ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000468
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his uncharacterized discharge be changed to a medical discharge. On 13 June 1988, the applicant was evaluated at the Community Mental Health Service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000471
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. A characterization of under honorable conditions may be issued only when the reason for the Soldiers separation specifically allows such characterization. When separated within the first 180 days, service is usually not characterized unless the circumstances of the separation warrant an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000474
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to an honorable discharge (HD). On 16 October 1973, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant on the date of his discharge shows that he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 11-2, after completing a total of 9 months and 9 days of creditable active military service and accruing 222 days of time lost.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000478
His records indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. This program, known as the DOD SDRP, required, in the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, that a discharge upgrade to either honorable or general be issued in the case of any individual who had either completed a normal tour of duty in Southeast Asia, been wounded in action, been awarded a military decoration other than a service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000483
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show a separation code, reentry eligibility (RE) code, and narrative reason for separation which would allow enlistment. The memorandum provided findings and recommendations including that the applicant suffered from a personality disorder under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), paragraph 5-13. On 25 August 1993, the applicant was advised by his commander that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000490
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * service in Southwest Asia (SWA) starting on 26 December 1990 vice 26 January 1991 * the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) with 3 bronze service stars vice 2 bronze service stars 2. The applicant provides a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 7 May 1991 and signed by his commander, showing his service in SWA from 0600 hours, 26 December 1990 through 1900 hours, 27...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000491
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was entitled to receive constructive service credit for his 7 or more years of extensive practical experience as a minister when he joined the military in 1998. DA Form 4037-E (Officer Record Brief) shows that the applicant was promoted on 2 June 2004 to the rank of captain, pay grade O-3, as a chaplain. Furthermore, the applicant did not qualify for constructive credit in 2003 when he had a total of 12 years experience...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000492
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 21 June 1994, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed that he be given an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Furthermore, the evidence of record shows the applicant had a period of AWOL in August/September 1993, well before the March 1994 accident 5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000493
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100000493 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, his military records be corrected by canceling his Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) participation for spouse and children coverage. The applicant states: * He received a Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) in December 2009 showing he was charged $95.33 for RCSBP * He did not retire until his 60th birthday * He retired while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000494
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. The applicant now feels he should have received a physical disability retirement based on the fact that the board did not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000496
The applicant requests, in two separate applications, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add the following: * Drill Sergeant Identification Badge * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar * 18th Airborne Combat Patch * Special Qualification Identifier (SQI) "X" 2. The applicant provides a copy of: * his DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 November 2005 * his DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * a memorandum from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000497
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant was notified of the company commander's intention to initiate separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct and that the least favorable discharge he could receive would be general under honorable conditions. The separation authority waived any further counseling or rehabilitation requirements and directed that the applicant be separated with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000501
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. However, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged, on 9 April 1974, under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) in lieu of a court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. However, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000505
Counsel states that the applicant wants his DD form 214 corrected to add a Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal as awards for his service in the Republic of Vietnam. While the available evidence is insufficient to correct the applicant's records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal, this in no way affects his right to pursue his claim for this award by submitting a request through his Member of Congress under the provisions of 10 USC 1130. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000506
The applicant requests correction of item 9 (Date of Birth) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was born on 24 December 1951 instead of 24 January 1951. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), DD Form 1584 (National Agency Check Request), DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), and all other official personnel and medical record documents show he was born on 24 December 1951. Clearly there was an administrative error made...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000509
The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 29 (Qualification in Arms) that he qualified Marksman with the M-16 rifle on 29 December 1966; b. item 31 (Foreign Service) that he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 16 February 1967 through 7 April 1969; c. item 38 (Record of Assignments) that he was assigned to: (1) Signal Company, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, from 21 February through 7 May 1967; (2) Headquarters and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000511
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show all awards he is entitled to receive. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) of the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal and that General Orders Number 32, dated 9 October 1944, awarded him the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000513
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There are no records in the applicant's military records which indicate he was wounded in action. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart, that he was wounded as a result of hostile action, or that he received medical treatment for a wound.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000516
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his one year of service in the Republic of Vietnam and the receipt of any Vietnam service medals to which he is entitled as a result of this foreign service. Therefore, he is entitled to have his DD Form 214 corrected to show these unit awards. Records show he was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his service in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000517
The applicant states, in effect, that she was assigned an RE code of "3" at the time of her discharge. Enlisted personnel separated by reason of a personality disorder receive a separation code of JFX and an RE code of 3. 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 | 20100000518
The applicant states he should be granted 24 months constructive credit for his work experience and that his commissioning date to 1LT should be adjusted to 26 November 2002 because he had a qualifying Master's Degree. He had a Master's of Science Degree with 10 years of work experience at the time he was boarded for 72D and wants this corrected in his record. Further, his date of rank to 2LT, 26 November 2002, is correct and constructive credit for his work experience was probably not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000520
On 26 April 1976, the applicant consulted with counsel and voluntarily requested a discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 (Discharge for the Good of the Service). On 28 April 1976, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. The evidence of record shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000521
The applicant requests he be awarded the Combat Action Badge (CAB). In a subsequent letter to the Board, the applicant stated that he believes that he was denied the CAB based on a misunderstanding of one of the requirements for award of the CAB: that the Soldier must be personally present and actively engaging or being engaged by the enemy. It is evident that HRC determined for award of the CAB, it must be established that a Soldier could have been wounded in the attack.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000525
The copy of the BCF sent to the applicant by AHRC includes both the incorrect and corrected OERs. Evidence indicates an incorrect OER was present in the applicant's BCF at the time he was considered for promotion to colonel. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by placing his record before a duly-constituted SSB for promotion consideration to colonel under the criteria followed by the FY 2008 USAR Colonel JAG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000526
The applicant was berated by the PMS, and was told to start going to class and to pull his grades up enough to pass. Counsel states that during Christmas break the applicant was given an ultimatum from his PMS that he had to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), go to all of his classes, and graduate on time or he would be disenrolled. The investigating officer told the applicant he was being disenrolled for cheating but there was never any opportunity for the applicant to hear the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000533
The unit commander also indicated he initiated action to separate the applicant from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unfitness. However, on 31 August 1973, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-5a(1), with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions and issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000534
Item 3 (Social Security Number) of his DD Form 214 shows his social security number as "XXX-XX-X9XX." Evidence from the U.S. Social Security Administration shows his social security number is "XXX-XX-X1XX." Therefore, he is entitled to have his DD Form 214 corrected to show his social security number as "XXX-XX-X1XX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000535
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 and the rank/grade of specialist five (SP5)/E-5. His DA Form 20 does not show any entry in Item 40 (Wounds) or list the Purple Heart in Item 41 (Awards and Decorations). It further stated that the source documents for entering information on the DD Form 214 would be the DA Form 20 or documents properly filed in the Soldier's Official...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000536
The applicant states that: a. his award of the CAB is not listed on his DD Form 214; and b. his MOS should show that he was an engineer and not a carpenter. The applicant requests award of the CAB. The evidence of record shows the applicant was trained in and served as a carpentry masonry specialist in MOS 21W for more than 2 years as evidenced by the entries contained on his ERB and DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000539
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of the last DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) of his deceased father, a former service member (FSM), to show the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, Prisoner of War Medal, and any Vietnam and Korea awards not already listed. This regulation: a. states that for item 24 of the DD Form 214 enter from section 9, DA Form 20,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000542
The applicant provides: * a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) for the Army Commendation Medal for the period 3 April 1970 - 17 September 1971 * a citation for award of the Army Commendation Medal CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. This letter order states, "By direction of the Secretary of the Army" the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service during the period April 1970 to September 1971. _______ _ X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000546
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There are no documents in the available records that show the applicant was promoted to the rank of SPC/E-4. The evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to PFC/E-3 in September 1990.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000549
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 1 (Name and Service Number) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show his SSN. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000553
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. ___________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000557
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a fully honorable discharge. However, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 4 April 1973 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) in lieu of a court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. However, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000558
The applicant requests correction of item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), item 23 (Type of Separation), item 26 (Separation Code), and item 27 (Reentry Code) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 19 September 2007. By regulation, all awards earned during military service as of the date of separation from active duty will be entered in item 13 of the DD Form 214. The evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000561
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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 reason for discharge. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that he was issued the wrong RE code at the time of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000563
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100000563 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. In the absence of evidence to show otherwise, it is concluded that the Soldiers who were recommended for promotion to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000564
c. This same regulation states that a bronze service star will be awarded for wear on the Vietnam Service Medal for participation in each campaign. Permanent orders awarded him the Meritorious Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious service which is not listed on his final DD Form 214; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his final DD Form 214 to show this award. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000565
The VA, however, is not required by law to determine medical unfitness for further military service. The evidence of record shows the applicant's separation processing under the provisions of paragraph 5-13, Army Regulation 635-200, was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulation. The medical evidence of record and the independent medical evidence provided by the applicant shows she was treated for various illnesses while serving on active duty; however, the evidence fails to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000568
Army Regulation 635-200 provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. In his request for discharge for the good of the service, the applicant stated he would continue to go AWOL if his discharge was not approved. After his request for discharge was approved he again went AWOL and was discharged without returning to military control.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000569
The applicant provides copies of: * his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) with an effective date of 23 May 1977 * item 35 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military personnel records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 28 May 1974 for a period of 3 years. The applicant contends he should be awarded the Overseas Service Ribbon and his duty MOS in item 35 of his DA Form 2-1 should be 63C.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000573
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, his disqualifying conduct and efficiency ratings were not outweighed by subsequent honest and faithful service that would have warranted the issue of an HD at the time of his separation or that would support an upgrade of his discharge at this late date. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000577
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, his records contain a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 08 February 1974 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial, with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. However, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000578
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect award of the Iraq Campaign Medal, Combat Action Badge, and all other decorations he may be entitled to receive. His DD Form 214 shows he was honorably released from active duty on 18 September 2004 and awarded the ARCOM, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000579
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100000579 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. On 2 July 1980, the applicant's unit commander notified the applicant of his recommendation for separation from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000581
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 18 June 1991, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, and directed he be given an under other than honorable conditions discharge. At the time of the applicant's separation, an under other than honorable conditions discharge was appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000582
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. He was discharged on 18 June 1980 for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with a character of service of 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 | 20100000584
On 16 November 1978, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. His service was not consistent with Army standards of acceptable personal conduct and performance of duty by military personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000585
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Contrary to the applicant's assertion that he was not allowed to face his charges, the record clearly shows after a court-marital charge was preferred against the applicant, he consulted with legal counsel and after being properly advised of the basis for the contemplated court-martial and it effects, the effects of a UOTHC discharge and of the rights available to him, he voluntarily requested...