ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021046
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulations state that for award of the Purple Heart, a wound must have resulted from hostile action. ____________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 | 20110021051
The applicant requests the reason and authority for his release from active duty be corrected. The SPD KFN, as corrected by the DD Form 215, specified the narrative reason for discharge as "Physical disability prior to entry on active duty - Medical Board" and the authority for discharge under this SPD was Army Regulation 635-40, chapter 5. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), chapter 5, then it effect, stated an enlisted Soldier may be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021052
The applicant provided a one-page letter at the time of his request, which essentially states he requests a chapter 10 discharge. The applicant was discharged on 15 December 1977 with an under conditions other than honorable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. However, there is no evidence that indicates that the applicant was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021053
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 17 July 1992, the applicants company commander recommended the applicant be separated from the service for unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), paragraph 13-2a. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021057
The applicant requests correction of item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show "xxx-xx-xx7x" instead of "xxx-xx-xx4x." 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. _______ _ _X______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021059
He does provide: * Court order, dated 27 September 2011 * DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel) (pages 3 and 4) * Army National Guard Retirement Points History Statement * DD Form 108 (Application for Retired Pay Benefits) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) prepared upon his entry on active duty, and all other documents included in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) lists the first name he now claims is incorrect. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021062
He provides: * DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record or Naval Record Under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552) * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) * Report of Roentgenological Examination * Social Security Award Certificate * Office of the Secretary of Army (OSA) Form 172 (Army Council of Review Boards, Case Report and Directive) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant acknowledged: a. he was making the request of his own free will...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021063
Neither the applicant's military medical record or VA medical record are available for review by this Board. b. Paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The evidence of record shows the he was convicted by a general court-martial which resulted in a BCD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021064
The applicant provides: * Citation for award of the Bronze Star Medal * Certificate for award of the Bronze Star Medal * General Orders Number 1222, issued by Headquarters, 1st Infantry Brigade, 5th Infantry Division, dated 5 July 1971 awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not show award of the Bronze Star Medal and his service records do not contain official orders awarding him the Bronze Star Medal. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021068
The applicant provides: * Letters from a Member of Congress, dated 11 October 2011 and 29 November 2011 * Personal statements, dated 30 August 2011 and 29 December 2011 * SFs 600, dated between February 1966 and August 1967 * A medical note, dated 15 July 1967 * Statement, dated 28 July 2011, from the driver at the time in question * Permanent Orders, dated 18 August 2011, for the Purple Heart * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 23 August 2011, adding the Purple Heart to his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021069
The applicant had more than 20 years of service upon retirement, but he was not eligible to transfer to either his spouse or his children because the law requires the Soldier to be in the service on or after 1 August 2009. c. A Soldier may only transfer to eligible dependents. On 22 June 2009, the Department of Defense (DOD) established the criteria for eligibility and transfer of unused education benefits to eligible family members. The policy states, in part, that those who retire on or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021071
The applicant requests, in effect, that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show her service in Iraq and the awards that she is authorized as a result of her service in Iraq. The available evidence shows she served in Kuwait/Iraq from 14 February through 3 June 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending her DD Form 214 for the period ending 12 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021076
There are no orders for the ARCOM in the available records. A review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS), an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the U.S. Army Human Resources Command, failed to reveal any orders for award of the ARCOM. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021078
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 shows he was assigned to the 25th Chemical Company, Korea, from 21 March 1967 to 1 October 1967 and the 25th Chemical Company with duty with Task Force Pike, Vietnam, from 2 October 1967 to 20 April 1968. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021079
On 6 February 2007, he was notified of his pending separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct (commission of a serious offense). 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. There is no evidence that indicates the applicant was any less mature than other Soldiers of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021083
At that time, his Federal recognition packet and allied documents should have been forwarded to The Adjutant General of the State of Michigan for endorsement to NGB for extension of permanent Federal recognition. The evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to 1LT with an effective date and DOR of 29 July 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all the State ARNG and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing him orders to show he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021084
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. The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110021084 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021085
He should have been medically discharged. On 29 August 1977, the applicants immediate commander notified the applicant that he intended to recommend his discharge from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-37, by reason of lack of motivation, poor attitude towards completing his commitment in the military. The applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021086
The applicant requests correction of his record to add his Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and to be awarded the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). They also confirmed the applicant received the CIB at the same time they did and the BSM was authorized after the war ended for members of the infantry who held the CIB based on combat service during WWII and they received this award. Although the WD AGO Form 53-55 does not include the CIB, given the applicant held and served in a qualifying infantry MOS...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021096
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army PDES and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. The applicant contends his records should be corrected to show he was medically retired by reason of physical disability upon his release from active duty in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021097
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * State of Minnesota Court Order granting a name change CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows that applicant served in the Regular Army from 9 July 1991 to 19 October 1995 using the full name of "Crxxx, Doxxxx Orxxx."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021102
He gives the following reason to support this assertion: Before separation under chapter 14 is appropriate under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), rehabilitative measures must be taken and a determination made that further rehabilitative efforts are unlikely to succeed and/or rehabilitation is impracticable or the Soldier is not amenable to rehabilitation. On 30 September 2009, the separation authority approved the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021104
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. GCM Order Number 50, Headquarters, 8th Infantry Division, dated 24 August 1989, shows the sentence adjudged on 17 April 1989 was approved by the GCM convening authority. Based on the gravity of the offenses resulting in his court-martial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021107
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) and his dates of service in Southwest Asia. The applicant states: * he served in the Gulf War from October 1990 to July 1991 * this information was not documented on his DD Form 214 3. The entry from the DMDC is accepted as sufficient evidence in which to correct item 18 of his DD Form 214 to show his dates of service in Southwest Asia.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021108
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his noncombat related spinal disc condition is combat related. The evidence of record contains no evidence and the applicant has not provided any evidence that shows his spinal disc condition was incurred while engaged in combat or is combat related. _______ _ 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 | 20110021110
His service records contain: a. The applicant's records clearly show he was wounded in action on 12 July 1952 in Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 12 July 1952 * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the period 24 January 1951 through 23 October 1952 * adding to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021112
Records show the applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. Records show the applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of Southwest Asia Service Medal with three bronze service stars. 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 for the period ending 30 September 1991 to show: * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021113
The applicant stated he was not informed of the requirement to transfer his benefits during his demobilization in February 2010, retirement on 1 August 2010, or at any time during his service. e. However, upon a review of the applicant's application, military records, and review by the GI Bill Benefits manager, they determined the applicant did not transfer his Montgomery GI Bill to Post-9/11 GI Bill while in service to comply with Post-9/11 GI Bill policies by transferring his benefits...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021114
His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record - United States Army) shows his DOB as 1 August 1936. His DD Form 4 for this enlistment shows his DOB as 1 August 1934. 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 with an effective date of 30 September 1956 to show his DOB as 1 August 1936.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021116
The applicant states that a typographical error occurred when his DD Form 214 was prepared to reflect that the first digit of his SSN was a 2 instead of a 3. 3. He had served 1 year, 7 months, and 3 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that the first digit of his SSN was a 2. 4. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the SSN contained in block 3 (SSN)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021118
His record is void of documentation showing the dates he was on transition leave or the dates of the various appointments he was required to attend while he was out-processing. Soldiers separating or retiring from the Army are normally provided active duty time off to attend transition workshops, ACAP, and classes, which can be attended several months before a scheduled separation or retirement. The evidence of record does not show the applicant was improperly required to complete ACAP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021123
The applicant requests: * correction of his date of birth (DOB) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * upgrade of his character of service 2. The applicant's discharge issue is being considered by the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) since he is within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Item 5 (DOB) of the DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his DOB as 10 September 1983.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021124
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 be corrected by correcting his DD Form 214 as follows: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the period 1 May 1967...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021127
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021128
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant a general 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 | 20110021130
He had served 3 years, 6 months, and 11 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award), Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and his marksmanship badge. Therefore, in the interest of justice, this error should be corrected by awarding the applicant the AGCM (1st Award) and correcting his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021133
All documents and orders on file in the applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) that contain a name and/or gender, show the first name Alexander and male gender. However, while the applicant's desire to change the military record to show the name and gender currently used is understood, there is insufficient evidence to support this claim. The fact that subsequent to service the applicant changed the first name and gender used does not provide a sufficiently mitigating basis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021134
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or 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 | 20110021137
On the other hand, he submits a personal letter from the General Officer who certifies this award as well as a photograph of the same General Officer presenting him the Legion of Merit (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) in September 1976. c. It appears the 1974 downgraded Legion of Merit was not related to the requested 1976 Legion of Merit. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021150
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to a general discharge under honorable conditions. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 24 July 1973 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021152
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides 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 to item 24c of his DD Form 214 the entry USARPAC * adding to item 30 of his DD Form 214 the entry: "Service in Thailand: 19670314 - 19680228" ___________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021157
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 for an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge has been carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. ___________ 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 | 20110021177
The applicant executed his original oaths of office as a 2LT on 19 March 2010 and for reasons that are not explained in the available records, his application for permanent Federal recognition was not timely forwarded to the appropriate authorities for final action and he was not granted Federal Recognition until 28 October 2010. Accordingly, it would be in the interest of justice at this time to correct the applicants records by showing that he was granted permanent Federal recognition in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021178
The applicant states prior to his retirement in July 2000, he did not receive the proper retirement counseling. He requests the chance to be considered by an LTC promotion selection board since the opportunity was denied him by a lack of proper out-processing counseling [at the time of his retirement]. Army Regulation 600-8-29, paragraph 7-11, states officers who discover that material error existed in their file at the time they were non-selected for promotion may request reconsideration...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021180
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Instead of taking the comment seriously, her senior rater took it as a refusal to do her job as an NCO. The evidence of record shows the applicant received a change-of-rater NCOER that covered 6 months of rated time from September 2005 through February 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021181
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Her DD Form 214 lists her rank and pay grade in items 4a and 4b as PV1 and E-1, respectively. Therefore, PV2/E-2 is the rank and pay grade she held on the date of her separation and her DD Form 214 should be corrected accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021185
The applicant provides: * DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel), dated 2 March 2011 * SBP Spouse Election Concurrence Statement, dated 8 March 2011 * Retiree Account Statement, dated 29 September 2011 * letter of explanation/correction request, dated 14 October 2011 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. By law, his spouse was required to authenticate this form on or after the date he made this election but prior to the date of retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021188
The applicant requests the date of birth (DOB) listed in item 5 (Date of Birth) of his 25 December 1991 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected. The evidence of record confirms the applicant entered military service, served, and was separated under the DOB 27 September 1951, as evidenced by the DD Form 4 and allied documents prepared during his initial enlistment processing in 1986 and the last DA Form 2 on file prepared in 2001. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021190
He was issued a DD Form 214 that shows in: * item 12 (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command) - "134TH AVIATION CO APO 96291 USARV" (134th Aviation Company, Army Post Office 96291 U.S. Army, Vietnam) * item 24c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) - 8 months and 15 days * item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) - "RIFLE (M-14) EXPERT 5. The Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021192
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Silver Star. There are no general orders or any other documents included in the applicant's official military personnel file (OMPF) to show he was ever recommended for or awarded the Silver Star.