ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022027
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show the Bronze Star Medal, High Speed Radio Operator Course, Foreign Area and Language Course, and the French Language and Civilization Advanced Course. The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. 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 | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022030
The commander advised him he had the right to: * present his case before a board of officers * submit statements in his own behalf * be represented by counsel * waive the above rights in writing * withdraw any waiver of his rights before the date the discharge authority directs or approves his discharge and request that his case be presented before a board of officers 7. On 14 February 1975, the appropriate authority waived rehabilitative reassignment, approved his discharged by reason of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022031
On 7 June 2010, the applicant's unit commander recommended the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-11, for a medical condition that existed prior to service (chronic thoracic spine pain with severe thoracic scoliosis with concavity to the left). A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within 6 months of the Soldiers initial entrance on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022033
Additionally, all documents in his records, to include those completed by the applicant reflect the same SSN that is reflected on his DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows the SSN depicted on the applicants DD Form 214 is the SSN that he enlisted and served under during all of his service. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document which confirms his requested SSN will be filed in his official military personnel file (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022034
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) contains a DD Form 1584 (National Agency Check Request), dated 19 April 1973, and a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), which show his SSN as XXX-XX-XX64. _________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 | 20110022035
An NGB Form 23B (ARNG Retirement Points History Statement), dated 1 November 2005, shows he was credited with 546 (or 1 year, 5 months, and 27 days) active duty points during his service in the ARNG as a WO. On 14 October 2009, the ABCMR granted the applicant's request for correction of his records to show he was retired in the highest grade he had held and his records were subsequently corrected to show he was retired and placed on the retired list effective 3 March 2008 in the rank/grade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022040
The facts and circumstances surrounding his discharge are not available for review with this case; however, his record contains a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) that shows he was discharged on 28 July 1966 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness), for frequent Incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities, with issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022042
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) completed upon the applicant's entry in the service shows his last name and first name as shown on his DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record Under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The available evidence shows the applicant's name was incorrectly entered on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022046
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A DD Form 4 documents his 22 December 1966 reenlistment for 6 years. However, now, more than 45 years later, there is no evidence in his reenlistment documents of any promise of a reenlistment bonus.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022049
There are no orders in the applicant's records awarding him the BSM or a second AM. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for the first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022050
* he served on active duty from 8 January 2000 through 6 January 2009 during which he twice deployed to Iraq * upon his return from his second deployment, he began exhibiting symptoms of PTSD * his commander referred him to a mental health evaluation for sleep problems and multiple instances of missing formation, but he was allowed to continue to serve * he began having disciplinary problems including an altercation with his girlfriend and ultimate arrest for physical assault and disorderly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022051
The applicant states his second award of the Army Commendation Medal was approved after he was released from active duty. The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 * orders for the award of his first Army Commendation Medal * certificate and citation for a second award of the Army Commendation Medal * letter, dated 30 May 1972, verifying receipt by his commander of his Criminal Investigator credentials and badge * letter, dated 16 September 2011, from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022055
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 1 April 2003, he was reported absent without leave (AWOL) from his assigned unit and he was dropped from the rolls on 1 May 2003. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022056
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank as sergeant (SGT)/E-5 and removal of his reentry eligibility (RE) code of RE-3. The evidence of record shows he was discharged from active duty on 1 May 1980 in the rank of PV2/E-2 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-31h(2), by reason of EDP for failure to maintain acceptable standards for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022058
A review of the applicant's military personnel record failed to reveal any evidence he was authorized or awarded the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. ____________x__________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022060
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect his deployment with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 32nd Armor Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX, and foreign service in Southwest Asia. The database shows he was deployed to Southwest Asia from 3 February through 18 April 1991 (a period of 2 months and 16 days) and 1 August through 31 August 1991 (a period of 31 days). The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022062
c. The DA Form 2627 is filed in the applicant's official military personnel file (OMPF). Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Military Personnel Information Management/ Records) serves as the authority for filing documents in the OMPF. Based on the applicant's military service records and information provided by the applicant, it appears that the applicant was properly titled at the time he was cited for the offense in question and when the charge was preferred against him.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022067
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. Deleting the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars; and c. Adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars * Valorous Unit Award * Meritorious Unit Commendation *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022069
On 8 May 1970, the applicant was released from active duty upon completion of hospitalization. The medical evidence provided by the applicant shows he was injured, but does not show that the injuries were the result of enemy action. __________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022075
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He asks why item 16 of his DD Form 214 shows "0." The Board only corrects military records; since he has not asked for a correction to this item, this portion of his request will not be discussed further in this Record of Proceedings.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022076
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant was not a member of the service on or after 1 August 2009, the beginning date of eligibility to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits. The applicant's request to correct his record to show he was eligible to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits based on his lack of knowledge of the particulars of the program at the time of his retirement has been carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022077
He was informed of the commander's intention to recommend that he be separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, for an entry level status (ELS) separation due to his failure to adapt to the military environment and refusal to train. The SPD code of JGA was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating under the provisions of AR 635-200, Chapter 11, due to entry level...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022079
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. However, there is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence which shows he enlisted in 2000. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022085
The applicant states he: * had prior honorable enlisted service in the U.S. Navy from 1968 to 1974 * was appointed as a Reserve commissioned officer on 4 June 1978 * completed 20 years of commissioned service on 4 June 1998 * had a mandatory release date (MRD) of 4 June 2002 * was honorably discharged on 31 May 2005 a. He states that Army Regulation 135-155 (Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers Other Than General Officers) provides that a MAJ on the Reserve Active Status...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022086
The applicant qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and he served in four campaigns during his service in Vietnam. d. Despite the absence of the unit commander's recommendation for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), based on the available evidence it would be appropriate to award the applicant this medal and correct his DD Form 214 to show the award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022087
d. The basic eligibility criteria for the SF Tab in Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), in effect during his deployment, stated subsequent to 1955 Reserve Component (RC) personnel must have successfully served for 120 consecutive days, or more, as a company grade officer or enlisted member of an SF Operational Detachment (A-Team), Mobile Strike Force, SF Reconnaissance Team or SF Special Project Unit and must have been awarded the CIB or Combat Medical Badge (CMB). g. After he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022088
On 21 September 1994, the separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge and directed the applicant's discharge under honorable conditions (a general discharge). Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel from active duty. His record of service included one NJP for two AWOL periods and 46 days of lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022089
The applicants DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the RVN during the period 23 January 1971 through 5 November 1971. It states the PH is awarded to members wounded in action. Notwithstanding the unit members statements, in order to support award of the PH the member must have been wounded in action and there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022093
Paragraph 13-6d states the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) may be awarded to all members who are credited with a normal overseas tour. In this case, the evidence of record confirms the applicant completed a normal overseas tour in Korea and 10 months and 29 days of service in Kuwait, which is an isolated area with no normal tour length established. The record also shows that based on his service in Korea, the applicant is eligible for the KDSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022097
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 11 October 1984 to show award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badges for qualification with all tank weapons, 105 millimeter (howitzer), M-60D machinegun, and .50 caliber machinegun, and any other service awards to which he is entitled. On 11 October 1984, he was honorably released from AGR status by reason of completion of period of active duty and he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022098
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 1 May 1971. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge was considered appropriate at the time. Discharges under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 are voluntary requests for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022102
He provides: * Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 3rd Battalion, 144th Infantry, Unit Manning Report, prepared 13 November 2009 * Orders Number 225-343, dated 13 August 2010 * FY11 CPT APL (RC) Selection Board Results, release date 3 March 2011 * Recommendation for promotion memorandum, dated 5 April 2011 * Special Orders Number 208 AR, dated 2 September 2011 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) promotion memorandum, dated 2 September 2011 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022105
Block 24c enter the total active duty outside continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214 and the last overseas theater in which service was performed; c. Block 26 enter decorations, etc., awarded or authorized during the period covered by the DD Form 214 from Section 9 of the DA Form 24; and d. Block 32 an entry will be made indicating the individual was or was not paid for accrued leave. Therefore, it would be appropriate to add these awards to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022107
The applicant contends the DFAS and DOHA decisions are erroneous, unfair, and unjust for the following reasons: * the decisions incorrectly classify Honduras to United States travel as "transoceanic" * the decisions assume POV travel is more costly than POV shipment and air travel * the DOHA decision dismisses the fact that a U.S. Air Force (USAF) member performed the same travel (Honduras to United States) at the same time and received reimbursement 5. Comptroller General decisions in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022113
There is no indication the FSM or the applicant notified DFAS within 1 year of his divorce to change his SBP election to former spouse coverage. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A) permits a former spouse to make a written request that an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed to have been made when the former spouse is awarded the SBP annuity incident to a proceeding of divorce. The available evidence shows that at the time of the FSM's retirement in 1991, the FSM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022115
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 June 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110022115 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components Enlistment Program) states 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. Although the applicant desires to reenter the military it is insufficient justification for granting the relief requested.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022116
BOARD DATE: 8 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110022116 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022117
Although the applicant was awarded the ARCAM by her unit, the time she was serving on active duty was not creditable and she was awarded the ARCAM erroneously. In light of her 2 years, 7 months, and 13 days of net active service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service without a discreditable incident of record, her combat zone service, and her progress to pay grade E-4, she should be awarded the AGCM and it should be added to her DD Form 214. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022124
The applicant requests correction of the Social Security Number (SSN) listed in his military service record and DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). All documents and orders contained in the applicants Military Personnel Records Jacket, other than his initial DD Form 4, that contain an SSN list the one he 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 | 20110022125
He states: * it is unreasonable the Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB) determined all his active duty service above the rank/grade of private (PVT)/E-1 was unsatisfactorily served when the offenses he committed did not occur until he was in the rank/grade of staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6 * he understands what the verbiage in Army Regulation 15-80 (AGDRB and Grade Determinations), paragraph 25 says; however, he believes the AGDRB should advance him on the retired list to at least SGT *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022127
In support of his application the applicant provides the following documents: * a letter of support from his Senators office * DA Form 2627, applicant's letter, and LOR * FBI subpoena of financial records * Article 32, UCMJ, investigation memorandum * statement from the General Manager, Sleep Center Hawaii * Hawaii Neurological Society Board of Directors list * Annual OGE 450 Report (2009) * Individual Training Report * Chairman's Award for Excellence in Military Medicine * five DA Forms...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022135
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Panama during Operation Just Cause. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Orders 225-227, Munich Personnel Service Center, 569th Personnel Service Company, 38th Personnel and Administration Battalion, dated 12 August 1988 * Certificate of participation in Operation Just Cause from Joint Task Force South * DA Form 4980-18 (Army Achievement Medal Certificate) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022136
The applicant requests to change her eligibility code of C (Not Eligible-No 6-year contract/commitment with the Selected Reserve) for the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR) in order to become eligible for the MGIB-SR program. Her record is void of a DA Form 5447-R (Officer Service Agreement Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program) and there is no indication she ever agreed to serve 6 years in the Selected Reserve for the purpose of receiving the MGIB-SR. 3. She did not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022139
He remained in the IRR until his discharge on 21 May 1995. d. Several years later he received a letter from the U.S. Army Retired Reserve Personnel Command (correctly known as the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center (ARPERCEN) at the time) asking him whether he wanted to receive his final discharge or be placed in the Retired Reserve. b. Paragraph 2-9 states that active status in the Ready Reserve, the Standby Reserve, and the Active National Guard after 30 June 1949, but insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022141
I notified the SM that he was scroll confirmed and that I needed his new DA 71, (DA Form 71 (Oath of Office)) with the correct rank to cut his orders," dated 8 August 2011; d. "SM emailed and I explained to him that his date of rank cannot be before he was scrolled to CW2," dated 10 August 2011; and e. "Corrected the rank on the last set of orders and sent out the correct copy with the correct rank. Paragraph 1-9b states effective 1 October 1992 all applicants for warrant WO appointment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022148
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to fully honorable under Secretarial Authority with a reentry code of 1 and to be awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal (HSM) for his participation in Operation Provide Refuge. The applicant states that his discharge should be upgraded because there were mitigating circumstances at the time, because he had an excellent record of service, and because the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) recognized that his discharge was unjust and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022149
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. It states that applications for removal of an Article 15 from the OMPF based on an error or injustice will be made to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110022149 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022153
The applicant requests adjustment of her captain date of rank (DOR) to 24 February 2002 and promotion consideration to major by a special selection board (SSB). 2008-03-02 day prior to reappointment in ARNG 2006-12-12 day following discharge date from USAR-Reinforcement 1-02-20 subtotal +1 provides for inclusive dates 1-02-21 period of civilian break 2000-12-01 effective date and DOR for promotion to captain on active duty 2002-02-22 adjusted DOR to captain 4. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022154
In accordance with (IAW) Army Regulation 135-101 (Appointment of Reserve Commissioned Officers for Assignment to Army Medical Department Branches), the 2 years of professional experience would equal 1 year of time in grade or DOR constructive credit. Army Regulation 135-101, page 20, paragraph 6 states "Professional experience credit may be calculated from date of graduation from the nursing education program only if or State Board examination is initially passed and the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022157
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect two awards of the Purple Heart. Accordingly, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 4 October 1966 to 23 September 1968 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the VSM from block 24 of his DD...