ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017173
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017173 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Item 12a of the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 9 December 2009 shows the entry "2009 08 22" [22 August 2009]. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's retirement points detail statement and DFAS information which show he was ordered to active duty for training from 6 July 2009 through 9 December 2009, for a period of 6 months and 4 days, is accepted as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017180
Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Good Conduct Medal (First Award) for the period 13 January 1972 through 10 January 1975 and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. The evidence shows he completed a qualifying period of service in Korea for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. 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 (First Award) for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017194
On 7 September 1977, the applicant failed to return from leave and report for duty in Germany. Since there is no evidence of record to show the applicant was ever medically unfit to perform his military duties, there was no basis for processing the applicant for a medical separation. ___________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 | 20100017200
On 2 August 1983, the unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action on him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. On 12 August 1983, the separation authority directed the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, with a general discharge. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017201
His DD Form 214 shows 5 years, 2 months, and 6 days in item 12f (Foreign Service). The evidence of record partially supports the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show his service in Grenada 2. His DD Form 214 shows 5 years, 2 months, and 6 days of foreign service in item 12f.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017204
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017204 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests: a. the National Defense Service Medal and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar be removed from Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 19 February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017212
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was awarded the Purple Heart; promoted to lieutenant colonel (LTC)/pay grade O-5, colonel (COL)/pay grade O-6, or brigadier general (BG)/pay grade O-7; and that he completed a sufficient number of qualifying years of military service to retire from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). A WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge), for the period ending 28 February 1946, shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017213
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 27 May 1993 to show the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), Air Assault Badge, and a second award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). There are no orders for the Air Assault Badge in the applicant's service personnel records. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provided no evidence which shows he completed the Air Assault course.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017218
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He states he served in the Army in Korea from 1951 to 1952 and he is not getting credit for this time. From 1951 to 1962, item 26 (Foreign and/or Sea Service) of the DD Form 214 showed the total active duty outside the continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017224
The applicant requests his felony charge be dropped from his records so he can purchase a firearm legally (in effect, his general court-martial conviction be set aside). 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. In accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the authority...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017226
The applicant provides: * DD Forms 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the periods ending 17 November 1968 and 5 January 1973 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 24 May 1982 * documentation pertaining to his orders for Vietnam * VA documentation * letter from the Social Security Administration, dated 26 November 2008, * letter from his physician, dated 4 August 2005 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Award of the Combat Action Badge is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017231
The DD Form 214 he was issued confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, with a general under honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was reduced from the rank of SPC to the rank of PV2 on 22 March 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017236
The applicant requests the records of her deceased former husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show she is the beneficiary of his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity and life insurance policy. The FSM's records at DFAS show the FSM married Dawana on 16 December 1995. Therefore, in the event of the FSM's death, any SBP benefits would have to be paid to the beneficiary in effect at the time of death, his spouse, not his former spouse, if they had been married for at least...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017237
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. 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,. Consulting counsel would advise the member concerning the elements of the offense or offenses...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017243
The applicant provides: * the Webster definition of the word "misnomer" * unofficial Grade Reports for Fall 2008 - Spring 2010 * a copy of Army Regulation 600-37 (Unfavorable Information) * a Breast Cancer Walk-A-Thon Medical Treatment Waiver of Liability Release, dated 23 November 2008 * a Letter of Appreciation from Central Michigan University and Chippewa Athletics * a DA Form 1574 (Report of Proceedings by Investigating Officer/Board of Officers), dated 26 August 2009 * a DA Form 597-3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017246
On 15 June 2010 new information was received from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), Retired and Annuity Pay section in regard to the decision of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20090004700, dated 3 November 2009. It is appropriate to correct the decisional document to show the proper SPD code and narrative reason by deleting the Board Determination/Recommendation items b through e and replacing them as follows: b. correcting his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017249
The career manager informed the applicant that she had to submit an application to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to have the documents removed. The applicant contends, in effect, all documentation pertaining to her being wrongfully investigated, flagged, and the court-martial action should be removed from her records because she is being unfairly judged as a result of these filings. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017252
The applicant states he was originally appointed as a warrant officer on 22 September 2007. Absent any evidence that the PRARNG intended to promote the applicant or took steps to promote him prior to 20 November 2009, there is no basis to recommend approval. However, there is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was recommended for promotion to CW2 on the date of his eligibility.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017253
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) dated 6 February 2010, to add: * a Letter of Appreciation dated 12 August 1985 * the First Gold Wreath Award for Excellent in Recruiting * a Letter of Appreciation dated 30 April 1985 * the Navy Pistol Expert Medal, dated 12 September 1987 * sharpshooter qualification rating * Naval Aviation Officer Candidate School military education * his Navy primary specialty * Student Naval Flight...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017257
The applicants military records show that he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 8 February 1968. This pamphlet shows the 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry, was cited for award of the * Presidential Unit Citation for the period 13 June - 23 September 1968 by Department of the Army General Order (DAGO) Number 38 dated 1971 * Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period 14 March - 3 October 1968 by DAGO Number 22, dated 1976 * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017258
BOARD DATE: 23 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017258 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty (AD) This Period) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he entered AD on 18 March 2004. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 12a on his DD Form 214 dated 9 September 2007 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017259
A review of the applicants records failed to show any indication that the applicant was awarded the CMB during his 11 months and 27 days of service in Vietnam. While the sincerity of the applicants claim that he was awarded the CMB is not in question, the applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record any orders to substantiate his contention. Therefore, absent such evidence, there is insufficient evidence with which to add the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017260
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for heroism in action on 29 June 1966. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for heroism on 29 July 1966.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017262
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 (CIB). His infantry MOS and assignment to an infantry unit are not in question; however, there is no evidence in the available records, and the submitted evidence is insufficient, to show his participation in active ground combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017263
On 5 October 1968, the applicant was assigned duty in the Republic of Vietnam in MOS 72B. The evidence of record also shows the applicant qualified for and was authorized award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). 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 and Vietnam Campaign Medal; and b. adding to item 24 of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017264
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against him or her or of a lesser included offense which authorizes the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge and he or she must indicate he or she has been briefed and understands the consequences of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017266
It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant completed two separate periods of active service -- 29 June 2000 through 13 October 2004 and 10 January 2005 through 21 July 2006. However her DD Form 214 for the period ending 21 July 2006 shows she entered active duty this period on 29 June 2000, which is the date she entered active duty on her prior period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017275
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to reflect a Social Security Number (SSN) of 237-XX-XXXX instead of 243-XX-XXXX. The Army has an interest in maintaining the accuracy of its records and the evidence of record clearly shows the applicant served his entire period of service under the SSN that is currently reflected on his DD Form 214. Accordingly, there is no basis to grant the applicants request to change his SSN in his official military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017276
He was issued a DD Form 214 at the time of his discharge which shows "31 May 1967" in Item 11d and "18 July 1966" in Item 16c. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 18 July 1966 and was discharged to accept a commission on 31 May 1967. Item 17c of this DD Form 214 also properly shows 1 June 1967 as the date entered on active duty for this period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017277
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 5 January 1983, the applicant was advised by her company commander that she was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for misconduct - commission of a serious offense. The applicants DD Form 214 shows she was discharged on 27 January 1983 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct commission of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017278
The applicant's separation proceedings are not available for review; however, his Official Military Personnel File contains a properly constituted DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10 for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. On 21 March 1989, the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017280
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to change his social security number (SSN) from "XXX-XX-18XX" to "XXX-XX-19XX." A copy of his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows the SSN "XXX-XX-19XX" in item 2 (Service Number).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017281
Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 17 April 1968 to 22 November 1969 and add this award to his DD Form 214. The available records show he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and he participated in five campaigns while serving in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 17 April 1968 to 22...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017283
Army Regulation 635-5-1 states the narrative reason for separation for Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13 is "personality disorder." The applicant contends he should have been diagnosed with ADHD, and his discharge should have been based upon that condition, not the stated "personality disorder." The evidence of record in this case shows the applicant was evaluated by a psychiatrist who diagnosed him with an adjustment disorder.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017286
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. The applicant's active duty military records from 1966 to 1970 are not available for review. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017289
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show this award. The available evidence supports the applicant's request for correction of her record to show she was awarded the AGCM. In the absence of such documentation, and in view of her having been awarded three personal awards during her Army service, it would be appropriate to award her the first award of the AGCM for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017292
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 29 January 1988, the separation authority approved his request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service-in lieu of court-martial, and directed that he be issued a UOTHC Discharge Certificate. _______ _ 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 | 20100017294
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 19c (Date of Entry) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct date of entry, correction of his DA Form 24 (Service Record) to show his correct Social Security Number (SSN), and correction of his Standard Form (SF) 88 (Report of Medical Examination) to show "Mrs. Cxxxxxxx M. Rxxxxx, Mother, S/A." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017295
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. _______ _ 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) AR20100017295 3 ARMY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017297
He acknowledged he understood if his discharge request was approved, he might be discharged under conditions other than honorable. On 16 April 1975, the separation authority approved his request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, and directed that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. At the time of the applicant's separation, an under other than honorable conditions discharge was appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017298
The evidence of record supports the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show he was awarded the ARCOM and other awards. The evidence of record shows the applicant was assigned to an artillery unit during his service in Vietnam; therefore, he was not eligible for award of the CMB and he is not entitled to correction of his record 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....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017300
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 24 February 1987, the Commanding General approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be issued a discharge under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017302
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 22 (Military Occupational Specialties) of his DA Form 20 shows the entries "Primary MOS (PMOS) 63B2O, Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic, effective 16 December 1966." The source documents used for preparation of the DD Form 214 at the time of the applicants separation included the DA Form 20, separation orders, and any applicable orders or documents on file in the MPRJ, or Official Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017303
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He acknowledged he understood if his discharge request was approved, he might be discharged under conditions other than honorable. 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 | 20100017305
Records show the applicant participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. However, evidence of record shows he participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to award of the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of the Good Conduct Medal for the period 28 February 1966...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017307
The applicant provides copies of his DD Forms 214 for the periods ending 31 October 1969, 1 June 1966, and 1 June 1963 which show his service number as "RA XX 8XX XXX." The evidence of record shows the applicant's service number as "RA XX 2XX XXX." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the third digit of his service number in item 2 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 October 1969 and replacing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017308
The applicant requests correction of his U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Letter Orders 12-374315, Orders 003-248-365, and his DD Form 256A (Honorable Discharge Certificate) to show the number "3" as the third digit of his social security number (SSN) instead of the number "5." The applicant's DD Form 256A, dated 31 December 1969, shows the third digit of his SSN as "5." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017312
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states Arabic numerals are now used instead of Oak Leaf Clusters for the second and succeeding awards of the Air Medal. The evidence of record supports the applicant's request for correction of his record to show he received nine awards of the AM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting "Vietnam Service Medal" from item 24 of his DD Form 214 and b. adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017313
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017313 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He states the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals set aside the finding of guilty of the charge of wrongful distribution of marijuana on 16 March 2000 and the charges were also dismissed. The applicants sentence was set aside.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017314
Army Regulation 600-8-22 also states the Purple Heart was awarded for an injury or wound sustained as a result of hostile action. The evidence of record also shows he had "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings during his service in the Army, he attained the rank and pay grade of sergeant/E-5, served in Vietnam, and was wounded in action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple...