ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009497
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that the separation authority (Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9) and the narrative reason for separation (drug abuse rehabilitation failure) be removed from his discharge record. The applicant contends that the separation authority (Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9) and the narrative reason for separation (drug abuse rehabilitation failure) should be removed from his discharge record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009498
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 27 November 1991, the applicant was notified of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14-12(c)(2), for misconduct - commission of a serious offense, due to his wrongful use of cocaine. On 5 December 1991, the separation authority approved the discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009499
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 23 July 1970 to show the correct date of entry for that period of active duty service. The available evidence shows that the applicant's DD form 214 for the period ending 23 July 1970 shows an administrative error occurred when his date of entry for this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009500
The 1968 clinical record provided by the applicant which shows the attending physician recommended the applicant be awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Vietnam on 6 November 1968 is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009501
The applicant provides no documentary evidence in support of his application. The applicant requested discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial on 19 March 2007. He was discharged on 27 April 2007 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009503
The applicant's military records show she enlisted in the USAR on 11 April 1991 for 8 years. She contends that her USAR discharge date should be changed to 10 April 2000 on Orders 08-128-000002 to coincide with her ETS date and that she attended UTA's on 8 and 9 April 2000. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Orders 08-128-000002, dated 7 May 2008, to show an effective date of 10 April 2000, by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009506
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows that Company C, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade, was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for its service from 5 May 1965 to 26 September 1970 based on Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 51, dated 1971; and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for its service from 15 April 1969...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009508
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Air Medal (AM). There is no evidence he was ever recommended for or awarded the CIB or the AM. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not submit any evidence that conclusively shows the helicopter was downed because of enemy action or that he was directly involved in the incident.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009511
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his social security number (SSN) is 484-XX-1382. The applicant states his SSN is 484-XX-1382 and his brothers SSN is 478-XX-7118. Since the evidence of record confirms the applicant has a brother using the same SSN of 478-XX-7118, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show his correct SSN of 484-XX-1382.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009513
After consulting with counsel, the applicant elected to submit a statement in his own behalf in which he asserted, in effect, that he was unaware that his performance had been unsatisfactory because he had received a number of certificates of achievement while in the unit for his good performance. Accordingly, he was discharged under honorable conditions on 18 April 1983 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13 for unsatisfactory performance. When authorized, it is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009519
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of his third Meritorious Service Medal and his second Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon. The available evidence clearly shows the applicant was awarded three awards of the Meritorious Service Medal and two awards of the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009520
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he elected the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for spouse coverage. In support of his claim, the applicant provided a DD Form 2656-6, dated 24 June 2009, which shows he elected to resume his existing level of coverage (spouse only) for his remarried spouse. Evidence of record shows the applicant was married to L--- when he elected spouse coverage, option B, on 22 May 1994.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009524
The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. A QMC Form 1042, dated 9 March 1946, shows the FSM died on 7 June 1942 and the cause of death was malaria. _____________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 | 20100009527
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The award may be awarded retroactively to those personnel who completed the required training before 1 August 1981 provided they had an Active Army status on or after 1 August 1981. c. The Armed Forces Service Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, after 1 June 1992, participate, or have participated, as members of U.S military units in a U.S military operation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009528
The applicant stated that he had not. The commander stated he would consider the applicant for separation under Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-8, if he could not provide and maintain an adequate family care plan. Evidence of record shows that on 13 June 2005 he submitted a memorandum stating he could not arrange for the care of his family members and, therefore, his commander initiated separation in accordance with Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009532
The applicant states the following: * The narrative reason for separation "drug abuse-rehabilitation failure" was assigned in error and without merit * His physical injuries caused him to become medically unfit as a combat armorer/field supply specialist * His local command failed to complete a full medical evaluation and process him through the physical evaluation board (PEB) * His platoon sergeant coerced him into taking a discharge under the provision of chapter 9, Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009534
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states the following: a. cites, in part, the regulatory criteria for the approving the CAB as indicated in Army Regulation 600-8-22; b. on 3 June 2005, the Military Awards Branch (MAB) issued processing procedures for award of the CAB which indicates for those recommendations made for combat related incidents involving attacks by mortar, to state in the accompanying narrative, the proximity of the Soldier to the impacted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009536
The applicant requests his social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) with an effective date of 7 March 1975 be changed to show SSN ***-**-7367 instead of ***-**-7567. _______ _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) AR20100009536 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009538
The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge or an honorable discharge. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009540
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show retroactive award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. By regulation, he served a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show one award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009542
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. 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 | 20100009544
The applicant requests correction of her records to show she is entitled to U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) service credit and back pay and allowances for the periods 30 April 2004 through 31 July 2004 and 1 August 2005 through 1 August 2007. The applicant was assigned to the Retired Reserve after she had been twice non-selected for promotion in May 2004. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Revoking Orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009545
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record does not show the applicant performed any foreign service during the period covered by his final DD Form 214 issued on 31 August 1963 covering the period 10 March 1958 to 31 August 1963. _____________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 | 20100009548
Item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Parachutist Badge, and the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge. 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 him the Army Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009549
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100009549 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 23 September 2002, the applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, due to entry level performance and conduct. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009550
Charges were preferred against the applicant on 17 April 1980 for the following offenses: * Failing to go to his appointed place of duty (2 specifications) * Absent from duty * Leaving from place of duty * Absent from unit * Disrespectful in language and demeanor * Disobeying a lawful order from staff sergeant * Breaking restriction (3 specifications) 10. His DD Form 214 shows he completed 1 year, 2 months, and 23 days of active military service. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009551
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 22 February 1969. Medical personnel did not have the time to document all the wounds on that day. However, his records contain a Purple Heart certificate that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Vietnam on 15 November 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009552
The applicant states he was not awarded the Purple Heart at the time of his injuries. As he was running toward the replacement personnel, he found himself lying face down on the ground. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provided insufficient evidence to show he was wounded as a result of hostile action, which required treatment by medical personnel, and that the treatment was made a matter of official record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009555
Paragraph 3-7b of Army Regulation 635-200 provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), paragraph 2-5 states, "The ABCMR begins its consideration of each case with the presumption of administrative regularity. The available evidence shows he enlisted in 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009563
The applicant requests correction of his records to show all awards to which he is entitled, including the Purple Heart. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show these awards. 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 on 15 May 1969 in the rank of WO1, b. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 23 January 1971, the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009565
There is no evidence of record which shows he was awarded an infantry MOS. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge 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 of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009568
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's contention that his under other than honorable conditions discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge and the evidence he submitted were carefully considered; however, they are not sufficiently mitigating to grant him the requested relief. However, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 1 October 1957 under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009569
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded. The applicants character references were considered; however, these documents are insufficient as a basis to grant the relief requested.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009571
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100009571 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The appropriate authority approved the request for discharge on 27 October 1981 and he directed the issuance of a discharge under other than 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 | 20100009574
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the PH and to add it to his DD Form 214 at this 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 | 20100009575
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 11 December 2001, his unit commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, paragraph 13-2, for unsatisfactory performance. The unit commander also informed the applicant that he could receive a general, under honorable conditions discharge and be issued a General Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009576
The applicant requests that: * the separation authority and narrative reason for separation on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed * his service in Iraq and award of the Valorous Unit Award (VUA) added 2. The applicant provides: * a self-authored statement * copies of his 2007 ADRB and 2008 Army Board of Corrections for Military Records (ABCMR) case reports * ABCMR case number AR20040000857 (a precedent case) * supporting documents/orders that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009581
On 16 July 1962, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 (Personnel Separations, Discharge, Unsuitability) for unsuitability and directed that he be issued a general discharge. On 22 October 2009, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) recommended approval of the applicant's request for upgrade of his discharge to honorable in Docket Number AR20090006803. The DD Form 214 issued upon upgrade of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009582
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, by regulation, in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence not only that a member was wounded as a result of enemy action, but also that the wound required treatment by military medical personnel and this treatment was made a matter of official record. In this case, while the applicants notebook entry appears to support his assertion he was treated for a shrapnel wound to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009583
On 22 October 2009, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) recommended approval of the applicant's request for upgrade of his discharge to honorable in Docket Number AR20090006803. The evidence of record supports the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009588
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. The applicant states: * He has two discharges, one honorable and one undesirable * When he was sent to Vietnam he lost respect for the military * He was 19 years old and could take a life, it was the way of war * He was wounded in Vietnam and when he was released from the hospital he reenlisted for a change of military occupational specialty (MOS) and he was granted 30 days of leave * When he returned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009589
The applicant, the ex-spouse of the deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's records to show she made a deemed election for former spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) within 1 year of divorce. In a statement, dated 25 October 2006, the FSM's spouse requested the SBP election for full coverage for child(ren) only and no survivor coverage for spouse. d. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A) permits a former spouse to make a written request...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009590
In his request for discharge he indicated he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charge against him or of a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. His record also shows he was charged with the commission of an offense punishable under the UCMJ with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009594
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant states he requested time off to care for his parents. The applicant's military personnel records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 21 May 1976 for a period of 3 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009596
Item 40 (Wounds) of the DA Form 20 is blank and the PH is not included in the list of awards contained in item 41 (Awards and Decorations). The applicant's record is void of any orders or other documents that indicate he was ever awarded or recommended for award of the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. Item 40 of the applicant's DA Form 20 is blank, which indicates he was never wounded in action, and his record is void of any orders or other documents that show he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009597
The applicant provides the following documents: * DD Form 214 for the period ending 5 February 2010 * Memorandum, Subject: Commander's Report of Separation, dated 18 June 2007, * DA Form 8003 (Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) Enrollment), dated 1 May 2007 * Various memoranda supporting her request for reconsideration for separation * Multiple character reference letters * Several internet articles related to misconduct, trial, and/or punishment of various GOs, CSMs, and an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009600
Initially he was given punishment to motivate him to improve. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009601
He had served 3 years, 11 months, and 28 days of total active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD contains no entries reflecting his service in Grenada. While the evidence of record shows the applicant deployed to Grenada in support of Operation Urgent Fury, the regulation in effect at the time made no provisions for entering such deployments in the remarks section of the DD Form 214. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009603
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The applicant requests payment of Non-Physician Board Certification Pay (NPBCP) from 14 September 2007 to January 2010. However, records indicate that while the applicant did not apply for NPBCP, she was eligible to receive that pay from 1 September 2005 through 31 December 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009604
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD). On 3 February 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, and directed he receive an UOTHC discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant accepted NJP for twice being absent without leave and he was charged with the commission of an offense...