ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019640
The applicant requests, in effect, award of active duty (AD) retirement points from 25 February 1997 to 19 February 1999. His Chronological Statement of Retirement Points, dated 6 September 2011, shows he was awarded inactive duty (IDT) points for the retirement years ending 24 January 1998 and 24 January 1999. His Chronological Statement of Retirement, dated 6 September 2011, shows he earned an average of 48 points for inactive duty training, 57 points for AD points, and 15 membership...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019664
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019665
c. A bronze service star is authorized to be worn on the Parachutist Badge to denote a Soldier's participation in a combat parachute jump and orders are required to confirm award of these badges. The evidence clearly shows the applicant was not an infantryman, he was a field artillery officer, and he was not eligible for the Combat Infantryman Badge. It is regrettable that he did not notice the missing awards before his copies of the awards were stolen; however, there is no evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019667
The applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial was administratively correct and in conformance with applicable regulations; c. The type of discharge directed and the reasons for separation were appropriate considering all the facts of the case; and d. The applicant's second enlistment included 745 days of AWOL making this service unsatisfactory,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019671
Concerning the applicant's Vietnam Service Medal: * his DD Form 214 showed only the Vietnam Service Medal * his record indicated he was entitled to 4 bronze service stars to be affixed to the medal * the original ROP (Docket Number AR20110000274) deleted the medal without bronze service stars, then added the medal with 4 bronze service stars * a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) accomplished the correction on 20 October 2011 The applicant's Vietnam Service Medal with 4 bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019678
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his Iraq Campaign Medal and other awards he has received. There is no evidence of record showing the applicant received an additional Meritorious Service Medal or a 4th Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the following awards from item 13 of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019680
On 1 June 2009, the company commander notified the applicant of contemplated separation with a general discharge under honorable conditions due to a pattern of misconduct. The VA, however, is not required by law to determine medical unfitness for further military service. The applicant's mental health evaluation indicated that he was responsible for his behavior and that there was no evidence of PTSD or TBI at that time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019693
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. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019695
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3, paragraph 6d states that Department of the Army General Orders Number 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam, and its subordinate units, during the period 20 July 1965 to 28 March 1973. All units in Vietnam were awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation during his period of service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019696
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. On 15 May 1974, the applicants commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel, paragraph 13-5a (1) for unfitness due to his frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with military authorities. He departed Thailand on 5 June 1974 and he was transferred to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019697
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants DA Form 2 (Personnel Qualification Record-Part I), prepared on 28 February 1989, contains entries indicating the applicant held the rank and pay grade of SP4/E-4 which he attained on 1 June 1987. However, there is insufficient evidence to support this claim.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019698
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed his discharge under other than honorable conditions. _______ _ 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 | 20110019700
The applicant requests a reconsideration of his request for an upgrade of his general discharge to honorable. However, the separation authority could direct a general discharge if such were merited by the member's overall record. With the exception of the applicant's claim that he was advised by the Justice Department to submit a request for reconsideration based on current laws, the applicant has not provided any additional evidence or argument that was not previously considered by the ABCMR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019701
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record contains a properly constituted DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged, on 3 September 1974, under the provisions of paragraph 13-5a(1), Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), by reason of frequent involvement in incidences of a discreditable nature with civil and military authorities," and that he was issued a UD. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019703
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 qualified period of active duty enlisted service. GO awarded him the Army Commendation Medal which is not shown on his DD Form 214; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019705
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. On 3 November 1977, the appropriate authority approved his request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 with an Under Other than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019706
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. Chapter 13 provides for the separation of a Soldier when it is determined that he/she is unqualified for further military service because of unsatisfactory performance. The applicant's records show he was discharged for failing to pass two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019707
However, his record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 30 March 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, by reason of for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial, with an undesirable discharge. The applicants request for upgrade of his discharge was carefully considered and it was determined there is insufficient evidence to support his request. Records show he was 17 years, 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019709
The applicant requests removal of the 10 days of lost time from his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) ending on 27 November 1970. Item 26a (Non-Pay Periods Time Lost) of his DD Form 214 shows he was absent from 15 to 25 April 1970. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the RA on 14 May 1968 and he was released from active duty on 27 November 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019713
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct middle name. He provides his Certificate of Live Birth that shows his middle name as Bowen. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army under the middle name of Bowen. There is no evidence he used any other middle name during his period of service. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019714
In December 1974, the unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action on him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unfitness. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged on 30 December 1974 with a general discharge in accordance with the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, by reason of unsuitability-character or behavior...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019716
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant provided an SSN with the last four digits of "3512" at the time of enlistment in 1981 and he served under that SSN for his entire period of service. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document which confirms his current SSN will be filed in his official military personnel file (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019717
On 11 March 1976, the applicant's commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 5-39 (TDP). There is no evidence in the available records which indicate the applicant was diagnosed and/or treated for swine flu during his military service. Headquarters, Department of the Army, message, DAPC-MPE, dated 1 August 1973, subject: Evaluation and Discharge of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019718
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 April 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110019718 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-3630." Although the applicant's SSN appears as both "xxx-xx-5370" and "xxx-xx-3630" in his military personnel records the applicants pay records list his SSN as xxx-xx-3630. It appears the SSN listed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019720
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He also served a qualifying period of service for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with "1960" Device and should have his DD Form 214 corrected to show award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 by: a. adding to item 24 the Army Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019722
He states the BSM was awarded but is not listed on his DD Form 214. His record is void of documentation showing he was awarded the BSM during his service in Vietnam. ___________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019728
The applicant requests reconsideration of his request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the requested social security number (SSN). The evidence of record shows the applicant primarily used SSN "XXX-XX-2124" as his SSN throughout his period of service; however, there are documents in his record that show the requested SSN "XXX-XX-7244." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019737
Further, it lists his known conditions as: * PTSD * Depression * Obstructive sleep apnea * Left foot and ankle pain * Right shoulder pain c. He was given an Acknowledgement of Notification of Medial Unfitness for Retention and Election of Options with the following elections: * Reassignment to the Retired Reserve with 20 qualifying service * Reassignment to the Retired Reserve with early qualification of eligibility based on at least 15 years but less than 20 qualifying years * Honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019738
The applicant requests correction of his Reentry (RE) code of 3 to a more favorable RE code so he may reenter the military. The applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 20 October 2009. The SPD/RE Cross Reference Table in effect at the time of the applicant's separation established an RE code of 3 as the proper RE code to assign Soldiers separated with an SPD code of "JFV."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019740
There is no evidence in the FSM official military records showing that the FSM was wounded as a result of hostile action by enemy forces while he was in the Army. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. the Silver Star is awarded for gallantry in action against the enemy. There is no evidence in the FSMs official military record showing he was wounded as a result of hostile action by enemy forces while he was in the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019741
The applicant requests upgrade of his discharge to honorable. However, he provides a properly-completed DD Form 214 that shows, on 3 February 1997, he received an under other than honorable conditions discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. On 14 January 1999, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied a request from the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019744
He provides a copy of HRC Military Awards Branch Approved Unit Awards (page 3) that shows the 1st Battalion, 32nd Armor, 1st Cavalry Division, was awarded the Valorous Unit Award for the period 15 to 25 February 1991. The evidence of record shows the applicant was assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 32nd Armor, 1st Cavalry Division, from 14 April 1987 through 30 December 1991. a. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show the Valorous Unit Award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019751
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 April 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110019751 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to an honorable or a general discharge. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019753
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 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. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019755
The applicant requests that his uncharacterized discharge be upgraded to an honorable or general discharge. It states that medical proceedings must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate military medical authorities within 6 months of initial active duty training which would have temporarily or permanent disqualified the member for entry into military service had it been detected at the time of enlistment. The applicants contentions that his condition was caused...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019756
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests: * an upgrade of his under other than honorable condition discharge to a general discharge * correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to list his foreign service in Grenada 2. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019757
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Accordingly, on 17 July 1969, he was transferred to Fort Lewis, Washington where he was discharged that date under the provisions of Army regulation 635-212, for unfitness due to frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with military authorities and the issuance of an undesirable discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019759
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show two awards of the Purple Heart (PH) and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). However, the applicant has not provided, and the records do not contain evidence, to show that he was awarded two awards of the PH. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019761
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 13 March 1933 instead of 13 March 1953. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 10 of his DD Form 214 the entry "13 Mar 53" * adding to item 10 of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019762
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. In support of his request he provides a statement, dated 20 August 2011, from an individual who states he was a company medic who treated the applicant for a head wound during August or September 1968. _________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 | 20110019766
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. The applicant's complete military record is not available to the Board for review. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show his DOB as 27 December 1935.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019767
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. On 5 August 1986, the CG approved his request and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019768
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within six months of the Soldiers initial entrance on active duty, that the condition would have permanently or temporarily disqualified the Soldier for entry into the military service had it been detected at the time, and the medical condition does not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019769
The applicant, the sister of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, correction of the late FSM's record to show he was killed in action against an enemy of the United States or as a result of an act of any such enemy or opposing forces. The personal statements also state four of the members wounded that day were awarded the Purple Heart but the FSM and one other member, who were initially listed as missing in action, were not awarded the Purple Heart. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019770
d. DFAS records show he had an eligible "spouse" beneficiary for the entire period he paid into the SBP; therefore, neither he nor his children are entitled to a refund of the SBP premiums. Spousal concurrence is needed only when a married person elects to provide an annuity for his spouse at less than the maximum level or to provide an annuity for a dependent child but not for his spouse. Records show that on 20 March 1978, although he had both a wife and dependent children, the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019772
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The applicant states his award of the BSM was not added to his DD Form 214. While the sincerity of the applicant's claim that he was awarded the BSM for his service in Vietnam is not in question, there is no evidence of record and he did not provide the required evidence in the form of orders awarding him the BSM to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019774
This letter stated: a. the 20-year letter and SBP election package had been sent to her by certified mail and was signed for by J____ H____; b. the certified receipt told the analyst working the FSM's case that she received the 20-year letter and the necessary information to complete the DD Form 1883 (SBP Election Certificate); c. the letter went on to say that if the information was in error, the FSM should call or fax AR-PERSCOM so that a copy of the FSM's 20-year letter and SBP booklet...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019775
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Vietnam Service Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge 9. Review of The Adjutant General's Office, Casualty Division's Vietnam casualty listing does not show the applicant's name as a casualty. The evidence of record does not show the applicant was disqualified from receiving the first award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019778
U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) governed the military awards program in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. In light of his overall record of service, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of active Federal service from 28 September 1967 to 12 March 1969 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110019779
This memorandum stated: a. the applicant submitted an official request for the recoupment of 15.5 days of personal leave that was surrendered upon release from active duty on 14 November 2008; and b. while under the BG's command in SOCKOR the applicant was unable to utilize all of his accrued leave due the following mitigating circumstances: * The applicant was awaiting the disposition of his case with the Department of the Army Selective Continuation Board * Personnel shortages in his...