ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019131
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he served in Vietnam for six months. The applicant states he was transferred from Germany to Vietnam in March 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019135
His DD Form 214 also shows the following awards: * Army of Occupation Medal (Japan) * Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars * United Nations Service Medal 6. The available records show he was separated in the rank of SGT after completing 1 year, 11 months, and 14 days of active duty service with no lost time and section 18 of his DD Form 230 confirms he was favorably considered for the AGCM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019136
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. In a letter dated 23 December 1982, the applicant's commander notified him of the return of his personal checks dated 23 October, 3 and 9 November 1982 for non-sufficient funds. Based on his record of misconduct and poor duty performance, the applicant's service clearly does not meet the standards of acceptable conduct for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019143
He also requests correction of this DD Form 214 to show award of the Vietnam Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). The evidence of record shows he served a period of qualifying service in Vietnam for award of the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star for participation in the Vietnam Advisory Campaign and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). As a result, the Board recommends that the DD Form 214 for the period ending 28...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019144
The applicant requests that his general discharge from the Army National Guard (ARNG) be upgraded to honorable. 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 Regulation 135-178 provides for the separation of enlisted personnel of the Army Reserve and ARNG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019149
Army Regulation 600-65, 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; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. Based on the available evidence, the applicable regulations, and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019150
On 15 March 1990, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11 (Entry Level Status), by reason of inability to adapt to military life, lack of motivation, and substandard performance. On 28 March 1990, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation from the Army in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019153
On 10 April 1965, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 by reason of unsuitability with issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. The applicants service record is void of evidence which supports his contention he was assaulted by a Motor Pool Sergeant while he was on active duty in 1965. The Nelson Memorandum specified that the presence of a personality disorder (character and behavior disorder at the time)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019155
The applicant's discharge packet is not available for review; however, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 3 March 1995, in the rank/grade of private/E-2, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b, by reason of misconduct. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. His narrative reason for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019157
On 27 September 2010, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge from the Army in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, by reason of entry-level performance and conduct. It states that SPD code JGA is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of entry-level performance and conduct. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR)) provides Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019158
The applicant requests reconsideration of the: * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decision AR20100014362, dated 25 January 2011, denying his request for award of the Purple Heart for wounds received on 24 January 1970 * ABCMR decision AR20110002573, dated 23 August 2011, denying his request for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded to a member of the Armed Forces of the United States...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019160
On 12 August 1971, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. On 6 October 1971, he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with an undesirable discharge. However, evidence shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019162
On 15 November 1993, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 3, as a result of court-martial with a bad conduct character of service. In accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the ABCMR is not empowered to set aside a conviction. After a review of the applicant's record of service, it is clear his service did not meet the criteria for an honorable or a general discharge or any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019165
She provides: * Standard Form 502 (Medical Record - Narrative Summary Clinical Resume) 6 pages * 2006 Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings * Removal from Temporary Disability Retired List (TRDL) letter and orders * VA Rating Decision * Email correspondence from Military Pay * Letter from the Army Review Boards Agency CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019166
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: a. by adding the Legion of Merit to item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized); b. amending the entry "SERGEANTS MAJOR RES, 1 WEEK, 2003" in item 14 (Military Education) of his DD Form 214 to show "SERGEANTS MAJOR COURSE, 41 WEEKS, 2003;" and c. amending the entry "NM" in item 19a (Mailing Address After Separation) and item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019168
The applicant provides copies of: * letter from the Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA), dated 13 July 2011 * his letter to ARBA dated 19 September 2011 * DD Form 149 (Applications for Correction of Military Records), dated 2006 * Article from USA Today "More Purple Hearts after Army Clarifies Concussion", dated 21 March 2011 * DA Form 4700 (Medical Record Supplemental Medical Data), dated 25 August 2004 * SF 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care, dated 18 October 2004 * Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019171
The applicant requests adjustment of his date of rank (DOR) for staff sergeant (SSG). The applicant states: * He wants his DOR adjusted so he can be eligible for the next sergeant first class promotion board * He was promoted to SSG on 1 April 1999 while serving in the Regular Army (RA) * He left the service in February 2004 and came back in March 2008 * He enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and accepted a reduction of grade to sergeant (SGT)/E-5 because of his 4-year break in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019172
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 December 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110019172 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and My Board File (MBF) be corrected by: a. removing the erroneous Alpha Detachment, 90th Personnel Services Battalion Permanent Order (PO) 020-002 awarding him the 5th award of the Army Good Conduct Medal; and b. removing the duplicate Army Good Conduct Medal (8th award), dated 4 December 2010, for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019174
As a new issue, the applicant requests correction of her records to lift an existing bar to reenlistment. Her record contains an undated DA Form 4126-R (Bar to Reenlistment Certificate) wherein her commander stated she had "been enrolled in the weight control program since 20 June 1977 [and had] not lost the required weight to meet the standards of Army Regulation 600-9." The governing Army regulation in effect at the time provided for the barring from reenlistment of individuals who did...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019175
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add to the Purple Heart (2nd Award) and issuance of a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214). His record contains no other orders showing he was awarded a second Purple Heart. However, his record does show GO announced award of the Purple Heart to the applicant for wounds he received on 30 November 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019179
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests items 5a (Grade, Rate or Rank), 5b (Pay Grade), and 6 (Date of Rank) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected. The applicant provides: * Promotion orders * DD Form 214 * An illegible document from a claims division correcting his E-6 back pay CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019180
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 his deployment to Iraq. He states he served in Iraq, but it is not reflected in item 12f (Foreign Service) of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019181
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records to reflect the spelling of his first name as it is reflected on his birth certificate. The applicant's request to change the spelling of his first name in his military records to reflect the first name as it is listed on his birth certificate has been carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019184
The applicant provides copies of a Report of Survey, an Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) decision, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), and VA Rating Decisions with VA medical records. The applicant's military personnel records do not contain a DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet) or his request for discharge for the good of the service based on conduct triable by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019186
On 19 January 2010, the applicants immediate commander initiated separation action against the applicant in accordance with chapter 18 of Army Regulation 635-200 for failing to meet body fat standards, enrollment in the AWCP on 10 August 2009, and failing to make satisfactory progress. A body fat evaluation may also be done by unit personnel to assist in measuring progress. If health care personnel are unable to determine a medical reason for lack of weight lossand if the individual is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019190
The applicant has provided a copy of General Orders Number 751 issued by Headquarters, US Army Support Command, Saigon on 26 June 1969 awarding him the BSM for meritorious service during the period of October 1968 to June 1969. The applicant applied to the Board requesting that his award of the BSM be added to his DD Form 214; however, he did not provide a copy of orders and there were no orders in his records awarding him the BSM and the Board denied that portion of his request. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019191
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge to honorable. The VA Rating Decision shows the original claim was received in June 2009. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019192
The SPD code of "MBK" is the correct code for Soldiers REFRAD for completion of required active service under the provisions of chapter 4, Army Regulation 635-200, when eligible to reenlist and are transferred to the Reserve Component to complete their military service obligation. This SPD code is also used for Army National Guard of the United States (ARNGUS) or USAR Soldiers who are REFRAD on completion of required active service or period for which ordered to active duty. Having been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019197
He understood that if his request was approved, he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 24 June 1977, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in accordance with chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge was considered appropriate at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019201
BOARD DATE: 5 April 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110019201 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019205
The applicant requests correction of item 9 (Command to Which Transferred) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the entry "none." His Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) contains a DA Form 5691-R (Request for Reserve Component Assignment), dated 25 March 2010, that indicates the applicant was to enlist in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and that upon completion of his active duty service, he had voluntarily accepted an assignment to 1BN (BCT),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019214
On 19 March 1980, Headquarters, First U.S. Army published Orders 55-45 reassigning him from his TPU, the 338th General Hospital, back to the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement) as an unsatisfactory participant. On 26 February 1982, the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Administrative Center, St. Louis, MO, published Orders 02-1010029 ordering his honorable discharge from the USAR effective 1 March 1982 by reason of having completed his military service obligation. He held the rank/grade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019215
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Absent any evidence of record or independent evidence submitted by the applicant that shows he was ever wounded in action, the regulatory burden of proof necessary to support award of the PH has not been satisfied in this case. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019217
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and Drill Sergeant Badge (DSB) be added to his 10 April 1998 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). As a result, given the certificate provided by the applicant shows he completed the Drill Sergeant course in 2000, subsequent to his release from active duty in 1998, it would not be appropriate to add this award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019219
On 13 April 1978, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of misconduct, and directed he receive an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) he was issued at the time shows he was discharged in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. His character of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019220
Orders P04-804826, issued by the U.S. Army Human Resources Command, St. Louis, MO, dated 8 April 2008, placed him on the AUS Retired list as a SPC/E-4 effective 17 January 2008, the date he reached 60 years of age. Army Regulation 135-180 (Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service) states a person granted retired pay will receive such pay in the highest grade (temporary or permanent) satisfactorily held during his or her entire period of service. The available records do not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019221
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: a. Although the applicant states the handwritten entries indicate he and other Soldiers were also awarded the Purple Heart, this document is insufficient to substantiate he was entitled to or awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019223
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). By regulation, in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a direct result of or caused by enemy action. ___________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 | CY2011 | 20110019224
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a medical discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019227
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his correct name and date of birth (DOB). Considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and regulations, the document provided by the applicant is insufficient evidence to warrant a change to the name and DOB in his official military service records. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019229
The applicant states he was wounded twice by shrapnel while serving in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) and he did not receive a Purple Heart for his combat wounds. His medical records are not available for review with this case. ___________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 | CY2011 | 20110019232
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The regulation provided for the discharge of individuals who had demonstrated their unfitness by giving evidence of habits and traits of character manifested by misconduct. The regulation stated that discharge, if recommended, would be for unfitness, except that discharge because of unsuitability (under Army Regulation 615-369 (Enlisted Personnel - Discharge - Inaptitude or Unsuitability)), without referral to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019233
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) be added to the list of earned awards on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant is advised that if he can provide documentary evidence and orders confirming the ARCOM was not an interim award and/or that the MSM was not his retirement award, he may resubmit his application with this evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019235
The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) * DA Forms 8-27A (Medical Condition-Physical Profile Record), dated 2 June 1967 and 4 October 1968 * a medical operation narrative summary, dated 8 April 1968 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Although there are medical records indicating he received fragment wounds to the right knee, there is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019237
On 2 May 1975, the applicant was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. 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 Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019238
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The record does not contain an Airborne Course Completion Certificate and is also void of any orders or other documents indicating he ever completed the airborne course or that he was awarded the Parachutist Badge. Further, the only award earned by the applicant and listed in section 9 of his DA Form 24 is a marksman marksmanship qualification badge which is already listed on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019239
The applicant requests that the separation authority, narrative reason for separation, and Reentry (RE) code on her discharge be changed to show that she was medically discharged with a RE code of 1 and that she was discharged in the pay grade of E-5. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, Subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, U.S. Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019240
Subsequent to receiving legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. On 24 May 1983, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed his discharge UOTHC. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019242
There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. 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 | CY2011 | 20110019243
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to a general discharge. In accordance with Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the ABCMR is not empowered to set aside a conviction. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that confirms he was told his BCD would be automatically upgraded in 6 months.