ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028545
He was sentenced to be discharged from the service with bad conduct discharge. Chapter 11, in effect at the time, stated that a Soldier would be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028547
The applicant requests, through his Member of Congress, an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. All of the facts and circumstances surrounding the applicant's administrative separation processing are not present in the available records; however, the records do contain a duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service, in lieu of court-martial with an under other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028549
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he had 3 months of net service this period. The applicant provides no additional evidence. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of REFRAD, retirement or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028551
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in Vietnam from 2 May 1967 through 25 April 1968 * item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned for duty in Vietnam with the 137th Engineer Company from 2 May 1967 through 5 June 1968 * item 38 he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service * item 41 (Awards and Decorations) he was awarded: * the National Defense Service Medal * the Vietnam Service Medal * the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028552
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show: * he was not released from active duty in the rank/pay grade of first lieutenant (1LT)/O-2 on 1 May 1991 * he continued to serve and received due course promotions through the officer ranks culminating at the rank/pay grade of lieutenant colonel (LTC)/O-5 * he completed 20 years of creditable active duty service for retirement and he was honorably retired as a LTC/O-5 [effective 31 May 2009] * he was awarded or authorized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028553
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * three or four bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal * two overseas service bars 2. The evidence of record shows the applicant served a qualifying period of service in Vietnam for the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device "1960." As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028555
The applicant's military records are not available for review. The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show his middle name as "AXXXXXX" instead of "SXXXXXX" was carefully considered and was determined to have merit. __________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 | 20100028558
The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded to general under honorable conditions. The applicant states he received an honorable discharge for his first enlistment but after he reenlisted he went home and did not return on time. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028559
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. His records do not contain any evidence of being wounded or being awarded the Purple Heart. There are no records that show the applicant was wounded or awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028560
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Medical Badge is awarded to medical department personnel (colonel and below) who are assigned or attached to a medical unit of company or smaller size that is organic to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size which is engaged in active ground combat. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded a medical personnel MOS and he served as a Medical Aidman with the 25th Medical Battalion, 25th Infantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028562
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, Fort Sam Houston, TX, Orders 231-117, dated 2 December 1987, discharged him from the USAR under the provisions of Army Regulation 135-178 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve Enlisted Administrative Separations) with an entry level status separation, effective 2 December 1987. Entry level status for such a member of a Reserve component terminates: (1) 180 days after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028563
Having had prior enlisted service, the applicant's available record shows he was commissioned as an Infantry second lieutenant (2LT) in the Officer Reserve Corps, Army of the United States and he entered active duty on 26 October 1951 at New Orleans, LA. When one extremely strong enemy point had pinned down his men, Lieutenant [applicant] called in artillery support fire and completely destroyed the enemy positions. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028570
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Army Commendation Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Valorous Unit Award 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028571
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show her rank as sergeant, pay grade E-5. Army Regulation 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Reductions) provides the criteria for promotion to sergeant, pay grade E-5. The available evidence contains copies of orders indicating she was promoted to sergeant, pay grade E-5, effective 1 October 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028578
The applicant requests: * correction of the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) letter, dated 11 November 2010, to show his correct name and award of the Legion of Merit (LOM) * correction of the NPRC letter to show three awards of the Overseas Service Medal instead of the Overseas Service Ribbon * copies of the orders and the citation for award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device 2. The applicant states: * he was awarded the LOM upon retirement * he completed two tours of duty in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028579
The applicant's military record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 20 June 1966. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows he earned the following awards: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * RVN Campaign Medal 7. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028585
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and that his Army Achievement Medal (AAM) with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster (1OLC) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The DA Form 638 that the applicant provided shows he was recommended for award of the AAM with 1OLC. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record that he was actually awarded two awards of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028587
The FSMs military service record shows he reenlisted in the U.S. Army on 23 August 1978. Evidence of record shows the FSM elected to decline enrollment in the SBP program upon retirement and a letter of notification was sent to her since she was unavailable for counseling. ____________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 | 20100028590
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 does not show award of the Purple Heart. In the absence of evidence showing he was wounded as result of hostile action, the wound required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment was made a matter of official record, there is an insufficient basis to award 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 | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028591
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, that he had his name changed through naturalization while in the Army and when he was released from active duty (REFRAD) his DD Form 214 was prepared to reflect a first name of Johan instead of John. Accordingly, he desires the clerical error corrected so that it does not interfere with any benefits. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028594
The applicant requests award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM), and/or Afghanistan Campaign Medal and their addition to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the GWOTSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in the Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the designated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028597
The applicant requests removal from item 32 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) the entry: Released from Active Duty and returned to state control as a member of the Army National Guard of Texas to complete remaining service obligation of 1 year, 5 months, and 27 days 2. This form also shows in: * Item 11 (Type of Transfer or Discharge) - Released to ARNG of Texas * Item 18 (Terminal Date of Reserve Obligation) - 6 February 1964 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028599
There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028605
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show award of the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation (2d Award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal and one overseas service bar from item 24 of his DD Form 214, and b. adding the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028608
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial on 3 June 1981 in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. Chapter 10 provides that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028613
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of the name that is recorded in his military records. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which confirms his correct name, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028618
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Expert Field Medical Badge and all individual and unit citations to which he is entitled. 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 6 January 1975 through 5 January 1978 and b. adding the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) to item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028619
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states 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. The available evidence of record shows that the applicant received NJP for being AWOL and a GOLOR for a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028620
The applicant states he served in the Army for 15 months. Nonjudicial punishment (NJP) was imposed against the applicant on 12 August 1974 for being absent without leave (AWOL) from 21 July until 5 August 1974. On 19 January 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028624
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. It appears he met the regulatory requirements for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on a qualifying period of service from 19 November 1964 through 17 November 1967. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028625
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank/grade as staff sergeant (SSG)/ E-6 and his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 11B3O. The applicant was honorably discharged on 18 May 2006 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-6200, paragraph 5-8, for parenthood. Section I (Assignment Information) of the applicant's Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), dated 2 May 2006, shows he had 500 promotion points as of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028629
The applicant states: * he was denied the option to transfer to another Army National Guard (ARNG) unit, the Individual Ready Reserve, and/or the Retired Reserve * his company commander was angry with him because he reenlisted a Soldier whom the company commander did not like * he recently learned that another Selected Reserve Soldier in similar circumstances was allowed to serve a couple more years so he could retire * he requested a medical board before his discharge, but he was never...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028632
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 15 March 1974 to show the Combat Medical Badge (CMB), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and any other unit awards to which he may be entitled. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 26 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 15 March 1974 the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028633
In support of her application, the applicant submitted a DD Form 4, dated 2 June 1997, that shows in item 8 (Agreements) that she was reenlisting in the U.S. Army this date for 2 years beginning in pay grade E-6. NJP may be imposed to correct, educate, and reform offenders who the imposing commander determines cannot benefit from less stringent measures; to preserve a Soldier's record of service from unnecessary stigma by record of court-martial conviction; and to further military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028635
The applicant provides: * a DES Proposed Rating, dated 22 June 2009 * two pages from his Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings, dated 24 June 2009 * a memorandum from the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA), dated 10 July 2009 * Orders D191-04, issued by the USAPDA, dated 10 July 2009 * his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service), for the period ending 14 August 2009 * a VA Rating Decision, dated 1 December 2009 * his request to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028640
Department of the Army Permanent Order Number 252-09, dated 9 September 2009, awarded several engineer units the Valorous Unit Award. Generally, precedence runs from personal decorations, through unit awards, to service medals, then foreign awards in the same order, and finally to qualification badges; and b. states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028643
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the appropriate narrative reason, reentry (RE) code, and separation code based on separation due to hardship. 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. The applicant requests correction of his separation code, RE code, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028644
In his voluntary request for discharge, he indicated he understood that if his request was accepted he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The officer indicated the applicant went AWOL to make payments on his house so he wouldn't lose it. __________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 | 20100028645
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) is awarded to members who have served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). It states, in pertinent part, that: a. the total amount of foreign service completed during their continuous period of active service will be entered as "YYYY MM DD" in item 12f of the form; and b. for item 18, for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028646
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he retired as a staff sergeant (SSG). He did not complete high school. However, the promotion authority may waive any two of the requirements indicated below as waivable for personnel who are otherwise highly qualified for promotion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028649
The applicant provides: * his original 2006 submission packet for the Combat Action Badge * a letter, dated 17 April 2007, from HRC * his second submission, dated 31 July 2008, for the Combat Action Badge * a letter, dated 30 July 2009, from HRC * submission package for Major P____e and approval for the Combat Action Badge * his IG complaint, dated 13 October 2009, and response, dated 7 January 2010 * a timeline of his submission for the award of the Combat Action Badge * sworn statement,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028657
Army Regulation 195-2 (Criminal Investigation Activities), effective 30 October 1985, provides that individuals listed in the title block of reports of investigation who have no action taken against them will be notified that their name will remain in the title block of the report and that the report will be indexed. A person will be reported as the subject of an offense on a DA Form 3975 when credible information exists that the person may have committed a criminal offense or is otherwise...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028659
On 22 March 1989, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of misconduct and directed the issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200 set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028664
In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood by requesting discharge if the discharge request was approved, he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. His record of service shows he went AWOL on two different occasions. _______ _ 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 | 20100028667
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). * Item 6a shows "SP4" * Item 6b shows "E4" * Item 7 shows "76-03-05" * Item 17a shows "NA" * Item 17b shows "NA" * Item 26 shows "National Defense Service Medal" 6. The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028670
On 20 May 2008, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge and ordered him discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct - commission of a serious offense with a general under honorable conditions discharge. On 30 May 2008, the applicant was accordingly discharged. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c of Army Regulation 635-200 with a character of service as under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028677
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to either an honorable or a medical discharge. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028682
It states the DD Form 214 provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The evidence of record shows he entered active duty on 8 December 1963 and he was released on 6 June 1964. ___________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 | 20100028683
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). All the documents in the applicant's records show him as a private/E-1 except the documents generated at the time of his discharge which show him as a private/E-2. __________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 | 20100028691
The applicant provides: * WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty)) * U.S. Air Force (USAF) WD AGO Form 53 and DD Form 214(Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) * VA Form 8-1520 (Decision of Disability Insurance Claims) * Two Internet printouts of POW Roster * Self-authored POW timelines * Letter from FSM son to his Member of Congress * Statement from...