ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018402
On 18 August 1978, the separation authority, a major general, approved the commander's recommendation to void the applicant's enlistment under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-5a(1). This regulation further states when service is voided a DD Form 214 will be prepared and distributed on all individuals released from custody and control due to void service, to include voidance due to fraudulent enlistment. Therefore, his record of service on his DD Form 214 is correct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018404
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110018404 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 the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM). The applicant provides a certificate and citation showing award of the DMSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018406
The applicant states that while serving as a Title 10 Active Guard Reserve (AGR) officer he was selected for promotion to LTC by a Headquarters, Department of the Army promotion board. While the applicant has shown that he was selected for promotion to the rank of LTC by the 2007 Promotion Selection Board, he has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record that he was serving in a higher-graded position. The applicable regulations provide...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018411
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically discharged. On 24 February 2004, the separation authority approved the separation action and directed the applicant be discharged under the provisions of AR 635-200, chapter 5, paragraph 5-17, with a character of service of under honorable conditions. The evidence of record shows that medical personnel determined the applicant's condition did not qualify for referral to an MEB and cleared him for separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018425
There is no evidence in the available records to show that she applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of her discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. Accordingly, her punishment was not disproportionate to the offense for which she was convicted and she has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018431
When authorized, it was issued to a Soldier whose military record was satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Therefore, his service from 16 July 1982 to 30 June 1985 is characterized as honorable service. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018434
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * Item 12f to show his overseas service * Item 13 to show the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) 2. Notwithstanding the summary on the ARCOM certificate he provided with his application and the Gulf War Roster, there is insufficient evidence to show his exact dates of arrival and departure for service in the Persian Gulf. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018436
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Meritorious Service Medal and his foreign service in Guam from 8 March 1992 to 7 March 1994. The applicant states he could not find his Navy records before final publication of his DD Form 214. The applicant provides copies of: * Meritorious Service Medal Certificate and DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) for the period 1 May 2001 to 27 May 2011 * NAVPERS Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018442
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) and Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) for his service in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Kuwait and Iraq. Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized (All periods of service)) of his DD Form 214 shows award of the: * Army Commendation Medal * National Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018445
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Discharge orders, dated 10 September 2010, show he was discharged from the RA effective 8 December 2010 in the rank of SGT. He provided a recommended list for promotion of enlisted personnel to pay grade E-6 (primary zone), dated 1 November 2010, that lists his name.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018455
The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) he was issued at the time shows he earned the following awards during his active duty tenure: * Korean Service Medal (KSM) with 1 bronze service star * PH * United Nations Service Medal 5. The evidence of record confirms the applicant held and served in an infantry specialty in a qualifying infantry unit while serving in Korea. The evidence also confirms that based on his service and campaign participation in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018459
The applicant requests, in effect: * his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable * he be paid 13 months of back pay and other entitlements 2. The applicant states he: * was told his undesirable discharge would be changed to an honorable discharge after 6 months * was told his pay vouchers were lost * is owed approximately 13 months of pay for service while in Leavenworth, KS and he is entitled to other military benefits * needs his records corrected so that he may be able to look...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018472
Counsel requests correction of the FSM's records to show he changed his SBP election from spouse to former spouse coverage. However, DFAS was unable to release any detailed information pertaining to the FSM's retired pay account due to the Privacy Act of 1974. l. ABCMR Docket Number AR2003083486, dated 27 March 2003, corrected the military records of a FSM to show that the FSM requested to change his SBP coverage to former spouse and children coverage and that his request was received and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018474
The applicant states: a. she declined SBP coverage when she completed a DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel) on 10 June 2010; b. upon receiving her retirement pay a few months ago, she realized the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) deducted $102.00 for SBP cost; c. the DFAS provided that her record showed she completed an election of coverage for her husband in 1991; d. she divorced her husband Mr. K______ B______ in 1993 and remarried her current husband in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018480
The applicant, the brother of the deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his brother's record to show award of the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm. Records show the applicant participated in two campaign periods during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018482
However, his record contains Headquarters, U.S. Army Training Center Engineer and Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Special Orders Number 211, dated 30 July 1974, which show he was to be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 (for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial) on 2 August 1974 with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions and the issuance of a DD Form 258A (Undesirable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018483
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: * Air Medal with 9th Oak Leaf Cluster and "V" Device * Purple Heart * Any additional awards and decorations to which he is entitled 2. Counsel requests the applicant be awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained while serving during combat in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). A review of his personnel service records failed to show evidence and he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018484
Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 5, dated 1973, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to his unit during the period 1 September 1968 to 30 September 1970. Evidence shows he participated in two campaign phases during his Republic of Vietnam 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 | 20110018486
BOARD DATE: 27 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110018486 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. While it appears the applicant was promoted to MSG/E-8 prior to retirement, the record clearly indicates he never held or served in that grade, as evidenced by the last NCOER in his record and by his retirement application. If the applicant had actually been promoted and was serving as an MSG/E-8 at the time of his retirement, he should have been retired in that grade given that a member...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018487
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he received a "chapter 13 disability discharge" vice a chapter 14-33b (misconduct frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities) discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant had four Article 15's and he was separated with a general discharge, under honorable conditions discharge by reason of misconduct - frequent incidents of discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018489
The applicant states after he was discharge, he changed his last name. His service records are consistent with the name he used at the time he served. This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion in regards to the last name recorded in his military record (i.e., his DD Form 214) and his desire to have his records corrected to show his 1972 name change.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018493
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the CIB is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. The evidence shows he served in an infantry unit in Vietnam. _______ _ 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 | 20110018495
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to general discharge. On 29 August 1989, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued a UOTHC discharge. He had completed a total of 9 years, 3 months, and 20 days of creditable active duty service and he had 395 days of time lost due to being AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018499
The only way he could account for a lesser account balance would be if his former wife passed a check through the bank with a forged signature. The psychiatrist recommended his separation from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unsuitability). A general or an honorable discharge was considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018503
He states: * he was denied the Purple Heart * an officer told him friendly fire doesnt qualify for a Purple Heart * his infantry unit was guarding the perimeter of a fire base when they encountered enemy fire * his unit returned fire with mortars, M-60 machine gun, and M-16 Rifle * he sustained a wound when a grenade round exploded near him and ricocheted off metal stakes that were holding barbed wire * shrapnel penetrated his skin next to his jugular vein * he was medically evacuated to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018505
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by deleting the letter d from the end of his first name. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted, served, and was honorably released from active duty using a first name that ended in the letter d. There is no evidence of record or independent evidence that suggests the name recorded in his military records exhibits a material error or injustice. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018506
On 19 October 1973 after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for 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. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations. Since his brief record of service included one NJP and 68 days of lost...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018512
The applicant states that he was wounded while assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment in Vietnam in January 1968 with second degree burns to his right arm and side by napalm. A review of his official records failed to show any evidence of the applicant being wounded while in Vietnam. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018513
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. In his request for discharge the applicant indicated he understood that by requesting discharge he was admitting guilt to the charges against him or of a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a discharge under other than honorable conditions. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018514
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. A duly-constituted DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 18 June 1954 under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368 with an undesirable discharge. However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 18 June 1954 under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368 with an undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018521
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 is blank, indicating he did not sustain any wounds during his period of service in the RVN. Neither his available record nor the Vietnam casualty listing provide any evidence he was wounded during his period of service in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018523
As a result, his diagnoses met the criteria for an administrative separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-17, by reason of other designated physical or mental conditions. On 29 July 2010, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, by reason of other physical and/or mental...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018527
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show he entered active duty in Jersey City, NJ, not Newark, NJ, and to show he was discharged on 5 May 1975, not 19 May 1975. The applicant also requests correction of his "current" DD Form 214 to show he is not on active duty. The evidence further shows he was discharged effective 19 May 1975 and this date is correctly reflected on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018529
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110018529 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * the year should be 2011 * he left Iraq on 3 April 2011 * he was released from active duty on 24 May 2011 3. His DD Form 214 shows in: * item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) the entry "2010 04 16" (16 April 2010) * item 12b the entry "2010 05 24" (24 May 2010) * item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) that he completed 1 year, 1 month,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018532
The applicant provides: * DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings) * DA Form 3947 (Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Proceedings) * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Rating Decision, dated 24 February 2009 * medical records CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. However, the evidence shows the TDRL PEB found him fit for duty on 15 June 2010 and he agreed with these findings and recommendation on 6 July 2010. There is insufficient evidence to show the applicant's condition was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018534
He had served 10 years, 6 months and 15 days of active service and his DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the BSM with one oak leaf cluster (1OLC). His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his retirement shows his awards of the BSM 1OLC. Additionally, a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) was issued to add the award of the BSM with V Device and 2OLCs to his DD Form 214 dated 29 September 1975.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018538
There are three requirements for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge: the Soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, he must be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and he must actively participate in such ground combat. Notwithstanding his sincerity, in the absence of official documentary evidence that conclusively shows he was personally present with a qualifying infantry unit when the unit was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018541
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she contributed to the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB). With respect to an entry regarding the MGIB on the DD Form 214, there is no provision in the regulation that governs the DD Form 214 to annotate an entry regarding the MGIB on this form.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018542
The applicant requests the removal of a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) from his official military personnel file (OMPF). A memorandum of reprimand may be filed in a Soldier's OMPF only upon the order of a general officer-level authority and is to be filed in the performance section. The GOMOR was correctly filed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018543
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 38 (Record of Assignments), he was assigned to the 8th Signal Detachment on 7 July 1969 (redesignated as the 317th Maintenance Company on 1 December 1969) to 21 June 1970 * item 38, he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings through his service * item 41 (Awards and Decorations) the: * Army Commendation Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018555
The applicant provides: * Orders 10-145-00051 (Retired Reserve) * DA Form 4651 (Request for Reserve Component (RC) Assignment or Attachment - Request for Assignment to the Retired Reserve Checklist) * memorandum transferring him to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) * Army Reserve Personnel Command Form 249-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points) * Personnel Qualification Record * Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (20-year letter) * DA Form 4856 (Developmental...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018558
She provided numerous 2011 health records that show she was treated for several conditions while in basic training which included shortness of breath, groin pain, hip pain, asthma, stress fractures, and fibroids. On 17 May 2011, the applicant's unit commander initiated action to separate her under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 5, paragraph 5-17. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018559
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. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to add this medal to his DD Form 214. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018560
The applicant requests that the DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM) be corrected to reflect awards of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Badge with rifle bar and any other awards to which he is entitled. Therefore, in the interest of justice, this error should be corrected by awarding the FSM the AGCM (1st Award) and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018567
He completed 1 year, 10 months, and 13 days of net active service that was characterized as general under honorable conditions. Special Regulation 615-363-5, in effect at the time, stated each male person enlisted or inducted after 19 June 1951 and while under 26 years of age who served on active duty for a period of less than 8 years would, provided he meets current qualifications for enlistment as a reservist of the Army (excessive time lost during period of active service is not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018570
On 10 October 1970, the separation authority approved the recommendation for separation and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 14 October 1975, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for a discharge upgrade. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018573
BOARD DATE: 22 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110018573 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He was assigned to Company C, 94th CMB, and served in the European theater of operations from 2 February 1945 to 1 July 1945. c. He earned the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Carbine Bar. Regrettably, in the absence of evidence showing the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action, that he received medical treatment by medical personnel for such injuries, and this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018576
The applicant, the sister of a deceased former service member (FSM), request upgrade of her brother's undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-208, in effect at the time, provided the authority for discharging enlisted personnel for unfitness. c. Paragraph 1-8f(1), an undesirable discharge is an administrative separation from the Army under conditions other than honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018578
There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. Therefore, given the available evidence in this case, there appears to be no basis to grant the applicant an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018582
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions, which was upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions by the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) and later upgraded to honorable by the same board under the Department of Defense (DOD) Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP) in June 1977, be affirmed. The evidence further shows the ADRB upgraded his characterization of service from under other than honorable conditions to general and...