ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015466
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. On 26 May 1977, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for 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 | 20110015468
His DD Form 214 shows that on 4 May 1960 he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 and his character of service was listed as under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. _______ _ X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015470
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. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Neither the applicant's available record, nor the submitted evidence, conclusively establishes his membership in the 22nd Infantry Regiment at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015473
c. He received a letter of reprimand on 24 November 1990. d. His rank was restored then removed twice from SSG/E-6 to sergeant (SGT)/E-5. It states that item 28 will list the narrative reason for separation based on regulatory or other authority and can be checked against the cross-reference table in Army Regulation 635-5-1. d. Army Regulation 635-200 states that individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge prior to discharge or release...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015476
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Services of the United States) to show: * his military occupational specialty (MOS) as either MOS 3729 (Demolition Man, Combat) or MOS 4745 (Light Weapons Infantryman) * award of marksmanship qualification badges for the pistol and carbine rifle * award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) 2. Therefore,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015477
A Soldier must have at least 6 years of eligible service in order to transfer education benefits to a spouse and at least 10 years of eligible service to transfer to eligible children. The applicant has more the 14 years of service and he was eligible to transfer his benefits before he left the service. The program guidance stipulates if a service member becomes retirement eligible during the period beginning on 1 August 2009 through 1 August 2013, and agrees to serve the additional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015480
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the records of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), to show she filed a claim for a survivor benefit annuity on the day following the FSM's death and payment of unpaid benefits from that date. Public Law 95-397 enacted 30 September 1978 established the RCSBP and provided a way for those who had qualified for reserve retirement but were not yet age 60 to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before reaching age...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015482
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge. On 24 May 1978, the applicant was notified that the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) considered his request under the DOD SDRP and directed that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. In the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, this program, known as the DOD SDRP, required that a discharge upgrade to either honorable or general be issued in the case of any individual who had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015485
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110015485 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge to an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015486
The applicant requests correction of item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show "XXX-XX-X4XX" instead of "XXX-XX-X2XX." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSN as "XXX-XX-X4XX" at the time of his appointment in the USAR in 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015488
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal-Kuwait and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" Device. His DD Form 214 for the period ending 2 July 1991, shows he was awarded the Kuwait Liberation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Kuwait Liberation Medal from item 13 of the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 2 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015492
The applicant requests the records of her former husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show she timely deemed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election within 1 year of their divorce. On 10 January 2011, by letter to DFAS, the applicant requested a deemed election of the FSM's SBP coverage. The SBP election was not changed from "spouse" coverage to "former spouse" coverage and the applicant did not make a deemed election within 1 year of the divorce.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015494
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110015494 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) at item 15a (Member Contributed to Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)) be changed from no to yes. VEAP is for those who first entered active duty during the period 1 January 1977 through 30 June 1985, and who made a contribution to a VEAP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015498
The applicant requests, in effect, physical disability retirement. The applicant provides: * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Form 3288 (Request and Consent to Release of Information from Individual's Records), dated 10 April 1011 * VA Rating Decision, dated 17 June 2010 * VA Form 10-2577F (Security Prescription Form), dated 5 May 2003 * Self-authored memorandum for The Adjutant General's Office of South Carolina, dated 10 August 2006 * Laboratory Reports * DA Form 3349 (Physical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015500
The DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings) stated, As a Soldier with a rating of less than 30% who may have at least 20 qualifying years for Reserve retirement UP Chapter 67, Title 10, USC, you may have the option of accepting disability severance pay and forfeiting your Reserve retirement pay, or you may request transfer to inactive Reserve status and receive Reserve retired pay at age 60 (22 January 2007). These statements were interpreted to mean he was requesting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015501
The applicant requests, in effect, that his military records be corrected to show he was authorized shipment of 25,270 pounds of household goods in connection with his permanent duty station move in 2006. The applicant provides a memorandum dated 13 June 2010, wherein the Chief, Operations Management Division, HRC, states: a. that the applicant submitted a request for remission or cancellation of indebtedness; b. that the request was approved in a partial amount of $7,565.31; c. that it was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015502
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. A DA Form 3286-59 (completed when he enlisted shows he enlisted for 3 years, training in MOS 13B, and an enlistment bonus in the amount of $5,000.00. The advisory official confirmed the applicant was to be paid a $5,000.00 enlistment bonus...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015504
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the available record that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II. There is no evidence in the available record that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015510
There is no evidence the applicant appealed to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. When characterization of service under other than honorable conditions is not warranted for a Soldier in entry-level status, the separation will be described as an entry-level separation. The available records show she went AWOL on 20 March 1987 and she remained absent until she surrendered to military authorities on 29 April 1987.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015513
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, states the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows 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: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015514
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's record to show he made a timely election to participate in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) for spouse coverage. Public Law 95-397, the RCSBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for Reserve retirement but were not yet age 60 to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before reaching age 60. The applicant's contention that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015515
The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 31 (Foreign Service): Vietnam from 21 July 1970 through 20 July 1971; b. item 38 (Record of Assignments): (1) Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 268th Aviation Battalion (Combat), from 6 August 1970 through 17 July 1971; and (2) he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout the entire period of his military service; c. item 39 (Campaigns): * the 13th [as then] unnamed campaign * Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015517
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The counselor concurred with the commander's recommendation to discharge the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), Chapter 9, and stated the applicant felt he was unable to rehabilitate himself. Accordingly, his chain of command initiated separation proceedings based on Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, drug and alcohol rehabilitation failure.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015520
Headquarters, 11th ACR, General Orders Number 32, dated 13 March 1969, contained in his official military personnel records, show he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 25 February 1969. His military personnel records do not contain any general orders awarding him the third award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) is awarded to individuals who have completed a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015523
The applicant requests, in effect, her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show: * an honorable discharge * her rank/grade as specialist four/E-4 2. On 1 October 1987, the applicant was notified by her commander of the intent to initiate separation action against her under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for abuse of illegal drugs. There is no evidence in the available record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015524
On 17 December 1971, the applicant was discharged under provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service, with his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. At the time, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate for Soldiers separated for the good of the service. There is no available evidence showing he was charged for passing bad checks by the military.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015525
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 February 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110015525 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 28 March 1983, the separation authority waived a rehabilitation transfer and directed the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance with the issuance of a general under honorable conditions discharge. His service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015526
There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Although an honorable or general discharge was authorized, a UOTHC discharge was normally considered appropriate. However, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 2 July 1981 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 in lieu of trial by a court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015528
The applicant requests the Parachutist Badge be added to his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge). However, if he is correct that he completed airborne training in May 1954, the Parachutist Badge might well be listed on his first DD Form 214. _______ _ 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 | 20110015529
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. The SDRP stipulated that all former service members who received undesirable discharges (UDs) (the equivalent now being a discharge under other than honorable conditions) or general discharges during the period 4 August 1964 through 28 March 1973 were eligible for review under the SDRP. Evidence of record shows he had two periods of AWOL: 13 July 1971 to 24 August 1971 for which he received an Article 15 and 7 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015532
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 11 August 19XX. He provides his National Archives and Records Administration (NA) Form 13038 (Certification of Military Service), a cover letter from the National Personnel Records Center, his WD AGO Form 100 (Army of the United States Separation Qualification Record), his driver's license, and a birth certificate. The applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015534
The applicant requests correction of his record to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) (1st Award). Item 31 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was awarded of the CIB and the memorandum from NPRC shows he was issued the CIB. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 33 of his WD AGO 53-55 the Asiatic Pacific Theater Service Medal; b. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015539
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the correct spelling of his last name as "B-e-y" vice "B-r-y." His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows the spelling of his last name as "B-e-y" and his name appears this way consistently throughout his records. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015546
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the last digit of his social security number (SSN) as "3" instead of "5." However, the applicant's record contains only two documents bearing an SSN, which is the same SSN as shown on his DD Form 214: * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), dated 1 November 1965 and last audited by the applicant on 7 June 1966 * DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 8...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015548
There is nothing in four typical documents showing he was injured or wounded as a result of hostile action or that he was awarded the Purple Heart: * Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show a combat wound or injury * His records do not contain general orders authorizing him award of the Purple Heart * His name is not shown on the Vietnam casualty roster * A review of the Awards and Decorations Computer Assisted Retrieval System maintained by the U.S....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015555
He states he was shot in the left foot during his service in Vietnam, but was not given the Purple Heart. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record does not show and the applicant has not provided evidence showing he received wounds as a result of hostile action that required treatment by medical personnel. _______ _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 | 20110015556
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his service number on an unidentified document be corrected. The pay voucher provided by the applicant and all other documents contained in his Official Military Personnel File) list a service number ending in 157.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015557
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 award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State Army National Guard records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the SWASM with three bronze service stars, KLM-SA, and KLM-KU to item 13 of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015561
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. He recommended the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations-Discharge-Unfitness and Unsuitability) for unsuitability, character and behavioral disorder. When separation for unsuitability was warranted, an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individual's entire record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015562
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states all his records other than the DD Form 214 in question list his correct SSN using 88 as the fourth and fifth digits. The evidence of record confirms the applicant entered active duty and served under the SSN containing 88 as the fourth and fifth digits, as evidenced by the DD Form 4, DA Form 2-1, along with the vast majority of documents in his MPRJ.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015564
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. It shows that the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. _________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 | 20110015568
The mental health recommendation was that the applicant should be removed from training and the evaluation supported administrative action under Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-17 (Other Physical or Mental Conditions, Not a Disability). It states the SPD code of JFV is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, by reason of "physical condition, not a disability." ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015570
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence which shows he completed SRT training. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to add this training to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015572
The applicant states: * He was awarded the CIB and Purple Heart while serving with the 1st Cavalry * Both awards were on his original DD Form 214 * He received the Purple Heart for injuries sustained to his ear (90% hearing loss) from enemy fire * He served 4 months in a combat platoon 3. Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provides that during the Vietnam era the CIB was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015582
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 February 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110015582 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * his unit failed to provide him a hearing before an administrative separation board, as he was entitled to given his years of service; therefore, he was improperly separated and his under honorable conditions (general) discharge was improper * throughout his discharge proceedings, his chain of command failed to consider his mental and medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015585
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was released from active duty on 15 October 1951 with 4 years and 18 days of creditable service and provides the following at: a. item 28, foreign service for a period of 2 years, 10 months and 17 days; b. item 29, award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp, Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Purple Heart; and c. item 30, he received a bullet wound to the left knee on 28 November 1950 at Chinju Reservoir, Korea. In 1988 the National Research...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015586
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his: * completion of the First Sergeant Course * rank as first sergeant (1SG) vice master sergeant (MSG) 2. Orders 050-0008, dated 19 February 2004, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Meade, MD, retired him from active duty effective 30 November 2004 and placed him on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015587
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request for award of the Combat Action Badge (CAB). The applicant was recommended for award of the CAB in 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015599
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicants request for upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge has been carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. The applicant's record of service shows he was AWOL, charged with the commission of an offense punishable under the UCMJ with a punitive discharge, and accumulated 304 days of time lost.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015601
Counsel states the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) arbitrarily and capriciously determined the applicant was physically unfit for duty with a 30 percent (%) disability rating percentage; however, multiple physicians have found him fit for duty. Although all of the proceedings are not present in the available records, it appears that a PEB was convened at Fort Lewis on 30 April 2010 and determined the applicant should be discharged with severance pay and a 0% disability rating. Although it...