ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022161
The FSM's complete military records are not available for review. The available evidence does not show the FSM ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge or for a change in his narrative reason for separation during that board's 15-year statute of limitations. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022171
On 24 March 1987, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge and determined his discharge was proper and equitable. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The evidence of record confirms the applicant himself verified he went AWOL because he was on assignment to Germany, the Army didn't pay enough, he didn't like being told what to do, and he would go AWOL...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022175
The applicant requests change of his uncharacterized discharge to an honorable discharge. On 9 May 1983, the applicant's company commander initiated action to discharge the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, for entry-level status performance and conduct. On 18 May 1983, the applicant was discharged from active duty in pay grade E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 11-3a, by reason of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022177
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110022177 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he elected former spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing that he made a proper former spouse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022185
There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge was considered appropriate at the time the applicant was discharged. However, the available evidence shows he was diagnosed with PTSD many years after he was discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022187
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110022187 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022188
The applicant was notified of his pending separation for misconduct (patterns of misconduct) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 14-12b. On 3 May 1996, he was discharged under honorable conditions (general discharge) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct (patterns of misconduct). There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022192
He was honorably released from active duty on 23 June 1972 with a narrative reason for separation as inability to adapt to military service. Had the applicant not been discharged for fraudulent entry, and based on this record of indiscipline alone, the applicant's character of service for separation is appropriate. ____________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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022193
The applicant, the son 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 participation credit for the Ardennes-Alsace campaign. The FSM's military records are not available for review. The FSM was awarded the EAME Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars; however, Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1 shows his unit of assignment during WWII was credited with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022196
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record is void of medical treatment records or other medical documents indicating he was suffering from a disabling physical condition at the time of his discharge. The record also contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows the applicant 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 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022218
On 23 May 2007, the applicant was discharged accordingly. Army policy states that an under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate for a Soldier discharged for patterns of misconduct; however, the discharge authority may direct an honorable or general discharge if such are merited by the Soldier's overall record. The "JKK" SPD code is the correct code for Soldiers separating under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12c(2) by reason of misconduct (drug abuse).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022222
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides, in pertinent part, that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correct his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022224
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show her correct rank. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) she was issued at the time shows in: * Item 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank) the entry "PFC" * Item 4b (Pay Grade) the entry "E03" * Item 12i (Effective Date of Pay Grade) the entry "2009 06 11" (11 June 2009) 4. While undergoing physical disability processing, she met the requirements for promotion to SPC on 11 June 2011 and a DA Form 4187...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022229
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110022229 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 15-80 (Army Grade Determination Review Board and Grade Determinations) provides that: a. The available evidence shows the applicant was reduced to PFC/E-3 by NJP he accepted on 4 May 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022231
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110022231 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: * State Promotion Orders * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Special Orders Number 188 AR, dated 16 August 2011 * NGB Form 89 (Proceedings of a Federal Recognition Examining Board) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, effective 7 January 2011, all initial appointments of WOs and promotion to higher...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022235
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). From June 2005 to December 2005, the applicant submitted requests for reimbursement for lodging costs in the amount of $1,650.00 per month. Since he had been granted an SNA and authorized reimbursement in the amount of $1,650.00 (the per diem rate for the San Antonio area was over $3,000.00 per month and his payment to Washington Mutual Bank was $1,742.42 per month), he thought his residence was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022239
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he was retired in the rank/pay grade of major (MAJ)/O-4, the highest grade he satisfactorily held. It states, in pertinent part, that in the case of a person who is entitled to retired pay under section 12731 of this title, the retired pay base is the monthly basic pay, determined at the rates applicable on the date when retired pay is granted, of the highest grade held satisfactorily by the person at any time in the armed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022241
It states: a. Enlisted Soldiers (SGT and above) may request transfer of a record of NJP from the performance section to the restricted section of their OMPF under the provisions of this regulation. The officer who directed the filing of the record in the OMPF may provide a statement to the Soldier in support of a request for transfer of the record from the performance to the restricted section. After a careful review of the available evidence, the applicant's professional progress and his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022246
The applicant requests item 25 (Separation Authority) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to show "chapter 61." AR 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents that must be prepared for Soldiers on retirement, discharge, release from active duty service, or control of the Active Army. The applicant's request for a change of his separation authority on his DD Form 214 to indicate he was discharged by reason of physical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022247
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110022247 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, effective 7 January 2011, all initial appointments of WOs and promotion to higher grades, by warrant or commission, will be issued by the President. The delay in the applicant's promotion resulted from a statutory change in the procedures for the promotion of WOs that was mandated by the 2011 NDAA that WOs be placed on a scroll and staffed to the President...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022248
The applicant requests his retirement date be changed from 31 July 2009 to 1 August 2009 so he will be eligible to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to his children. The policy states, in part, that those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are, by law, not eligible to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits because their last day of duty will be 31 July 2009 and they will transfer to the Retired List on 1 August 2009. Although he retired on 31 July 2009, one day...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022249
It provides: a. the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 and 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995, and 11 September 2001 and a date to be determined; b. the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the areas of eligibility designated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022251
The evidence of record shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer his educational benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill TEB Program prior to his retirement. The advisory opinion points out: * many Soldiers who left military service during the first 90 days of the program were not fully aware of the requirement to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits prior to leaving military service * the applicant's last day in military service was 31 January 2010 * he would have been eligible to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022252
The applicant requests correction of item 14 (Military Education) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Warrior Leader Course. The applicant's contention that her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the Warrior Leader Course has been carefully reviewed. The evidence of record clearly shows she successfully completed the Warrior Leader Course.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022254
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned. _______ _ 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 | 20110022256
On 4 March 1984, after completing 2 years of active service, he was honorably released from active duty for expiration term of service and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve Control Group (Annual Training) to complete his service obligation. The ASB recommended that the applicant be separated from active duty and receive an other than honorable discharge characterization of service. There is no evidence in the applicant's personnel service record nor did the applicant provide evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022261
The applicant requests correction of item 12b (Separation Date This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was separated on 24 October 2011 vice 21 September 2011. The applicant provides a memorandum, dated 21 October 2011 and signed by the brigade commander, 1st Heavy Brigade Combat, Team, 3rd Infantry Division, that essentially states he (the brigade commander): * authorized an extension of the applicant's contract from 22 September to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022263
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Two awards of the Army Achievement Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Southwest Asia Service Medal * Kuwait Liberation Medal * Drivers Badge 2. * Three DA Forms 638 (Recommendation for Award) and certificates showing award of the Army Commendation Medal and two awards of the Army Achievement Medal * Permanent Orders 3-1 * Certificates of achievement * Certificate of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022266
The applicant requests: * Extension of his mandatory removal date (MRD) to 30 September 2011 * Service credit and recalculation of retired pay to include all service completed between his current MRD of 7 May 2010 through the adjusted MRD * Correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to include the creditable service as well as award of the Meritorious Service Medal 2. The applicant states: * His MRD was 7 May 2010 prior to changing his status from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022270
The applicant's records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 3 August 1967 and he held military occupational specialty 12B (Combat Engineer). U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided guidelines for award of the Air Medal. In the absence of orders or other independent evidence that would confirm he completed the number of missions necessary to be awarded the Air Medal, there is insufficient evidence upon which to correct his DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022271
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110022271 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicants Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains the following documents that show his SSN as xxx-xx-x3xx: * DA Form 3027 (U.S. Army Request for National Agency Check, dated 10 December 1966 * Special Orders Number 148, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Lewis, WA, dated 18 September 1968 * DA Form 2166 (Enlisted Efficiency Report), dated 20...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022272
The applicant states he was awarded the SS by General Orders Number 7059 and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 13 June 1969 in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM 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: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022274
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his previous award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant states he was awarded the ARCOM; however, the date of the award was after the date he separated from active duty. Ordinarily, orders are required to substantiate a past award of the ARCOM; however, in this case, the evidence of record includes an onionskin copy of an ARCOM award citation,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022275
The applicant requests correction of his record to add the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany and Austria clasps. The evidence of record shows his unit was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Bronze Star Medal based upon award of the Combat Infantryman Badge for service from 6 February 1945 to 8 May 1945 during World War II *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022276
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and the Purple Heart and that all of his awards, including the 3d Infantry Division Combat Patch and his award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of release or Discharge from Active Duty). His DD Form 214 does not reflect his service in Kuwait. The applicant was awarded the AAM for his service in Kuwait during his first tour and that award should be as added to his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022277
On 3 October 2005, his commander notified him he was being recommended for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administration Separations), paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct - a pattern of misconduct, with a general discharge. On 14 October 2005, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, for a pattern of misconduct, with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022278
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). There is no evidence in the applicants service records that shows he was awarded the NDSM. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the NDSM is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995, and 11 September 2001 and a date to be determined.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022281
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 28 May 1970. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 28 May 1970 through 3 March 1972 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: * awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 28 May 1970 through 3 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022283
The applicant states, in effect, that his record of service warrants award of the AGCM, he served as a helicopter crewmember in combat and non-combat missions in Vietnam and he should have been awarded the Air Medal, he was required to undergo training on the M-60 machine gun, and he did not receive his unit awards. His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) issued at the time of his REFRAD shows he was awarded the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022288
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show award of the Bronze Star Medal and his official military records do not contain any general orders which awarded him the Bronze Star Medal. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110022288 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022289
There are no available records showing the applicant ever used SSN xxx-xx-3xxx at any time during his service. The only other document in his record containing an SSN is his DD Form 214 that shows his SSN as xxx-xx-6x7x. Records also show he enlisted under the DOB of 31 January 1959 and all but one document in his records reflects the same.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022291
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: * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) 2nd Award * Iraq Campaign Medal * Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon * Rank/Pay Grade of sergeant (SGT)/E5 * Unit Supply and Unit Armorer Courses under military education * Secondary Military Occupational Specialty (SMOS) 92Y (Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022297
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 DADT or prior policies. The memorandum states that, effective 20 September 2011,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022303
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110022303 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests her military records be corrected to change her child only Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election to show she elected not to participate in SBP. Her DD Form 2656, dated 15 June 1995, shows she elected SBP coverage for children only, based on full gross retirement pay.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022304
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. The court reviewed the sentence and affirmed only so much of the sentence as provided for a forfeiture of pay and allowances, confinement at hard...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022305
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was medically retired due to physical disability. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show he was medically retired due to physical disability because he was prescribed a dosage of the drug primaquine in October 2002 that resulted in toxicity and damage to his heart. Since there is no evidence of record to show that the applicant's medical condition that is currently under review...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022308
The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service individual pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and document accordingly and maintain records for individuals who receive supplemental educational assistance under Public Law 110-252, section 3316. The policy states, in part, that those who retire on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022311
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. c. His service record is void of any orders that show he was awarded the Purple Heart, his name is shown on the Korea Casualty Roster, and his complete medical records are not available for review with this case. d. In the absence of additional documentary evidence that conclusively 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 | 20110022314
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 10 January 1977, the applicant was notified by his unit commander that he was initiating action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-37 (Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP)), with a General Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022316
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. d. DD Form 214 for the period 15 December 1968 through 30 September 1972 which shows in item 22c completion of 1 year of foreign service and in item 30 (Remarks) the entry "Vietnam - Yes 1 October 1970 to 30 September 1971." As a result,...