ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001457
The applicant requests the Combat Medical Badge and Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Medical Badge) be added to his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation). 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 adding the Bronze Star Medal (based on award of the Combat Medical Badge) to item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001458
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * his service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) * missing awards for service in OIF and OEF 2. It further states that for an active duty Soldier, deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, enter the statement "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM YYYYMMDD-YYYYMMDD." The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001461
On 19 August 1975 after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a voluntary 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), chapter 10. On 29 August 1975, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Consulting counsel would advise the member...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001462
Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. The evidence of record shows at the time of the applicant's retirement, he completed an SBP election form wherein he elected SBP former spouse coverage based on a settlement agreement that was incorporated into his divorce decree. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001464
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 he was deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the wartime ribbon for this deployment. It states that for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, the statement "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001467
She further requests correction of item 35 (Record of Assignments) of her DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record - Part II), to include: a. These orders show she was discharged from the USAR under the provisions of Army Regulation 135-178 on 8 May 1987. The applicant also requested to add to item 35 of her DA Form 2-1 the dates she attended the scheduled UTAs, the 16 weeks she attended IADT, and the 3 days of ADT at Fort Gordon, GA. 7.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001475
The applicant requests his date of rank (DOR) for promotion to Lieutenant Colonel (LTC/O-5) be corrected from 16 July 2010 to 13 July 2010. The advisory opinion notwithstanding, in the interest of justice and equity, the applicant's date of rank should be adjusted to 13 July 2010, the date he was promised by his career manager and the date he was assigned to an LTC position. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001482
2nd Battalion (Airborne), 327th Infantry, was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 19 July 1968 14 May 1969 by Department of the Army General Order (DAGO) Number 43 of 1970 and the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class, First Class Unit Citation for the period 18 March 1968 2 May 1970 by DAGO Number 48 of 1971; and b. service stars are worn on service and campaign medals to denote participation in campaign. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001486
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 August 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110001486 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 14 April 1981, the applicant's unit commander recommended his separation from the service under the provisions of paragraph 14-33b of Army Regulation 635-200 for misconduct frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities and an established pattern for shirking. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001488
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically discharged. His medical records are not available for review with this case. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001495
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His request to correct his rank/grade and DOB on his DD Form 214 is partially supported by the evidence of record. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct item 5 of his DD Form 214 to show is DOB as 631128. 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001498
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The record confirms the applicant was separated by reason of misconduct (drug abuse) based on his wrongful use of cocaine. Absent any evidence of error or injustice in the separation process, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support granting the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001500
On 9 November 1982, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of paragraph 13-2, chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), for unsatisfactory performance. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued confirms he was discharged for unsatisfactory performance in accordance with chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 with a character of service of under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001501
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 May 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110001501 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting one copy of permanent order #312-107 from the performance section of his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001502
The applicant requests: a. removal of two records of nonjudicial punishment (NJP), dated 23 May 1957 and 24 June 1958, from the DA Form 201 (Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ)) of his late father, a former service member (FSM); b. the FSM's posthumous promotion to colonel (COL); c. copies of the two investigating officer's (IO) reports; and d. identification of his father's accuser. On 23 May 1957, NJP under Article 15, UCMJ, was imposed against the FSM after it was reported that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001511
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his general discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). These documents show that an interview was conducted with the applicant and he stated he was aware of the nature of the interview and the consequences of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate; however, he desired elimination from the service under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001518
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. He was sentenced to a BCD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001551
The applicant requests his Purple Heart and Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) certificates be corrected to show his rank as corporal instead of specialist. All documents pertaining to the applicant during his processing under the disability evaluation system (DES) show his rank as corporal, including his DD Form 214 and orders assigning him to the TDRL. While it is acknowledged that all of the documents pertaining to his medical treatment and MEB/PEB show his rank as corporal, without orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001555
Army Regulation 635-200 provides the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) 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. However, the evidence of record further shows the narrative reason for separation and the assigned SPD and RE codes are correct based on his early release to attend school.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001558
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Accordingly, on 21 April 1989 the applicant was given a general discharge for misconduct pattern of misconduct. On 10 September 1996, the applicant was informed that his request for an upgrade of his discharge was denied by the Army Discharge Review Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001559
On 4 April 1989, the separation authority approved the chain of command's recommendation to discharge the applicant and directed that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct based on commission of a serious offense (abuse of illegal drugs) and issued an Under Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. On 21 November 1990, the separation authority approved the chain of command's recommendation for discharge of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001565
On 1 November 1988, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) due to unsatisfactory performance with a general discharge. Accordingly, he was discharged on 30 November 1988. His general discharge is commensurate with his overall record of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001566
The applicant consulted with counsel and voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001580
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Valorous Unit Award (VUA) * Combat Service Identification Badge (CSIB) 2. Department of the Army General Order Number 1, dated 31 March 1996, awarded the 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation the VUA for service on 24 February 1991. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 13 of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001583
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 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. The evidence of record also shows he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for his meritorious service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001587
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show the Presidential Unit Citation. The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was assigned to OSS at the time of his separation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Presidential Unit Citation and three bronze service stars to be affixed to the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001590
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was honorably released from active duty on 2 December 1966 as a specialist four/E-4. The applicant did not provide any evidence in support of his request. _______ _ 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 | 20110001591
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show: * completion of Air Assault School * award of the Air Assault Badge * his rank/grade as corporal (CPL)/E-4 * he served as a squad leader in an anti-tank platoon 2. * Items 6a and 6b show the active duty rank and pay grade at time of the Soldier's separation; the rank is taken from the Soldiers promotion/reduction orders * Item 7 shows the date of rank * Item 26 shows all awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001592
The applicant states his DD Form 214 incorrectly reflects his DOB as 28 February 1949 instead of 30 January 1949. At the time the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army he stated that his DOB was 28 February 1949 and he served his entire period of service using that DOB. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which shows a different DOB, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001597
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of the following duplicate documents from his official military personnel file (OMPF): * Permanent Orders 262-320, dated 18 September 1996, awarding him the Parachutist Badge * Permanent Orders 274-061, dated 01 October 1999, awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) 2. His records also contains a copy of Permanent Orders 072-20, dated 13 March 1997, issued by the same command, awarding him the Parachutist Badge for successful completion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001602
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show she was appointed as an officer in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 7 October 2009. The applicant's USAHRC appointment memorandum shows the applicant accepted appointment as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the Army on 16 April 2010. The evidence of record shows the Secretary of Defense approved the applicants appointment as a 2LT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001604
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). National Guard Regulation 600-101, table 7-2 (Minimum Military Educational Requirements for Promotion and Time in Current Grade Required for Course Enrollment) requires the completion of the warrant officer basic course or equivalent certification within 2 years from date of initial appointment as WO1 for promotion to CW2. As a result, the Board recommends that the State Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001605
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of the last name on her military records. While it is understood why she would want her records changed to reflect her maiden or current legal name, the evidence of record confirms she served in and was separated in the last name that is listed on her ERB, DD Form 214, and all other documents that were filed in her OMPF subsequent to 18 June 2003, the date of her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001609
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 25 June 2007, she requested discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001617
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Item 6 (MOS) of his DA Form 2-1 shows his MOS as 57E. There is no evidence and the applicant has not provided any to show he completed training and was awarded MOS 36K.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001619
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the following: * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) * BSM with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster (1OLC) * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) 2. He provided no orders showing he was awarded the BSM, BSM (1OLC), or ARCOM and no evidence was found in his service personnel record or in ADCARS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001622
The applicant requests his Undesirable Discharge (UD) be upgraded to an under honorable conditions (General) discharge (GD). On 27 April 1972, the approving authority accepted the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. There is no evidence the applicant's service in Vietnam was the cause of his misconduct and ultimate discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001626
The applicant requests that his general, under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable and that the narrative reason of "Misconduct - Pattern of Misconduct", be removed from his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). On 10 October 1990, the applicant's company commander notified him that he was intending to take action to effect his discharge for a pattern of misconduct. On 10 October 1990, the applicants commander recommended separation from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001628
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable or more desirable discharge. When she returned he went AWOL and they got married. In his statement submitted with his request for discharge he indicated that if his discharge was not approved he would go AWOL again.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001630
The applicant requests correction of her records to show her service in Korea as wartime status and an adjustment to her leave; however, she did not address the specific errors or corrections she is requesting. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Korea Defense Service Medal to item 13 of her DD Form 214. _______ _ X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001632
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, 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. The applicant requested correction of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001633
The applicant provides: * NAVPERS (Navy Personnel) 1650/65 (Transmittal of and/or Entitlement to Awards) * Diploma of completion of the Infantry NCO Candidate Course * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * Special Orders Number 306 (promotion to sergeant) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001642
He departed the continental United States on 30 October 1952 and he arrived in Japan on 14 November 1952 and Korea on 16 July 1953. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The applicants record of service included two prior court-martial convictions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001646
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following: * Air Medal (AM) (12th Award) * Aircraft Crew Member Badge * general educational development (GED) test report * certificates and letter of appreciation 2. The evidence of record shows he participated in three campaigns during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001653
The applicant requests removal of his DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) he received on 10 February 2005 from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). His record contains the DA Form 2627, which was administered on 10 February 2005. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the DA Form 2627, dated 10 February 2005 and all related documents...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001654
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), paragraph 1-40 (Increased retired pay based on decorations - enlisted awardees), provides that any enlisted man who is credited with extraordinary heroism in the line of duty who retires after 20 or more years active Federal service, is entitled to 10% increase in retired pay, subject to the 75% limit on total retired pay. Army Regulation 600-8-22, paragraph 3-8, provides that the Distinguished Service Cross is awarded to a person, who while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001656
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her late husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he elected Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage for her at the time of his retirement. The applicant further provided a copy of a letter, dated 30 November 2010, from HRC, Retired Pay Branch, wherein she was advised that a review of her late husband's Reserve Component Survivor Benefit File found that he did not complete a DD Form 1883; therefore, she was ineligible...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001657
The applicant requests correction of item 24 (Character of Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 8 December 1990, to show "honorable" or "under honorable conditions" vice "uncharacterized." The DD Form 214 he was issued for this period of service shows he was released from IADT under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 4, by reason of expiration of term of service with an uncharacterized character of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001659
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. He adds that he has provided additional forms to show he was assigned to the unit, the daily report showing eleven casualties, and orders awarding the Purple Heart to eight of the eleven wounded. In the absence of evidence he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, treated for such wounds, and that it was made a matter of official record, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001661
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army, in pay grade E-2, on 23 May 1955, for 3 years. Section 4 - Chronological Record of Military Service, of his DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings from 23 May 1955 through 15 August 1955. 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...