ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019112
The applicant requests that his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Vietnam as a unit clerk and did not meet any of the criteria necessary for award of the CIB. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear that the record is in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019113
Then he was discharged. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019114
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect that he was awarded the Air Medal (AM) and the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (1st first oak leaf cluster (OLC)) and that he served 10 months and 23 days in Vietnam instead of 9 months and 23 days of foreign service currently shown. Accordingly, it would be in the interest of justice to award him the AGCM (12st award) for the period of 13 January 1969 to 29...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019117
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 Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal. In the absence of evidence of record which shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base adding the Purple Heart to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019126
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his deployments to Southwest Asia and Iraq. It provides, in pertinent part, that it is mandatory that an entry be placed in the remarks section of the DD Form 214 for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service. The evidence of record shows that the applicant deployed to SWA and Iraq in support of Operation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019127
The applicant requests his award of the Purple Heart be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). On 30 October 1971, he was transferred to Company A, 3d Battalion 187th Infantry Regiment, and he remained with that unit until he departed Vietnam on 1 December 1971 for assignment to Fort Hood, Texas. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding his awards of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019129
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his foreign service in Iraq and his awards of the Combat Action Badge (CAB) and the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM). The applicant states he served in Iraq from 4 September 2003 to 31 March 2004 and he should have been awarded the ICM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing in block 12f...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019131
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 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. The evidence of record also shows the applicant voluntarily requested discharge in lieu of court-martial and he completed only about 2 years and 1 month of his 6-year enlistment commitment. _______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019133
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. The general court-martial authority approved the sentence and directed the sentence to be executed except for the BCD and confinement in excess of 12 months which were suspended for 1 year contingent on the applicant not committing any acts of misconduct during the suspension, providing truthful testimony in all cases he was called to be a witness in, and performing his assigned military duties in an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019134
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The Form SSA-2458 she provides shows SSN 330-xx-xxxx. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request to change the SSN on her DD Form 214 or to add a statement showing she was deployed in support of OIF/OEF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019135
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) provides for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to all units that served in Vietnam between 20 July 1965 and 28 March 1973 which were subordinate to Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam, by Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 8, dated 1974. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019136
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record confirms the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 2, Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of completion of required service. As a result, there is insufficient evidence to show he was suffering from a mentally or physically disabling condition that rendered him unfit to perform the duties of his grade and specialty, or that medically disqualified him from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019137
Section VII (SBP Certificates - Required when married member does not elect full coverage or declines coverage for spouse) of the DA Form 4240 indicates the FSM's spouse, the applicant, was not available for counseling and she was instead informed by letter. The evidence of record shows that prior to his retirement the FSM was provided an opportunity to make an SBP election and he willingly and in writing elected not to participate in the SBP on 12 July 1985. At the time of this election,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019138
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. However, the evidence of record shows court-martial charges were preferred against him for being AWOL for 102 days. The characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and the evidence shows the applicant was aware of that prior to requesting discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019140
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100029140 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 | 20100019141
The applicant's military records are not available for review. General Orders Number 91 provided by the applicant show these orders were issued by Headquarters, 87th Infantry Division, on 24 April 1945 awarding the applicant the BSM for heroic achievement against an armed enemy. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Bronze Star Medal is awarded in time of war for heroism and for meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight in connection...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019143
The applicant states he was awarded the PH and it is not shown on his DD Form 214. The applicant provides a self-authored statement, news article, and photographs in support of his application. _______ _ 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 | 20100019146
By regulation, he served a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. The applicant's deployment history shows he served in Afghanistan from 18 July 2002 to 3 September 2002. Since exact dates are needed to list his service in Afghanistan on his DD Form 214 and determine his eligibility for awards, in the absence of additional documentary evidence that confirms the exact beginning date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019153
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 January 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019153 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 | 20100019157
The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable at the time. _______ _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 | 20100019161
He states he completed his on-line submission for TEB to his dependents on 1 September 2009 based on his belief and the information provided that as long as he was on active duty on 11 September 2001, he could transfer his benefits at a later date. The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will: a. provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service individual pre-separation or release from active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019167
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 incorrectly shows he entered active duty on 3 July 1991 instead of 28 May 1991 and represents a break in service that never occurred. His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his retirement reflects in block 12a that he entered active duty this period on 3 July 1991; however, his service computation in block 12c. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in block 12a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019176
Only the honorable characterization may be awarded to a Soldier upon completion of his/her period of enlistment or period for which called or ordered to active duty or ADT, or where required under specific reason for separation, unless an entry-level status separation (uncharacterized) is warranted. He completed his training and was released from active duty on 1 October 1983. Thus, available records confirm the applicant was in an entry-level status and his character of service for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019181
The applicant, the spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests the FSM's discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) be voided and that he instead be placed in the Retired Reserve to allow for continued payment of his earned Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) benefit. The applicant states, in effect: * the FSM was recruited into the active Reserve, from the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR), around September 2002 * the FSM informed the Army of the fact he was receiving VSI,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019182
Counsel states, in effect, the applicant was unjustly reduced to SGT/E-5 because he did not complete the conditional requirement of his promotion to complete the Warrior Leader Course (WLC) within 270 days of his return to his home station. Available evidence shows he did not return to his home station until 1 June 2009, when he was honorably released from active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019183
In his petition, counsel states, in effect, the applicant served honorably for more than 13 years in the Army with enlisted and commissioned service. Counsel states once the applicant was informed he should have come back into the Army as a captain and not a specialist, he contacted HHC to try to correct the error, but nothing was done. The advisory official states: * he was separated from active duty for substandard performance on 20 January 2002 * upon his desire for reentry, in March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019185
The applicant's record shows he originally enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) for 8 years on 26 April 2003. A Memorandum, Subject: Change in Policy Governing Bonus Recoupment, grants authority to cancel recoupment actions regarding USAR Soldiers in a bonus status who are going into the Active Component, military technician programs, Active Guard Reserve, or officer status. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019187
The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued confirms he was discharged with a characterization of service of honorable by reason of alcohol or other drug abuse. The regulation in effect at the time stated that SPD code "JPB" was the correct code for Soldiers separated under the provisions of chapter 9 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of alcohol or other drug abuse. The applicant's record shows he was discharged on 29 January 1980 under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019190
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 29 January 1971, after consulting with defense counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. However, his records contain a duly authenticated DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) which shows that he was discharged...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019191
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019191 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states she was released from active duty and not given the opportunity to use PDMRA days she 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 | 20100019192
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 1 September 1992, the applicant consulted with counsel and requested a conditional request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10 provided he receive a general discharge. His RE code was administratively correct and in conformance with applicable regulations at the time of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019193
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general under honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. There is no evidence indicating he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019194
The applicant's request for an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. Based on his record of indiscipline, including his bar to reenlistment and 7 months and 18 days of time lost, due to being AWOL and in confinement, his service clearly does not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel. _______ _ _x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019196
However, the available evidence includes a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that contains the authority and reason for his discharge. The DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 30 July 1986 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial, with issuance of an under other than honorable discharge. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019198
The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant contends his discharge should be upgraded to a general discharge because he requested a hardship discharge and thought he was receiving a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019200
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Accordingly, he was discharged under honorable conditions on 17 August 1989 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c for misconduct- commission of a serious offense. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019201
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. On 1 December 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019202
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The record shows the applicant served in an active duty status to complete her training and she was separated using the spelling of the middle name that currently appears on her DD Form 4, DA Form 2-1, and all documents on file in her record. This Record of Proceedings, along with the application and supporting documents will be filed in her military record in order to provide clarity regarding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019204
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained from the Chief, Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Special Pay Branch, who states: a. eligibility for an MSP agreement requires completion of all education and training obligations, or completion of 8 years of creditable service from the Health Professions Pay Entry Date (HPPED); b. the applicant's graduation date from the general surgery...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019211
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show 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. deleting from item 13 of his DD Form 214 the "Vietnam Service Medal (4OLC)"; and b. adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019220
The applicant requests his 4 May 2005 Summary Court-Martial (SCM) Proceedings and related documents be moved from the Performance (P) to the Restricted (R) portion of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). It states once in the OMPF, the document becomes a permanent part of that file and will not be removed or moved unless directed by proper authority. The applicantÂ’s request that the 27 April 2005 SCM proceedings and related documents on file in the P portion of his OMPF be moved to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019224
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he retired in the rank and pay grade of sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7. The applicant contends his military records should be corrected to show he retired in the rank and pay grade of SFC/E-7 because prior to receiving NJP he honorably held the rank of SFC for over 13 years. Therefore, his service in the rank of SFC was unsatisfactory, and his advancement to a rank above SGT on the Retired List would not be appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019233
The applicant requested and was placed on excess leave on 21 May 1986 pending completion of his separation request. Paragraph 3-7c(7) specifically addresses issuance of an UOTHC for discharges issued under the provisions of chapter 10 of this regulation; and d. Chapter 10 provides 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019236
The applicant requests award of the: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars * Presidential Unit Citation * Valorous Unit Award 2. The applicant states: * his service was honorable and exceptional yet he was not awarded an Army Good Conduct Medal because he took an early discharge from combat service in Vietnam * Army Regulation allows for the belated award of the Army Good Conduct Medal * his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) established...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019239
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 evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. 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: * delete from items 5a, 5b, and 6 the entries "SP4 (T)," "E-4,"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019241
The applicant requests a 10 percent increase in his retired pay based on award of the Soldier's Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), paragraph 1-40(a), states that U. S. Code Title 10, section 3991 provides that any enlisted member who is credited with extraordinary heroism in line of duty who retires after 20 years or more years active Federal service, is entitled to 10 percent increase in retired pay, subject to the 75 percent limit on total retired pay. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019242
The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 13 May 1997. 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 SPD Code of "JKQ" is the correct Code for Soldiers separating under chapter 14-12c of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019250
He requested and was approved to transfer 3 months of benefits on the TEB website, for his son who was attending college, while he was still on active duty. The applicant's request that his record be corrected to show he applied for and the Army approved transferring his benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his dependents prior to his retirement from active duty on 30 September 2009 has been carefully considered and found to have merit. Contrary to the basis for the denial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2010 | 20100019251
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019251 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 | 20100019253
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 August 2010 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100019253 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.