ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007763
The applicant requests correction of the entries in item 9c (Authority and Reason) and item 10 (Reenlistment Code) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for correction of the reason for his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components Enlistment Program) provides that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007769
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 7b (Home of Record) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her home of record (HOR) as Killeen, TX, instead of Miami, FL. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base correction of her records to show her HOR as Killeen, TX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007772
The applicant requests immediate removal of a Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB) memorandum, dated 25 November 2008; a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR), dated 9 June 1998; officer evaluation reports (OER's) for the periods 1 October 1997 through 9 June 1998 and 10 June 1999 through 21 February 2000; and all related documents from her official military personnel file (OMPF). The applicant states: * in 2009 the issuing authority (now retired Major...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007773
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, in the absence of medical records or any other corroborating evidence to support the applicant's contention, there is an insufficient basis for award of the Purple Heart in this case. _______ _ 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 | 20100007777
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separations) to show his prisoner of war (POW) status and his unit of assignment as the 110th Infantry instead of the 116th Infantry. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the POW Medal, correct his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show his POW status and the POW medal. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period for award of the World War II Victory Medal and American Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007779
On 19 March 2008, as he neared his 60th birthday, the applicant submitted a request for retired pay and although not required, he also completed a DD Form 2656 in conjunction with this application and elected not to participate in the SBP. Reservists who elected an option under the RCSBP will continue to have the Reserve Premium add-on deducted from their retired pay. The evidence of record shows that subsequent to receiving his 20-year letter, the applicant elected to participate in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007787
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * his completion of Preparation for Overseas Replacement (POR) training * his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 11C4H (Heavy Weapons Infantryman Advisor) * award of the Vietnam Campaign Medal * award of the U.S. Presidential Unit Citation * award of the Republic of Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation 2. Item 25 (Education and Training Completed) of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007791
The applicant requests, in effect, correction the narrative reason for separation on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show he was medically discharged in lieu of being discharged due to "unsuitability - traits of character or behavior disorder." The applicant was advised of his right to have his case considered by a board officers, to appear in person before a board of officers, to submit statements in his own behalf, to be represented by counsel, to waive any of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007794
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. Item 34 (Wounds Received in Action) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was wounded in the EAMETO on 25 November 1944. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 the "EAMETO MED, DIST UNIT BADGE, and the BRONZE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007795
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show a temporary duty (TDY) assignment in Vietnam. Item 33 (Appointments and Reductions) of the applicant's DA Form 20 shows he was appointed to the temporary rank of SP5, effective 13 December 1968. Although he provided unit orders which show he was appointed as an acting NCO to the grade of SGT on 11 July 1969, the entry in item 33 of his DA Form 20 shows his appointed grade to SGT was lined out.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007796
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. The applicant has provided insufficient evidence to show that the SSAN he used during his Army service is incorrect or that he requested a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007799
The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show the Combat Infantryman Badge as an authorized award. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007800
He admitted to having a drug problem and received counseling, but it did no good. He requested consideration of his case by a board of officers and to appear before that board. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007801
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that the spelling of his last name on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) be corrected and he be awarded the Silver Star and the Bronze Star Medal. Therefore, it is not appropriate to correct the record and award the applicant the Silver Star at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007802
On 30 March 1972, the applicant consulted with counsel and voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 (Discharge for the Good of the Service). On 20 September 1977, the board granted the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge to a general under honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007803
There are no records to show the applicant was awarded MOS 11B or any other infantry MOS. Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 provides 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. Concerning award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the evidence of record shows the applicant held MOS 62E and 62A.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007804
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (8th Award). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is no evidence of any adverse information in the applicant's records or that his commander disqualified him for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007805
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show all of his duty assignments in Vietnam and the following awards: * Good Conduct Medal * Army Service Ribbon * Army Commendation Medal * Bronze Star Medal * Presidential Unit Citation 2. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007806
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his correct Social Security Number (SSN). In the applicant's case the records reflect the correct SSN under which military service was performed. _______ _ 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 | 20100007807
Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge, could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service at any time after court-martial charges were preferred. An Undesirable Discharge Certificate would normally be furnished an individual who was discharged for the good of the Service. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007808
He reportedly had gone AWOL, "To get hardship discharge." The award may be awarded retroactively to those personnel who were credited with a normal overseas tour completion before 1 August 1981 provided they had an Active Army status on or after 1 August 1981. c. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007810
The applicant's contends he should be awarded the PH for being wounded in combat while serving in the RVN. Further, there are no orders or other documents on file in his record that indicate he was ever awarded the PH by proper authority or that he ever pursued award of the PH while he was on active duty and subsequent his RVN service from 7 March 1970 to 10 January 1972. _______ _X___ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007811
The DD Form 214 will not be corrected to reflect data or events that occur subsequent to the date the DD Form 214 was prepared. However, there is no evidence of record or independent evidence that suggests the name recorded in his military records exhibits a material error or injustice. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which confirms his current name, will be filed in his Official Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007812
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100007812 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The separation authority directed that the applicant be discharged for unfitness and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The applicant states he did not know it was a bad discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007813
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. A punitive discharge is authorized for offenses under Article 86 for AWOL over 30 days. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007814
The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), a DA Form 1811 (Physical and Mental Status on Release form Active Service), a 12 February 1974 Temporary Duty (TDY) Letter Order 294, a Letter of Recommendation, a Letter of Appreciation, a 29 July 1974 DA Form 2496 (Disposition Form), a blood donation thank you letter, a 1 August 1974 response to a Congressional inquiry, his DD Form 214, 6 pages from the 1st Cavalry Division Association Guestbook, and three pages related...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007815
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to general under honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. _______ _ _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 | 20100007816
The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) provides the following information: * service in Vietnam from 25 March 1970 through 25 February 1971 with 327th Transportation Detachment, 101st Airborne Division * conduct and efficiency ratings of exclusively "excellent" * participation in one campaign * award of the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007819
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not list the Army Good Conduct Medal or the Air Medal. Item 24 (Decoration, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge as authorized awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007821
However, the governing regulation for the preparation of the DD Form 214 states training courses for combat skills are not to be listed. Therefore, the basic training course should not be listed on the applicants DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 12d of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 September 1992 the entry "02 months and 10 days"; b. adding to item 12d of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007825
The applicant's records show his first Article 15 was placed in the performance section of his OMPF in September 2004. There is no evidence of record and he provides no evidence to show that keeping the DA Form 2627 in the performance section of his OMPF is unjust. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100007825 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100007825 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007826
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 29 July 1981 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007831
The applicant states the following: * He should have received a medical retirement due to his service connected disability * He was operated on while in the service due to back injury * He has diabetes, sleep apnea, neuropathy of lower legs, depression, schizophrenia, and right elbow fracture * His disabilities and secondary conditions render him unable to serve in the Armed Forces or Reserve 3. The PEB recommended that the applicant be separated with severance pay with a 10-percent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007836
His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 17 April 1980 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14-33b, for misconduct, due to frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. The available evidence does not show the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007842
She states the FSM told her he could not elect spouse coverage under the SBP because they were divorced when he retired from the Army. The FSM did not elect to provide SBP spouse coverage within 1 year of their remarriage. The letter from DFAS, dated 29 January 2010, stated that because the courts have conclusively determined that the applicant was the legal spouse of the FSM at the time of his death, the FSM's open enrollment election of SBP coverage for E___ l as his spouse must be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007844
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to a general 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 | 20100007845
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: * Supplemental letter * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * Roster of Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Recon Platoon in Vietnam * Letter of support * Reassignment Orders, dated 22 March 1967 * Page 1 of DA Form 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007848
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100007848 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 10 March 1954, the applicant was ordered to active duty with a reporting date of 19 March 1954.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007849
In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge he was admitting guilt to the charges against him or to a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. On 12 October 1973, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. Notwithstanding his assertion that he served a tour of duty in Vietnam without an offense of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007851
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available evidence of record does not support his contention that he is entitled to the award of the Purple Heart because they do not show that he was ever wounded while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action while he was in Vietnam. His name is not listed on the Vietnam Casualty Listing as being wounded in action and, in the absence of medical documentation showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007852
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicants DD Form 214 does not show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device or the Purple Heart. There are no orders in the applicant's military service records awarding him the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing the applicant the Bronze Star Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007853
At the time, a member must have made the election within 90 days of receiving the Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 or else wait until he/she applied for retired pay and elected to participate in the standard SBP. The applicant contends his records should be corrected to show he changed his SBP coverage from "spouse" to "former spouse" coverage pursuant to their divorce decree. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007854
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. It states that in order to award a Purple Heart there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, that the wound was treated by medical personnel, and a record of this medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. By regulation, in order to support award of the Purple Heart, there must be evidence that the wound for which the award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007903
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests her discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to honorable. _______ _ __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 | 20100007914
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and he participated in four campaigns while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. His name is not shown on the Vietnam casualty roster, his DA Form 20 does not indicate any combat wounds, his record is void of any orders that show he was awarded the Purple Heart, and his medical records are not available for review to indicate if...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007923
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to reflect: * all of his authorized awards * that he is entitled to be awarded the Good Conduct Medal (GCMDL) * that his most significant unit was B Company, 23rd Infantry Regiment * that he was wounded in Korea on 8 March 1951 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007927
Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 3-7b, provides that a GD is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The record further shows the applicant was counseled concerning his rights, and he voluntarily elected to waive his right to consideration of his case by a board of officers. It is also clear his record did not support the issuance of an HD or GD by the separation authority at the time of his discharge and does not support an upgrade of his discharge now.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007942
The applicant requests his honorable discharge be changed to a medical discharge. The applicant states the following: * He was severely disabled due to combat in Iraq * He was released from active duty without any medical examinations * He should have been given medical examinations and a disability discharge * Although his body was covered with Leishmaniasis sores and he was in a very weakened condition, he was never given medical examinations before being sent home from combat * He was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007944
On 14 September 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100007945
On 9 September 1976, the applicant consulted with counsel, requested consideration of his case by a board of officers and to appear before that board, and to be represented by appointed counsel. The board of officers found that the applicant should be discharged based on his misconduct, and recommended that he receive an (DD Form 258A) Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable...