ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014333
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. On 16 April 1983, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the applicant be furnished an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014335
The applicant requests correction of item 4b (Pay Grade) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 11 June 1985 to show E-7 instead of E-6. On 1 June 1981, the U.S. Army Military Personnel Center, Alexandria, VA, published Orders 82-1 announcing the applicant's promotion from SSG/E-6 to sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7, effective 1 July 1981 and with a date of rank (DOR) as 5 June 1981. _______ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014337
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100014337 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides copies of his application for Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC); the Human Resources Command's 7 April 2010 denial of that request; his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty); a DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board Proceedings), dated 19 December 1980; and the 12 May 2005 and 28 January 2010 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014338
The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 27 March 1969. Item 23 (Specialty Number and Title) of his DD Form 214 shows his MOS as 11C; however, there is no evidence of record that shows he was awarded MOS 11C as his primary MOS. Regretfully, in the absence of conclusive evidence that the applicant held an infantry MOS and actively participated in combat while assigned to an infantry unit, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014339
The applicant states he met other forward observers (artillery) who had been awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge while at a reunion for the 4th Infantry Division. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge or combat infantry pay in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014340
The applicant provides: * A letter to the Army Review Boards Agency, dated 16 July 2009 * A website printout of the criteria for award of the Purple Heart contained in Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), dated 25 February 1995 * DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), dated 15 May 2009 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 31 January 2005 * A legal review of his Line of Duty Investigation (LODI), dated 15 May 2009 * LODI...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014341
On 8 December 1969, he was discharged with a character of service of under conditions other than honorable and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Based on this record of indiscipline, his service clearly did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014343
Records show the applicant participated in four campaigns during his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the VSM with two bronze service stars from his DD Form 214; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st award) for the period 12 November 1965 to 8 November 1968; c. adding the ARCOM, VUA, Army Good Conduct Medal (1st award), VSM with four bronze service stars, and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014344
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was placed on the Retired List in the pay grade E-8. Army Regulation 135-180 (Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service), paragraph 2-11c states that the Retired Activities Directorate, U. S. Army Reserve Personnel Center will screen each retirement applicant's record to determine the highest grade held by him or her during his or her military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014346
The applicant requests that item 30 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected by deleting the periods of lost time from 27 March to 14 October 1969 and 5 to 19 March 1970. The evidence of record shows the applicant was reported in an AWOL status from 27 March 1969 to 14 October 1969. The evidence of record shows he was convicted by a special court-martial on 5 March 1970 and he was sentenced to confinement at hard labor...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014347
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request to correct his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XX7-40-XXXX" instead of "XX2-01-XXXX." The applicant provides copies of the following: * his social security card, reissued on 27 November 2009 * his DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Incorporated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014349
On 12 February 1992, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive an under other than honorable discharge. 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. _______ _ _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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014350
The applicant did not provide any evidence. On 9 March 1987, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of unsatisfactory performance with the issuance of a general discharge under honorable conditions. Her general discharge is commensurate with her overall record of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014351
The designated military operations and dates of eligibility for this award are specified in Army Regulation 600-8-22 and show that the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal was awarded for service in Lebanon from 1 July 1958 to 1 November 1958. Although records show the applicant served in Turkey from 10 August to 18 October 1958, there are no designated awards for such service during his period of service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014354
A DFAS General Counsel finding provided to the Board states, in pertinent part: * Upon review of all documentation, it was concluded there is no evidence to support a common law marriage between the FSM and applicant prior to his retirement or any time thereafter * The FSM and applicant have been together since 1972 * While he was not married to the applicant at the time of his retirement, the FSM appears to have claimed her as his spouse for SBP purposes in 1977 * In a letter, dated 11...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014355
Item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star, Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Parachutist Badge, one overseas service bar, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. General orders awarded the applicantÂ’s unit of assignment the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014358
She transferred from an Army ROTC Program to a Navy ROTC Program at the same university. She contends her Navy ROTC enrollment and current active duty service should fulfill her obligation under her breached Army ROTC contract. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending her ROTC scholarship contract to show she would satisfy the $28,170.00 debt under the original terms of the ROTC contract by successfully...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014362
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In the decisional document, the BVA states that the applicant's service medical records show that, in January 1970, he received medical treatment for a fragment wound to his left leg. If the applicant is able to obtain copies of his service medical records that clearly show his wounds where incurred as a result of hostile actions, he should resubmit an application to this Board, including that evidence.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014363
The applicant provides a DD Forms 214, DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), NCO Academy Certificate, DA Form 24 (Service Record), DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record), and a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record). It is evident that an error was made in the preparation of his DD Form 214 in that it shows he entered active duty in June 1958 and not June 1957. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014364
The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his WD AGO Form 53-55 by adding the Bronze Star Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. _______ _ __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 | 20100014366
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his dates of foreign service. The applicant states his DD Form 214 shows his foreign service in time but does not provide the actual dates of that service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding in Item 18 of his DD Form 214 the entry: SERVICE IN SAUDI ARABIA FROM 19900926 TO 19910309.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014367
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014368
The review stated, in pertinent part, since he indicated he had no fixed CO beliefs in item 3 of his DD Form 1966 it showed a clear lack of sincerity with respect to his beliefs and he may have fraudulently enlisted under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel). On 23 November 1990, the commander notified the applicant that separation action was being initiated to discharge him for fraudulent enlistment with a general discharge. The regulation states that military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014369
He was recommended for administrative separation under the provisions of chapter 9 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations). The immediate commander cited the specific reason as the applicant's positive drug tests and his poor potential for rehabilitation for drug abuse as evidenced by his continued abuse which rendered him a drug abuse rehabilitation failure. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued confirms he was discharged by reason...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014371
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. There is no indication that the applicant 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014373
His service record does not contain any orders or other evidence showing he was awarded a second Purple Heart. Individuals who had qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal or the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and were evacuated prior to completing six months of service due to wounds resulting from hostile action were entitled to award of the Vietnam Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014375
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 October 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100014375 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014380
The applicant requests the Officer Evaluation Report (OER) and all related documents for the period 6 July 2006 thru 22 April 2007, hereafter referred to as the referred OER, be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Therefore, his record should be corrected by removing the memorandum dated 28 July 2007, Subject: Response to Rebuttal of OER, Rating Period 6 July 2006 thru 22 April 2007 from the applicant's record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014381
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014383
The applicant requests his financial records and his retirement certificate be corrected to show his first name as Edward instead of Edeard. Therefore, it is appropriate to issue the applicant a new retirement certificate showing his first name as Edward. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * amending HRC AHRC-PAP-T Orders P11-911800, dated 30 November 2009, placing him on the Retired List effective 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014385
In the years following her discharge she continued to abuse alcohol. The applicant's military records show she enlisted in the Regular Army, in pay grade E-1, on 31 October 1984, for 4 years. She was discharged in pay grade E-1 on 5 December 1985, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, by reason of alcohol abuse - rehabilitation failure, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014391
The available evidence does not show he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for this period of service from 21 October 1998 to 20 October 2001. The evidence also shows he completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award) from 21 October 1998 to 20 October 2001. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from Item 12f of his DD Form 214 the entry "00 00...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014392
His commander informed him he was recommending a bar to reenlistment and discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13 or 14. A Summary of Proceedings shows the applicant's counsel objected to consideration of his 201 File (Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ)) on the grounds that Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-8 stated characterization of service should be determined solely by the current term of service, but...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014394
There are no orders in the available records that show the applicant was awarded the CIB. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Although he submitted letters stating he went on combat patrols, his records do not show he was ever awarded either an infantry MOS or signal MOS O5B, no orders ever published awarding him the CIB, nor is there any evidence that shows he was assigned to an infantry ground combat unit or participated in enemy action. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014395
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was appointed as a chaplain in the rank/grade of captain (CPT)/O-3 effective 8 March 1998 with a date of rank of 23 May 1995; to adjust his effective date and date of rank for major (MAJ)/O-4 to 23 May 2002; and to have his records considered by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for promotion to lieutenant colonel (LTC)/O-5, under the 2007 criteria. The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014399
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCM), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal, and Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA). A review of unit awards records maintained by the U.S. Army Human Resources Command Awards and Decorations Branch does not show any unit awards were granted for service in support of Operation Nomad Vigil. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014403
Because his DOR to MAJ was not annotated on the order announcing Federal recognition, he did not appear before the LTC selection board until 2005 and he was selected for promotion with an effective date of 18 January 2006. c. Because of the error in his DOR for MAJ, his DOR for LTC is also incorrect and should be 30 June 2004. The official noted that his DOR to MAJ was corrected by NGB Special Orders Number 177 AR (Extract) to reflect his maximum time in grade (TIG) as a CPT as required by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014405
The applicant requests that the characterization of service shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from "uncharacterized" to "honorable." The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was released from IADT under the provisions of chapter 4 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of expiration of term of service with an uncharacterized character of service. A Soldier being separated upon expiration of enlistment or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014413
The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge from a BCD to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. In accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records is not empowered to change a discharge due to matters which should have been raised in the appellate process, rather it is only empowered to change the severity of the sentence imposed in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014416
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was medically retired and that his Separation Program Designator (SPD) Code be changed to the proper code. The DD Form 214 issued to him at the time of separation contains the following pertinent information: * Item 23 (Type of Separation) shows he was released from active duty (REFRAD) * Item 24 (Character of Service) shows his service was characterized as honorable * Item 25 (Separation Authority) shows he was separated in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014425
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his last name as W_ _ instead of L_ _, the Korea Defense Service Medal, and any other awards in his files that were not entered on his DD Form 214. His DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) shows the last name he now claims is incorrect. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014430
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his service in Kuwait and Iraq. The applicant requests that his service in Kuwait/Iraq be documented on his DD Form 214 to support his application for VA benefits. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding in block 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 "SERVICE IN KUWAIT/IRAQ FROM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014438
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. There is no evidence in the available records, and the applicant did not submit any evidence, that shows she served in the designated area in the direct support of the operation 30 consecutive days, or 60 nonconsecutive days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014439
Item 29 (Dates of Time Lost During This Period) of his DD Form 214 shows he had lost time under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 972 during the period 11 May through 25 June 2007 for a total of 46 days. The evidence shows the applicant had 45 days of time lost due to AWOL. Upon his separation, his DD Form 214 showed he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014440
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the date he entered active duty as 19 December 1990 instead of 16 March 1997. The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Louisiana Army National Guard (LAARNG) on 17 March 1989 and was ordered to active duty for training on 2 June 1989. Item 35 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) contains an entry that shows he was ordered to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014441
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although the applicant has provided a document from the SSA which verifies his current SSN as "XXX-82-XX57," he consistently used the SSN of "XXX-08-XX25" throughout his Army service, as evidenced by Army records. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided will be filed in his official military personnel file (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014442
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 November 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100014442 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his home of record (HOR) as Pohnpei FM 96941 instead of Pohnpei Hawaii 96941. The evidence of record contains his enlistment contract showing his HOR as Pohnpei, FM at the time he entered active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014443
The applicant requests the third digit of his social security number (SSN) in item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) and his Honorable Discharge Certificate from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) be corrected to show "8" instead of "0." This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicantÂ’s failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014448
Without orders confirming initial and subsequent awards of the ARCOM or a second award of the BSM, there is insufficient evidence with which to add these awards to his DD Form 214 at this time. ____________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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100014448 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014454
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect his service in an imminent danger pay area. His DD Form 214 was correctly prepared in accordance with the applicable regulation to reflect his service in SWA during the period concerned and he has failed to show otherwise. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.