ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000325
On 5 March 2000, the applicant submitted a rebuttal stating he disagreed with the PEB's findings, he was unable to perform the duties of a Soldier due to his medical conditions, and he should be medically retired. On 4 April 2000, the USAPDA advised the applicant that the PEB's findings were supported by substantial evidence. On 25 September 2002, an evaluation report shows the applicant's medical condition was determined not to meet retention standards and he was considered unfit for duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000329
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, the Board recommends that the military records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of the AGCM for the period 12 April 2006 to 8 April 2009; and b. adding to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 8 April 2009 the second award of the ARCOM and the AGCM (First Award). _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000330
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, through a member of Congress, correction of his records to show his service in Laos and Cambodia. The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * DA Form 24 (Service Record) * List of campaigns and expeditions which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000339
The applicant requests, in effect, item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his deployment in Iraq. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service information and the applicant's confirmation of his service in Kuwait/Iraq are accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend item 18 of the applicant's DD Form 214 to show he served in Kuwait/Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000341
The DA 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) provides the following: a. promotion to sergeant, pay grade E-5, on 14 May 1967; b. foreign service in USARPAC (United States Army - Pacific) as follows: (1) Company D, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, Vietnam from 25 May 1966 through 22 June 1966; (2) US Army Hospital at Camp Zama, Japan, as a [malaria] patient; from 23 June 1966 through 5 January 1967; (3) Company D, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment Vietnam from 6 January 1967 through 16 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000342
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. However, his DD Form 214 shows he was administratively discharged on 18 August 1970 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service. __________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 | 20100000349
On 22 June 1983, the U.S. Army Court of Military Review set aside the guilty finding of wrongfully appropriating U.S. currency of a value of $50.00, the property of another Soldier, and affirmed only so much of the sentence as provided for a BCD and confinement at hard labor for 2 months. A review of the available records does not show that 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. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000351
The DD Form 214 effective 9 May 2003 shows in item 12a that he entered active duty on 2 October 2000. Army Regulation 635-5 states each entry in item 13 of the DD Form 214 will be verified by the Soldier's records. Item 12c of his DD Form 214 effective 9 May 2003 is incorrect based on the applicant's continuous active service from 26 August 1998 to 9 May 2003.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000357
The SBP Coverage section of the document shows the spouse's date of birth as 27 January 1957. The SBP Coverage section of the document shows the spouse's date of birth as 4 November 1961. The evidence of record shows the applicant remarried and his second spouse (C_____ A. Y____) became eligible for the spouse SBP coverage, as SBP coverage is governed by category; however, they also later divorced There is no evidence of record to show the applicant took any action to request a change to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000359
The evidence shows that the applicant completed a qualifying period of service in Korea for 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 issuing the applicant the Korea Defense Service Medal and by providing him a corrected DD Form 214 that adds this award. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000360
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Accordingly, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 8 February 1990, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000361
The applicant provides copies of their marriage certificate; the FSM's death certificate; the FSM's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge); the FSM's Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60; the FSM's Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPC) Form 249-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points); and a memorandum, dated 21 April 2009. There is no evidence in the FSM's military personnel records that shows he submitted an application to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000363
On 19 January 1988, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), chapter 14, for a pattern of misconduct, citing the previous UCMJ offenses of falling asleep on guard duty, missing formation, attempting to use another member's meal card, and failing to go to his appointed place of duty. On 22 January 1988, the separation authority approved the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000365
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a new issue, he also requests correction of his date of birth. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States, served for a period of 2 years, and was honorably separated using the date of birth currently recorded in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000366
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to either honorable or general. On 12 March 1992, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000368
The applicant's military personnel records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 26 July 1966. At the time of the applicant's induction, Soldiers were not identified by their SSN's. All of the orders in the applicant's military personnel records jacket that used an SSN identified him with the SSN XXX-XX-XX56.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000369
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 April 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100000369 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation. ____________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 | 20100000372
The applicant requests the following corrections of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty): * Item 12b (Separation Date This Period) be changed from 28 July 1990 to 21 January 1997 * Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) be updated as a result of the change to his separation date * Item 24 (Character of Service) be changed from uncharacterized to honorable 2. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000374
On 16 September 1991, the applicants commander initiated action to separate the applicant from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 for commission of a serious offense. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged under honorable conditions on 24 October 1991 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12d, for misconduct abuse of illegal drugs. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000376
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable discharge. On 4 August 1994, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be issued a UOTHC discharge. Evidence of record shows the applicant was charged with being AWOL for over 600 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000377
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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 16 on his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000379
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provided a general discharge was a separation from the Army 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 | 20100000380
The applicant states he had his name legally changed and all of his records now show his first name as "Ricardo." Records available to the Board indicate the applicant served on active duty as a Regular Army enlisted Soldier between May 1967 and July 1970. His enlistment document, all the records in his military service record, and his 1970 DD Form 214 show his first name as "Emory" and his middle name as "Ricardo."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000381
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. Although the applicant contends he should have been awarded the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and he provided a DA Form 1577 which states the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal was awarded by the Republic of Vietnam, evidence of record shows he served in Vietnam from 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000383
The congressman stated that the applicant contended he was never given a room in the barracks. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show that he was authorized to reside off post and to receive BAH. The available evidence shows that on 11 July 2008, the garrison commander denied the applicant authorization to reside off post.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000384
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) to show the Meritorious Unit Commendation and a second award of the Army Commendation Medal. Permanent orders show he was awarded a second Army Commendation Medal for meritorious achievement or service which is not shown on his DD Form 214; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000386
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show a second award of the Bronze Star Medal. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000388
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100000388 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). _______ _ 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 | 20100000395
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and the World War II Victory Medal, and that his organization at the time of his discharge was Company I, 291st Infantry Regiment, 75th Infantry Division instead of the Headquarters, 414th Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) Gun Battalion. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000397
The applicant request his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to honorable. Rather, it is only empowered to change the severity of the sentence imposed in the court-martial process and then only if clemency is determined to be appropriate. The evidence of record shows the applicant was convicted by a general court-martial and the findings and sentence were affirmed by the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000408
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20070004413 on 6 September 2007. He submitted the following documents: a. a statement by his former unit's medical corpsman, SP4 B____ who served as a combat medic with Company D, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry, and received the Silver Star on 17 April 1968 and two awards of the Bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000411
As a result, the evidence does not support award of the PH. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain an administrative error which does not require action by the Board. _______ _ 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 | 20100000414
The applicant states that he believes it is in the best interest of the Army to remove or transfer to the restricted section of his OMPF his GOMOR and relief-for-cause OER so he can accept an aviation warrant officer appointment in the USAR. After considering the applicant's rebuttal statement and recommendations from his chain of command, the general officer directed the filing of the GOMOR in the applicant's OMPF on 21 October 2004. The applicant has not provided any supporting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000416
He also requests that he be issued a separate DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for his period of service that was characterized as honorable. The applicant provides copies of: * a letter, dated 10 February 2004, from the Defiance County Veterans' Service Commission - Veterans' Affairs, Defiance, OH * a Standard Form 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records) * a letter, dated 16 June 1997, from the Defiance County Veterans' Service Commission * his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000419
It states the PH is awarded to members wounded in action. The record also contains no medical treatment records or other documents that confirm the applicant was ever wounded as a result of enemy action or treated for a combat-related wound or injury while serving in the RVN. Further, the PH is not included in the list of earned awards in item 9 of his DA Form 2-1 which he last reviewed in 1984 and there is no indication he pursued award of the PH in the more than 16 years he remained...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000420
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 DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows the applicant was ordered to active duty in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm. While evidence indicates the applicant was ordered to active duty in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm, there is no evidence he served in Southwest Asia during an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000423
The applicant states he signed a 3-year RN ISP contract in 2007 since he planned to retire in 2010. The applicant's military records show that on 14 September 2007, the applicant (then a captain) executed a 3-year RN ISP contract in which he agreed to remain on active duty as a nurse for 3 years in exchange for an incentive of $15,000 a year (a total of $45,000). The OTSG adds that if the applicant desires to remain on active duty for an additional year, he can execute a $5,000 1-year RN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000425
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The document provided clearly identifies the applicant and shows he was treated for a shrapnel wound that he received from a booby trap on 12 July 1968. c. Despite the absence of any additional evidence in the applicant's military personnel records, it is concluded that the available...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000426
On 1 November 2006, the Military Awards Branch issued a DD Form 215 correcting the applicant's 2004 DD Form 214 by adding to item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges), the Combat Action Badge, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Navy Unit Commendation Medal. The applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) provides the following; a. completion of the Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) in 2000; b. completion of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000427
On 27 March 1990, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct for commission of a serious offense and directed the applicant be furnished a general, under honorable conditions discharge. The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show a favorable discharge type, separation code, RE code, and narrative reason for separation. The evidence of record shows his discharge was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000430
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states that the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The evidence shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and that he was evacuated from Vietnam prior to completing 6 months of service due to receiving wounds as a result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000431
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). c. He requests the unit award and correction of his records to show all of his individual decorations and the unit award, including the Purple Heart for being exposed to chemical weapons while engaging an enemy force, the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) or Army Achievement Medal for his service in the Gulf War, the Combat Action Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge, and Valorous Unit Award. There...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000433
The applicant requests upgrade of her under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant's military service and medical records do not contain any reference to an alcohol problem.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000434
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100000434 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant wants his date of discharge corrected. The applicant's records contain two "discharge" dates.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000437
On 22 December 1988, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000440
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows 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 with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. ___________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000450
The applicant requests correction of his date of rank (DOR) and his effective date for promotion to major to show 17 January 2004. Notwithstanding the advisory opinion which recommended his DOR be corrected to 17 January 2004, the applicant reached his maximum TIG date on 15 January 2004 while deployed; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his record to show his DOR and effective date to major as 15 January 2004. As a result, the Board recommends that the State ARNG records and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000459
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. On 16 January 1976, the separation authority waived the counseling and rehabilitation requirements and forwarded the applicant's separation action to a board of officers to determine whether the applicant should be separated for unsuitability. The company commander transferred the applicant to three different section chiefs to give him the opportunity to perform his duty as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000462
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100000462 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The regulation states the reason for discharge based on SPD code JKK is misconduct and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000463
The applicant requests his honorable discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) be changed to a medical discharge or that he be reinstated in the USAR to complete his remaining 5 years of service for a 20-year retirement. In a memorandum, dated 16 January 2008, the CO of HRC-STL responded to the applicant and stated the following: * The applicant was issued mobilization orders in November 2006 * The applicant submitted a request to delay his entry on active duty for 77 days * The...