ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017078
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was medically discharged. A DA Form 8-118 (Medical Board Proceedings), dated 14 September 1970, shows the applicant: a. had a comminuted navicular fracture with nonunion on the left wrist; b. was medically fit for further military service in accordance with current medical fitness standards (Army Regulation 40-501, chapter 3 (Medical Fitness Standards for Retention and Separation, Including Retirement)); and c. the MEB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017079
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110017079 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of a second Purple Heart. Therefore, it is appropriate to correct the DD Form 214 to show that the applicant was awarded two Purple Heart Medals.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017080
He appealed that decision contending that his PTSD percentage had been raised by the VA and on 21 February 2012 HRC again denied his appeal because he provided no evidence to show that his PTSD was combat-related. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1413a (CRSC) provides that eligible members are those retirees who have 20 years of service for retired pay computation and who have disabilities that are the direct result of armed conflict, specially hazardous military duty, training exercises that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017082
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 Purple Heart for wounds he received in Vietnam. Therefore, his available medical evidence is sufficient as a basis for awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 19 February 1969 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that the DD Form 214 of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017088
The applicant requests that his general discharge under the provisions Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), "chapter 13," be changed to a medical discharge. He states he did not know he had a medical condition. The record shows the applicant engaged in behavior that led his chain of command to the reasonable conclusion that he failed ADAPCP which warranted his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017089
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his home of record (HOR) as Wilmington, OH. The applicant's SF 88 and SF 93, both dated 12 November 1986 and filed in his military record, show he listed his home address as Knob Noster, MO. The applicant's DD Form 4 shows the applicant provided Knob Noster, MO as his HOR at the time of his enlistment in the USAR on 8 December 1986.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017090
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Iraq from 26 March 2003 through 28 February 2004, and in Afghanistan from 23 February 2005 through 19 February 2006. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in both Iraq and Afghanistan which is not reflected on his DD Form 214. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017091
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge and that his Reentry (RE) Code be changed to a more favorable code. Paragraph 3-7a of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel) provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. Pertinent Army Regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017092
The applicant requests her records be corrected to show she declined participation in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and that she receive a refund for all SBP premiums taken from her retired pay. She provides: * Certified mail receipt * Letter addressed to DFAS * Standard Form 1199A (Direct Deposit) * DD Form 108 (Application for Retired Pay Benefits) * DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel) * Retiree Account Statement * Letter from DFAS, Retired and Annuity Pay * ARPC Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017094
The applicant requests correction of the DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her rank as specialist (SPC)/E-4. Chapter 2 contains guidance on the preparation of the DD Form 214 and states that items 4a and 4b show the active duty grade or rank and pay grade at the time of separation and are obtained from the Soldier's records (promotion or reduction orders). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017096
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requested an early release to attend college.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017097
The Vietnam Combat Certificate provided by the applicant with his application simply states that the applicant served with a unit of the 1st Cavalry Division for the period of 5 March to 13 April 1970. Therefore, in the absence of orders or sufficient evidence to show that he met the requirements for award of the CIB during his brief 38 days in Vietnam there appears to be no basis to grant his request to add the award of the CIB to his DD Form 214. Therefore, the Board determined that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017110
On the same date, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017113
Therefore, his DD Form 214 for the period ending 6 September 1974 should be corrected to show this unit award. The applicant completed two periods of enlistment and he was issued a DD Form 214 upon the completion of each period of service. Although records show he continued to serve in the Republic of Vietnam in February 1970, as supported by his Air Medal order, his record does not contain the specific dates of service in the Republic of Vietnam during the period covered by his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017116
With regard to the applicant's request for award of the Bronze Star Medal, ABCMR Docket Number AC96-10349, dated 18 December 1996, resulted in a correction of the applicant's record to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service during the period September 1970 through September 1971. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017117
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is no evidence in the available records to show the applicant was awarded or entitled to award of the CIB. Although the evidence of record shows he was assigned to 1st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division in MOS 11D, there is no evidence to show he was personally present while the unit was engaged in active ground combat and he actively participated in such ground combat or that he was assigned to an infantry platoon or squad. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017120
Based on the applicant's qualifying service in Korea it would be appropriate to add the KDSM to his DD Form 214 at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Korea Defense Service Medal to item 13 of his DD Form 214 issued on 30 June 1981 and providing him a document to show this award. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017122
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * Item 18f (Foreign Service) - his service during the Gulf War * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) - all awards he might be entitled to as a result of this deployment 2. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017125
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110017125 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Also on 8 August 2011, the applicant's immediate commander initiated a DA Form 4187 requesting the applicant's promotion to SSG be revoked. He added: * The applicant was not given due process as the command had no authority to reduce her * The command did not conduct an administrative reduction board as required by Army Regulation 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017127
Neither his available records nor the Vietnam casualty roster provide any evidence he was wounded in Vietnam during his period of service. The VA rating decision he provided eludes to service treatment records that document a gunshot wound he received in Vietnam on 25 September 1970; however, these service treatment records are not contained within his available record, and he did not provide them. ____________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017129
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. A DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards) to the Commander, U.S. Army Support Activity, Philadelphia, PA, dated 23 November 1999, shows the Chief, Army Reference Branch, National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), authorized the issuance of the following decorations to the applicant: * POW Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * American Campaign Medal * European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017132
This pamphlet shows 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, during the period the applicant was assigned, was cited for two awards of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation from 9 August 1965 to 19 May 1969 and May 1969 to February 1970 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 59 and 42 dated 1969 and 1972, respectively. Members qualified for award of the VSM who served less than 6 months of service and were wounded as a result of hostile action were also...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017134
The applicant requests: * an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge * correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * "Korean Occupation Medal" * "Air Assault Wings" (correction known as the Air Assault Badge) * 3-year service stripe 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army of Occupation Medal is awarded for service of 30 consecutive days at a normal post of duty in a qualifying location. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017136
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, this service medal and the period of deployment are not recorded in item 13 and item 18 (respectively) of his DD Form 214. c. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct item 13 and item 18 of his DD Form 214 to show the Kosovo Campaign Medal with one bronze service star and that he deployed to Macedonia from 18 August through 17 September 2000. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017137
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. 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. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017139
The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with six bronze service stars. The evidence of record shows he served a qualifying period of service for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) and he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show it. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Air Medal (32nd Award) for the period August 1969...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017142
The report noted she did not seek treatment for panic attacks and PTSD symptoms while serving in Iraq. (4) Refer the case to the Army Physical Disability Appeal Board. The record shows the applicant non-concurred with the informal PEB findings and recommendations and requested an appearance before a formal PEB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017144
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received conduct and efficiency ratings of "excellent" for each of his duty assignments. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017145
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows in: * item 27 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the: * Combat Infantryman Badge * Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars * United Nations Service Medal * item 29 (Wounds Received as a Result of Action with Enemy Forces) the entry "None" 5. Review of the Korean War casualty listing shows the applicant's name is listed as a casualty on 12 April 1951. Therefore, it would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017146
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It states that a UOTHC discharge is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. This record did not support the issuance of an honorable or a general discharge by the separation authority at the time of his discharge and it does not support an upgrade to an honorable or a general discharge at this late date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017147
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, the evidence is insufficient to award him the Combat Infantryman Badge. _______ _ 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 | 20110017148
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his: a. DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 16 November 1965 to show his service in Thailand, and b. DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 November 1970 to show his service in Korea. The evidence of record shows he served in: * Thailand during the period 1 October 1962 to 3 May 1963 * Korea from 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017152
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct Social Security Number (SSN). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSN as "xxx-xx-x6xx" at the time of his induction. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 32 of his DD Form 214 the current SSN entry and replacing it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017153
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable discharge. The evidence shows his chain of command supported his request and he was discharged in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. The characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally UOTHC and the evidence shows he was aware of that prior to requesting discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017154
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge and change of his narrative reason for separation. However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged from active duty in pay grade E-1 on 15 May 1991 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c for misconductabuse of illegal drugs, with a separation code of JKK. The separation authority could direct a general discharge if such a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017157
His records do not contain any evidence that indicates he was ever awarded the Purple Heart. However, there is no evidence the seizures were related to an injury. As such, there is no evidence in his available military records and he has provided no evidence to show he was injured as a result of hostile action, treated for such a wound, or that the medical treatment was made a matter of official record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017162
The applicant requests correction of Item 7b (Home of Record (HOR)) [sic] on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty) effective 5 September 1979. Item 7a (Place of Entry Into Active Duty) of his DD Form 214 shows FT RILEY, KS. He authenticated the DD Form 214 with his signature and it is further signed by an authorized official. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to correcting item 7a of his DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017164
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests listing her second Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Discharge or Release from Active Duty). The applicant provides a copy of the DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) and the certificate for a second ARCOM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017167
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the addition of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * Item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) the entry "Disability, Permanent" 2. Item 13 of the DD Form 214 he was issued at the time does not show the ARCOM. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017173
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to show the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and Army of Occupational Medal with Germany Clasp. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Berlin, Germany, 5 January 1975 through 15 February 1976 and completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017174
The applicant states that it has been 41 years since his discharge and he did not do anything so drastic as to warrant an undesirable discharge. There is no evidence to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. 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 | 20110017178
The applicant requests correction of item 12f (Foreign Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Afghanistan. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the areas of eligibility designated for award of the Global War on Terrorism...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017180
The applicant's request for correction of item 25 of his DD Form 214 to show his separation authority as Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 16-2b, was carefully considered and determined to have partial merit. Although the applicant has requested that his separation authority be changed to show chapter 16-2b, the memorandum for record from the Chaplain Candidate Manager shows the requested separation authority was chapter 16-2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017181
References: * Title 10, USC, section 10145: Ready Reserve Placement In * Title 10, USC, section 12213: Officers Army Reserve: Transfer from ARNGUS * Title 10, USC, section 12215: Commissioned Officers Reserve Grade of Adjutant Generals and AAG's * Title 10, USC, section 14003: Reserve Active Status List (RASL) Position of Officers on the List * Title 10, USC, section 14507: Removal from the RASL for Years of Service, Reserve Lieutenant Colonels and COL's of the Army, Air Force, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017183
The applicant requests his DA Form 1059 (Academic Evaluation Report) for the Drill Sergeant Course be moved to the restricted portion of his official military personnel file (OMPF). In this regard, the OMPF serves to maintain an unbroken, historical record of a Soldier's service, conduct, duty performance, and evaluation periods and any corrections to other parts of the OMPF. The applicant requests his DA Form 1059 for the Drill Sergeant Course be transferred to the restricted portion of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017185
The evidence of record also shows this SSN was consistently recorded in the applicant's official military service records, including on his DD Form 214 when he was discharged. However, considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and regulations, the evidence provided by the applicant relating to his SSN is insufficient to warrant a change to his military service records and separation document. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017186
BOARD DATE: 29 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110017186 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests removal of a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 July 2011 from his official military personnel file (OMPF). His record contains: * Permanent Orders Number 312-0503, issued by the U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command, Fort Lee, VA, dated 8 November 2010, authorizing his retirement * a DD Form 214, dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017191
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to a general discharge (GD). This order reassigned the applicant to the U.S. Army Separation Transition Point with a reporting and discharge date of 6 June 1996. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017195
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, her medical condition did not exist prior to service and she cannot qualify for Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits with the current narrative reason for separation listed as "Disability, existed prior to service" on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant requests the narrative reason for her separation be corrected to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017200
The case provided by the applicants counsel (AR2002068627) which he contends sets a precedent by the Board involves the award of the CIB to a Soldier who served as an infantryman but held another MOS through on-the job training and because he had never been school trained in any MOS and had served the majority of his time in an infantry MOS, the Board awarded the Soldier the CIB. While there is no dispute that the applicant was assigned to an infantry unit and performed infantry duties,...