ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000218
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his last duty assignment as the 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry, instead of the 3rd Battalion, 18th Infantry, and award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Air Medal. There are no orders in his records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Air Medal. In the absence of orders or other independent evidence that would confirm he completed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000220
On 3 August 1973, the FSM acknowledged in a statement of counseling that he had been advised by consulting counsel of the basis for the contemplated separation action and its effects, the rights available to him, and the effect of a waiver of his rights. The FSM's military personnel records contain a DD Form 293 (Application for Review of Discharge or Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States), dated 25 July 1979, that shows the FSM requested that his undesirable discharge be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000221
Block 24 (Character of Service) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he received an "Uncharacterized" characterization of service. When a Soldier has received maximum benefit of medical treatment for a condition that may render the Soldier unfit for further military service, the medical treatment facility conducts an MEB to determine whether the Soldier meets the medical retention standards of Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness), chapter 3. This is known as the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000222
The applicants records contain orders awarding him the Air Medal (2nd through 13th award). Additionally, the evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Basic Aviation Badge that was omitted from his records and that all units assigned to the U.S. Army Vietnam were awarded the RVNGC with Palm Unit Citation. 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 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000223
On 5 February 1975, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily requested a 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 14 February 1975, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000224
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that the non-pay period of time lost from 10 February to 4 July 1968 be deemed good time. Accordingly, there does not appear to be sufficient evidence to support the applicant's contention that the period in question should be deemed good time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000225
However, his DA Form 20 shows he was wounded in action on 20 April 1967 in Vietnam and he was transferred to a military hospital in Japan. This available evidence is sufficient to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 20 April 1967; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 9...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000229
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show his first name as "Theodore" instead of "Theodoer." However, his reconstructed record contains a copy of a WD AGO Form 53-55 that show his first name as "Theodoer." Nevertheless, a copy of this decisional document along with the applicants application will be filed in his military service records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000230
The applicant provided a copy of General Orders 2399, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam, on 3 July 1969, awarding him the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service during the period May 1968 to July 1969. While the above described errors are evident on the provided documents, the applicant did have the document to provide to the Board and the period covered and unit shown on the Army Commendation Medal documentation are those shown on his DA Form 20. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000232
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 lists the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960), the Valorous Unit Award, and the Meritorious Unit "Citation." Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) specifies the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000233
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to add the following awards: * Expert Infantryman Badge * Combat Infantryman Badge * Army of Occupation Medal 2. A review of the available evidence does not show the applicant was ever awarded: * Expert Infantryman Badge * Combat Infantryman Badge * Army of Occupation Medal 11. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000237
On 10 June 1988, the board determined the applicant was properly and equitably discharged and denied his request. The applicant contends that his bad conduct discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The evidence shows the applicant was tried and convicted for four specifications of drug-related offenses by special court-martial on 19 June 1984.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000239
f. The 2006 VA disability rating continued the 1989 disability rating for his wrist fusion at 20 percent. The available medical records for the applicant's testicular pain shows: a. The available medical records for the applicant's Tietze syndrome and xiphoid process surgery show: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000247
The applicant and Executrix of the FSM's estate contend the FSM's records should be corrected to show he participated in the SBP with former spouse coverage because the final judgment of the divorce decree awarded the applicant the FSM's SBP as a former spouse and the FSM attempted to notify DFAS of this on several occasions. d. Thus, the evidence of record shows that neither the FSM nor the applicant took the necessary action to change the FSM's SBP election from spouse to former spouse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000249
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 November 2009 to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM), Bronze Star Medal, and Combat Action Badge. The available records do not contain a DD Form 214 covering this period of service. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service information which shows the applicant served in Kuwait from 11 March 2003 to 10 January 2004 is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000251
The applicant's military record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army in pay grade E-1 on 19 July 1978 for 3 years. On 17 December 1986, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his petition for an upgrade of his discharge. Contrary to his contentions, he provided no evidence or argument to show his discharge was unjust and should be upgraded and his military records contain no evidence which would entitle him to an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000255
The applicant was sentenced to be reduced to the grade of E1, to be confined for 1 year, to forfeit $250 pay for 12 months and to be discharged from the service with a bad conduct discharge. In a letter, dated 10 December 2009, the applicant's wife requests a mercy pardon for the applicant. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000256
His records show he served at Fort Ord, CA, in his MOS from January 1988 to September 1990. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which he was convicted. After a review of the applicants record of service, it is clear that his service did not meet the criteria for an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000260
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. _______ _ 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 | 20100000261
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his record to show his name is J____ R_______ M_____. The evidence of record shows the applicant was inducted under the name J____ E___ R_______, later he enlisted in the Regular Army under this name, and used the signature J____ E___ R_______ or J____ E. R_______ consistently throughout his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000263
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. In support of his claim, the applicant provided a 1st Endorsement addressed to the Adjutant General Office, Military Personnel Records Center, St. Louis, MO, from an Adjutant General, dated 5 December 1955, which states the applicant is authorized the following awards for his service from 15 December 1939 to 23 November 1943: * Purple Heart - General Orders Number 13, Force Headquarters, dated 29 January 1943, for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000265
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100000265 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 29 September 2005. However, even if there was evidence to support the applicant's contentions, it may not form the basis for granting his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000268
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). While the applicant's sincerity is not in doubt, in the absence of substantiating evidence showing he was wounded as a result of hostile action, the documents provided by the applicant are insufficient evidence on which to base awarding him the Purple Heart at this time. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000276
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Vietnam Service Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. _______ _ _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) AR20100000276 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000277
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was discharged from active duty on 17 August 1982 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with a UOTHC discharge. After a careful review of the evidence of this case it is determined the applicant has not presented sufficient evidence which warrants changing his UOTHC discharge to general under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000279
Acceptance of the NATO Medal has been approved for U.S. military personnel who serve under NATO command or operational control in direct support of NATO operations in the former Republic of Yugoslavia from 1 July 1992 through a date to be determined. The available records do not show that the applicant served in Bosnia during a qualifying period for award of the NATO Medal. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant served during a qualifying period for award of the Korea...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000280
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. In view of the fact the applicant voluntarily requested discharge to avoid a court-martial that could have resulted in him receiving a punitive discharge, his overall record of undistinguished service did not support the issuance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000283
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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. With the exception of the DD Form 214, all evidence shows the applicant was discharged for unfitness under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000284
The applicant states he received burn wounds inflicted by the enemy during the Korean War. A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. _______ _ __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 | 20100000285
While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000286
BOARD DATE: 15 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100000286 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Active duty personnel participated in the Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (VEAP) if they entered active duty for the first time after 31 December 1976 and before 1 July 1985 and made a contribution prior to 1 April 1987. The Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB), as outlined in Title 38, U.S. Code, Chapter 30, provides for Soldiers who entered the service after 30 June 1985 to contribute...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000287
On 11 March 1986, the applicant was discharged from active duty in pay grade E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct for abuse of illegal drugs. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, also provided that a general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The board recommended he be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2), for misconduct for abuse of illegal drugs and issued an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000288
The applicant requests consideration for promotion to colonel by a special selection board (SSB) under the Fiscal Year (FY) 1998 (98) Colonel, Army, Promotion Board. 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 advisory opinion from the Deputy Chief, Promotions Branch, HRC, merely states the obvious; the applicant was eligible for an SSB under Title 10,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000289
Accordingly, on 3 January 1983, the applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct, due to conviction by a civil court. The available evidence does not show the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. ____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000290
The applicant states he suffered a traumatic injury caused by an external force that qualifies for TSGLI benefits under the Servicemember's Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection Program Procedural Guide. The TSGLI program was established by Congress to provide relief to Soldiers and their families after suffering a traumatic injury. A qualifying traumatic injury is an injury or loss caused by application of external force or violence (a traumatic event) or a condition whose...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000292
The applicant was discharged in pay grade E-1 on 10 July 1964 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 with an undesirable discharge. He has provided no evidence to show that he deserved an honorable or a general discharge at that time of separation or now. _______ _ 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 | 20100000295
The applicant's military personnel records show she enlisted in the Regular Army on 20 June 2006 for a period of 5 years and 19 weeks. Pertinent Army regulations stated 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. Paragraph 4-5 of Army Regulation 601-210 states that any applicant who was last separated or discharged from any component of the U.S. Army for medical reasons with or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000296
His DD Form 214 indicates he was assigned a Separation Code of LBK and an RE-3. It notes that an SPD code of LBK is the appropriate code when enlisted Soldiers are being involuntarily discharged upon completion of their required active service because they are ineligible for, barred from, or otherwise denied reenlistment at the time of separation. The applicant SPD Code of LBK indicates the applicant was involuntarily released from active duty because he was not eligible for immediate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000297
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available evidence shows that, in addition to the awards listed on his DD Form 214, the applicant is also authorized award of the National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000298
The applicant states: * due to injuries incurred while attending phase III of the basic officer leader course (BOLC) in July 2007, he was unable to complete training in a timely manner * BOLC is a requirement for promotion to first lieutenant * successful completion of training in 2007 would have resulted in eligibility for promotion to first lieutenant on 21 May 2008 * his injury was incurred in the line of duty (LOD) * failure to complete training was not due to academic reasons or failure...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000299
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. However, his record contains a properly constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 4 January 1990 under the provisions of paragraph 14-12(c) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), for misconduct - commission of a serious offense (abuse of illegal drugs) with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. A...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000300
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The commander based his recommendation on the results of the applicant's mental status evaluation and all of the failed attempts taken to make him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000301
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000304
Training Progress Notes indicate separation was recommended; however, the applicant's separation action is absent from his military records. The applicant's records contain a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged on 6 May 1982, under other than honorable conditions, in accordance with the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-33b(1) based on frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000310
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 "XXX-X2-XXXX" instead of "XXX-X7-XXXX." Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his SSN with the number "2" in the fifth digit. ___________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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000312
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests removal of a memorandum, dated 20 December 2007, subject: Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) Results, from her official military personnel file (OMPF). Only those documents listed in Tables 2-1 (Composition of the OMPF) and 2-2 (Obsolete or No Longer Used Documents) are authorized for filing in the OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000314
The applicant requests award of the Combat Action Badge; however, there are no orders or other evidence on file in his official military personnel file to show entitlement to this award. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for the following awards: a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars * Overseas Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000317
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator 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. Pertinent Army regulations provide 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's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000318
The applicant requests: a. his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 10 July 1969 be corrected to show he was discharged with severance pay for physical unfitness instead of being placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL); b. his DD Form 214, Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), be corrected to add the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR), National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000320
The regulation, in effect at the time, shows the SPD code of JJD as shown on the applicants DD Form 214 specifies the narrative reason as a result of court-martial, other and that the authority for discharge under this SPD code is AR 635-200, paragraph 3-11." Pertinent Army regulations provide 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 conviction and discharge were effected...