ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017521
There is no evidence she applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record shows the applicant's receipt of two NJPs under Article 15 for assault and battery (2 counts) and being disrespectful towards two NCOs, verbal counselings for misconduct incidents, and a Sobriety Determination Report, lead to her company commander recommending her discharge for pattern of misconduct. There is an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017528
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. _______ _ 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 | 20110017531
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests to be granted combat-related special compensation (CRSC). He requests payment of CRSC for this disability because he served in combat in Vietnam and his VA medical record indicates, "The presumption that this condition is related to his time in Vietnam has been established through the VA Compensation and Pension Service endorsed by the Veterans Board of Appeals (VBA)."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017532
The DD Form 214 she was issued at the time shows in: a. item 12f (Foreign Service) the entry "0000 00 00," indicating no foreign service during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214. b. item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the: * Army Commendation Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal c. item 14 (Military Education) the entry "None//Nothing Follows." ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017533
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 with two bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device * Bronze Star Medal * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machine Gun Bar (M-60) * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar 11. He was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017534
The applicant requests the unsigned version of Permanent Orders 161-03, dated 10 June 2011, awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) be removed and replaced by the signed version. This regulation also provides that once filed such documents become a permanent part of the OMPF and may only be removed by one of several agencies, one of which is the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). The evidence of record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017535
A board of officers met on 15 April 1985 and recommended the applicant be discharged from the military service due to misconduct commission of a serious offense with a general discharge. On 7 June 1985, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct commission of a serious offense. His service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017537
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was promoted to the rank/grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5 prior to placement on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL). The applicant's record is void of any evidence and he did not provide any evidence which shows he appeared before a board for consideration of promotion to the rank/grade of SGT/E-5 at any time during his service following his reduction in rank or that he was in a promotable status at the time he was retired and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017538
He states Directive-Type Memorandum (DTM) 09-003, subject: Post-9/11 GI Bill, refers to 15 years to use benefits and then refers to a requirement to be on active duty to transfer benefits. A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of Reserve Component service. The policy states, in part, that those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are, by law, not eligible to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017541
The applicant requests the Fixed Wing Multi-Engine Course, Aviation Officer Basic Course, and Initial Entry Rotary Wing Course be added to item 14 (Military Education) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 23 December 1999. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the entry "Fixed Wing Multi-Engine Qualification Course, 14 weeks, 1996" to item 14 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017543
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Special Operations Diver Badge. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed an underwater operations course; however, there is no indication he was ever assigned to a special forces unit or awarded the Scuba Diver Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017544
Item 31 (Foreign Service) of his DA Form 20 shows he was credited with service in Vietnam from 14 July 1966 through 23 July 1967. It states a bar is authorized for wear for each period of active Federal service as a member of the U.S. Army outside of the continental limits of the United States for the specific time frames and areas of operation cited in Army Regulation 670-1 or appropriate Department of the Army message. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017546
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: * Army Good Conduct Medal * National Defense Service Medal 2. He provides: * Letter orders for his honorable discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve * a letter from the National Personnel Records Center, St. Louis, MO * Executive Order 11265, dated 11 January 1966, which established the National Defense Service Medal * a DA Form 20 (Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017547
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 9 June 1975, the applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) for unsuitability. The approval authority directed the applicant be discharged under the provisions of chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of unsuitability and be furnished a DD Form 257A...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017550
The applicant, now deceased, requests correction of his records to show that he was found unfit for duty and permanently medically retired due to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) rated at 50 percent or higher, as a result of his tour of duty in Iraq. Counsel states that the applicant's separation from the Army for personality disorder was not appropriate given the circumstances. However, according to the available evidence, his condition was not severe enough to process him for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017551
He provided an SF 507 (completed by the applicant and physician), dated 18 March 2008, which shows the applicant was diagnosed with PTSD/TBI. The VA Certificate, dated 10 August 2010, shows he received a service connected disability rating of 100%. The assessment recommended he follow up with his civilian physician regarding some physical abnormalities and while he required some activity limitations, there is no evidence the applicant provided the requested documentation or was found...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017556
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants MPRJ contains a DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 28 August 1968 and Special Orders Number 130, issued by the 1st Battalion, 60th Artillery, dated 4 August 1970 showing his first name as Baxxx. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 26 August 1970 erroneously shows his first name as Bexxx. His DD Form 47 and Special Orders Number 130,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017557
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * amend item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to add 2 Certificates of Achievement * amend item 14 (Military Education) to add the Basic Airborne Course, Prescribed Load List (PLL) Course, Junior Enlisted Development Course, and the Driver Training Program 2. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Fort...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017558
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110017558 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides: * A Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Form 21-526 (Veterans Application for Compensation and/or Pension), dated 11 August 2011 * A letter from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), dated 19 January 2009 * His DD Form 214 for the period ending 11 February 1963 * A DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * A DA Form 24 (Service Record) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017560
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her date of rank (DOR) to chief warrant officer two (CW2) to February 2007. Paragraph 2-7 states effective 1 October 1992 all WO candidates required to attend WO candidate school will be appointed to WO upon successful completion of the course.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017562
The applicant states: * she and the FSM gave the best years of their lives to the Army * the only reason she divorced the FSM is because of what Operation Desert Storm did to him; he came back a different man * their divorce decree clearly stipulated that she was to be the beneficiary under the SBP at the FSM's expense * the FSM paid SBP premiums from his retired pay each and every month * in spite of their divorce, she and the FSM spoke at least once a week * when the FSM knew he was dying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017564
The entry grade and DOR or promotion service credit in grade of a commissioned officer shall be determined by the entry-grade credit awarded upon appointment. Synthesizing the requirements of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 533, and DODI 1312.03 in determining his entry grade upon his original appointment in the RA on 30 August 2010, PP&TO and HRC were required to calculate and award the sum of his commissioned service in an active status and his CSC for law school. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017566
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her home of record as Texas. The version of DD Form 214 in use at the time of her discharge did not provide a block for entry of a Soldier's home of record, nor did the regulation governing preparation of the DD Form 214 provide for such an entry. Her home of record at the time she entered military service is recorded on the DD Form 4 completed during her enlistment processing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017567
The applicant states the DOB is incorrectly listed on his DD Form 214. He authenticated this document by placing his signature in the appropriate block, indicating this was his correct DOB He did not use the DOB that is listed on his birth certificate during the time he served in an active or inactive duty status. Therefore, absent convincing, independent, and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017569
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 December 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110017569 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests Special Court-Martial Order Number 2, dated 4 April 2007, be removed from the performance section of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). All court-martial orders are correctly filed; the applicant's request cannot be approved.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017573
The applicant provides a NCOER for the period of March 1994 through February 1995 and his DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows he was serving in Kuwait from 10 October 1994 to 3 December 1994. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting his DD Form 214 to: * Add entry in item 12f - 1 month and 24 days * Add to item 13: Southwest Asia Service Medal with 1 bronze service star * Add entries in item 18: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017574
The applicant requests, in effect, that her separation program designator (SPD) code of "JGA" and her reentry eligibility (RE) code of 3 be changed to more favorable codes so that she may reenter the military. It states that the SPD code "JGA" is the appropriate code to assign Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11. The applicant did not provide any evidence to support her contention that her drill sergeant told her that she could be discharged if...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017580
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to a general discharge. The separation authority could direct a general discharge if such a discharge was merited by the Soldier's overall record. _______ _ 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 | 20110017583
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 17 May 1991, the applicant's unit commander notified the applicant he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, paragraph 12b, for a pattern of misconduct with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 22 November 1991, having considered the findings and recommendation of the administrative...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017586
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Such time will be identified in Item 18. c. Item 12d - From previously issued DD Forms 214, enter total amount of prior active military service, less lost time, if any. Based on the evidence of record which confirms she reenlisted in the RA twice with no break in service, it would be appropriate to amend item 12a of her DD Form 214 to show 21 August 1984.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017593
Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Although the applicant contends he was informed his discharge would be a chapter 13, there is no evidence that chapter 13 separation proceedings were initiated. _________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 | 20110017594
The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier from further military service. The applicant completed two periods of active service. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before that service member can be medically separated or retired.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017595
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active duty) ending in 1992 to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), an Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), an ARCOM with "V" Device, and either another ARCOM or an Army Achievement Medal (AAM). The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending in 1992; a memorandum dated in 2006, awarding him the AGCM for the period from 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017599
On 28 September 2009, the applicant was notified by his company commander that he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 9, for alcohol or other drug abuse rehabilitation failure. Chapter 5 of Army Regulation 600-85 (ASAP) states that Soldiers who are rehabilitation failures will be processed for administrative separation when the unit commander, in consultation with the ASAP staff,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017607
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. The Purple Heart requires: * a wound was the result of hostile action * treatment of the wound by military medical personnel * documentation of the wound in official records * official orders awarding the decoration 4. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence to support award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017608
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct date of birth (DOB), social security number (SSN), and place of birth. All orders, documents, and other information on file in the applicant's military personnel records jacket (MPRJ), some of which were authenticated by the applicant with his signature, all contain the DOB as those entered on his DD Form 41 and DA Form 20. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017609
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions to fully honorable. On 13 January 1988, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 14-12(c) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) for misconduct commission of a serious offense (abuse of illegal drugs). Subsequent to this acknowledgement, his immediate commander initiated separation action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017610
The applicant requests correction of his records to change his Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) election from "natural person with insurable interest" to "spouse only." Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Force Management Policy) memorandum, subject: Sections 637 and 638 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995, Public Law 103-337, October 5, 1994, Changed Provisions of the Uniformed Services Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), dated 17 March 1995,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017621
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his awards and campaign ribbons for service in Iraq. Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 lists the: * Army Commendation Medal * Army Achievement Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Army Service Ribbon 6. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017626
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 7a (Place of Entry Into Active Duty) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show "Fort Campbell, KY" instead of "Wurzburg, Germany." His DD Form 214 shows in item 7a the entry "Wuerzburg, Germany" and item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) the entry "1997 06 16."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017635
Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal based and to correct his records to show this award. 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: * awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 10 July 1970 * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017638
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * one bronze service star to his previously awarded Vietnam Service Medal * Valorous Unit Award * his service dates in the Republic of Vietnam as 17 March 1968 through 11 April 1969 rather than through 11 March 1969 2. The applicant states: * the records from the National Personnel Records (NPRC) and his recollection are correct * he served in Vietnam for 1 year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017648
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following: * Purple Heart * Army Good Conduct Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with 2 or 3 bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * Any other decorations awarded to his unit while he was in Vietnam 2. His record shows he was awarded the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017650
He indicates the applicants MEB was completed on 2 March 2010 that determined the applicants conditions of left shoulder and wrist pain and bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis did not meet regulatory medical retention standards. Counsel states the advisory opinion statements regarding the applicants foot conditions are neither evidence nor a correct application of the law to the facts in the record. In regard to whether the applicant had other unfitting physical conditions in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017651
His record contains and he provided a DD Form 4 that shows on 23 November 1990, after a break in service, he enlisted in the KYARNG for a period of 3 years in pay grade E-4. The evidence shows the applicant held the rank/grade of SGT/E-5 from 1 March 1986 through 2 November 1990 and served satisfactorily in that rank/grade. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show he was placed on the retired list in the rank/grade of SGT/E-5, effective 9 July 2008, the date he turned 60 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017652
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 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. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 14 September 1964 through 13 September 1967 and his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017654
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 April 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110017654 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Based on his overall record of service he did not serve honorably or under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017655
The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Korea from 15 November 1958 to 29 November 1959. Although Change Number 15 to Army Regulation 635-5 which authorized an entry on the DD Form 214 to indicate Indochina and Korea service on or after 5 August 1964 was not published until 1972, there is no harm in adding his Korea service during the period 15 November 1958 to 29 November 1959 to his DD Form 214 at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017658
Neither MOS 67R nor the training course is listed on his DD Form 214. The applicant completed the 16-week attack helicopter repair course and was awarded MOS 67R on 12 December 2000. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his 30 November 2003 DD Form 214: a. in item 11, "67R2OY1 AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer-Transition 3 years"; and b. in item 14 "AH 64A Attack Helicopter Repairer Course, 16...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017659
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence in his record showing he was wounded in action during his service in Vietnam. There is no evidence of record and he provided insufficient evidence to show he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action during his service in Vietnam.