ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014604
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was permanently retired instead of discharged with severance pay. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1201, provides for the physical disability retirement of a member who has at least 20 years of service or a disability rating of at least 30 percent. The evidence of record shows the applicant presented a medical condition and subsequently underwent an MEB which recommended he be given a PEB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014606
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars. Service members qualified for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal by reasons of service between 19 March 2003 and 28 February 2005 in an area for which the Iraq Campaign Medal was subsequently authorized will remain qualified for that medal. Therefore, the applicant's records should be corrected by deleting the award of Global War on Terrorism...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014607
Letter from the Chief, Awards and Decorations Branch, US Army Human Resources Command, dated 21 April 2010, awarding the Meritorious Service Medal and issuing a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214). d. His retirement DD Form 214 for 31 January 1985. The applicant's records contain 7 DD Forms 214 covering his 20-plus years of active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014612
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014613
He was assigned a separation code of KBK and an RE code of 3. It also shows SPD codes with their corresponding RE code. In accordance with Army Regulation 601-210, paragraph 3-23(3) the applicant's assigned RE code of 3 is consistent with the RE code and SPD code assigned to individuals separated due to completion of required active service after a declination of continued service statement has been initiated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014614
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 17 April 2009 to show he completed 2 years and 4 months of active duty and overseas service. The applicant's contention that his records should be corrected to show he completed 2 years and 4 months of active and overseas service has been carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support this request. There is no evidence in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014619
Orders in the applicant's military personnel records jacket show he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214 with separation date of 8 October 1983 to show he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014620
On 9 February 1972, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, stated an honorable discharge was a separation with honor. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, stated a general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014624
On 17 November 2009, in response to a request for award of the Air Medal, the Human Resources Command, Alexandria, Virginia informed the applicant that there was no record of orders awarding him the Air Medal and his records did not contain orders or flight records showing he was authorized to participate in frequent aerial flights over hostile territory. U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided additional guidelines for award of the Air Medal in Vietnam....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014625
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. c. The applicant also received several general counseling statements for failing to go at the time prescribed to his appointed place of duty and failing to pay just debts. The applicant's commander determined the applicant's behavior could not be corrected and initiated separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, based on a pattern of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014627
The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014628
In addition, he requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his dates of service from 28 March 1996 to 28 March 2000. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), effective 30 September 2000, provided that a DD Form 214 must be prepared for all Soldiers at the time of their retirement, discharge, or release from active duty service or control of the Active Army. While the Physical Fitness Badge is an authorized badge in accordance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014629
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge and restoration of his rank/grade to sergeant (SGT)/E-5. Accordingly, on 22 March 1994 the applicant was discharged with an under other than honorable conditions discharge in the rank/grade of PV1/E-1. On 20 March 1998, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) upgraded the applicant's discharge to a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014630
The applicant requests the issuance of a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period of service from 6 April 1994 through 8 September 1995. His records show for the period of service in question, he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 6 April 1994 for a period of 3 years. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing the applicant an appropriate document to his Regular...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014631
On 3 February 1983 the applicant was discharged from the Regular Army pursuant to a duly reviewed and affirmed court-martial order. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. After a thorough review of the available records, there appears to be no cause for clemency and an insufficient basis upon which to upgrade of the applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014632
The applicant requests that his uncharacterized discharge be changed to an honorable or general discharge. 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. Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11 provides the policies and procedures for separating individuals who are in an entry level status...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014636
On 1 February 2003, by letter, the applicant was notified that the Army Discharge Review Board was not the applicable board to review his case since he had exceeded its 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant was discharged on 26 January 1971 with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014638
On 27 January 1972, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), for the good of the service with an undesirable discharge. However, at the time of the applicant's separation the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable discharge. However, many Soldiers were inducted at a young age, some of whom were married, and went on to complete their enlistments and receive honorable discharges.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014641
A copy of an Army Europe (AE) Form 113 (Recommendation for Elimination under the Provisions of Chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel)), dated 24 March 1980, shows the applicants commander initiated a separation action for misconduct by reason of frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. There is no evidence to show that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for review of his discharge within...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014642
The applicant provides a copy of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record), two sets of orders, a DA Form 1307 (Individual Jump Record), and a Memorandum for Record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Parachutist Badge to his DD Form 214. _______ _ 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 | 20100014645
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. On 7 October 2004, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, directed he receive an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) discharge, and that he be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014646
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 6 September 2005, the applicant was notified of his pending separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c(2), for misconduct (commission of serious offense). ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014648
On 13 December 1996, the convening authority approved the sentence and except for that part of the sentence extending to the bad conduct discharge, ordered it executed. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. The applicant was issued a bad conduct discharge pursuant to an approved sentence of a general court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014657
The applicant states his DD Form 214 for the period ending 9 January 1995 does not show his dates of service during Operation Desert Storm or the medals awarded during that period. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that service in the Persian Gulf War is to be recognized by award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) to Army members who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the designated area on or after 2 August 1990. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014671
Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show these unit awards. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 shows the RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation was awarded to the 1st Battalion, 21st Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division during a period of service which is outside of the period in which the applicant served in Vietnam. __________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014677
The applicant requests, in effect, the removal of any derogatory documents pertaining to his enlisted service from his official military personnel file (OMPF) or their transfer from the performance section to the restricted section of his OMPF. This Army regulation also states that documents authorized for filing in the restricted section are those that must be permanently kept to maintain an unbroken, historical record of a Soldier's service, conduct, duty performance, and evaluation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014678
Further, he states he was promoted to sergeant and would like to receive a combat badge for his records. Additionally, Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 states that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. There is no available evidence in his records showing he had held an infantry MOS and/or had been assigned to an infantry unit that was actively engaged...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014679
The military documents that are on file in her official military personnel file show she served under the first name K____, no middle name, and the surnames of M____ and D____ until her discharge in 1961. The applicant served in and was discharged in the first, no middle, and surname that are shown in the records and on the DD Form 214. _______ _ 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 | 20100014680
He also submits a new request for correction of his records to: a. show he was wounded in item 27 (Wounds Received as a Result of Action with Enemy Forces) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), b. show he was awarded the Purple Heart, c. show his blood type is "O" on his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) and correct erasures and changes on the form, d. remove an EPEECO Form 10 (Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Evaluation Data...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014684
On 19 September 1990, he was notified of his pending separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, for a misconduct - pattern of misconduct. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the separation program designators to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014685
The PEB found the applicant unfit due to tendonitis, chronic of the left supraspinatus tendon, left patellar tendon, and the left Achilles tendon, rated at 10 percent disabling. Whether the decision to deny service connection for left patellar tendonitis and left shoulder bursitis was clearly and unmistakably erroneous. The available documentary evidence, provided by the applicant, shows the VA reevaluated his medical conditions in October 2000 and granted 10 percent disability ratings for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014686
The applicant requests, in effect, he receive Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period 26 July 2008 to 22 April 2009. For Army Medical Corps Officers (Physicians), these special pays are: 1) Variable Special Pay (VSP) which is paid to all Medical Corps Officers monthly upon entry on active duty; 2) Board Certification Pay (BCP) which is paid monthly to all board certified Medical Corps Officers based upon their date of board certification and their creditable service used to establish...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014693
A DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 12 December 2006, contained in his record shows the spelling of his last name was corrected to show "Santiago." Evidence of record shows an error was made on his DD Form 214 because he could not be credited with 2 years, 7 months, and 8 days of active service if he entered AD on 3 April 1969 and was separated on 10 November 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014694
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he entered active duty in 2003. The applicant's DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States), dated 17 April 2003, shows he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Delayed Entry Program (DEP) for a period of 8 years. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant initially entered active duty on 12 June 2003.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014699
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the narrative reason for separation on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was honorably discharged due to retirement. He was discharged accordingly under the provisions of paragraph 6-3A, Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), due to dependency or hardship on 25 July 2007, in pay grade E-6. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 12-4, states a Soldier who has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014701
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he was discharged for disability. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge, could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service at any time after court-martial charges were preferred,. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of his record to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014702
The applicant requests that approximately 2 years of active duty service (from 1987 to 1989) be added to his DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant provides copies of a DD Form 214 showing active duty from 8 February 1984 to 2 February 1987 and one showing active duty from 1 March 1989 to 24 July 1995. Numerous documents show he actually was on active duty during the period 26 March 1987 through 28 February 1989 that does not show on his second...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014704
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100014704 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he had always been told that he could not get MSP/MISP until his Active Duty Service Obligation (ADSO) was completed, which was 18 October 2010. In an advisory opinion obtained from the OTSG it was stated that MSP/MISP agreements requires completion of all education and training obligations or 8 years of creditable service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014710
His issue is related to paragraph 2-5(h) (eligibility for consideration) of Army Regulation (AR) 135-155 (Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers Other Than General Officers) which states that if an officer's MRD falls within 90 days of a promotion board's convene date, the officer's packet would be removed and not be considered by the promotion board. Several errors were committed as follows: * He was not notified a year out from MRD that he would be released * His MRD was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014730
The applicant requests his dishonorable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge and his narrative reason for separation be changed to administrative. This court then affirmed the sentence provided in the general court-martial. _______ _ _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 | 20100014741
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014762
The applicant requests correction of item 3 (Social Security Number) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show "xxx-xx-xxx8" instead of "xxx-xx-xxx3." The applicant states: * The number was typed incorrectly on his DD Form 214 * He had a combat injury in Vietnam 3. However, there is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence which shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014765
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was removed from the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) and issued a permanent disability retirement. On 16 December 1991, an informal Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) convened and concluded the review of the applicant's records provided insufficient evidence the physical impairments (Bilateral hearing loss of undetermined etiology) either singly or in combination, precluded the applicant from satisfactorily...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014771
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded. The applicant's request for discharge upgrade has been carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support this request. The characterization of service is commensurate with the applicants overall record of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014772
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The rationale was that the applicant was reconsidered for promotion to LTC by a Special Selection Board (SSB) under the 2008 criteria. He was selected for promotion and given an effective date of 17 December 2009 based on his assignment to an LTC position on that date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014773
He adds that during the examination he provided information regarding anxiety and ADD he was being treated for at that time. His Medical Record form shows the following three comments: a. The applicant's request to have information concerning being diagnosed with anxiety and ADD be removed from his retention medical examination was considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014774
On 2 May 2007, the applicant was notified of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct - commission of a serious offense (drug abuse). Army Regulation 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components Enlistment Program) states, in pertinent part, prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned reentry codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. _______ _ __ X _______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014775
The applicant requests that his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) be corrected to show he was discharged in pay grade E-4. He goes on to state he was promoted to pay grade E-5 while serving as a cadet in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) and when he was disenrolled from the SMP he was reduced to pay grade E-3. Accordingly, he should have been discharged at least in pay grade E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100014780
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted 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 | 20100014785
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the award. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...