ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019042
U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Awards and Decorations) provided for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge to infantry personnel who were members of infantry platoons and squads in armored cavalry squadrons and regiments. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 21 November 1966 through 20 November 1968 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019045
The applicant requests: a. award of the Army Good Conduct Medal; and b. an expert marksmanship qualification badge be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). It stated that 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 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019051
On 12 March 1993, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, in lieu of trial by court-martial, with an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019052
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. This DD Form 214 also shows he was discharged under conditions other than honorable under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct). Notwithstanding the supporting statements provided by the applicant and letters of support, post-service conduct alone is not a basis for upgrading a discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019053
Accordingly, the Board will not consider your request for an upgrade of your discharge until you have exhausted your administrative appeals to that board and therefore the issue of your discharge upgraded will not be further discussed in these record of proceedings. On 28 January 2011, the applicants commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019055
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was honorably discharged on 25 January 1972, by reason of physical disability. The applicant states, in effect: * the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will not consider his claim for service-connected compensation for the period 9 September 1968 to 25 January 1972 * the stressful incidents that occurred while he was in the Army caused his post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) * his disability and handicaps are factors that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019056
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 April 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110019056 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) in connection with his enlistment and shows his SSN as "x3x-xx-xxxx." Item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his SSN as "x2x-xx-xxxx."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019058
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 16 December 1966 to reflect his service in Vietnam. The regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's separation specified that item 24c of the DD Form 214 would contain the total amount of active duty served outside the continental limits of the United States during the period covered by the DD Form 214 and the last overseas theater in which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019059
The applicant requests that her general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant states her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) incorrectly shows she was discharged for misconduct. There is no evidence in the available records to show she applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019061
The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSN and DOB were listed as "XXX-XX-XXX4" and "31 Dxxxxxxx 19xx" upon enlistment in the RA. _______ _ __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) AR20110019061 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019063
The applicant requests correction of his discharge to show his service is honorable instead of uncharacterized. On 6 February 2007, the applicants immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct commission of a serious offense. A discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally appropriate for a Soldier...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019066
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 9 August 2003 to show the following awards: * Iraq Campaign Medal * Armed Forces Service Medal (Bosnia) * Overseas Service Ribbon * United Nations Medal (Haiti, Somalia, or Bosnia) 2. h. The National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 through 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 through 14 August 1974, 2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019067
The applicant requests correction of the date of birth (DOB) recorded in his military service records. The evidence of record also shows the applicant's DOB was consistently recorded in his official military service records as 12 June 1947 throughout the entire period of his military service (i.e., through 30 November 1996). Thus, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request to change the DOB in his Army records or on his separation documents because his military service records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019068
The applicant requests change of his uncharacterized discharge to an honorable discharge. Chapter 4 provides for the discharge or release from active duty upon termination of enlistment and other periods of active duty or ADT. Since he was in an entry-level status when he was released from active duty in 1991, his character of service was uncharacterized which is properly reflected in item 24 of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019069
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 26 August 2005 to show the: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Overseas Service Ribbon * Any additional awards 2. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019071
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 6 October 2006 to show the following awards: * Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) (2nd Award) * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (6th Award) * Army Achievement Medal (AAM) (4th Award) * Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) 2. Her record contains two orders and she provided two additional orders showing she was awarded a total of four ARCOMs. Her record also contains...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019072
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and Global War on Terrorism medals. The evidence of records shows the applicant was deployed in Afghanistan from 10 January 2010 through 15 November 2011, a period of 10 months and 6 days. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 12f of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019074
Evidence of record shows he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and 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. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 18 October 1966 to 30 August 1968; b. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from item 24 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019076
BOARD DATE: 27 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110019076 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his name be changed on his military records. The applicant provides copies of various documents written between him and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) showing the name that he requests to be recorded on his active duty records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019077
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 and 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995; and 11 September 2001 and a date to be determined. The available evidence shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service in Korea for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019078
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her records to show she applied for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program to transfer her educational benefits to her dependent before she retired from active duty on 31 August 2009. The applicant's request that her record be corrected to show she applied for and the Army approved transferring her educational benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to her dependents prior to her retirement from active duty on 31 August 2009 has been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019080
The applicant states he understood that he could transfer his benefits to his child after his retirement because he had completed 20 years of active service provided the benefits are used within 15 years after retirement. The applicant served on active duty from 8 March 1989 to 31 July 2009. Although he retired on 31 July 2009, one day prior to the implementation of the program, the law states only those individual who served on active duty on or after 1 August 2009 are eligible to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019081
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was authorized to transfer his educational benefits (TEB) under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his eligible dependents. Therefore, he would have been eligible to transfer his educational benefits while still on active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his application both timely and accurately and that the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019082
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. His DD Form 214 shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 28 January 1955 for a period of 3 years. _______ _ 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 | 20110019083
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 6 January 1972, the appropriate authority (a major general) approved his request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. _______ _ __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 | 20110019084
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He also requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his rank and grade as private first class (PFC)/E-3 and his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 76Y (Unit Supply Specialist). The available evidence shows that his request for discharge was approved on 13 May 1976 and that the separation authority directed his reduction to the rank and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019088
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 released from active duty (REFRAD) on 31 October 2009 and retired on 1 November 2009. The applicant's request that his record be corrected to show he applied for and the Army approved transferring his educational benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his dependents prior to his retirement from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019090
The applicant was released from active duty for voluntary retirement on 30 June 2009, prior to 1 August 2009, the beginning date of eligibility to transfer Post 9/11 GI Bill education benefits. Public Law 110-252, section 3319, provides the eligibility requirements necessary to transfer unused education benefits to family members. 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,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019091
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge. His DA Form 66 shows in: a. item 18 (Record of Assignments) he served with the Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV) in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) as an advisor to the 5th Division, Costal Zone III, from 18 April 1968 to 9 April 1969; b. item 21 (Awards and Decorations) the: * Basic Missileman Badge * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019093
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DA Form 20 (Enlistment Qualification Record) prepared on him upon his entry on active duty on 17 February 1967, and last audited by the applicant on 22 May 1969 lists his DOB as 25 October 1946 in item 6 (Date of Birth). The evidence of record confirms both DOBs were used during his enlistment processing and throughout his service; however, his DA Form 20, and the majority of documents in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019095
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her home of record (HOR) as "San Antonio, TX." a. Paragraph 2-4h(7) states that Item 7a of the DD Form 214 documents the city, state, and zip code where the Soldier entered active duty, and Item 7b documents the Soldier's HOR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019096
The applicant states, in effect, orders were published changing his primary military occupational specialty (MOS) from 19D to 11B; however, these orders were not posted in his military records until 30 March 2006. Evidence shows he served in both MOS 19D and 11B for more than a year. Therefore he is entitled to have item 11 of his DD Form 214 corrected to show he served in MOS 19D3P for three years and MOS 11B3Y for 7 years and 4 months.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019098
The applicant requests he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant requests award of the CIB; however, there is no evidence to show he engaged in active ground combat while assigned to Troop K, 3rd Squadron, 11th ACR. 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 | 20110019099
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). In connection with his induction into the Army of the United States (AUS), the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) wherein he listed "6" as the ninth digit of his SSN. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) lists his service number; it does not list his SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019100
The applicant requests that his general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 24 October 1984, the applicant's unit commander notified him he was initiating action which could result in separation from the Army with a general discharge under honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct for wrongful use of a controlled substance. His DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019101
On 31 December 1970, the convening authority approved the sentence, and except for the bad conduct discharge, the sentence was ordered executed. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 24 May 1971 with an under other than honorable conditions discharge and he was issued a Bad Conduct Discharge Certificate. 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 | 20110019102
BOARD DATE: 13 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110019102 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The orders show he was to be discharged with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate for unfitness under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel). There is no indication 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 | 20110019105
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, Kuwait Liberation Medal, service in Operation Desert Storm, and completion of the Primary Leadership Course (PLDC) and Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course (BNCOC). The applicant's records and Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) 9indicate he is eligible for awards that are not listed on his DD Form 214: a. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019106
The applicant states that he served a combat tour in Vietnam as an infantryman and he was told that he was authorized the CIB and that he was being awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM); however, neither award is listed on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for his service from 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019108
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The available evidence shows the applicant's DOB was incorrectly entered 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019109
The applicant states: * he was unmarried when he retired * he married the year after he retired * he should have received a letter from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service asking him to add his wife to his SBP within 1 year of marriage * he never received such a document * in the current economy, he needs to protect his wife from the uncertainties of this unstable situation * his wife has supported him through a number of health problems and she has been his staunch advocate during 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019111
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a more favorable discharge. The appropriate authority approved his request for discharge on 4 December 1982 and directed his discharge under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019114
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) confirms he was discharged on 12 November 1982 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial, with service characterized as under conditions other than honorable. Based on his record of indiscipline and in view of the fact he voluntarily requested discharge to avoid a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019116
The applicant requests that his awards of the Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal (BSM), and Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). On 9 October 1968, General Orders Number 10618 issued by Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division awarded the applicant the Silver Star for gallantry while serving as a perimeter guard on 29 June 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019118
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record clearly shows the third digit of his SSN is a 7. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 3 on his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as it is listed on Special Orders Number 158.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019119
The applicant provides: * Army Good Conduct Medal orders * orders for three Army Commendation Medals * 15 June 1990 DD Form 214 * 11 April 1995 DD Form 214 * 3 March 2000 DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, his 3 March 2000 DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these awards. It should not be listed on his 3 March 2000 DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019122
The applicant provides a DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards), DD Form 214 and DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) in support of his application. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of the applicants DA Form 20 shows he received Fair conduct and efficiency ratings for the assignment period from 6 June 1969 to 3 January 1970, while serving in the RVN, and item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not include the AGCM in the list of earned awards listed. In this case, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019123
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), dated 19 April 1966, shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his period of service. 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 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019124
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that the last digit of his Social Security Number (SSN) is a 7. 2. Accordingly, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to reflect his correct SSN. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019129
The applicant had more than 20 years of service upon retirement, but she was not eligible to transfer to either her spouse or her children because the law requires the Soldier to be in the service on or after 1 August 2009. c. A Soldier may only transfer to eligible dependents. On 22 June 2009, the Department of Defense (DOD) established the criteria for eligibility and transfer of unused education benefits to eligible family members. Those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are, by...