ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030044
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for upgrade of his discharge to general, under honorable conditions. c. The Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge. There is no conclusive evidence of record showing that he requested help concerning either his family problems or his use of drugs.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030048
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. In accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the ABCMR is not empowered to set aside a conviction. In addition, his record reveals a disciplinary history prior to the general court-martial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030049
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests a discharge upgrade. After being AWOL 196 days the applicant returned to military control at the Personnel Control Facility (PCF), Fort Bragg, NC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030052
This document shows the applicant was being released from active duty under the provisions of Chapter 10, Army Regulation 630-200 (should be Army Regulation 635-200) (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), for the good of the service). Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, provided the authority for separation of enlisted Soldiers. The evidence of record shows that he was 17 years and 28 days at the time of his induction into the military.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030060
The applicant states: a. the OER contains derogatory language, unproven accusations, and outright misrepresentations from his rating chain; b. his senior rater made a material misstatement in his OER by checking the "Yes" box in Part VIIa (Evaluate the Rated Officer's Promotion Potential to the Next Higher Grade), signifying that he had reviewed his OER support form during the rating period when he did not; c. his rating chain did not perform the required counseling or use the support form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030061
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100030061 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 | 20100030062
The applicant states, in effect: * he enlisted in an engineer unit of the Maine Army National Guard (MEARNG) in September 2007, with formal infantry training from his prior service in the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) * he was involuntarily assigned to an infantry unit for deployment to Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), without being afforded the ability to attend 11B MOS training * he trained as an infantryman at Camp Atterbury, IN, and the Joint Readiness Training...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030065
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he served in Bosnia from January to October 1996 and the AFEM was awarded for this period of service; however, he had already left active duty. Military Personnel Message (MILPER) Number 99-100 authorized award of both the Armed Forces Service Medal and the AFEM, as a one-time exception to Department of Defense and Service policy, for qualifying service in support of Operations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030068
On 27 April 2007, orders were published by the USAPDA removing the applicant from the TDRL effective 15 February 2007 without entitlement to severance pay due to his failure to complete a scheduled physical examination and having reached the maximum time allowed by law (5 years) to remain on the TDRL. However, final action was taken on his case when the USAPDA removed him from the TDRL due to his failure to complete a scheduled physical examination and having reached the maximum time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030069
The regulation states that for: * item 12f, enter the total amount of foreign service completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214 * item 18, 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-YYYYMMDD)" 8. Therefore, he is entitled to the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze service star and correction of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030071
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) in lieu of the Combat Action Badge (CAB). The applicant states he served as an infantryman in Iraq and he received the CAB for being engaged by the enemy during Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. revoking Permanent Order 211-017, dated 29 July 2009, awarding the applicant the CAB; b. awarding the applicant the CIB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030072
The applicant requests correction of his record to show his Reserve obligation termination date was 11 December 2010. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his record in the TADB-R to show he was obligated to serve until 11 December 2010 and to show his ETS date was 11 December 2010. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing the TADB-R to show his MSO and ETS dates as 11 December 2010 and discharging...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030073
The applicant requests correction of his separation document to show award of the Army Achievement Medal and campaign participation for El Salvador. There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel records that show he was awarded the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. 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 8 November 1983...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030074
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal for Kuwait. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030075
BOARD DATE: 18 August 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100030075 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. There are no orders contained in his official record and the applicant has not submitted any orders showing he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. _______ _ 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 | 20100030077
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and criteria concerning individual military awards. The evidence of record also shows he served in the Persian Gulf from 28 August 1990 to 27 March 1991, as evidenced by an entry on the Operation Desert Shield/Storm Personnel Roster.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030085
On 26 October 2010, he was honorably retired and placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL). Army Regulation 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Reductions) states, per the provisions of 10 USC 1372, Soldiers on a promotion list at the time of retirement for disability will be retired for disability at the promotion list grade. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. promoting him to SGT/E-5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030087
On 5 April 1972, the commander recommended that the applicant be separated from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, due to conviction by a civilian court. Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations): a. Paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. The available evidence clearly shows the applicant committed a simple robbery less than two months after he enlisted for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030089
On 8 March 1978, the applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-31 (Expeditious Discharge Program [EDP]), with a general discharge. The commander stated the reason for his proposed action was the applicant's inability to adjust to military life. There is no evidence and the applicant did not provide any to show that he applied for and was denied a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030090
The SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table established the RE code of 3 as the proper reentry code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-11 for failure to meet procurement medical fitness standards. Paragraph 5-11 specifically provides that Soldiers who were not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness standards, when accepted for enlistment, or who became medically disqualified under these standards prior to entrance on active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030101
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage was increased to the full base amount at the time it was restarted. The applicant provides a DFAS, Retired and Annuity Pay, letter dated 12 November 2010 which notified him an adjustment was made to the SBP portion of his retired pay from "no beneficiary" to "spouse" based on the reduced base amount of $4,535.28 with an effective date of 1 August 2010. On 13 October 2011, a staff...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030103
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant [P.J.A.] further related that after checking several vans, he found one with what he believed to be cigarettes in it and removed the contents (approximately 18 large crates) to an area adjacent to the paint shed behind the 1st Transportation Company billets on WODK and that then, with the help of SP5 [P.J.A.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030112
The applicant provides: * DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), dated 13 December 2005 and a DA Form 2173, undated/unsigned * DD Form 214, dated 14 January 2006 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service), dated 1 August 2009 * Orders 205-1175, dated 24 July 2009 (discharging the applicant from the ARNG) * Defense legal brief related to the sexual assault allegation * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) rating decisions, dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030114
He states U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Awards and Decorations), in effect at the time, did not authorize Armor/Air Cavalry officers award of the CIB although they may have served as Aero Medical Rifle Platoon Commander. The commanding officer then assigns appropriate duties. Absent any evidence of record showing that the applicant held and served in an infantry specialty in ground combat with a qualifying infantry unit during his RVN tour, or that he was awarded the CIB by proper...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030135
The applicant requests that the injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident on 29 May 1962 be determined to have been incurred in the line of duty (LOD). 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. On 23 June 1962, the appointing authority disapproved the IO's findings stating...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030142
However, a general or honorable discharge may be awarded, if appropriate. Army Regulation 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components Enlistment Program), then in effect, provided that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals would be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The evidence of record does not show the applicant met the criteria for award of the Overseas Service Ribbon during his periods of active service or correction of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030145
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable or a general discharge. The board recommended that he be discharged from the service under other than honorable conditions because of misconduct. The available records do not show that the applicant ever petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030147
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as 4xx-7x-8xxx instead of 9xx-0x-2xxx. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence that shows he presented his Social Security card to update his record at any time during his active duty service. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100030147 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030150
He received a character of service of under honorable conditions and issuance of a DD Form 257A (General Discharge Certificate) with a Separation Program Number (SPN) of 277 (physical disability, EPTS (existed prior to service), established by medical board, discharge by reason of physical disability upon application by individual, not entitled to severance pay.). The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged from the Regular Army due to his own application for discharge by reason of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030153
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, in this case given that there was an inconsistency in the DOB recorded at the time of the applicant's induction process it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to reflect the DOB that is recorded on his birth certificate. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 9 of his DD Form 214 by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030158
The applicant provides copies of his DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 26 January 2002 and 24 April 2006. The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 27 January 1998 for a period of 4 years under the airborne/infantry training option. He was promoted to the rank/grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5 on 9 November 2000 and continued to serve in Italy until he was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 26 January 2002 due to completion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030161
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal and two battle stars [currently known as bronze service stars] for participation in the Ardennes-Alsace and Rhineland campaigns. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. - award of the Combat Infantryman Badge * item 32 (Battles and Campaigns) - the Northern France campaign * item 33...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030164
In support of his request, the applicant provides a letter from a former Soldier who was in his unit and participated in the firefight on 19 June 1967. The letter from the former Soldier who witnessed the incident is noted, however, without official records substantiating medical treatment for the wound there is insufficient evidence to award him the Purple Heart. _________x________________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030167
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. The SPD code of JDG applies to Soldiers separated for parenthood. The available evidence shows the applicant was separated for parenthood.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030172
The applicant requests payment of a $20,000.00 Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (NPSEB). I have verified the Soldier meets the eligibility requirements of National Guard Regulation 600-7 (Selected Reserve Incentive Programs (SRIP)), paragraph 2-3 and the applicant's MOS/unit is currently eligible for an enlistment bonus"; (2) This form also shows bonus control number (BCN) "E0******1DE" was issued on 5 March 2009; and (3) In connection with this enlistment he and his enlisting official...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030173
An NGB [Form] 89 (Proceedings of a Federal Recognition Examining Board), dated 22 February 2009, that shows the applicant was found qualified for appointment as a commissioned officer in the rank of 2LT in the Military Intelligence branch and extended temporary Federal Recognition contingent upon evidence of satisfactory completion of OCS. He confirms that the applicant: * was found qualified for appointment as a commissioned officer in the rank of 2LT on 22 February 2009 contingent upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030174
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The FSM's military service records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the available military service records that shows the FSM was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030176
The applicant states, in effect, in 1980, he participated in the Team Spirit military training exercise in Seoul, Korea while in a temporary duty (TDY) status. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form to show the foreign service that he completed in Korea between March and May 1980. _______ _ __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 | 20100030178
The applicant requests removal of a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR), dated 28 August 1996, from the restricted portion of his official military personnel file (OMPF). The available evidence indicates the information contained in the GOMOR is accurate and that the GOMOR was properly imposed in compliance with applicable regulations and is properly filed in the applicants restricted portion of his OMPF after a DASEB review and decision. There is no provision to remove the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030183
The applicant requests that his Separation Program Designator (SPD) code, reentry eligibility (RE) code, and reason for separation be changed so that he may reenter the military. He contends that since his discharge, he has not required medication or mental health services and underwent psychiatric evaluations that show he is fit for military service. This regulation provides that prior to discharge or release from active duty individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030186
On 11 July 2002, the unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to process him for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14, by reason of misconduct with a recommendation for a general discharge. On 1 February 2010, the Army Discharge Review Board, after consideration of the applicants entire record of military service and the issues he presented, including the issues he now...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030190
The applicant submitted an application, dated 6 December 2010, requesting correction to Item 27 (Reentry (RE) Code) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending 1 April 2000, to show RE-1 instead of RE-3. He was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) in pay grade E-3 on 1 April 2000, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), chapter, for completion of required active service. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030195
The applicant further states that when he left West Germany, he signed papers reporting his poor pay and was told to get on the jet and that his pay would be straightened out at Fort Dix, New Jersey. __________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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100030195 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030204
The applicant requests correction of his military service records to his rank and pay grade as sergeant (SGT)/E-5 instead of private first class (PFC)/E-3. Unit Orders Number 52, dated 11 September 1968 issued by the 5th Battalion, 1st Infantry shows that he was reduced to the rank and pay grade PFC on 10 September 1968. It states, that item 5a (Grade, Rate or Rank) and 5b (Pay Grade) will be completed to show the active duty grade or rank and pay grade at the time of separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030206
The applicant requests that he be authorized or awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Korean Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Wound Medal, American Defense Commemorative Medal, U.S. Army Commemorative Medal, Honorable Service Commemorative Medal, Armed Forces Expert Marksman Medal, 50th Anniversary Korean Commemorative Medal, Airborne and Air Assault Commendation Medal, Overseas Service Commendation Medal, Foreign Expeditionary Service Medal, and the Special Operations Medal. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030208
He also requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Expert Field Medical Badge. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA), in pay grade E-1, on 13 May 1983, for 4 years. He was discharged from active duty in pay grade E-1 on 27 December 1992, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3, section IV, as a result of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030211
The applicant's official military personnel file is void of any orders or documents that indicate he was awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides the Army's awards policy. It states the PH is awarded to members wounded in action and states that in order to award the PH, there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030214
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). It also shows secondary MOS 12E (Atomic Demolition Munitions Specialist) and 62B (Construction Equipment Repairer) * item 31 (Foreign Service) service in Vietnam from 2 June 1969 through 24 November 1970 * item 38 (Record of Assignments) he served in duty MOS 12A and 12B during his service in Vietnam * item 38 with the exception of assignments to training units, he served in engineer battalions throughout his service 4. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030215
The applicant requests his Reentry (RE) code on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed so that he may be eligible to reenter the Army. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 22 March 2010 under the provisions of paragraph 6-3a, Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administration Separations), hardship. The available evidence shows the applicant was separated for hardship.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100030219
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 16 November 1983, the applicant's commander informed him that he was recommending his separation from military service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. On 13 December 1983, he was released from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, by reason of unsatisfactory...