ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020627
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110020627 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * she would like her husband buried at the Roseburg National Cemetery * the FSM received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Marine Corps on 8 September 1981 * the FSM chose to join the U.S. Army after the U.S. Marine Corps because he wanted to be a pilot and the Army promised he would go to flight school * the FSM was tested after he joined the Army and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020628
The applicant requests correction of his date of entry on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 13 January 2007. His record contains: a. a DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment/ Reenlistment Document of the Armed Forces of the U.S.) which shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 14 October 2003. b. a DD Form 1966/1 (Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the U.S.), item 18 (Accession Data) which shows an enlistment, active duty service, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020630
The applicant states: * his discharge under chapter 18 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation) due to overweight was improper * he was unjustly discharged from the Army for failing to meet the body fat standards of Regulation 600-9 (Army Weight Control Program (AWCP)) * his chain of command failed to follow the provisions of the regulation prior to separating him * he should have been medically evaluated to determine if he should have been medically separated due to an injury he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020631
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 9 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of drug abuse rehabilitation failure. 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. Based on his record of indiscipline, the applicant's service clearly does not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020632
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available record does not contain any documentation of her assignments or copies of any of her awards during her period of active service. The record does not contain and the applicant has not provided any documentation to support her contention that she was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the United Nations Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020633
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. His request for correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart was carefully considered; however, it is not supported by the available evidence of record. _______ _X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020639
However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 9 May 1980 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service, Separation Code "JFS", in lieu of court-martial with a character of service of under conditions other than honorable. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. The applicant's argument his discharge should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020642
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 April 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110020642 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Item 18 of his DD Form 214 shows the applicant was deployed to both Afghanistan and Iraq during the period covered by the DD Form 214. The instructions for item 18 state that for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during the period covered by the DD Form 214, the statement "SERVICE IN (name of country deployed) FROM (inclusive dates for example,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020645
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence he was authorized or awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020648
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and criteria concerning individual military awards. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected at this time to show this award and qualification.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020649
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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. In 1992 the applicant requested a correction to his record to show 90 days service in the Congo in 1964.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020655
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 30 May 19XX, not 28 May 19XX. All documents in the applicant's service records reflect his DOB as 28 May 19XX. Absent convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that the applicant's military service records, including his DD Form 214, were correct at the time and there is insufficient evidence to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020657
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110020657 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020658
His records show he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 3 April 1968 through 29 September 1969 and is entitled to correction of 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 3 April 1968 through 29 September 1969, b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020659
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and his social security card with associated documents. During the processing of the applicant's enlistment he completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 7 September 1966, wherein he entered his SSN as "xxx-38-xxxx." Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020660
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, and Army Commendation Medal. United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, General Orders Number 2942, dated 25 May 1970, awarded the applicant the Bronze Star Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) for meritorious service in the RVN from June 1969 to May 1970. A review of the applicant's military service records failed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020669
Living in the homeless shelter triggered his PTSD symptoms and he continued to be hyper vigilant with difficulty sleeping. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 3-7b stated a general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant's letter, dated 16 October 2008, from the VA contending that he experienced symptoms of PTSD subsequent to his service on active duty has been acknowledged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020671
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: * The SSN listed on his DD Form 214 is incorrect * His SSN should be "xxx-x6-xxxx" not "xxx-x7-xxxx" 3. However, his military records are not available.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020673
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he earned the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is authorized for honorable active duty service performed during the following periods: * 27 June 1950 to 27 July 1954 * 1 January 1961-14 August 1974 * 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995 * 11 September 2001 to a Date to be Determined 8. _________x________________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020674
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this unit award; b. records show he served a qualifying period of service for award of the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, he is entitled to one bronze service star for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star; and c. unfortunately, the Board analyst was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020676
On 16 May 1990, the applicant was notified by his commander of the intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for misconduct - conduct unbecoming a military police. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant did not provide any evidence which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020681
His DD Form 214 shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * One overseas service bar * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Badge (M-14) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Badge (M-16) * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with "1960" Device 9. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020682
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. There is no evidence in the applicants official records showing that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020684
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 26 June 1995, the applicant's commander recommended his separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct. There is no indication that the applicant 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 | 20110020685
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states the wounds he received in combat on 25 March 1968 were not submitted for the Purple Heart. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020687
U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided guidelines for award of the Air Medal. To be recommended for award of the Air Medal, an individual must have completed a minimum of 25 category I missions, 50 category II missions, or 100 category III missions. There is no evidence of record other than his DD Form 214 that shows he was recommended for or awarded the Air Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020689
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 April 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110020689 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his award of the Bronze Star Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020694
The applicant requests award of and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Korea Defense Service Medal * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar * Cold War Recognition Certificate 2. His record is void of any evidence and he has not provided any evidence showing he was recommended for or awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. _______ _ X____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020695
The applicant states the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal Second Class should be listed. The applicant provides copies of his DD Forms 214, dated 1955 and 1972; orders awarding him the Bronze Star Medal and the Army Commendation Medal; and a letter transmitting the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal Second Class to him. The applicant's final DD Form 214, dated 31 May 1972, lists his authorized awards as the National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020698
The applicant requests correction of his military service records to show his correct social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-8956." The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSN was correctly recorded on his DD Form 47 upon entry in the Army on 4 May 1966. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020701
Although the DA Form 1059 for the rating period ending 31 July 2007 and orders dated January and June 2008 show his rank as SGT, his records do not contain promotion orders or any other documentation that shows he held this rank at the time of his active duty service from 22 September 2006 to 31 July 2007. In the absence of promotion orders that show he was promoted to the rank of SGT prior to his release from active duty on 31 July 2007, there is insufficient evidence upon which to grant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020704
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. There are no orders for the Air Medal in the available records. There are no orders for the Air Medal in the available records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020705
The applicant requests removal of the officer evaluation report (OER) for the period 20020612-20021115 (12 June 2002-15 November 2002) from his official military personnel file (OMPF). The applicant's appeal to the OSRB was denied based on insufficient evidence of record or evidence provided by the applicant to show the report was in error or unjust. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020708
His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) listed his Service Number; it did not list his SSN. The evidence of records shows the applicant used the SSN of "xx0-xx-xxxx" throughout his military 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 | 20110020711
The civilian medical documents the applicant provided show, in part, the FSM's diagnoses, prognosis, procedures, and follow-on medical care as described below. He was not diagnosed with any medical condition at this time. b. NGB further stated that based on documentation obtained from the Electronic Medical Management Processing System, a diagnosis of the FSM's disease should have been determined while he was on AD, thus found to be in the LOD on 4 March 2012. c. The advisory opinion also...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020721
The applicant states she was discharged for a condition, not a disability. Her DD Form 214 show she was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, based on a physical condition, not a disability, with a general discharge. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting at the time of discharge which disqualify the Soldier from further military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020723
Additionally, item 38 (Record of Assignment) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency rating throughout his military service. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020728
The applicant states he should have been awarded the Purple Heart for combat wounds received and his military medical records will support his request. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. In the absence of official documentary evidence that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, there is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020731
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * his training courses * his letter of commendation 2. His service record does not contain any certificates of training, certificate of completion, or diplomas that show he completed any additional training. With respect to the training courses, there is no evidence in his records and he provides none to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020741
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 April 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110020741 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This Record of Proceedings will be filed in his official military personnel file to provide clarity and to deal with any confusion that may arise regarding the difference in the name under which he performed his military service and was separated vice the name he now uses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020744
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1372, states unless entitled to a higher retired grade under some other provision of law, any member of an Armed Force who is retired for physical disability under section 1201 or section 1204 of this title, or whose name is placed on the TDRL under section 1202 or section 1205 of this title, is entitled to the grade equivalent to the highest of the following: a. the grade of rank in which he is serving on the date when his name is placed on the TDRL or, if his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020749
The applicant states: * he did not receive the proper help from his unit at the time and he was not considered for favorable action * supporting documents prove he does not have the conditions that were affecting him at that time * he has been tested for sleep disorder and the results came back favorable for his anxiety disorder * there were no signs or symptoms as followed by his civilian psychiatrist * his unit was trying to get rid of any Soldier who was not able to deploy and this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020752
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, in the absence of such evidence, there appears to be no basis to grant his request for award of the CIB. 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 Vietnam War.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020754
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 8 March 2005 to show the following awards: * Combat Action Badge (CAB) * Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) in lieu of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) * Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) in lieu of the Overseas Service Ribbon * two Army Superior Unit Awards (ASUA) 2. The applicant contends his DD Form 214 for the period ending 8 March 2005 should...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020758
The applicant provides the following documents: * FSM's Certification of Death * DD Form 1883, dated 19 June 2000 * DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel), dated 25 March 2004 * Divorce Decree, dated 26 July 2000 * Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO), Military Retirement Benefits Agreement, dated 3 July 2001 * DD Form 2762 (Direct Deposit Authorization), dated 15 July 2011 * DD Form 2656-7 (Verification for Survivor Annuity), dated 15 July 2011 * Attorney letter and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020759
The applicant states: * he was passed over for promotion from CW3 to CW4 by the FY2011 CW4 Promotion Selection Board because he had not met the pre-requisites for military education (Chief Warrant Officer Advanced Course (WOAC)) * the FY2011 CW4 Non-AGR Promotion Selection Board did [not] give proper consideration to his packet * he was attending WOAC during the period 28 March 2011 to 29 April 2011 when the FY2011 CW4 Non-AGR Promotion Selection Board began on 12 April 2011 * this should...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020760
He had to request his records from the USAF, but did not receive them until he had been medically retired from COARNG. The applicant completed at least 15 years but less than 20 qualifying years of service for non-regular retirement at the time he was medically disqualified for retention in the ARNG. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Issuing the applicant a Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020765
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110020765 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was released from his first qualifying period of mobilization active duty (REFRAD) on 24 November 2007, and was REFRAD from his second qualifying mobilization on 23 September 2011, while serving in the Ohio Army National Guard. Army policy requires PDMRA to be used during the active duty period in which it was earned and there are no provisions to carry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020773
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Air Medal, Army Service Medal/Ribbon, and Overseas Commemorative Medal. In addition, the evidence of record fails to show the Army Service Medal or Overseas Commemorative Medal is an official U.S. military decoration, medal, or ribbon. The evidence of record shows: a. general orders awarded the applicant the Air Medal, the award is already recorded on his DD Form 214, and no further correction is needed but a copy of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020775
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her military records to show she remained entitled to her reenlistment bonus. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant was mandatorily reassigned to the IRR based on her position becoming overstrength. In accordance with the PDUSD memorandum and the recommendation of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's military records to show she remained entitled to her reenlistment bonus.