ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011027
Army Regulation 635-200 states that a separation will be described as an entry level separation with service uncharacterized if processing is initiated while a Soldier is in entry level status. The regulation states the reason for discharge based on separation code "KFN" is "Disability, Existed Prior to Service-Medical Board" and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-40, chapter 5. __________X__ ____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011029
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he entered military service on 2 February 1985. An electronic PQR shows the applicant's pay entry basic date (PEBD) as "850202" [2 February 1985]. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 with a separation date of 14 September 2000 incorrectly shows the date he entered active duty for this period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011035
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 26 July 2004, the applicant submitted a DD Form 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge or Dismissal from the Armed Forces of the United States) to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) requesting recharacterization of his discharge under other than honorable conditions. On 9 March 2005 after careful consideration of the applicant's military records and all other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011037
The applicants military records are not available to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) for review. The applicant's enlisted record and his Honorable Discharge Certificate show the spelling of his last name as "U____." The fact that the applicant is now submitting a birth certificate showing a different spelling is not sufficient justification to change his military records as they were originally constituted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011042
The applicant requests his separation code and reentry (RE) code be changed. However, his records contain a request for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial dated 14 October 2004. He was discharged on 28 October 2004 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011043
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: * NPRC Service Request All Details, dated 7 June 2007 * Corrected Statement of Service, dated 7 November 2007 * Troy Michigan Police Department Accident Report * Recruiter Letter, dated 23 October 2007 * Initial Active Duty for Training (IADT) Orders * Medical Review Letter CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 10 December 2008, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), after reviewing all available military records and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011050
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), Item 12 (Record of Service), to show his time on active duty for Basic Training (BT) and Advanced Individual Training (AIT) for military occupational specialty (MOS) 09L (Translator Aide). The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the USAR on 8 December 2006 and he served through 24 May 2007 for a period of 5 months and 17 days. The evidence shows he was issued a DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011052
The DD Form 214 showed in: * item 11 - MOS 11B - 0 years and 0 months * item 12a (Date entered AD (active duty) this period - 1983 04 20 (1983 April 20) * item 12c (Net Active Service This Period - 0020 00 11 (20 years, zero months, and 11 days) * item 15b - an "X" is marked in the "No" block 7. Therefore, the period he served in MOS 11B is 14 years and 12 days and item 11 of his last DD Form 214 should be corrected to show 14 years. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011089
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The maximum punishments are as follows: * dereliction of duty (Article 92), 6 months of confinement * making false official statements (Article 107), forfeiture of all pay and allowances and confinement for 5 years * adultery (Article 134), forfeiture of all pay and allowances and confinement for 1 year d. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) prescribes that SPD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011101
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 10 December 1987, the unit commander notified the applicant of separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct commission of a serious offense. 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 | 20100011103
The applicant requests, in effect, his discharge under the Expeditious Discharge Program be changed to a medical discharge. The applicant states he was seen several times by various medical personnel for mental and physical problems he suffered while in the Army. 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 | 20100011108
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was administratively discharged on 25 October 1991, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, by reason of unsatisfactory performance. ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011114
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 22 January 1992, the separation authority approved the FSM's voluntary request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011122
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of three Army Achievement Medals (AAM) and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011127
Within the applicant's official military personnel file (OMPF) is a DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) that shows the entry "11 FEB 48" [11 February 1948] in item 15 (Date of Birth). Therefore, it would appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 with a separation date of 5 January 1970 to show the applicant's date of birth as 11 February 1948. With this official correction, there is no further action required by this Board for the combined forms, his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011129
The applicant requests payment of an officer accession bonus in the amount of $10,000. On 15 January 2008, the applicant completed a Written Agreement Officer Accession Bonus Acknowledgment in connection with his appointment as an officer whereby he acknowledged he was entitled to a bonus as a member of the USAR Selected Reserve and agreed to serve in the Selected Reserve for 6 years at which time he would receive a bonus in the amount of $10,000 in one lump sum payment upon successful...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011136
The applicant, the former spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, that she be designated as the annuitant of the FSM's Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). The FSM's record contains a copy of a DA Form 4240 (Data for Payment of Retired Army Personnel), signed and witnessed on 15 February 1991, which shows in part V (SBP Election), item 15 that he declined SBP coverage for his spouse and minor children. In the absence of evidence that the FSM ever elected former...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011138
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Evidence shows his last permanent appointment was to PFC/E-3, which is appropriately entered in item 30 of his DD Form 214. However, the permanent pay grade and date of appointment, if different from items 5a and 5b, will be entered in item 30, as correctly reflected on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011141
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded. Special Court-Martial Order Number 32, Headquarters, U.S. Army Armor Center and Fort Knox, Fort Knox, KY, dated 2 February 1989, affirmed the sentence to a bad conduct discharge, confinement for 2 months, and reduction to pay grade E-1 adjudged on 22 August 1988, as promulgated in Special Court-Martial Order Number 88, Headquarters, 7th Infantry Division (Light) and Fort Ord, dated 8 September 1988. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011144
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show completion of the combat engineer course and to include his combat (expeditionary) medals and Global War on Terror (GWOT) awards. Therefore, it would be appropriate correct item 13 of his DD Form 214 to show these awards. As a result, it would be appropriate to correct item 14 of his DD Form 214 to show this course.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011147
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states that acceptance of the NATO Medal has been approved for U.S. military personnel who serve under NATO command or operational control in direct support of the above NATO operations. Therefore, in the absence of a NATO Certificate or sufficient evidence to show that he was, in fact, presented with a NATO Medal, there appears to be no basis to grant his request at this time. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011150
On 1 April 1985, at Camp Casey, Korea, a board of officers convened to hear testimony and review evidence pertaining to whether the applicant should be discharged from the Army for unsatisfactory performance. There is no record the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board seeking a discharge upgrade during that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 provides that Soldiers with more than 6 years of total active and Reserve military service at the time of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011152
Title 26, U.S. Code, section 104, states that the term "combat-related injury" means personal injury or sickness which is incurred as a direct result of armed conflict, while engaged in extra hazardous service under conditions simulating war, or which is caused by an instrumentality of war. A determination that a disability is the result of an instrumentality of war may be made if the disability was incurred in any period of service as a result of such diverse causes as wounds caused by a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011155
On 16 August 1967, while in basic combat training, nonjudicial punishment (NJP) was imposed against the applicant for failure to repair. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 4 October 1968 with an under honorable conditions (a general) discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, for fraudulent entry. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011159
The applicant provides a DA Form 705 which shows she passed the APFT on 19 November 2006. Therefore, her record should be corrected to show she was promoted to CPT with a DOR and effective date of 19 November 2006 and entitlement to all back pay and allowances due as a result of this adjustment. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. promoting her to captain (CPT)/O-3 with a DOR and effective date of 19...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011160
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. His 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. There is no evidence in the record, or provided by the applicant, that shows he was diagnosed with a brain tumor or that such medical condition was the origin of his misconduct while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011161
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and orders removing him from the Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL) effective 16 March 2005 in support of this application. U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency Orders D75-04, dated 16 March 2005, removed the applicant from the TDRL and permanently retired him effective 17 March 2005. In the absence of promotion orders or a leave and earnings statement showing he held the rank of SPC/E-4 at the time of his separation, it cannot be established...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011163
These orders show the applicant's retired grade as SFC with a date of rank of 1 April 1995. Based on the evidence of record, the applicant was conditionally promoted to SFC/E-7 with the understanding that he was required to complete ANCOC to validate and maintain his promotion. __________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 | 20100011165
The applicant states: * It was never brought to her attention until now that she had to change the SBP election from spouse to former spouse * As far as she knew the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) got a copy of the divorce decree which shows she was supposed to be the SBP beneficiary * The FSM was paying for her to receive the SBP annuity * Two days before the FSM died he talked to their sons about his will and he told them that his civil service retirement and his Virginia...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011166
General Orders Number 458, Headquarters Fort Hood, dated 27 March 1970, as provided by the applicant, indicate that he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal for the period 1 May 1967 through 30 May 1970 [more than 3 years]. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show award of the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011169
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100011169 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provided a copy of his retirement award recommendation which shows he was recommended for the Meritorious Service Medal; however, the award was downgraded and approved for the Army Commendation Medal. Further, commanders may recommend a Soldier's name be removed from a DA recommended list at any time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011170
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows: * he held MOS (military occupational specialty) 1745 (infantryman) * he served 11 months and 23 days of foreign service * his most significant unit assignment was 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, Korea * he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, Korean Service Medal with 1 bronze service star, and the United Nations Service Medal * item 29 (Wounds) contains the entry "NONE" * he was honorably separated as a corporal on 11 March 1953 * he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011172
The applicant requests: a. reconsideration of his previous application for correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), and b. correction of his record to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of his record to show award of the CIB and BSM. The evidence of record does not show the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011173
The applicant requests correction of his latest DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show all of his active duty service. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted on 15 June 1971 for 3 years. The applicant's DD Form 214 effective 18 September 1973 shows he had completed 2 years, 3 months, and 4 days of creditable active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011175
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011176
The applicant requests award of the Basic Aviation Badge and correction of item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this award. It stated that 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 and, for the first award only, upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011178
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general under honorable conditions discharge. The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded so he may reenter military 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 | 20100011180
A DD Form 4 (Enlistment or Reenlistment Agreement) contained in his records shows on 19 January 1985 he reenlisted for 6 years in the USAR. Since the DA Form 1380 shows he earned retirement points and since he was given an NCO Evaluation Report through May 1991, he obviously thought he was still in an active status in the USAR, it would be appropriate to: a. revoke the order discharging him from the Ready Reserve effective 18 January 1991; b. show he executed an extension of enlistment for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011185
The applicant requests his military records be corrected to reflect his proper social security number (SSN). However, a copy of this Record of Proceedings will be filed in the applicant's Official Military Personnel File so as to clarify the difference between the SSN in his military records and the SSN he is currently assigned. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100011185 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011186
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's enlistment documents do not include an SSN and his early records are identified only by the applicant's Army Service Number. _______ _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 | 20100011187
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. 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 | 20100011188
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22, paragraph 9-13, shows the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. The applicant qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and he served in four campaigns during his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011192
The applicant's record contains a copy of a DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet), dated 10 July 1971, that shows that the FSM was charged under Article 86, UCMJ for being AWOL as of 11 June 1971. The DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, under separation program number (SPN) 246 [Discharge for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial], with issuance of a DD Form 258A (Undesirable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011196
He reenlisted on 27 July 1976, served through 31 October 1993, and was provided a DD Form 214 for this period of service. This DD Form 214 covered his period of service from his reenlistment on 27 July 1976 through his retirement on 31 October 1993. As a result, the Board recommends that all the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Item 15 of the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 26 July 1976 to show he entered AD on 27 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011204
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100011204 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 13 March 1978, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant's record of service shows he was AWOL 92 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011210
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His service record does not contain evidence which shows he served in direct support of operations in Vietnam. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to grant award of the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011212
The applicant states, in effect: * It was the FSM's wish for her to be his SBP beneficiary * The FSM would have turned 60 years of age on 21 August 2009 * DD Form 1883 (Survivor Benefit Plan Election Certificate) was signed and submitted * She was the spouse of a service member who served 33 years in the Army and the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and sacrifices were made mutually * They were married for 37 years * The FSM served in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Air Medal 3. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011217
The applicant's enlistment packet contains a DA Form 3286-40 (Statements for Enlistment - Delayed Entry Program) showing he chose the U.S. Army Airborne enlistment option with a cash bonus of $2,500 and school course 11B1O - Infantryman. Army Regulation 601-280 (Army Reenlistment Program), in effect at the time, provided the RE codes for use in item 27 of DD Form 214. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for an upgrade of his UOTHC discharge and change of his RE code.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011232
However, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged, on 28 February 1973, under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) in lieu of a court-martial with a UD. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. However, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100011236
In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood that if the discharge request were approved, he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under...