ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014167
This DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 and his service was characterized as under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC). Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) states the ABCMR begins its consideration of each case with the presumption of administrative regularity. The applicant's record includes a DD Form 214 documenting his service from 7 August 1961 to 28 November 1963.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014174
The applicant states the Fiscal Year 2004 Medical Special Pay message was not readily available in the field and he was unaware he could apply for and receive MSP/MISP to run concurrently with his post-residency fellowship training. In the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained from the Chief, Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Special Pay Branch which states that the applicant was eligible for a 2-year MSP/MISP effective 15 June 2004 through 14 June 2006, but for unknown...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014180
This time accounts for his first period of Regular Army active service and his 42 days of active service while in the Reserve components. A letter, dated 27 July 2010, from DFAS to a Member of Congress states, in pertinent part, the applicant's military records reflect he has 29 years, 3 months, and 11 days for his service base pay; the Department of the Army retired the applicant with 24 years, 4 months, and 26 days of total active service (service percent multiplier); and the service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014182
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. Approved campaigns are: * Liberation of Iraq (19 March 2003-1 May 2003) * Transition of Iraq (2 May 2003-28 June 2004) * Iraqi Governance (29 June 2004-15 December 2005) * National Resolution (16 December 2005-9 January 2007) * Iraqi Surge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014183
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his home of record (HOR) as TX. On 11 August 1992, his unit commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. The evidence of record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army and he reenlisted once...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014185
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100014185 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his Dishonorable Discharge (DD) be upgraded to an Honorable Discharge (HD).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014189
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100014189 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 | 20100014190
The applicant requests that the following awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty): * Master Parachutist Wings (correctly know as Master Parachutist Badge) * Guatemalan Master Parachutist Badge * Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon * Air Force Reserve Meritorious Service Ribbon * U.S. Air Force (USAF) Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Academy Graduate Ribbon * Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle Operator Train the Trainer Course 2. Item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014193
The applicant requests approval of Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB), under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his dependents. The policy states any member of the Armed Forces on or after 1 August 2009, who, at the time of the approval of the individuals request to transfer entitlement to educational assistance under this section, is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill: a. The applicant contends his records should be corrected to allow him an exception to policy to transfer his education...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014195
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he was not discharged from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). The orders stated he would be discharged or transferred to the Retired Reserve (if eligible) within 1 year of the effective date of the order unless he provided an MSO election form requesting to remain in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged from active duty in 1993.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014196
The applicant requests upgrade of his general under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 18 April 1994, the applicant was notified of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations -Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for patterns of misconduct. On 16 May 1994, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014197
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show the duty MOS in which he served while assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 502d Infantry in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) during the period 12 July to 18 August 1967. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military 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 | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014198
Counsel states: a. the applicant met/exceeded the requirements of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) on 16 April 2008 and he should have been retired due to his medical condition. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the ABCMR in Docket Number AR20090008450 on 1 December 2009. Therefore, it has been determined that the applicants separation on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014201
There are no orders in the applicant's military service records awarding him the Bronze Star Medal. There are also no orders available showing the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. In the absence of orders, the available evidence is insufficient for adding the Bronze Star Medal to the applicant's DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014202
The prevalence of illegal valium obtained by a member of the applicant's unit while he was present, the fact that his doctor could not remember prescribing him valium, and the fact that the applicant was unable to produce a prescription for valium are sufficient to show beyond a reasonable doubt he wrongfully used valium. However, as indicated in his commander's letter, dated 31 January 2007, he was being processed for separation based on his valium use in Iraq and a positive urinalysis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014206
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 16 January 1994 be corrected to show he was deployed during Operation Desert Storm. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) provides that when an active duty Soldier is deployed with his unit during the period covered by the DD Form 214, an entry will be made in item 18 (Remarks) to show the name of the country deployed to and the inclusive dates in YYYY/MM/DD format....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014207
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of Item 16 (High School Graduate or Equivalent) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show Yes instead of No. 2. The DD Form 214 issued to him at that time contains an X in the NO block of Item 16. Therefore, item 16 of the applicants DD Form 214 should be corrected accordingly at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014209
The applicant provides: * a self-authored letter, dated 28 April 2010 * Headquarters, 311th Evacuation Hospital (MUST) Orders 18-1, dated 27 July 1981 * Headquarters, 96th U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Order 89-29 * USAR Personnel Center Orders D-06-650316 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 135-180 (Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service), paragraph 2-11c states, in part, that the Retired Activities Directorate, U. S. Army Reserve Personnel Center (currently designated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014213
The applicant requests that his 28 April 2010 application be modified to show he is requesting that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 8 February 2007, be corrected to show award of the National Defense Service Medal, instead of changing his DD Form 214 to show: * 19K (M1 Armor Crewman) in item 11 (Primary Specialty) * 1 year and 5 months in item 12e (Total Prior Inactive Service) * M1 Armor Crewman, 14 Weeks, 1999 in item 14 (Military Education) 2....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014234
The applicant requests a change to his uncharacterized discharge to an honorable or a medical discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 provides the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within 6 months of the Soldier's initial entrance on active duty, that the condition would have permanently or temporarily disqualified the Soldier...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014238
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant's voluntary request for discharge specifically addresses the effects of a chapter 10 discharge and a discharge under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014239
Army Regulation 15-185 sets forth procedures for processing requests for correction of military records. On 2 March 1966, a board of officers met and recommended the applicant's discharge from the service because of unfitness with an undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) governs the evaluation of physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014243
The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, UCMJ) [hereafter referred to as the erroneous Article 15] from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant provides a copy of the erroneous Article 15 and the corrected Article 15. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the erroneous DA Form 2627 from his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014244
His service records show he was born on 27 January 1934 and he was appointed as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 13 May 1968 having had prior enlisted service. His record contains a memorandum from the USAR Personnel Center (ARPERCEN, later known as HRC)-St. Louis), dated 30 January 1986, which states he was considered for promotion to the grade of COL but was not recommended for promotion during the board that convened in October 1985. He submitted a memorandum from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014245
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), not the Regular Army (RA), during his active duty service in 1986 and 1987 while attending Warrant Officer Flight Training (WOFT). A DD Form 214 in the applicant's record shows he entered active duty in an enlisted status on 4 April 1986, he completed the Warrant Officer Rotary Wing Aviator Course in October 1987, and he was honorably...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014252
Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. With respect to his service in Vietnam, there is no evidence in his records and he did not provide any evidence that shows he served in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014253
The applicant requests correction of item 12a (Date Entered AD [Active Duty} This Period) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show 14 November 1973 instead of 10 February 1976. Item 12a of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows the entry "76 02 10" [10 February 1976]. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant enlisted in the RA on 14 November 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014260
In an email from the applicant, the staff of the Board was advised that the applicant was aware there was a retroactive payment necessary for participation in SBP under the open season should the Board grant relief. The applicant accepted a voluntary recall to active duty during the most recent SBP open season and has remained on active duty since that time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014261
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) to an honorable discharge (HD). Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an HD is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for upgrade of his UOTHC discharge to an HD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014266
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his date of rank (DOR) for captain, pay grade O-3, as 9 October 2008. The opinion stated: a. the FRB that convened on 9 October 2008 did not recommend the applicant for promotion based on the criteria in NGR 600-100; b. the FRB that convened on 14 May 2009 recommended the applicant for promotion to captain; c. Federal recognition was extended to the applicant on 16 September 2009; d. the applicant's request to back date his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014267
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 28 April 2007 to show 12 March 2011 [20110312] in item 6 (Reserve Obligation Termination Date). The applicant's military records show she enlisted in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) on 13 March 2003, enlisted in the Regular Army on 29 April 2003, and served 4 years in the Regular Army. Army Regulation 135-91 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014268
e. Should a Soldier depart theater for more than 31 days, the Soldier's BOG clock is temporarily placed in an inactive status until the Soldier returns to theater. Notwithstanding the advisory opinion, Involuntary AIP is based upon extension beyond 365 days of BOG in theater. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he was deployed under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12302, during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014276
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to a general discharge. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 3 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), as a result of court-martial. The evidence of record shows the applicant was 19 years of age at the time of his enlistment and nearly 21 years of age at the time he committed his offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014280
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. The applicant has stated there are two reasons to upgrade his discharge: the first is that he needs VA benefits; the second is that he fought in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014285
It states a bar is authorized for wear for each period of active Federal service as a member of the U.S. Army outside of the continental limits of the United States for the specific time frames and areas of operation cited in Army Regulation 670-1 or appropriate Department of the Army message. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served honorably during the period 6 April 1966 to 24 March 1968 and received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military service. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014287
The applicant states his military records do not reflect his orders for Vietnam. The applicants request to correct his DD Form 214 by adding his foreign service in Vietnam was carefully considered; however, it is not supported by the evidence of record. There is no evidence, and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence, to show he served in Vietnam at any time during his 3 years of active military service in the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014292
The applicant states, in effect, his current RE code of RE-3 should be changed to RE-2 to show he was qualified for enlistment/reenlistment in accordance with Army Regulation 600-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 5. They are required to process a request for waiver under the provisions of chapter 4, Army Regulation 601-210. The evidence of record confirms that his separation processing was accomplished in accordance with the applicable regulations, to include...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014295
The applicant requests an upgrade of her uncharacterized discharge to an honorable discharge and correction of the narrative reason for her separation from "entry level status performance and conduct" to "medical." The DD Form 214 she was issued confirms she was discharged from active duty by reason of entry level status performance and conduct in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, with an uncharacterized character of service. The service of Soldiers discharged from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014300
On 30 November 1977, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13-5a(1) with a General Discharge Certificate. The available evidence does not show the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. ___________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 | 20100014303
On 29 November 1982, he consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10 due to charges being preferred against him under the Uniform Code of Military Justice which authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014307
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. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged with a bad conduct discharge on 3 December 1979 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014310
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant was born on 27 January 1970 and enlisted in the Regular Army in Columbia, South Carolina on 7 January 1992 for a period of 3 years, airborne training, and training as a food service specialist. In order to justify correction of a military record the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board, or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear, that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014312
His military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 6 September 1967. The applicant requests his DD Form 214 be corrected to show the award of two additional Purple Hearts and his highest grade held as SGT/E-5. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 6 September 1967 to 5 September 1969 and the Purple Heart with 1st Oak Leaf...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014315
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's request that his DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect assignment to the 553d Engineer Company (FB) with MOS 62F2O was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support this request. The applicant was awarded MOS 71L on 12 February 1969 and that was his primary MOS when the DD Form 214 was issued on 19 March 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014316
There is no evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was awarded the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal or Iraq Campaign Medal. The evidence of record shows the applicant's unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation (Navy) for actions in Operation Iraqi Freedom Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014318
The applicant requests correction of his reentry eligibility (RE) code from RE-3 to RE-1 so he can reenter military service. On 22 April 2009, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct a pattern of misconduct. The board recommended that he be separated for a pattern of misconduct and issued a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014321
The separation authority approved the discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge, waived further rehabilitative efforts, and directed the applicant be reduced to the lowest enlisted pay grade. The applicant was accordingly discharged on 10 April 1985 with 7 years, 4 months, and 14 days of total active service with two days of time lost. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014328
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He was transferred to the United States Army Correctional Activity at Fort Riley, Kansas to serve his sentence. A characterization of under honorable conditions may be issued only when the reason for the Soldiers separation specifically allows such characterization.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014330
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Paragraph 3-11 stated a Soldier would be given a BCD pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial. There is no evidence of record and he submitted none concerning a determination of conscientious objector status.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014331
Counsel requests the following: a. reinstatement to active duty to complete two years of service towards retirement; b. two years of constructive service credit; and/or c. consideration for lieutenant colonel (LTC) by a special selection board (SSB); and/or d. transfer to the Retired Reserve. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12646(a) states if on the date prescribed for discharge or transfer from an active status a Reserve commissioned officer is entitled to be credited with at least 18, but...