ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012874
He was found medically qualified for separation consideration under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). The separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial on 6 April 1977 and directed issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. There is no documentary evidence to show the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012879
The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. In the absence of derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service and correct his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012882
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect award of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM). She goes on to state that her DD Form 214 does not reflect the ICM, but she did receive the medal. The Board determined the evidence presented is sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012891
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his dates of service in the Army and that he was a Vietnam Era veteran. The applicant's DD Form 214 properly shows the time he served on active duty for training. ___________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 | 20100012900
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. There is no evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Thus, the citation the applicant provides is insufficient as a basis for correction of his records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012904
The applicant states his retirement orders were amended to show completion of the contested period of active service. His DD Form 214 shows the following entries: * Item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period), "1986 09 04" * Item 12b (Separation Date This Period), "2007 09 30" * Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period), "20 06 05" * Item 12d (Total Prior Active Service), "000 04 01" * Item 12e (Total Prior Inactive Service), "000 08 22" 7. Item 12 shows the Record of Service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012910
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 26 November 1973, the convening/separation authority approved the request for discharge and directed the applicant be discharged under the provisions of paragraph 13-5a(1) of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of unfitness and that he be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The evidence of record shows he was 17 years of age at the time of his enlistment and between 20 and 21 years of age at the time of his various offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012913
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB). In this case, the applicant's record contains no documentary evidence that confirms he satisfied the EFMB testing requirements, or that he was ever awarded the EFMB by proper authority on permanent orders while serving on active duty. Therefore, the available evidence is insufficient to support correction of his DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012915
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows he served a qualifying period in Bosnia during Operation Joint Endeavor for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal which is not shown on his records; therefore, he is entitled to the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. The evidence of record shows he was awarded two awards of the Army Achievement Medal, neither...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012917
The applicant provides his: * DD Form 214 * DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record - Part II) * Orders Number 5-6, awarding him the Army Commendation Medal * Orders Number 4-11, awarding him the Army Achievement Medal * A Certificate of Commendation showing he served with distinction with VII Corps among the coalition forces fighting for the liberation of Kuwait * A Certificate of Commendation for earning the Recruiter Ring * A Certificate of Training for successfully completing the 62E...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012921
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Presidential Unit Citation and Army Commendation Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Presidential Unit Citation (known as the Distinguished Unit Citation until 3 November 1966) is awarded for extraordinary heroism in action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012927
The opinion points out: * the applicant was board selected for Regular Army Nurse Corps on 2 June 2009 in the grade of second lieutenant with 11 months and 22 days of constructive credit for RN work experience * he did not meet any of the conditions to receive constructive credit for prior commissioned service * RN work experience is earned for full-time employment from the date of initial licensure up to the board selection date at a ratio of 1:2 days, up to a maximum of 3 years of credit *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012928
The applicant states that after conducting research, he determined he could correct his record through the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to show award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal in lieu of his already-awarded Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. His DD Form 214 shows he served in the country of Afghanistan for more than 30 consecutive days after 24 October 2001. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012932
On 14 July 2009, the Active Component lieutenant colonel (LTC) promotion selection board results were released, and the applicant was selected for promotion to LTC. The RECOMMENDATION in Docket Number AR20090012774 should be amended to reflect the date of her "new" discharge from the Regular Army (i.e., 26 July 2009); to show she was placed on the appropriate Reserve promotion list, and to delete references to an SSB. BOARD VOTE: ___X____ ___X____ ____X__ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012933
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * he attended the school for military occupational specialty (MOS) 31S (Satellite Communications Systems Operator-Maintainer) and to show he received both tactical and strategic training because the course was later split into two courses * he completed school for additional skill identifier (ASI) 1C (Satellite Network Controller) * he completed basic combat training (BCT) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012934
The applicant requests he receive 2 years of constructive service credit for his Master of Science in information systems degree and 3 years for work experience, and that his appointment in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) be corrected to the rank of first lieutenant. HRC recommended the applicant be awarded 5 years constructive service credit toward his entry grade credit for the attainment of his master's degree and subsequent prior professional experience that will be directly used by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012938
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show two awards of the Air Medal and the Basic Aviation Badge (formerly known as the Aircraft Crew Member Badge). The applicants service record does not contain any orders for award of the Air Medal. Although the applicant provided award certificates for the Air Medal, absent orders authorizing him two awards of the Air Medal these documents alone are not sufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012941
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his foreign service for Lebanon and all related awards and decorations. The applicants request for correction of his records to show his foreign service in Lebanon and all related awards and decorations was carefully considered and was found to be partially supported by the evidence of record. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012943
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant was discharged on 27 September 1977 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 for misconduct AWOL/desertion. On 21 February 1978, the Army Discharge Review Board upgraded the applicants service from undesirable to general under honorable conditions under the Department of Defense (DOD) Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012944
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct Service Number and military occupational specialty (MOS). The evidence of record also shows that his Service Number is incorrectly recorded in item 2 of his DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows that the primary MOS code number and title will be entered in item 23a of the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012945
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records were not made available to the Board. ___________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 | 20100012952
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. There is no evidence in the available records to show he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012955
The delay in his promotion to CPT was addressed by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) which granted him relief in an earlier decision by adjusting his DOR as CPT to 1 March 2002. It appears he was deployed at the time (he was on active duty from 21 January 2003 through 7 July 2003) and the Tennessee ARNG made an election on his behalf to delay his promotion until 26 November 2005 with a stipulation that his name would remain on the promotion list for 3 years from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012958
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. He waived the 72 hours waiting period and stated he did his time in Vietnam and he had a good military record before going AWOL. On 6 August 1975, the applicant's unit commander recommended disapproval of the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012960
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her records to show approval for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) benefits. Incurring disabilities while in a theater of operations or in training exercises is not, in and of itself, sufficient to grant a military retiree CRSC. Without evidence to establish a direct, causal relationship to the applicants disabilities to war or the simulation of war, there is insufficient basis in which to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012962
The applicant requests correction of his 31 December 2000 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service duty in Germany and Korea. Although the exact dates of the applicant's service in Germany and Korea are unknown, his ORB verifies he served 34 months in Germany and 12 months in Korea. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show 3 years and 10 months of foreign service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012964
Title 37, U.S. Code, section 303a(e)(1) states a member who receives a bonus shall repay an amount equal to the unearned portion of the bonus if the member fails to satisfy the eligibility requirements and may not receive any unpaid amounts of the bonus after the member fails to satisfy the requirements, unless the Secretary concerned determines that the imposition of the repayment requirement and termination of the payment of unpaid amounts of the bonus would be contrary to a personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012973
The DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 29 March 2001 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The applicant was assigned an RE code of "4" based on the fact that he was discharged...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012976
She was advised of her right to remain in the service or to request separation in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200. On 10 July 1989, the applicant personally signed a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) requesting an immediate separation from the Regular Army under the provisions of chapter 8, Army Regulation 635-200. c. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012978
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the: * Army Commendation Medal * Italian Parachutist Badge * Parachutist Badge with one bronze service star * Iraq Campaign Medal with arrowhead and two bronze service stars 2. The applicant has submitted sufficient evidence showing he is authorized the following awards and they should be included on his DD Form 214: * Army Commendation Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012979
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded to any member of an Armed Force who was wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States. There is no evidence in his available records and the applicant has not provided any evidence showing he sustained severe frostbite during combat operations in December 1944.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012981
Item 12 (Military Occupational Specialty) of his WD AGO Form 100 shows he served in MOS's 657, 303 (Hospital Orderly), and 861 (Surgical Technician). There is also no evidence that shows he was awarded the Combat Medical Badge. Army regulations in effect at the time show the Combat Medical Badge was awarded to enlisted medical aidmen who accompanied the infantryman into battle and shared the experiences unique to the infantry in combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012983
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 May 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100012983 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was discharged from active duty and was not given the opportunity to use the PDMRA days that he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under Title 10, U.S. Code for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012984
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 10 January 2008, he was notified by his unit commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c for commission of a serious offense with a general under honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012986
He further acknowledged that if he received a discharge certificate/character of service which was less than honorable, he could make an application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or the ABCMR for an upgrade of his discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 29 October 1981 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-33b(1) by reason of misconduct, frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil/military authorities, with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012987
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. An Undesirable Discharge Certificate would normally be furnished an individual who was discharged for the good of the Service. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012994
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 shows he completed 1 year, 11 months, and 19 days of creditable active service. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Germany from on or about 21 November 1962 to on or about 18 May 1964.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012998
The board recommended that she: * Not be retained in Army ROTC as a scholarship or non-scholarship cadet * Be disenrolled from Army ROTC * Not be released from the ROTC contractual obligation * Not be ordered to active duty in an enlisted status * Be ordered to repay her debt 14. (9) A memorandum dated 2 May 2007 from the CG, USACC informed the applicant of her disenrollment from the ROTC Program, and ordered her to repay the advanced educational assistance provided by the Army for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100012999
An advisory opinion stated that the effective date and DOR should be adjusted to reflect the date the applicant reached the maximum time in grade (TIG) as a captain, which was on 1 December 2008. The available evidence shows the applicant was promoted to captain on 1 December 2001. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard records and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending NGB Special Orders Number 262 AR to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013015
The May 1972 version of the regulation in effect when the applicant retired stated that the DD Form 214 was prepared for all Soldiers at the time of their separation from the Active Army. At the time of the applicant's retirement, Army Regulation 635-5 did not require carrying forward all awards received to the latest DD Form 214. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 August 1973 to show the Parachutist Badge which was reflected on his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013020
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100013020 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Counsel states the evidence shows: a. Counsel contends the Board's conclusion regarding the applicant's promotion to SGM was "speculative at best."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013022
The applicant, the grandson of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show his rank as sergeant (SGT) and he served as a military policeman (MP). His grandfather's tombstone should show the rank of SGT and not private (PVT) and he served as an MP. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant has provided insufficient evidence to support...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013025
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant states a packet for awarding the CIB for service in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) was rejected by the U.S. Army Human Resources Command Military Awards Branch due to a lack of supporting documents indicating his unit was "engaged in active ground combat to close with and destroy the enemy with direct fires." The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013026
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Paragraph 14-12c (2) of the regulation also provided for the separation of Soldiers for commission of a serious offense such as the abuse of illegal drugs.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013027
BOARD DATE: 7 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100013027 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013031
The applicant requests correction of his records to show three awards of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not provide any evidence which shows he was ever treated for any wounds sustained as a result of hostile action. In the absence of evidence that he was treated for such wounds and that the medical treatment was made a matter of official record, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of any Purple Hearts.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013032
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) with an effective date of 4 September 1979 be corrected to show he was authorized the: * Cold War Victory Medal (determined to be the Cold War Recognition Certificate) * American Defense Service Medal * Overseas Service Ribbon * Honorable Service Medal (determined to be the Army Lapel Button) 2. Based on this information, the applicants request for the Cold War Recognition Certificate will not be discussed any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013033
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable or a general discharge. There is no evidence in the available record, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence, sufficient to show that black-out spells contributed to his acts of indiscipline. _______ _ __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 | 20100013034
The applicant requests correction to the records of his father, a former service member (FSM), to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. The FSMs military records are not available to the Board for review. There is also no evidence to show the FSM was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and thereby making him eligible for award of the Bronze Star Medal based on this award for his service during World War II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013036
On 5 May 1972, the separation authority approved the recommendation for separation and directed that the applicant be furnished an undesirable discharge. On 10 May 1972, while in an AWOL status, the applicant was separated with an undesirable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness due to his involvement in frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. On 14 April 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's...