ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018193
The applicant requests, in effect, his military records be corrected to show he completed 20 years of service for a Reserve Component retirement. There is no evidence which shows he completed 20 years of qualifying service. The letter stated: * the applicant's records failed to show 20 years of service for retirement purposes * he was discharged from the USAR in March 1968 and did not reenlist until September 1978 * a search at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service failed to show pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018196
The applicants military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA), in pay grade E-1, on 13 November 1957, for 3 years. On 10 April 1965, he was discharged pursuant to the sentence of a general court-martial and issued a BCD after the conviction and sentence were 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 | 20110018198
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 April 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110018198 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, his unit commander stated: * he was pending trial for an offense punishable by a bad conduct or a dishonorable discharge * the administrative burdens involved in the court-martial and possible confinement are not considered warranted in view of the nature of the offense * he recommended approval of the applicant's request for discharge and that an under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018200
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants 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. On 19 September 1989, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant on the date of his discharge shows that he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018201
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to honorable. Meanwhile, on 15 February 1973, his commander initiated action to discharge him from the service for unfitness due to his frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil and military authorities under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 13. However, the applicant again was AWOL on 28 March 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018203
The applicant requests, in effect, the removal of Permanent Orders 190-012, issued by Headquarters, Special Troops Battalion - Korea, dated 10 July 2009, awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (4th Award) for the period 23 September 1998 to 22 September 2001 from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Military Personnel Information Management/ Records), provides in Table 2-1 (Composition of the OMPF) that award orders are filed in the Commendatory and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018204
The applicant requests that the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), imposed on 21 December 2009, be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). NJP may be imposed to correct, educate, and reform offenders who the imposing commander determines cannot benefit from less stringent measures; to preserve a Soldier's record of service from unnecessary stigma by record of court-martial conviction; and to further military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018210
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Based on the applicant's overall quality of service subsequent to his "good" rating in conduct during BCT, it would be appropriate, as an exception to policy, to award the applicant the first award of the AGCM and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018211
The DD Form 214 issued at the time of his discharge shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, with a general under honorable conditions character of service. Army Regulation 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components Enlistment Program) states individuals will be assigned reentry codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge prior to discharge or release from active duty. The applicant's separation code of "JKK" is consistent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018212
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds and concussions sustained in Korea. Notwithstanding the applicants sincerity, there is no evidence in his reconstructed records nor did he provide any evidence which conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds or that his treatment was made a matter of official record or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018213
The applicant states: * she originally entered incorrect dates on her DA Form 31 (Request and Authority for Leave) for rest and relaxation (R&R) for the periods 7 to 21 February 2004 and 30 May to 24 June 2004 * she was properly compensated for the R&R leave; but not for the leave balance she had upon release from active duty in May 2004 * she completed the U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) Form 24-R (Individual Claim for Active Duty Pay, Allowances, and Adjustments) to receive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018217
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides copies of: a. permanent orders for the: * Bronze Star Medal for achievement from 20 March to 30 April 2003 * Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for heroism on 29 March 2003 * Army Commendation Medal for achievement from 1 January to 1 November 1996 * Army Commendation Medal for service from 1 September 1996 to 27 July 1998 * Army Achievement Medals for achievement from 28...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018218
For officers whose promotions are delayed for noncompliance with height/weight standards, the date of rank and effective date of promotion will be the day the officers meet the standards. The evidence of record is void of any information related to the delay in the applicant's promotion or to the flagging action that was imposed against him. The applicant is advised that if he presents sufficient evidence that he was eligible for promotion earlier than the date he was promoted to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018219
The applicant states: * He submitted the paperwork to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) 45 days too late * DFAS advised him that he has to wait until Congress declares an Open Season * When he retired in April 2009 (actually April 2007), he was single and he did not elect enrollment in the SBP * When he married in May 2009, he enrolled his spouse in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System and he was assured all benefits to his spouse were taken care of * As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018221
The applicant requests, in effect, his Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) awarded on 17 June 2011 be upgraded to a Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). The applicant provides: * self-authored statements * ARCOM Certificate * DA Form 638-1 (Recommendation for Award) * emails * memorandum for record, dated 22 June 2011 * letter, U.S. Army Human Resources Command, Fort Knox, KY, dated 13 July 2011 * Orders Number 196-2220, Headquarters, U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning, GA, dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018223
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110018223 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show she is eligible to receive the FSM's Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity. The evidence of record shows the applicant and FSM were married on 22 January 2010 and the FSM notified DFAS of his marriage to the applicant on 11 February 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018224
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her records to show she held the rank of specialist four (SP4)/pay grade E-4 from 1 June 1981 through the date of her release from active duty (REFRAD) and payment of all pay and allowances due as a result of the correction. In addition, records show she was REFRAD in grade E-2 with an effective date of pay grade of 27 April 1981 and the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018225
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show he held the rank of Staff Sergeant at the time of his discharge. Item 3 of the DD Form 214 shows the grade held at the time of separation. The evidence of record shows the applicant served on active duty from 4 March 1953 through 31 December 1954.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018227
Counsel requests the following documents be expunged from the applicants official military personnel file (OMPF): * DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 6 May 2011 * General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 12 April 2011 2. The decision to file the original DA Form 2627 in the performance section or restricted section of the OMPF will be made by the imposing commander at the time punishment is imposed. _______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018229
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows the FSM 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 the FSM the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Vietnam on 25 May 1968 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018230
On 7 August 1981, he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. ___________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 | 20110018243
He had completed 2 years of active duty service. There is insufficient evidence to substantiate a shrapnel injury to his neck caused by enemy or friendly fire. _______ _ 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 | 20110018245
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. _______ _ 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 | 20110018250
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018255
Counsel requests correction of the applicants DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN. His record contains a DA Form 24 (Service Record) which shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-XXX5." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by listing his SSN on his DD Form 214 as it is shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018256
The applicant requests correction of his records to add the Army of Occupation Medal, Army Leaders Course, and communication school. There is no evidence in the record and he did not provide evidence to show he completed communication school. _______ _ _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 | 20110018259
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 of the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. The applicant's OMPF is void of any orders or other documentation that shows he was ever recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018261
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 30 August 1967. While the available evidence is insufficient for awarding him the Bronze Star Medal and its addition to his DD Form 214, this in no way affects his right to pursue his claim for the Bronze Star Medal by submitting a request through his Member of Congress under the provisions of Title 10, U.S....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018262
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 (BSM) and the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with "V" Device. The Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. Deleting from his DD Form 214 the Army Commendation Medal and the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018263
Counsel states: * Applicant informed his unit that he wanted to transfer to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) but despite not having any further military obligations, his unit refused or failed to process his request for over a year * By regulation, he had no military service obligation; therefore, he was entitled to a transfer to the IRR without any justification * His chain of command appears to have been disappointed with his request for a transfer to the IRR and demanded that he remain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018267
The applicant requests reconsideration of her previous application for correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her foreign service in support of Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm and awards authorized for that service. Army Regulation 635-5, currently in effect, states the DD Form 214 of an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service will have the statement "SERVICE IN (name of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018271
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. His official military record contains no evidence showing he was wounded as a result of hostile action while he was in the 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 | 20110018273
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) incorrectly reflects that the third digit of his SSN is a "3" instead of a "4." At the time of his induction he was issued an Army Service Number and he provided his SSN, which contained a "4" as the third digit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018274
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 135-155 (Army National Guard and USAR Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers Other Than General Officers) states officers who have failed to be selected for promotion may be reconsidered for promotion by either a promotion advisory board or a special selection board, as appropriate. He states he was told the absence of an OER was the reason he was not selected for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018275
Item 24c of his DD Form 214 shows he served 1 year and 25 days of foreign service in "USAREUR" [U.S. Army Europe]. There is no evidence which shows he served in Europe. _______ _ 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 | 20110018279
The applicant provides orders for the CIB. 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 AR20110002421 on 25 August 2011. The CIB orders are new evidence that will be considered by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018280
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) shows he received excellent conduct and efficiency ratings at all of his active duty assignments. Although the applicant's record is void of specific evidence of his personal participation in active ground combat with his unit in the RVN, it does confirm he served as an infantryman in MOS 11B with a qualifying infantry unit during his tour of duty in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018285
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 19 April 1979 to show he was a member of the Regular Army (RA). Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The available records show the applicant was discharged from the NYARNG on 25 June 1978 and involuntarily ordered to active duty for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018286
The ARCOTR may be awarded retroactively to those personnel who successfully completed AT or ADT on foreign soil in a Reserve status prior to 11 July 1984 provided they had an active status on or after 11 July 1984. c. the AFRM require that a minimum of 50 retirement points be earned for each of the 10 qualifying years and that the qualifying service be completed within 12 consecutive years. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Korea during a qualifying period of service for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018288
Additionally, item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency rating throughout his service. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows during his service with Troop A, 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, this unit was cited for awards of the: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service from 1 August to 31 October 1968 based on Department of the Army (DA)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018289
He states: * he was given the Silver Star in the form of a lifetime achievement award for setting up a sting operation * he was the chief inventor of Windows based computer interfaces in 1991 * his discharge for a personality disorder is not accurate * Item 9 (Awards, Decorations, and Campaigns) of his DD Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) the comment Army ---RBG(sic Army Service Ribbon) which stands for Brigadier General Decoration is lined though * drill sergeants tampered with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018290
The applicant requests correction of item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) effective 26 May 1969 to show 22 months (1 year, 10 months) and 27 days of foreign service. The applicant states: * item 22c of his DD Form 214 shows he completed 20 months of foreign service * he served 8 months in Germany with the 3rd Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, 9th Armored Division, and received a unit citation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018293
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In accordance with the regulation, in order to award the Purple Heart, it is necessary to establish that a Soldier was wounded in action, the wound required treatment by medical personnel, and the treatment must have been made a matter of official record. In the absence of evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, there is an insufficient basis upon which to base...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018295
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Orders show he received one award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 16 June 1969 in Vietnam. Since there are no other orders for award of the Purple Heart or other corroborating evidence which shows he was wounded in action on any other dates than 16 June 1969 or 12 August 1969, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of a third or fourth award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018298
An HRC memorandum, dated 5 August 2003, promoted him to MAJ with an effective date and DOR of 18 July 2003. He was promoted to Major based on a special selection board recommendation as a TPU with a DOR of 18 July 2003. A USAR TPU officer who is selected for promotion by a mandatory promotion board, but who is not assigned/attached to a position in the higher grade will be promoted on the date of assignment/attachment to a higher-graded position.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018302
The applicant states: * She was involved in an industrial accident and she sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and has been under medical care since July 2006 * She was unaware of the requirement to apply for a yearly extension * She is also involved in an on-going personal injury lawsuit and a worker's compensation lawsuit in California * She was not considering relocation since she was a widow and was not married at the time of her accident * After she remarried in July 2009 she was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018303
The applicant provides a DA Form 31, dated 11 December 2007, which shows she requested emergency leave from 12 December to 27 December 2007, and this leave was approved. However, what is clear is the DA Form 31 in question was not prepared until 11 December 2007 and the leave request dates were from 12 to 27 December 2007. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending her 11 December 2007 DA Form 31 to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018304
The applicant requests Special Court-Martial Order Number 12, dated 6 November 2006, and a Memorandum of Removal from the Drill Sergeant Program with allied documents, dated 25 September 2006, be transferred from the performance section of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) to the restricted section of his OMPF. The applicant states: a. the special court-martial proceedings and removal letter were imposed over 50 months ago for having an improper relationship with a woman not his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018306
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests all awards and decorations to which she may be entitled for her service in Afghanistan be added to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Releaser or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 9 September 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018307
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) for his service in the Regular Army (RA) between 19 August 1999 and 18 August 2002. The evidence of record shows he served honorably on active duty during the period 19 August 1999 through 18 August 2002. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * revoking Permanent Order 312-08 and removing it from, and not filing the revocation orders in, his...