ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020777
Once an MEB determines the Soldier fails medical retention standards, the Soldier is referred to a PEB. The SPD code of "JFL" is the correct code for members separating under the provisions of paragraph 4-24b(3) of Army Regulation 635-40 by reason of "Disability, Severance Pay." The evidence further shows that a PEB ultimately determined the applicant was unfit for service and he should be discharged with severance pay under the provisions of paragraph 4-24b(3) of Army Regulation 635-40.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020779
The contested report was signed as follows: * rater - CPT M on 27 April 2009 * intermediate rater - MAJ B on 4 May 2009 * senior rater - MAJ C on 4 May 2009 * rated officer - applicant on 4 May 2009 f. The original OER was changed due to unlawful command influence by altering the honesty of the report by his entire rating chain. This officer also focused downward on our subordinate companies in helping them develop their own internal systems to facilitate better services for their Soldier's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020781
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. The evidence of record confirms the applicant entered active duty and he served under SSN "xxx-xx-x8xx" as listed on his DD Form 398, DA Form 20, and the majority of documents and orders in his MPRJ, as corroborated and confirmed by the SSN card provided by the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020782
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he applied for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program in order to transfer his education benefits to his dependents before he retired from active duty on 31 December 2009. The applicant's request that his record be corrected to show he applied for and the Army approved transferring his benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his dependents prior to his retirement from active duty on 31 December 2009 has been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020787
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his service in Iraq and by awarding him the appropriate awards, medals, and decorations for this period. It is appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show at: a. item 12f, 00 10 26; b. item 13, in addition to the awards listed, award of the Good Conduct Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Driver and Mechanic Badge with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020790
The applicant, a retired chief warrant officer and holder of a legal authorization from the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests the following: * correction of the FSMs DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his rank as a sergeant first class (SFC) instead of private first class (PFC) * a new bronze plaque for the FSMs tombstone that shows his rank as SFC 2. The FSMs military records are not available to the Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020792
The record shows at the time of retirement he elected spouse and child SBP coverage. The evidence of record confirms the applicant made a valid spouse and children SBP election upon his initial retirement for disability in 1989, and that the spouse portion of the coverage was suspended in September 1994 leaving child only coverage in place. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020796
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant voluntarily requested discharge from the Army in lieu of trial by court-martial. ___________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 | 20110020797
His enlistment contract contains a DA Form 3286-59 (Statement for Enlistment United States Army Enlistment Option), dated 17 March 1988. His records contain two DA Forms 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 17 November 1988 and 1 December 1988. However, the separation authority may direct a general discharge if such is merited by the Soldier's overall record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020800
To be eligible for testing and award of the Expert Infantryman Badge, a Soldier must be in an active Army status and must have an infantry or special forces specialty. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form to show award of the Expert Infantryman Badge. _______ _ __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 | 20110020802
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110020802 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 20 September 2009, after signing a DCSS, he was separated with an honorable discharge due to completion of required active service and assigned an SPD Code of "KBK" and an RE Code of "3." Based on the available evidence the applicant was appropriately assigned an SPD Code of "KBK" and an RE Code of "3" due to the DCSS that he signed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020803
The applicant provides his WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation - Certificate of Service). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The available evidence does not show the applicant held an infantry specialty or that he was assigned to an infantry unit during his service in WWII.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020806
The applicant requests his Army Commendation Medal, awarded for actions at the Pentagon on 11 September 2001, be upgraded to a Soldier's Medal. He states he did nothing less, nor nothing more, than those who received the Soldier's Medal for 11 September 2001. The applicant submitted the citation for the award of the Soldier's Medal to Captain O____r for his actions on 11 September 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020812
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to his children. f. The opinion indicates that Brigadier General A____ did make a TEB request for transfer before his retirement. The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to his children.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020813
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110020813 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, the Board recommends that Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by revoking Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, Permanent Orders Number 317-30, dated 13 November 2005, and removing these orders from his OMPF and not filing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020814
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Section VI (Remarks) of his DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States) shows the entry "2 year of JROTC verified" and that the applicant enlisted in accordance with Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program), chapter 2, Table 2-3, Rule B-1, in the rank/grade of PV2/E-2. Chapter 2 contains guidance on the preparation of the DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020816
The applicant requests an adjustment of his retirement date from 31 July 2009 to a later date that will allow him to qualify for the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) under the provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his dependent. The policy states, in part, that those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are, by law, not eligible to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits because their last day of duty will be 31 July 2009 and they will transfer to the Retired List on 1 August 2009. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020819
Three options are available: (A) elect to decline enrollment and choose at age 60 whether to start SBP participation; (B) elect that a beneficiary receive an annuity if they die before age 60 but delay payment of it until the date of the member's 60th birthday; (C) elect that a beneficiary receive an annuity immediately upon their death if before age 60. The applicant's DD Form 1883 shows he enrolled in the RCSBP for spouse and children coverage on 10 December 1996. He is further advised...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020821
The applicant states he was not given a medical evaluation board (MEB) at the time of his discharge. He was evaluated and medically cleared for discharge from the medical center on the same day. A commander may approve separation under this chapter on the basis of other physical or mental conditions not amounting to disability and excluding conditions appropriate for separation processing under Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020822
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge (UOTHC) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant's request that his UOTHC discharge should be upgraded to an honorable discharge was carefully considered and it was determined that there is insufficient evidence to support this request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020823
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. The Joint Alternate Service Board established by Presidential Proclamation 4313 reviewed the applicant's official records and determined that he would be required to serve 21 months of alternate service. He also understood: * he must report to his State Director of Selective Service for alternate service within 15 days of discharge * satisfactory completion of such service would be acknowledged by issuance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020828
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. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate. Further, the available evidence indicates the applicants 3 days of AWOL was not his last offense.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020829
This lost time is recorded in different locations as either AWOL or military confinement; the specifics are not of record. The record does not contain and the applicant has not provided any evidence that he "suffered severely" from a race riot at Fort Riley on 4 July 1970. The record does not contain and the applicant has not provided any evidence that his discharge was the result of racial discrimination or that race was a factor in either the decision to discharge him or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020830
His DD Form 214 shows award of the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * two overseas service bars * Army Commendation Medal * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar 4. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020831
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). (Date of Birth (DOB)) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show 30 October 1953 instead of 31 October 1953. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020838
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his foreign service in Korea. On 13 January 2010, he was issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) that added award of the National Defense Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020842
His DD Form 214 shows he is authorized the following awards: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Purple Heart * Bronze Star Medal 12. 15. Review of his Official Military Personnel File failed to reveal any additional orders awarding him the Purple Heart or Bronze Star Medal. 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,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020846
He wants to thank the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) for awarding him the Purple Heart and addition of the award to his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States). On 3 May 2011, the Board recommended awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 18 September 1950. The available evidence to include the documents the applicant provided are insufficient to show he was wounded or injured as a result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020847
The applicant provides: * Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) * Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Military Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) * Honorable Discharge Certificate * Oath of Reenlistment * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 shows the entries: * SERVICE IN IRAQ 20091115-20100804 * MEMBER HAS NOT COMPLETED FIRST FULL TERM OF SERVICE * NOTHING FOLLOWS 5. Although his service personnel records do not contain a reenlistment document,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020849
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 February 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110020849 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He provided a DA Form 638, dated 9 October 2009, which shows he was recommended for award of the BSM for meritorious service during the period 15 May 2009 to 30 April 2010. The applicant provided a letter, dated 7 October 2011, to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in response to the Army Decorations Branch's letter which states: a. the reason he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020853
On 9 September 1981, he consulted with counsel and he voluntarily requested discharge 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. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Chapter 10 provides that a member who has committed an offense or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020854
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. Discharges under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, are voluntary requests for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial. Based on his record of indiscipline, his service clearly did not meet the standards of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020855
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 20 December 1971 to show: * Two awards of the Purple Heart * Three awards of the Bronze Star Medal with V Device * Two awards of the Army Commendation Medal with V Device 2. His DA Form 20 shows in: * item 31 (Foreign Service), he served in Vietnam from 28 April 1969 to 1 April 1970 * item 33 (Appointments and Reductions), he was promoted to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020860
General Orders awarded the applicant the ARCOM for: meritorious service in support of United States objectives in the Republic of Vietnam during the period October 1966 to August 1967 while serving as a member of Headquarters and Service Battery, 6th Battalion, 29th Artillery, 4th Infantry Division. The applicant claims he should be awarded the CIB because he was an RTO in an infantry unit and was present when the unit engaged in active ground combat. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020864
c. The medical documentation indicated the applicant required ADL assistance following his surgery. A letter from the Office of SGLI, dated 17 December 2009, shows his claim for hospitalization due to other traumatic injuries and the loss of ADL due to other traumatic injuries could not be approved. The fact that the applicant required major medical care and support immediately following two motor vehicle accidents occurring in October and December 2008 is not disputed; however, conclusive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020865
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to add the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge, Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), and United Nations Service Medal (UNSM). Army Regulation 600-65 (Service Medals), in effect at the time, stated the AGCM was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for the first...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020876
While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicants failure to timely file. However the DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) he was issued shows he was discharged on 18 October 1966, under the provisions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020877
Following counseling, the applicant submitted a voluntary written request for discharge 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. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant provides a letter of inquiry indicating that: * Between 2005...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020880
The applicant requests, in effect, his Army Achievement Medal be upgraded to an Army Commendation Medal. The applicant provides copies of: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Army Commendation Medal Certificate * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) * proposed citation for Army Commendation Medal CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The Commander, 3d Squadron, 2d Armored Cavalry Regiment recommended the award be downgraded to the Army Achievement Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020882
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A review of his record shows his service number, and his SSN with the seventh digit of "3," were used throughout his military service with the exception of two documents. A review of his record shows the seventh digit of his SSN of "2" appears on the following two forms: * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 12 December 1966 * DA Form 348 (Equipment Operator's Qualification Record),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020884
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) to show he is authorized the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC). An award of CIB or the Combat Medical Badge is considered to be a citation in orders. The available evidence shows he is authorized award of the BSM based on his CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020888
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his deployment to Afghanistan and the appropriate service ribbon. Therefore, he is entitled to the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze service star and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020891
There is no evidence of record which shows he served in Korea during the period 27 June 1950 to 27 July 1954. No evidence shows the applicant served in Korea during the period 27 June 1950 to 27 July 1954. There is no evidence of record and the applicant has provided no evidence which shows he served a period of qualifying service in Korea for award of the Korean Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020897
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, United States Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to follow when taking action on applications from former service members discharged under Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) or prior policies. When appropriate,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020899
The applicant states: a. once commissioned, an officer's service in the SMP will count towards retirement and a higher rate of pay; b. he was a non-scholarship ROTC/SMP participant in the Arkansas Army National Guard (ARARNG) while enrolled in the University of Arkansas from 11 December 1982 to 10 May 1984; c. based on his ROTC service and participation in the SMP, he is entitled to 1 year and 5 months additional service credit, compensation for this service towards his retirement, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020900
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110020900 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect, that he was promoted to the rank of CW4 on 21 April 2011 in orders published by the Pennsylvania Army National Guard (PAARNG), which was his promotion eligibility date; however, due to unannounced changes that needed to be corrected in the warrant officer promotion protocol dated 7 January 2011, which caused the backlog in warrant officer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020901
The applicant requests movement of the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) he received on 25 October 2006 from the performance section of his official military personnel file (OMPF) to the restricted section or placement of his DA Form 2627 in his local file at his unit. The decision to file the original DA Form 2627 in the performance or restricted section of the OMPF will be made by the imposing commander at the time NJP is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020904
The NGB again denied the request and the KSARNG notified the applicant of this denial and his option to apply to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. Army National Guard Selected Reserve Incentive Policy (07-06), dated 10 August 2007; and Education and Incentives Operation Messages 10-007, dated 11 January 2010; and 10-017, dated 27 April 2010 state that for an aviation warrant officer eligibility requirements for SRIP include completion of an OAB addendum prior to or at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020908
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his deployment dates in Kuwait/Iraq and any awards and decorations to which he may be entitled for this service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) is awarded to members who have served in direct support of OIF. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020911
Her DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows she was promoted as follows: * PV1- 23 December 1988 * PV2- 22 August 1989 * PFC - no entry * SPC - 16 February 1990 7. With regard to the rank/grade of E-1 recorded on the applicants DD Form 214; she enlisted in the USAR as a PV1 on 23 December 1988 and was promoted to PV2 on 22 August 1989. Additionally, the characterization of service for USAR Soldiers who successfully complete a period of IADT and are in entry level status is...