ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018721
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. All documents in the applicant's service personnel record containing a DOB show the date as 5 January 1949, which he now claims is incorrect. It appears he appropriately served in and he was released from active duty using the DOB of 5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018722
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 30 April 1992, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, due to alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure. _______ _ __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 | 20110018723
A review of the applicant's military service records failed to reveal any evidence he was recommended for or awarded the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device for heroism. The evidence of record shows: a. general orders awarded the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in the RVN on 3 March 1967; b. special orders awarded the applicant the: * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle (M-14) Bar * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Automatic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018725
His WD AGO Form 53-55 further shows in: * item 6 (Organization) the entry "Co G, 22nd Infantry, 4th Division" * item 31 (Military Qualification and Date) the entry "Combat Infantryman Badge 1 November 1944" * item 32 (Battles and Campaigns) the: * Campaign of Normandy * Campaign of Belgium * Campaign of Germany * item 33 (Decorations and Citations) the: * Three Bronze Battle Stars * Army Good Conduct Medal * Purple Heart with One Oak Leaf Cluster * European Theater of Operations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018727
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides the following documents in support of her application: * USAR Personnel Center (ARPERCEN) Physical Review Board Standard Form 507 (Clinical Record) * Physical Review Board clinical records * Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical Examination) reverse and continuation sheet CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018731
The applicant's complete military record is not available for the Board to review. The WD AGO Form 53-55 shows the FSM was credited with participating in two campaigns while serving in the PTO. As a result, he is eligible for 2 bronze service stars to be worn with his APCM and these awards should be added to his WD AGO Form 53-55.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018732
The applicant provides: * Letter, dated 17 January 2011, from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) * WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Service) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence in his records and he provides none to show he was awarded three awards of the Bronze Star Medal. Based on the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, he is also entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018733
The examiner indicated her condition was a life-long condition that was not compatible with military service and recommended the applicants separation under paragraph 5-17 (Condition, Not a Disability), Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations). The evidence of record confirms the applicant underwent a mental status evaluation by competent military medical personnel that resulted in a diagnosed mood disorder that interfered with her adequately performing military duties. However, as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018734
The following documents in the applicant's official military personnel file (OMPF) show the same SSN as indicated on his DD Form 214. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110018734 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110018734 3 ARMY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018743
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Meritorious Service Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Army Achievement Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters 2. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, states in paragraph 2-1 that the DD Form 214 is a summary of a Soldiers most recent period of continuous active duty. ____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018744
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110018744 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He completed Officer Candidate School and he was honorably discharged from active duty in the rank/grade of sergeant/E-5 on 11 June 1992 to accept appointment as a commissioned officer. Army Regulation 135-155 (Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers Other Than General Officers) states in paragraph 4-30 that an officer who twice failed to be selected for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018746
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge and that his narrative reason for separation be changed to reflect that he was discharged due to completion of required service. 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. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018751
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Purple Heart, Combat Action Badge, Army Commendation Medal, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Acceptance of the NATO Medal has been approved for U.S. military personnel who serve under NATO command or operational control in direct support of NATO operations in Afghanistan from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018752
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 29 July 1977 to show the CIB and the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). His service record does not contain any orders for award of the Army Commendation Medal. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any orders awarding him the ARCOM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018764
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 6 May 1971. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Discharges under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 are voluntary requests for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018765
The applicant requests payment of a $10,000.00 officer accession bonus (OAB). On 10 August 2011, her commander submitted a request for an exception to policy to pay her the OAB per her addendum agreement. The applicant was counseled in connection with her appointment in the USAR and executed an OAB addendum on 14 October 2009 with a stipulation she would receive a $10,000.00 OAB upon completion of the BOLC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018766
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the following: * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) * National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) 2. Item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty this Period) shows 16 May 1998. c. Item 12b (Separation Date this Period) shows 15 May 2002. d. Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) does...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018768
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that he was inducted on 13 May 1965 and served continuously until he was released from active duty (REFRAD) on 31 January 1968 without a break in service. His records show no evidence that a DD Form 214 was issued at the time. However, the DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows he had served 8 months and 23 days of active service this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018769
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he is authorized the Army Staff Identification Badge and the Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award). The applicant states: * he served for a total of 6 years and 4 months * he received the Good Conduct Medal for his first 3 years of service and he did not receive a Good Conduct Medal for the following 3 years of service * based on Department of the Army Memorandum 672-1 (Army Staff Identification Badge and Army Staff Lapel Pin), he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018770
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. She was prescribed medication, placed on a profile with a follow-up in 3 to 5 days. She further stated her understanding that if the separation authority approved her separation, she would receive an uncharacterized discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018778
The applicant states: * nationally within the Army National Guard (ARNG), warrant officer (WO) promotions and appointments were held up due to a change outlined in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2011 * the NDAA procedurally changed the way WO's are promoted or appointed insofar as all WO promotions and appointments are now signed by the President of the United States or his designated representative * the National Guard Bureau (NGB) stopped all WO promotions and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018780
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his period of service in Vietnam. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018785
The applicant states he retired from the Pennsylvania Army National Guard (PAARNG) on 3 February 2010 and he was not informed of the requirement to transfer the benefit while he was still in an active status. The applicant stated he was not informed of the requirement to transfer his benefits at any time during his service. His record is void of any evidence and he did not provide any evidence showing he attempted to transfer his Montgomery GI Bill to Post-9/11 GI Bill while in service to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018786
The applicant requests transfer of his educational benefits to his family members under the Post 9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program. The evidence of record shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer his education benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program prior to his retirement. Therefore, per the advisory official's recommendation, it would be appropriate to correct his military records to show he elected to transfer benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018788
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 10 September 2011 to show in: * item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) "2008 04 10" * item 12d (Total Prior Active Service) "0012 00 25" * item 12e (Total Prior Inactive Service ) "0012 00 14" * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) 2 Bronze Star Medals and 4 Meritorious Service Medals * item 16 (Days...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018798
The 2 August 2011 HRC CRSC decision also indicates the certifying officer was unable to verify the following conditions as combat-related disabilities: VASRD* DESCRIPTION % JUSTIFICATION/COMMENTS 5252 Degenerative Joint Disease, Right Hip 10% Final disapproval Previously requested : No new evidence to show combat-related event caused condition 5242 Lumbosacral Strain with Radic-ulopathy of Lower Extremities 10% Final disapproval Previously requested : No new evidence to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018799
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Expert Infantryman Badge * Combat Infantryman Badge (3rd Award) 2. Additionally, there is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence that shows he had satisfactorily held an infantry or special forces MOS...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018805
The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 2166-7 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report) (NCOER) covering the period March 1994 through November 1994 from his official military personnel file (OMPF) or, in the alternative, the NCOER be transferred to the restricted section of his OMPF. In October 2007, he received the necessary waiver for his previous misconduct discharge and enlisted in the RA. He enlisted in the RA on 24 October 2007 in the rank of sergeant and has remained on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018806
Counsel requests, in effect, correction of the applicant's DD Form 214 to show award of the Purple Heart. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows subsequent to departing Vietnam, he was assigned in a patient status to the Medical Hold Detachment at Fort Belvoir, VA. The applicant's service record is void of any orders that show he was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded or injured as a result of combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018808
The applicant requests, in effect, award of constructive service credit for an advanced master's degree resulting in an adjustment of his rank from second lieutenant to first lieutenant. The applicant has provided insufficient evidence to show how his MBA would add adjunctive skills and contribute directly to his performance in the Medical Services Corps. Notwithstanding the applicant's belief that his previous military experience and MBA degree would significantly assist him in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018812
Additionally, his military service records do not contain any orders awarding him the CIB. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The fact that the applicant provided a newspaper article that indicates he was awarded the CIB is not sufficient evidence to conclude that he is entitled to this award. _______ _ _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 | 20110018814
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110018814 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In an advisory opinion, Headquarters, USAR Command, recommended the applicant's request be denied because the applicant did not experience any break in service due to the Board's actions. Additionally, section 14507(a) requires that he be separated upon completion of 28 years of commissioned service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018815
The applicant requests: * correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * he be provided a copy of his DD Form 214 which shows the characterization of his discharge 2. The applicant provides a copy of his ARCOM certificate awarded for the period 4 April 1983 to 20 July 1990. __________X__________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018817
The applicant was an infantryman with an infantry MOS; he served in an infantry (cavalry) unit; he was wounded in action and received the Purple Heart. The applicant has been 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 * BSM * Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 7 June 1967 to 6 June 1969 * CIB * deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018819
The applicant states, in effect, that he was deemed unfit for duty due to an injury he received while on active duty; however, he was not given a medical discharge. However, an award of a VA rating does not establish error or injustice in whether or not an Army rating is given, or in an Army rating that is given. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record that he was unfit for retention at the time of discharge;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018823
The applicant requests: * removal of the DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) covering the rating period 17 August 2007 through 30 April 2008 [hereafter referred to as the contested OER] from his official military personnel file (OMPF) * consideration by a special selection board (SSB) for promotion to chief warrant officer three (CW3) and retroactive advancement to CW3 2. The applicant provides the contested OER as well as multiple OER's from 5 November 2005 through 1 April 2011,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018824
He would have been eligible to transfer the education benefit if he transferred them before he left active 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 benefits because their last day of duty will be 31 July 2009 and they will transfer to the Retired List on 1 August 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018825
The applicant requests, in effect, an exception to policy to transfer his education benefits to eligible dependents under the Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) provisions of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The applicant had more than 25 years of service upon retirement, but he was not eligible to transfer to either his spouse or children because the law required a Soldier to be in the service on or after 1 August 2009. d. A Soldier may only transfer to eligible dependents. The evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018827
In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the NGB which recommended that the applicants request be denied because the delay in promotion was caused by a change in requirements of the law that delayed processing of Federal recognition for all warrant officer promotions. The evidence of record shows the applicant's date of rank as a CW3 was determined by the NCARNG to be 1 April 2011. The delay in the applicant's promotion resulted from a statutory change in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018829
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he made a timely election to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his eligible family members. During the briefing, the briefers stated family members would be eligible to use transferred Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, but they did not provide details of how the transfer would be executed. The available evidence and the advisory opinion support correcting the applicant's record to show he submitted a timely request to transfer his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018830
The period of the contested report is from 20080701 through 20090303. The contested report was not rendered in accordance with Army Regulation 623-3, paragraph 2-12, which states that a rater must assess the performance of the rated Soldier, using all reasonable means to include personal contact, records, and reports, and the information provided by the rated officer on the DA Form 2166-8-1. c. The applicant was not counseled appropriately and allowed the full opportunity to correct his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018838
The previous ABCMR case indicated she was notified of her commander's intent to initiate separation action against her for unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, and informed of her rights on 21 August 1986. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), paragraph 2-11, states that applicants do not have a right to a formal hearing before the ABCMR. However, she was issued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018840
Had he been informed of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, he would have elected to appear before the medical review board prior to retiring. He provides: * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings (ROP) pertaining to another applicant in Docket Number AR20110007954, dated 2 June 2011 * a newspaper article * three DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * a memorandum, subject: Notification of Medical Disqualification [Applicant], dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018846
His commander stated that additional training, in no way, could bring the applicant up to the standard the training required. He stated his belief that the applicant should be considered for elimination under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unsuitability). There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018847
The applicant provides: * self-authored statements * his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 5 July 1968 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. 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. Notwithstanding his sincerity, in the absence of official documentary evidence such as operation orders, morning reports,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018848
The applicant provides: * Orders 41-1, issued by Headquarters, 29th Infantry Brigade, Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG), Honolulu, HI, dated 25 August 1982 * Orders 19-01, issued by the same headquarters, dated 4 August 1998 * his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 September 1999 * his letter to the Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA) Support Division-St Louis, subject: The Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB), dated 8 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018849
The advisory opinion shows the standard in 1999 for chaplain appointments was to appoint all applicants as 1LTs with 1 or 2 years of TIG. Based on the available evidence, it would be appropriate to correct his record to show he was appointed as a 1LT with 2 years of TIG. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. correcting his initial DD Form 2088 to indicate he had 9 years of ministry experience at the time of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018850
The applicant requests, in effect, transfer of his educational benefits to his daughter under the Post 9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program. The applicant states: a. he was not adequately informed of regulations requiring an additional 2-year active duty service commitment in order to transfer his 9/11 Montgomery GI Bill benefits to his daughter. He was retirement eligible in November 2010, and he has an approved retirement date of 29 February 2012.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018851
The evidence of record shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer his education benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program prior to his retirement. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his military records to show he elected to transfer benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program to his eligible family member (spouse) prior to his retirement date. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018855
The applicant states he met the requirements to be entitled to receive the enlistment bonus and the kicker at the time of his enlistment. The applicant provides: * Self-authored letter * Memorandum from the commander of the South Dakota Army National Guard (SDARNG), Recruiting and Retention Battalion * Request for an exception to policy by the Recruiting and Retention command sergeant major (CSM) * Request for exception to policy from the SDARNG Education Services Officer * SDMEPS Form 11-R...