ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018858
The SSN listed on his DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract - Armed Forces of the United States), DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), and DD Form 214 in his record is listed as "xxx-xx-x0xx," the SSN he claims is correct. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 4 September 1969 through 7 January 1972 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018861
There is no SSN shown on his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) because Soldiers were not identified by their SSN's at that time. His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) does not contain an entry for his SSN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his reissued DD Form 214 to show his SSN as shown on his Social Security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018863
The applicant requests correction of his social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 14 December 1969. The applicants military personnel jacket contains: * a DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 14 February 1972 * a DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record), prepared on 14 February 1972 * a DA Form 428 (Application for Identification Card), dated 5 October 1972 * Letter Orders Number...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018864
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to document his Iraq service and to add all awards earned based on that service to include the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant states his Iraq service and awards should be documented on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018866
However, there is no evidence and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was recommended for or awarded the Silver Star. 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 6 April 1967 through 17 January 1969 and b. adding the Purple Heart (2nd Award), Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), Valorous Unit Award (2nd Award), Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018870
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018873
He provides page 163 of The Vietnam War Almanac, which states the 1st Cavalry Division received the "Vietnamese Civil Action Medal." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record does not show the applicant was assigned to a unit during a period for which it was cited for award of the RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation. Therefore, he is not entitled to correction of his record to show this unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018889
The applicant requests: a. the entry "MEMBER HAS NOT COMPLETED FIRST FULL TERM OF SERVICE//MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO NO INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION PAY//NOTHING FOLLOWS" be removed from item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 July 2011; and b. his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 17 July 2007, he was honorably discharged from the ARNG. Item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) of the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 July 2011 shows the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018899
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was honorably released from active duty on 15 August 2003 and transferred to his USAR unit based on completion of required active service. Records also show the applicant qualified for award of the ICM in lieu of the GWOTEM based on his service in Iraq. There is no evidence the applicant qualified for or was awarded any other awards or decorations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018902
The applicant states: * she was found medically unfit by the MEB/PEB (Medical Evaluation Board/Physical Evaluation Board) process * she was rated 20% disabled by the PEB * the PEB did not have access to all of her LOD (line of duty) determinations. The PEB evaluated the following disabilities. Service members who are determined to be unfit for duty due to disability are either separated from the military or are permanently retired, depending on the severity of the disability and length of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018907
The applicant states his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) does not show the Army Good Conduct Medal. This pamphlet shows the unit to which the applicant was assigned was cited for the following awards during his period of assignment: a. Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period 1 May 1967 to 31 July 1968 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 17, dated 1969; b. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018910
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 April 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110018910 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 AR20110002331, on 28 July 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018911
The applicant requests correction of his military service records to show his correct social security number (SSN). The applicant states the SSN recorded in his military service records is incorrect. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018916
The applicant, the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, correction of her father's record to show award of the Purple Heart (2nd Award), Prisoner of War Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge (2nd Award), National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Korea War Service Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award), Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, and the Presidential Unit Citation. The FSM's record contains a form, titled "Authorization for Issuance of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018917
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for the first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. The evidence of record does not show the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018922
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 Purple Heart for his hearing loss. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Record Enlisted Qualification) shows in: * Item 31 (Foreign Service) no entry, indicating he did not perform any foreign service during his active duty service * Item 38 (Record of Service) his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018924
The orders listed his unit of assignment as HHC, 4th Battalion (Mechanized), 23rd Infantry. Item 12 of his DD Form 214 shows his last unit of assignment was HHC, 4th Battalion (Mechanized), 23rd Infantry Division. The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he was assigned to HHC, 4th Battalion (Mechanized), 25th Infantry Division in lieu of the 23rd Infantry Division.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018937
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army, in pay grade E-2, on 9 July 1991, for 4 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018942
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 following: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with two or three bronze service stars * Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * Army Commendation Medal * any and all medals awarded to his unit in Vietnam 2. The evidence of record shows he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018943
The applicant requests removal of the Change of Rater (CR) DA Form 2166-8 (NCO Evaluation Report [NCOER]) for the period 1 September 2007 through 8 July 2008 from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant states: * when he was asked the source of his information, he refused to provide the Soldier's name * he had received reassignment orders for Wiesbaden, Germany, in March 2008, with a report date of 10 June 2008 * on 2 May, he consulted with Trial Defense Services (TDS)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018945
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The applicant served a qualifying period of active enlisted service for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal from 19 June 1968 to 11 June 1970. a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018946
Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 27 August 1968 through 26 August 1970 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Purple Heart and the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars; b. awarding him the Purple Heart (2nd award) for wounds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018947
In June 2011, he received an email stating the NGB had again denied his request and he was told he could file a claim with the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) if he believed an error or injustice still existed. When the applicant graduated from OCS and was accessed into the WVARNG, it was the applicant's understanding that he was eligible for the $10,000.00 OAB after completing BOLC. Attached to the memorandum was an OAB addendum signed by the applicant on 12 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018949
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal and her service in Desert Storm. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for meritorious achievement in Desert Storm from 6 October 1990 through 16 January 1991. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018952
The applicant requests that he be granted 2 additional years of constructive service credit for his Master of Science (M.S.) The applicant states that he should be granted 2 additional years of constructive service credit for his Master of Science (M.S.) Army Regulation 135-101 provides the criteria for award of constructive service credit for Army Medical Corps commissioned officers ordered to active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018953
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There are no annotations on his DA Form 20 showing he served in Vietnam. The applicant's request for correction of the FSM's records to show his service in Vietnam has been carefully considered and researched.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018955
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, the available evidence is insufficient to establish that this medical condition was the result of a combat-related event. The evidence of record shows the VA awarded the applicant a rating of 100% service-connected disability (emphasis added) for PTSD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018957
BOARD DATE: 18 September 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110018957 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Prior to 7 January 2011, all warrant officer Federal recognition appointments and promotions were approved by the Secretary of the Army. c. Before NDAA 2011, all ARNG warrant officer promotion effective DOR's were the date of the State promotion orders as stated by the FRB recommendations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018963
On 22 June 2009, the DOD established the criteria for eligibility and transfer of unused education benefits to eligible family members. The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service individual pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and document accordingly and maintain records for individuals who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018968
The applicant states: * Prior to the 2011 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Army National Guard (ARNG) officers were promoted by the Chief, National Guard Bureau (NGB) * After the 2011 NDAA, the authority was elevated from the Secretary of the service to the President of the United States * When the new policy was signed into law, many officials were unaware of the significant changes it entailed * The change led to a delay by the NGB in processing promotion actions * In his case, a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018970
He provided: * A copy of the promotion board proceedings, dated June 2010 * A copy of the amended promotion board proceedings, dated May 2011 * A DA Form 3355 (Promotion Point Worksheet) * A noncommissioned officer evaluation report (NCOER) * A DA Form 705 (Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) Scorecard) * Two DA Forms 3349 (Physical Profile) * Two DA Forms 268 (Report to Suspend Favorable Personnel Actions (FLAG)) * Army Training Transcript * Printout from the Army Training Requirements and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018976
The applicant provides: * his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) for the period ending 14 December 1946 * his WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) for the period ending 14 December 1949 * his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 1 March 1960 * his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 August 1965 * a letter to him from the Army Review...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018980
The applicant's military record contains an Air Reserve Personnel Center Form 160 (Request for Statement of Service) which shows he served in the USAR from 24 July 1971 through 1 July 1974. The medical evidence confirms the applicant was treated for back pain while serving on active duty and the VA rating decision confirms he was granted a 100-percent service-connected disability rating based on his anxiety disorder and unemployability in 2009. Absent any evidence to show the applicant had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018986
He is blind in his left eye from an injury he received in 1967 while serving in Vietnam with Battery C, 77th Artillery, 4th Infantry Division. There is no evidence in the applicants records and he has not provided any evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, that he was treated for such wounds by medical personnel, and that his treatment was made a matter of official record. Notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity, in the absence of official orders or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018987
Chapter 18 establishes policy and procedures for separating personnel who fail to meet the body fat composition/ weight control standards set forth in Army Regulation 600-9 (The Army Weight Control Program). The ABCMR does not grant requests for changes in the narrative reason for separation solely for the purpose of making the applicant eligible for veterans or medical benefits. _________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110018995
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows he incurred a traumatic injury in Iraq in July 2007 that resulted in his requiring surgery on 19 August 2008. It was determined his injury and surgical treatment were generally not consistent with ADL loss; however, he was granted TSGLI for the 30 days of his convalescent leave from 22 August to 21 September 2008, for the ADL loss of bathing and transferring.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019001
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he applied for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program to transfer his educational benefits to his dependents before he was medically retired from active duty on 23 September 2009. Service members must have served on active duty in the Regular Army or as a Reserve member ordered to active duty under Title 10, U.S. Code, sections 688, 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, and 12304 (orders in support of contingency...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019006
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, it is presumed that the Army's administrative processing of the applicant for discharge was correct. Therefore, it is presumed his commander advised him in writing of the basis for the proposed discharge action, the effects of such a discharge and resulting characterization of service, and of his rights which included a hearing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019016
The advisory opinion points out: * many Soldiers who left military service during the first 90 days of the program were not fully aware of the requirement to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits prior to leaving military service * the applicant's last day in military service was 30 September 2009 * he would have been eligible to transfer the benefits if he elected transfer before he left military service 3. Therefore, per the advisory opinion recommendation, it would be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019023
On 17 May 1984, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12c, for commission of a serious offense and directed the issuance of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. On 28 May 1984, the applicant was discharged accordingly. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019025
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 April 2010 to show her last name as "Stephens" instead of "Everette." The fact that she married and changed her name after her retirement does not serve as a basis to alter her records to reflect information that was not in effect at the time of her retirement. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019027
On 4 December 1967, his commander informed him he was recommending him for discharge for unfitness under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability) by reason of frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with military authorities. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019030
The applicant provides: * Cover Letter, Board for Correction of Military Records, dated 22 June 2011 * Record of Proceedings, Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), dated 21 June 2011 * Unit Manning Report, page 3 of 6, dated 8 August 2011 * Orders 028-334, dated 28 January 2010 * Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 MAJ, Reserve Component/Army Promotion List (RC/APL) Selection Board Results, page 10 of 21, dated 29 June 2010 * Special Orders 166 AR, dated 2 August 2010 * Special Orders 169...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019032
On 26 April 1978, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. On 8 May 1978, the approving authority accepted the applicant's request for discharge and directed his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with a UOTHC character of service. There is no record to show the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019033
The applicant requests: a. his dates of service in Southwest Asia be shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); b. Southwest Asia awards; and c. the Mechanic Badge and two awards of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) be added to his DD Form 214. The applicant states: a. he participated in Operation Desert Storm in Southwest Asia and his DD Form 214 does not show this combat service or any awards for this service; and b. his DD Form 214 does not show two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019034
In a memorandum, dated 26 July 2011, a staff member of the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) stated that a copy of the PEB proceedings had been forwarded to the applicant through the PEBLO. Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 4-20e, states that upon receipt of the Soldiers completed DA Form 199 from the PEBLO, the PEB will take the following actions, as applicable: a. If the Soldier meets the criteria below, the Soldier will be removed from the TDRL, permanently retired for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019036
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 his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-610x" instead of "xxx-xx-106x." Item 2 (SSN) of the DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) that was created upon his entry on active duty shows his SSN as "xxx-xx-106x."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019039
The applicant states her DD Form 214 does not reflect her deployment to Kuwait from 27 December 2002 to 1 June 2003. It states that for block 18, for an active duty Soldier deployed to a foreign country with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, enter the statement "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD - YYYYMMDD)." The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Kuwait from 27 December 2002 to 1 June 2003;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019040
On 11 December 2008, the separation authority approved the request and directed the applicant be discharged from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, with issuance of an Uncharacterized Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) issued to him at the time shows: * his character of service was "Uncharacterized" * he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11 with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019041
The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not show the second award of the Purple Heart for wounds he received on 10 May 1968 in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 9 September 1966.