ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015344
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service. The applicant provides extracts from his military personnel record, a recommendation for award of the Bronze Star Medal, and a submission for award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015345
There is no indication that 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 service medical records are not available for review. Because the applicant's medical condition was not medically unfitting for retention at the time in accordance with Army Regulation 40-501, there was no basis for medical retirement or separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015346
On 21 October 1974, at age 19, he entered active duty and he was assigned to 5th Battalion, 3rd Brigade, Fort Polk, LA, effective 12 November 1974. In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood by requesting discharge he was admitting guilt to the charges against him or of a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or a dishonorable discharge. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service - in lieu of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015347
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110015347 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. However, the records show he was 17 years of age at the time of his enlistment and 19 years old at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015348
He agreed that if he were disenrolled from the ROTC Program for any reason, he would repay his scholarship debt or be ordered to active duty in the rank/grade of PVT/E-1 for an appropriate number of years. Although his 6-year enlistment provides the Government the benefits of his service, had he elected an expeditious call to active duty to repay his debt for breaching his ROTC contract, he would have been assigned against the needs of the Army, in pay grade E-1 without the benefit of any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015349
On 15 August 1974, having considered the applicant's statement, the separation authority approved the discharge recommendation and directed that he receive a UD under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015351
On 16 October 1986, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Evidence shows that during the investigation of his charges, the applicant rendered two different accounts of the incident wherein his infant son's leg was broken.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015352
The FSM elected SBP spouse coverage effective 1 January 1974. He served faithfully and made payment of his SBP premiums until he was paid up effective 1 October 2008. In order for the applicant to be an eligible SBP annuity recipient, the law requires that she and the FSM to have been married for at least 1 year.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015355
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 14 September 1994 to show the awards of the Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze service stars and both Kuwait Liberation Medals. However, based on his DA Form 2-1, Army Achievement Medal Certificate, and the Gulf War Roster the preponderance of evidence indicates he participated in two campaigns during the period 16 September 1990 to 8 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015356
The applicant states he has two DA Forms 2627 filed in the performance section of his OMPF and one DA Form 2627 filed in the restricted section of his OMPF and he desires that they be removed from his OMPF. In other words, only one record of NJP may be filed in the restricted section of the OMPF for Soldiers in pay grade E-5 or higher. ___________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015359
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Five of those years, he has worked on a Federal contract; b. he also worked as a part-time Police Officer in Berwyn, IL; c. he left the Army because his mother was a victim of spousal abuse at the time, not because of the negative characterization of service on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). His service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) within its...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015363
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The record is void of documents or orders showing he was ever advanced above the rank/grade of PV1/E-1 subsequent to his 6 August 1976 reduction prior to his release from active duty (REFRAD). It stipulates the source records and documents for entries on the DD Form 214 are personnel qualification records and documents on file in the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015366
On 7 December 1971, his commanding officer was contacted by CID and informed that the applicant was being charged with the sale and distribution of marijuana on 20 October 1971 when he sold 9.86 grams of a substance suspected to be marijuana to an undercover CID agent. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial on 19 January 1972 in the rank/grade of private/E-1 with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015367
No evidence was provided by the applicant that his dependents made a previous claim to the DVA. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of Reserve service. However, there is no evidence of record and he provided no evidence which shows he transferred his Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to his daughter prior to retirement on 30 November 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015368
The applicant requests correction of his service number (SN) and social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 17 December 1965. The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 * his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) * his DD Form 256A Honorable Discharge) certificate * his DA Form 24 (Service Record) * a copy of his social security card * a copy of his W-2 Form (Withholding Tax Statement) * a copy of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015369
d. He was told he was approved for command sponsorship and he was given a sponsorship number. On 21 April 2008, the Commander, Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division prepared a memorandum for the Commander, Eighth U.S. Army G1 requesting command sponsorship for the applicant in command sponsorship number "S-2879" with an effective date of 23 March 2006. The commander stated that the applicant was assigned to the division in command sponsorship number "S-0161" and that, due to no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015370
A letter, dated 10 June 2011, from TAG, WIARNG, who supports his request for a non-regular retirement citing the applicant's medical condition as the reason for non-compliance with the law that required the last 6 years to be in a Reserve Component in order to qualify for non-regular retirement. Army Regulation 135-180 (ARNG and Army Reserve Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service), paragraph 2-1a, states that to be eligible for retired pay an individual does not need to have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015371
They are: * the SSN provided by the applicant - X08-X8-X444 * the SSN he used when he enlisted - X12-X2-X644 * the SSN used on records at separation - X12-X2-X400 3. At that time, his SSN changed to X12-X2-X400 in his service records. When he was honorably separated from the RA on 8 September 1969 and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) to complete his service obligation, he signed his DD Form 214 which showed his SSN as X12-X2-X400.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015372
The applicant requests correction of his date of rank (DOR) for promotion to major to 1 April 2009. The applicant states, in effect, he was properly promoted to the rank of major through a position vacancy board (PVB) with the support of his chain of command on 1 April 2009. However, 3 weeks after his promotion, a new battalion commander assumed command and initiated an informal Army Regulation 15-6 (Procedures for Investigating Officers and Boards of Officers) investigation and unjustly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015375
He then completed a second period of active service as a commissioned officer and he was honorably released from active duty on 16 October 1953 in the grade/rank as 2LT/O-1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding the FSM the Ranger Tab * adding to Item 27 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 16 October 1953 the: * Parachutist Badge * Ranger Tab * issuing the FSM an Honorable Discharge Certificate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015382
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected by adding his awards for his service in Vietnam. The applicant was authorized awards of the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), the MUC and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation; however, for reasons not explained in his official records they were omitted from his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015383
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was wounded in action in Vietnam on two occasions and two awards of the Purple Heart. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence he was authorized or awarded the Purple Heart. Thus, the statement offers insufficient evidence to show that the applicant's injuries were the result of enemy action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015385
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following awards: * Air Medal * Bronze Star Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class Unit Citation 2. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015387
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: a. Korea Defense Service Medal per Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), chapter 2, section II, paragraph 2-20 for service in the Republic of Korea from 24 November 1990 to 10 December 1991. b. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015388
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The imposing officer directed that the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) be filed in the restricted section of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The commander administering the Article 15 proceedings determined the applicant committed the offenses in question during a closed Article 15 hearing after considering all the evidence submitted by the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015391
The applicant did not serve in an infantry MOS during his service in Vietnam. In light of his overall record of service, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the AGCM based on completion of a qualifying period of active Federal service from 13 November 1969 to 24 March 1972 and to correct 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: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015396
On 10 May 2008, he was commissioned a second lieutenant in Alabama National Guard and was granted temporary Federal recognition. Special Orders Number 103 AR, Departments of the Army and the Air Force, National Guard Bureau, Washington, D.C., dated 18 May 2010, show the applicant was granted permanent Federal recognition as a first lieutenant effective 3 May 2010. National Guard Regulation 600-100 also states ARNG commissioned officers will be mandatorily considered for promotion as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015398
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Afghanistan and any related awards. DFAS records show he served in Afghanistan for 25 days; therefore, he does not meet the eligibility criteria for award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, and his DD Form 214 should not be corrected to show it. __________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015400
The applicant requests that his last (29 February 2004) DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his promotion to staff sergeant, all of his military occupational specialties (MOS), and all of his awards. The DD Form 214 shows he was released to the ARNG with an assignment location in South Carolina; e. from 28 July 1996 through 29 July 1999 in the ARNG - the 29 July 1999 NGB Form 22 show MOS 31U (Signal Support Systems Specialist) and his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015404
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show all the awards to which he was entitled. The evidence of record shows the applicant was deployed to Iraq from 12 May to 10 November 2007 and from 15 October 2009 to 3 August 2010. Based on his deployed service in Iraq, he should have been awarded the ICM with two bronze service stars since only one award of this medal may be authorized for any individual.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015406
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his correct amount of foreign service in block 12f. Accordingly, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show in block 12f of his DD Form 214 that he served 5 years, 7 months and 22 days of foreign service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the entry 0004 07 05 from block...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015412
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his unit of assignment in Vietnam. His assignment to Vietnam was his first duty assignment, not his last one. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015414
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded three awards of the AAM. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the completion of this military education course.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015416
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a Standard Form (SF) 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care), dated 9 May 2007. He was notified by his immediate commander of his commander's intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14, for misconduct pattern of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015418
BOARD DATE: 7 February 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110015418 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 17 April 2004 to show his date of birth (DOB) as 12 November 1961. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the current entry in item 5 of his DD Form 214 for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015420
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) provides the following: a. separation as a specialist four (E-4); b. service in Vietnam from 24 October to 1968 through 17 December 1969 (1 year, 1 month, 24 days) with the 596th Signal Company; c. his recorded conduct and efficiency ratings are excellent; d. service during two campaign periods; and e. award of the National Defense Service Medal, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015422
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, his deployment to Afghanistan was omitted from his DD Form 214 and his address after separation should be changed to the same address as shown in item 19b (Nearest Relative) of his DD Form 214. The available evidence shows the applicant served in Afghanistan during the period 16 February 2010 through 2 April 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015427
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show the resumption of her maiden name as P-----s instead of H------n. 2. The applicant states her former name of "C----- Patrice P-----s" was restored at the time her divorce was granted. A memorandum from the U.S. Total Army Personnel Command, Alexandria, subject: Selective Continuation on Active Duty, dated 18 July 2002, shows the applicant's name as H------n C----- P-----s. 6.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015428
Upon arrival to Fort Campbell, KY, on 7 August 2008, he signed his DASP application and it was backdated to coincide with the date he entered active duty. The advisory official further stated the initial DASP agreement effective date was based on improper counseling and should have been effective no earlier than 9 June 2008, the date the officer was on active duty and licensed as a dentist. Therefore, his record should be corrected to show he signed his DASP agreements on 9 June 2008, 9...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015431
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests: a. the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) and any awards and decorations to which he may be entitled for his service in Iraq be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); and b. the Army Good Conduct Medal be removed from his DD Form 214. His DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this medal and item 18 should be corrected to show his service in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015432
He also provided orders for the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious achievement during Operation Iraqi Freedom during the period 20 March 2003 to 1 May 2003. Evidence shows he served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and was awarded the GWOTEM for his service in Iraq. _______ _ 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 | 20110015433
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Soldiers who serve 11 cumulative months in a 24-month period or 9 months continuous in Iraq or Afghanistan get credit for a completed short tour. His cumulative service in Iraq and Afghanistan also entitles him to award of the OSR and to have this award added to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015441
While it is unfortunate that the applicant was not selected by that board, there does not appear to be any material error in his record at the time that would justify consideration by an SSB. The fact that the DASEB approved the transfer of the GOMOR but did not do so earlier, or in time to have the GOMOR transferred before the selection board convened, does not constitute grounds for promotion consideration by an SSB nor does it imply that he would have been promoted. Accordingly, it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015447
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Nevertheless, although Army regulation in effect at the time did not provide for recording the country in which foreign service was performed on the DD Form 214, the award of the Korea Defense Service Medal will serve as sufficient evidence to show he served in Korea. Absent orders authorizing him award of the Army Commendation Medal, there is insufficient evidence on which to base correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015448
Counsel requests, in effect, correction of the applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show all awards he is entitled to and issuance of his awards. His DD Form 214 shows in: * item 26 (Foreign and/or Sea Service) - 1 year, 4 months, and 17 days * item 27 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) * Korean Service Medal (KSM) with two bronze service stars * United Nations Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015452
The applicant requests her discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. The applicant provides: * Her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * A letter and a medical treatment record for the period 24 August 2005 to 7 June 2010 * A VA Form 21-526 (Veterans Application for Compensation and/or Pension) * A VA Form 21-4142 (Authorization and Consent to Release Information to the Department of Veterans Affairs...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015454
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 Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal. Records show the applicant participated in three campaign periods during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following awards to item 24 of his DD Form 214: * Vietnam Service Medal with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015457
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "x5x-6x-xxxx" instead of "x6x-3x-xxxx." The evidence of record confirms the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army and served under the SSN of x6x-3x-xxxx. All documents contained in his military personnel records jacket list the same SSN. The evidence he submitted also is not sufficient to show that an error exists or is a basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015459
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was told his discharge would be automatically upgraded to honorable at any time. __________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 | 20110015462
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Master Army Aviator Badge. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows his Army Aviator Badge, and his Senior Army Aviator Badge; however, it does not show his Master Army Aviator Badge which was awarded effective 15 December 1982. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the Vietnam Service...