ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021758
The applicant states that when she returned home from basic training she started seeing a doctor for her knee pain. (2) She would be discharged from the USAR if she failed to complete the basic training program. Her record contains a DD Form 220 (Active Duty Report) which shows her effective date of entry on active duty was 5 June 2007 and the date she departed from her duty station to home was 18 August 2007, which resulted in being credited with 74 days of active duty service and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021760
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 December 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110021760 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The record is void of any documents indicating the applicant requested and/or was denied the use of PDMRA during the mobilization/deployment in which it was earned or that an extension to this mobilization/deployment to use PDMRA at the mobilization station prior to REFRAD from the period of active duty service in question was denied. Contrary to the applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021761
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for his father, a former service member (FSM), who was killed in action in Korea and that it be added to his DD Form 214 (determined to be the WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, Honorable Discharge) submitted with his application). The National Archives data base shows his father was killed in action but the DD Form 214 he has does not indicate that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The only records available to this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021762
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his educational benefits were transferred to his eligible dependents, in a timely manner, in accordance with the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The available evidence shows he was eligible to transfer his educational benefits under the TEB provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill prior to retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021764
The advisory official recommended granting administrative relief to the applicant because he was separated from active duty within 90 days of the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program implemented on 1 August 2009. Service members must have served on active duty in the Regular Army or as a Reserve member ordered to active duty under Title 10, U.S. Code, sections 688, 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, or 12304 (orders in support of contingency operations, i.e., mobilization), and must...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021766
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his entitlement to 6 months of incapacitation (INCAP) pay. The advisory opinion further states: a. prior to the applicant's retirement, he received an LOD injury for his shoulder and back while deployed to Afghanistan on 10 October 2010. Evidence submitted by the applicant shows he did not have surgery until 30 September 2011, more than a month after he retired.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021768
Paragraph 3-4 of Army Regulation 600-20 states, for a PS ARNG Soldier who enlists in the ARNG more than 24 months after discharge, the DOR on restoration to a grade from which reduced following a successful appeal of the reduction or action by a superior authority to mitigate the punishment is the DOR held before the reduction. His record shows he was granted an enlistment waiver and he enlisted in the GAARNG on 6 January 2003 in the grade of PVT/E-1. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021769
His immediate commander initiated separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-13, by reason of personality disorder with an honorable discharge. The applicant's immediate commander submitted the applicant's proposed separation action through the chain of command. Evidence shows the applicant was examined by two mental health professionals who diagnosed him with a personality disorder and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021773
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) completed at his time of entry into the service shows his SSN with the fifth digit "8." The applicant's record also contains the following documents which all show the fifth digit of his SSN as "8": * DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data) * Page 1 of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * Letters Orders Number 10 - 1276046, dated 24 October 1973 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021774
Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, Subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, U.S. Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to follow when taking action on applications from former service members discharged under Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) or prior policies. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021776
On 5 March 1991, the VA awarded him a 10% service-connected disability for his broken leg. __________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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110021776 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110021776 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021777
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. He acknowledged he understood if his discharge request were approved he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021778
Although there are no orders in the available records which show he was appointed to SP4, his 14 April 1972 orders for the Air Medal show his rank as SP4. 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 individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry in item 5a of his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021780
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110021780 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military personnel records do not contain a DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet) relating to the period of AWOL from 18 August to 5 October 1972. On 16 October 1972, 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021783
The applicant requests in a consent for a voluntary remand that the Board reconsider his previous requests to remove the officer evaluation report (OER) for the period of 1 July 1988 through 28 February 1989, that his nonselection for Active Guard Reserve (AGR) continuation be set aside, that he be reinstated to active duty with all due back pay and allowances until he meets the eligibility criteria for an active duty retirement, and consideration by a special selection board (SSB) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021784
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 2 May 1978, from his records. The decision to file the original DA Form 2627 in the performance section or restricted section of the OMPF will be made by the imposing commander at the time punishment is imposed. Army Regulation 27-10 states that commanders may impose NJP for the administration of discipline under the provisions of Article 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021785
The applicant requests his awards and foreign service for his service in Korea be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 27 November 1959. 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. They would not be listed on his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021787
His military personnel record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 30 December 1968 at the age of 18 years. Consulting counsel would advise the member concerning the elements of the offense or offenses charged, the type of discharge normally given under the provisions of this chapter, the loss of Veterans Administration benefits, and the possibility of prejudice in civilian life because of the characterization of such a discharge. The evidence of record shows he was 18 years old at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021788
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) orders in support of his application. The applicants DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he receive excellent conduct and efficiency ratings at all of his active duty assignments. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Army Good Conduct Medal and Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge to his record and DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021790
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) first Oak Leaf Cluster (1OLC). He served in three campaigns and departed Vietnam on 15 March 1968. He had served 2 years, 10 months, and 16 days of active service and his DD Form 214 shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021791
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He acknowledged he understood if his discharge request were approved he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions. He was charged with being AWOL for a period of 190 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021792
It shows award of the Vietnam Service Medal but no service stars for campaign participation and one award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. However, item 5 (Overseas Service) shows he served in Vietnam twice and item 9 (Awards, Decorations & Campaigns) shows he served in six campaign periods and his awards included three awards of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and two awards of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021794
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, it would also be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show this training course. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to his DD Form 214 the Parachutist Badge, and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the entry "Basic Airborne Course, 3 weeks, 1980."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021796
Army Regulation 600-8-22 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 during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. Therefore, he is entitled to four bronze service stars for wear on the already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and correction of his DD form 214 to show these bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021797
The evidence of record shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam from on or about 7 January 1968 to on 6 July 1968. The evidence of record shows he participated in four campaigns during his service in Vietnam. 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 to delete the Vietnam Service Medal and add the: * Korea Defense Service Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award) * Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021800
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110021800 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged from the Regular Army on 28 January 1986 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 3, due to court-martial. The applicant contends that his bad conduct discharge should be upgraded to honorable and the reason for discharge should be changed to ETS because none of the offenses were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021806
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) for the period ending 24 February 2010 to show award of the Joint Service Commendation Medal and Army Achievement Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021811
The applicant requests correction of item 26 (Separation Code) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect "JHK" instead of "JHJ." Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator Codes (SPD)) states the reason for discharge based on separation code JHJ is unsatisfactory performance of enlisted personnel. However, in view of the fact he was involuntarily discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021814
His military records show he enlisted in the Army on 2 December 1948. However, the evidence of record shows that he was seriously wounded in action on 29 April 1951 when he received a gunshot wound while serving in Korea. 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 received in action in Korea on 29 April 1951; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021815
He pled guilty and was found guilty of: * being AWOL from on or about 11 December 1968 to on or about 8 January 1969 * being AWOL from on or about 19 January 1969 to on or about 11 March 1969 b. c. An individual discharged for conviction by a civil court normally would be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate, however, an honorable or General Discharge Certificate could be furnished if the individual being discharged had been awarded a personal decoration, or if warranted by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021817
On 19 May 1995, the separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b by reason of misconduct pattern of misconduct and directed a UOTHC discharge. He was discharged on 2 June 1995 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b for misconduct - pattern of misconduct. The applicant's administrative separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b by reason of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021824
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110021824 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states the year of his date of birth (DOB) is 1923 and not 1924 as is listed on the WD AGO Form 53-55. While the applicants desire to have the records changed to reflect the DOB listed on the birth certificate he now provides is understood, there is no indication he questioned the DOB at any time during his military service, or at the time he was separated from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021826
He would have been eligible to transfer the benefits before he retired. The policy states, in part, that those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are not eligible to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits by law 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 individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his application...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021827
The applicant states block 22 (Statement of Service) of his DD Form 214 shows he completed 7 months and 6 days of service. 1970 04 23 date of discharge - 1968 10 10 date of entry on active duty = 01 06 13 + 1 day inclusive = 01 06 14 total period of time during this period of service b. The evidence of record shows the applicant's DD Form 214 correctly shows his creditable military service of 7 months and 6 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021828
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 Air Medal. However, there is no corroborating evidence in the applicant's official military personnel file or in ADCARS that shows he was 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. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021829
Paragraph 14o of NGB, Arlington, Virginia, Selected Reserve Incentive Program Guidance for Fiscal Year 2007 (Policy Number 07-06), dated 10 August 2007 and updated annually through March 2010, provides that in order to be eligible for receipt of the OAB, applicants must sign their bonus addenda on the date that they accept their appointment/commission and meet the following eligibility requirements: a. Therefore, notwithstanding the NGB denial of his request for exception to policy, as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021831
It states that based on a review of the documents submitted by the applicant and of the parameters on POV shipment and storage in the Joint Federal Travel Regulation (JFTR), G-4 recommends the applicants request be disapproved. It further indicates the JFTR provides for shipment/storage of one POV when POV transportation is not authorized to the new overseas permanent duty station. Therefore, there are no provisions of law or regulation that allow for reimbursement for storage of a second...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021832
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides the Army's awards policy. It states the PH is awarded to members wounded in action. It also states in order to award the PH there must be evidence of the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment was made a matter of official record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021833
In response to this, he requested consideration for selective continuation. Prior to promotion consideration, a military personnel message is sent to each officer who will be considered for promotion to LTC. Commissioned officers must complete 50-percent of the CGSOC not later than the day before the selection board convening date to qualify for promotion selection to LTC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021837
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows: a. he was discharged under the authority of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-4c due to unsuitability - apathy, defective attitude or inability to expend effort constructively, with an under honorable conditions (general) characterization of service; and b. he received the Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle and Grenade Bars....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021842
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence that he was recommended for, authorized, or awarded the Army Commendation Medal. Moreover, there are no orders or any other Army records that show the applicant was actually awarded the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021844
All documents on file in the applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) containing her SSN, list the SSN that she claims is incorrect and when required, she authenticated each of the documents with her signature. There are no documents in her record showing the SSN she now claims is correct. Lacking convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, were correct at the time and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021845
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of this form does not list the Purple Heart or Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021848
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: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the period 22 September 1993 through 21 September 1996 * adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021853
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 his period of temporary duty (TDY) in Saudi Arabia in May 1992. The available evidence shows the applicant was deployed to Saudi Arabia for a period of 31 days from 1 to 31 May 1992.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021855
The applicant also provided a certificate which shows he was awarded the CIB. His DD Form 214 shows he received the following awards: * BSM * Army Commendation Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * 2 overseas service bars 8. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the VSM from his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021857
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 DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 26 July 1966, he completed in conjunction with his induction shows he listed his SSN as "248-XX-XXXX." His records contain various forms and orders that list only his Army service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021862
The U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency advised the applicant of the decision and directed him to go to the nearest Retirement Services Officer (RSO) for help with pay and SBP issues. Although there was no SBP coverage available to the applicant until 2011, he is being required to pay back-dated premiums from December 2006 forward because he was separated in 2006. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021865
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. On 20 November 1987, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-11, as a result of court-martial with a bad conduct discharge. His conviction and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021866
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was board certified from 1 October 2009 to 10 March 2010 and entitled to receive a retrograde increase in his board certification pay (BCP) from $166.66 to $500.00 per month for that period. The applicant provides: * his National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) card with an expiration date of 31 December 2012 * Orders 069-032, issued by the State of Vermont, The Adjutant General's Office, dated...