ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008295
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect his awards of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). He had served 1 year and 9 months of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), the Combat Medical Badge, and the Purple Heart. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008296
The enlistment documents on file report the applicant's first name was "John" and the applicant's gender was male. All documents and orders on file in the applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) that contain a name and/or gender show the first name "John" and gender as male. The applicant contends that her military record should be corrected to show her correct first and middle names and gender.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008298
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence on which to base awarding him the Purple Heart at this time 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 Purple Heart...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008301
There are no orders in the applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) awarding him the Air Medal or the Army Good Conduct Medal. U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards), in effect at the time, provided, guidelines for award of the Air Medal. The recommendation for award must also state that the individual has "met the required number of missions and hours for award of the Air Medal," that "the individual has not caused, either directly or indirectly, an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008315
The available evidence shows at the time the applicant was discharged from the Army, on 1 October 1986, her last name was C---. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decision document along with her application and the supporting evidence she provided, which confirms she was authorized to resume the use of her maiden name, will be filed in her Official Military Personnel File. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008326
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). However, there is no evidence in the available records and he did not submit substantiating evidence that shows he was awarded the CIB or that he was an active participant in ground combat while assigned to an infantry unit. In the absence of official orders or other documentary evidence such as operation reports,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008330
The applicant requests correction of item 12 (Record of Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release from Active Duty) for the period ending 24 September 1991 to show he entered active duty on 27 October 1977. The applicant's DD Form 214 for his active military service during the period 27 October 1977 through 28 August 1979 is not available in his military records. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to change the date he entered on active duty on his DD Form 214 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008331
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), Item 18 (Remarks) to reflect she served in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. There is no evidence she served in support of Operation Enduring Freedom during her period of active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008332
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There are no orders in his available service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. He further provided a copy of a letter, dated 30 January 2010, wherein the individual stated the applicants entire record was not used, he has a metal fragment in his wrist as evidence, his secret record was released after his discharge, and he meets the criteria for the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008335
The record shows the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States for 2 years on 14 March 1967. The applicant's status is that he has a UD and there was never any action to upgrade his character of service. 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 | 20100008338
There are no service personnel records for the applicant which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The evidence provided by the applicant is accepted as sufficient to show he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart for wounds sustained during hostile action on 19 December 1950 in Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 19 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008341
The examining physician, the Chief, MHCS, recommended, if the applicant continued to create further problems for himself and others, he should be separated from the military as soon as possible under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 (Personnel Separations Discharge Inaptitude or Unsuitability). The applicant tried to do just enough to get by. He was discharged in pay grade E-2 on 10 August 1960, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 with a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008343
He states all records of his injury should be in his service medical records. There are no orders in his military personnel records awarding him the Purple Heart. In the absence of military records which show the applicant was wounded or treated for wounds resulting from hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008344
An official at the DCS, G-1 recommended disapproval of her application for payment of the bonus since her AOC was not an authorized critical skill for the SELRES OAB. The evidence of record shows, as she transitioned from active duty to the USAR, the applicant executed an agreement in connection with her request for assignment and agreed to serve in the SELRES in a critical officer skill that is so designated by the Secretary of the Army for a period of 3 years. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008347
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for an injury he received in a fire fight while he was in Vietnam helping to carry wounded Soldiers to a helicopter. The applicant submits a letter dated 27 February 2005 from an individual who states he served with the applicant in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008350
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. He was charged with one specification of being AWOL from 3 February to 9 April 1981.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008353
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 19 March 1975, the unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-37 (Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP)), with a general discharge (GD). There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008359
The applicant provided a clinical record, dated 10 July 1968, which shows he fell from a truck sustaining a shoulder injury on 15 May 1968 in Vietnam. However, medical evidence of record provided by the applicant shows he was accidentally injured on 15 May 1968 in Vietnam when he fell out of a truck and injured his shoulder, not as a result of hostile action. There is no evidence in the applicant's service personnel record which shows that he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008363
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to honorable. On 17 October 1994, the applicant was notified of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 14-12(c), commission of a serious offense, due to being charged with burglary. On 6 December 1994, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12(c), and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008365
NGB stated that according to the memorandum officers mobilized under Title 10 USC who are on an approved mandatory selection board promotion list who reach their maximum time in grade (major - 7 years) will be promoted without regard to the existence of a vacancy unless that officer has voluntarily delayed or declined promotion. A memorandum, dated 1 September 2004, from the Chief of Personnel Policy and Readiness Division, NGB, Subject: Clarification of Policy to Promote DA Select...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008367
There is insufficient evidence in the form of an official order, a recommendation for promotion or appointment, or other documentary evidence that shows he served in a higher grade. His reconstructed records show he held the rank of Pvt for a period of 4 months during basic training as well as during the remainder of his military service. The Board found that the additional supporting statement provided by the applicant was sufficient to show that he was, at the least, recommended for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008369
The applicant requests that his dishonorable discharge (DD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant states that two Army regulations were violated in his discharge. The excerpt of Army Regulation 4068 provided by the applicant, paragraph 7-4, does state "Drug abuse by [health care professionals] will be considered an occupational hazard."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008374
It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. Evidence of record shows the applicant was a specialist four at the time of his release from active duty on 23 April 1971, which is properly reflected in items 5a and 5b of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 23 April 1971. Since the applicant was promoted to sergeant after his release from active duty on 23 April 1971, there is no basis for amending items 5a or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008376
However, the applicant's record does contain a properly-constituted DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged on 28 May 1993 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. There is no indication in the applicant's record to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for consideration of his case within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008377
The applicant provides a copy the report of the 28 June 1989 accident in which his mother was killed. The applicant acknowledged he understood that if he received a discharge certificate/character of service which was less than honorable, he could make application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or the ABCMR for upgrading; however, an act of consideration by either board did not imply that his discharge would be upgraded. On 13 September 1990 the applicant was separated with an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008379
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the requirements and procedures for the administrative discharge of enlisted personnel. However, his misconduct while on active duty clearly diminished the overall quality of his service below that meriting a fully-honorable discharge, did not support the issuance of an HD by the separation authority at the time, and does not support an upgrade of his discharge now.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008380
Soldiers may receive both the GWOTEM and the GWOTSM if they meet the requirements for both awards; however, the same period of service establishing one cannot be used to justify service eligibility for the other. The applicant's records show he served on active duty outside his periods of service in support of OEF/OIF. _______ _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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008383
The applicant's record shows that he initially enlisted in the Regular Army on 23 February 1977 and continued to serve until he was honorably discharged in the rank of specialist four (SP4) on 5 November 1979. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The applicant's conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the final discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008387
The applicant requests, in two applications, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Presidential Unit Citation, and one Overseas Service Bar. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the temporary DA Form 20 shows that the applicant earned the following awards: * National Defense Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008388
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart (PH) for wounds received in action in Vietnam. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not show the award of the PH.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008393
The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) issued to the applicant upon his discharge confirms he was separated under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of Conduct Triable by Court-Martial. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record shows the applicant was charged with the commission of an offense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008397
On 27 June 1974, the applicant submitted a 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 court-martial. Evidence of record shows the applicant was charged with being AWOL during the period 23 July 1969 through 1 October 1969 and 30 November 1969 through through 24 June 1974, and he had over 1,700 days of time lost. ___________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008400
On 23 October 1979, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of misconduct. On 25 October 1979, his immediate commander initiated separation action against him in accordance with chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 for misconduct, frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008401
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. On 18 October 1984, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Since the applicant's brief record of service included one nonjudicial punishment for drug use and serious offenses for which special court-martial charges were preferred, his record of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008404
Records show the applicant participated in two campaigns during the period 25 July 1971 to 11 January 1972 in Vietnam. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the entry "USARPAC" to item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008409
The applicant requests that his dishonorable discharge be upgraded. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the final discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008415
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100008415 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008419
The applicant requests that his general under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded. Although the applicant's discharge was previously upgraded to general under honorable conditions by the ADRB, the applicant's record of service shows a disciplinary history which includes his acceptance of Article 15, UCMJ, on three separate occasions. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008422
The applicant requests that the discharge of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM) be upgraded to honorable. The separation authority approved the discharge and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008424
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicants service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. _______ _ _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 | 20100008425
Therefore, these awards should be added to his DD Form 214 at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the Army Achievement Medal and Army Good Conduct Medal to item 13 of his DD Form 214; and b. providing him a document that reflects these changes. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008427
Army Regulation 635-40 establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. Once a determination of physical unfitness is made, the PEB rates all disabilities using the VASRD. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008428
The applicant requests award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), that he be given a certificate for the GWOTSM, that this service medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), and that he be issued a new DD Form 214 with the updated information. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), then in effect, stated that a DD Form 214 may be reissued only when: a. directed by proper appellate authority, Executive Order, or by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008430
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 applicant's request to have his bad conduct discharge upgraded to general under honorable conditions was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to grant relief. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008431
Counsel requests two nonjudicial punishments (NJP) dated 30 October 2008 and 21 January 2009 imposed under the provisions of Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) be expunged from the applicant's military records, that he be restored $1,617 of forfeited pay, restored to the rank of specialist (SPC)/pay grade E-4, and all back pay and allowances lost due to the reduction in grade be restored. The applicant's medical service records and medical evaluation board (MEB)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008432
Public Law 95-397, the RCSBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for reserve retirement, but were not yet age 60, to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before reaching age 60. The evidence of record shows the FSM elected to participate in the RCSBP for spouse only in 1987 when he was married to the applicant. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008437
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant provides copies of the following documents: * Purple Heart Certificate showing he was wounded on 31 December 1944 * WD AGO Form 53-55 * Two Honorable Discharge Certificates dated 19 March 1946 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. ______________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008438
Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provides that during the Vietnam era the CIB was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. Regrettably, in the absence of evidence of a wound received from a hostile action requiring treatment by a medical officer and such treatment was made a matter of official record, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request for award of the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008439
The applicant participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars. Notwithstanding the staff DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS above, the Board determined that the applicant did not meet the eligibility criteria for award of the Purple Heart in that there was insufficient evidence to show his injuries were the result of enemy action. The Board therefore recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100008440
On 8 June 1977, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). On 14 June 1977, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 and directed that the applicant be issued an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions...