ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028963
a. Paragraph 2-1b(2) states that a DD Form 214 will not be prepared for enlisted Soldiers discharged for immediate reenlistment in the RA. Therefore, he is not authorized separate DD Forms 214 for his initial period of enlistment and subsequent period of reenlistment because DD Forms 214 are not issued when there is no break in service. The evidence of record reveals he reenlisted within the prescribed regulatory time frames and was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028964
The applicant states his DD Form 214 should show the Army Good Conduct Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, GWOTSM, and any other authorized awards. In light of progression to pay grade E-4 and his other awards, especially three Army Commendation Medals and the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Army Good Conduct Medal should be awarded for the period 26 April 2001 through 25 April 2004 at this time and it should be added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028966
Records show the applicant participated in one campaign 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. deleting the entry "Vietnam Campaign Medal" from item 24 of his DD Form 214; and b. adding the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028968
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides no additional documents with his application. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028971
On 30 April 2009, his PMS notified him of the initiation of disenrollment action from the ROTC program based on his breach of contract due to his failure to meet body fat standards and his failure of the APFT on 22 April 2009. He was informed he could request a hearing by a board of officers or an investigating officer to hear his case. On 1 April 2010, by memorandum, the Commanding General, USACC, ordered the applicant disenrolled from the ROTC Program under the provisions of AR 145-1 by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028974
The applicant requests award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), and Purple Heart. U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) governed award of the CIB to Army forces operating in South 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 Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 28 February 1967 through 27...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028976
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 22 (Military Occupational Specialties): (1) primary MOS (PMOS) 11B2P, Light Weapons Infantryman, effective 1 August 1967, (2) 11F2P, Intelligence, effective 1 December 1968, and (3) 05B2P, Radio Operator effective 1 February 1968. b. item 38 (Record of Assignments) that he was assigned in Vietnam to Company C, 2d Battalion, 502d Infantry from 2 July 1967 to 14 October 1967, and to Company E, 20th Infantry from 15 October 1967...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028980
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to reflect the Purple Heart and all of his awards. The applicant states his WD AGO Form 53-55 does not reflect all of his medals, awards, or unit citations to include the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the award of the WWII Victory Medal to his WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028981
Headquarters, U.S. Army Training Center, Engineer, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Special Orders Number 325, dated 21 November 1973, promulgated the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 [Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel], chapter 10, for the good of the service and the issuance of an (Undesirable Discharge Certificate) effective 23 November 1973. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028982
The applicant requests item 5 (Date of Birth) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he was born on 9 June 1956. His 1977 enlistment contract and other service personnel records also show he was born on 9 June 1956. _______ _ 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 | 20100028983
The applicant requests removal of duplicate orders awarding her the Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) from her official military personnel file (OMPF). The evidence of record shows the applicant was issued two orders awarding her the second award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the same period of service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. revoking Permanent Orders 103-09, issued by Charlie...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028985
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Additionally, her records show she completed PLDC; therefore, she is entitled to correction of her DD Form 214 to show award of the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * amending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028987
The applicant states, in effect, he was informed: * he was eligible for an OAB if he agreed to fulfill a 6-year commitment in the ARNG and successfully complete the Officer Basic Course (OBC) * he agreed to the terms and completed the necessary paperwork in January 2006 thereby making him eligible for a $6,000 bonus * he inquired about the bonus in June 2010 and was informed he was not eligible for the bonus because he signed the contract after his commissioning date and completion of OBC *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028992
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his initial appointment in the Alaska Army National Guard (AKARNG) was 5 December 2008 vice 5 December 2009. The applicant provides: * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 89 (Proceedings of a Federal Recognition Examining Board) * two NGB Forms 337 (Oaths of Office) * NGB Special Orders Number 80 AR * AKARNG memorandum of appointment of a Federal Recognition Board (FRB) * AKARNG Orders 347-009 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100028997
The applicant requests correction of 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) to show the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The applicant's official military personnel file (OMPF) includes a BSM Certificate which shows this medal was awarded to him for exceptionally meritorious service during OIF for the period 1 September 2005 to 21 November 2006. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029004
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the separation program designators to be used for these stated reasons. Table 2-3 (SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table), Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) establishes RE code 4 as the proper reentry code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029009
The SPD code of "KFS" is the correct code for Soldiers separating under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge and RE code was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. _______ _ _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 | 20100029014
The separation authority could direct a general discharge if such a discharge was merited by the Soldier's overall record. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, stated an honorable discharge was a 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 | 20100029018
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100029018 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100029018 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029022
The applicant states his first name is "Jack," not "Jackie" as shown on his DD Form 214 with a separation date of 8 September 1966. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his first name on his DD Form 214 to show "JACK," not "JACKIE." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting item 1 of his DD Form 214 with a separation date of 8 September 1966 to show his first name as "JACK."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029027
Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the AGCM for his qualifying honorable active duty service from 10 June 1966 through 9 June 1969 and to 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 first award of AGCM for his period of honorable active duty service from 10 June 1966 through 9 June 1969; b. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029031
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. When charges were preferred for the AWOL offense the applicant consulted with counsel and he voluntarily requested discharge 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. The commanding office said it wasn't his problem if the applicant beat his wife.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029033
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. The orders show the authority for his separation as Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 (for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial). The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for upgrade of his undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029037
He retired by reason of permanent disability on 8 September 1987 and he was placed on the Retired List in the rank of SSG/E-6 on 9 September 1987. Evidence of record shows he was promoted to SFC/E-7 in 1979 and he was reduced in rank to SSG/E-6 as a result of a summary court-martial sentence in 1983. There is insufficient evidence that would warrant overturning that guidance in the applicant's case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029039
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was separated on 18 July 1986 instead 18 June 1986. The applicant's records show he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 10 January 1986 for 6 years. Item 12 (Record of Service) of his DD Form 214 shows the following: * 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) - 15 January 1986 * 12b (Separation Date This Period) - 18 June 1986 * 12c (Net Active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029040
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decision denying the inclusion of the Army Commendation Medal on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 12 February 1969. The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 * a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) issued on 10 December 1984 * ABCMR Docket Number AR20100013227 * General Orders Number 2411, issued by Headquarters, 4th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029041
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his dates of service in Southwest Asia during Operations Desert Shield/Storm. The applicant provides his DD Form 214. It further shows in: a. item 12f (Record of Service - Foreign Service) that he completed 2 years, 6 months, and 15 days of foreign service; b. item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) that among...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029044
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 June 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100029044 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20090021779, on 22 June 2010. Therefore, without documentation to show he was treated for wounds/injuries that were the result of enemy action, there is insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029045
As a new issue, he requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his service in Korea and award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle (M-14) and Pistol (.45 Caliber) Bars. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) shows he served as an MP throughout his military service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states there are basically three requirements for award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029046
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable or a general discharge. Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge 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. On 23 January 1979, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029047
The applicant states he received a gunshot injury to his left arm on 2 September 1967 while serving in Vietnam. He also states he has known for years that his records did not show he received the Purple Heart; however, he believes his records should be corrected at this time. While the sincerity of the applicant's claim that he was wounded in Vietnam on 2 September 1967 and should have been awarded the Purple Heart is not in doubt, he failed to show through the evidence submitted with his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029050
Item 2 (SN) of his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction, the version dated 1 November 1959) listed his SN as "x17-xx-x421." Item 2 (SSN) of his DD Form 4 also listed his SSN as "x17-xx-x421." _______ _ __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 | 20100029056
On 1 May 1973, he was discharged accordingly. On 22 October 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge and determined he had been properly discharged. The evidence of record shows the applicant was charged with the commission of offenses punishable under the UCMJ with a punitive discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029058
On 20 November 1975, the applicant consulted with counsel and voluntarily requested discharge 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. There is no available evidence to substantiate the applicant's claims of PTSD, bipolar disorder, or other mental illness that he contends led to his undesirable discharge. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029059
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence that indicates the applicant was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029060
The applicant states * he was awarded the Expert Infantryman Badge in Germany while serving with the 3rd Battalion, 51st Infantry, 4th Armored Division * He was recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal by a lieutenant of the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry, that was attached to the 1st Battalion, 5th Artillery of the 1st Infantry Division in November 1968 * he served for 4 years but his DD Form 214 does not show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal 3. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029062
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 June 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100029062 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal. Inasmuch that the applicant was not awarded or authorized the Meritorious Service Medal at the time of his separation from active duty on either occasion, he is not entitled to correction of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029065
On 7 March 1970, NJP was imposed against him for being absent without leave (AWOL) from 28 February to 2 March 1970 and from 3 to 5 March 1970. On 7 March 1970, the applicant's commander also notified the applicant that he was initiating action to discharge him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability) for unfitness. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029068
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) with the last two digits as "56" vice "65." The evidence of record shows the applicant's induction documents list his SSN with the last two digits as "56." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 3 of his DD Form 214 the SSN with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029070
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100029070 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029076
The applicant requests that his awards of the Purple Heart, Purple Heart with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster (1OLC), and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The evidence of record, to include the orders submitted by the applicant, shows he was awarded only one award of the Purple Heart. Accordingly, he is only entitled to have one award of the Purple Heart added to his records at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029077
There is no evidence showing he was awarded the 4th award of the AGCM. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM (4th Award) for the period 10 January 1998 through 9 January 2001 and to 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. deleting from item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award); b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029086
On 21 December 2007, the applicant's commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to discharge her under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14 (Misconduct), paragraph 14-12c, for commission of a serious offense. On 4 January 2008, the separation authority approved the separation action and directed that the applicant be discharged from the U.S. Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029102
On 25 August 1987, he was notified by his immediate commander that discharge action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b, by reason of misconduct-pattern of misconduct. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, by reason of misconduct-pattern of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029103
His DD Form 214 shows in: * Items 5a (Grade, Rate or Rank) and 5b (Pay Grade) the entries "SP4" and "E-4" respectively * Item 6 (Date of Rank) shows the entry "10 May 1971" 14. However, his separation orders listed his rank as a SP4 and his DD Form 214 also listed his rank and grade as a SP4/E-4, effective 10 May 1971. The available evidence is insufficient to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show he was promoted to or released from active duty in the rank of SGT/E-5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029104
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) show two stars for the Iraq Campaign Medal. The applicant states that he served in Iraq during the Iraq Governance and the National Resolution Campaigns. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029106
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although the available evidence shows he was serving in an infantry MOS and assigned to an infantry unit, there is no evidence and he has not provided sufficient evidence to show he actually engaged in active ground combat. The available evidence shows he was assigned to Company A, 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 325th Infantry Regiment, during the period his unit deployed in support of Operation Urgent Fury.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029107
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 June 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100029107 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable 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 | 20100029108
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to a fully honorable discharge. On 9 September 1969, the unit chaplain indicated he consulted with the applicant and he believed the applicant was unsuitable for military service due to his inability to adjust to the military life. When separation for unsuitability was warranted, an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individual's entire record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029110
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The FSM retired in 1968.