ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009605
On 5 March 2008, she again underwent surgery to her right shoulder and shortly thereafter began a physical therapy regimen. The applicant has provided no evidence to show such was the case and she has not provided sufficient evidence to support her contention that she suffered a loss of ADLs for 60 days or more. __________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 | 20100009614
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 shows he completed 1 year and 22 days of creditable active service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 11 of his DD Form 214 the entry "11B1O Infantryman - 00 years 00 months//Nothing Follows" * adding to item 11 of his DD Form 214 the entry "11B1O Infantryman - 01 year 01...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009615
The applicant requests correction of item 5 (Department, Component, and Branch or Class) of her DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show her component as the Army National Guard (ARNG) instead of the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). The applicant states she enlisted in the Oregon ARNG for 3 years, but her DD Form 214 shows she was in the USAR. In the absence of a copy of her enlistment contract that conclusively shows she was a member of the ARNG at the time of her entry and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009617
He also acknowledged that if his request for discharge was accepted, he could be discharged under conditions which were other than honorable and furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged from active duty on 15 January 1987 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Although an honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009619
There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) states that the DD Form 214 is a summary of a Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty. The evidence of record shows that all the documents contained in the applicant's military records, to include his enlistment/reenlistment documents, orders, and personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009620
There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The regulation provided for the separation of personnel for conviction by a civil court. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009622
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general discharge. Item 44 of his DA Form 20 shows the applicant was absent without leave (AWOL) during the period 25 April through 11 July 1972. His record contains no indication he requested an upgrade of his discharge by the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) within that board's 15 year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009623
The applicant requests correction of item 18 (Remarks) on his DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the periods ending 29 September 1992 and 31 December 2009 to show his dates of service in Southwest Asia. Therefore, item 18 on the applicants DD Form 214 for the period ending 29 September 1992 should be corrected to show he served in Southwest Asia from 25 December 1990 to 4 May 1991. The DD Form 214 is a "snapshot in time" and is a reflection of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009624
The commander advised the applicant of his right to: * consult with counsel * to obtain copies of documents that would be sent to the separation authority supporting the proposed separation action * request a hearing before an administrative separation board * submit statements in his own behalf * be represented by counsel * waive any of these rights and to withdraw any waiver of rights at any time prior to the date the discharge authority directed or approved his discharge 7. The commander...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009625
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge, could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service at any time after court-martial charges were preferred. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009630
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. On 25 July 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive 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 | 20100009631
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC). Item 8a (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command) of her DD Form 214 shows the 53rd Quartermaster Petroleum Supply. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 13 of her DD form 214 the Meritorious Unit Commendation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009632
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. Records show that at the time of his release from active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009634
On 26 August 2007, after consulting with counsel, the applicant acknowledged his rights under the contemplated discharge action for homosexual conduct (admission) under chapter 15, Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations). Army Regulation 635200, chapter 15, states homosexual conduct is grounds for separation from the Army. He submitted multiple statements that he was gay and this is the only reason he was considered for discharge at that time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009636
The actual helmet was severely damaged and the chin strap was torn; c. she was told by hospital personnel that the FSM would not have survived the accident if he had not been wearing a helmet; d. the toxicology report finding differs from the reported blood alcohol content (BAC) level on the LOD and the method of determining the alcohol level did not meet the Texas legal standards for a finding of DWI; e. a formal LOD was not required and she did not receive a copy of the LOD until over a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009638
c. The full relief granted in Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Docket Number AR 20090010275 was based on active duty service that was completed under Title 10, USC, section 1405 as a CPT, O-3. In his 25 January 2010 letter addressed to HRC-STL, he stated: * That his correct advancement date on the retired list should be 25 November 2008 * His retirement date was 30 September 2005 * His retirement orders showed he had completed 26 years, 10 months, and 4 days of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009640
The applicant requests, in effect, sufficient retirement points be awarded from 25 January 2007 to present to show qualifying years of service for nonregular service retirement pay. On 16 July 2009, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) determined the orders revoking his MOS were to be revoked and his records corrected to show he never lost his aviation MOS and that he had continued to serve in that MOS as an aviator in the IRR. On 16 July 2009, the ABCMR determined the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009641
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. His records show he was awarded the Vietnam Service 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 2 September 1965 through 25 August 1968; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009643
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His medical records are not available for review with this case and there is no evidence in his records showing he was: * ever recommended for or awarded the Medal of Honor * wounded or injured during his military service * issued orders awarding him the Medal of Honor or Purple Heart 4. The applicant's request to have his record corrected to show he was awarded the Medal of Honor and Purple Heart...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009644
He served in Vietnam from 4 May 1970 to 14 April 1971. The applicant's records contain orders for the above three awards; they should be added 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: * Deleting the VSM and one of two VCMs from his DD Form 214 * Adding the Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal, Good Conduct Medal, VSM with 2 bronze service stars, Valorous Unit Award, and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009645
He provides copies of: * a self-authored statement * a 101st Airborne Division (Air Mobile) Operational Report of Lessons Learned * a citation, general orders, and certificate for a Bronze Star Medal (BSM) * his retirement orders * his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 July 1981 * a memorandum, permanent orders, and certificate for LOM * two requests for relief and subsequent denials from the Military Awards Branch of HRC CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His available personnel service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009647
The applicant requests his dishonorable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant's record of court-martial is available for review. The applicant's available service records were considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009648
A copy of the applicant's DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows in section 5 (Service Outside Continental United States) that he served in Germany during the period 27 September 1963 through 22 July 1965. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. There is no evidence of record and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence to show he was wounded as a result of hostile action, that he required...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009650
Paragraph 5 (Terms of Disenrollment) of his DA Form 597-3 stated he acknowledged he understood and agreed that if he failed to complete the educational requirements of his agreement or was disenrolled from the ROTC program: (1) the Secretary of the Army or his designee could order him to active duty as an enlisted Soldier for a specified period of time; or (2) in lieu of being ordered to active duty, he could be required to repay (with interest) the financial assistance he received through...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009652
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) as follows: * show award of the Army Commendation Medal and the Meritorious Unit Commendation * show he has 10-percent Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation * show completion of military occupational specialty (MOS) 17K (Radar Operations Ground Control Radar) training 2. His DD Form 214 shows the following entries: * item 23a (Specialty Number and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009654
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for the first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009655
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. She changed her name as a result of divorce 3 years after her release from active duty. ___________x______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009656
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Medical Badge for his service in the Republic of Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Combat Medical Badge is awarded to medical department personnel (colonel and below) who are assigned or attached to a medical unit of company or smaller size that is organic to an infantry unit of brigade,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009662
He states that someone from the service told him his discharge could be upgraded six months following his discharge. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 on 15 March 1965 with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. _______ _ _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 | 20100009663
The applicant's DA 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) provides the following: a. he was promoted to specialist five (SP5)/E-5 on 16 July 1968; b. he served in Panama from 15 March 1968 through 30 September 1968; c. he served in Vietnam from 8 November 1968 through 15 September 1969; d. he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service; e. he qualified as an expert with the .45 caliber pistol, as a sharpshooter with the M-14 rifle, and as marksman with the M-16...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009665
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested 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. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009671
The DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) provides the following information: * separation as a sergeant (E-5) * conversion in 1965 of the MOS 111.07 to the new MOS designation of 11B1P (Light Weapons Infantryman - Parachute qualified) * foreign service in Okinawa from 19 November 1963 through 4 May 1965 with assignment to Company C, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment * award of the Parachutist Badge, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Vietnam), and the Marksman Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009672
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Records show that the applicant participated in four campaign periods during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009674
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. However, his DD Form 214 issued on 11 October 1974 shows he was discharged in pay grade E-1 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, with issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) (ABCMR) paragraph 2-9 states, "The ABCMR begins its...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009677
In his statement, the applicant indicates he was constantly harassed by his platoon sergeant who did not like him. His contention that he acted in self-defense is an issue that should have been conclusively adjudicated at the court-martial or during the appellate process. _______ _ __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 | 20100009683
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the service number shown on his DA Form 1861 (Transcript of Military Record). The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing the applicant an appropriate document to correct his DA Form 1861 to show his military service with his correct service number ending with "231."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009684
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending 28 August 1983 to show his service in the Republic of Vietnam. Item 35 (Record of Assignments) of the applicant's DA Form 2-1 shows the applicant had no active duty service from 27 February 1973 to 11 March 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009686
The separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge (misconduct - abuse of illegal drugs) and directed the issuance of a general discharge. However, the separation authority could direct a general discharge if such was merited by the member's overall record. _______ _ 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 | 20100009688
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100009688 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. There is no record the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board seeking a discharge upgrade during that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant requests an upgrade of his GD to an HD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009692
There are no orders for the Purple Heart in the applicants service personnel records. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009695
The applicant requests that he be granted 2 months of additional active duty service. The applicant states that he needs an additional 2 months of active duty service in order to qualify for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. 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 | 20100009698
Having his Combat Infantryman Badge and correct MOS on his DD Form 214 would provide further evidence of his combat experience. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows the following: * item 22 (MOS) shows he was awarded primary MOS 11H on 29 September 1968 * item 31 (Foreign Service) shows he served in Vietnam from 7 March 1968 through 26 May 1968 * item 38 (Record of Assignments) shows he was assigned to Company B, 4th Battalion, 12th Infantry, 199th Infantry Brigade in duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009699
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) and the United Nations Medal. The applicant states: * He did not receive his Somalia service awards due to the quick out processing * He wants his DD Form 214 updated to show his overseas service in Somalia and the AFEM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009702
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. Accordingly, he was discharged under honorable conditions on 19 March 1993 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009705
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. The applicant states: * He did serve a substantial amount of his enlisted time under honorable conditions despite the reenlisted term of service in question * He was also assured his discharge would be upgraded after 4 years from his departure from military service 3. On 31 January 1991, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be furnished a discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009706
The applicant's service medical records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009712
A second WD AGO Form 0365-1, undated, shows the FSM was returned to duty on 3 April 1945 after he was injured in the European Theater of Operations on 27 February 1945. Therefore, the FSM should be posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and his WD AGO Form 53-55 for the period ending 13 October 1945 should be corrected to reflect this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 33 of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009715
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to either an honorable or a general discharge. Accordingly, on 14 September 1987, the applicant was discharged with a BCD. The applicant's medical records do not contain any evidence that he was reported with or treated for any emotional or mental disorder while he served on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009717
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) and the Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA). The DD Form 214 issued at that time shows, in Item 12f (Foreign Service), that the applicant completed 3 months and 15 days of overseas service. However, based on the applicant's active duty service subsequent to 1 August 1981, he is entitled to the OSR for his overseas tour completion in the RVN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009721
The FSM's available military personnel and medical records are devoid of documents showing he was injured during combat operations, that he received medical treatment for combat injuries, or that he was awarded a Purple Heart medal by publication of official orders. In addition, the applicant has not provided any medical evidence from the FSM's period of active duty that shows he sustained combat wounds. Award of the Purple Heart requires that a Soldier must have received medical treatment...