ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008121
On 10 October 2006, the applicant was counseled and was told she was being considered for administrative separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations), chapter 5-13 (personality disorder), not amounting to disability. She was also told the following: * she was rehabilitatively transferred to the 2nd Platoon, 977th MP Company on 15 August 2006 * she was counseled on 26 August 2006 for taking her duty pistol into her barracks room * she was counseled on 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008128
He requested counsel and a hearing by a board of officers. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant further contends that he was not given the opportunity of rehabilitation to another unit and that there are no documents in his military records that show 90 days were taken on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008132
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his first name as "Thomas" instead of "Tom." 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. ___________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008133
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. With respect to the Vietnam Service Medal, the evidence of record shows the applicant was assigned to Okinawa and Thailand; however, the evidence of record fails to show he served in the Republic of Vietnam for at least 1 day or that his service in Thailand was in direct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008135
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to general under honorable conditions. However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 7 June 1989 for misconduct (abuse of illegal drugs) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 14-12c. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008139
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), then in effect, provided that the Purple Heart was awarded to any member of an Armed Force or any civilian national of the United States who while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services had been wounded, killed, or who had died as a result of a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. He specifically states that no one knew if the truck was hit by enemy fire or a landmine. _______ X_ _______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008140
The DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 15 September 1975 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, administrative discharge conduct triable by court-martial, with the issuance of a UOTHC discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Therefore, the Board determined...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008142
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded 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. His records do not show indiscipline or lost time, he received conduct and efficiency ratings of "excellent" throughout his military service, and he was promoted to staff sergeant in less than 2 years. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008143
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show award of the Combat Action Badge and other unspecified awards. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. The applicant has not provided and the record does not contain any evidence of his duty or unit assignment(s) in Iraq, authorization for any awards other than those...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008144
There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Paragraph 3-7b also provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008146
The applicant's DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b with a separation code of "JKA," reentry code of "3," and a narrative reason for separation of a pattern of misconduct. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008147
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active duty) for the period ending 20 April 1979 and all of his service personnel records to show his correct social security number (SSN). Although it appears the applicants SSN might have been 3XX-5X-7XXX at that time (although the Social Security Administration verification statement does not confirm this), he appropriately served in the Army and was discharged under SSN 4XX-0X-1XXX. This Record of is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008148
This medical document revealed the following: a. the applicant stated he had lower back pain for the past 6 years. His DA Form 3349 shows in: a. block 6 (Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT)), he was unable to do the 2-mile run, but he was able to do sit-ups and push-ups and alternate APFT events of walking, swimming, or biking. Therefore, the applicant's discharge on 23 January 2009 by reason of completion of his required period of active service and subsequent service in the Army National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008149
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110008149 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states she has 5 years, 10 months, and 20 days of overseas service as shown in item 12f (Foreign Service) of her DD Form 214. Item 12f of her DD Form 214 shows she completed 5 years, 10 months, and 20 days of foreign service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008150
On 26 March 2002, by memorandum, the applicant requested to appear before a Reduction Board. b. Paragraph 7-1b states the Enlisted Promotion System is designed to help fill authorized enlisted vacancies in the NCO grades with the best qualified Soldiers who have demonstrated the potential to serve at the next higher grade. Having been flagged through February 2010 and having submitted a request for retirement, it is not likely he would have been recommended for promotion to SGM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008156
The applicant requests correction of the narrative reason for separation of "locally imposed bar to reenlist" as shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). On 20 July 1993, the applicant requested separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 16-5b. Records show the applicant requested separation and indicated he understood he would be ineligible to reenlist at a later date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008157
A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant's DD Form 214 confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008161
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show "combat time" (interpreted to mean his service in Iraq) and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) is awarded to members who have served in direct support of OIF. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008162
There is no evidence in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and he did not provide any corroborating evidence that shows he was ever treated for a combat-related wound or awarded the Purple Heart. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008165
He indicates the date on the certificate of completion for this course is incorrect because he had just returned to the United States from the Dominican Republic on 28 July 1966. d. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings in all duty assignments. The applicant provides: * Combat Infantryman Badge orders * DD Form 214 * DA Form 61 (Application for Appointment) * certificate of completion for the Air-Drop Course * DA Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008172
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge or changed to a medical discharge. The DD Form 214 issued at the time of his discharge shows he was discharged on 28 October 1976 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Based on this record of indiscipline and in view of the fact he voluntarily requested discharge to avoid a court-martial that could have resulted in a punitive discharge, his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008174
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008175
She was assigned an RE code of 4 and a separation code of JFX (personality disorder). The SPD code of JFX is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of paragraph 5-13, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of personality disorder. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008176
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Presidential Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and U.S. Army Marksmanship Qualification Badges for the rifle and hand grenade. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008177
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (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 3 January 1967...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008179
The applicants record is void of any orders or other documents which indicate he was recommended for or awarded the Purple Heart by proper authority while serving on active duty. 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. In the absence of evidence which shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, regrettably, there is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008180
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 8 April 1963 instead of 3 April 1963. His record contains a DA Form 3975 (Military Police Report) which shows his DOB as 8 April 1963. _______ _ 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 | 20110008183
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 14 Oxxxxxx xxxx vice 15 Oxxxxxx xxxx. 2. The evidence of record shows at the time he entered the Army, his DOB was listed as 14 Oxxxxxx xxxx. His military records also contain official documents which list his DOB as 14 Oxxxxxx xxxx.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008185
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his correct Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth (DOB). He used his fathers SSN and a DOB that was not his to enlist in the military. _______ _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 | 20110008186
BOARD DATE: 29 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110008186 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars. 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 his honorable active duty service from 26 October 1965 through 3 August 1967; b. deleting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008190
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show completion of the Military Working Dog Course. The applicant provides a copy of his Enlisted Record Brief and a copy of his student training report showing his completion of the Military Working Dog Course. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008191
His enlistment record and service personnel records show the first name Sxxxxxxo. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document which confirms his legal name change will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). _______ _ 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 | 20110008196
The applicant requests that her reentry eligibility (RE) code be changed from RE code 4 to RE code 2. Army Regulation 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components Enlistment Program) states 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. Her records show she was discharged for rehabilitation failure.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008200
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by: * adding the missing awards * deleting the Dental Specialist Course from item 14 (Military Education) * changing his reentry eligibility (RE) code 2. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) prescribes the specific reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty and the separation codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. The Board further determined...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008203
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 she was issued at the time shows in: * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the: * National Defense Service Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Army Service Ribbon * Item 18 (Remarks), as amended by a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 2 June 2009, the entry "Service in Kuwait/Iraq from 20030206 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008206
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable discharge. (3) Paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Although the applicant requests correction of his records to show the spelling of his last name as "Ms--, all documents in his military service records show he served on active duty using the spelling of his last name as "M----."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008208
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her last name as "Maxxx." It provided a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or 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 | 20110008209
The PEB determined he remained unfit, awarded him a 10-percent disability rating, and recommended his separation from the Army with entitlement to severance pay. The evidence of record shows the applicant presented a medical condition and subsequently underwent an MEB which recommended his referral to a PEB. A TDRL PEB later determined his medical condition continued to render him unfit and recommended his separation with entitlement to severance pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008210
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicants military record is not available for review. The applicant and all others concerned to know that this action in no way diminishes the sacrifices made by the applicant in service to our Nation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008223
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to honorable. On 19 March 1986, he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008224
Block 5 of this form shows his MOS as 31B. However, the evidence shows he completed the Basic Military Police Course on 6 April 2007 which would have resulted in award of MOS 31B as at least a secondary MOS. Based upon the evidence of record, the applicant's statement, and the absence of documentation for the specific dates on which he was awarded each MOS, it would be appropriate to correct block 11 of his DD Form 214 by reversing the current entry to show he served in MOS 31B for 3 years...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008225
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * orders for the award of the Combat Action Badge * his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 20 March 2005 * orders to active duty on 5 January 2004 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending HRC,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008226
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). War Department Circular 269-1943 established the CIB and the Expert Infantryman Badge to recognize and provide an incentive to infantrymen. The Board wants the applicant and all others concerned to know that this action in no way diminishes the sacrifices made by the applicant in service to the United States during WWII.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008227
The applicant requests that his DA Form 4707 (Entrance Physical Standards Board (EPSBD) Proceedings) be corrected to show that he had an 11-year history and that it was his left leg, and correction of his records to show he was medically discharged. The EPSBD recommended the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-11. It states that medical proceedings must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate military medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008229
The applicants request for award for award of the AGCM, NPDR, and NUC was carefully considered. General orders awarded his unit the VUA during his period of service in Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (First Award), for the period 30 June 2003 through 31 December 2005; and b. adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214: * AGCM (First Award) * VUA * OSR 2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008230
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he is eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) as stated in his enlistment contract. The applicant's military records should be corrected to show his SLRP Addendum was amended to include the statement, "If you enlist for the SLRP and the government fails to verify that you meet the eligibility criteria for entitlement to the SLRP, and such failure results in nonpayment of the loan by the SLRP or the repayment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008235
The applicant requests amendment of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) in lieu of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states service members who qualified for the GWOTEM by reason of service between 19 March 2003 and 28 February 2005 in an area for which the ICM was subsequently authorized will remain qualified for that medal. Upon application,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008238
Item 3 of the DD Form 214 lists a TIN. The applicant's request that his DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect the SSN he was issued after he was released from the Army has been carefully considered. However, the available evidence shows the applicant served under a TIN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008239
The applicant requests correction of his DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings) to show the following entries as "Yes" instead of "No": a. On 24 March 2003, he injured his knee while playing basketball at Fort Polk, LA, and he was treated at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, AR. The applicant's DA Form 199 contains the following entries in item 10 (If Retired Because of Disability, the Board Makes the Recommended Finding that): * the Soldier's retirement is not based...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008246
The applicant requests award of the: * Expert Field Medical Badge * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Korean Service Medal (determined to be the Korea Defense Service Medal) 2. Korea is listed among the operations and the dates of eligibility are from 1 October 1966 to 30 June 1974. c. The Korean Service Medal is awarded for qualifying service in the theater of operations between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954. d. The Korea Defense Service Medal was authorized by Section 543 of the National...