ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001664
There are no orders in his military personnel record awarding him a third Purple Heart. The applicant states he did not receive orders for his second Purple Heart for being wounded on 11 February 1969; therefore, a copy of the respective orders will be provided with these Proceedings. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Purple Heart and the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001670
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 July 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110001670 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. While the evidence does confirm the applicant served in Korea, there were no provisions for entering the location of the foreign service on a Soldier's DD Form 214 at the time he was released from active duty in May 1962. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 26 of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001677
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. He acknowledged he understood that if he received General Discharge Certificate, he may apply to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or this Board for an upgrade of his discharge; however, he realized that an act of consideration by either board did not imply his discharge would be upgraded. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001679
On 2 January 1996, the unit commander notified the applicant that action was being initiated to separate him under the provisions of chapter 9, Army Regulation 635-200, due to alcohol rehabilitation failure, with a general discharge (GD). On 27 January 1996, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of chapter 9, Army Regulation 635-200 and directed that he be issued an HD under the terms of his conditional waiver. Absent any evidence of record or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001683
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show four unit awards his unit received for the period he served in Vietnam. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of his record to show four unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the VSM from item 24 of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001686
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect his date of birth (DOB) as 12 May 1950. The applicant states his DD Form 214 incorrectly reflects his DOB as 12 November 1950 when, in fact, his DOB is 12 May 1950. He completed 1 year, 7 months, and 12 days of active service and his DD Form 214 shows his date of birth as 12 November 1950.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001693
A National Archives and Records Administration (NARA or NA) Form 13038 (Certification of Military Service) shows the applicant was a member of the Army of the United States from 15 July 1952 to 22 May 1958. The applicant requests awards and training be added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding the National Defense Service Medal and Korea Defense Service Medal to his DD Form 214 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001697
The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 604 provided special authority to monetarily compensate Soldiers who were REFRAD and not able to use PDMRA during the period between PDMRA authorization by the Secretary of Defense on 19 January 2007, and publication of the Armys PDMRA implementation guidance on 18 August 2007. Therefore, although the legal authority to compensate the applicant for unused PDMRA has expired and is no longer an available remedy, it would be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001704
The applicant requests a manual bonus control number (BCN) be issued for the Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) contract he signed on 25 September 2010. In an email, dated 26 October 2010, from a MOARNG staff member, the applicant was notified of the following: a. there was a recent change in the Incentives arena that pertained to bonus contracts being loaded into the IMARC system the same month as the bonus was signed; b. he signed his bonus addendum when he became a WO1, but it was left...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001705
The applicant provides copies of: * a DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement) from the individual responsible for obtaining his bonus control number, dated 20 December 2010 * his request to NGB for an exception to policy * his Written Agreement Officer/Warrant Officer Accession Bonus Addendum, dated 25 September 2010 * his NGB Form 337 (Oaths of Office), dated 25 September 2010 * memoranda from the Missouri Army National Guard (MOARNG), dated 26 October 2010 and 1 November 2010, regarding incentive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001709
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110001709 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. At the time, a member must have made the election within 90 days of receiving the notification of eligibility to receive retired pay at age 60 or else wait until he/she applied for retired pay and elected to participate in the standard SBP. The evidence of record shows that prior to his retirement, the applicant was provided an opportunity to make an SBP election when...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001716
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. The following factors relate to the applicant's request for award of the Purple Heart: * there are no service personnel records available * there are no service medical records available * there are no orders available awarding him the Purple Heart * his name is not on the Korean casualty listing of wounded Soldiers * he stated he did not report his wounding 6. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Korea...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001721
On 30 November 1974 he was honorably retired at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, and was placed on the Retired List in pay grade E-7 on 1 December 1974. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear that the record is in error or unjust. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001722
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was issued a general discharge on 5 March 1993, under the provisions of chapter 14-12c, Army Regulation 635-200, due to misconduct commission of a serious offense. There is no evidence in the available records to show he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge under that boards 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record shows that after testing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001726
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's DD Form 214 ending on 17 December 1965 erroneously shows the first digit of his SSN as "3." As a result, the Board recommends that item 32 of the applicant's DD Form 214 be corrected to show the first digit of his SSN as "4."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001728
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows award of the National Defense Service Medal, Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with M-14 Rifle Bar, Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with M-16 Rifle Bar, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal. This pamphlet shows the unit to which the applicant was assigned was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001729
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, correction of the FSM's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Silver Star (SS), Bronze Star Medal (BSM) 3rd Award, and Purple Heart). He states: * he has a card from the FSM's unit in Korea that indicates the FSM received the above awards but they are not listed on his DD Form 214 * his award case number is AOH82945AR3Qs; however, the medals...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001743
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his correct date of entry as 6 May 1975 instead of 30 October 1978. The regulation states not to issue a DD Form 214 to replace record copies or DD Forms 214 lost by Soldiers. He completed 16 years, 7 months, and 1 day of creditable active service during the period covered by this DD Form 214: * item 12a of his DD Form 214 correctly reflects the entry "1978 10 30," the date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001745
On 28 April 1980 after consulting with counsel and being advised of his rights and options, the applicant submitted a formal request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial for an offense punishable by a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 10. On 28 January 1986, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for upgrade of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001746
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The documents provided by the applicant confirm the FSMs, his father's, and his brother's last name as Cu----. However, the preponderance of evidence shows the FSM served in and he was separated from active service using the spelling of his last name as Co----. 2. _________x______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001747
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 August 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110001747 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides the FSM's: * Bronze Star Medal orders and citation * Discharge orders * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report or Transfer or Discharge) * Certificate of Death * Seven character reference letters * Letter from the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: Counsel provides no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001749
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. General orders awarded him the Bronze Star Medal which is not shown on his DD Form 214; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001750
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his office, grade, rank, or rating. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001752
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he timely completed an Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) Addendum based on his eligibility during Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 and his commissioning date of 2 May 2008. The applicant states: * at the time he was commissioned he was fully eligible for an OAB on or before his commissioning date * he was not briefed that he was eligible to receive the bonus until after he completed the Officer Basic Course (OBC) * the Nevada Army National Guard...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001765
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He also provided the front page of a DA Form 638, dated 21 October 2003, that shows his company commander recommended him for the ARCOM as a service award for the period 12 November 2002 to 26 July 2003. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show deployment in Qatar in item 18 of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001768
The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant amendment of the decision of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records set forth in Docket Number AR20100025232, dated 3 December 2010, by replacing paragraph 1a and 1b of the original BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION with the following paragraphs: Paragraph 1a - retroactively placing the individual concerned on the TDRL for a minimum of six months at no less than 50 percent disability rating for PTSD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001769
The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant amendment of the decision of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records set forth in Docket Number AR20100024695, dated 3 December 2010, by replacing paragraph 1a and 1b of the original BOARD DETERMINATION/RECOMMENDATION with the following paragraphs: Paragraph 1a - retroactively placing the individual concerned on the TDRL for a minimum of six months at no less than 50 percent disability rating for PTSD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001772
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * Orders awarding him the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device 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 have completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001773
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. Based on Army Regulation 600-8-22, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge requires service in an infantry MOS in an infantry unit engaged in active ground combat with the enemy. The applicant's service record doesn't contain sufficient evidence that shows he was engaged in actual active ground combat while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001775
The same regulation states to list in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service in item 14 of the DD Form 214. Her request to have MOS 91C added to item 11 and the Practical Nurse Course to item 14 of her DD Form 214 was carefully considered. Both conversion periods were prior to the applicants retirement from the Army and accordingly, her MOS was converted during each period.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001776
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to add the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), Special Forces Tab, Expert Field Medical Badge, and Senior Parachutist Badge and his military education. While the applicant completed the Special Forces clinical aidman course on 4 September 1953, there is no evidence he was Special Forces qualified. ___________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001777
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his date of entry on active duty as 16 June 1971. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 for the period ending on 7 June 1977 and a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 15 March 1978. The applicant's DD Form 214 correctly reflects his record of service and contains no errors.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001778
On 5 August 1987, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) due to misconduct for commission of a serious offense with an under honorable conditions (general) discharge. The commander cited the applicant's two DWI offenses. The applicant waived consideration of his case by an administrative separation board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001779
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 his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 05B4S. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing "05B4S, Special Forces Radio Operator" in item 23a of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001780
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Since the Good Conduct Medal is shown on his DD Form 214, this portion of his request will not be discussed further in these proceedings. However, since he did not have an Active Army status on or after 1 August 1981, there is no basis for granting his request for the Overseas Service Ribbon.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001781
The applicant's record is void of any record of COAD counseling by the PEBLO or a COAD declination statement from the applicant. The evidence of record is void of any record that the PEBLO counseled the applicant on COAD or that the applicant declined the option to request COAD in writing. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding her is 29 April 2010 retirement and placement on the TDRL; b. showing she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001786
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct rank and to show his service in Germany. The applicant's contention that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his correct rank and to show his service in Germany has been carefully reviewed. There is no evidence showing that he was serving in any other rank at the time of his separation from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001789
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his 1991 discharge that shows uncharacterized service to show honorable service. The applicants military records show he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 13 September 1990. He was honorably released from AD on 12 July 1996, for completion of required active service, and transferred to the USAR Control Group.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001790
The applicant requests the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 27 February 2011. The applicant provides: * Award certificate for the BSM * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) * DD Form 214 for the period ending 27 February 2011 * Discharge orders CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001795
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Southwest Asia during the Gulf War from 8 January to 13 May 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 DD Form 214 the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, Kuwait Liberation Medal-Saudi Arabia, and the Kuwait Liberation - Kuwait *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001796
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 July 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110001796 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was medically retired by a reason other than schizophrenia. On 13 January 1976, a medical evaluation board (MEB) convened at WRAMC and after consideration of clinical records, laboratory findings, and physical examinations, the MEB found that the applicant was diagnosed as having the medical conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001799
The applicant requests that his reentry (RE) code be changed from an RE code of 3 to a 2 or 1. On 19 February 2009, the applicants commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-17, for other designated physical or mental conditions. An SPD/RE code of "JFV" has a corresponding RE code of "3."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001802
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge and any other awards and decorations he may be entitled to receive. On 28 June 2011, by email, the Brigade S-1, 3rd Brigade Combat Team (Forward), Afghanistan, notified the case analyst of record that based on the applicant's Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, permanent orders were published to award him the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001806
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants 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 review of the applicant's records show entitlement to additional awards and decorations that are not shown on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001808
On 9 June 1971, the separation authority approved the recommendation for separation and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Therefore, his record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001809
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his Army Achievement Medal (AAM). Army regulations provide that the AAM will be announced in orders; therefore, the AAM certificate alone is an insufficient basis for granting the applicant's requested relief. ____________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 | 20110001810
On 19 August 1988, consistent with the chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge from the Army under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of unsatisfactory performance and directed his service be characterized as under honorable conditions (general). On 24 August 1988, the applicant was accordingly discharged. The applicant's service medical records are not available for review with this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001811
The applicant states he was told that due to his service in Iraq he is entitled to award of the ICM, GWOTSM, GWOTEM, and OSR. He served during a qualifying period for award of the GWOTSM and he served in Iraq during two campaigns; therefore, he is entitled to award of the ICM 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 adding the ICM with two bronze service stars and the GWOTSM to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001812
The applicant provides: * Orders A-08-023279, dated 17 August 2010 * DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report) * DFAS Military Leave and Earnings Statement * Orders 10-174-00029 (voluntary transfer to the IRR) * Officer Written Agreement Army Reserve Components (RC) CSRB CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. f. Since the USAR Command policy provides discretion to the TPU commander in instances such as those of the applicant's, one officer may be transferred to the IRR while another in a different...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001815
The applicant requests correction of his DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank/grade as staff sergeant (SSG)/ E-6. The evidence shows: a. he presented an Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 15 June 1980, showing he was an SSG, b. he was placed on the retired list on 20 January 2011 in the retired grade of SSG, and c. a lined through entry on his DA Form 2-1 that shows he was promoted to the rank of SSG effective 13 April 1977, with a second...