ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001817
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110001817 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests payment of a $10,000 prior-service enlistment bonus (PSEB). This official stated, at the time, the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) list specified payment of $5000 for 6 years and MOS 36B; however, the applicant's contract stated payment of $10,000 for 6 years and MOS 36B.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001824
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 15 March 1983, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that the applicant be issued a UOTHC discharge. Chapter 10 provides for members who have committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge to submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial anytime after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001825
On 2 September 1970, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the issuance of an undesirable discharge. However, the evidence shows he received five special court-martial convictions for AWOL during his active duty service. Since his record of service included five special court-martial convictions and 840 days of lost time, his record of service was not satisfactory.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001826
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC). His service record contains a DA Form 2496 (Disposition Form) from a staff judge advocate, dated 28 June 1978, requesting action on the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001830
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add her campaign or expeditionary medals for her service in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members who have served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001833
He completed 4 years of active service. Pertinent Army Regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or reason for discharge. However, there are procedures whereby the applicant can apply to a local recruiter for a waiver of his RE code if he is in fact physically qualified and the needs of the service at the time justify his return to service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001834
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The temporary appointment of a Regular Army enlisted Soldier automatically becomes permanent on the date of completion of the specific time in grade (TIG) and time in service (TIS) requirements, and are reflected as: a. (2) If the grade at the time of separation is not permanent, the permanent grade, date of appointment, and date of rank, if different from date of appointment will be entered in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001835
He was sentenced to reduction to the rank/grade of specialist four (SP4)/E-4. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. While the applicant's desire to upgrade his BCD is certainly understandable, he has not provided any independent evidence that would warrant granting either an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001838
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show this award and the Army Achievement Medal. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The available evidence confirms he served honorably on active duty during the period 8 March 1984 through 12 February 1987. He was fully eligible to reenlist on the date of separation and his records contain no derogatory information or evidence that shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001844
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 July 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110001844 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he had served 3 years, 3 months and 13 days of active service and that he had 5 days of lost time from 1 September through 5 September 1961. Unfortunately, the applicant comes to the Board 48 years after the fact claiming that he was unjustly charged with lost time; however, he has submitted no evidence that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001850
The FSM's military service records do not contain a DD Form 214 for the period of service from 20 January 1953 through 27 November 1955. The applicant's military personnel record does not contain any orders or other evidence showing he was recommended for or awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (2nd Award). The evidence of record shows that during the period of service: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001851
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests upgrade of her late husband's undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. The FSM's court-martial charge sheet is not available; however, on 19 September 1975, after consulting with counsel, he submitted a request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001852
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The form does not show the cause of the injury. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record indicates the applicant received a puncture wound to his right foot during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001854
The applicant requests correction of the computation of his retired pay, in effect, by: a. correcting his retirement order to show inclusion of his 4 years of constructive service credit (CSC) for longevity and percentage for retirement pay purposes; and b. requesting the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) complete a thorough audit of his retired pay computations to include recalculation of retired pay commencing 1 February 2010, payment of the difference in retired pay for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001856
Accordingly, he should have been medically retired instead of being REFRAD. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge or retirement, may be sufficient to qualify the individual for VA benefits based on an evaluation by that agency. The Army's determination of a Soldier's physical fitness or unfitness is a factual finding based upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001857
The applicant states the Army Good Conduct Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, two or three service stars for his Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16), and any/all unit awards were left off of his DD Form 214. The applicant states the Army Good Conduct Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, two or three service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001858
The applicant requests correction of item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * two or three bronze service stars to be affixed to his Vietnam Service Medal 2. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001859
The applicant, the spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) her late husband's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Army Good Conduct Medal * two or three bronze service stars to be affixed to his Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001860
BOARD DATE: 28 July 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110001860 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 5 (DOB) of his DD Form 47 (Induction Record) listed his DOB as 2 February 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001861
The applicant requests his DD Form be corrected to show the award of the National Defense Service Medal, Army Overseas Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and NATO Medal 2. He should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 31 August 1959 to 24 August 1962. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Good Conduct Medal for the period from 31 August 1959 to 24 August 1962; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001862
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. At the time of his discharge an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate for Soldiers separated for the good of the service. Records show he was 17 years old at the time he went AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001872
The applicant provides copies of his enlistment contract, personnel qualification record, an award order, two records of proceedings under Article 15, his separation orders, and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 31 October 1984 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14 (Misconduct), paragraph 14-12b, based on a pattern of misconduct with his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001874
He also requests award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation. Additionally, he did not provide any new evidence that would warrant reconsideration of his request for this award. 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 Meritorious Unit Commendation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001875
The applicant states he accrued 43 days of PDMRA, was compensated for 35 days and was denied use or compensation for the remaining 8 days due upon release from active duty (REFRAD). However, the Army policy requires PDMRA to be used during the active duty period in which it was earned and there are no provisions to carry over or be monetarily compensated for PDMRA outside of the legal authority provided by the 2010 NDAA which expired on 28 October 2010. The evidence of record and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001876
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. This document does not indicate whether the record is that of the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001877
The applicant states the following: a. having graduated from the USMA in 1994, he entered active duty in the rank of second lieutenant (2LT); b. upon completion of 2 months active duty service, he was released from active duty (REFRAD) to join the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and attend medical school; c. upon completion of medical school in 1998, he reentered active duty in the rank of captain (CPT) with the DOR corresponding to his date of graduation from medical school; d. he should receive a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001895
The available record does not indicate his appointment packet was considered by a Federal Recognition Board (FRB) to determine if he was qualified to be awarded Federal recognition. The applicant was granted temporary Federal recognition effective 21 August 2008 upon his initial appointment in the AKARNG and execution of the oath of office. As a result, the Board recommends that State Army National Guard records and all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001905
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Army Achievement Medal (AAM) * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) * Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) 2. Evidence shows that he served a qualifying period of service in Kuwait for award of the GWOTEM. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his period of foreign service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001909
The applicant requests removal from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) the duplicate set of orders awarding him the first award of the Good Conduct Medal (GCMDL). There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's OMPF to show that either of the orders awarding him the GCMDL (1st Award) were revoked. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. filing in his OMPF Permanent Orders 026-01, 1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001911
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests removal of a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR), dated 19 March 2009, from his official military personnel file (OMPF) or that it be moved to the restricted section of his OMPF. The applicant states the GOMOR is derogatory and is a poor and inaccurate reflection of his character and service to the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001913
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. 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 honorable characterization is appropriate when the quality of the members service generally has met the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel, or is otherwise so meritorious that any other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001915
The medical documents submitted by the applicant with his application show that on 17 April 1967 he was treated for an injury (abscess to right arm) that was the result of enemy action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Vietnam on 17 April 1967 and adding it to his DD Form 214. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001925
The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) covering the rating period 26 May 2009 through 12 January 2010 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) from his official military personnel file (OMPF). c. Paragraph 2-12 stipulates that raters will provide their support forms, along with the senior rater's support forms, to the rated Soldier at the beginning of the rating period; discuss the scope of the rated Soldier's duty description with the rated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001927
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 28 July 1981, after consulting with counsel and being advised of his rights and options, the applicant submitted a formal request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), due to conduct triable by court-martial for an offense punishable by a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. c. a UOTHC discharge is issued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001930
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge. His military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 21 August 1967 for a period of 3 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001932
The evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in Vietnam on 24 November 1968 during hostile action and he was treated for those wounds. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correct his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001934
The applicant requests correction of the unit shown in item 6 (Organization) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) for the period ending 7 December 1946. The applicant's complete military record is not available to the Board for review. Technical Manual 12-235 (Enlisted Personnel - Discharge and Release from Active Duty), in effect at the time, provided instructions for completing the WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001935
The applicant requests correction of his record and DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) (2nd Award) and his grade as sergeant (SGT)/E-5 in two separate applications, 2. The evidence of record also shows that based on his RVN service and campaign participation, the applicant is entitled to the VUA, RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and four bronze service stars with his VSM. Absent any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001936
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. In the absence of orders or other independent evidence that would confirm he completed the number of missions necessary to be awarded the Air Medal, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Air Medal in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001937
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Air Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Bronze Star Medal 4. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states a bronze service star is worn on the appropriate service ribbon, to include the Vietnam Service Medal, for each credited campaign. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001941
Item 32 of his DD Form 214 shows the fourth digit of his SSN as 6. 5. His letter from the Social Security Administration and his DA Form 41 both show the fourth digit of his SSN as 5. However, his DD Form 214 shows the fourth digit of his SSN as 6. 3. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 32 of his DD Form 214 by deleting the entry xxx-6x-xxxx and replacing it with the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001942
On 23 April 1981, the convening/separation authority approved the administrative separation board's findings and recommendation and ordered the applicant discharged from the Army under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of a pattern of misconduct and directed he be furnished an under honorable conditions (general) discharge. Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 19 May 1981. The evidence of record shows the applicant had an extensive history of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001943
d. He states he held the rank of SSG for 13 years, which was well over the necessary time for him to retire in the highest pay grade he held (i.e., SSG/E-6). A National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) shows the applicant was separated from the ARNGUS and UTARNG on 30 March 1992 and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Reinforcement) under the provisions of National Guard Regulation 600-200 (Enlisted Personnel Management),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001946
The applicant provides: * his Purple Heart award certificate * his DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. There are no orders for the Purple Heart in the available records. He provided an award certificate, dated 11 August 1969, which shows he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 22 June 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001956
The applicant states he was awarded the Purple Heart in the Asiatic-Pacific theater of operations (APTO) in September 1945 and it was somehow lost. The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110001956 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110001956 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001958
The applicant requests correction of item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show "Service-Connected Disability" or "Physical Disability, Involuntary Discharge" vice "Physical Condition, Not a Disability." The applicant provides a VA letter, dated 31 January 2009, that shows she is a service-connected disabled veteran and her "combined service-connected evaluation is 30." Her narrative reason for separation was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001959
The applicant states: * He was assigned an RE code of 3 and a separation code of "JKA" for discreditable incidents (civilian and military) * The Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) upgraded his general discharge to honorable * An individual must convince the ADRB the reason for discharge or the characterization of service was inequitable or improper * He proved his removal from the service was unjust * He wants his separation code and RE code upgraded to reflect his honorable status * He is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001965
The record does contain a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) which shows she was discharged on 2 November 2007 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001971
The applicant requests items 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank), 4b (Pay Grade), and 12i (Effective Date of Pay Grade) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 16 October 2010 be corrected. Her DFAS LES, dated 5 November 2010, shows her pay grade as E-3. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The DFAS information which shows the applicant was separated in the pay grade of E-3 on 16 October 2010 is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend items...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001982
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her husband's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Purple Heart. The FSMs military records are not available for review. Therefore, the FSM's DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award.