ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021326
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR), and any other awards he may have earned. The DD Form 214 issued at that time shows he served in Afghanistan from 4 April 2008 to 2 January 2009. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the OSR was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021329
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He states he flew the number hours needed to receive the AM and was awarded this award while in Vietnam. There are no orders in his military personnel record that show he was awarded the AM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021334
The applicant requests the following awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge): * Second Air Medal with "V" device * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars * Valorous Unit Award * Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation 2. He states that maybe the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021339
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110021339 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. In approving the adjudged sentence, the convening authority ordered that "except for the part of the sentence extending to the BCD will be executed." The applicant contends that her BCD should be upgraded to an honorable discharge because her discharge is unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021340
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 Purple Heart and the Army Commendation Medal. The Purple Heart requires: * a wound was the result of hostile action * treatment of the wound by military medical personnel * documentation of the wound in official records * official orders awarding the decoration 3. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021349
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 and that his DD Form 214 be corrected to show that he was released from active duty (REFRAD) on 1 August 2009. Individuals had to be serving on active duty at the time benefits were transferred and the evidence shows that he was REFRAD on 31 July 2009. Therefore, since he was not on active duty on 1 August 2009 he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021353
On 25 February 2011 HRC granted him CRSC (30%) for PTSD for a total of 40% combat-related disability. On 23 March 2011 the VA granted him a 30% service-connected disability rating for IBS. On 18 May 2011 HRC denied his request for CRSC for IBS because of insufficient evidence to show that a combat-related event caused his condition.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021357
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 18 July 2002 to show separation for physical disability with severance pay. The applicant's August 2004 discharge from the USAR due to physical disability with severance pay occurred more than 2 years after the release from active duty reflected on the July 2002 DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021359
The applicant states Item 12a of his 2006 DD Form 214 shows the date of 28 October 2002. Item 12a of the DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his AD date this period as 28 October 2002. He was released from the USN on 8 December 2002 and issued a DD Form 214 for his period of USN service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021364
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show two awards of the Army Commendation Medal and the Iraq Campaign Medal in lieu of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal. A memorandum from the ARARNG, dated 10 January 2005, shows he was awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal in lieu of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal for service during the period 27 March 2004 - 30 April 2005. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021366
It appears he met the eligibility criteria for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 21 September 1965 through 20 September 1967 based on completion of a period of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021368
Lacking convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that the applicant's military service records, including his DD Form 214, were correct at the time and there is insufficient evidence to grant him relief in this case. This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion in regard to the different SSN recorded in his military record and to satisfy his desire to have his SSN as shown on his social security card documented in his record. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021371
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 April 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110021371 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 7 February 2008, the convening authority approved the sentence and except for the bad conduct discharge ordered the sentence executed. This form further shows the applicant's character of service as bad conduct and that he completed 6 years, 4 months, and 22 days of creditable military service with lost time from 2 February to 9 May 2007 and from 10 May to 8 October 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021375
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He provided his Application for Employment, dated 5 May 1967, that shows his address, prior to his induction, was the same address listed in Milwaukee, WI. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his home of record as 3xxx North xth Street, Milwaukee, WI.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021379
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 April 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110021379 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. It also shows the record contained a properly-constituted DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that identified the authority for his discharge as chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) and the reason for separation as misconduct-pattern of misconduct. However, there is insufficient evidence to support this request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021383
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 April 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110021383 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The orders and documents in the applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket that contain an SSN, with the exception of one document, list the SSN the applicant now claims is incorrect. However, it is clear the applicant's active duty service was performed under the SSN recorded in his military records that he now claims was in error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021387
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was promoted to pay grade E-5. He has failed to show through the evidence submitted and the evidence of record that he attained or exceeded the promotion cut-off score for his MOS or that he was promoted to the pay grade of E-5 prior to release from active duty. ___________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 | 20110021388
The evidence of record confirms the applicant was wounded in action in Korea on 10 October 1950, as evidenced by entries on his WD AGO Form 24 and DD Form 214 and a casualty report on file in his record. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 15 February 1951 through 28 February 1953 and to correct his DD Form 214 for the period ending 28 February 1953 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021390
He had served 2 years of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD reflects the last four digits of his SSN as "4260." A review of his official records shows that all documents contained in his records that contain an SSN reflect the last four digits as "4260." The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his official military personnel file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021391
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. His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as XXX-65-XXXX. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021393
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He had served 3 years, 11 months, and 19 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD reflects that the first three digits of his SSN are 638. Additionally, on 26 January 1971 he was issued a DD Form 256A showing that the first three digits of his SSN are 638. 5. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021395
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. Paragraph 6d states that Department of the Army General Orders Number 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam, and its subordinate units, during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021399
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. While the applicant's service in Vietnam in an infantry MOS is not in question, there is no evidence in his records and he did not provide any evidence that shows he was personally present and under hostile fire while his unit was actively engaged in ground combat with the enemy. In the absence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021403
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her discharge documents from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) to show her rank as specialist four (SP4). Her Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains Orders 1-1, dated 1 February 1986, that promoted her to SP4 effective and with a date of rank of 1 February 1986.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021405
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He was not married at the time of his discharge and was issued a RE Code of 3. 3. The applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, and given an SPD code of JKA; therefore, he was properly assigned an RE code of RE-3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021408
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Soldier's Medal. The FSM's complete military records are not available to the ABCMR for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Soldier's Medal is awarded for distinguished heroism not involving actual conflict with the enemy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021415
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his general discharge (GD) to an honorable. On 1 December 1971, the applicant's immediate commander notified him by memorandum that he was being recommended for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations) due to unsuitability for military service based on a lack of general adaptability and inability to learn. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021416
The applicant requests reallocation of his retirement points for retirement year (RY) 16 May 2003-15 May 2004 to give him 50 points and a qualifying retirement year. The applicant states, in effect: * he operated under the assumption his retirement year beginning (RYB) and retirement year ending (RYE) dates were 3 August-2 August * for his RY 3 August 2003-2 August 2004 he earned 57 points and 1 qualifying RY * in August 2011, his records were reviewed and his RYB-RYE dates were changed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021417
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows the following information: * Section 5 (Service Outside Continental United States) he arrived in Vietnam on 25 June 1964 and departed on 10 June 1965 * Section 8 (Wounds Received Through Enemy Action) no recorded wounds * Section 9 (Medals, Decorations, and Citations) the Purple Heart is not listed 4. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021423
The applicant requests that his discharge under honorable conditions be voided and that he be discharged or retired by reason of physical disability. The applicant initially served in the Regular Army from 3 January 1998 until he was honorably released from active duty in the pay grade of E-4 on 3 January 2001 due to the expiration of his term of service. The applicants records contain no evidence that he was deemed physically unfit to perform the duties of his office, rank, grade or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021425
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 June 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110021425 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show his unit of assignment as Troop B, 24th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 4th Cavalry Group. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021429
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. In accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the ABCMR is not empowered to set aside a conviction. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021430
The applicant requests his reentry (RE) code of 3 be changed to an RE-1 code. The unit commander notified the applicant of the intent to initiate action to separate him under the provisions of paragraph 14-12c, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), by reason of commission of a serious offense. Chapter 4 states recruiting personnel have the responsibility for initially determining whether an individual meets current enlistment criteria and are responsible for processing waivers.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021436
The applicant requests, through his Member of Congress, payment of a Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity to him, as a disabled adult, based on the death of his father, a former service member (FSM) and his mother, the beneficiary of the FSM's SBP annuity. Once she died, the annuity payment she had been receiving since the FSM's death on 20 September 2004 stopped. The Member of Congress provides: * Letter, dated 23 February 2009, from DFAS - Retired and Annuity Pay * Applicant's statement *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021437
He states, in effect, he is not implying that an error was made or that his discharge was an injustice. On 16 April 1984, the applicant's commander informed the applicant he was being recommended for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-5b, due to civil conviction for commission of criminal negligent homicide, and that the least favorable separation he could receive was under other than honorable conditions. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021438
The applicant requests correction of the records of her deceased father, a former service member (FSM), to show award of the Purple Heart. The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021440
The FSM's DD Form 373, dated 18 September 1959, shows his DOB as 25 December 1941. His enlistment record shows his DOB as 25 December 1941. The FSM's DD Form 214 shows his DOB as 18 June 1939.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021441
He was wounded in Vietnam. The applicant provides: * orders awarding him the Purple Heart * orders revoking the Purple Heart CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, in the absence of evidence showing he was wounded as result of hostile action, the wound required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment was made a matter of official record there is an insufficient basis to award the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021442
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Congressional correspondence * A Medical Board Summary, dated 22 October 2001 * DA Form 3947 (Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Proceedings), dated 5 November 2001 * DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings), dated 3 December 2001 * DD Form 2808 (Report of Medical Examination), dated 20 November 2001 * DD Form 2807-1 (Report of Medical History), dated 19 November 2001 * DD Form 2697...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021444
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 Expert Marksmanship Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14). _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021447
The applicant states he served on active duty from 10 June 2002 to 31 March 2007 and he was paid based on a PEBD of 10 December 1995; however, his correct PEBD has been determined to be 3 December 1990. On 19 May 2011, in response to a request for an advisory opinion from the staff of the Board, officials at HRC, Fort Knox, provided an advisory opinion indicating that the applicants PEBD had been incorrectly computed and did not account for his prior enlisted service and his service as an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021448
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his General Discharge (GD), under the provisions of the Department of Defense (DOD) Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP), be affirmed. Individuals could have their discharges upgraded if they met any one of the following criteria: wounded in action; received a military decoration other than a service medal; successfully completed an assignment in Southeast...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021452
On 27 June 1969, the separation authority approved the FSM's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 29 December 1976, after careful consideration of the FSM's military records and all other available evidence the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) determined he was properly discharged and denied his request. Individuals could have their...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021456
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show: * Award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp * In item 6 (Organization) the 25th Infantry Division in addition to the 27th Infantry Regiment 2. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, his WD AGO Form 53-55 should be corrected to show his complete unit of assignment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021459
In his previous request he specifically requested on his DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record Under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552) to appear before the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) along with a Veterans of Foreign Wars representative, if available. The VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) is the standard under which percentage rating decisions are to be made for disabled military personnel. There is no evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021460
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20110004076 on 13 September 2011. While there are no orders in the applicants available records awarding him the ARCOM, the photograph depicting him as a SGT receiving some type of an award in formation along with the original citation is sufficient evidence to justify his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021463
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his correct period of service in Kosovo and Iraq. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows deployment to Kosovo and Kuwait/Iraq during the same period of time in 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 18 of his DD Form 214 the entries: * SERVICE IN KOSOVO: 20030211-20030707 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021465
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. In his request for discharge, he indicated he understood by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charge against him or of a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a discharge under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021466
The applicant requests the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). There are no orders for the BSM in the available records. _______ _ _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 | 20110021467
The applicant requests that his general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. a. Paragraph 2-7 stated a board convened to determine whether a Soldier would be separated under the Administrative Board Procedure would consist of at least three experienced commissioned, warrant, or noncommissioned officers. A discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally considered appropriate when a member was discharged under the provisions of chapter 14...