ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019245
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. c. Despite the absence of the unit commander's recommendation for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) at the time of the applicant's separation processing, based on the available evidence, it would be appropriate to award the applicant this medal at this time. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019249
Records show the applicant entered the Regular Army on 15 January 1991. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows in item 12 (Record of Service) that she entered active duty on 15 January 1991, was separated from active duty on 25 January 1995, and she had completed 5 years and 11 days of net active 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 | 20110019250
The applicant requests correction of item 36 (Service Outside the Continental United States (CONUS) and Return) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show his correct departure date from CONUS and arrival date to the Asiatic-Pacific Theater (APT). The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. This table calculates his period of service from his induction date through his discharge date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019255
The applicant states: * his DD Form 214 incorrectly shows 1 year and 19 days of foreign service * he wants his DD Form 214 corrected before he dies 3. Item 22c of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows 1 year and 19 days. _______ _ _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 | 20110019258
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. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 11-1, as a result of court-martial with an dishonorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019259
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019260
The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army and his DOB was reflected as 600514. His record also shows he served under that DOB for his entire period of service. It appears that at the time of his discharge his DD Form 214 was incorrectly prepared to reflect a DOB of 660514 as a result of an administrative error. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from block 5 of his DD Form 214 the current entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019264
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice) and supporting documents from the restricted section of his official military personnel file (OMPF). Personnel serving in pay grade E-4 or below with less than 3 years of service will have the DA Form 2627 filed in the local unit military justice files. Personnel serving in pay grade E-4 with 3 or more years of service will have the DA Form 2627 filed in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019265
There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate 11. Records show the applicant was charged with a serious offense.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019266
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record contains a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 13 January 1968, that shows he recorded his DOB as 12 March 1947 in item 5 (DOB). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Forms 214 for the periods ending 7 January and October 1970 to show his DOB as 12 March 1947 as it appears on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019267
The documents contained in her military records show she served under the last name of G____. Her records do not show she changed her last name at the time to S____. She provides documentation showing she changed her last name after her discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019268
The applicant requests her general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The main evidence that Soldiers have made adequate arrangements for the care of their dependents was the execution of a DA Form 5305-R. e. Enlisted Soldiers were further counseled regarding: * voluntary and involuntary separation under provisions in Army Regulation 135-178, chapter 4, or Army Regulation 635-200, chapters 5 and 6, whenever parenthood interferes with military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019270
The applicant states: a. he held military occupational specialties (MOS) 11B (Infantryman) and 11D (Armor Reconnaissance Specialist) during his service in Vietnam from May - August 1968; b. he was assigned to a cavalry unit rifle squad while engaged in active dismounted ground combat many times; c. he was also engaged in combat under enemy fire with his infantry unit; and d. he was awarded the Purple Heart (PH) on 18 July 1968 while he was engaged in combat. The applicant's official...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019271
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he is eligible to transfer his education benefits to his children under the Transfer Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The applicant states he read the 19 September 2011 edition of the Army Times which explained the Army Board for Correction of Military Records had ruled that Soldiers who retired during the period 1 August - 1 November 2009 may not have known the Post-9/11 GI Bill that took effect 1 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019273
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and Army Achievement Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. There are no orders for the Army Achievement Medal in the available records and there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of this medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019274
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). He completed training and he was awarded MOS 11B. Notwithstanding his sincerity, in the absence of official documentary evidence that conclusively shows he was personally present with the qualifying infantry unit when it was engaged in active ground combat and that he actively participated in such ground combat, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis for granting the applicant's requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019276
The DD Form 214 is a "snapshot in time" and is a reflection of the applicant's record of active Army service at the time of his separation from active duty. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the RA on 3 July 1967 and he was discharged on 4 March 1968 for immediate reenlistment in the RA which is reflected on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 4 March 1968. A copy of the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 4 March 1968 will be provided to the applicant with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019278
Chapter 7 (Physical Profiling) of Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness) provides that the basic purpose of the physical profile serial system is to provide an index to the overall functional capacity of an individual and is used to assist the unit commander and personnel officer in their determination of what duty assignments the individual is capable of performing, and if reclassification action is warranted. Medical proceedings, regardless of the date completed, must have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019279
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to his children. He has served over 20 years in the Army and simply believes it is his right to transfer his GI Bill benefits to his family members without incurring an additional requirement. The available evidence shows the applicant requested to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefits to his children with a start date of 13 September 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019280
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded. The applicant was AWOL from 4 September 1969 to 1 July 1971. On 23 July 1971, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019282
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He provided a copy of a certificate for award of the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service while assigned to the USAISC Detachment in Korea from 30 July 1984 to 29 July 1985. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to Item 13 of the applicant's DD Form 214 ending on 31 July 1987 the Korea Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019283
The available records fail to show the applicant was awarded an infantry MOS or that he was assigned as an infantryman in an infantry unit 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. The Board wants the applicant and all others concerned to know that this action in no way diminishes the sacrifices made by the applicant in service to the United States during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019286
The applicant requests, in effect, that his Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a General Discharge (GD), under honorable conditions in order to receive Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical benefits. 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, clemency is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019287
The applicant's infantry MOS and/or his service in Vietnam are not in question. However, there is no evidence in the available records and he did not submit substantiating evidence that shows he was awarded the CIB or that he was an active participant in ground combat while assigned to an infantry unit. In the absence of official orders or other documentary evidence such as operation reports, after action reports, valor awards, witness statements, or any other evidence that conclusively...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019292
The applicant requests, in effect, Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay (RSLSP) for the period 29 April to 22 December 2004. It shows that "stop-lossed" service members who voluntarily reenlisted or extended their service, and received a bonus for such reenlistment or extension of service, are no longer eligible to receive retroactive stop loss special pay. However, the evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to SGT (E-5) with a DOR of 3 December 2003 and he incurred a 1-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019294
The applicant requests an upgrade of her general discharge to an honorable discharge, also the rank on her DD Form 214 should be specialist (E4). The separation authority directed the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, Section1, paragraph 13-2 with a general discharge. Although the applicant's record is void of a complete separation packet, it is presumed that all requirements of law and applicable regulation were met, and the rights of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019296
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 20 October 1980, the State of Colorado Department of Education issued the applicant a High School Equivalency Certificate showing he passed the GED High School level tests. _______ _ 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 | 20110019298
On 29 July 1983, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 with a separation program designator (SPD) code of "JRB," an Honorable Discharge Certificate, a character of service of honorable, and an RE code of 4. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, U.S. Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019299
It states that the SPD code KDG is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 6, by reason of parenthood. Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Absent any evidence of error or injustice related to the separation process and the RE code assignment, there is an insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019307
On 14 December 2011, the Army Physical Disability Agency provided an advisory opinion recommending no relief. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR)) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army acting through the ABCMR. The Army must find a member physically unfit before he can be medically retired or separated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019323
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge (HD). After consulting with counsel, he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. At the time the applicant was discharged an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate for an individual who was discharged for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019324
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records are not available for review. A review of the available records failed to show any evidence of the FSM being awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019329
The applicant requests correction of his service personnel records to show award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. In order to support award of the Purple Heart, the member must have been wounded in action and there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019333
The applicant requests the characterization of his service for initial active duty for training (IADT), completed on 8 May 1998, be changed to honorable. a. Paragraph 4-2h stated that the service of USAR Soldiers who successfully complete a period of IADT to which ordered and who were in an entry-level status would be uncharacterized. Because he was in an entry-level status at the time of his release from active duty, his period of active service was properly determined to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019334
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to a general discharge. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial on 23 June 1980 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. ____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019335
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110019335 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests adjustment of his Federal recognition order for promotion to chief warrant officer two (CW2) from 11 August 2011 to 17 March 2011. Title 10, U.S. Code, sections 571b and 12241b introduce a requirement that all WO appointments and promotions to chief warrant officer grades in the ARNG be made by the President of the United States.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019336
On 11 May 1960, having determined that the applicant was unsuitable for further military service, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 by reason of unsuitability and directed that he be furnished a General Discharge Certificate. The applicant was accordingly discharged on 26 January 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019342
The applicant requests correction of Item 3 (Grade, Rate or Rank) his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was released from active duty (REFRAD) as a sergeant (E-5). It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of REFRAD, retirement or discharge. His records show he was REFRAD in the rank and pay grade of specialist four (E-4) on 7 August 1965 and this information is properly shown on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019345
It shows that during the applicant's tenure of assignment in the RVN, his unit, 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, was cited for award of the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 1 July-13 November 1968 by Department of the Army GO (DAGO) 31, dated 1969 and the RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period 19 December 1968-28 June 1969 by DAGO 43, dated 1970. In this case, the evidence of record clearly shows the applicant was assigned to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019353
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) from 6 May to 28 August 2009. It states for: * block 12f enter the total amount of foreign service completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214 * block 18 for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, the statement "Service in (Name of Country...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019358
He wants his DD Form 214 to only reflect his honorable discharge, as there is no evidence of treatment for a personality disorder. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, provided the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Item 1 of the DD Form 214 will contain the name taken from the Soldier's military personnel record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019363
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. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents that must be prepared for Soldiers on retirement, discharge, release from active duty service, or control of the Active Army. ; b. Paragraph 3-7b state that a general discharge (GD) is a separation under honorable conditions issued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019366
On 15 May 1980, the applicant was notified by his commander that he was being considered for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsuitability. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows: * his service was characterized as under honorable conditions (general) * he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13 * he was AWOL from 5 to 14 April 1980 10. There is no evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019371
There is no record the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Title 10, U.S. Code, chapter 61, provides the Secretaries of the Military Departments with authority to retire or discharge a member if they find the member unfit to perform military duties because of physical disability. Service members who are determined to be unfit for duty due to disability are either separated from the military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019373
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * His foreign service in Kosovo, Afghanistan (two periods), and Iraq * All awards associated with his foreign service * Additional awards and certificates he received 2. Section VIII (Awards and Decorations) of his ERB shows the: * Army Achievement Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) * National Defense Service Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019374
The applicant states: * the Oregon Army National Guard (ORARNG) did not follow a consistent policy of interpreting Army Regulations when they reduced him after retirement * he was promoted to the rank of E-9 and served successfully on active duty in this rank * after successfully completing Phase I of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Course (USASMC) his unit was deployed to Iraq * he did not attend Phase II of the course because his brigade issued a policy letter stating no Soldier would be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019380
The applicant requests his foreign service on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 5 November 1987 be corrected to show he served 22 months overseas. He completed 2 years, 11 months, and 28 days of active service. There is no evidence in his military records, and he has submitted no evidence to show he served 22 months in Germany.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019385
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the AAM for meritorious service during his tour of duty in Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 29 January 1985 to 28 January 1988 and b. adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019386
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to honorable. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019387
His unit commander recommended approval of his request with a general discharge. 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. 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.