ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029642
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 25 July 1967. It allows that upon the request of a Member of Congress, the Secretary concerned shall review a proposal for the award or presentation of a decoration (or the upgrading of a decoration), either for an individual or a unit, that is not otherwise authorized to be presented or awarded due to limitations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029643
The evidence of record shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action on 11 April 1967. Furthermore, General Orders Number 48, issued by the 24th Evacuation Hospital awarded him the Purple Heart for wounds received on 11 April 1967 and his name is listed on the Vietnam casualty listing. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029648
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show awards of the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge, Army Good Conduct Medal, and any awards to which he is entitled while serving security duty in Japan in the Far East Command. The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029650
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 June 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100029650 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) is void of any orders or other documents that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the CIB by proper authority while serving on active duty. The evidence of record confirms the applicant held an infantry MOS, was assigned to the 2nd Squadron of the 17th Cavalry Regiment, and received the PH for wounds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029652
The PEB rated the applicant 30-percent disabled for bipolar 1 disorder and recommended that he be permanently retired for disability. In the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained from the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) which states: * an MEB diagnosed the applicant with bipolar I disorder characterized as "definite" and "marked" for industrial impairment * although symptoms became noticeable while he was deployed, there is no evidence to suggest combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029653
The applicant states he was in the hospital nine times with pneumonia during his 5-month period of active duty. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. With no medical records and no separation physical, there is insufficient evidence to support changing a properly-constituted discharge document to show he was medically separated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029658
On 23 March 1973, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) considered the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. There is no policy, regulation, directive, or law that provides for the automatic upgrade of a less than honorable discharge from military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029660
However, his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows he was discharged on 21 May 1971, in accordance with chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) for the good of the service with the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. 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. Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029661
Since there are no records of his injury, he did not receive the Purple Heart. There is no available evidence that indicates he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action during his service in the ETO. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against the enemy or as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029668
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 23 April 1963, his commander requested his separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct), section III, by reason of conviction by a civil court and that he be issued an undesirable discharge. On or about 17 May 1963, the separation authority approved his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, section III, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029672
On 8 December 1986, the applicants unit commander notified her he was initiating action which could result in her separation from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for commission of a serious offense consisting of being AWOL, reckless driving, and attempting suicide. Block 24 (Character of Service) of the DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows she was issued a general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029673
The applicant requests item 12a (Date Entered AD [Active Duty] This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 25 September 1980 be corrected. Evidence shows he entered active duty on 1 July 1970, which is properly reflected on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 June 1972. Evidence shows he entered active duty on 4 June 1975 as a commissioned officer and was honorably discharged on 25 September 1980.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029674
The applicant enlisted in the Army on 29 November 1965. The DD Form 214 he received shows he was awarded the: * National Defense Service Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge (Rifle M-14) * One Overseas Service Bar 5. Awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 29 November 1965 to 19 November 1968. b. Amending item 24 (Decorations Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029676
BOARD DATE: 21 June 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100029676 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his rank and pay grade as PFC/E-3 and his AAM. Records show his commanding officer recommended the applicant for advancement on 29 August 2001; further, his financial and personnel records show his rank and pay grade as PFC/E-3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029684
The applicant requests upgrade of her general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 8 August 1978, she was notified by her immediate commander that action was being initiated to discharge her from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-31 (Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP)) with a General Discharge Certificate. Based on this record of indiscipline, her overall record of service did not support the issuance of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029686
The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 24 November 2009, from her official military personnel file (OMPF). The imposing commander now states it was not his intent to have her Article 15 filed in the restricted portion of her OMPF. This, combined with the supporting statement from the imposing commander, who stated it was not his intent to have the Article 15 filed in the restricted portion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029700
The specific facts and circumstances surrounding his discharge are not available for review with this case; however, his record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged from the Army on 26 November 1971 in the rank/grade of private (PV1)/E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations-Discharge-Unfitness and Unsuitability). Army Regulation 636-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), governs the policies and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029704
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. Medical proceedings, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate military medical authority within 6 months of the Soldier's initial entrance on AD which would have permanently or temporarily disqualified him or her for entry into the military service or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029707
His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-11, with an uncharacterized characterization of service. The evidence of record shows that while in BCT, the applicant failed medical/physical/procurement standards. e. It is not uncommon for a medical condition to be found acceptable upon enlistment, yet later form the basis for an EPTS medical discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029710
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he enlisted in the Regular Army for 3 years on 5 November 1955. However, his reconstructed record contains a copy of a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows his last name as "Gxxxdaos" and his DOB as "12 Jxxx xxxx."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029711
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His service record does not contain any orders which show he was awarded the Purple Heart or Combat Infantryman Badge and is void of medical documentation that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. His service record does not contain any orders awarding him the Purple Heart or evidence to show he was wounded as a result of hostile action during his tour in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029712
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. On 14 April 1970, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant's request that his under other than honorable conditions discharge should be upgraded to a general discharge was carefully considered and it was determined that there is insufficient evidence to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029714
d. item 41 (Awards and Decorations) that he was awarded or authorized the: * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal 4. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal 6. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029718
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Overseas Service Ribbon and correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 18 November 1976 to show this award. He also requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active) for the period ending 16 November 1979 to show in: * Items 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) and 4b (Pay Grade) the entry specialist four (SP4)/E-4 instead of private first class...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029720
Item 11 of his DD Form 214 shows his MOS entry as: * 15T10 00 POWER GENERATION EQUIPMENT REPAIR--2 YRS-5 MOS//11B1P INFANTRYMAN--3 YRS-5 MOS//NOTHING FOLLOWS 3. In 2004, MOS 67T1O (UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter Repairer ) was converted to MOS 15T1O (Utility Helicopter Repairer). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in Item 11 of his DD Form 214 the entry: * 15T10 00 UTILITY HELICOPTER REPAIRER--2 YRS-5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029724
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 change item 19a (Mailing Address After Separation) to read xxxx D- V---i Blvd., Decatur, GA 300345 and item 19b (Nearest Relative) to show his current spouse, E---l R. H----y. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029730
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * Vietnam Service Medal * National Defense Service Medal * a Vietnamese award * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) 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. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029733
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. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. In view of the above, there is insufficient evidence to upgrade the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029734
He deployed to Iraq where he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. However, the separation authority may direct a general discharge if such is merited by the Soldiers overall record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029737
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant, in effect, requests correction of his military medical records to change entries on the DA Form 8-118 (Medical Board Proceedings) to show he was discharged due to an ulcer. _______ _ 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 | 20100029742
It states that for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, enter the statement "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD-YYYMMDD)" in block 18 of the DD Form 214. The unit's history documents and DFAS information combined with the applicant's statement and NCOER are accepted as sufficient evidence to amend block 18 of the applicant's DD Form 214 to show he served two tours of duty in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029743
The applicant requests items 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank) and 4b (Pay Grade) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his rank as major. The applicant states: * he was promoted to the rank of major on 22 June 2010 * his DD Form 214 should reflect the rank of major 3. In the absence of promotion orders to major, there is insufficient evidence on which to amend items 4a and 4b of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029744
Due to an administrative error and no fault of his own, he did not receive permanent Federal recognition until 15 July 2010. b. he completed Officer Candidate School on 20 March 2009. c. National Guard Regulation 600-100 (Commissioned Officers Federal Recognition and Related Personnel Actions), paragraph 2-2, states, "the effective date of Federal recognition for original appointment is the date on which the commissioned officer executes the oaths of office in the State." Records show he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029745
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's request that the 82nd Airborne Division Jumpmaster Course and his Military Policeman Motorcycle Unit be added to his DD Form 214 has been carefully considered. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided evidence which shows that he completed the Jumpmaster course.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029747
On 30 January 2002, an informal PEB convened at Fort Sam Houston, TX, and found the applicant's condition prevented him from performing the duties required of his grade and specialty and determined that he was physically unfit due to chronic low back pain, with no neurological abnormality or muscle spasms, status post L4-S1 lumbar fusion in treatment of spondylolisthesis. He was rated under the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) and was granted a 10% disability rating based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029748
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029755
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general or an honorable discharge. He acknowledged he understood if his discharge request was approved, he would normally be discharged under conditions other than honorable. On 25 September 1981, the separation authority approved his request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029758
The applicant requests: a. award of the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR), Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), and Army Service Ribbon (ASR); and b. correction of Section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service) of his DA Form 24 (Service Record). The applicant contends he should be awarded the OSR, AGCM, PUC, and ASR and Section 4 of his DA Form 24 should be corrected. The evidence of record confirms the applicant received a Good conduct and efficiency...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029760
The applicant requests promotion reconsideration to colonel by a special selection board (SSB) under the 2007 and 2009 year criteria. She was promoted to lieutenant colonel, effective 22 November 1998. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. ensuring that her OMPF is complete and accurate, including her officer evaluation reports for the periods ending 24 September 2006, 25 April 2007, and 25 April 2008; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029761
Item 17 (Civilian Education and Military Schools) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows he completed the 5-week Pathfinder Course at the U.S. Army Infantry School in 1961. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Pathfinder Badge to item 13 of his DD Form 214. _______ _ x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029766
After consulting with counsel and being advised of his rights and options, the applicant submitted a formal request for 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 applicant requests upgrade of his UOTHC discharge to an honorable discharge. The record shows at the time of his enlistment (not induction) and at the time he went AWOL the applicant was 17...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029769
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood if his request were approved he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no indication he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029770
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show his birth year as 1916 instead of 1919. ____________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 | 20100029771
His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows in: * item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) he entered active duty on 1 August 1979 * item 12b (Separation Date This Period) he was discharged on 25 February 1980 * item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) he completed 1 month and 2 days of active service * item 29 (Dates of Time Lost During This Period) lost time from 31 July [sic] to 29 August 1979 and 30 August to 27 December 1979 (148...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029773
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat in Vietnam. In the absence of official orders or other evidence such as witness statements that conclusively shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action, regrettably, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029775
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. While correction of the DD Form 214 would be inappropriate, the applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with her application will be filed in her official military personnel file (OMPF). ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029777
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 601-280 (Army Retention Program) states that RE codes contained on military discharge documents determine whether or not one may reenlist/reenter in a military service at a later time. _______ _ 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 | 20100029778
Service medals and awards are not issued by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). The citations states: Staff Sergeant [Applicant] distinguished himself by heroic actions on 26 November 1967, while serving as platoon sergeant for Company A, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry on a search and destroy operation in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029779
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He provides: * his 2007 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree * his CPT promotion orders, dated 29 May 2008 * his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 11 September 2008 * his AD orders, dated 24 November 2008 * a DA Form 71 (Oath of Office), dated 1 December 2008 * a DA Form 5074-1-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Health Services...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100029780
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general or medical discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 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.