ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012188
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100012188 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. _______ _ __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 | 20100012189
The applicant was released from active duty on August 1954 and no evidence is available which shows he was or was not paid MOP. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to grant the applicant the relief requested. _______ _ _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 | 20100012191
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant contends that his rank at his time of separation from active duty was SGT not SP5 as shown on his DD Form 214 with a separation date of 5 October 1971. Based on the evidence of record, the applicant was promoted to the rank of SGT on 8 February 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012193
The applicant requests $200.00 in separation (mustering out) pay plus interest. The applicant also provided a copy of a letter from DFAS, dated 15 February 2009, stating DFAS was returning his claim, Account Number ending in 0095, for amounts believed due from the United States. Based on the applicant's WD AGO 53-55 and the ACAO response to his claim, the evidence indicates the applicant did not initially receive the balance of his mustering out pay or even promptly after filing his claim...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012194
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Kuwait Liberation Medals for Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Kuwait Liberation Medal * adding to item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012196
The medical progress notes provided by the applicant contain references to him having reported that he sustained a wound to his left thigh while in Vietnam. The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for wounds incurred during his service in Vietnam. The information contained in the applicants medical progress notes recorded between 1996 and 2003, years after his separation from active duty, is not sufficient to confirm entitlement to the Purple Heart in the absence of medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012197
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. The available evidence clearly shows he was not married at the time of his retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that he was unmarried...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012199
On 16 December 1987, he was notified by his unit commander of his pending separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct (commission of a serious offense). There is no evidence indicating he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their terms of military service. Based on this record of indiscipline, his service clearly did not meet the standards of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012200
The applicant requests an upgrade of his U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) discharge from under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 26 August 1994, by memorandum sent via certified mail, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with chapter 7 of Army Regulation 135-178 (Separation of Enlisted Personnel) for misconduct commission of a serious offense (abuse of illegal drugs). On 27...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012201
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. Therefore, his record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general or honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012202
The applicant requests his general discharge from the Delaware Army National Guard be upgraded to honorable. On 24 September 1999, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an honorable discharge. Evidence of record shows the applicant, a sergeant, was discharged under honorable conditions (a general discharge) from the Delaware Army National Guard for misconduct (drug abuse).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012208
The applicants military record includes a Standard Form 93 (Report of Medical History) that shows he was diagnosed with a seizure disorder in 1973, for which he took 300 milligrams of Dilantin per day. On 30 September 1976, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, and directed he be issued a UD. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) the applicant was issued shows he was discharged...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012209
There is no evidence in his military records that shows the applicant served in Vietnam. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge or an honorable discharge. ___________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012210
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100012210 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 28 September 2001, the applicant was ordered to active duty for a period of 3 years in an AGR status. The requirement for the applicant to receive the specific SRB granted to her was for her to serve 6 years in the AGR in MOS 68J, not just for reenlisting in MOS 68J.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012213
She was honorably discharged from active duty in pay grade E-2 on 25 January 2010 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. Based on the foregoing, it would now be appropriate to correct her records to show she was honorably discharged from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, for other designated physical or mental conditions. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012218
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was retired due to physical disability. However, because his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) states he was separated due to physical disability with severance pay, he is denied a retirement. The PEB found the applicant unfit due to severe, progressive sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral, rated 20 percent disabling.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012221
He states his disability was caused by the military as stated in his line-of-duty (LOD) determinations, he had cause for referral to a medical evaluation board (MEB) and physical evaluation board (PEB), and yet he was released from active duty. The applicant provides: * Pacific Islands Health Care System Discharge Summary, dated 26 August 2009 * two VA Rating Decision packets * ARNG Retirement Points History Statement * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 11 August 2008 * Hawaii...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012223
Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. _________________________ 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 | 20100012227
The applicant states: * His failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations should be null and void since the government has decided to award 17,000 Purple Hearts to deceased POWs * Due to the fire in 1973 in St. Louis, MO and a fire in 1984 in Harrisburg, PA, that held PA veterans service records, it is quite clear the records are not complete * He had to engage in an exhaustive writing campaign with St. Louis to get the medals the FSM earned * He has read over 30 books on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012228
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous requests to transfer a 10 September 2006 general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) from the performance fiche of his official military personnel file (OMPF) to the restricted fiche. In that statement the imposing general officer noted the applicant's award of the Bronze Star Medal, an officer evaluation report, and the statement from the applicant's commander in Iraq and concluded, "it appears to me that the GOMOR I issued him has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012235
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received during World War II. The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence (the applicant's recounting of his service history) provided by the applicant indicates the FSM received shrapnel in his legs and left ankle.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012237
The applicant provides a copy of his certificate of achievement. Although copies of certificates of achievement or memoranda of record stating that a certificate of achievement has been awarded are filed in the OMPF, there is no distinguishing device authorized for wear to indicate receipt of a certificate of achievement and there is no provision to list a certificate of achievement on the DD Form 214. _______ _ X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012239
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100012239 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. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012245
The applicant requests correction of his 8 January 1991 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal, the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), and the "ARCON Medal" [presumed to be the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM)]. However, his military personnel file does not contain a copy of the certificate or orders awarding him the ARCOM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012247
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 March 1985 to show award of the Career Counselor Badge. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), then in effect, stated the Career Counselor Badge was authorized for wear by enlisted personnel assigned to authorized duty positions which required MOS 00E. Under the regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's retirement the Career...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012249
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Service) to show a third bronze service star with the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant contends he is entitled to correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and a third bronze service star for his participation in the Ardennes-Alsace...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012253
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. The available evidence of record does not support his contention that he is entitled to the award of the Purple Heart because they do not show that he was ever wounded while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action while he was in Vietnam. His name is not listed on the Vietnam Casualty Listing as being wounded in action and,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012256
The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not show he received the Purple Heart for wounds incurred in the Republic of Vietnam. This pamphlet shows that while the applicant was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry, his unit was awarded the following awards: (1) Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 1 September 1968 to 30 September 1970, by Department of the Army General Order (DAGO) 5, dated 1973; and (2) Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012266
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and correction of his records to show this award. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for awarding the applicant the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012271
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a fully honorable discharge. On 27 September 1976, he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. ___________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 | 20100012275
He states he was wounded when his unit came under attack while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. There is no evidence in the available record showing he was awarded the Purple Heart. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have been treated by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012282
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows that he was discharged on 18 October 2002, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13. Item 24 (Character of Service) confirms the applicant's discharge was Under Honorable Conditions (General) and item 28 confirms his discharge was for Unsatisfactory Performance. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the requirements and procedures for administrative discharge of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012283
d. 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. Records show the applicant participated in four campaign periods during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. 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 for the period 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012286
On 4 August 1971, the applicant's unit commander recommended that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 by reason of civil conviction. On 28 November 1972, the Army Discharge Review Board, after careful consideration of the applicant's case, denied his request for an upgrade of his UD. A UD was normally considered appropriate for members separated under this provision of the regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012289
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Army Achievement Medal and his secondary military occupational specialty (SMOS) 63B (Light Vehicle Wheel Mechanic). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012294
A review of documents contained in his military personnel records shows his social security number consistently appears as "XXX-XX-8XXX" throughout his tenure of service. The evidence from the Social Security Administration shows his social security number is "XXX-XX-8XXX." ___________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 | 20100012297
On 7 June 1978, the separation authority ordered the applicant's enlistment voided in accordance with paragraph 14-5a of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) and the applicant's release from military control by reason of fraudulent enlistment. Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) of this form shows the entry "00 00 00," item 24 (Character of Service) shows the entry "NA" (not applicable), and item 26 (Separation Code) shows the entry "YKG." The version...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012298
The discharge authority directed that the applicant be discharged from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-11 with an entry level status uncharacterized discharge. Paragraph 5-11 specifically provides that Soldiers who were not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness standards, when accepted for enlistment, or who became medically disqualified under these standards prior to entrance on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012300
He also requests, in effect, his service in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic be shown on his DD Form 214 and item 29 (Other Service Training Courses Successfully Completed) on his DD Form 214 be corrected to show he completed infantry training. Orders, dated 23 July 1964, show the applicant was assigned to Fort Ord, California for basic combat training. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to award of the Purple Heart or amending his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012301
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show he served as a security policeman with the 80th General Support Group (GSG) in Vietnam. The DD Form 214 that the applicant was issued at the time of his REFRAD shows he was assigned to the 560th General Supply Company in Vietnam and his MOS was 76P2O. The applicant's official records show he was assigned to the 560th General Supply Company the entire time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012302
There is no evidence in the available records to show the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. However, while a general discharge is authorized, it appears that in the applicants case a general discharge was unduly harsh under the circumstances as the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012304
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The military documents that are on file in his official military personnel file (OMPF) show that the applicant served and was released from the Army under the middle name of Richard. There is no evidence in his service personnel records to show he specifies he wanted to use the middle names shown on his birth certificate while he served on active duty in the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012305
The applicant requests his term of enlistment on his 25 June 2009 reenlistment contract be changed from INDEFINITE to 6 years. The applicant contends his reenlistment contract, dated 25 June 2009, should be changed from indefinite to 6 years. The change in the reenlistment policy providing for a 3 year, 6 year, or indefinite period of reenlistment for TPU, IMA, and IRR Soldiers was published over a year prior to the applicant's deployment and reenlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012317
His enlistment bonus for 6 years is shown as $2,000.00 with the stipulation of payment as follows: a. initial payment of one half of the total after receiving his secondary school diploma, completing IADT, and qualifying in an MOS; and b. two subsequent payments of one quarter of the total upon completion of the 2nd and 4th years of service; 3. With his completion of MOS training, the applicant met the final requirement for the enlistment bonus. Payment of the total $2,000.00 is not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012319
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100012319 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests the military records of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he enrolled in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for spouse coverage and that she be paid the SBP annuity. The evidence of record shows the applicant signed a DA Form 4240 in December 1991 acknowledging she had been fully informed and counseled...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012320
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states the following: * he was honorably discharged from the New Jersey Army National Guard (NJARNG) on 26 June 2008 and he was assigned an RE code of 3 * he did not find know he had been discharged until he accessed his records over a month after he had been discharged * it took the Medical Holding Company over a year to provide him copies of their documents and he disagrees with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012322
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The records contain no evidence or any general orders awarding the FSM the Purple Heart and his name is not listed on the Vietnam casualty roster. Regrettably, in the absence of such evidence there is no basis for granting the applicants request to award the FSM the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012323
The applicant requests that Special Court-Martial Order Number 17, dated 19 December 2003, be removed from the restricted file of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Military Personnel Information Management/Records) states the restricted file (R fiche) must be permanently kept to: * Maintain an unbroken, historical record of a Soldiers service, conduct, duty performance, and evaluation periods * Record investigation reports * Record appellate action *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012325
On 27 April 2005, the applicant's commander recommended her separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17. Army Regulation 635-200 further states, in pertinent part, 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. These individuals can best advise a former service member of the needs of the military at the time and are responsible for processing enlistment waivers.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012330
The applicant requests the following awards: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) 2. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Decorations and Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding...