ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000590
His rater indicated that he had a physical profile dated April 1992, that he was undergoing medical evaluation for profile determination, and that his physical condition did not impair his performance. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before he or she can be medically retired or separated. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000595
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to delete "19830907-19960626" as a period of immediate reenlistment. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 18 of his DD Form 214 to delete the dates "19830907-19960626."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000596
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to an honorable discharge. This form further shows the applicant's character of service as bad conduct and that he completed 3 years, 7 months, and 29 days of creditable military service with 281 days of time lost. 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 | 20100000604
The applicant requests his discharge with a characterization of service as "uncharacterized" be changed to a characterization of service as "honorable" and the narrative reason for discharge be changed from "entry-level performance and conduct" to "medical." The applicant could not perform to Army physical fitness standards. If the Soldier does not meet retention standards, the case will be referred to a physical evaluation board (PEB) for further disposition and determination of fitness.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000609
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. However, his reconstructed record contains a copy of a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows his DOB as "28 June 1936." ___________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 | 20100000610
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) provides the specific authorities and reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. The SPD code JKK was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct for drug abuse. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was given a second chance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000623
The applicant requests correction of his records to reflect entitlement to Medical Corps (MC) Incentive Special Pay (ISP) from 1 October 2008 through 30 September 2009. Volume 7A, chapter 5, section 050301, of the Department of Defense Financial Management Regulation states that to be eligible for ISP a medical officer must be below the grade of O-7; have a current, valid, unrestricted license or approved waiver; have completed specialty qualification before 1 October 2008; and execute a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000626
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) and the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR). The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Orders and DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) for the MSM * Orders for the Air Assault Badge and ASI 2B * Statement of Wartime Service CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000635
The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. The only records available to this Board are the records provided by the applicant. The applicant contends his father should have been awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000638
The applicant requests, in effect, his last name in item 1 (Name) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 11 June 1986 be changed. All of the applicant's service personnel records show the last name R____. The applicant's enlistment record and service personnel records show the last name R____.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000643
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show three bronze service stars for his campaign participation during the Battle of the Bulge and the Bronze Star Medal with V Device. There are no orders in the applicants available service personnel records that show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with V Device. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000650
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and that he completed high school. The applicant's military records show that he enlisted in the Regular Army on 26 November 1975. Notwithstanding the letter provided by the applicant, there is no available evidence and the applicant has provided none to show he completed high school prior to his release from the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000656
The applicant states he was honorably discharged with a reentry code of 3 for no reason. Army Regulation 635-200 states 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. The "JFV" SPD code is the correct code for Soldiers separating under chapter 5-17 of Army Regulation 635-200.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000668
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending 21 September 1990, to delete the entry "Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm." However, the evidence of record also shows that the applicant's unit was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000671
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or discharge) to show he was awarded the Purple Heart (Second Oak Leaf Cluster). The applicant states: * He received his first Purple Heart by itself on 25 March 1968 * His second and third Purple Hearts were issued very close together (on 12 April 1968 and 23 April 1968) so he was awarded the Purple Heart with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster * He has three Purple Hearts, not two,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000677
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 September 2005 to show award of the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM) (2nd Award) and the Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA). Permanent Orders 112-1 and Military Personnel Awards Order Number 2005-107 show that the applicant was awarded two awards of the DMSM. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was assigned to this command during the period 28...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000678
The applicant states, in effect, he was assigned to an authorized MAJ position prior to, during, and after his selection for promotion to MAJ by the March 2006 promotion board. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was selected for promotion to MAJ by a Position Vacancy Board that was approved on 31 March 2006 and that he was ultimately promoted effective 30 June 2006 based on his assignment to an authorized MAJ position on that date. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000687
There is no evidence in the applicants records that show he was awarded the Legion of Merit. Evidence of record shows the applicant completed PLDC at Fort Polk in 1990. 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 by: a. deleting the Legion of Merit from item 13; b. deleting the EOD Specialized Marksmanship Course 1-93, 40 weeks; and the Warrior Leader Course 1990 from item 14; c. adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000688
The applicant contends that his request should be reconsidered in that his service at the USMA was active duty service authorized for inclusion in item 12c of his DD Form 214 because the U.S. Code states that the RA consists of persons whose continuous service on active duty in both peace and war includes cadets of the USMA. The evidence of record shows that: a. the U.S. Code provides that service as a cadet or midshipman may not be credited to any commissioned officer of the Army; b. the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000691
Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides, in pertinent part, for award of the American Defense Service Medal for service within the American Theater between 8 September 1939 and 7 December 1941 under orders to active duty for a period of 12 months or longer. The applicant was an active duty Soldier serving in the pay grade of E-7 at the time of his retirement on 1 October 2000; therefore he could not be eligible to receive the award of the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000695
Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) states that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11F, 11G, or 11H. However, there is no evidence in the available records that shows he engaged in active ground combat with an infantry unit of brigade or smaller size when he was in Vietnam. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000697
An SF 509 shows the applicant received three sutures for a laceration on 5 March 1969. The applicant's DA Form 20 and the CMAC Form 35 do not show that the applicant was wounded and his name is not listed on the Vietnam Casualty Roster. In the absence of evidence that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for such wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000698
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. However, evidence of record shows that the applicant voluntarily requested a discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, rather than face a court-martial offense.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000700
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 29 January 1979, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an under other than honorable conditions 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 | 20100000702
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the FSM was convicted. Therefore, the FSM's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000704
Copy 4 does not show the "Special Additional Information" section that contains the type of discharge, character of service, separation authority, separation code, reenlistment code, narrative reason for separation, and the dates of time lost during the period covered by the DD Form 214. It states, in pertinent part, that SPD code JKK is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, by reason of misconduct - abuse of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000705
After hearing testimony from the applicant and his counsel, the board recommended the applicant's discharge under other than honorable conditions for misconduct. The appropriate authority approved the recommendation on 28 January 1980 and directed that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-33b(1) for misconduct based on his frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil/military authorities. There is no evidence in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000706
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows during the applicant's assignment to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry, his unit was awarded the following awards: a. The applicant's request to have his DD Form 214 corrected to show the award of the Silver Star and Combat Infantryman Badge was carefully considered and there is sufficient evidence to grant relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000707
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's military personnel records do not contain any orders or other evidence showing award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. In addition, there are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military service records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000708
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his mailing address after separation as "Harvey, IL" instead of "Honolulu, HI." He provided a copy of his State identification card which shows his mailing address in Harvey, IL. As such, there is no provision to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his home of record as "Harvey, IL."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000709
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. On 3 October 1979, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in accordance with chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 and directed he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his discharge shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000710
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The FSM's military records were not available to the Board for review. Records show that the FSM was wounded during his service in WWI.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000711
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. The DD Form 214 shows the applicant held the rank of private/pay grade E-1 on the date of discharge and that he completed 1 year, 8 months, and 19 days of active military service. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for upgrade on his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000715
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), item 23a (Specialty Number and Title), and his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) to show his primary military occupational specialty (PMOS) as infantry gunner. The applicant's DA Form 20, item 22 (MOS), shows he was awarded PMOS 11C on 16 February 1968 and this entry is lined through. Neither the evidence submitted with the application nor the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000717
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 15 January 1992 to show: * Combat Infantryman Badge * Korea Defense Service Medal * Master Parachutist Badge * Marksmanship Sniper Course * Drop Zone Support Team Leader Course * Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Course 2. There are no orders in the applicant's records awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Master Parachutist Badge. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000721
His military medical records are not available for the Board's review. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), then in effect, provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded to any member of an Armed Force 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 has been wounded, killed, or who has died as a result of a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Evidence does show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000722
The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded from general to an honorable discharge. The applicant states he was discharged for the good of the service due to an injury and rather than to allow him to cross-train, he was allowed to leave the service. After consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, in lieu of a trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000723
The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 3, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), as a result of court-martial with a bad conduct discharge. The evidence of record shows he was 20 years of age at the time he enlisted, 23 years of age at the time he reenlisted, and 25 years of age at the time he committed his offenses that led to his discharge. The conviction and discharge were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000725
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. _____________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 | 20100000727
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's official military personnel file (OMPF) is void of orders or any other documents that indicate he was recommended for or awarded the AGCM, AM, MSM, PH, or the BSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of the AGCM for the period 27 September 1966 to 8 September 1969...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000728
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), Block 26 (Separation Code) and Block 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation). The applicant states he would like his DD Form 214 to show: * an SPD Code of "MBK" * a narrative reason for separation of "Completion of Active Service" 4. The applicant committed the offense of drunk driving and, under regulations then in effect, his narrative reason for separation was "Misconduct, Moral or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000729
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 4 March 1969, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000731
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel), dated 28 May 2009; and his Retiree Account Statement, effective 2 December 2009. The applicant contends that he did not know and was not informed that the SBP required a monthly premium. He will have a 1-year period beginning on 1 September 2011 in which to terminate his SBP enrollment, provided his spouse concurs.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000732
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100000732 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960) and to show he qualified with the .45 Caliber Pistol. The applicant's DD Form 214, Item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000733
The applicant requests a change of the narrative reason for her separation on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) from "completion of required active service" to "medical." Without a PEB, the applicant could not have been issued a medical discharge or separated/retired for physical disability. The purpose of the MEBD is to evaluate the Soldier's medical condition(s) as diagnosed during a medical examination to determine if they do or do not meet the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000735
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. It provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The Personnel Separations regulation in effect at the time of the applicants discharge provided that an under other than honorable discharge certificate was normally appropriate [emphasis added] if the individual was separated administratively; b.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000736
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows the following entries: * Item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty (AD) This Period), "79 05 29" * Item 12b (Separation Date This Period), "95 03 31" * Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period), "15 10 02" * Item 12d (Total Prior Active Service), "11 08 16" 7. He completed 2 years, 11 months, and 19 days of creditable active military service during this period of initial enlistment and he was issued a DD Form 214 to document this period of service. It provides...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000741
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100000741 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides, in support of his request, copies of the Board's decision in ABCMR Docket Number AR20090004471 and his DD Form 214. There is no documentation to support the applicant's request and no rationale to support the conclusion that the circumstance warrants the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000744
The applicant states he would like to have his record reviewed and corrected to afford him a physical disability retirement. The medical evaluation board recommended the case be referred to a physical evaluation board (PEB). He was diagnosed as having a bipolar-type schizoaffective disorder that existed prior to service (EPTS).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100000747
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100000747 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Maneuver Center of Excellence Orders 184-1, dated 3 July 2010, revoked Headquarters, U.S. Army Infantry Center Permanent Orders 087-216, dated 28 March 2001, awarding the applicant the Parachutist Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * removing Headquarters, U.S. Army Infantry Center...