ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015607
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was discharged as an "Alien DFR for More Than One Year in accordance with Department of the Army Message 161800Z July 1973" with an under other than honorable conditions character of service and issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. When authorized, it is issued to a soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The discharge proceedings were conducted in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015612
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. c. A general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015616
Appendix B of Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) shows the campaigns for Vietnam and states a bronze service star will be awarded for wear on the Vietnam Service Medal for participation in each campaign. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 20 August 1968 through 19 August 1970 and add this award to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015618
The applicant requests retirement pay as a captain. Warrant officers or enlisted members may retire voluntarily in a commissioned officer status (Title 10, U.S. Code, section 3911) if they meet both of the following conditions: (1) They have completed 10 years of active commissioned service in their overall total of 20 years, active Federal service, and (2) They hold a USAR Commission at the time of retirement. The governing regulation states that dual component Soldiers may retire as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015619
It shows the applicant was notified: a. that he completed the required years of service and he would be eligible for retired pay upon application at age 60; b. that by law, he was entitled to participate in the Reserve Component SBP (RCSBP), his sole means of protecting his retired pay; c. that by law, "a qualified Reserve component member, who is married, will automatically be enrolled in the RCSBP under option C, Spouse and Child(ren) coverage based on the Full Retired Pay, UNLESS...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015624
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 February 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110015624 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides an SSA earnings determination, dated 8 February 1980, and his DD Form 214 in support of the application. However, there is insufficient evidence to support granting the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015628
The applicant requests correction of item 19 (Indochina or Korea Service Since August 5, 1964) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his dates of service in the Republic of Vietnam, from August 1969 through August 1970. Item 31 (Foreign Service) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) and Item 5 (Oversea Service) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II) show he served in the Republic of Vietnam on 4 separate occasions. His service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015631
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * Birth Certificate CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. However, his record contains an NGB Form 22 that shows he was discharged on 9 July 1991 under the provisions of National Guard Regulation 600-200 (Enlisted Personnel Management), paragraph 8-26q, for acts or patterns of misconduct, with an under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015635
The applicant requests upgrade of his discharge. On 13 September 1973, the approving authority, a lieutenant general, accepted the applicant's request for discharge and directed his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015641
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * block 12f (Foreign Service) he served 6 months and 22 days of foreign service * block 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the addition of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) and the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) 2. He has remained on active duty and he is currently serving as a Regular Army major. However,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015643
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Based on the applicant's DA Form 24 and all other documents contained in his official military record requiring its use, the SSAN shown on his DD Form 214 should be corrected. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015646
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests retention of his $10,000.00 commissioning bonus. Prior to accepting his commission, and as a sergeant, the applicant extended his enlistment in the MNARNG and signed an REB addendum on 21 August 2004 for the 3-year, $2,000.00 incentive that had a bonus start date of 2 October 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015648
Based on a review of the objective medical evidence of record and considering the physical requirements for reasonable performance of duties required of his grade and military specialty, the PEB found the applicant fit for duty within the limitations of his physical profile. Based on the review of the TDRL examination, the PEB found the applicant fit for duty and noted that: * There are presently no restrictions which would preclude the applicant from returning to military service and no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015663
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military record by issuing him a Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20-Year Letter) and retirement benefits which is, in effect, a request for reconsideration of his earlier application to the Board requesting his 28 October 1991 discharge from the Wisconsin Army National Guard (WIARNG) be voided. The Board further found the State...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015666
The applicant (the former spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM)) requests reconsideration of a previous application to correct the records of the FSM, by amending his DD Form 1883 (Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Election Certificate) to show he elected Option C (Immediate Coverage), retroactive within the time prescribed by law. Under the law in effect at the time, a member was required to make the RCSBP election within 90 days of receiving the notification of eligibility to receive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015668
The applicant requests an upgrade of his entry level status uncharacterized discharge to an honorable discharge. On 22 February 1984, the applicant's company commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, for entry level status performance and conduct. However, his service record shows he completed only 1 month and 9 days of active military service and he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015670
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he was wounded twice in Vietnam and never received a Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015675
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20100029504 on 21 June 2011. The award certificate is new evidence that will be considered by the Board. There are no orders for the BSM in the applicant's available records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015678
The certification of military service provided by the applicant is correct. Evidence shows the applicant served in the USAR; however, there is no enlistment contract or DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) available to accurately determine the correct period of service. Based on the foregoing, there is insufficient evidence to issue an additional certification of military service for the time he served in the USAR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015679
The new evidence provided by the applicant shows the FSM completed the required SBP plan election forms on 10 December 1997, within 90 days of receipt of his Twenty Year Letter, as evidenced by the envelope provided that contained the documents, which is postmarked 28 October 1997. Given the documents provided by the applicant, it would be appropriate and serve the interest of justice and equity to correct the record to show the FSM elected full immediate RCSBP coverage under Option C for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015684
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's request that his 8 June 1953 DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect the current surname which was changed on 17 February 1958 and under which he now goes has been carefully considered. Therefore, the surname listed in the applicant's military records should not be changed at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015688
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the Korea Service Ribbon (apparently he means the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM)) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). _______ _ 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 | 20110015690
She provides the following documents in support of her request; all of which were previously submitted and considered with her last application: * marriage license * death certificate * 20-year letter, dated 30 June 1992 * TL for 20-year letter, dated 2 July 1992 * Maryland ARNG (MDARNG) Orders 236-101, dated 24 August 2005 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * MDARNG Notification to U.S. Army Reserve Components Personnel and Administration...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015692
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show "0" as the first digit of his social security number (SSN), instead of "6." The regulation states the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015693
The applicant states his DD Form 214 does show his overseas duty. The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show his overseas duty in Thailand was carefully considered and determined to have merit. 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, Item 24c (Foreign Service) to show 6 months and 17 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015695
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 full name as "K-----h D-----e B-----s B---r," instead of "K----h D----e B----s." 2. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document, which confirms his correct full name, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015697
When authorized, it was issued to a Soldier whose military record was satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The evidence shows he served his country honorably from 24 October 1969 to 10 August 1970 and that he reenlisted for service in Vietnam. His record contains four DA Forms 2627-1 which list the offenses and dates for which he was charged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015698
It states in order to award the PH there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. The applicant's request for reconsideration of his earlier petition to be awarded the PH and the daily journal report he submits in support of his request have been carefully considered. The daily...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015699
The applicant served a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal from 11 April 1996 through 10 April 1999. a. d. Despite the absence of the unit commander's recommendation for the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) at the time of the applicant's separation processing, based on the available evidence, it would be appropriate to award the applicant this award and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015703
To be eligible for payment of TSGLI, service members must meet all of the following requirements: * must be insured by SGLI when you experience a traumatic event * must incur a scheduled loss and that loss must be a direct result of a traumatic injury * must have suffered the traumatic injury prior to midnight of the day that you separate from the uniformed services * must suffer a scheduled loss within 2 years (730 days) of the traumatic injury * must survive for a period of not less than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015706
The applicant requests, in effect, reconsideration of his previous request to upgrade his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. He was charged with one specification of being AWOL from 6 January 1982 to 8 March 1982. On 11 March 1982, after consulting with counsel, he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), chapter 10.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015712
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110015712 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The overstrength was eliminated in September 2009 and he was promoted to the position to which he was already assigned effective 1 October 2009. Once the overstrength was eliminated in September 2009, he was appropriately promoted to the position to which he was already assigned effective 1 October 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015713
She would have been eligible to transfer the benefits before she retired. The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service individual pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and document accordingly and maintain records for individuals who receive supplemental educational assistance under Public Law...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015714
The applicant requests correction of the Home of Record (HOR). The applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) contains a DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing-Armed Forces of the United States) that also lists the applicants HOR as an address in Alameda, California in item 4 (Home of Record Address). Absent any evidence the HOR entered on his DD Form 4 in 2008 was in error, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support granting the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015716
The applicant states when he was separated from the PRARNG he should have been transferred to the Retired Reserve. There is no evidence of record that shows he requested a transfer to the Retired Reserve at the time. He was eligible for a transfer to the Retired Reserve; however, there is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence to show he requested a transfer to the Retired Reserve at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015717
The applicant requests his second deployment to Iraq from 8 September 2009 to 30 May 2010 be entered on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 30 April 2011. Therefore, the deployment entry on his DD Form 214 should be amended to show IRAQ 20040303 20050313 and 20090910 20100528. The evidence of record shows the applicant served three tours of duty in Germany, had two deployments in Iraq, and one deployment to Saudi Arabia for a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015718
The applicant requests his date of rank (DOR) be corrected and all of his awards be shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 8 July 2008. The applicant provides: * Promotion orders, dated 22 August 2007 * DD Forms 214 for the periods ending 10 August 2001, 31 May 2002, 12 April 2004, and 8 July 2008 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015720
The applicant requests correction of item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he is authorized the following awards: * Army Commendation Medal (4th Award) * Armed Forces Service Medal * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal 2. The applicant states: * he was in the Republic of Yugoslavia (Operation Joint Endeavor/Guard) during the time the medals were authorized for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015721
The applicant states: a. he completed all necessary requirements for his promotion on 31 July 2010 and all of the paperwork was submitted to his battalion on 1 August 2010. b. he was informed the battalion S-1 submitted his promotion packet to the brigade on 6 August 2010. The advisory opinion points out delays occurred in his promotion process and recommended his DOR be adjusted to 17 September 2010, the day the Idaho Army National Guard held their September 2010 Federal Recognition Board....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015723
All documents on file in the applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) containing his SSN, list the SSN that he claims is incorrect and, when required, he authenticated each of the documents with his signature. There are no documents in his record that shows his SSN he now claims is correct. Lacking convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, were correct at the time and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015724
In a memorandum, dated 10 July 1972, he was notified that a board of officers had been directed to determine if he should be discharged from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge - Misconduct), paragraph 33a, for misconduct - civil conviction and that a defense counsel had been appointed to represent him. The DD Form 214 he was issued for this period of service confirms he was discharged on 23 August 1972, under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015729
The applicant's intermediate commanders recommended approval of the separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 with an undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015732
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was wounded in action in Vietnam and that he was awarded 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015734
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant military record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 12 November 1987. On 27 July 1990, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in the lowest enlisted grade with an UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015736
On 8 June 1974, after consulting with defense counsel, the applicant elected to have his case considered by a board of officers, to be granted a personal appearance before the board, and to be represented by counsel. Accordingly, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 27 September 1974 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, due to conviction by civil authorities. After considering all of the available evidence, the ADRB determined that under the circumstances...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015738
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 Bronze Star Medal. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015739
The applicant states the State order promoted him effective 1 March 2008 and the National Guard Bureau (NGB) policy states that as long as the officer meets all the requirements, the Federal recognition will grant the State promotion order effective date. NGB Memorandum Number 04-0025, dated 1 September 2004, Subject: Clarification of the Policy to promote DA (Department of the Army) Select Mobilized Officers at Maximum TIG, states in paragraph 3 that ARNG officers recommended for promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015742
Soldiers who are determined to be unfit for duty due to disability are either separated from the military or are permanently retired, depending on the severity of the disability and length of military service. The evidence of record shows no basis for correcting the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his disability is the result of a combat-related injury. The Army will only consider the physical conditions that make a Soldier unfit for continued service, while the VA is required to consider...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015743
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The evidence of record shows the applicant was convicted by a general court-martial of one specification of manslaughter. He has not provided sufficient evidence or argument to show his discharge should be upgraded to an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015744
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) is awarded to members who have served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Overseas Service Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry "0000 00 00" from item 12f of his DD Form 214 and replacing it...