ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017315
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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. An Undesirable Discharge Certificate, under other than honorable conditions, would normally be furnished to an individual who was discharged for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017316
The applicant states he was awarded the Purple Heart, but the award is not recorded on his DD Form 214. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, but it does not show he was awarded any bronze service stars to signify campaign participation credit: a. Paragraph 2-13 of Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains the regulatory guidance on the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017317
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017317 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His physical was completed on 23 February 2007, also after his 20th year of service. The evidence of records show the applicant entered military service on 24 January 1987 and attained 20 years of service on 23 January 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017319
The applicant requests correction of item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show "X9X-XX-XXXX" instead of "X4X-XX-XXXX." His DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 6 December 1965, shows his SSN as "X9X-XX-XXXX." _______ _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 | 20100017320
General Orders Number 21, issued by Headquarters, 40th Military Police Battalion, dated 23 October 1967, awarded him the Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award); therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. Absent such evidence, he is not entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Vietnam Service Medal or the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017326
The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army, served, and was discharged, all while using a social security number of # # # -06 - # # # #. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document, along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, confirming his current social security number will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017327
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he applied for the Post 9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program in order to transfer his education benefits to his children before he retired from active duty on 31 October 2009. Evidence clearly shows he initiated the process of certifying his eligibility for Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits prior to departing active duty by submitting a VA Form 22-1990 via VONAPP on 3 August 2009, but did not receive certification of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017333
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record - Part 2), that was created upon his entrance into the Army, shows the same SSN as that shown on his DD Form 4. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100017333 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100017333 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017336
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 July 1993 to show two awards of the Valorous Unit Award (VUA). The applicant's unit was cited for two awards of the VUA and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation during his period of service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017340
The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) for service in the U.S. Air Force, WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge), National Archives and Records Administration Form 13038 (Certification of Military Service), and a letter of support from his brother. The letter of support from the applicant's brother states they were in Italy at the same time during World War II and because...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017343
Army policy states that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate for a Soldier discharged for patterns of misconduct; however, the discharge authority may direct an honorable or general discharge if such are merited by the Soldier's overall record. The "JKQ" SPD code is the correct code for Soldiers separating under chapter 14-12c of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct - commission of a serious offense. Those individuals can best...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017344
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) and three bronze service stars to be affixed to his Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM). The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the MUC and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017345
On 24 July 1973, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time and the character of the discharge is commensurate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017346
Puerto Rico National Guard Element Orders 088-540, dated 29 March 2010, promoted the applicant to 1LT effective the same date. An advisory opinion from the National Guard Bureau, dated 28 February 2011, opined that through no fault of the applicant's, his promotion to 1LT was delayed and he should have been promoted effective 20 February 2010. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard records and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017349
Army Regulation 600-8-22 also states that the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, established by Executive Order 13289, is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in the Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the designated areas of eligibility, on or after 11 September 2001 to a future date to be determined. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017350
The applicant requests, in effect, that his reentry eligibility (RE) code of 3 on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed so that he may be eligible to reenter the Army without a waiver. His DD Form 214 shows he was released from active duty on 18 August 2000 under the provisions of paragraph 5-17, Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administration Separations), to attend school. There is no apparent basis for removal or waiver of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017352
Accordingly, the applicant was separated with a general discharge on 5 April 1995 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct. There is no evidence in the available records which shows 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 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017353
Further, it stated the military education requirement is 50-percent completion of the legacy CGSOC or completion of a non-resident ILE-CC with evidence of completion determined by a DA Form 1059. This message stated the only acceptable document to confirm course completion for military education was the DA Form 1059 and this form was to be filed in the officer's promotion record at least 1 day prior to the convening date of the promotion board. His military service records show he had not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017357
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states that the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows the applicant was assigned to a unit during a period of time the unit was awarded the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation for the period 16 September 1950 through 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017360
The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 21 February 1986. The SPD code "JCC" is the correct code for Soldiers discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16-8. Therefore, he received the appropriate RE code associated with his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017363
He states his first sergeant (1SG) ordered him to get a haircut and he did. On 12 May 1959, the applicant's company commander requested that the applicant undergo a psychiatric examination due to pending board action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 (Separation of Enlisted Personnel). 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017366
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active duty) to show his name as A-i S-----z instead of G-----e J-----s. 2. __________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) AR20100017366 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017367
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to: * add one or two "army commendations" (interpreted to mean any and all awards either awarded or authorized) * change his narrative reason for separation from personality disorder to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) 2. Paragraph 5-13 provides that a Soldier may be separated for personality disorder (as determined by medical authority), not amounting to disability under Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017370
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests the military records of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he was a prisoner of war and awarded the Prisoner of War Medal. The FSMs military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017374
He states he was assigned duties as a senior advisor with the U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (USMACV), with duty with the 4th Battalion, 49th Infantry, 25th Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) Division. He based his actions on an intelligence report that the VC again planned to attack the 4th Battalion. This regulation also stated the CIB was authorized for award to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry military occupational...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017381
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his father's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge), American Campaign Medal, and Belgian Fourragere. The applicant provides: * Death certificate * Letter, dated 11 June 2010, to the National Personnel Records Center, St. Louis, Missouri with attachments * WD AGO Form 53-55 * Certification of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017383
The applicant requests that the Relief for Cause Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the period ending on 3 October 2007 be removed from his official records and that he be reinstated to command. Counsel requests that the Board grant the applicants request to remove the contested OER and to reinstate him to his command position. On 2 October 2007, the applicant's battalion commander, who was located in Hawaii, notified him that he was being relieved for cause.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017385
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests reconsideration of his request for correction of his record to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20090017750 on 25 May 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017394
A DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 13 March 1990, shows the applicant voluntarily requested discharge from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 16, due to a bar to reenlistment. The regulation in effect at the time stated the reason for discharge based on separation code "KGF" was "[Headquarters, Department of the Army]-imposed bar to reenlistment or locally-imposed bar to reenlistment" and the regulatory authority was Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017399
The applicant requests that the characterization of his discharge be changed to a honorable or to a general discharge. On 28 June 1978, the unit commander notified the applicant he was initiating separation action on him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, paragraph 14-33(a), and (b) for misconduct. There is no evidence showing the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade to his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017400
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 26 September 1974, under the provisions of Presidential Proclamation 4313, with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Evidence indicates the applicant completed 23 months of alternate service under the provisions of Presidential Proclamation 4313 and was issued a Clemency...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017401
He states he was awarded two Army Commendation Medals on 21 March 1998 and 16 May 2001, the Army Achievement Medal on 2 March 1999, Southwest Asia Service Medal on 10 November 1995, Armed Forces Service Medal on 8 March 1996, Overseas Service Ribbon for the period 1998 to 2001, United National Medal on 24 February 1999, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal on 14 September 2000, Expert Infantryman Badge on 10 May 1996, and Driver and Mechanic Badge with Track Vehicle Component Bar on 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017402
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 December 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017402 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Item 11 on the DD Form 214 she was issued shows she served in her PMOS for 3 years and 2 months. A calculation of the time from her PMOS award date until the date of her discharge on 21 June 2002 reveals she served in her PMOS for 3 years, 2 months, and 7 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017409
Counsel requests the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (USACIDC, also referred to simply as CID) Report of Investigation (ROI) for rape be expunged from the applicant's records. The entire military record does not contain any other statements by 2 privates that the female private disclosed the alleged rape events to them on 14 January 2001. A subsequent investigation did not establish sufficient evidence to prove or disprove the private's allegations that the applicant raped her.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017410
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The FSM's records show that he served in the USAR from 22 April 1972 to 22 March 1977, a period of less than 5 years. _______ _ _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 | 20100017420
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states there are basically three requirements for award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017421
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Air Medal (AM). In the absence of orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct his records to show the AM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017430
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. 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. Regrettably, absent evidence which conclusively shows he sustained wounds or injuries as a result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017433
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017433 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 | 20100017434
On 29 March 1985, the United States Army Court of Military Review considered the record of trial in the applicant's case. At issue before the Court was whether the military judge erred by considering, during sentencing, portions of a record of trial from a prior general court-martial of the applicant. The applicant contends that his dishonorable discharge should be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions because he was introduced to drugs and alcohol by Soldiers...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017438
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) 7. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 14 March 1968 through 15 December 1969; and b. amending item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017446
The applicant provides: * a listing of Company A, 3rd Battalion, 297th Infantry Soldiers showing the order numbers and the dates that each Soldier was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge * his DD Form 214 for the period ending 11 August 2006 * a Headquarters, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry memorandum, subject: Statement of Service, dated 28 January 2006 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicants records do not show he engaged in active ground combat while he was in the Army or that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017447
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The Certificate of Indian Blood and the applicant's personal statement combined with the unfortunate destruction of his official military records are sufficient evidence with which to grant the applicant's request to correct item 18 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show his race as "Other American Indian." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017449
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests removal of the following documents from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF): * a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 24 July 2005, and the punishment overturned * a Memorandum of Reprimand (MOR), dated 16 June 2005 * a DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period 15 April 2004 through 14 April 2005 [hereafter referred to as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017450
The applicant requests: a. correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 30 November 2004 to show awards of the Bronze Star Medal and Combat Medical Badge and b. correction of his DD Form 214 with a separation date of 14 September 2001 to show he was promoted to sergeant effective 4 February 1999. In processing the applicant's request, it was noted that on 20 October 2004 the DASA (ARBA) approved the applicant's discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017453
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. Item 4a of his DD Form 214 shows the entry "PV1" [private 1]. Records from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) show his pay grades as: * Pay grade E-1 from 30 December 2004 through 29 June 2005 * Pay grade E-2 from 30 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017455
Item 24 of his DD Form 214 shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) 10. Review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS), an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the U.S. Army Human Resources Command, failed to reveal orders for the Army Commendation Medal pertaining to the applicant. Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017456
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), to show award of a Valorous Unit Award and issuance of the award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Kuwait Liberation Medal * adding to item 13 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017457
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. On 18 May 1971, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017458
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 August 1989 be corrected to show award of the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the RVN Gallantry Cross...