ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017382
The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued at the time shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 3, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), by reason of "court-martial, other." Army Regulation 635-200 states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The record does not show, nor has the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017385
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. There are no other documents in the available record that show the applicant's DOB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017386
He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 17 January 1966 through 9 January 1968 and b. adding the following awards to item 24 of his DD Form 214: * Purple Heart * Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017387
There are no orders for the ARCOM in the available records. A review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS), an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the United States Army Human Resources Command, failed to reveal any orders for award of the ARCOM. He provided a citation for award of the ARCOM for meritorious service during the period September 1968 to September 1969 in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017390
The applicant requests correction of her records to show adjustment in rank or date of rank (DOR) based on being granted constructive credit upon reentering the U.S. Army. Orders Number 294-002, issued by USA HRC, Fort Knox, KY, dated 21 October 2011, announced the applicant's promotion status and shows she was appointed in the rank of MAJ with an active DOR (ADOR) of 30 January 2008. Based on her prior active service and TIG in the rank of MAJ (i.e., 2 years and 2 months), the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017393
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable or general discharge. He voluntarily submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. 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 | 20110017394
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to show that his primary specialty number in block 16a (Primary Specialty Number and Title) was that of a surgeon and that he completed the Special Forces Officer Course in block 27 (Remarks). He was ordered to active duty in the rank of captain on 6 August 1972 and was transferred to Vietnam on 8 September 1972 for duty as a surgeon in his primary specialty of 3150. Therefore, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017396
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110017396 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. _______ _ X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017397
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records by changing his middle name from John to Patrick. This regulation has historically stated that item 1 of the DD Form 214 will contain the name taken from the Soldier's personnel record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017398
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of any medals or service ribbons he may be authorized. The applicant states he did not receive any awards for the time he served on active duty. The applicant's DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows in Section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service) that all of his conduct and efficiency ratings were either "excellent" or "unknown" (indicated by a "-").
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017399
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains a DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract-Armed Forces of the United States) documenting his 16 July 1970 reenlistment for 6 years. The record contains a DA Form 3286-22 completed during the applicant's reenlistment processing in 1970 that confirms the only spoken and written promise in conjunction with the reenlistment was for his present...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017401
The applicant states: a. through research at the Fort Bragg, North Carolina library, he found pictures and dates of the combat he participated in; b. a lieutenant colonel (LTC) with whom he served with in Vietnam, told him he authorized the award of the CIB to Soldiers who were not assigned to infantry units and that the PH was awarded to many fellow officers and noncommissioned officers who never participated in combat; c. the rules as stated in this Board's original record of proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017403
The case corrected the military records of an FSM to show the applicant (the FSM's spouse) was entitled to an RCSBP annuity effective the date following the FSM's death. There was no evidence the FSM completed a DD Form 1883 or that the spouse was informed the FSM could participate in the RCSBP. The evidence of record shows the FSM received his Twenty-Year Letter with the accompanying SBP forms in June 2000. a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017413
b. Annex R, section VIII (Authentication) of Annex R reflects the applicant acknowledged a BCN (BCN RxxxxxxxxTN) had been verified, approved, and recorded on the incentive addendum by the State Incentive Manager. On 13 October 2010, by memorandum to the State Incentive Manager, the applicant's immediate commander requested the applicant be paid the extension bonus. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017417
On 13 October 2010, by memorandum to the State Incentive Manager, the applicant's immediate commander requested the applicant be paid the extension bonus. The State Incentive Manager will verify accession packets as prescribed by state policy for bonus control numbers, accuracy of enlistment contract and bonus addendum, critical skill and bonus unit eligibility, valid position vacancy, and required educational level. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017418
On 13 October 2010, by memorandum to the State Incentive Manager, the applicant's immediate commander requested the applicant be paid the bonus. His extension bonus was verified through the State Incentive Manager who issued a BCN. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing he enlisted for MOS 63B, qualified for a $5,000.00 bonus, and received a valid BCN upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017419
b. Annex R, section VIII (Authentication) reflects the applicant acknowledged a BCN (BCN RxxxxxxxxTN) had been verified, approved, and recorded on the incentive addendum by the State Incentive Manager. On 13 October 2010, by memorandum to the State Incentive Manager, the applicant's immediate commander requested the applicant be paid the bonus. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017431
Special Orders Number 263, issued by the same headquarters, dated 21 November 1969, promoted him to the temporary rank/grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5. Item 33 (Appointments and Reductions) of his DA Form 20 shows the following entries: RANK/GRADE DATE OF RANK Private (PV1)/E-1 (P) 9 September 1968 PV2/E-2 (P) 4 January 1969 PFC/E-3 (P) 24 February 1969 SP4/E-4 (T) 5 November 1969 SGT/E-5 (T) 21 November 1969 10. Item 5a and b of this form shows his rank/grade was SGT/E-5 at the time of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017434
His DD Form 214 shows he completed 6 months of active service. 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 Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge. In the absence of documentation showing the applicant was awarded the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge, there is an insufficient basis upon which to grant the request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017438
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 28 April 2008, the separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge and directed the issuance of a general discharge. _______ _X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017441
His record also does not include the separation medical examination completed for the applicant. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was separated based on a voluntary request for resignation and the medical evidence he now provides fails to show his respiratory/asthma condition rendered him unfit to perform the duties of his grade and specialty at the time of his discharge. Although it appears clear the applicant was in fact suffering from respiratory issues that onset during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017443
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 document his service in Saudi Arabia. As a result, it would be appropriate to amend item 12f of his DD Form 214 to add the additional 1 month and 9 days he served in SWA and to document this service in item 18 by adding the entry "SERVICE IN SOUTHWEST ASIA/SAUDI ARABIA FROM 19910315-19910423."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017452
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 8 May 1986 from his official military personnel file (OMPF). File the DA Form 26272 (Record of Supplementary Action under Article 15, UCMJ) directing the action on the R fiche.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017453
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states his place of birth is in error because he was born in Stafford County, VA. 3. c. An affidavit, dated 20 June 2011, stated the individual had known the applicant since the days of their childhood.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017458
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110017458 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Joint Service Commendation Medal (JSCM) and Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding the JSCM and JSAM to his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017460
However, his record contains a DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) that shows on 6 August 1975 he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial, with issuance of a DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate). On 5 February 1988, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request to upgrade his undesirable discharge. At the time, an undesirable discharge was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017461
The memorandum states: * In accordance with the ARNG SRIP guidance for fiscal year 2007 (10 August 2007 to 31 March 2008), Policy Number 07-06; the applicant accepted a commission as a warrant officer in the NYARNG on 5 February 2008 * He was accessed into the critical area of concentration skill of 153D but he did not sign the OAB addendum until 7 February 2008 and therefore the incentive is retroactive * SRIP Policy Number 07-06, paragraph (o) specifically states "Applicants must sign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017462
HHC, 58th Transportation Battalion, was cited for award of two MUC's during the applicant's period of service: * from 1 November 1967 to 31 October 1968 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 39, dated 1970 * from 1 November 1968 to 31 January 1970 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 51, dated 1971 6. Based on his period of active duty service in support of the defense of Korea, he is entitled to addition of the KDSM to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017463
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show this award. In the absence of official orders or other documentary evidence such as witness statements, after action reports, valor awards, or any other evidence that conclusively shows he actively participated in ground combat, regrettably,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017464
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 showing the 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 | 20110017466
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a fourth award of the Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA). Without these ASUA orders, it cannot be determined if the permanent orders provided by the applicant are, in fact, a fourth award of the ASUA. _______ _ 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 | 20110017467
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 19 February 1991, the applicant was advised by his unit commander that he was initiating action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 14-12b with a general discharge. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017468
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. It states that a DD Form 214 will be prepared for all personnel at the time of their retirement, discharge or release from Active Army. _______ _ __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 | 20110017469
The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the RA using the middle name spelled "Lewxx." _______ _ __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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110017469 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110017469 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017470
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) for his active duty service is not available for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by _______ _ __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 | 20110017472
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, Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Good Conduct Medal, "Southeast Asia Service Medal," Presidential Unit Citation, and any other awards to which he is entitled. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017473
There are no orders in his military service records awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to indicate he was eligible for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service from 19 March 1964 to 16 March 1966 ending with termination of a period of Federal military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017476
c. The applicant received a letter from an SBP counselor indicating the FSM's new spouse could veto the applicant's SBP election; however, the FSM's new spouse cannot override a court order. Paragraph 21 of the court "Findings of Salient Facts and Conclusions of Law" clearly states the applicant may qualify for military benefits such as military ID and commissary/PX privileges, SBP protection, etc., and the FSM should not engage in any acts to prevent the applicant from receiving the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017478
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decision denying his request to remove his Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the period 20080429 through 20090328 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) from his official military personnel file (OMPF). d. In Part Va (Performance Potential Evaluation), the rater placed an "X" in the "Unsatisfactory Performance Do Not Promote" block and entered appropriate comments in Part Vb, as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017482
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110017482 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his date of rank (DOR) for promotion to pay grade E-7 be changed from 1 November 2008 to 1 January 2008. At the time the applicants sequence number was announced he had not completed the BNCOC requirement; therefore, he was not considered qualified/ eligible to accept the promotion because conditional promotions had not been approved at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017487
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * item 12f (Foreign Service) to show he served in Kuwait from 15 April 1999 through 15 August 1999 * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show the: * National Defense Service Medal * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol and Rifle Bars 2. He provides a copy of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017489
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 28 June 1969. His military records do not contain any evidence of a mental collapse.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017490
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) * two undated letters of support from his granddaughter * National Archives (NA) Form 13055 (Request for Information Needed to Reconstruct Medical Data) * NA Form 13075 (Questionnaire About Military Service) * Honorable Discharge Certificate * WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017493
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and any other awards to which he is entitled. However, there is no evidence in the available records and he did not submit substantiating evidence that shows he was awarded the CIB or that he was assigned to an infantry unit or that he was an active participant in ground combat while assigned to an infantry unit; and b. in the absence of official orders or other documentary evidence such as operation reports, after action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017498
The applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States for a 2-year term on 25 May 1971. In his request for discharge, he indicated he understood if his request for discharge were accepted he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017500
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) includes an entry which shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 6 January to 25 November 1962, while assigned with the 3rd RRU. The VSM did not exist during the applicant's military service and therefore, his record should be corrected to show his entitlement to the AFEM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the following awards to item 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017502
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the last six digits of his social security number (SSN) as 86-1535 instead of 15-4821. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017503
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following: * Vietnam Service Medal with two or three bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * First Class Gunner...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017511
The applicant's military record contains only two documents showing his SSN. The available evidence does not sufficiently show the SSN in the applicant's military record is in error. ___________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 | 20110017514
She completed training and she was awarded MOS 63B (Wheel Vehicle Mechanic). Her record contains a Characterization of Service Checklist for Administrative Discharge Actions, dated 7 November 1978, that was completed by her immediate commander. The applicants request for upgrade of her general discharge to an honorable discharge was carefully considered.