ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020186
The applicant requests the Kuwait Liberation Medal - Saudi Arabia and the Kuwait Liberation Medal - Government of Kuwait be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Therefore, the date, 12 September 1995, on his Certificate of Retirement is correct. 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 as follows: a. delete the: * Southwest Asia Service Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020187
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 5 November 1968 (hereafter referred to as his DD Form 214) to show his Social Security Number (SSN)) as 0XX-XX-XXXX instead of 9XX-XX-XXXX and to show his Bronze Star Medal. His DD Form 214, his DD Form 398, and most other documents in his records containing his SSN reflect his SSN as 9XX-XX-XXXX. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020191
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 20 May 1996 to show his rank and grade as staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6, a second award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM), and completion of the Infantry Leaders Course. The applicant provides a DD Form 214, DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), AAM Certificate, and Certificate of Training. There is no evidence in his military record showing he was awarded a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020195
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his primary specialty as that of single channel radio operator and that he served 3 years and 7 months in that military occupational specialty (MOS). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020196
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-X6-XXXX" instead of "XXX-X5-XXXX." 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. His DD Form 47 (Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020197
However, the evidence of record shows he held an administrative MOS and served with his infantry battalion as a clerk typist. There is no evidence in the available records and he did not submit evidence that shows he held an infantry MOS or that he was personally present and under hostile fire while serving in his assigned infantry duty, in an infantry unit that was actively engaged in ground combat with the enemy. Regretfully, in the absence of conclusive evidence that the applicant held...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020198
His complete medical records were not available for review. In the absence of official documentary evidence to corroborate the events that led to his injury, or additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to award him the Purple Heart in this case. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110020198 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020199
A discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. Based on his commission of a serious offense, his service clearly did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel. _______ _ 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 | 20110020204
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to a general discharge (GD). Consulting counsel would advise the member concerning the elements of the offense(s) charged, the type of discharge normally given under the provisions of this chapter, the loss of VA benefits, and the possibility of prejudice in civilian life because of the characterization of such a discharge. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020205
e. Item 31 (Foreign Service) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) records his service in the FRG as from 1 August 1969 to 13 July 1971, a period of 1 year, 11 months, and 13 days. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant served in USAREUR for a period of 1 year, 11 months, and 13 days; however, his DD Form 214 only shows the months and days of this overseas service. ___________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020216
The applicant requests that her discharge for completion of required service at her retention control point be changed to a medical retirement with a 30 percent disability rating. She states, in effect, that she should have had a medical evaluation board (MEB)/ physical evaluation board (PEB) resulting in a medical retirement instead of her expiration term of service for reaching her retention control point. Title 10, U.S. Code, chapter 61, provides disability retirement or separation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020225
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) to honorable. A characterization of under honorable conditions may be issued only when the reason for the Soldier's separation specifically allows such characterization. The character reference letters provided by the applicant fail to show his discharge was unjust and should be upgraded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020230
The applicant requests her narrative reason for separation be changed from personality disorder to hardship. Army Regulation 635-200 states Soldiers on active duty may be discharged or released because of genuine dependency or hardship. ___________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 | 20110020231
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 3 September 2003 to show the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). The applicant's military records show he entered active duty from the U.S. Army Reserve in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on 29 January 2003. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the GWOTEM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020233
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. While it is understandable the applicant desires to have his military records changed to show the SSN on the social security card he provided, there is not a sufficiently compelling reason for compromising the integrity of the Armys records at this late date. _________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020234
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 27 August 1998. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 5 (Date of Birth) on his DD Form 214 to show the DOB shown on his birth certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020236
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army of Occupation Medal is awarded for service of 30 consecutive days at a normal post of duty in a qualifying location.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020237
However, on 2 January 1975, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial, with issuance of a DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate). However, many Soldiers were enlisted at a young age and went on to complete their enlistments and receive honorable discharges. At the time, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate for Soldiers separated for the good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020266
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of retirement as 5 June 2003. On 5 June 2003, he was completely retired and now wants his DD Form 214 corrected to show he retired in 2003. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant was placed on the TDRL on 4 June 1998.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020270
The applicant states he was recently denied an exception to policy request for relief from the termination - with recoupment - of his CSRB that he received in 2008 by the Army National Guard (ARNG) Incentives Branch. On 13 December 2008, he executed a CSRB Officer/warrant Officer Agreement - Army Reserve Components wherein he agreed that in connection with his assignment to B Troop, 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry, a unit of the Selected Reserve and an AOC designated as critical for a CSRB. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020272
The applicant states: a. d. He was boarded by a Federal Recognition Board (FRB) on 10 February 2011 and promoted on State orders on 10 February 2011, with a DOR of 31 March 2011. e. The State officer personnel manager forwarded the appropriate documents to the NGB on 14 February 2011 for issuance of Federal Recognition orders for finalizing his promotion as approved by the FRB f. This delay pending development of staffing procedures resulted in his DOR being 6 September 2011, as compared to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020273
The DD Form 214 issued at that time shows he completed 4 years, 7 months, and 21 days of creditable active duty service. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's HOR was identified as "Sewell, New Jersey" at the time of his initial enlistment and during his reenlistment processing as shown on the two DD Forms 4 contained in his OMPF. Accordingly, his HOR is correctly documented throughout his military record and there is no basis upon which to grant the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020282
Informed the applicant he was disenrolled from the ROTC program under the provisions of Army Regulation 145-1, paragraph 3-43a(15) by reason of breach of contract failure to disclose a disqualifying medical condition (generalized anxiety and panic disorder). He was discharged from the UTARNG and as a Reserve of the Army on 20 July 2010 under the provisions of National Guard Regulation 600-200 (Enlisted Personnel Management), paragraph 6-35b(5), by reason of disenrollment from the Senior...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020290
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 AR2002077189 on 17 December 2002. Additionally, Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 states that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. c. In the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020295
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant states he was never issued the Purple Heart for the shell fragment wound he received during his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). The available medical evidence clearly shows that at the time of the applicant's separation from active duty he did not claim nor did the physician make note of any scar on the left side of the applicant's thorax.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020297
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There are no orders in the applicant's Official Military Personnel File awarding him the Purple Heart. There is no evidence of record to show the applicant was wounded or awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020301
However, her record contains a duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows she was discharged from the Army on 16 April 1982 under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial, with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. The applicant's request for an upgrade of her separation code was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020302
It states the Purple Heart is awarded to members wounded in action and states that in order to award the Purple Heart, there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. Although he completed 3 years of continuous active service and he was honorably released from active duty, he was found guilty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020303
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service during the Lebanon Intervention from 1 July to 1 November 1958. There is no evidence of record showing the applicant served in Lebanon. _____________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 | 20110020305
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she received an honorable discharge and to amend item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation). b. Paragraph 3-7b(1) stated a general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions of an individual whose military record was not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020308
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-x20x instead of xxx-xx-x02x. Therefore, his SSN should be corrected at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from his DD Form 214 the current SSN entry and replacing it with the SSN as shown on his Social Security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020309
Now, as an older man, he regrets having a discharge UOTHC on his record. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) paragraph 2-9, provides that the Board begins its consideration of each case with the presumption of administrative regularity.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020314
The applicant requests upgrade of her general discharge to an honorable discharge 2. On 14 June 1995, the applicant was notified by the company commander of his intent to recommend her separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, paragraph 14-12(b) for a pattern of misconduct with a general discharge. On 7 July 1995, the separation authority approved the discharge action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020319
She applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of her discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) states: a. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, provided the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPN codes to be entered on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020325
BOARD DATE: 17 April 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110020325 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Orders Number 201-0028, Headquarters, National Training Center and Fort Irwin, Fort Irwin, CA, dated 20 July 2011, show the applicant was released from duty because of a physical disability incurred while entitled to basic pay and under conditions that permitted his placement on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) with a 70 percent rating, under Title 10, United States Code...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020327
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 22 March 1977 to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-xxx9" instead of "xxx-xx-xxx4." Therefore, lacking convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, was correct at the time, and there is insufficient evidence to grant him relief in this case. ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020328
The applicant states his DD Form 214 doesn't reflect his valor awards or unit awards for service in Vietnam with the 1st Cavalry Division in 1968-1969. His records contain no evidence of court-martial convictions. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 9 August 1967 to 13 March 1969 * deleting the Bronze Star Medal and Vietnam Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020340
On 5 January 1981, the applicants company commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separation), chapter 14, for misconduct, frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, stated a general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. He provided no evidence or argument to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020342
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. He acknowledged he understood if his discharge request were approved he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions. While the VA may have told him his first service from 28 August 1978 to a date in 1984 was considered honorable for VA benefit purposes, this in no way affects the characterization of service of his final period of enlistment, in which his DD Form 214 shows was characterized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020346
On 14 April 2009, he dated and signed his application for appointment as a USAR warrant officer. As such, in view of the facts of this case and based on the recommendations of the applicant's chain of command, it would be appropriate and serve the interest of justice to correct his record by showing the applicant's OAB agreement was completed on 14 April 2009, the same date he applied for warrant officer, and that he is entitled to receive his OAB effective 5 November 2010, the date he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020347
On 17 September 2009, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 14-12c of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), by reason of misconduct - commission of a serious offense (testing positive for cocaine). On 27 October 2009, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of misconduct -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020351
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the Army Good Conduct Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and that he be presented with the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending his DD Form 214 to show he was awarded the: * Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020352
Chapter 10, in effect at the time, stated that a member who had committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Although an honorable or general discharge was authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally considered appropriate. Discharges under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, are voluntary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020353
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), which was created upon his entry on active duty, shows his SN as "xx xx2 xxx." 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 to show the number "2" as the fifth digit in his service number as shown on his DA Form 20.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020354
The applicant's Report of Mental Status Evaluation, dated 11 November 1971, shows he was cleared for administrative discharge and he had no significant mental illness. On 20 November 1971, the applicant was discharged accordingly. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing him a new DD Form 214 showing his character of service as honorable and an Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 20 November 1971, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020355
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show the correct year of his date of birth (DOB). The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020358
His DD Form 214 shows that he returned to the United States on or about 27 November 1969. Based on the available evidence his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of one Purple Heart. 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 Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 2 July 1968 through 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020359
Item 3 (Social Security Number) of his DD Form 214 shows the TIN as entered on his DD Form 4. It appears he did not have his SSN when he was enlisted and he was issued the TIN currently shown on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following entry to item 30 of his DD Form 214: Social Security Number: (enter the SSN shown on his Form SSA-2458) 2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020360
The applicant's unit commander notified him she 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), chapter 14, for commission of a serious offense: positive urinalysis, receiving an Article 15, suspension of driving privileges for driving under the influence, two adverse counseling statements, and receiving a bar to reenlistment. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020364
His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, by reason of "admin discharge conduct triable by court-martial." On 1 March 1985, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive...