ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009948
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of Block 14 (District Area Command or Corps to Which Reservist Transferred) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he completed Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Polk, LA. The applicant's service records contain no evidence of the purchase of U.S. Savings Bonds. There is no evidence in the record, and the applicant has provided no evidence, to show that he ever purchased U.S....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009951
On 28 March 1975, his commander recommended that he be separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 13, for frequent acts of a discreditable nature with military authorities. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009952
Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 4-3, states an enlisted member may not be referred for physical disability processing when action has been started that may result in an administrative separation with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence in his records that shows he was physically unfit at the time of his discharge. The applicant failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that he was medically/physically...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009954
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His military records contain a Report of Medical Examination, dated 28 December 2005, for the purpose of his retention, that shows a temporary profile was recommended until a cardiac evaluation was completed. An SF 507 (Medical Record), dated 10 May 2006, shows he was advised on 16 March 2006 of his abnormal EKG and additional information was requested.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009957
The MEB determined he was unfit for retention based on a physically-disabling EPTS condition and recommended the applicant's separation under the provisions of chapter 9, Army Regulation 635-40. It also shows the proper medical/separation authority approved his discharge under the provisions of chapter 9, Army Regulation 635-40, by reason of an EPTS physical disability. Under the regulatory policy in effect at the time and based on the applicant's approved separation by the MEB, item 11c...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009970
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, the Board requests that the Case Management Division - Arlington administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by adding to item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 the Bronze Star Medal and the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009971
The complete facts and circumstances of the applicant's discharge are not available; however, she has provided a properly constituted DD Form 214 showing she was discharged on 14 November 1986 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, in the rank/grade of private/E-1 with a character of service UOTHC. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The available evidence does...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009973
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100009973 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his date of rank (DOR) to first lieutenant be corrected to show he was promoted at 18 months time in grade (TIG), on 8 March 2009, as provided for in National Guard Bureau (NGB) memorandum (Policy #10-004), dated 27 January 2010. In view of the above, notwithstanding the opinion provided by NGB, the applicant met the requirements for promotion to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009974
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. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Table 3-1 includes a list of the RA RE codes: a. RE-1 applies to Soldiers completing their term of active service who are considered qualified...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009975
The official stated that a Soldier would only be assigned to a recruiting battalion following completion of the Army Recruiter Course. While there are no available documents showing he completed the Airborne Course, his DD Form 214 shows he has an SQI of "P" indicating he completed the course. ____________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 | 20100009976
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 AR20090008500 on 24 September 2009. Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) contains no entry; his name is not shown on the Vietnam casualty roster; and there are no official orders in his records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. His name is not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009977
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show that he was credited with 24 additional days of active service. On 28 December 1971, after consulting with defense counsel, 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 trial by court-martial. His time spent in confinement from 17 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009978
The applicant provides the following documents: * A self-authored statement * DD Form 214 * College transcripts * General counseling statement * Athletic achievement certificates * Honor roll certificate * Certificate of recognition (High School Football) * Promotion orders * Advanced individual training diploma * Running certificates of completion * Certificates of achievement, participation, service, membership, training, and/or completion * Letter from his daughter CONSIDERATION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009979
BOARD DATE: 5 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100009979 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his Purple Heart be shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). 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 for the period 19 October 1967-26 May 1969; b. deleting the awards currently shown in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009980
Army Regulation 672-5-1, 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, he served a qualifying period for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) and is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009983
The applicant requests that the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 24 May 2008, be transferred from his performance file to the restricted file of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant was subsequently transferred to Korea and he applied to the Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB) to have the DA Form 2627 transferred to the restricted section of his OMPF. Personnel serving in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009984
Following counseling, the applicant submitted a voluntary written request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations). Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes), in effect at the time of the applicant's separation, provided the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009985
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in the Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the designated areas of eligibility, on or after 11 September 2001 to a future date to be determined. The evidence also shows he served in Iraq/Kuwait from 13 February 2003 to 5 March 2004; therefore, based on his service in support of Operation Iraqi...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009986
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM), Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), and the Iraq Campaign Medal. The applicant's contention that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the AAM, the AGCM, and the Iraq Campaign Medal was carefully considered and partially supported by the evidence. His records do not indicate that his command recommended him for award of the AGCM on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009987
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 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. The evidence of records confirms the eighth digit of the applicant's SSN is "4."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009989
The applicant, the grandson of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests his grandfather be awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with one bronze service star for the Leyte campaign. The applicant provides copies of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge), an extract from DA Pamphlet 672-1 (Unit Citation and Campaign Credit Register), and Department of the Army General Order (DAGO) Number 47, dated 28 December 1950. The FSM's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009990
His records also contained a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) which showed in Item 40 (Wounds) that he was wounded on 8 August 1969 and 15 June 1970, and his DD Form 214 which already showed he was awarded the Purple Heart. In a separate case, the applicant's brother has requested that the ABCMR correct the 25 June 1970 Purple Heart order to show his name and SSN and to add that Purple Heart to his DD Form 214. The applicant states it was his brother who was wounded on 15 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100009996
The applicant states that he submitted a request for an SSB to address material omissions and errors in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) as it appeared before the 12 August 2008 promotion board. Any memorandum considered by a promotion board will become a matter of record to be maintained with the records of the board. It is also noted that the applicant's OER with an end date of 4 June 2007 has been identified as having one "minor negative discrepancy" (i.e., an "X"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010002
Army Regulation 135-180, paragraph 1-4, states that retired pay is pay granted Soldiers and former Reserve components Soldiers under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1331 after completion of 20 or more years of qualifying service and upon attaining age 60. Army Regulation 135-180, paragraph 2-11c, states that the Retired Activities Directorate, ARPERCEN [Army Reserve Personnel Center, currently known as the Human Resources Command] will screen each retirement applicants record to determine the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010005
This MOS later became MOS 42L. Army Regulation 635-5 states only MOS served for at least 1 year will be entered in Item 11 of the DD Form 214. Therefore, MOS 42L5O should be added to the applicant's DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010008
In support of her application, the applicant provided a DA Inspector General Report substantiating her allegation that her rater improperly failed to counsel her on her duty performance and professional development throughout the rating period from April 2004 thru November 2004 in violation of Army Regulation 623-205, paragraph 2-9(a). Serving as the medical command's sergeant major from April 2004 to November 2004, he states from his observation the applicant was very knowledgeable and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010009
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he completed his first term of enlistment and he held military occupational specialties (MOS) 11H and 11B. The applicant states he has an honorable discharge (HD) on file and he did complete his first term of enlistment. The evidence of record supports the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show he completed his first enlistment, but does not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010010
The FSM was born on 23 February 1968 and he enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard (LAARNG) on 11 August 1986. Therefore, even if he had been married to the applicant for a year, she would still not be eligible to receive an SBP annuity because the FSM named his children as the beneficiaries of his SBP annuity and never added the applicant. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010017
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), in effect at the time, established the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES), set forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that applied in determining whether a Soldier was unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. The applicant requests medical retirement, essentially because the DVA has rated him 100 percent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010024
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. Chapter 11 sets the policy and prescribes procedures for separating members who were voluntarily enlisted in the Regular Army, National Guard or Army Reserve, are in an entry-level status and, before the date of the initiation of separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010032
The applicant's military personnel records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 6 February 2002 for a period of 3 years. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator Codes), then in effect, prescribed the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the SPD's that were to be used for these stated reasons. Therefore, the applicant's RE code is correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010033
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request to correct his records to show he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 12, retirement for length of service. The applicant states, in effect, that his service connected condition of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) should be taken into consideration when revisiting his request for military retirement. The applicant's medical records are not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010037
The applicant states she had two PEBs. On 8 April 2004, the U.S. Army Physical Evaluation Board (USAPEB), Fort Sam Houston, TX, discontinued the applicant's PEB and returned the MEB to BACH with a 60-day suspense for the following reasons: * DA Form 3947 (MEB Proceedings) stated abnormal movements met retention standards; however, the DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile) only listed a seizure disorder * A medication that the neurologist noted on his evaluation was not listed on her automated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010041
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. On 25 February 1972, the applicant 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 court-martial. The ABCMR does not grant requests for upgrade of discharges solely for the purpose of making the applicant eligible for veterans or other benefits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010042
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, his record contains a properly constituted DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged on 29 September 1987 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) in lieu of a court-martial with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. There is no indication he applied to the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010043
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010043 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 12 by reason of retirement for length of service effective September 2005. The DD Form 214 shows the applicant was separated by reason of Misconduct (Civil Conviction) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 14, Section II,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010046
The applicant requests correction of her records to reflect entitlement to Medical Corps (MC) Incentive Special Pay (ISP) from 1 October 2008 through 30 September 2009. The applicant provides: * an undated memorandum, Subject: Request for MC ISP * a Certificate of Completion in Internal Medicine Residency for the period 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2008 * Orders Number 086-003, issued by Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort hood, TX, dated 27 March 2009 * a DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010050
He states that charges were not brought against him by the military, and the civilian charges were expunged from his record on 14 May 2008. The applicant's DA Forms 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Reports) filed in his OMPF from the period beginning 1 March 2006 through 30 September 2008 do not show any reference to a criminal investigation, incident report, or charges. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by referring...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010059
The applicant provides: a. The available evidence indicates the applicant was inducted and entered active duty on 7 May 1968. Item 40 (wounds) on the applicants DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) contains no entries, his name is not among a list of individuals reported as combat casualties during the Vietnam conflict, and there is no evidence the applicant was ever awarded a Purple Heart or treated for any wounds which would warrant award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010066
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was permanently promoted to the rank/grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5. The applicant's records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 20 May 1965 in the rank/grade of private (PV1)/E-1. However, his record does contains unit orders, dated 3 December 1966, that appointed him as an acting sergeant (E5).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010067
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 and his DA Form 24 (Service Record) in support of his application. Section 2 (Chronological Record of Military Service) on his DA Form 24 shows he served in Vietnam from 17 September to 11 October 1965 (a period of 25 days).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010068
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge and change of his narrative reason for separation to hardship. Evidence of record shows a DA Form 3822-R (Report of Mental Status Evaluation) on the applicant was completed on 9 February 1988, which cleared him for separation. There is no indication that 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 | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010069
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general 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 this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010072
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his discharge to honorable. _______ _ 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 | 20100010075
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). The applicant provides an AGCM Certificate in support of this application. Records show she was awarded the ICM with one bronze service star; however, she participated in two campaigns while in Iraq (National Resolution and Iraqi Surge).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010077
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 12 August 1991, the applicants commander recommended that he be separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, Chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. The applicant contends that his general discharge should be upgraded to honorable because he was and is suffering from PTSD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010078
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 AR20090009242 on 29 October 2009. In addition to the order awarding the applicant the Air Medal, his records also contain General Orders Number 5023 and 7023 issued by the 9th Infantry Division on 26 September 1967 and 30 November 1967, respectively, which awarded the applicant an Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010079
Item 29 (Foreign Service) of one DA Form 20 shows the applicant served in Vietnam from 16 August 1965 through 3 January 1966. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010080
On 19 December 1972, the applicant was discharged accordingly. 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,. It stated, in pertinent part, that the SPN code of 246 was the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers discharged under the provisions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010082
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010082 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant argues the following paragraphs in the CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE section of the original ROP: a. paragraph 2: The applicant questions how he could have received a fair and impartial review if all of his military records were not available. However, none of the evidence clearly shows that the decisions of the MEB and PEB were wrong at the time.