ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021867
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his Vietnam service and all awards to which he is authorized. The applicant states his service in Vietnam and awards earned during his tenure on active duty are not reflected on his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and criteria concerning individual military awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021874
On 17 January 1973, 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. On 14 March 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge .under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021878
His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows in: * Item 5 (Oversea Service) he was assigned to Germany from 3 March 1988 through 9 January 1992 * Item 35 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned to the 525th Ordnance Company during this period 4. The DD Form 214 he was issued at that time shows he completed 3 years, 11 months, and 28 days of net active service this period. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows served in the Persian Gulf.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021880
The applicant requests correction of his military records by voiding his reduction in rank to sergeant (SGT), pay grade E-5. b. Paragraph 10-16 (Reductions for Failure to complete Training) provides that Soldiers conditionally promoted in accordance with paragraph 127 of this regulation are administratively reduced to the grade previously held upon failure to complete the training requirement established in that provision. The applicant contends that his military records should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021886
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his birth year as 1941 instead of 1939 and award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). Therefore, he is entitled to award of the NDSM and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. _______ _ 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 | 20110021889
This publication shows that the 45th Military Intelligence Company, during the time of the applicant's assignment, was cited in Department of the Army General Orders Number 51, dated in 1971, for award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal with "V" Device for his accomplishments while in the RVN. Adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: : * Navy Achievement Medal with "V" Device * Meritorious...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021893
On 9 December 2009, the applicants commander informed the applicant of his intent to separate her under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, for patterns of misconduct. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, states an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. The applicant's overall record of service was considered and resulted in the issuance of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021898
BOARD DATE: 22 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110021898 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. When separation for unfitness was warranted an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021904
On 22 June 2010, the National Guard Bureau published Special Orders (SOs) Number 133 AR extending him Federal recognition in the rank/grade of 2LT for initial appointment, as an Adjutant General (AG) officer, effective 25 August 2009. Therefore, his record should be corrected to show his initial appointment as an MS officer with an effective date of 25 August 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that the state Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021914
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release for Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was separated with a bad conduct discharge on 18 February 2011 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3, as a result of court-martial (other). e. Mr. Johnny D. R----, dated 1 October 2011, who states he has known the applicant for about 6 years. Army Regulation 635-200 provides that prior to discharge or release from active duty,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021915
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110021915 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The available evidence shows that a Soldier may only transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to his eligible dependents.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021916
She also acknowledged she understood that as a result of the issuance of a discharge under honorable conditions, she could make an application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or the Army Board for Correction of Military Records for an upgrade. Subsequent to her acknowledgement, her immediate commander forwarded the separation action for misconduct in accordance with paragraph 14-12(c) of Army Regulation 635-200 with a recommendation for the issuance of a discharge under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021919
The applicant states that he received two gunshot wounds (GSW) while in Korea. His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows he completed 1 year, 6 months, and 24 days of creditable active military service, of which 6 months was foreign service. He indicated that he was stationed in Korea in 1969 on the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) patrolling the border (infantry) for about 8 to 9 months.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021920
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows award of the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Parachutist Badge * Army Commendation Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Bronze Star Medal 7. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021922
On 4 April 1995, after consulting with defense counsel, the applicant submitted a request for resignation for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-120, chapter 5, in lieu of trial by court-martial. At the time, Army Regulation 635-120 served as the authority for the resignation of officers for the good of the service. It states an officer may submit a resignation for the good of the service when court-martial charges have been preferred against the officer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021924
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 3 September 1996, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct, specifically the abuse of illegal drugs, and the counseling he received numerous times for patterns of misconduct. It appears the separation authority considered the amount of time the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021925
His record does not contain orders for the Air Medal. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. The evidence of records shows he served a qualifying period of service for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) and is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021929
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Counsel requests, in effect, upgrade of the applicant's discharge characterization, from under honorable conditions (general) to honorable, and the award of active service credit, for a minimum of 2 years, by reason of an improper and unjust administrative separation. c. Paragraph 1-21, of the regulation in effect at the time, states, in pertinent part, that Commanders who are special court-martial convening authorities are authorized to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021934
On 23 March 1973, a medical board was conducted at Ireland Army Hospital which determined the applicant was unfit for enlistment and recommended that he be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-9 and paragraph 2-34 of Army Regulation 40-501. A review of the available records failed to show any evidence that the applicant reported or was treated for a sexual assault while in the service. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021936
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 August 1980. His DD Form 214 for the period ending 4 June 1962 shows his MOS as 111.10. Item 6 (MOS's) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows he was awarded primary MOS (PMOS) 13B on 1 September 1976, secondary MOS (SMOS) 71G on 11 August 1964, and additional MOS (AMOS) 71L on 9 December 1974.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021938
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show awards of the Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and Purple Heart. 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. While the applicant's service in Vietnam in an infantry MOS and an infantry unit is not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021941
The applicant requests his general discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) be upgraded to honorable. 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. As a result, his record of service did not meet the standards of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021946
The applicant provides: * two DD Forms 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) and allied documents, dated 2 January 1986 and 2 October 1989 * DA Form 71 (Oath of Office - Military Personnel) * DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The regulation states if no DD Form 214 is available, issue a statement of service or transcript of military record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021953
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-8321." The applicant states he was assigned two different SSN's and wants his DD Form 214 corrected to show his SSN as XXX-XX-8321. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110021953 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110021953 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021956
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of DA Forms 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15 (Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) dated 29 March 2000 and 4 March 2005 from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). To support the request, the person must submit substantive evidence that the intended purpose of UCMJ, Article 15 has been served and that transfer of the record is in the best interest of the Army. The DA Forms 2627 are filed in accordance with the applicable Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021958
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 applicant's failure to timely file. The separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and directed the applicant's discharge UOTHC. ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021960
BOARD DATE: 24 April 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110021960 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The reconstructed record confirms the applicant was hospitalized and treated for trench foot and a head injury in February and March 1945; both of which were non-battle injuries. Notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity, in the absence of conclusive evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021962
The approved sentence included reduction to pay grade E-2, forfeiture of $250 per month for 4 months and confinement for 6 months. The applicant was not discharged for making a mistake he was discharged for committing a serious offense (11 times). There is insufficient documentation or rationale submitted by the applicant or in the record to support the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021963
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. On 24 March 1982, he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, with service characterized as 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021967
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Parachutist Badge with bronze service star. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states a bronze service star is authorized to be worn on the Parachutist Badge to denote a Soldier's participation in a combat parachute jump and orders are required to confirm award of these badges. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is no evidence which shows the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021969
Additionally, on 28 December 1970, by memorandum, the U.S. Army Reserve Components Personnel Center, notified the applicant that Army Regulation 135-155 provides that an officer who is considered for promotion and fails to be selected would be considered by the next boards and if again not selected would be discharged unless: * eligible for a transfer to the Retired Reserve * had a military service obligation * had been credited with 18 but less than 20 years of service 10. A member who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021970
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and his military occupational specialty (MOS) of 16D2O (Hawk Missile Crewman). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021975
The applicant was released from active duty for voluntary retirement on 31 May 2009, prior to 1 August 2009, the beginning date of eligibility to transfer Post 9/11 GI Bill education benefits. Public Law 110-252, section 3319, provides the eligibility requirements necessary to transfer unused education benefits to family members. The applicants request to correct his record to show he was eligible to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits based on confusion in the program has been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021979
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 June 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110021979 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The conviction and dishonorable discharge (not a bad conduct discharge) were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021981
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Air Medal with "V" Device. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110021981 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110021981 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021983
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge and correction of the narrative reason for his separation. On 21 May 2003, the applicant was accordingly discharged. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by a court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021986
He departed Vietnam in the pay grade of E-4 on 5 May 1969 for assignment to Fort Carson, Colorado. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Accordingly, his punishment was not disproportionate to the offenses for which he was convicted and he has failed to show sufficient evidence or reasons to warrant an upgrade of his discharge based on clemency.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021989
On 14 July 1972, the applicant consulted with counsel and after being advised of the basis for the contemplated trial by court-martial and the maximum permissible punishment, he voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. The DD Form 214 confirms he was discharged on 1 August 1972, under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021995
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states, in effect, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for time spent in the Republic of Vietnam and it was never annotated on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was recommended and approved for award of the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021996
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) prepared and last audited by the applicant on 11 September 1965 lists his DOB as xx July xxxx in block 6 (DOB). The evidence of record confirms the applicant entered and performed his military service under the DOB of xx July xxxx, as evidenced by the DD Form 4 documenting his enlistment and the DA Form 20 on file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021997
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record clearly shows that at the time of his military service his blood group was determined to be A NEG. In this case, the evidence of record is in conflict with a recent testing of the applicant's blood as provided by the applicant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110021998
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It states that in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, that the wound required treatment by medical personnel, and a record of this medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. Absent evidence to corroborate that he was wounded as a result of enemy action and that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022000
His record contains a DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged on 1 March 1991 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 3, as a result of court-martial with a BCD. It states, in pertinent part, 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. The DA Form 4833 was completed prior to the applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022001
The applicant provides the following: * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) * 2 letters of support * DA Form 759 (Individual Flight Record and Flight Certificate) * 4 pages of medical records * 2 pages of Clinical Records Cover Worksheet * DA Form 3647 (Clinical Record Cover Sheet) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. He further states on 25 January 1971, the NIGHTHAWK was launched to assist a sniper team in the vicinity of one of their firebases and during the attempt it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022004
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for an injury he sustained during his service in the Republic of Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. Absent evidence to the contrary, there is an insufficient basis to grant the requested relief in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022007
The applicant states his effective date and DOR to CW2 should be adjusted based on State Promotion Orders Number 007-001, dated 7 January 2011, which is the date the Federal Recognition Examining Board (FREB) approved his promotion. He also states: * Prior to enactment of the 2011 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Army National Guard (ARNG) officers were promoted by the Chief, National Guard Bureau (NGB) * After the 2011 NDAA, the authority was elevated from the Secretary of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022015
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a statement indicating: * He was a member of the 101st Airborne * He was deployed to the RVN and served one year * He was wounded by shrapnel in the right hand * He later reinjured his hand and it became infected * He was medical evacuated to the rear for treatment * He was once again offered a PH which he declined 8. It states the PH is awarded to members wounded in action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022018
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests: * Award of the Purple Heart * Correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Bronze Star Medal * Correction of the General Orders (GOs) that awarded him the Bronze Star Medal and accompanying certificate and citation to show the correct social security number (SSN) * Correction of the GOs that awarded him the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022022
On 21 August 1979, the applicant's company commander recommended the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), paragraph 14-33b(1), for misconduct. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence of any medical condition that would have warranted consideration by a medical board under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022024
On 16 March 2007, the applicant completed a Written Agreement Officer Bonus Acknowledgment, which reflected in connection with his appointment as an officer and agreement to serve with the USAR under the Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP). A memorandum from the Military Intelligence Reserve Command (MIRC) Retention Office, subject: Request for Exception to Policy for OAB, dated 29 October 2010, indicated the applicant signed a DA Form 4856 indicating he was entitled to and would...