ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20080008300
There are no orders in the applicants military service records to show that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and his DA Form 20 does not list the Combat Infantryman Badge in Item 41 (Awards and Decorations). Records show the applicant qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and that he participated in 4 campaigns during his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20080012241
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20080013041
Army Regulation 635-5 (Personnel Separations - Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents that must be prepared for Soldiers on retirement, discharge, release from active duty service, or control of the Active Army. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed his initial MSO on 28 February 1975. The evidence of record also shows that the authority for this action was Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 4-24b(5), disability (other), and the appropriate separation code...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20080014298
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his separation document to show he served in support of Operation Able Sentry III. Moreover, the applicant's records are absent a copy of his DD Form 214 for the period of service under review and the applicant also failed to provide a copy of his DD Form 214 in support of his application, or in response to two requests for the document.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20080015386
The applicant states, in effect, he was ordered to active duty to attend basic training (BT) and advanced individual training (AIT); however, his discharge document shows his service as active duty for training. He also states he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal for 90 days of active service during the Gulf War. Chapter 1 (General), paragraph 1-3 (DD Form 214 - Report of Separation from Active Duty), states a DD Form 214 will be issued to all personnel at time of retirement,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20080015482
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show the minimum points necessary for a qualifying retirement year for each of the three years he served as a reservist in the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC). This document, in pertinent part, shows beginning on 1 October 1991 through the retirement year ending (RYE) date of 13 May 1993, the applicant was a member of the ROTC and did not earn any creditable retirement points. The applicants military personnel records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20080016245
The applicants military personnel records show he enlisted in the ARNGUS and PRARNG for a period of 6 years on 12 January 1972 and was ordered to active duty for training (ACDUTRA) on 25 May 1972. The evidence of record shows that, on 13 July 2007, orders were issued that discharged the applicant from the ARNGUS and PRARNG on 13 May 2007 and transferred him to the USAR Control Group (Retired Reserve) effective 14 May 2007. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20080016337
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicants military personnel records contain a copy of United States Army Court of Military Review, Appellate Military Judges, United States (Appellee) versus [Applicant] in Army Court of Military Review 8801623, Decision, dated 31 October 1988, that shows on consideration of the entire record, the Court held the findings of guilty and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20080016915
The applicant provides no additional documentary evidence. A thorough review of the applicants military personnel records revealed that there are no orders in the applicants records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the applicants military personnel records that shows he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action; his DA Form 20 does not show an entry in item 40 or list the Purple Heart in item 41; the applicant's name is not listed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20080017432
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's military personnel records contain a copy of his DD Form 214 that shows he entered active duty this period on 13 February 1964. There is no evidence in the applicants military personnel records that shows he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action; his DA Form 20 does not show an entry in item 40 or list the Purple Heart in item 41; his DA Form 2-1 does...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20080017809
The applicant's available military service records contain a copy of a WD AGO Form 0365 (Battle Casualty Report) that shows, in pertinent part, the applicant was reported missing in action (MIA) in Italy on 22 January 1944. There is no evidence in the applicant's available military service records that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20080018326
This document further shows that clemency on the sentence to confinement was disapproved. The applicants military personnel records contain a copy of United States Army Court of Military Review, Appellate Military Judges, United States (Appellee) versus [Applicant] in Court-Martial 423867, Decision, dated 6 January 1971, that shows the Court found the findings of guilty and sentence as approved by proper authority correct in law and fact and having determined, on the basis of the entire...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20080018349
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He also states that he served his 6-month period of confinement for the incident and his discharge should be changed. The applicants military personnel records contain a copy of United States Army Court of Military Review, Appellate Military Judges, United States (Appellee) versus [Applicant] in Special Court-Martial 20719, Memorandum Opinion, dated 27 February 1985, that shows the Court having...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20080018748
Section 10 (Remarks) contains the entry "Awards from Previous Service" and shows the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Ribbon (Medal), Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 bronze service stars, World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Combat Medical Badge. Paragraph 37 (Item 26 - Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) states, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20090001882
The applicant states, in effect, that his ARCOM was mailed to him after he was separated from the Army and it is not included in the list of awards contained on his DD Form 214. Although an award would not normally be added to the DD Form 214 absent orders or a records entry confirming entitlement, the certificate and citation provided by the applicant seem to be valid and show the award was approved, on 25 June 1970, more than 60 days subsequent to the applicant's REFRAD. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20090003093
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, that the narrative reason for his discharge should be corrected to reflect prior service injury or prior service injury aggravated by military service. He indicates that although he was injured in a bicycle accident prior to entering the Army, he passed his entrance physical and was found fit for military service. The DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100026572
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. The evidence supporting denial of the applicant's request includes: * no medical records providing details of his wounding * no orders in his MPRJ awarding him the Purple Heart * no Purple Heart orders in ADCARS * the discrepancy in the date of wounding between applicant's statements and his DA Form 20 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100026722
On 2 October 1964, the applicant received NJP a third time for going from his place of duty without authority at 0001 hours, 1 October 1964. On 6 October 1964, the applicant's company commander initiated administrative separation action against him for unfitness under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness). He completed 1 year and 8 months of creditable active Federal service of which 1 year, 2 months, and 2 days was in Germany.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100026748
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 February 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20100026748 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 | CY2011 | AR20100027396
On 24 April 2001, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed the applicant be discharged with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. By abusing illegal drugs, the applicant knowingly risked a military career and diminished the quality of his service below that meriting a fully honorable discharge. Board Action Directed President, Army Discharge Review Board Issue a new DD Form 214 Change Characterization to: Change Reason to:...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100027522
Applicant Name: ????? On 1 May 2009, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. It is also noted that the characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and that the applicant was aware of that prior to requesting discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100027745
Applicant Name: ????? On 23 February 2010, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed an under other than honorable conditions discharge. It is also noted that the characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and the applicant was aware of that prior to requesting discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100028012
Applicant Name: ????? Board Discussion, Determination, and Recommendation After carefully examining the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review and considering the analyst's recommendation and rationale, the Board determined that the discharge was both proper and equitable and voted to deny relief. Board Action Directed President, Army Discharge Review Board Issue a new DD Form 214 Change Characterization to: Change Reason to: No Change Other: NA RE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100028025
Applicant Name: ????? Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 15 November 2004, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct-commission of a serious offense/abuse of illegal drugs for wrongfully using cocaine, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. Board Action Directed President, Army Discharge Review Board Issue a new DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100028041
c. Response to Issues, Recommendation and Rationale: After a careful review of all the applicants military records, the issue and documents submitted with the application, the analyst found no mitigating factors that would warrant clemency. The evidence of record indicates the applicant was adjudged guilty by a court-martial and that the sentence was approved by the convening authority. After a thorough review of the applicants records, the issue and documents submitted with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100028219
Applicant Name: ????? It is also noted that the characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and that the applicant was aware of that prior to requesting discharge. Yes No Counsel: NA Witnesses/Observers: NA Exhibits Submitted: DD Form 293, dated (101115); Degree Audit, two (2) pages, dated (100823); two (2) Letters of Support, dated (101115), (101012); and a DD Form 214, dated (040211).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100028376
Applicant Name: ????? On 30 August 2005, the separation authority approved the recommendation of the administrative separation board and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. Board Action Directed President, Army Discharge Review Board Issue a new DD Form 214 Change Characterization to: Change Reason to: NA Other: NA RE Code: Grade Restoration: No Yes Grade: NA Legend: AWOL Absent Without Leave GCM General Court...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100029166
On 16 October 2008, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. c. Response to Issues, Recommendation and Rationale: After a careful review of all the applicants military records during the period of enlistment under review, the issues and documents submitted with the application, the analyst found no mitigating factors that would merit an upgrade of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100029184
On 23 September 2008, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 5, paragraph 5-17, AR 635-200, by reason of other designated physical or mental condition for being diagnosed with a mental condition (adjustment disorder mixed anxiety and depressed mood) that interferes with his ability to function in the military, with an uncharacterized separation of service. In view of the error, the analyst recommends to the Board that an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100029703
Applicant Name: ????? Application Receipt Date: 2010/12/08 Prior Review: Prior Review Date: NA I. The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct, with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100029828
Discharge Under Review Unit CDR Recommended Discharge: Date: 090514 Discharge Received: Date: 090805 Chapter: 4-2b AR: 635-200 Reason: Unacceptable Conduct RE: SPD: JNC Unit/Location: U.S. Army Medical Department Activity, Fort Leonard Wood, MO Time Lost: None Article 15s (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None Courts-Martial (Charges/Dates/Punishment): None Counseling Records Available: Yes No IV. On 17 July 2009, the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Army Review Boards) approved the recommendation of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100029878
Application Receipt Date: 2010/12/16 Prior Review: Prior Review Date: NA I. On 23 December 2009, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The analyst noted that an administrative separation board is a right and required under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, the record reflects that the applicant did not receive proper counseling advising him of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100029884
Applicant Name: ????? On 2 May 2002, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. It is also noted that the characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and that the applicant was aware of that prior to requesting discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100029913
Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 10 September 2009, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 625-200, by reason of misconduct-commission of a serious offense for wrongfully withdrawing monies from another Soldier's account in the amount of $2,141.00, which he kept all but $80 for himself (090511). The applicants record is void of the specific facts and circumstances...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100030026
Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change Issues: The applicant states, in effect, that he requests an upgrade of his discharge to fully honorable and change the narrative reason for separation and the reentry eligibility (RE) code. On 4 October 2007, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions. The narrative reason specified by Army Regulations for a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100030082
Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 22 April 2008, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct-commission of a serious offense for wrongfully using marijuana x 2 (080119-080219), (070804-070904); and without authority, failing to go at the time prescribed to his appointed place of duty x 3 (070110), (070206), (070301), with an under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100030123
Applicant Name: ????? The board recommended the applicants separation from the Army with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant contends that he had ten good years of service, made one mistake, served his prison time and is now homeless.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100030131
Applicant Name: ????? The applicant contends that he was unjustly accused of illegal drug abuse and therefore unfairly discharged. Board Action Directed President, Army Discharge Review Board Issue a new DD Form 214 Change Characterization to: Change Reason to: No Change Other: NA RE Code: Grade Restoration: No Yes Grade: NA Legend: AWOL Absent Without Leave GCM General Court Martial NA Not applicable SCM Summary Court Martial BCD Bad Conduct Discharge GD General Discharge NIF Not in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100030274
It is to my understanding that the Army has enacted the Lodging in Kind policy for soldiers who travel greater than a 50 mile radius to drill unit effective 26 May of 2008. Facts, Circumstances, and Legal Basis for Separation a. Board Action Directed President, Army Discharge Review Board Issue a new DD Form 214 Change Characterization to: Change Reason to: No Change Other: NA RE Code: Grade Restoration: No Yes Grade: NA Legend: AWOL Absent Without Leave GCM General Court Martial NA Not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100030359
Applicant Name: ????? Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 10 February 1999, the applicant was charged with being absent without leave (980919-990208). It is also noted that the characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and the applicant was aware of that prior to requesting discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100030450
After a thorough review of the applicants records and the issues and documents submitted with the application, the analyst found no cause for clemency and therefore recommends to the Board to deny clemency. Board Discussion, Determination, and Recommendation After carefully examining the applicants record of service during the period of enlistment under review and considering the analysts recommendation and rationale, the Board determined that the discharge was both proper and equitable,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100030496
Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 4 April 2004, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 15, AR 635-200, by reason of homosexual conduct with an honorable discharge. Current law and Regulations now allow Soldiers who are homosexual to serve openly. Board Action Directed President, Army Discharge Review Board Issue a new DD Form 214 Change Characterization to: Change Reason to: Secretarial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20100030516
Applicant Name: ????? On 16 April 2010, the applicant consulted with legal counsel, was advised of the impact of the discharge action, requested consideration of his case by an administrative separation board (although not entitled to a board), and did not submit a statement in his own behalf. On 20 April 2010, the separation authority waived further rehabilitation and directed the applicants discharge with a characterization of service of general, under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110000025
Applicant Name: ????? The evidence of record indicates that the applicant was adjudged guilty by court-martial and that the convening authority approved the sentence. Board Action Directed President, Army Discharge Review Board Issue a new DD Form 214 Change Characterization to: Change Reason to: No Change Other: NA RE Code: Grade Restoration: No Yes Grade: None Legend: AWOL Absent Without Leave GCM General Court Martial NA Not applicable SCM Summary Court Martial BCD Bad Conduct Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110000255
Applicant Name: ????? It is also noted that the characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and the applicant was aware of that prior to requesting discharge. The Army Discharge Review Board is authorized to consider post-service factors in the recharacterization of a discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110000420
Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 17 November 2005, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 15, paragraph 15-3b, AR 635-200, by reason of homosexuality, in that he engaged in, attempted to engage in, or solicited another person to engage in a homosexual act, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The analyst determined the applicants discharge was appropriate because the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110000496
Applicant Name: ????? On 20 January 2010, the separation authority approved the Chapter 10 request and directed the discharge with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. It is also noted that the characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and the applicant was aware of it prior to requesting discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110000499
On August 24, 2009 I was discharged from the Army under honorable conditions (General). I am requesting this change because I was discharged prior to 180 days of active service. Facts and Circumstances: The evidence of record shows that on 7 August 2009, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, AR 635-200, by reason of misconduct, abuse of illegal drugs, for testing positive for marijuana (090202),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110000613
Applicant Name: ????? The DD Form 214 indicates the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 10, AR 635-200, for the good of the Service in lieu of trial by court-martial with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Board Action Directed President, Army Discharge Review Board Issue a new DD Form 214 Change Characterization to: Change Reason to: No Change Other: NA RE Code: Grade Restoration: No Yes Grade: NA Legend: AWOL Absent Without Leave...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | AR20110000692
Applicant Name: ????? Application Receipt Date: 2011/01/07 Prior Review: Prior Review Date: NA I. Applicant Request: Upgrade Reason Change RE Code Change Issues: That he resigned in lieu of involuntary separation proceedings and was issued a General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions.