ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010552
Bill, so he enlisted in the Army to qualify for the G.I. Circuit, in Schumacher, refused to uphold the Secretarys decision that certain Merchant Marine service should not be considered active military service. On 11 January 1988, the Secretary of the Air Force issued a memorandum stating the service of the group known as the American Merchant Marine in Oceangoing Service {which included civil service crew members of the U.S. Army Transport Service} during the period of Armed Conflict,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010553
The applicant states that the company roster shows that he was serving in the rank of corporal (CPL) in July 1950; however, his DD Form 214 shows that his date of appointment was 5 July 1951 which indicates that he should have been promoted to the rank of SGT on 5 July 1951 because he was already serving in the rank of CPL. He was promoted to the rank of permanent (P) CPL on 5 July 1951; however, the available records do not indicate the date he was promoted to the rank of temporary (T)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010559
The applicant requests: * the narrative reason for his discharge be changed * his reentry eligibility (RE) code be changed to allow him to enlist * his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge 2. At the time of the applicant's separation an honorable or general discharge was authorized. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010560
Paragraph 2-4 of Army Regulation 635-5 also indicates that for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, the following statement will be entered in item 18 of the DD Form 214: "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD-YYYYMMDD)." The evidence confirms that during the period covered by the DD Form 214 for the period ending 6 June 2003, the applicant served in Afghanistan during the period 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010562
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provided that a general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. When authorized, it was issued to a Soldier whose military record was satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant 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 Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010563
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show his final Date Initially Entered Military Service (DIEMS) as 10 September 1979; that his retirement pay plan be changed from High-3 to Final Pay based on his DIEMS; and that he be provided all back retirement pay due as a result of this correction. A copy of a DD Form 4, dated 10 September 1979, shows the applicant entered into an ROTC scholarship contract, was appointed a scholarship cadet, and enlisted in the U.S....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010568
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Other documents prepared during his induction processing, including a DD Form 98 (Armed Forces Security Questionnaire), DD Form 369 (Police Records Check), and DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), all list his middle name as he now claims is correct minus the letter a in the eighth character. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010569
The applicant states the following: * She had a break in service from 1 October 2009 through 7 October 2009 through no fault of her own * She requested transfer to the Active Army Reserve 6 months prior to her discharge from active duty * She was informed there was a problem with the scrolling system in 2009 * She did not show up on the scroll until 6 October 2009 * She should have been listed on the scroll in June or July 2009 * She could not be assigned to a unit since she was listed on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010570
The applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record), in pertinent part, shows in: a. item 5 (Oversea Service) that he served for 3 months in Korea from 24 July 1978 through 1 November 1978; b. item 6 (Military Occupational Specialties) that he was awarded primary MOS 12B1O on 12 May 1977; c. item 18 (Appointments and Reductions) that he was: * promoted to SP4/E-4 with a date of rank (DOR) of 5 October 1978 * promoted to SGT/E-5 with a DOR of 12 April 1980 * reduced to SP4/E-4 with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010572
On 1 December 1992, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 16-5, by reason of inability to overcome locally imposed bar to reenlistment. The regulation, in effect at the time, states the reason for discharge based on separation code KGF is HQDA [Headquarters, Department of the Army] imposed bar to reenlistment; or locally imposed bar to reenlistment and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010575
On 17 August 2006, the commander of the 1st BSTB appointed an Investigating Officer (IO) pursuant to Army Regulation 15-6 to conduct an informal investigation into allegations of fraternization and an inappropriate relationship between the applicant and her supply sergeant. Furthermore, the battalion commander had the opportunity to consider all 17 of the sworn statements and determined that there was sufficient evidence to support a relief-for-cause action; e. there was no requirement to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010577
The applicant requests that he be awarded the appropriate number of Air Medals and that his secondary military occupational specialty (SMOS) of 67A1F be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant has not provided and his records do not contain orders awarding him the MOS of 67A1F. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Air Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010579
At the time he was using a topical cream for scars due to keloids from shrapnel wound. The evidence which shows the applicant was wounded by shrapnel was dated almost 12 years after he was released from active duty. Unfortunately, the preponderance of the evidence fails to support the applicant's contention that he was wounded in Vietnam as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010580
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. Medical proceedings, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by an appropriate military medical authority within 6 months of the Soldier's initial entrance on active duty for the Regular Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010582
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam. The witness statement clearly reports that the applicant received some injuries as a result of the explosion; however, there is no available evidence showing that the applicant ever received medical treatment for any such wounds. Furthermore, the evidence indicates that the cause of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010585
Records also show he went AWOL on 28 September 1972 and was returned to military control on 3 November 1972. In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood by requesting discharge he understood if the discharge request was approved, he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The applicant's contention that his undesirable discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge was carefully considered and it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010594
He was discharged on 16 July 2003 in pay grade E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 3, as a result of a conviction by court-martial. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant was convicted pursuant to his guilty pleas by a general court-martial on 31 July 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010597
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect his award of the Purple Heart. Additionally, the applicant claims he was awarded the Purple Heart in a field ceremony in Vietnam and, given the available evidence, it is reasonable to presume that such was the case. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to add the Purple Heart and the RVNGC with Palm Unit Citation and to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010598
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010598 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under Title 10, U.S. Code for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010599
On 6 July 1977, the applicant was notified of the proposed separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-37 (Expeditious Discharge Program) with a recommendation for a general discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 28 July 1977 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-37. ____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010600
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010600 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. As a result, the Board recommends that the Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he is authorized to use 54 days of PDMRA and receive all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010601
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010601 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. As a result, the Board recommends that the Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he is authorized to use 52 days of PDMRA and receive all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010602
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010602 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under Title 10, U.S. Code for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010603
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. _______ _ 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 | 20100010604
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010604 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under Title 10, U.S. Code for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010606
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. d. The applicant's statement shows that he requested that the discharge authority consider his 3 years and 7 months of service in the Army during which he was a good Soldier and executed his duties with pride and professionalism. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010609
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010609 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. As a result, the Board recommends that the Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he is authorized to use 54 days of PDMRA and receive all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010610
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and his NGB Form 22 (National Guard Bureau - Report of Separation and Record of Service) be corrected by adding his award of the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, Kentucky Service Ribbon with one Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Kentucky State Active Duty Ribbon. The applicant states he was reviewing his records and found that he had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010611
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010611 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. As a result, the Board recommends that the Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he is authorized to use 28 days of PDMRA and receive all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010613
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant contends his discharge under other than honorable conditions should be upgraded to an honorable discharge because he was young at the and has since lived an honorable life. Although the applicant's separation package was not available it is presumed that the Army's administrative processing of the applicant for discharge is correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010614
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010614 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. As a result, the Board recommends that the Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he is authorized to use 54 days of PDMRA and receive all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010616
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. _______ _ 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 | 20100010617
The applicants USAR Personnel Command Chronological Statement of Retirement Points, dated 23 October 2009, shows she had 15 years of creditable service for retired pay. On 23 October 2009, the applicant's application for retired pay was denied because she did not provide a 15-year letter, Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 letter. This correction of records may have an effect on the applicants SBP status/coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010621
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010621 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. As a result, the Board recommends that the Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he is authorized to use 24 days of PDMRA and receive all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010624
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010624 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under Title 10, U.S. Code for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010625
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010625 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. As a result, the Board recommends that the Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he is authorized to use 27 days of PDMRA and receive all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010627
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010627 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under Title 10, U.S. Code for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010631
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect he was retired by reason of physical disability rather than discharged by reason of physical disability. Title 10, U.S Code, section 1413a, CRSC provides, in pertinent part, that eligible members are those retirees who have 20 years of service for retired pay computation and who have disabilities that are the direct result of armed conflict, specially hazardous military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010633
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) 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 amending his DD Form 214 to show the last four digits of his SSN as 1189.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010635
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his earlier request for an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010636
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010636 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. As a result, the Board recommends that the Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he is authorized to use 54 days of PDMRA and receive all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010637
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010637 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. As a result, the Board recommends that the Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he is authorized to use 54 days of PDMRA and receive all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010641
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010641 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under Title 10, U.S. Code for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010643
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010643 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. As a result, the Board recommends that the Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that he is authorized to use 54 days of PDMRA and receive all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010644
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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100010644 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100010644 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010645
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states his Vietnam service dates in the remarks section of his DD Form 214 are incorrect. As such, he is entitled to have his DD Form 214 corrected to show this period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010646
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 September 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010646 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He was issued a DD Form 214 for both periods of active duty 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 | 20100010649
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010649 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010651
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100010651 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under Title 10, U.S. Code for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010652
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. When a discharge is ordered under this authority, a UOTHC discharge is considered appropriate. The ABCMR does not correct a properly-constituted military record to establish benefits from other agencies.