ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017736
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his new name, and that he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 due to physical disability. There simply is not sufficient evidence in the available records or in the evidence submitted by the applicant to support his contention that he should have been medically discharged by reason of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017737
He also states he completed his first period of service in February 2009 and reenlisted in 2009. The DD Form 214 he was issued confirms he was discharged under the provisions of paragraph 14-12(c) of Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of misconduct - drug abuse, with a general discharge. There is no evidence of record to show he reenlisted in 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017738
The applicant requests his awards of the Bronze Star Medal, the Air Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Parachutist Badge be added to 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) and item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record). There are no orders in the applicant's military personnel records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017739
The applicant states he was in combat and the CIB is not recorded in his records. The available evidence shows the applicant was an infantryman assigned to an infantry unit in Kuwait/Iraq. _______ _ _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 | 20100017745
The applicant requests that item 24 (Character of Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his service was honorable instead of uncharacterized. Evidence of his discharge from this period of initial active duty training is not included in the applicants military record. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he completed 2 months and 6 days of active military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017746
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017751
On 15 May 1979, he was discharged accordingly. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017752
The record does contain a DD Form 214 which shows the applicant was discharged on 28 March 1977 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial and that he received a discharge under conditions other than honorable. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is a separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017753
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), correction of his social security number (SSN), and that all awards to which he is eligible be added to his record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 by adding the MUC and RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017755
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. He was discharged on 12 November 1980 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service with a UOTHC discharge. His service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017756
There are no orders in his military records awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge. Evidence shows the applicant was awarded a Purple Heart for wounds he received while on a classified operation as a result of hostile action while he was assigned to the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, while serving as a radio teletype operator. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017757
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a more favorable discharge. There is no evidence to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017758
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 overseas service bar, Korean Service Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017759
His DD Form 214 properly reflects his service during this period and also reflects his prior active service from 4 August 1974 to 14 June 1977. He was issued a DD Form 214 on 14 June 1977 that reflects his service from 6 August 1974 to 1977 and his DD Form 214 issued on 15 June 1977 correctly reflects his prior active service. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record that he was issued the wrong RE codes at the time of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017760
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although he provided a DA Form 1577, dated 28 March 2000, which shows he was issued a CIB, there is insufficient evidence on which to show he met all the criteria of award of the badge and therefore insufficient evidence on which to base correction of his records to show award of the CIB. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017763
The applicant requests two awards of the Purple Heart and 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). The evidence of record shows he was wounded in the RVN on 18 July 1967. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received on 18 July 1967 and the CIB, and by amending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017766
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. However, at the time of the applicant's separation the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017767
On 15 December 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 19 December 1983, the separation authority directed the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, with a general discharge. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged on 28 December 1983...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017770
The applicant requests Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) with an effective date of 6 May 1967 be corrected to show he was awarded five Purple Hearts and two Bronze Star Medals. Orders for award of the Purple Heart, item 40 of the applicant's DA Form 20, and the Vietnam Casualty Listing all show he was wounded on 24 June 1966 and 9 April 1967. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017771
Records show the applicant was 19 years of age at the time of his enlistment. 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 discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017774
Having had prior enlisted service, the applicant's record shows he was granted temporary Federal recognition and appointed in the TNARNG on 17 August 2008 as a 2nd lieutenant (2LT) in the Adjutant General's Corps, with duty as a Public Affairs Officer. The evidence shows the applicant executed his oath of office to 2LT on 17 August 2008, graduated from his BOLC on 5 June 2009, and had 18 months time in grade as of 17 February 2010; therefore, he met all the requirements for promotion to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017776
The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not show his service during Operation Desert Storm. Based on the evidence of record, the applicant's DD Form 214 does record his mobilized service in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. _______ _ 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 | 20100017779
The applicant was awarded the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge in Silver and the award was properly approved by Department of the Army officials in accordance with the applicable regulation. The Board determined the evidence presented is sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding his award of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge in Silver to his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017780
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge (UD) which was upgraded to a general discharge (GD), under the Department of Defense (DOD) Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP), be upgraded to honorable. A memorandum, dated 21 October 1971, Subject: Elimination Proceedings under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, shows that a board of officers was directed to investigate his case to determine if he should be discharged from the service. He applied to the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017782
The applicant states: * his last name is "Bourque," not "Borque" * he served over 3 years of honorable service [for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal] * he served in Korea from 21 September 1950 through 14 December 1952 and participated in six campaigns * he was attached to the 1st Ordnance, Medium Maintenance Company, when it was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation * he was awarded the marksman medal during basic training at Fort Dix, NJ in 1948 * he is entitled to the Driver and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017784
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show he received an official commendation and award of the Army Commendation Medal. The evidence of record shows the Department of the Army Certificate and DA Form 2441 are properly filed in the applicant's Official Military Personnel File. Based on the available evidence, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and to correct his DD Form214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017787
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017787 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 Bronze Star Medal (BSM). 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 for the period ending 12 October 1971 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017791
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to honorable. The applicants military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army in pay grade E-1, on 8 December 1971, for 3 years. 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 | 20100017792
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The DD Form 1380 the applicant provided confirms that on 28 December 1969, while serving in Vietnam, he was wounded in action by an enemy rocket and he was treated for those wounds by medical personnel. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017793
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his military training and authorized awards. The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence of record shows the applicant: a. completed the Unit Chemical Defense NCO Course at the Fifth Army Chemical Defense School, Camp McCoy, Wisconsin, on 13 June 1952; b. served honorably on active duty during a qualifying period of service for award of the National Defense Service Medal; and c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017796
The applicant requests correction of Item 7b (Home of Record at Time of Entry) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending 1 August 2010, to show "Mililani, Hawaii" instead of "1xxxx H------ P---, Fort Jackson, South Carolina." The evidence of record shows her home of record at the time of entry on active duty was Mililani, Hawaii. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017797
All he did was get out of the Army for the good of the service. In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charges against him, or of a lesser included offense, that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a discharge under other honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017799
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 March 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100017799 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that she be granted additional constructive credit for her 21 months of nursing experience prior to commissioning. An advisory opinion from the Army Recruiting Command, Active Duty Nurse Program Manager, dated 4 February 2011, stated that, in accordance with Army Regulation 135-101 (Appointment of Reserve Commissioned Officers for Assignment to Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017801
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal for his service during the Vietnam Conflict and its addition to his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), dated 14 September 1976. The evidence of records does not show the applicant met the criteria for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal for his period of service in Thailand. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017802
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was granted additional constructive service credit (CSC) for completion of a Master's of Science degree in Physiology. On 7 January 2011, in an advisory opinion that was obtained in the processing of this case, the Chief, Program Manager, GME Division, OTSG, recommended that no additional service credit be awarded for the Masters degree and stated: a. in accordance with Department of Defense policy guidance, no additional credit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017803
The applicant requests her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal or Iraq Campaign Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in the Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the designated areas of eligibility on or after 11 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017806
CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant served on active duty from 26 November 1991 through 15 March 2010. The applicant was permanently retired due to physical disability on 15 March 2010 in pay grade E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017807
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Bronze Star Medal based on his Combat Infantryman Badge and the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 the European-African-Middle Eastern Ribbon; b. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal effective...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017808
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 Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Cold War Medal (determined to mean the Cold War Recognition Certificate), Army Commendation Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence to show he was recommended for or awarded the Army Commendation Medal. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017811
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 does not list the Purple Heart as an authorized award. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. In the absence of such evidence, there is an insufficient basis for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017813
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence shows the unit to which the applicant was assigned in Kuwait/Iraq was cited for award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation by permanent orders issued by HRC-ALEX. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 4 April 2004 the Meritorious Unit Commendation. _______ _X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017814
However, his records contain the following documents: a. a copy of Special Orders Number 75-22, issued by the 199th Personnel Service Company, Korea, on 16 April 1985, ordering his discharge from the Army effective 24 April 1985 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel); and b. a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 24 April 1985 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017815
He states the MOS on his DD Form 214 does not show he was a combat medic. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence in this case to award him the Combat Medical Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting item 23a of his DD Form 214 with an effective date of 10 January 1970 to show his primary MOS as 91B (Medical Specialist).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017820
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who 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 by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017826
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 23 April 1984, the applicant was notified by his unit commander of the intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), for misconduct and that he was recommending the applicant receive a GD. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017828
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017829
On 16 February 1983, the applicant's unit commander informed the applicant of his intent to process him for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11 (Trainee Discharge Program), by reason of entry-level status (ELS) performance and conduct. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Therefore, since his Honorable Discharge Certificate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017830
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his home of record. As such, there is no provision to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his home of record as Wisconsin. He may use this Record of Proceedings as verification that his enlistment document showed Milwaukee, WI, as his home of record at the time of his enlistment in 1982.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017834
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards and Decorations), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded on 5 December 1968 as a result of hostile action. 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....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100017835
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. On 8 May 1987, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. A punitive discharge is authorized for offenses under Article 86, for periods of AWOL in excess of 30 days.