ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013993
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. On 22 March 1971, court-martial charges were preferred against the applicant for these two periods of AWOL. On 8 March 1971, after consulting with counsel and being advised of his rights and options, the applicant submitted a formal request, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) , chapter 10, discharge for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013994
There are no orders for the Purple Heart in the applicants service personnel records. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100013996
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service during two deployments and award of the Parachutist Badge. It states, in pertinent part, that: a. the total amount of foreign service completed during their continuous period of active service will be entered as "YYYY MM DD" in item 12f of the form; b. all decorations, badges, citations, and campaign ribbons awarded and authorized for all periods of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014001
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect his: a. deployments to Iraq in 2007 and New Orleans in 2005; b. completion of the Combatives Trainer Course - Level I; and c. his awards of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM), Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM), Army Service Ribbon (ASR), Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR), and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014002
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100014002 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Based on her performance during this rating period, I do not recommend her for promotion at this time. The legal review lists eight IO findings: (1) she received three formal counselings in writing; (2) she initiated contact and spoke with the G-1 regarding her interest in her rater's position without first asking her chain of command for permission; (3) she did not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014004
Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) in effect at the time stated that only the awards for the current period of service would be entered on the DD Forms 214 from 1953 to January 1967. While the applicant submitted records showing he was awarded two BSM's, both of those decorations were awarded prior to 3 May 1961, the date he commenced his final period of active service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014006
The applicant requests, in effect, that his assigned disability rating from the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) be reassessed, that all of his disabilities be evaluated and that he be assigned a disability rating of 30 or more percent and retired by reason of physical disability. The VA Rating Decision provided by the applicant with his application shows that he was granted an 80% disability rating by the VA effective 21 May 2009. However under current standards he would receive a 30%...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014011
The applicant provides his DD Form 214, DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) and certificate for award of the Army Commendation Medal, and certificates awarding him two awards of the Army Achievement Medal CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and two bronze service stars to be worn on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014012
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Army Achievement Medal (AAM), Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), and any other awards she may be entitled to based on her participation in various military campaigns, exercises, and attachment to a Reserve unit. There are no orders or any other evidence in her official military personnel file (OMPF) that indicate she was awarded or recommended...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014015
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's service personnel records are void of any evidence and he has not provided any evidence showing he was either recommended for or awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, or Air Assault Badge. The applicant contends that his records were burned and that within his records was the evidence to correct his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014024
A DA Form 4856 (Developmental Counseling Form), dated 5 January 2009, shows the applicant was counseled by her company commander for her inability to adapt to the military environment due to constantly being "on code" since arriving to basic combat training (BCT). The evidence shows the applicant's commander recommended her separation based on her refusal to complete training. Her records do not show she was suffering from any medically unfitting condition that would have required her to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014025
He states he was never notified of a chapter action and was wrongfully discharged under Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14. He provides the following: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * Memorandum, Subject: Appearance Before a PEB, with a request for Temporary Duty (TDY) orders and instructions, dated 22 June 2004 * Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) Case Report...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014029
The applicant provides a VA rating decision which shows he was granted service-connection and rated 60% disabling. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014030
In his voluntary request for discharge, the applicant indicated he understood by requesting discharge that the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge was authorized. On 20 December 1991, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed he be discharged UOTHC. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for an upgrade of his UOTHC discharge to a GD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014032
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that block 7b (Home of Record at Time of Entry) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 July 1991 be corrected to show El Paso, Texas, instead of Frederick, Maryland. "Home of Record" is the place recorded as the home of record of the Soldier when commissioned, appointed, enlisted, or ordered to a tour of active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014033
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100014033 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant consulted with counsel and voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. On 22 December 2006, the applicant was separated with a UOTHC discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014035
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100014035 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The only foreign unit award for which he qualifies is the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation which was issued to HHT, 7th Battalion, 17th Cavalry, for the period 1 January 1969-30 September 1970 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 6, dated 1974. On 11 January 2010, the applicant submitted a request for correction of his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014040
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to changing the applicant's military records, to include the DD Form 214, to reflect the name and gender change. _______ _ _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 | 20100014043
There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. (2) The applicant served a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal from 4 August 1954 to 17 November 1955. Records show the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014045
She states she requested a waiver to retain her rank of LTC upon her retirement, but her request was not processed in timely manner. E-mail from the Chief, PAD, dated 29 June 2009, to the applicant stated the approval authority for her request to retain her rank of LTC was the Secretary of the Army. Evidence of record further shows she submitted her request for retirement and a TIG waiver in April 2009 with a requested retirement date of 1 September 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014048
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previously denied request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his period of deployment to the Persian Gulf [Southwest Asia] and the receipt of any awards or decorations to which he is entitled as a result of this service in the country of Iraq while assigned to Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment, XVIII Airborne Corps. Army Regulation 600-8-22, in pertinent part,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014051
The applicant requests correction of item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his reason for separation was due to a service-connected disability. The applicant states, in effect: * The narrative reason for separation shown on his DD Form 214 is incorrect * His service medical records prove that an inaccurate diagnosis was made at the time of his discharge * He was not diagnosed by a licensed psychologist *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014052
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 27 March 1986 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, misconduct, abuse of illegal drugs. Additionally, paragraph 14-3 states that an under other than honorable discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014055
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provided a memorandum for award of the AFEM for Operation Uphold Democracy (Haiti), dated 5 January 1995, and a list of eligible deployed Soldiers. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the AFEM and HSM to her DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014056
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100014056 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014058
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was eligible for non-regular retirement. His Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPC) Form 249-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points), dated 28 September 2010, shows he had 22 years of qualifying service for retired pay purposes. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. redistributing 7 points to RYE 13 January 1988, making this RYE a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014061
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his middle name as "Harry" instead of "Harrel." The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army using the middle name of "Harrel." __________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 | 20100014063
The JFTR indicates that retirement transportation and travel entitlements will be used within 1 year of retirement; however, it also provides for extensions of this entitlement in 1-year increments up to 5 additional years. Notwithstanding the G-4's advisory opinion that extension is not authorized, it seems appropriate to approve the applicant's request for extension and reinstatement of his HHG shipment entitlements through 30 June 2011 (3 years after his retirement). As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014067
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. Item 36 (Service Outside Continental United States and Return) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he departed the United States for the ETO on 10 January 1945. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014069
Counsel requests the applicant's military records be corrected to change the reason for his separation from administrative separation under Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations), paragraph 5-17, to reflect a medical retirement with a disability rating of at least 50 percent under Title 10, U.S. Code (USC) 1201, Army Regulation 40-400 (Patient Administration), Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness), and Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014075
The applicant requests award of the Bronze Star Medal for valor, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Purple Heart. On 22 January 1971, the applicant's special forces detachment commander submitted a U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Form 157-R (Recommendation for Decoration for Valor or Merit) recommending the applicant for the Silver Star for his actions during the period 20 October 1970-1 November 1970. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014076
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 23 July 1974 to show he entered active duty on 6 May 1968. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 23 July 1974. His records also show he reenlisted in the RA on 24 July 1970 for a period of 4 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014079
The applicant provided a self-authored statement, sleep study, and a letter from a physician as new evidence that will be considered by the Board. This office stated that there was insufficient evidence to conclude that a PEB would have found the applicant unfit for sleep apnea in 2000 and that military disability compensation can only be provided if there was a finding of unfitness for that condition. The opinion stated the applicant: * was separated from the military with severance pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014086
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214, deployment orders, Deployment Environmental Surveillance Program Internet document extract, and an undated memorandum, subject: Certification of Operation Desert Storm Participation. It indicates the applicant participated in Desert Storm from 28 September 1990 to 3 April 1991 while assigned to Service Battery, 5th Battalion, 18th Field Artillery...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014087
The evidence shows that he was awarded two ARCOMs during the period 3 January 2003 and 8 July 2005. The evidence shows he received two ARCOMs for outstanding or meritorious service; however, the OIF ARCOM was specifically recommended for achievement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. rescinding and removing USAHRC Permanent Orders 238-33, dated 26 August 2009, from his official military personnel file...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014088
The applicant requests that his discharge be voided and that he be reinstated to active duty. On 8 May 2003, he was advised by his unit commander that he was initiating action to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 14-12b for a pattern of misconduct with an other than honorable conditions discharge. He was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 614-200, chapter 14 for a pattern of misconduct with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014103
Paragraph 2-4 of Army Regulation 635-5 also indicates that for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, the following statement will be entered in item 18 of the DD Form 214: "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD-YYYYMMDD)." Therefore, he is entitled to the following corrections to his DD Form 214: * Item 13, to show award of the Kosovo Campaign Medal and the NATO Medal with one bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014104
On 10 October 2008, an informal PEB considered his case and found his condition prevented him from performing his duties and determined that he was physically unfit due to spinal stenosis L5-S1. Army Regulation 635-40 establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014107
The applicant requests correction of his DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a third award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM), the Kuwait Liberation Medal, and Cold War Victory Medals [interpreted to mean the Cold War Recognition Certificate]. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show a third award of the AAM. Based on this information, the applicants request for the Cold War Recognition Certificate will not be discussed further...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014108
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of: * Purple Heart * Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) 2. Additionally, there is no evidence in the available record which shows the applicant was either recommended for or awarded the CIB. Although the evidence of record shows the applicant served in an infantry MOS during his tour of duty in the RVN, his record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014116
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. He completed 2 years, 10 months, and 15 days of creditable active military service. 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 | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014122
m. On 26 April 2007, General W------ provided an administrative LOR, dated 25 April 2005, to the applicant for making a false sworn statement to the IO appointed to conduct an Army Regulation (AR) 15-6 (Procedures for Investigating Officers and Boards of Officers) investigation when he told the IO that: (1) "the first time [he] had heard about the possibility that CPL T-------'s death may have been by friendly fire was from Colonel (COL) K.K. An Army Special Review Boards, Arlington,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014123
BOARD DATE: 14 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100014123 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. 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, dated 28...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014140
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of block 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she was separated because of a service connected disability and not because of unsatisfactory performance. Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness) provides that for an individual to be found unfit by reason of physical disability, he must be unable to perform the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014143
There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014145
There is no evidence of record to show the applicant had been tried and/or convicted by a court-martial. However, the applicants DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 23 May 1980 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014147
The applicant requests his discharge be upgraded to honorable. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014156
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 Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. It appears the separation authority determined that the applicant's overall service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty to warrant recommendation of an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014162
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his DD Form 214 be corrected to show completion of the NCOA Course and additional marksmanship qualification badges for the carbine, pistol, M-1 rifle, and submachine gun. Army Regulation 635-5 does not authorize entries of letters of appreciation on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014163
The applicant requests authorization for any applicable awards for service in the Republic of Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that in addition to the awards already shown on...