ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021197
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 for this period does not show any of the requested awards. 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 for the period ending 4 September 1994 by adding the: * Army Commendation Medal * Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award) 2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021198
The applicant requests an upgrade of her discharge and reentry eligibility (RE) code so she may reenter military service. On 31 March 2005, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in accordance with chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021202
The applicant requests award of Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) for Operation Joint Task Force (JTF) Katrina. While he provided a copy of TCS orders which show he was scheduled to deploy in support of Operation JTF Katrina, he has not provided any conclusive evidence such as a finalized DD Form 1351-2 for the period in question. Should he obtain conclusive evidence which confirms his participation in Operation JTF Katrina, he may resubmit his application for consideration.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021203
After carefully examining the applicants record of service, it appears the applicant should have received the first award of the AGCM for his service from 11 April 1967 through 10 April 1969. 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 all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021206
Therefore, the issuance of awards and decorations previously documented in the FSM's record will not be discussed further in these Proceedings. The available records also do not show the FSM was awarded the ARCOM or the AGCM. The available records do not show the FSM was awarded the ARCOM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021209
Given that the lack of evidence showing he met the standard at the time of the FY03 MAJ/O-4 PSB was the only basis the earlier Board denied his request, he states this new evidence should support a change to the original Board decision by granting the requested relief. The last OER in the applicant's official record on the date the PSB convened covered the period 17 July 2001 through 16 July 2002 and showed the applicant did not meet height and weight standards. Given a waiver of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021218
The applicant was discharged on 27 April 1976 with an under conditions other than honorable discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. Chapter 10 provides that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial at any time after the charges have been preferred. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021224
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110021224 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general discharge (GD). A review of the available record does not show that the applicant ever petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021227
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show he successfully completed the Leaders Course in February 1954. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant attended and successfully completed the NCO Academy Leaders Course from 18 January through 28 February 1954 which is not shown on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021228
f. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not show award of the Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, Valorous Unit Award, or the Bronze Star Medal. There is no evidence in the available records showing he was awarded the Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct or Bronze Star Medal. 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 14 October 1966 to 17...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021229
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. He acknowledged in his request for discharge in lieu of court-martial that he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions. The applicant's voluntary request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service to avoid trial by court-martial was administratively correct and in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021230
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, it is appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show the SSN starting 419 as recorded on his SSN card. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing on the applicant's DD Form 214 the SSN as recorded on his SSN card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021231
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge to be upgraded to an honorable discharge. His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows he was discharged on 14 March 1972 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial, with a character of service of under than honorable conditions. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021236
The VA directed him to the DOD transferability application website to determine if his dependents were eligible to receive the transferred benefits. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021237
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * he was receiving mental health treatment post deployment * he was discharged for "Pattern of Misconduct" due to being late to formation * PTSD should have be considered in determining his discharge * he should have been "medically boarded" due to his PTSD/Sleep Problems 3. On 11 January 2011, the applicant was discharged under honorable conditions (general) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021239
The applicant states his claim was denied in error according to an incorrect application of the standards of a traumatic injury. TSGLI guidelines state traumatic injuries caused by gravitational forces are clearly covered. The letter, dated 8 August 2011, from Prudential Group Life Insurance stated his claim for the inability to perform ADL due to traumatic injury was not approved because his loss did not meet the standards for TSGLI.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021240
Counsel states: * the applicant suffered from mental illness at the time of the offenses and, therefore, his actions were not willful misconduct * there is no indication the applicant intentionally harmed his children * the applicant's psychiatrist and a clinical social worker at the time confirm his Bipolar Disorder contributed to his inability to properly care for his children * a sanity board concluded the applicant suffered from a severe mental defect at the time of the offenses but he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021243
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSN was changed in 1992, after his DD Form 214 was issued. The new SSN was then used as the SSN of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021246
On 3 January 2012 in a response to the advisory opinion, the applicant stated he was supplying documentation to show he was assigned to an LTC position on 28 January 1998 and he had a current physical on file at that time. The evidence of record shows the 2003 SSB selected the applicant for promotion to LTC under the 1997 LTC APL board criteria. The Chief, Promotions, HRC, opined that if documentation was provided to verify the applicant was assigned to an LTC position prior to 29 May 1998...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021249
The applicant requests his discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant's request that his discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge was carefully considered and it was determined that there is insufficient evidence to support this request. During the period of service under review the applicant was punished on several occasions for acts of AWOL and records confirm that due to AWOL time applicant did not complete his first enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021250
The applicant requests adjustment of his Federal recognition order for promotion to chief warrant officer two (CW2) in the Florida Army National Guard (FLARNG) from 15 February 2012 to an earlier date. The applicant states: * His promotion packet was submitted in May 2011 after discovery of state procedures which were not being disseminated following his initial date of eligibility, 13 January 2011 * His promotion documents were forwarded to his battalion S-1 upon being informed of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021251
The applicant requests correction of his social security number (SSN) shown on his 26 January 1976 DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). The applicant states his correct SSN is XXX-86-XXXX, not XXX-96-XXXX as listed on his DD Form 214. There are no documents in the record listing the SSN as XXX-96-XXXX as shown on the DD Form 214 in question.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021253
The applicant states: * two VUAs for actions in Iraq from 9 February 2007 through 12 April 2008 should be added to his DD Form 214 * one VUA was a battalion award * one VUA was awarded to the company to which he was assigned (C Company, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment) * he was not informed of the awards 3. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time does not show any award of the VUA. ____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021255
However, on 16 June 1995, the general court-martial convening authority approved the applicant's request for discharge, for the good of the service, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. The evidence of record shows he was charged with three specifications of stealing money from another Soldier which is a violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) for which a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge could have been imposed. The characterization of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021257
The applicant requests award of the Combat Action Badge and correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his birth year as "1934" instead of "1933." The applicant's request for award of the Combat Action Badge and correction of his DD Form 214 to show his birth year as "1933" was carefully considered. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021258
His record does not contain any documentation to show he revealed his medical condition to the USAR at the time of his enlistment. a. Paragraph 3-21 (Heart) states the causes for referral to a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) include but is not limited to cardiomyopathy, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, or congestive heart failure due to fixed obstructive coronary artery disease or coronary artery spasm. d. Paragraph 9-12 (Request for Physical Evaluation Board (PEB)) states that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021260
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her date of entry as 15 July 1990 instead of 29 July 1990. Her DD Form 214 shows in: * item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) "1990 07 29" * item 12b (Separation Date This Period) "2011 10 31" * item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) "0021 03 16" 8. _______ _ X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021264
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110021264 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the GOMOR and allied documents are properly filed on the performance fiche of the applicant's OMPF in accordance with applicable regulations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021266
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the: * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * Vietnam Service Medal with 2 or 3 bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) * Sharpshooter Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021267
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests: * removal of the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 18 April 2011, from his official military personnel file (OMPF) * removal of a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) from his OMPF * reinstatement of his rank/grade to staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6 2. This act is within the 2-year statute of limitations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021271
His retirement orders, dated 17 June 1999, show he was placed on the Retired List in the rank of SFC/E-7 effective 24 August 1999. Since there is no evidence of record which shows his service in the rank of LTC was not satisfactory, and in accordance with the governing regulations, his military records should be corrected to show he was placed on the Retired List as a LTC/O-5 effective 24 August 1999. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021275
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that he be paid for 114.5 days of accrued leave he lost at the time of retirement. The applicant was not authorized to be paid for his accrued leave at the time of his separation because he was not authorized to be paid for more than 60 days of leave in a career and he had already cashed in 60 days of leave during prior separations (although it appears he may have had additional special leave paid for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021277
The applicant, as the son of the former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSMs WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. The applicant provides: * The FSMs WD AGO Form 53-55 * Numerous copies of unit morning reports and unit orders from the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration * State of Texas Certificate of Death, dated 21 December 2001 * Army of the United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021286
BOARD DATE: 19 April 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110021286 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his date of rank (DOR) to chief warrant officer four (CW4) from 12 August 2011 as indicated in his Federal recognition orders to 25 January 2011 as indicated in his State promotion orders. The evidence of record shows the applicant's DOR as CW3 was 21 January 2006 and he completed the WO Staff Course in March 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021288
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 29 September 1993 to show his home of record (HOR) as "Middletown, OH" instead of "Lawton, OK." 2. In this case, the evidence of record shows upon his initial enlistment in the RA in 1976 the applicant listed "Middletown, OH" as his HOR. The applicant's HOR appears not to be in error on any of the applicant's DD Forms 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021292
His request for RSLSP was denied twice because item 6 (Reserve Obligation Termination Date) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 26 September 2003 shows 26 September 2003. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the USAR on 14 September 1994, served in the DEP from 14 September 1994 to 16 January 1995, and entered active duty in the RA on 17 January 1995. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021297
Title 10, U.S. Code, chapter 61, provides the Secretaries of the Military Departments with authority to retire or discharge a member if they find the member unfit to perform military duties because of physical disability. The U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency, under the operational control of the Commander, U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), is responsible for administering the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and executes Secretary of the Army decision-making authority...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021298
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021300
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. Public Law 106-398, dated 30 October 2000, requires that upon receipt of the 20-year letter, a qualified Reserve Component member who is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021301
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) for the period ending 13 May 1970 to show his date of entry on active duty as 6 April 1970 instead of 7 May 1970. Item 38 (Record of Assignment) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he entered active duty on 7 April 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021302
Counsel requests correction of the applicant's DD Form 214 to show the Purple Heart and that the applicant be also issued the Purple Heart Medal. There are no orders in his Official Military Personnel File that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds sustained as a result of hostile actions on 21 June 1970; b. deleting the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021305
The applicant further states that the award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machine Gun Bar is omitted from his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicants service records do not contain orders awarding him the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machine Gun Bar. The applicants request for the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machine Gun Bar was carefully considered and it was determined there is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021306
The applicant requests correction of her first name "S----ta" to "S----ke" on all of her military documents, including her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), DD Form 256A (Honorable Discharge Certificate), DARP Form 249-2-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points), and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Certificate of Eligibility for Loan Guaranty Benefits. A review of the applicant's record shows her first name appears as "S----ta" on all documents...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021308
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his deployed overseas service in Afghanistan and the award of: * all authorized awards in conjunction with this service * the Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster) * the Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Professional Development Ribbon (NCOPDR) (2d Award) 2. His DD Form 214 shows the: * Army Lapel Button * Army Commendation Medal (3d Award) * Army Achievement Medal (5th...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021310
The ASRB indicated that in accordance with Army Regulation 623-105 (Officer Evaluation Reporting System), all appeals on reports prepared on the DA Form 67-9 (OER) must be submitted within three years of the completion date. The following will not be used to alter or withdraw a report or be included in the rated individual's OMPF: (1) Statements from rating officials that they underestimated the rated Soldier. As a result, claims by rating officials that they did not intend to evaluate as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021312
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to list the Bronze Star Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster and the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (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; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021314
The applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and PDMRA Calculator Worksheet and mobilization orders in support of this application. The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 604 provided special authority to monetarily compensate Soldiers who were REFRAD and not able to use PDMRA during the period between PDMRA authorization by the Secretary of Defense on 19 January 2007, and publication of the Armys PDMRA implementation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021319
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. The appropriate authority (a major general) approved his request for discharge on 23 June 1975 and directed his discharge under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence in the available records to show he 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 | 20110021320
The applicant requests correction of the narrative reason for separation from "Alcohol Abuse Rehabilitation Failure" to "Hardship." The SPD code JPD is the correct code for Soldiers separating under chapter 9 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure and SPD code MDB is the correct code for Soldier's separating under chapter 6 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of hardship. The evidence of record shows the applicant suffered from an alcohol abuse problem.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021322
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110021322 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Paragraph 8-2 identified the NCOES course requirement for promotion and stated the requirement for promotion to SSG/E-6 was completion of BNCOC. The evidence of record confirms the applicants promotion to SSG/E-6 was conditional and contingent on his completion of BNCOC, which was the NCOES education requirement necessary to qualify for promotion to SSG/E-6 in effect at the time.