ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017207
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Valorous Unit Award. The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214 and an information sheet showing the 4th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, was awarded the Valorous Unit Award for the period 26 February through 2 March 1991. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017209
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records by: a. upgrading his 1991 general discharge under honorable conditions to an honorable discharge, b. changing his separation program designator (SPD) code from JKM to something more desirable such as LBK, c. changing his reentry eligibility (RE) code from 3 to 1, and d. changing his narrative reason for separation from "misconduct-pattern of misconduct" to "expiration of service obligation." On 29 October 1990, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017210
The applicant states: * An honorable discharge would be more favorable and beneficial at this time * His active duty assignments were all served on foreign soil during peace time and in combat * He suffered from a disability while on active duty which impaired his ability to carry out certain duties * This disability was later diagnosed as service-connected * He received numerous awards including the Good Conduct Medal for three years of exemplary service * His original release date was 11...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017211
However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 30 November 1984 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct - abuse of illegal drugs with a general discharge. It appears the separation authority determined the applicant's overall record of service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty to warrant a fully honorable discharge and the applicant has not presented sufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017212
The applicant requests that his general discharge under honorable conditions for the period ending 22 October 1979 be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. On 4 October 1979, the applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him from the service due to his failure to maintain acceptable standards for retention under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 5-31, and the Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP). There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017214
On 13 August 1993, he consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 due to charges being preferred against him under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) which authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017227
On 29 March 1971, he went AWOL and returned to military control on 18 July 1971. On 16 October 1971, after consulting with counsel, the applicant 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. On 15 December 1971, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an Undesirable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017229
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 6 January 2006 his command initiated separation action under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13 for a personality disorder. It states that the SPD code of JFX is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated for personality disorders.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017232
The applicant requests correction of certain documents within his record to show his SSN as "XX9-XX-XXX0." Therefore, it would be appropriate to grant relief by correcting his DD Form 214, DD Form 256A, and Letter Orders Number 08-1044574 to show his correct SSN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * amending item 3 of his DD Form 214, for the period ending 20 December 1969, by deleting the current SSN and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017233
On 16 September 2009, during a meeting with his company commander he was asked a series of questions and it was determined that he needed to be separated from the Army because of a history of depression as shown in his medical records. On 11 September 2009, the applicant's commander initiated an administrative separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations), paragraph 5-11, due to failure to meet procurement medical fitness standards. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017234
The applicant requests the records of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show his service in Vietnam. She states her husband and his unit stayed in Vietnam for 2 1/2 weeks waiting for orders to Thailand. _____________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 | 20110017235
The applicant provides: * Orders 16-8, dated 28 January 2003 * DA Form 5181-R (Screening Note of Acute Medical Care), dated 28 June 2003 * DA Form 689 (Individual Sick Slip), dated 24 August 2003 * DD Form 220 (Active Duty Report), dated 11 August 2003 * document from the Radiological Associates Services Imaging Center, dated13 February 2010 * VA Statement of the Case, dated 20 March 2010 * Veteran Compensation Medical Certification, dated 22 June 2010 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017238
He also requests a personal appearance before the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). His records also contain his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) which shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial in pay grade E-1 on 5 February 1981 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. The evidence of record shows the applicant was charged with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017240
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 18 April 2008, he consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 due to charges being preferred against him under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) which authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. Based on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017241
The applicant states: * He was involuntarily discharged under Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel -Separations), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance for an incident in which he lost his weapon during a field exercise * He accepted nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under the provisions of Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and a bar to reenlistment * The separation proceedings initiated against him were due to his inability to overcome a bar to reenlistment *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017242
General orders show he was awarded two awards of the Air Medal during his service in the RVN. The applicant's unit in the RVN was cited for award of the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and the RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation during his period of assignment. 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 Air Medal; b. adding to item 24...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017245
A review of his personnel service records failed to show evidence and he did not provide any evidence showing that he was ever awarded or recommended for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. His records show 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 adding the following to his DD Form 214: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017248
Although the applicant's SSN appears as both "xxx-xx-6338" and "xxx-xx-1015" in his military personnel records the applicants discharge proceedings routinely lists his SSN as xxx-xx-1015. It appears the SSN listed on the applicants DD Form 214 was the result of a typographical error. Therefore, he is entitled to have his DD Form 214 corrected to show this SSN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017249
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Decorations and Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for the first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017252
His military personnel records were not available for review; however, he stated in his application to this board that all documents in his military record, with the exception of his Silver Star award orders, show the last three digits of his SSN as "569." On 30 June 2011, the ABCMR approved the applicant's request to have his Silver Star listed on his DD Form 214 based on general orders found in his military record. He contends the SSN listed on those orders is his correct SSN but at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017253
On 23 July 1980, the applicant's company commander notified him that he was recommending action be taken to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel SeparationsEnlisted Separation), paragraph 14-12a, for reasons of conviction by civil court. On 30 July 1980, the applicant stated that he did not intend to appeal his civil conviction. On 1 August 1980, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge from the Army under the provisions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017254
This pamphlet shows the II Field Force, Vietnam, the unit to which the applicant was assigned, was cited for award of the: * Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period 1 September 1967 to 31 October 1968 by Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 37, dated 1970 * Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period 1 November 1968 to 30 June 1970 by DAGO Number 51, dated 1971 * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation by Department of the Army General...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017257
The regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's separation specified that item 24c of the DD Form 214 would contain the total amount of active duty served outside the continental limits of the United States during the period covered by the DD Form 214 and the last overseas theater in which the service was performed (e.g., USARPAC). The evidence of record clearly shows he served in Vietnam. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017261
The applicant, the spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM) requests, in effect, that her husband's records be corrected to show she filed a timely application for receipt of his Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) annuity. The applicant states she was never notified there was a time limit for filing a claim for the RCSBP annuity. The DD Form 1883 also shows the FSM and the applicant placed their signatures on the document on 2 January 1990.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017263
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows in: * item 12b, (Separation date this period), 6 August 1983 * item 12c, (Net Active Service this Period), 1 month and 10 days * item 12d, (Total Prior Active Service), 2 months and 6 days * 3. A calculation for the above periods under review shows the following: 1983 08 06 released from AD - 1983 06 27 entered AD for training = 00 01 09 + 01 day inclusive = 00 01 10 time on AD (Net Active Service) + ____ 02 06 prior AD service = 00 03 16 1996 11 02...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017266
The applicant requests to be awarded the following: * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) * United Nations Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) * Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * Overseas Service Bar * Imjin Scout Certificate 2. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017267
The applicant requests correction of the middle name shown in his official military personnel file (OMPF) from Hxxxxxxxx to Axxxxxx, as reflected on his Social Security Card and Certificate of Live Birth. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR)) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. There are no documents contained in his official military record showing Axxxxxx...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017271
The applicant requests his voided enlistment be upgraded to an honorable discharge. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 21 October 1976 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of a void enlistment. The evidence of record shows the applicant was charged with eight offenses prior to enlisting and it appears he was convicted of one of the offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017278
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a medical discharge. The applicant provides: * Standard Form (SF) 88 (Report of Medical Examination), dated, 20 June 1980 * SF 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care), dated 27 June 1981 * DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile Board Proceedings), dated 29 June 1981 * Separation orders, dated 20 July 1981 * DD Form 214 and DD Form 214 worksheet CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. He...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017282
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of Delayed Entry Program (DEP) service dates entered in item 18 (Remarks) of his 8 March 2008 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Item 12d - delete the current entry and replace it with the entry 0003 00 00; and c. Item 18 - delete the inclusive dates of the DEP entry and replace them with the dates 19961206-19970626. _______ _...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017283
The applicants Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains both of the ARCOM award orders listed in item 41 of the DA Form 20. It states in order to support award of the Purple Heart there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, that it required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of this medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017287
Item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) of his DD Form 214 does not show any foreign service while he was in the Army. The Board further determined the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief. _______ _ 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 | 20110017292
His DD Form 214 shows he completed 2 years, 7 months, and 4 days of creditable active duty service and item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) shows he received the following awards: * National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) * ARCOM with "V" Device * Aircraft Crewman Badge (ACB) * Parachutist Badge * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * RVN Campaign Medal with Device 1960 * 2 Overseas Bars * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017300
The PEB determined that he remained unfit, awarded him a 30% disability rating, and recommended permanent retirement. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier from further military service. The PEB did so and rated him at 30% for his eye condition.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017315
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: a. he qualified for the CIB, however it was never awarded to him or documented in his military record; b. he needs the CIB added to his record to qualify for the BSM; c. while assigned in the European Theater with 7th Corps, Army Combat Engineers, he was in continuous combat ahead of the infantry troops from June 1944 until May 1945; d. he was on the only ship (Susan B....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017316
In two of the ABCMR Proceedings (i.e., Docket Number AR20080016883, dated 22 January 2009, and Docket Number AR20090018856, dated 19 May 2010), the applicant submitted documentation in support of correcting his 14 November 2008 DD Form 214 to show the Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, Sapper Tab, Combat Action Badge, and Bronze Star Medal. ABCMR Docket Number AR1999024163, dated 15 May 2002, shows the applicant requested correction of his records to show three additional awards of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017320
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence he was authorized or awarded the Purple Heart. Moreover, the applicant's name is not listed on the Vietnam casualty listing and there is no evidence the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017331
The applicant requests, in effect, his retirement date be changed to 2 August 2009 and his records be changed to show he elected to transfer his education benefits to his son under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The applicant states he was informed by the Fort Lewis Education Benefits counselor that he needed to be on active duty on 31 July 2009 in order to eligible for Post 9-11 GI Bill benefits. However, the evidence shows the education...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017338
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Purple Heart and a promotion to sergeant/E-5. There are no orders showing he was promoted to sergeant in the available records. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Southwest Asia.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017342
He provides: * a statement from a retired master sergeant (MSG)/E-8 * an ARCOM Certificate * general orders announcing award of the ARCOM to him * his DD Form 214 * a memorandum, dated 9 February 1970, subject: Soldier of the Month * photographs * a DA Form 3349 (Medical Condition - Physical Profile Record) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 31 (Foreign Service) he was credited with service in Vietnam from 29 May 1969 to 3 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017345
The evidence of record shows the applicant was convicted by special and general courts-martial of being AWOL for a total of 1,853 days. On 17 December 1973, he was discharged pursuant to the sentence of his general court-martial and he was issued a bad conduct discharge after the sentence was affirmed. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017346
He also claimed OTI for ADL loss for 30 days, from 18 July to 18 August 2006, due to his gunshot wound. With respect to the ADL loss, by law, for ADL loss to be covered, the loss must be for at least 30 days, the member must require assistance to perform two of six ADLs, the ADL loss must be certified by a healthcare provider and must be substantiated by appropriate documentation such as occupational therapy/physical therapy reports, discharge summaries and other medical documentation. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017354
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence indicating the applicant complied with the instructions in the DD Form 2278 by submitting the required documentation. There is no evidence in the available records, and the applicant provided none, substantiating his claim that he was unable to submit the required documentation for reimbursement due to his PTSD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017356
In a memorandum, dated 14 August 2003, the USAR Personnel Command notified the applicant of the action to consider him for separation from the USAR for erroneous enlistment and for fraudulent enlistment. The advisory opinion's response to counsel's argument that "the separation board's evidence against [the applicant] was both legally and factually insufficient" states: The assumption that the board was based on an erroneous 1997 California ARNG discharge for fraudulent enlistment which had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017359
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 3 March 1992 for a period of 4 years and training as a medical specialist. The complete facts and circumstances surrounding his administrative discharge are not present in the available records; however, his records do show that after consulting with defense counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017370
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: * Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) Case Report and Directive * National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) Letter * DD Form 214 * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) Certificate (Copy). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains the Army's awards policy. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Iraq from 19 January 2005 through 2 January 2006, as evidenced by the DFAS record, and corroborated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017376
The applicant states he received shrapnel wounds to his face and shoulder while serving in the Republic of Vietnam in 1966 on the same date for which he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. It states the Purple Heart is awarded to members wounded in action and states that in order to award the Purple Heart, 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017377
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he was wounded in action in Vietnam and never received the Purple Heart. Item 40 (Wounds) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show the applicant was wounded and item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not show award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017380
Counsel requests correction of item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of the applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was medically retired with a disability rating of at least 50 percent. Further, these records were not provided by the applicant or counsel. The applicant's post-service physical disability rating by the VA does not mean he was physically disabled while he was serving on active duty and is not grounds for approving his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017381
The DD Form 214 is a "snapshot in time" and is a reflection of the applicant's record of active Army service at the time of his separation from active duty. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the RA on 28 May 1971 and he was discharged on 24 January 1974 which is reflected on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 24 January 1974. Therefore, there is no basis for granting his request to amend his DD Form 214 for the period ending 13 May 1985 to show his active duty...