ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006127
On 30 September 1975, the applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him from the service with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 5-37, and the Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP). There is no evidence in the available records to show he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006128
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110006128 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In either case, he was processed for discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 and issued a general under honorable conditions discharge prior to his ETS date. In view of the above, there is an insufficient basis to upgrade the applicant's discharge to an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006130
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states a bronze service star is worn on the appropriate service ribbon for each credited campaign, to include the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006131
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show award of the Air Medal. U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided guidelines for award of the Air Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006132
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), 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 the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. It is appropriate to award the applicant the Good Conduct Medal for his period of service from 22 August 1968 through 27 March 1971. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006133
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Army Achievement Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Kuwait Liberation Medal * Southwest Asia (SWA) Service Medal * Iraq Campaign Medal 2. The evidence of record shows he served in SWA from 25 August 1990 to 23 March 1991 and he participated in two campaigns during his service in SWA. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the SWA Service Medal with two bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006134
An AGO Form 0365 (Battle Casualty Report), dated 16 January 1952, shows a telegram was sent to the FSM's parents on 16 January 1952 notifying them that the FSM was wounded in action in Korea on 4 January 1952. 11. Review of the FSM's military personnel record failed to reveal any evidence that show he was authorized or awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant contends the FSM's record should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart because he was wounded in action in Korea on 4 January 1952.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006138
The applicant provides: * Headquarters (HQ), U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Command (USARC), memorandum, dated 17 May 2006 * Army Reserve Medical Command (AR-MEDCOM) memorandum, dated 10 October 2007, subject: Senior Enlisted Promotion Vacancy Submission Process * email between Mr. E____, AR-MEDCOM, and Ms. E____, MEDCOM G-1, during the period 3-15 October 2007 * HQ, AR-MEDCOM, Orders 07-298-00037, dated 25 October 2007 * HQ, AR-MEDCOM, Orders 07-332-00122, dated 28 November 2007 * 90th Regional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006143
On 18 September 1968, the Army Board of Review found the findings of guilty and sentence correct in law and fact and determined the findings of guilty and only so much of the sentence as provided for a bad conduct discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and confinement at hard labor for 1 year should be approved. The applicant's record of service includes one NJP, two special court-martial convictions, one general court-martial conviction, and 252 days of time lost. Therefore, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006152
A debt collection form shows the applicant owes $28,882.32 for full military pay and entitlements he collected while in the following duty statuses: * AWOL * Desertion * Military confinement * Ordinary (Excess) leave 16. This regulation also provides guidance for Soldiers who have been released from an active status to include the ARNG/ARNG of the United States and U.S. Army Reserve who have incurred a debt to the U.S. Army. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006153
The applicant states he participated in the Gulf War; however, his DD Form 214 makes no reference to that service. 9 Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding the KDSM, SWASM with two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006155
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110006155 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. _______ _ _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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110006155 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110006155 2 ARMY BOARD FOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006161
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence or orders in his available records to show he was recommended for or awarded the Silver Star during his period of service. ____________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 | 20110006163
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He provides the following: * Two DD Forms 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) * DA Form 24 (Service Record) * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * DA Forms 2627-1 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) * Special Orders Number 64, dated 19 December 1966 * General Orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006166
The applicant states the third digit of the SSN recorded in item 32 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 is incorrect and should be a "3" not an "8." The evidence of record shows an incorrect SSN was recorded in the applicant's military records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the SSAN from item 32 of his DD Form 214 * adding "SSAN XX3-XX-XXXX" as it is listed on his social security card _______ _...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006174
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in the Republic of Korea, Kuwait, and Honduras. The applicant's record shows he served a foreign service tour in the Republic of Korea for a 1-year period.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006176
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decision denying correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show two awards of the Air Medal and the Basic Aviation Badge (formerly known as the Aircraft Crew Member Badge). Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006177
Evidence of record shows the applicant served in Korea from 28 May 1965 to 27 June 1966. He served a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show one 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. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Korea Defense Service Medal and Marksman Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006178
He acknowledged he understood if his discharge request was approved he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions. The applicant stated that he didn't like the Army and desired to get out of the Army with a less than honorable discharge. _______ _ 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 | 20110006180
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 31 (Foreign Service) service in Vietnam from 11 April 1967 through 8 November 1967; b. item 38 (Record of Assignments) service in Vietnam with A Company, 589th Engineer Battalion from 11 April through 8 November 1967. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006181
The record is void of any documents indicating the applicant requested and/or was denied the use of PDMRA during the mobilization/deployment in which it was earned; that an extension to this mobilization/deployment to use PDMRA at the mobilization station prior to REFRAD from the period of active duty service in question was denied; or that she has requested PDMRA in the more than 3 years since her REFRAD. The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 604 provided special...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006182
A DA Form 3340-R (Request for Reenlistment or Extension in the Regular Army) shows she requested reenlistment and that her request was approved on 1 July 2003. It states that RSLSP is a special pay for military members to include members of the Reserve Component (RC), former and retired members under the jurisdiction of the Secretary who while serving on active duty at any time from 11 September 2001 to 30 September 2009 their enlistment or period of obligated service was involuntarily...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006183
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general discharge so he may receive benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). A review of the applicant's Record of Trial fails to show any incident of prejudice against the applicant. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 11 October 1989 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006184
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show the fourth and fifth digits as 78 instead of the number "82. 2. _______ _ 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 | 20110006186
The applicant states, in effect, in 1974 a doctor told him that he would be discharged due to medical conditions (severe lower back pain) that he incurred as a result of a fall while exiting the shower during basic training. The board opined that the applicant was unfit for induction and recommended that he be separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-9, due to a condition that existed prior to service. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006188
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, the DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) she was issued at the time of her separation shows that she was administratively discharged on 4 October 2005 under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-200 (Personnel Separations - Active duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c, by reason of misconduct - commission of a serious offense. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006191
The applicant states he wants his record corrected to show his combat simulation training at Camp Roberts, CA in preparation for deployment to the Korean War. Most people with acute primary coccidiomycosis have no symptoms. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show he is eligible for CRSC based on his contracting coccidiomycosis during combat simulation training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006193
The applicant requests adjustment to his date of rank for colonel (COL). He provides: * recommendation for promotion of officer memorandum, dated 17 May 2010 * request for his promotion memorandum, dated 16 June 2010 * OHARNG COL promotion orders, dated 14 June 2010 * Federal recognition packet entry forms, dated 28 June and 21 July 2010 * amended COL promotion orders, dated 21 July 2010 * correction of ARNG promotion effective date memorandum from the Officer Personnel Branch Chief,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006197
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 service in Iraq and any additional awards and medals. The available evidence shows he served a qualifying period of service for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with one bronze service star and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006200
However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial on 13 August 1982 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. 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. Although he was 17 years old when he enlisted in the RA, he successfully completed training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006201
The applicant requests, in effect: * correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as xxx-x3-xxxx * an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge 2. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. _______ _ _ _X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006205
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006206
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). All of his other military documents contain his correct SSN. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110006206 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110006206 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006208
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this award. The evidence of record shows he held and served in MOS 36K during his period of service in Vietnam. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110006208 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110006208 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006209
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) shown in Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) ending on 14 November 1967. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the last three digits of the social security number shown in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006210
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his 1 February 1972 DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 12 May 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006214
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. There is no evidence in the available record nor did the applicant provide any evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006216
A review of his official records failed to show any evidence to show that the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action or that treatment for such injuries were made a matter of record. However, the applicant did serve in two campaigns in Vietnam and thus is entitled to wear two bronze service stars on his already awarded VSM. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006220
Chapter 10 provides that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant provides no evidence to show he was advised that his discharge would be upgraded after 2 years. Records also show he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service, requested excess...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006227
c. Army Regulation 635-5-1 provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. d. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence as a basis to warrant a change to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006228
He provides the following: * Letter from the National Personnel Record Center (NPRC), dated 15 October 2010 * DD Form 214 * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaigns Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the following: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device * BSM 6. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006230
However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under conditions other than honorable for the good of the service on 7 July 1972 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations), chapter 10. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006231
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his service in Southeast Asia and his injury. His DD Form 214 only lists that he served 3 years and 3 months in the U.S. Army and has no information showing his time in the Southeast Asia theater. It stated Item 24c would list the total active duty outside continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006233
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in two separate applications, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show award of the Belgian Fourragere and his last name as H-----c--. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Belgian Fourragere.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006240
It states the Purple Heart is awarded to members wounded in action and states that in order to award the Purple Heart, there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. The applicant's request for award of the Purple Heart was carefully considered and it was determined there is insufficient evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006248
Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations): a. The applicant has not provided any evidence showing that his misconduct was the direct result of any medical condition. _______ _ _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 | 20110006253
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. 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 Purple Heart for wounds received as a result of enemy action on 19 November 1944 in Germany; b. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal based upon award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; c. deleting from Item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 the European-African-Middle Eastern...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006261
In a statement from an SFC, the Battalion S-1 NCOIC, dated 13 February 2011, he stated the confusion concerning officer promotion packets and the multiple tasks of preparing the battalion to deploy to Iraq were the main causes of the delay in submitting the applicant's promotion packet to the Federal Recognition Board on time. The statement from the NCOIC of the Battalion S-1 indicated the multiple tasks of preparing to deploy to Iraq was the main cause for the delay in submitting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006263
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. A DD Form 1584 (National Agency Check Request), dated 15 April 1969, shows "6892" as the last four digits of his SSN. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006266
The record also contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows on 21 June 1956, the FSM was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208, due to unfitness with a UD. While the separation authority could grant a general discharge (GD) or honorable discharge (HD), if warranted by the member's overall record of service, the issue of a UD was normally considered appropriate for members separated under these provisions. His overall record of service did not support the...