ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010924
The applicant was discharged on 11 September 1980 with a BCD. _______ _ __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) AR20100010924 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100010924 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010925
The applicant states, in effect, that he believes his performance on active duty and the recognition he received during his service warrants award of the AGCM. The regulation also states, in pertinent part, that for first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950, a period of service of less than 3 years but more than 1 year qualifies for award of the AGCM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010926
On 6 December 1993, the separation authority waived administrative separation board and approved the recommendation for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b by reason of misconduct pattern of misconduct with service characterized as general under honorable discharge. However, the evidence of record does not support his claims. After review of the evidence of this case, it is determined that the applicant has not presented sufficient evidence which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010927
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). To be entitled to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the evidence must show that an individual held and served in an infantry MOS while assigned or attached to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size and must have served in active ground combat while assigned or attached to this infantry unit. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010928
The separation authority could issue an honorable discharge (HD) or GD if warranted by the member's overall record of service. The record further shows the applicant was counseled concerning his rights, and he voluntarily elected to waive his right to consideration of his case by a board of officers. It is also clear his record did not support the issuance of an HD or GD by the separation authority at the time of his discharge and does not support an upgrade of his discharge now.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010929
The applicant's military personnel records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 9 June 1959 for a period of 3 years and served continuously on active duty until he retired. Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 provides that during the Vietnam era, infantry specialties for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge were identified as MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. The applicant's records show he was assigned duties in MOS 76P and MOS 43E during his assignments in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010932
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) sets forth the policies and procedures for enlisted personnel separations. The character of the discharge is commensurate with the offence for which he requested discharge and is appropriate for the applicant's overall record of military service during his second enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010934
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant was discharged from active duty on 16 November 1979 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with a UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010935
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. 7. Review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS), an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010936
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 11 July 1983 with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant's record of service included adverse counseling statements and one nonjudicial punishment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010937
The applicant's military personnel records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 11 March 2003 for a period of 3 years. On 14 February 2010, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 4, by reason of completion of required active service. There is no evidence the applicant applied for enlistment in a Reserve component prior to his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010938
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides, in support of his application, copies of his DD Form 214, certificate for award of the Purple Heart, and orders for award of the Combat Action Badge. Section I (Assignment Information) of the applicant's Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) dated 8 March 2006 shows he was assigned in Italy for a period of 24 months commencing on 29 August 2002. c. Section VIII (Awards and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010939
It stated Reserve Component (RC) Soldiers mobilized onto active duty under Title 10 are performing "active Federal military service" and are therefore eligible to be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. The period of service for the Army Good Conduct Medal ends the last day the mobilized RC Soldier is on active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 13 of his DD Form 214 for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010940
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the records of her former spouse, a former service member (FSM), to show he elected former spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) at the time of retirement or that she submitted a deemed election request in a timely manner. The evidence of record shows the FSM elected SBP child coverage only at the time of his retirement on 31 March 2006. There is no evidence that the applicant notified DFAS within 1 year of the divorce and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010942
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a general discharge (GD). On 17 June 1998, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed he receive a UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010943
The applicant states: * he was tried and convicted by a general court-martial on 16 November 2006 on four separate charges * at that time he held the rank of staff sergeant/E-6 and had been selected for promotion by the 2006 Sergeant First Class Board * he was originally sentenced to 14 years of confinement, reduction to E-1, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and a dishonorable discharge * a rehearing on the sentence was ordered * the rehearing was conducted on 13 February 2007; two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010945
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record) to reflect the engagements/skirmishes he took part in and any medals he is due. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. His WD AGO Form 53, battles, engagements, skirmishes, and expeditions: contains the entry none recorded. 6.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010947
The unit commanded cited his reason as the applicant's ASAP failure with a subsequent DUI and the NJP for failing to report. His DD Form 214 shows he received a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 9-2, as an alcohol rehabilitation failure with a separation program designator (SPD) of JPD and an RE code of 4. It states that the SPD code of JPD is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010950
His Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) shows this promotion. Item 12i on his DD Form 214 shows the entry "2008 01 03" [3 January 2008]. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The DFAS information and the entry on the applicant's ERB which show the applicant was an E-4 effective 3 January 2010 are accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend items 4a, 4b, and 12i on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010954
Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show these unit awards. Records show the applicant participated in four campaigns during his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214 and b. adding the Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars, RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010965
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he served in Iraq from February 2003 to July 2003 and award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The evidence of records shows he served in a qualifying period of service for award of the GWOTSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the CIB * awarding him the Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010966
The applicant acknowledged receipt of a memorandum from his immediate commander notifying him he was being recommended for separation for unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued confirms he was discharged for unsatisfactory performance on 1 July 1986 in accordance with chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010970
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. It was awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of the Armed Forces or any civilian national of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, died or sustained wounds as a result of hostile action. In the absence of documentary evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010973
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his general discharge (GD) under honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). Clearly, the honorable nature of the applicants overall record of service was the basis for him receiving a GD instead of a UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010975
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel from active duty. However, the separation authority could direct a general discharge if such was merited by the member's overall record. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge or an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010976
The applicant contends that the disqualification memorandum for the AGCM that is filed in his OMPF should be removed because he was awarded the first award of the AGCM and the disqualification memorandum is invalid. c. There is no evidence of any adverse information in the applicant's OMPF that would potentially disqualify him for award of the first award of the AGCM. The Record of Proceedings and associated documents will not be filed in the individual's OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010977
The applicant requests the reason for his discharge be changed from hardship to disability. The evidence of record confirms the applicant voluntarily requested a hardship discharge in order to care for his family financially and to provide better medical benefits for his daughters. There is no evidence of record or independent evidence provided by the applicant indicating he suffered from a disabling medical condition that would have disqualified him from further service or warranted his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010978
He also states he was advised he could request an upgrade of his discharge to honorable 6 months after his discharge date. The commander also informed him that he intended to recommend he receive a General Discharge Certificate and advised him of his rights to consult with legal counsel to discuss the ramifications of this recommendation and to submit a statement in his own behalf, to decline the discharge, or to waive any of the aforementioned rights. On 2 January 1979, the separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010979
The applicant's DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows in Section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service) that he received a Good efficiency rating while attending his initial entry training during the period 18 November 1959 to 29 January 1960. Therefore, it would also be appropriate to add these badges to his DD Form 214 at this time. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010980
The applicant requests correction of his records to show all of the awards and decorations he was authorized to wear on his uniform at the time he was on active duty, including the Army Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and French Fourragere. There is no evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010981
He goes on to state that his discharge shows him as an E-3 and not as an E-5. The applicant's military records are not available for review. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010984
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Purple Heart. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned. ___________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 | 20100010985
The applicant requests correction of his record to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 10 August 1972 and was awarded military occupational specialty 11H (Infantry Direct Fire Crewman). Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and correct his DD Form 214 to show this medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010986
e. The Joint Alternate Service Board reviewed the applicant's official records and determined he would be required to serve 14 months of alternate service. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 26 September 1974, in accordance with the Special Presidential Proclamation and Department of Defense memorandum, with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. Thus, the evidence of record clearly shows the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010989
The applicant provides the following: * A copy of a social security card * A copy of Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 8320, dated 25 October 1968, Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division, for award of the Bronze Star Medal and certificate * A copy of a 101st Airborne Division Citation for award of the Army Commendation Medal * A copy of a Purple Heart certificate * A copy of his DD Form 214, dated 26 January 1971 * A copy of a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010990
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It does not show award of the PH and item 29 (Wounds Received as a Result of Action with Enemy Forces) contains the entry "None." _____________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 | 20100010991
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 14 August 1967. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam on 25 August 1968 and the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 14 August 1967...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010994
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) shows the entry "Misconduct - conviction by civil court." The evidence of record confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, as a result of his conviction by civil authorities; therefore, the narrative reason for separation shown on his DD Form 214 is correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010998
On 24 October 1978, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 1 November 1978 in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. The evidence of record also shows the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100010999
There is no evidence in the applicant's records to show he completed AIT and was awarded an MOS. Evidence of record shows the applicant's bonus and unit assignment to the 101st Airborne Division was contingent on him successfully completing AIT and being awarded an MOS, which did not occur. The applicant's record of service included 248 days of time lost due to being AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011002
The applicant requests his general under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to fully honorable. The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 10 July 1980 and was discharged on 31 May 1983 for immediate reenlistment. The applicant's service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011003
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant's request for discharge is not in his official military record. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011004
The applicant's military personnel records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 19 September 2000 for a period of 4 years. During eight of the above formal counseling sessions the applicant was advised that continued misconduct could be cause for action to involuntarily separate him from the service under the provisions of Chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations). On 29 January 2002, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011005
On 13 November 1987, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed he be issued a UOTHC Discharge Certificate. The applicant indicated in the statement submitted with his request for discharge that his mother's illness, his siblings, and other family problems contributed to him going AWOL. The applicant states it has been 20 plus years since his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011007
The applicant requests, in effect, payment of his Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (PSEB) in the amount of $7,500.00. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the USAR for a $7,500.00 PSEB. As a result, the Board recommends the applicant's records be corrected by: a. showing the applicant received an approved waiver to complete his required training outside the 24-month window, making him eligible to receive the Prior Service Enlistment Bonus; and b. paying to him the $7,500.00...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011008
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100011008 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged with a bad conduct discharge on 4 December 2006 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 3, as a result of a court-martial. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011009
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he deployed to Iraq in March 2003 and in 2005. The applicant's military pay records and NCOER are accepted as sufficient evidence to amend item 18 of his DD Form 214 to show the following entries: * "SERVICE IN KUWAIT/IRAQ FROM 20030311 - 20031016." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011011
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his initial DD Form 214 for the period 7 September 1966 to 28 June 1968 lists the following awards: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) 8. Records show he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, but it is not listed on his last DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011016
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. At the time of the applicant's separation, the SPD code of "JKQ" was used to represent misconduct under paragraph 14-12c of Army Regulation 635-200. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011019
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to accurately reflect the date he entered active duty and the total net active service period. The applicant states he entered active duty on 25 January 2004, the date he started the officer basic course (OBC). His DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty on 16 April 2004 and he was honorably discharged on 26 January 2008.