ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20100030305
BOARD DATE: 27 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100030305 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The message states that to be eligible for the bonus, individuals must not be accepting appointment as an officer for an AGR position. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant signed an agreement acknowledging he was not eligible for the Officer Accession Bonus if he were appointed to an AGR position the same day he was commissioned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000004
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC). Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000007
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 Meritorious Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, and shoulder sleeve insignia-former wartime service (SSI-FWTS). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Meritorious Service Medal and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000013
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to a fully honorable discharge. On 22 January 1976, the applicants immediate commander recommended the applicant be discharged with a General Discharge Certificate. There is no indication he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000016
The applicant requests that his dates of rank for promotion to the ranks of major through colonel be adjusted to reflect the correct dates. However, there was no evidence of him having a security clearance and he was not promoted until 12 October 2000, the date his interim clearance was granted. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to show that he obtained a clearance prior to 12 October 2000, there appears to be no basis to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000017
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. On 19 June 1970, 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. However, there is no evidence in his military service records and he has not provided evidence that shows his discharge was harsh.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000020
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 Meritorious Unit Commendation and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and adding his duty assignment as a bus guard to his DA Form 20. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000027
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His primary MOS was 63C (Track Vehicle Mechanic) and because he qualified as an expert with his M-16 Rifle, he was assigned duties as an M-60 Machinegun gunner on an M113 (Armored Personnel Carrier); however, he was never awarded MOS 11B and his records should show this MOS. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the CIB is awarded to infantry and warrant officers and enlisted personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000028
A DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) that states during the period 26 January 2005 through 25 January 2006 the applicant " distinguished himself in providing support and security to the Cottonbaler Battalion, Iraqi Security Forces, Coalition Forces " The proposed citation was "For courageous service reflect great credit upon himself and the Cottonbaler Battalion 4th Brigade, Combat Team " The certificate for the Army Commendation Medal for approximately the same period states the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000030
The DA Form 638 and award orders provided by the applicant confirm he earned the third award of the MSM, ninth award of the AGCM, and two awards of the MUC. As a result, it would be appropriate to add these awards to his record and DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 13 of his 31 October 2010 DD Form 214 to add the MSM (3rd Award), AGCM (9th Award), and MUC (2nd Award).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000035
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and his unit's awards. The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's WD Form 53 shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 25 June 1946 for a period of 3 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000036
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. However, at the time of the applicant's separation the regulation provided for the issuance of an undesirable discharge. c. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000037
On 1 February 1994, the applicant's unit commander informed him, the applicant, of his intent to process him for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, by reason of entry level status (ELS) performance and conduct. It states that a separation will be described as entry level with uncharacterized service if the Soldier has less than 180 days of continuous active duty service at the time separation action is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000039
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. However, his record contains a duly-constituted DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) that shows he was discharged on 8 September 1972 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 with a character of service of under conditions other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000040
He served in the RVN from 22 March through 28 May 1968; this service equals 2 months and 6 days; c. He was a patient in the 7th Field Hospital, Japan, from 29 May through 1 August 1968; this service equals 64 days; d. He was transferred to Letterman Hospital, Fort Irwin, CA, and he was later returned to duty; e. He was awarded MOS 64B2O (Heavy Truck Driver) and he drove a bus during the period 4 October through 9 December 1968; f. He was transferred to Headquarters and Headquarters Company...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000041
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 July 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110000041 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 29 September 1964, he was discharged accordingly with his service characterized as under conditions other than honorable. b. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge (GD) is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000043
The applicant requests award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp for her service in Berlin and its addition to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp is authorized for service with the Army of Occupation of Berlin between 9 May 1945 and 2 October 1990. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Berlin, Germany, from 13 July 1980 through 6 October 1982 and completed a qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000044
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He provides: * Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders to South Korea, dated 27June 1975 * Two DA Forms 67-7 (U.S. Army Officer Evaluation Report) for the periods September 1975 - 9 September 1976 and September 1976 - November 1976 * PCS orders from South Korea, dated 9 August 1976 * Certificate of Achievement, dated 1 June 1985 * Three DA Forms 67-8 (U.S. Army Officer Evaluation Report) for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000046
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. On 25 August 1971, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant's contention that his discharge should be upgraded was carefully considered and it was determined that there is insufficient evidence to support this request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000048
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000050
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his place of entry on active duty as Beckley, West Virginia, and his rank as specialist four, pay grade E-4. The applicant's DD Form 4/1, dated 20 January 1984, indicates that he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) for 6 years in the rank of private, pay grade E-1. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows: a. he entered IADT on 23 January 1984 from Scottown, Ohio; b. he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000051
The applicant requests that general officer memoranda of reprimand (GOMORs), dated 9 April 1997 and 15 March 2005, be removed from the restricted section of his official military personnel file (OMPF). Reaching his 18th year of service and fourth selection passover, he suspects that the reprimands are keeping him from being selected. Given the above and the fact the GOMORs were properly filed on his OMPF, and subsequently transferred to the restricted section of his OMPF as directed by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000052
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his DA Form 201 (Military Personnel Records Jacket) and DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Presidential Unit Citation. In the absence of conclusive evidence his unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, there is insufficient evidence to list it on his 201 File and his DD Form 214. __________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000053
The applicant states he earned and was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for service in the 5th Infantry Regiment of the 71st Infantry Division in the Central Europe and Rhineland campaigns in 1945. Based on the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the applicant is entitled to award of 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 him the Combat Infantryman Badge, b. awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000055
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, Combat Infantryman Badge, and Air Medal. The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 15 September 1969. As such, based on the recommended change to his pay grade it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his rank as sergeant, pay grade as E-5, and date of rank as 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000058
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * DA Form 3340-R (Request for Reenlistment or Extension in the Regular Army), dated 6 February 1997 * DA Form 1695 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment), dated 6 February 1997 * DA Form 3340-R (Request for Regular Army Reenlistment or Extension), dated 28 August 1997 * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) with allied documents, dated 5 September 1997 * DA Form 2166-7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000060
On 30 August 1983, the applicant's commander initiated separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, by reason of unsatisfactory performance. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. However, good service achievements and recommendations alone are not sufficient to mitigate his indiscipline and unsatisfactory performance and are not a basis for upgrading a properly-issued discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000062
No counseling statements to support the negative write up: (1) Senior leaders visited his operation in Iraq on several occasions; none expressed any concern with his performance; (2) He was relieved from his position as Deputy Program Director without any indication that his performance was not meeting the standards; (3) He was never told the reason why he was being relieved or given an opportunity to rebut; (4) If an investigation took place, he was not informed of it or shown any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000064
The applicant requests correction of her military records by removing the titling for making a false official statement and assault consummated by battery from the Defense Clearance and Investigations Index (DCII). d. The crime of assault consummated by battery is not completed by casual contact; it requires an intention to touch or culpable negligence. d. Investigative summary stated: * Report generated to list offense as assault consummated with a battery * This is an Operation Enduring...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000066
On 12 March 1982, the unit commander initiated action to separate the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-33b(3), for misconduct due to an established pattern of failing to pay just debts. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Therefore, the applicants record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000075
In his request he states, "I request discharge from the service under the provisions of paragraph 3a(6), Army Regulation 635-200 as I feel that at the time of my induction into the service I did not meet the applicable medical fitness standards for induction in effect at that time." Medical Board Proceedings, dated 31 August 1966, show the board recommended the applicant be returned to duty pending separation according to provisions of Army Regulation 635-200. Eligibility for discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000081
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 17 November 2010 to show he was a sergeant (SGT/E-5). The following additional evidence related to his rank/grade was provided by the applicant or found in the applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) on the interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS) as follows: * on his AER, his grade is shown as "E-5" * on his DD Form 4/1 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000082
The applicant requests correction of his military records by voiding his transfer to the Retired Reserve and providing him a referral to a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) for proper consideration of his medical condition. He was subsequently released from active duty and transferred to the Retired Reserve without the benefit of being properly evaluated by an MEB and PEB. However, should he have, or be able to obtain, documentation of the Fit for Duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000083
The applicant requests several corrections to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty): * in item 11 (Primary Specialty), change "Nothing Follows" to "Parachutist MOS 11B1P" * in item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), add the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Army Achievement Medal (AAM), Ranger Tab, and Parachutist Badge * in item 14 (Military Education), add the U.S. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000087
The record shows that while in the MEB process the applicant was offered and voluntarily declined to extend her enlistment to complete PDES processing. The applicant's request for a medical discharge and consideration by a medical board has been carefully considered. The evidence of record shows that while in the MEB process the applicant was offered the opportunity to extend her enlistment to complete PDES processing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000088
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was awarded the Combat Action Badge (CAB) for his service in Iraq. The convoy manifest, dated 7 November 2007, and an attached convoy order as provided by the applicant, indicates the applicant was traveling in a convoy when a gun truck hit an IED which exploded. The applicant contends his military records should be corrected to show award of the CAB for his service in Iraq because he was engaged by the enemy while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000091
It was determined that he did not meet retention standards in accordance with Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness), chapter 3, and a medical evaluation board or physical evaluation board was not needed. A Standard Form 507 (Medical Record), dated 18 May 2006, shows he failed to meet retention standards per Army Regulation 40-501, paragraph 3-39h (back pain). The memorandum also advised him of the following options for disposition of his case: * elect to be transferred to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000099
She provides: * her OCS Diploma * her appointment memorandum, dated 12 March 2009 * a DA Form 71 (Oath of Office - Military Personnel), dated 12 March 2009 * a National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 89 (Proceedings of a Federal Recognition Examining Board (FREB)), dated 26 May 2010 * an NGB 337 (Oaths of Office), dated 25 June 2010 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military records show she was appointed in the PRARNG as a second lieutenant (2LT), effective 12 March 2009, and extended...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000104
The applicant requests a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), a retirement award, and consideration for promotion to the next higher grade. Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1332.38, paragraph E3.P3.5.1, Application, states that except for service members previously determined unfit and continued in a permanent limited duty status, service members who are pending retirement at the time they are referred for physical disability evaluation enter the DES (Disability Evaluation System) under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000107
The applicant requests that the reason, authority, and separation code for his discharge be changed from alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure to physical disability. Medical evaluation and treatment for pericarditis and alcohol abuse continued. The applicant provided the following in support of his request: a. service medical documents, including profiles and diagnoses; b. service personnel documents showing the applicant was awarded an Army Achievement Medal and Certificate for being...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000110
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. He 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: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the period 20 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000113
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. The appropriate authority approved his request for discharge with the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000121
The applicant states that on 15 December 1970 he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds he received in action on 3 November 1970. AR 600-8-22 also states the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000125
A DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 1 August 1989, shows the applicant's status was changed from DFR to confined by civilian authorities, effective 2 July 1989. On 30 August 1989, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. On 19 September 1989, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive an UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000128
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,. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant has not submitted any evidence to show he properly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000129
However, at the time, an undesirable discharge was normally given. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The author contends that had the applicant returned to duty instead of going AWOL, he most likely would have been discharged early with an honorable discharge and, therefore, based on his PTSD and compassion, his discharge should now be upgraded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000130
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 the period 15 November 1966 to 20 August 1968; b. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; and c. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st award), the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars, the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000131
He was discharged from active duty in pay grade E-1 on 6 April 1990, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-10, as a result of a court-martial, and the issuance of a dishonorable discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000132
The applicant's SF 88, dated 29 November 1965, found him medically qualified for military service and he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 14 January 1966. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-9, provided that individuals who were not medically qualified under procurement medical standards when accepted for induction or initial enlistment would be discharged when a medical board, regardless of the date completed, established that a medical condition was identified by appropriate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000135
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110000135 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and Army National Guard PDMRA Calculator Worksheet in support of this application. Contrary to the NGB advisory opinion, the evidence of record and independent evidence provided by the applicant is void of any documentary evidence indicating the applicant requested and was denied...