ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017902
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable or a general discharge. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 20 June 1980 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 14-33b(1), for misconduct frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. ___________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017903
An undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate at the time of the applicant's discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant 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 | 20110017906
In a report, dated 9 July 1971, the investigating officer stated the defense counsel's argument and recommendations on behalf of the applicant were considered in arriving at his recommendation for disposition of the charges. On 20 July 1971, the applicant 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. On 17 September 1971, he was discharged for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017907
His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows that on 15 April 1971, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct (Fraudulent Entry, Conviction by Civil Court, AWOL, Desertion), based on his conviction by a civil court during his current term of active military service. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017908
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110017908 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20110027047, on 5 July 2011. He had three allotments at the time, one of which was a Class D allotment in the amount of $40.00 from March 1952 to July 1953.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017909
The applicant requests, in effect, that his record be corrected to show he elected Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage for his spouse effective within one year of their marriage. He states he was recently informed he had only one year from the date of his marriage to elect SBP coverage. He provides the following: * Self-authored statement * Marriage certificate * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Letter to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017917
The officer conducting the counseling stated that the applicant was required to sign in to his unit on 29 December 2008 after being on temporary duty in conjunction with a period of authorized leave. The former battalion commander requested removal of the Article 15 from the restricted section of the applicant's OMPF. LTC P____ stated he would not have imposed NJP; however, the applicant's commander decided to proceed with NJP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017920
He provides: * original contract * 2010 Appointment Memorandum * 2010 Oath of Office and appointment orders * troop program unit (TPU) assignment orders * DA Form 5074-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Medical and Dental Officers)) * 2011 Change in Current Stipend Boarding Process for MDSSP Applicants message CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant was assigned to the MDSSP from 12 August 2008 through 29 May 2010. Due to a change in processing of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017921
On 8 April 1993, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge and reduction to private (PV1)/E-1. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. The evidence of record further confirms he voluntarily requested discharge to avoid a court-martial that could have resulted in a punitive discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017922
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending 2 August 1998, to show his previous foreign service and to show he served a total of 22 years. His DD Form 214 contains the following entries: a. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017927
USAMEDCOM QMD provided the applicant with all of the documents relevant to the case, including the entire case file, all of the patient's medical records and the lower level reviews. He requested that HHS conduct a review of his NPDB report. After a thorough review of the process and decision to report the applicant to the NPDB for his role in the paid medical malpractice claim, the attorney determined the action taken complies with DOD Directive 6025.13-R, the MOU Between the HHS and DOD,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017929
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending on 27 July 2008 as follows: * Item 11 (Primary Specialty) to list the military occupational specialties (MOS) of: * 54B (NBC (Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical) Specialist) * U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) MOS for Weapons Instructor * Item 12a (Date Entered AD (Active Duty) This Period) to show the correct date he entered on AD * Item 12c (Net Active Service This...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017932
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show his year of birth (YOB) as 1947. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017935
The applicant states he has supporting evidence to show he served in combat as a medic in the Republic of Vietnam. Unfortunately, the evidence of record shows he was previously awarded the CIB during the same period of service in the Republic of Vietnam. 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 14 March 1968 through 16 October 1969; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017937
He further acknowledged he understood that if his discharge request were accepted, he could be discharged under conditions other than honorable and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 18 March 1971, the applicant was discharged under provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service, with his service characterized as under honorable conditions. _______ _ __x_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017938
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against and enemy or as a result of hostile action. The evidence of record shows 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: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 6 March 1967 in Vietnam and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017941
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. Records show the applicant participated in three campaign periods during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017947
The complete charge sheet or the facts and circumstances pertaining to his discharge proceedings in lieu of a trial by court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), are not contained in his available military records. Likewise, there is no evidence to show that there was a breach in his reenlistment contract due to the course length for 91C being changed and that his JAG attorney advised him to go AWOL. ABCMR Record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017955
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of item 34 (Wounds Received in Action) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge). The applicant provides: * WD AGO Form 53-55 * service medical records CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The service medical records provided by the applicant do not show his fractured forearm was the result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017958
The applicant requests: * correction of her deceased husband's DD Form 93 (Record of Emergency Data) and SGLV Form 8286 (Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) Election and Certificate), dated 23 February 2010, to show the beneficiary designations as they were prior to 23 February 2010 * paying the death gratuity and SGLI to the applicant * recouping the already-paid death gratuity from his mother 2. c. A letter written to the applicant from the Secretary of the Army, dated 4 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017959
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The separation authority approved the findings and recommendations of the administrative separation board and directed the applicant's discharge by reason of misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, with a UOTHC character of service. An honorable or general discharge may be awarded by the separation authority if warranted by the member's overall record of service; however, a discharge UOTHC is normally...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017960
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant 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 | 20110017963
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. In his request for discharge he acknowledged that he understood if his request for discharge was accepted he may 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 | 20110017968
Postal Service (USPS) has requested that her DD Form 214 be changed from Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) to Permanent Disability Retired List (PDRL). Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) states that a DD Form 214 will be prepared at the conclusion of a period of active Federal service. _______ _ 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 | 20110017971
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), Army Service Ribbon (ASR), and Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR). Therefore, he is not entitled to have his records corrected to show award of the ASR. Therefore, he is not entitled to have his records corrected to show award of the OSR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017974
However, on 8 March 1991, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 14, for misconduct. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows his character of service as "under other than honorable conditions (general)." A discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017976
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A review of his record shows the seventh digit of his SSN of "9" appears on three forms: * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 1 April 1966 * DA Form 2784 (Request for and Result of Personnel Security Action) * 23 February 1966 DD Form 214 4. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his 20 February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017979
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests the FSM be granted 6 months of incapacitation (INCAP) pay. In December 2010, the FSM applied to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) for INCAP pay. As a result, the Board recommends that the State National Guard Records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the FSM's request for INCAP pay was approved in a timely manner; and b. paying to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017981
On 11 May 1988, the appropriate authority approved the recommendation for the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 and directed his service be characterized as under other than honorable conditions. On 19 May 1988, he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct drug abuse. He completed over 2 years of service in the Army at the time of his second offense.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017982
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110017982 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests he be granted Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). CRSC, as established by Section 1413a, Title 10, United States Code, as amended, states that eligible members are those retirees who have 20 years of service for retired pay computation (or 20 years of service creditable for reserve retirement at age 60) and who have disabilities that are the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017983
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 show the Southwest Asia Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the: * Southwest Asia Service Medal with three bronze service stars * Kuwait Liberation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017984
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 Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Additionally, his military service records do not contain any orders awarding him the CIB. Specific requirements state, in effect, that an Army enlisted Soldier must have an infantry or special forces specialty and must have satisfactorily performed duty while assigned or attached as a member of an infantry unit of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017985
The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the RVN from 13 August 1970 to 9 August 1971. It states the PH is awarded to members wounded in action. It also states in order to award the PH there must be evidence of the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment was made a matter of official record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017987
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Letter from the National Personnel Records Center * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * General Orders (GO) Number 354 awarding him the Army Commendation Medal * Special Orders (SO) Number 242 and 115 awarding him the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) and Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * Report of Medical Examination and allied documents CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017992
The applicant requests correction of his record to show his correct date of birth (DOB) as 3 December 1944 instead of 3 December 1942. However, he served in and he was discharged from the Army with his DOB listed as 3 December 1942. _______ _ 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 | 20110017994
Her service record is void of any indication that she completed initial active duty for training or that she was awarded a military occupational specialty (MOS). It states that separation under this chapter applies to Soldiers who are in an entry level status and, before the date of the initiation of separation action, have completed no more than 180 days of continuous active duty and have demonstrated that they cannot or will not adapt socially or emotionally to military life. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110017999
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. Therefore, the evidence is insufficient for award of the Purple Heart in this case. ___________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 | 20110018002
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 April 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110018002 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations), in effect at the time of his discharge, granted discretion to the Soldiers immediate commander to determine whether an honorable or general discharge characterization was appropriate at the expiration of term of service. During the applicant's tenure on active duty, he was advanced to PFC and has no other record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018003
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 Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal with two oak leaf clusters, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). There is no available evidence showing the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a deleting the "Gallantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018005
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his date of birth (DOB) be changed from 31 March to 30 March 1958 on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DOB on his DD Form 214 to show his correct DOB as 30 March 1958.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018010
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. After consulting with counsel, he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. In a statement provided with his request for discharge he stated he would go AWOL again if his request for discharge was denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018012
His records contain the following document showing his DOB as 8 December 1927: * TAGD Form 109 (Request for Statement of Service) * DA Form 873 (Certificate of Clearance and/or Security Determination) * AGPZ Form 61 (Computation of Officer's Service) 4. In view of the foregoing, there is sufficient evidence for granting the applicant's request to correct his DD Form 214. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018015
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his date of birth (DOB) as "8 August 1951" instead of "8 September 1951." With the exception of his enlistment contract and DD Form 214 for the period ending 29 October 1969, every official document in the applicant's military record lists his DOB as "8 August 1951." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018016
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20100026742, on 3 May 2011. His contention that his service with the 89th Medium Tank Battalion must have coincided with one of the periods cited for the Presidential Unit Citation constitutes new argument that requires Board consideration. The original Record of Proceedings also...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018017
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. His service did not support an honorable or a general discharge at the time, nor would it be appropriate to upgrade his discharge now.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018018
The applicant requests the following corrections to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 20 December 2007: * Item 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank) and 4b (Pay Grade) * Item 14 (Military Education) to show the Combat Lifesaver Course * to show award of a security clearance 2. He also requests the following corrections to his NGB (National Guard Bureau) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) for the period ending 20 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018020
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was promoted to sergeant, pay grade E-5. Chapter 7 of this regulation pertained to the promotion and reduction of enlisted personnel and provided the following criteria for promotion to pay grade E-5: a. time in grade (TIG) and time in service (TIS) requirements: * 8 months TIG (1/2 may be waivered) * 21 months TIS (6 months may be waivered) b. be in a promotable status; c. be recommended for promotion by the commander; d....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018023
On 16 April 1970, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 by reason of unfitness and directed he be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) he was issued confirms he was discharged with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018026
The applicant requests: a. award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal; and b. her service in Afghanistan be added to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant states: * She was in Afghanistan * She was not credited with her service in Afghanistan * Executive Order 13363 authorizes a campaign medal for service in Afghanistan * She did deploy with her unit overseas and even though she was evacuated shortly after arrival that should not prevent the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018027
The overall effect of all disabilities present in a Soldier whose physical fitness is under evaluation must be considered. The VA, however, is not required by law to determine medical unfitness for further military service. The subsequent disability ratings assigned by the VA, effective in 2009; and disability determination of the SSA, effective in 2007, do not call into question the validity of the military medical determinations made at the time of the applicants discharge, nor do they...