ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018157
The applicant provides the following documents: * DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status) * U.S. Department of Labor Certification of Health Care Provider for Employee's Serious Health Condition * Letter from the Department of the Air Force Physical Disability Board of Review * VA Form 3288 (Request for and Consent to Release of Information from Individual's Records) * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Letter from a medical doctor *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018160
Letter Order Number 998, Headquarters, Fort Riley, dated 20 December 1954, shows the FSM was discharged on 23 December 1954, under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-364 (Enlisted Personnel - Discharge - Dishonorable and Bad Conduct), paragraph 1b, with a bad conduct discharge. When separation for bad conduct was warranted, a bad conduct discharge was normally issued with a characterization of service of under conditions other than honorable. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018163
It shows the formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214 and includes title, length in weeks, and year completed. The regulation in effect at the time allowed for entering all non-combat skills military training and education completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214 in item 14 of the DD Form 214. In accordance with Army Regulation 635-5 which governs the preparation of separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018164
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 20 January 1981 in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of a court-martial, with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. Chapter 10, of the version in effect at the time, provides that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018168
There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Based on the available evidence, the applicant should be awarded the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018169
The applicant requests, in effect, that National Guard Bureau (NGB) Special Order 131 AR, dated 18 June 2010, be corrected to show he was initially appointed and granted permanent Federal Recognition on 13 June 2008. National Guard Regulation 600-100 (Commissioned Officers-Federal Recognition and Related Personnel Actions), paragraph 10-15b states that temporary Federal Recognition may be granted by an Federal Recognition Board to those eligible when the board finds that the member has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018173
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100018173 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 | 20100018174
The separation authority denied administrative separation board procedures, waived rehabilitation requirements, and approved the recommendation for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b by reason of misconduct - pattern of misconduct with service characterized as general under honorable discharge. He was discharged accordingly on 22 July 1983 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b for misconduct - pattern of misconduct. His...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018175
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. On 17 January 1973, the separation authority approved his request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial, with 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018176
He cited several reasons why he believes he should be entitled to receive the ACP incentive of $45,000.00: * recognized technical skills as a UH-60 MTP and MTFE * desired to retire and did not obligate himself to an additional 3-year ADSO * led to believe he would be allowed to retire * spent nearly a year trying to gain disposition of retirement from new chain of command * retained under stop loss and made to serve the entire 3-year ACP ADSO * has not been paid for the 11-month period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018179
The applicant states: * While serving in Vietnam he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge * His middle name is Selvin not Slvin 3. 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 20 November 1967 through 19 November 1969; b. deleting the entry "Bronze Star Medal w/V Dev" in item 24 of his DD Form 214; and c. adding the Combat Infantryman Badge,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018187
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides the following: a. the Korean Service Medal is awarded for qualifying service in the theater of operations between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954; and b. the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018188
The applicant requests retroactive award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM), and the Basic, Senior, and Master Aviation Badges. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the KDSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. Evidence of record shows he served for a qualified period of service for award of the Basic, Senior, and Master Aviation Badges.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018191
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 7b (Home of Record (HOR) at Time of Entry) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to change her HOR: * from Route X, Box XXX, Enid, MS 38927 * to XXXX M____ B____ D____, Apartment XXX, Huntsville, AL 35803 2. It states the HOR address entered on the enlistment contract will be the address declared by the applicant to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018193
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for the wear of a bronze service star on the appropriate service medal, to include the Vietnam Service Medal, for each credited campaign participation. 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 to add the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and the MUC and to show he is authorized to wear three bronze service stars on his Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018195
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Table 2-1 (Composition of the OMPF) of Army Regulation 600-8-104 provides that court-martial orders are to be filed in the performance portion of the OMPF when there is an approved finding of guilty on at least on specification. His record is void of any evidence and he has not provided any evidence showing Special Court-Martial Order Number 4, dated 17 August 1967, which shows he was tried and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018196
This regulation shows the Republic of Korea as an area of eligibility for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal during the period 1 October 1966 to 30 June 1974. c. The United Nations Service Medal was awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States dispatched to Korea or adjacent areas on behalf of the United Nations, during the qualifying period between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954. d. The Korea Defense Service Medal was authorized by section 543 of the National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018197
The applicant requests that his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) be corrected by: a. removing the following six permanent orders awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM): B069-26 for 2d award, B178-51 for 3d award, B178-52 for 4th award, 339-009 for 4th award, 147-39 for 5th award, 320-01 for 6th award; and b. replacing them with the following six orders correcting or showing the correct dates of the award of the AGCM: 167-06 for the 2d award, B178-52 for the 3d award,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018200
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 4 (Date of Birth), items 6a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) and 6b (Pay Grade), and item 9d (Effective Date) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). There is no evidence indicating the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for a change to the reason for his separation within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018203
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending Item 18 of the applicant's DD Form 214 to show the entry, "SERVICE IN KUWAIT FROM 20000812-20001231 and 20030307-20040228"; and b. providing him a corrected separation document. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018205
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 14 July 1983 to show: * his retirement date as 14 July 1984 * he was awarded six Army Good Conduct Medals * a combined total of 20 years of active service in the Army and Navy 2. The applicant's final DD Form 214 for the period ending 14 July 1983 provides the following information: * entered active duty this period on 30 November 1978 * retired by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018206
The applicant requests correction of item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty this Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to read "4 June 2007." His DD Form 214 shows in: a. The regulation provides that the beginning date of the continuous period of active duty for which the DD Form 214 is being issued be entered in item 12a of the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018209
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The regulation in effect at the time of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 12 March 1970 provided that for: a. item 18 (Record of Service), all service shown in 18a through 18f will be less time lost; and b. item 19, for Vietnam service place an X in the "yes" block and show the specific dates of service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018211
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM), and her second award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). Permanent Orders Number 021-5, Headquarters, Eighth Personnel Command, dated 24 January 2000, awarded her the ARCOM (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) for meritorious service for the period from 22 November 1998 to 13 March 2000, while serving in the ROK. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018216
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) by: * showing his middle name is "ELIOT" vice "ELLIOT" * showing his Social Security Account Number (SSAN) is "XX9-XX-XXX8" vice "XX8-XX-XXX9" * upgrading his character of service from general to honorable 2. All of his service records that contain an SSAN show it as "XX8-XX-XXX9." The applicant was separated with a general discharge (GD) under the provisions of paragraph 5-37, Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018218
The applicant served in a duty position of an automatic rifleman; however, there is no evidence he was formally awarded MOS 111. Without documentation to show the applicant was awarded MOS 111, there is insufficient evidence to warrant correction of his record. _____________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 | 20100018220
There is no evidence to show that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board, within its 15-year statute of limitations, for a discharge upgrade. The applicant's military records show that a Medical Corps officer examined the applicant and found evidence of a character and behavior disorder (now called personality disorder). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding the general discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018222
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a third award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), the Combat Action Badge (CAB), and the Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA). The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the ARCOM, CAB, and ASUA. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 13 of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018225
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he retired with 20 years of service. The applicant was advised: * he had the right to consult with consulting counsel and/or civilian counsel at no expense to the Government within a reasonable time * he may obtain copies of documents that will be sent to the separation authority supporting the proposed separation * he may request a hearing before an administrative board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018229
On 25 January 1978, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Since the applicant's brief record of service included one NJP and 80 days of lost time, his record of service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel. His record of service isn't sufficient to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018233
The applicant states his birth certificate shows his year of birth as 1947. The applicant's birth certificate shows he was born in 1947. There is no record of what document was used to verify his DOB at the time of induction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018234
The applicant states she was discharged from the Regular Army for a condition - not a disability. On 25 February 2009, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against her under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-17, by reason of other physical and/or mental medical conditions not compatible with military service. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018236
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the PH is awarded for wounds sustained as a result of hostile action. HRC stated he was not on the Vietnam Casualty List, but the U.S. Army & Joint Services Records Research Center stated that the U.S. Army Casualty Data information available to them showed the applicant, a specialist 5th Class, was wounded in action on 17 May 1971 as a result of an aircraft incident. Without evidence that the applicant was wounded as a result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018238
The charge sheet or the facts and circumstances pertaining to the applicant's discharge proceedings under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial are not contained in his available military records. His record contains a duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, on 25 January 1977. There is no evidence the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018239
The applicant's service record shows he served in Korea from 8 July 1950 through 14 May 1951. The applicant's DD Forms 214 for the periods ending 26 March 1952 and 30 September 1968 show the Korean Service Medal with three bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the United Nations Service Medal to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 26 March 1952; b. deleting the Korean Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018240
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant's commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. The commander advised the applicant of his right to: * consult with a consulting counsel * submit statements in his own behalf * be represented by counsel or to waive any of these rights * withdraw any waiver of these...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018247
This DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for upgrade of his general discharge to a fully honorable discharge. The applicant's service, which includes NJP and two special court-martial convictions for being AWOL and 1,661 days of time lost, clearly does not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018250
The applicant states that he was awarded all of those awards and they were omitted from his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The regulation also states, in pertinent part, that for first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950, a period of service of less than 3 years but more than 1 year qualifies for award of the AGCM. Adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * BSM with 1OLC and V Device * ARCOM with 1OLC...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018251
Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his service in Korea. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24c of his DD Form 214 the entry "None" and replacing it with the entry "USARPAC 1 0 14"; b. adding to item 26 of his DD Form 214 the National Defense Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018252
On 17 October 2005, his immediate commander initiated separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 14-12(c) of Army Regulation 635-200 for misconduct with the issuance of a general under honorable conditions discharge. On 25 October 2005, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct for commission of a serious offense and he directed the applicant's service be characterized as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018256
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army in pay grade E-1 on 1 March 2006, for 4 years. On 29 October 2008, the applicants company commander advised him that he was initiating action to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), paragraph 14-12b, for a pattern of misconduct, with a general discharge. On 18 December 2008, he was discharged in pay grade E-1 under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018258
The applicant states in his application and VA Form 21-4138 (Statement in Support of Claim) that he was granted leave from his unit in the Republic of Vietnam due to numerous Red Cross messages alerting him to various medical emergencies involving his four young children and wife. The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 20 June 1974, a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Report of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018260
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 July 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100018260 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 | 20100018266
He provides: * Four letters from family members * Several mental health reports * Medical statements * Six Records of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The mental health reports he provided were considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018267
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 AR20070012266, on 8 January 2008. c. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) shows he served in duty MOS 12A Pioneer) or 12B (Combat Engineer) during his service in Vietnam; it does not show any entries for service in an infantry duty MOS. His records do not contain orders awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018270
The applicant requests that his date of rank for promotion to the pay grade of E-4 be back-dated to 5 December 2008, when he was originally advanced to the pay grade of E-4. In the processing of this application a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the Human Resources Command (HRC) at Fort Knox, Kentucky which opines that that while he was enlisted in the pay grade of E-3, he was only authorized to be enlisted in the pay grade of E-2 and his advancement to the pay grade of E-4 was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018272
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the correct date he entered active duty. Thus, the entry on the applicant's DD Form 214 in item 12a (i.e., 15 June 1986), clearly is in error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018273
His record contains no indication Federal recognition orders were issued for his initial appointment of 8 August 2008. Officers who are federally recognized in a particular grade and branch shall be tendered an appointment in the same grade as Reserve commissioned officers of the Army with assignment to the ARNG of the United States if they have not already accepted such appointment; b. Paragraph 2-2 provides the effective date of Federal recognition for original appointment is the date on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018275
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States), dated 17 August 1954, to show award of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in his reconstructed records and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, that he was treated for such wounds by medical personnel,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100018277
The applicant began receiving his retired pay effective 24 May 2010 and he was enrolled in the SBP with full spouse coverage due to having submitted an outdated DD Form 2656 that did not contain a notarization of the spouses signature. The evidence shows the applicant applied for non-regular retirement in 2010 and in doing so he completed a DD Form 2656 (April 2006 edition) which required a witness to verify a spouses concurrence. However, the form in effect at the time the applicant...