100028239 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 4th Battalion (Mechanized), 23d Infantry was awarded the Valorous Unit Award for the periods 2628 May 1968 and 27 August31 October 1968; the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period April 1966August 1968; and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period 30 April 1966-21 January 1970. b. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028240
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 11 September 1974, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), for the good of the service with an undesirable discharge. The applicant voluntarily requested discharge, admitted guilt to the AWOL offense for which he was charged, and acknowledged he understood he could receive an undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028241
He states, in effect, he believes he should have been medically retired due to chronic post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) instead of being discharged under the provisions of paragraph 5-17, Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), due to a "condition, not a disability." He also states that there is ample evidence in his military record and his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) treatment records that show he was diagnosed with chronic PTSD due to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028245
A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within six months of the Soldiers initial entrance on active duty, that the condition would have permanently or temporarily disqualified the Soldier for entry into the military service had it been detected at that time, and the medical condition does not disqualify the Soldier from retention in the service under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028247
c. He was selected for State promotion in the Army National Guard (ARNG) with follow-on Federal recognition (FEDREC) orders, effective 27 May 2010. d. He states that DA promotion policy for officers selected for promotion who are mobilized provides for automatic eligibility for promotion by the date of the mobilization order. The State promoted the applicant to MAJ on 27 May 2010 while he was deployed. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028250
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show award of the Master Parachutist Badge. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence of his DA Form 1307 (Individual Jump Record) or any other evidence that shows he successfully completed the required Jumpmaster Course. As such, there is insufficient evidence to warrant awarding him this badge and correcting of his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028253
The applicant provides: * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Special Orders Number 110 AR, dated 27 May 2010 * Mobilization Orders 292-085, dated 19 October 2009 * his Personnel Qualification Record - Officers/Warrant Officers, prepared on 23 November 2009 * a Memorandum for Record, dated 2 October 2010 * NGB Policy Memorandum 04-0025, dated 1 September 2004 * North Carolina Adjutant General letter to his Member of Congress, dated 24 February 2010 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The available...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028254
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to change his reentry eligibility (RE) code from RE-3 to RE-1 and the narrative reason for separation from Misconduct Pattern of Misconduct. He applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028255
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: * Iraq service * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with "V" Device * all other medals and awards to which he is entitled 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the AFEM from item 24 of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028261
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 95B (Military Police (MP)) vice 63A (Mechanical Maintenance Helper). As such, his DD Form 214 correctly reflects his MOS at the time of his REFRAD as 63A.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028262
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show foreign service credit for his deployment to the Dominican Republic in 1965. The applicant requests his foreign service in the Dominican Republic be reflected on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * entering in Item 23c of his DD Form 214, "USACARIB 0 3 29"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028264
The applicant requests correction of item 12 (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 1 September 1972, to show "Company C, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry, 2nd Infantry Division" vice "Company A, U.S. Army Armor Center (USAARMC), 1st U.S. Item 12 of the applicant's DD Form 214 correctly reflects his last unit of assignment as Company A, USAARMC, 1st U.S. Army, and contains no errors. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028265
On 30 January 1967, the applicant's immediate commander initiated a Certificate of Unsuitability for Enlistment/Reenlistment against the applicant. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before he or she can be medically retired or separated. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028274
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Charges were preferred against him on 12 June 1978 for the AWOL offense.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028275
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. His record contains a DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet), dated 1 March 1982, which shows he was charged with one specification of violating Article 86 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) by being AWOL from on or about 3 June 1980 to on or about 25 February 1982. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028276
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 15 August 2003 to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and any other awards he is authorized that are not listed. This form also shows he served in Iraq during the period 9 March through 28 May 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 13 of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028279
On 14 September 1981, the applicant's commander initiated action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-33, based on frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. There is no evidence 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028283
The applicant states the separation date shown on his DD Form 214 contains a typographical error in the year and should show 11 April 1967, not 11 April 1965. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty on 12 April 1965. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct this item to show the applicant was separated from active duty on 11 April 1967.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028288
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Since his character of service was honorable and he was discharged to enter the Officer Training Program, it appears he met the eligibility criteria for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a period of qualifying service of 3 years from 9 July 2007 through 8 July 2010 and that him not being awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal was an apparent administrative oversight. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028289
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 May 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100028289 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 2 July 1982, the applicant was discharged with a BCD. _______ _ 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 | 20100028293
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DD Form 214, as corrected by a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) dated 28 September 2000, shows he was REFRAD in the rank/grade of PV2/E-2, which was the highest rank/grade he attain while on active service. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence of record and the evidence submitted with his application that he ever served in the rank of CPT or that his rank was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028294
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable or a general discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.