ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016350
He states his military record and DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) do not show he received the Purple Heart for his service-related injury while serving in Vietnam in 1966. These forms show he received treatment for a cyst on his right cheek and do not specify the injury was a result of hostile action. However, by regulation, in order to support award of the Purple Heart, there must be evidence confirming that the injury or wound for which the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016351
However, he adds, the separation authority refused to accept the board's recommendations and he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12c. As a result, an inaccurate record was created for the separation board and the applicant was denied the opportunity to have his mental health retention fitness reviewed under Army Regulation 40-501 and subsequent consideration of his condition before a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB)....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016353
The applicant states he believes he qualified for award of the Air Medal while serving in Vietnam. The applicant states he believes he qualified for award of the Air Medal while serving in Vietnam. The applicant has not provided and the record does not contain any evidence he was granted flight status, participated in any air-land assaults against an armed enemy, or was awarded the Air Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016355
He states his DD Form 214 for the period ending 25 January 1995 indicates he was released due to "unsatisfactory performance," which was a shock to him. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. His DD Form 214 for this period of service shows he was honorably released from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 4, by reason of expiration of term of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016357
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate. There is insufficient substantive evidence on which to base a discharge upgrade in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016358
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 15 November 1965 (hereafter referred to as his DD Form 214) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's records show he served on active duty during a qualifying period for award of the National Defense Service Medal. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016359
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100016359 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Based on the evidence of record, it is apparent typographical errors occurred in the preparation of the applicant's ARCOM Certificate issued on 15 November 1994. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing a corrected copy of his ARCOM Certificate for Permanent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016360
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to a general discharge (GD). The applicant's records contain a record of nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, for being AWOL from 2 September 1980 to 8 January 1981, for which he received a forfeiture of $250 pay for 2 months, and 14 days of extra duty. The applicant requests a discharge upgrade and states, in effect, he had to go AWOL to keep his son...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016363
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. The convening authority did not accept the applicant's conditional waiver and on 10 March 1992 the commanding general directed that the applicant appear before an administrative separation board on 30 March 1992 to determine if he should be discharged for a pattern of misconduct. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016364
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to general under honorable conditions. On 20 October 1977, the applicant's discharge was upgraded to a general discharge under the DOD Discharge Review Program (Special) (SDRP). When separation for unfitness was warranted a UD was normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016366
The evidence of record shows that subsequent to receiving her 20-year letter, the applicant elected Option A wherein she declined enrollment at that time and deferred her SBP election to age 60. The evidence of record shows she retired on 6 May 2010, at age 60. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the applicant accurately completed the DD Form 2656 on 30 March 2010 electing not to participate in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016367
There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. A characterization of under honorable conditions may be issued only when the reason for the Soldier's separation specifically allows such characterization. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016369
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or discharge) to show the National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and all other medals and decorations he may have earned. The evidence of record shows the applicant served on active duty from 26 November 1963 through 21 November 1965; therefore, he served a qualifying period for award of the National Defense Service Medal and is entitled...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016371
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), then in effect, provided that the Purple Heart was awarded to any member of an Armed Force or any civilian national of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services was wounded, killed, or who died as a result of a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. The applicant contends he was wounded while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. __________X_______________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016375
There is no indication in his available medical records that show he suffered from PTSD or an illness/injury or any other medical condition. However, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 2 November 1965 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 by reason of unfitness with an undesirable discharge. Without a PEB, he could not have been medically discharged or separated for physical disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016377
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Expert Infantryman Badge. Additionally, there is no evidence in his records and he did not provide substantiating evidence that shows he had satisfactorily completed the prescribed proficiency tests while assigned or attached to an infantry unit of at least battalion size. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016378
The applicant requests correction of his last DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) and to show he completed 12 years of civilian education. The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214, dated 18 August 1970, to show his service in RVN and to show he completed 12 years of civilian education has been carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016382
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was placed on the Retired List in the rank of brigadier general (BG). Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The opinion states: a. the applicant requests his retired rank be changed to reflect the honorary rank of BG for purposes of correspondence; b. the applicant was not selected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016388
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 office, grade, rank, or rating. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his/her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before that service member can be medically...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016389
It was awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of the Armed Forces or any civilian national of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, died or sustained wounds as a result of hostile action. There is evidence in the FSM's military service record that shows he was wounded in action (gas burns right leg) on 27 August 1918. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016390
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. The evidence of record shows the applicant served a qualifying period of service in the Republic of Korea for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. The Military Awards regulation does not authorize commemorative awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016392
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 June 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100016392 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 | 20100016394
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provided several documents which show his first name as Albert; however, these documents are insufficient to change his first name on his DD Form 214. He has not shown that the Army's records are in error as all official documents contained in his available service personnel and medical records show he was recognized by and served under the name of Abner.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016395
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant submitted no documentation showing he was treated for combat related disabilities while serving on active duty and his records contain no evidence indicating such. The military retiree must show that the disability was incurred while engaged in combat, while performing duties simulating combat conditions, or while performing especially hazardous duties such as parachuting or scuba diving.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016397
The applicant provides: * Service personnel records * Photograph of himself in uniform * Enlisted Record Brief * Excepts from his discharge proceedings * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. 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 SPD's to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016401
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 applicant provides DD Forms 214 (Certificates of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and Army National Guard PDMRA Calculator Worksheet in support of this application. The available evidence shows the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty service under 10 USC for award of PDMRA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016409
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a discharge under other than honorable conditions. 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. On 5 October 1989, he was separated from the Army with a bad conduct discharge under the provisions of chapter 3 of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016411
The ABCMR's 17 June 2008 recommendation additionally should have read, "That if she is selected promote her to COL if otherwise eligible ." If the applicant is selected for promotion under the 2000 criteria, whose release date (and, therefore, the earliest date her promotion could be effective) was 4 January 2001, her records would need to be corrected to show she received a further 6-month extension to her MRD in order for her to be eligible to retire as a colonel. The Board determined...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016412
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant provides a copy of Permanent Orders 75-1 issued by U.S. Army, Fort Belvoir, dated 28 June 1989, that awarded him the ARCOM for meritorious service from 5 August 1985 to 17 March 1989. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016413
The separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial on 16 July 1986 and directed issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. There is no documentary evidence to show the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations for a discharge upgrade. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016415
The applicant states he was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days he earned and was entitled to. In view of the above, the applicant's records should be corrected to show he is entitled to receive 77 days of PDMRA with all appropriate allowances to be used within a 12-month period commencing on the date of this Board's notice. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016417
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100016417 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 | 20100016419
The DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) that was created at the time he entered the Army shows the spelling of his middle name as "Allen." The evidence of record shows the applicant used the spelling of his middle name as "Allen" upon his enlistment in the Army. ____________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 | 20100016420
BOARD DATE: 29 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100016420 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant also requests that the Purple Heart be awarded to three other Soldiers from his unit who were also involved in the incident which led to his wounding. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), paragraph 2-5, states the ABCMR staff will not act on an application for correction of the military records of service members or former service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016421
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100016421 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 | 20100016423
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100016423 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 | 20100016424
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100016424 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 | 20100016425
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the Hospital Admission Card data files (1942-1945 and 1950-1954) to show his feet were frozen (instead of trench foot) and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant provides his WD AGO Form 53-55, a letter from the National Personnel Records Center, a National Archives and Records Administration Form 13038 (Certification of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016426
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100016426 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 | 20100016429
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. On 14 January 1972, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, and directed that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016430
The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) issued to him at the time shows he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 13-5a(1) [frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities], with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions and issuance of a DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate). There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016432
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. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory, but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. While the applicant is congratulated for the awards he received during his service, it must be presumed that he was discharged in accordance with the applicable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016434
During counseling she was informed of the options available to her and she elected separation for reasons of pregnancy per Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 8. Paragraph 6-3 of Army Regulation 635-200 states that Soldiers of the Active Army and the Reserve Components serving on active duty or active duty for training may be discharged or released because of genuine dependency or hardship. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016436
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), then in effect, provided that the Purple Heart was awarded to any member of an Armed Force or any civilian national of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services, had been wounded, killed, or who had died as a result of a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Awards and Decorations) specifically governed award of the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016443
The applicant requests block 12b (Separation Date This Period) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from "2007 07 20" to "2007 12 10." It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge and states a DD Form 214 will be prepared for each Reserve Component (RC) Soldier completing 90 days or more of continuous ADT. The applicant's DD Form 214 is correct as completed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016445
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect the correct date he entered active duty for training (ADT). The evidence of record clearly shows he entered active duty for training on 18 April 2007 and that he served until he was released on 20 November 2007. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing in block 12a of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016446
On 18 July 1989, his commander initiated separation on the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, for entry-level status performance and conduct. On 19 July 1989, the appropriate separation authority approved the separation action, waived the rehabilitation transfer requirement, and directed the applicant receive an "Uncharacterized Discharge" under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016447
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) effective 3 March 1992 to show award of the Combat Action Badge and the Kuwait Liberation Medals for Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 effective 3 March 1992 to show award of the Combat Action Badge and Kuwait Liberation Medals for Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. The record shows he served in Southwest Asia from 4 January 1991 to 17 August 1991;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016449
On 27 May 2008, the unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate action to separate him under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), by reason of misconduct for testing positive for marijuana. The separation reason in all separations authorized by this paragraph will be "misconduct abuse of illegal drugs." Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100016451
The applicant requests award of the Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. The evidence of record does not show the applicant met the criteria for award of the Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal during the period of his active duty service. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...