ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020912
The applicant requests his foreign service in Vietnam be recognized. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The applicant states he served a period of TDY in Vietnam and requests his records be corrected to show this service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020920
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge. On 8 March 1984, he was informed that the Army Discharge Review Board had denied his request for a change in the character of and/or reason for his discharge. _______ _ _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 | 20110020921
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be granted an exception to policy to the Post-9/11 GI Bill that will allow him to transfer his education benefits to his dependents. Individuals had to be serving on active duty at the time benefits were transferred and there is no record of such a transfer being made, of his attempting to make such a transfer or being given false information by a reliable source about the rules of transferring education benefits. Additionally, had he attempted to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020924
a. Paragraph 1-6 states the EFMP allows AHRC to consider the special education and medical needs of exceptional family members during the assignment process and reassigns Soldiers, when readiness does not require a specific reassignment, to an area where the family member's needs can be accommodated. The evidence shows the applicant complied with his assignment instructions and reported to Fort Huachuca as directed; however, he left his family in Hawaii due to his wife's enrollment in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020925
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 19 November 1980, the applicant consulted with legal 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 based on the charge of being AWOL in excess of 30 days. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020927
The applicant contends he should be awarded the CIB and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award and the Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows he was assigned to 2 different infantry units during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. Awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), for the period 14 May 1969 through 22 March 1971; and c. Amending item 24 of his DD Form 214 by deleting the "Vietnam Service Medal" and adding the: * Combat Infantryman Badge * Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020928
The applicant provides: * Undated letter from her therapist * Letter, dated 15 August 2011, from her commanding officer * Election of option form * DVA and service medical records CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 13 August 2010, she requested an honorable discharge from the USAR. However, she elected to be discharged from the USAR rather than a duty related MEB/PEB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020929
The applicant states he completed the required years of qualifying Reserve service for transfer to the Retired Reserve in 1999. The applicant was also informed he could apply to the ABCMR to request transfer to the Retired Reserve. Despite the absence of a timely request by the applicant to transfer to the Retired Reserve, based on the evidence of record, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's records to show he requested transfer to the Retired Reserve, effective 15 March 2000.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020930
A PEB evaluated his available medical records on 18 August 2009 to reconsider his condition of asthma. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Chapter 3 prescribes basic eligibility for prior-service applicants for enlistment and includes a list of Armed Forces RE codes: a. RE-1 applies to Soldiers completing their terms of active service who are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020933
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Decorations and 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 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 is entitled to the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 11 July 1968 through 4 March 1970 and correction of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020936
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Afghanistan Campaign Medal * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * Global war on Terrorism Service Medal 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 12f of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020940
A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of Reserve service. 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. Although she retired on 31 July 2009, 1 day prior to the implementation of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020942
The SPD code of "MBK" is the correct code for Soldiers REFRAD for completion of required active service under the provisions of chapter 4, Army Regulation 635-200. This code is used for RA Soldiers eligible to reenlist or with a DCSS who are REFRAD on completion of enlistment and transferred to the Reserve components to complete military service obligation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020946
His available record does not contain orders for the Purple Heart nor does it contain any documentation pertaining to the treatment of any wounds or injuries he sustained during his service in Vietnam. Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 (Awards and Decorations), the regulation in effect at the time, states that during the Vietnam era, the CIB was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020947
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to: * change item 6 (Organization) from "Company A, 159th Infantry" to "Cannon Company, 142nd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division" * add the following awards, battles, or campaigns: * one arrowhead device * Salerno * Anzio * Bulge (i.e., Ardennes-Alsace) 2. The primary record available to this Board is the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020948
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 April 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110020948 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's new birth certificate shows he was born in 1947. There is no record of what document was used to verify his DOB at the time of induction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020950
The applicant requests the records of her deceased father, a former service member (FSM) be corrected to show: * his marital status be changed from "married" to "divorced" * "former spouse" Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage be deemed to her mother as stipulated in their divorce decree 2. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020951
The applicant states: * His Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) shows he was eligible for the Army Good Conduct Medal from 15 April 2006 through 14 April 2009 * He was ordered to active duty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) in 2003 and a second time in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) in 2006 * He received the two USN expert marksmanship medals and they were recorded on his USN DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 4 October 2010, after his retirement * The two Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020953
The applicant requests correction of item 23 (Type of Separation) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was retired from active duty by reason of physical disability. The DD Form 214 for this period indicates he completed 3 years of active military service. His military personnel record contains a U.S. Army Enlisted Records and Evaluation Center memorandum, dated 31 August 2000, Subject: Department of the Army (DA) Imposed Bar to Reenlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020954
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110020954 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * Changes in the Federal Recognition process led to a delay in his promotion * Prior to the 2011 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Army National Guard (ARNG) officers were promoted by the Chief, National Guard Bureau (NGB) * After the 2011 NDAA, the authority was elevated from the Secretary of the service to the President of the United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020960
The applicant departed Vietnam en-route to the U.S. on 11 March 1971. Item 40 (Wounds) on his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show he was wounded while he was 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 | 20110020961
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of Air Medals, unit awards, Vietnam Service Medal and other awards for his service in Vietnam. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence that he was recommended for, or awarded, the Air Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020964
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. Permanent Orders 126-013, issued by the State of New Mexico, Department of Military Affairs, Santa Fe, MN, dated 6 May 2005, awarded the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 5 January 2004 through 28 March 2005. ____________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 | 20110020965
The applicant states if the FSMs discharge is corrected to a general discharge or better she can seek medical and financial assistance through the DVA. At the time, an undesirable discharge was normally given. The applicants request for upgrade the FSM's undesirable discharge to a general discharge was carefully considered and it was determined there is insufficient evidence to support her request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020969
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 13 December 1990 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12c, for misconduct - commission of a serious offense with a characterization of service of general under honorable conditions. The evidence of record shows the applicant's commander recommended that the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 paragraph14-12c, for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020971
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 10 June 1983, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed reduction to the lowest enlisted grade, if applicable, and the issuance of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020972
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show Geary instead of Gary as the correct spelling of his first name. In item 32 (SIGNATURE OF PERSON BEING TRANSFERRED OR DISCHARGED) the applicant spelled his first name Gary when he signed his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020974
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. 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. Following consultation with legal counsel, he requested discharge under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020994
He signed the following forms on the dates indicated using this same last name: * DA Form 428 (Application for Identification Card), 6 March 1979 * DA Form 2-1(Personnel Qualification Record - Part II), 6 May 1980 * DD Form 214 ending on 4 November 1980 3. The document shows his last name as he now wants it to read on his DD Form 214. _______ _ 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 | 20110020995
The applicant requests, in effect: a. his dismissal be upgraded to honorable; and b. his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show four awards of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) instead of six awards. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. The Board determined that the evidence presented was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110020999
The applicant's military record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army in pay grade E-3 on 26 April 1979 for 3 years. He was discharged in pay grade E-1 on 6 March 1980 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for conduct triable by court-martial. On 26 May 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021001
The applicant's military record shows he served honorably in the Regular Army (RA) from 6 March 1956 to 4 March 1959. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows his year of birth as 1938. The DD Form 214 that he was issued shows his year of birth as 1938.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021002
The applicant provides his DD Form 214, DD Form 215, and DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Parachutist Badge is awarded to individuals who have satisfactorily completed the prescribed proficiency tests while assigned or attached to an airborne unit or the Airborne Department of the Infantry School or have participated in at least one combat parachute jump. The applicant completed the Basic Airborne Course and he was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021003
The applicant requests that his discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. He was discharged under honorable conditions on 8 December 1986, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12b, for misconduct drug abuse. The available records do not show that the applicant ever petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021004
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The available evidence shows the applicant's middle name was incorrectly entered on his DD Form 214. _______ _ 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 | 20110021005
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) in: * Block 1 Name * Block 2 Social Security Number (SSN) 2. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his last name as N****E*.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021009
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 Combat Infantryman Badge. There is also no evidence that he was recommended for or awarded the CIB. In the absence of official documentary evidence that conclusively shows he was personally present with the qualifying infantry unit when it was engaged in active ground combat and that he actively participated in such ground combat, there is an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021011
Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned. The Board wants the applicant and all others concerned to know that this action in no way diminishes the sacrifices made by the applicant in service to the United States during WWII. _______ _ 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 | 20110021017
On 29 November 1990, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge. The applicants request for upgrade of his UOTHC discharge to a general or honorable discharge has been carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110021017 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110021017 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021018
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show "0622" as the last four digits of his social security number (SSN), instead of "2600." The evidence of record shows he incorrectly listed his SSN prior to his induction and this is the SSN which was used for the remainder of his active duty service; however, an official...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021022
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show this award. In the absence of evidence that conclusively shows he actively participated in ground combat, regrettably, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021027
He would have been eligible to transfer the benefits before he retired. The available evidence shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer his education benefits under the TEB prior to retirement but did not do so. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his application and the Army approved his request to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his eligible family member prior...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021028
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. A review of his official records failed to reveal any evidence to show that he was recommended for an award of the BSM during his first tour in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021029
Such disabilities must be compensated by the VA and rated at least 10% disabling. There is no evidence in the available records and she did not provide any evidence that shows she was diagnosed with a medical condition that rendered her physically unfit or unable to perform the duties required by her grade or military specialty, or would have warranted her entry into the Army's PDES at the time of her release from active duty. However, the applicant indicated in her request for CRSC that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021031
The applicant states he served in a combat unit in Vietnam and received the Purple Heart for wounds he received in combat. In the applicant's case, the evidence of record shows he held an infantry MOS and was assigned to a cavalry unit. ____________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 | 20110021033
The applicant provides: * Two self-authored statements * Affidavit from spouse, dated 20 November 2011 * Standard Form (SF) 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care), dated 26 July 2007 * DA Forms 689 (Individual Sick Slip), dated 29 July 2007 and 19 July 2008 * DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), dated 19 July 2008 * DA Forms 3349 (Physical Profile), dated 19 July 2008 and 23 October 2011 * Saint Mary's Neuroscience Program letter, dated 11 September 2008 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021035
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The available evidence does not show he served in Okinawa.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021036
The applicant requests reconsideration of his request to add his service in the Dominican Republic to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer pr Discharge). The applicant states, in effect, he served in the Dominican Republic from June to August 1965 and that service is not reflected on his DD Form 214. His record clearly shows his last foreign service was performed in Vietnam, which is correctly reflected on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021040
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to amend item 24 (Character of Service) to show she received an honorable discharge. It specifies that Soldiers of the USAR ordered to AD for a period in excess of 90 days will, upon release from AD, revert to control of the appropriate RC and the service of Soldiers specified in this paragraph who are in an entry-level status will be uncharacterized, even though they have completed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021041
Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows during his tenure with the 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry, his unit was cited for awards of the: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, for service from 1 August 1967 to 17 November 1970, based on DA General Orders Number 52, dated 1971 * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal, First Class Unit Citation, for service from 1 August 1967 to 31 October 1969,...