ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002397
There is no evidence the applicant sought assistance through his chain of command, Inspector General, Equal Opportunity office, or any other available supporting agency concerning any racial, ethnic, or religious issues. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. _________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002398
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows he served in the Republic of Korea from 12 April 2001 through 13 May 2002, and he served in Kuwait/Iraq from 17 March 2004 through 17 March 2005; therefore he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show in: * item 12f, 2 years, 1 month, and 3 days of foreign service * item 18, Service in Kuwait/Iraq from 20040317 20050517 2. Permanent Orders awarded him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002402
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 5 January 1990, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within that board's its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002405
He was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for his service in support of Operation Joint Guard during the above dates and item 12f shows 6 months and 21 days of foreign service which appears to correspond to his deployment to Bosnia. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence documenting his service in Bosnia and as a result of this service, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show the AFEM and the AFSM. Therefore, he did not meet the promotion requirement for SSG/E-6 and as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002412
He states he/his: * was an E-9 and successfully completed both the Warrant Officer Candidate School (WOCS) and the Warrant Officer Basic Course (WOBC) * was military occupational specialty (MOS) qualified; therefore, he was eligible for promotion upon his graduation from WOBC on 13 September 2007 * command should have cut his promotion orders accordingly * his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 89 (Proceedings of a Federal Recognition Examining Board) should have been properly annotated to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002418
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. The applicant provides: * VA Form 21-4138 * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * 6 pages of medical documentation related to hearing loss in his right ear * DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate) * a letter, dated 31 July 1970, from Mr. Howard F. Cxxxxxxx to a Member of Congress, Congressman James F. Hxxxxxxx * an undated letter from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002420
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he served in Vietnam during the period May to July 1968 and that he had a major medical problem. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), DA Form 1811 (Physical and Mental Status on Release from Active Service), DA Form 2292 (U.S. Army Advance Emergency Order to Active Duty), U.S. Army Reserve Components Personnel and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002421
The applicant's commander approved him for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and requested the order from the servicing Personnel Service Company. There are no orders in his records awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge. 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 for the period 10 October 1989 through 23 January 1992 * adding the Army Good Conduct Medal, Valorous...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002427
There is no evidence he submitted a request to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15 year statute of limitations. He has provided no evidence or argument to show his UD should be upgraded to a general or an honorable discharge. _______ _ __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 | 20110002429
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States), item 10 (Date of Birth (DOB)) to show he was born in 1932 instead of 1933. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002436
The applicant, the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her father's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Report and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the: * Bronze Star Medal * European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars * Army Good Conduct Medal * American Campaign Medal * World War II (WWII) Victory Medal 2. The FSM served a qualifying period of service for award of the American Campaign Medal and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002439
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's VA Compensation and Pension Examination was not discussed in the previous Record of Proceedings (ROP). The previous ROP concluded that his discharge was proper and that he failed to submit evidence which would warrant upgrading a properly-issued discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002447
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20100016594 on 29 December 2010. The applicant's self-authored statement describing a 4-day operation in which he maintains he engaged in active ground combat was not previously considered by the Board. His military service records do not contain any orders awarding him the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002451
A review of the applicant's military personnel record failed to reveal any evidence he was authorized or awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant contends his medical record should be corrected to delete the reference to "old injury" and he should be awarded the Purple Heart because he was wounded while serving in the RVN when he sustained a perforated tympanic membrane of his right ear from a loud explosion. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant provides insufficient evidence,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002453
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry military occupational specialty (MOS). Although the 6 April 1970 medical record that the applicant submitted with his application refers to earlier treatment for multiple fragment wounds to his stomach there is no medical record that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002455
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), Vietnam Service Medal with two or three bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and any other awards to which he is entitled to. The applicant participated in five campaign phases during his service in the RVN. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002456
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 August 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110002456 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant has not provided any new evidence to refute the previous Board's determination or to support his contention at this late date. ____________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 | 20110002457
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following awards: * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) with three bronze service stars * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * "VCAM" [interpreted to mean the RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960)] * Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002458
As a new issue, the applicant requests correction of the hospital admission cards created by the Department of the Army Office of the Surgeon General (OTSG) for the year 1950 that show he was admitted to the hospital on 24 September 1950 and he was diagnosed with "fracture, compound, comminuted, with nerve involvement," the causative agent is shown as "bullet, small arms, machine gun," and he was transferred to "William Beaumont Army Hospital" for "orthopedic surgery"; and replace the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002465
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). ___________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) AR20110002465 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110002465 4 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002466
On 17 September 1970, the applicant submitted a request for a hardship discharge to take care of his elderly grandparents who lived on a farm in Tennessee. He also acknowledged he had not been coerced by anyone in anyway to request such a discharge, that he must report to the State Director of Selective Service to arrange for performance of 20 months of alternate service, that upon satisfactory completion of such service he would be issued a Clemency Discharge Certificate, and that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002468
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge to honorable or change to by reason of medical disability. The evidence of record is void of any military medical treatment records and the applicant failed to provide any showing he was diagnosed or treated for PTSD prior to his discharge processing. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002472
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his undesirable (UD) discharge to a general discharge. However, at the time the applicant was discharged a UD was considered 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 this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002484
He states that on or about 11 December 2008, he submitted a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) requesting release from the AGR Program and enlistment in the Active Component (AC). In email correspondence, dated 15 January 2009, the first sergeant, 412th Engineer Command requested the command process the applicant's request as soon as possible since the applicant was going to ETS on 3 March 2009. The USAR Command official also stated the applicant's second request was incomplete when it was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002485
The record contains a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial in accordance with chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) with the applicant's name; however, the request is not signed. An Undesirable Discharge Certificate would normally be furnished an individual who was discharged for the good of the Service at the time the applicant was discharged. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110002485 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002492
In this case, the evidence of record confirms the applicant completed 4 years, 4 months, and 12 days of prior active military service in the USAF. Therefore, item 12d of her RA DD Form 214 for the period ending 29 March 2010 should be corrected to show her total prior active service. The applicants request to correct item 14 of her DD Form 214 for the period ending 29 March 2010 to add her military education completed in the USAF has also been carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002500
The applicant states he sustained injuries as a direct result of an MVA caused when his driver swerved to avoid rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) fire from enemy combatants. The medical documentation and sworn statements show he was treated for injuries due to a vehicle accident and not injuries caused by the enemy. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in Balad,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002506
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests upgrade of his dishonorable discharge. 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 | 20110002509
On 15 September 1992, the applicant's commander advised him that he was initiating action to separate him for a pattern of misconduct under the provisions of paragraph 14-12b of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations). There is no evidence in his record and he has not submitted any substantive evidence showing he was diagnosed with or being treated for PTSD while serving in the military. Based on the applicant's record of misconduct, his service clearly did...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002515
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was medically retired. The available evidence shows the applicant was medically disabled and evaluated by a PEB. The available documentary evidence provided by the applicant shows the VA reevaluated his medical conditions and granted a 60-percent combined disability rating for the applicant's five medical conditions effective 12 October 2009, ten years after he separated from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002517
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the same awards as listed on his DA Form 20, except for the Meritorious Unit Commendation and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002525
The applicant maintains that he was deployed to El Salvador to train El Salvadorans and, as such, he qualifies for award of the AFEM and CIB. There is no evidence in the available records and he has not provided any evidence that shows he served in El Salvador during the qualifying period for award of the AFEM and CIB. In the absence of evidence to substantiate his service in El Salvador, there is an insufficient basis to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002530
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the SS is awarded for gallantry in action against the enemy. Evidence of record shows the applicant was temporarily promoted to SGT on 28 October 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002537
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 June 2003 be updated to show: a. all the awards shown on her DD Form 214 for the period ending 1 March 1996; b. three awards of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM); c. campaign awards authorized for Operation Iraqi Freedom; and d. a second award of the Army Reserve Components...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002538
His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 5 April 1974 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, with a separation program designator code of 384 (unfitness drug addiction or the unauthorized use or possession of habit-forming narcotic drugs or marijuana). Records show he was 20 years old at the time he refused his rights in conjunction with his separation. There is no evidence indicating he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002539
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The commander does not confirm the engagement qualified the applicant for the CAB nor does he indicate he recommended or recommends the applicant for the CAB based on this incident. It states it is authorized for service in Iraq on or after 19 March 2003 to a date to be determined.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002541
The applicant requests, in effect, his military records be corrected to show he completed 20 years of qualifying service for a Reserve Component retirement. c. when he was released from active duty and discharged from the Colorado Army National Guard (COARNG) he was not afforded an exit interview with a personnel officer. His USAR Personnel Command Chronological Statement of Retirement Points, dated 23 August 2011, shows he completed 19 years, 7 months, and 20 days of qualifying service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002565
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show: a. he was separated on 9 April 2009. b. his net active service includes the time he spent in basic training, advanced individual training (AIT), and several days that he spent performing administrative duties in January and March 2006. c. he also requests that an updated DD Form 214 be mailed to his current address. The applicant provides a copy of: * DD Form 214 * DD Form 215...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002567
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, Combat Action Badge, and Army Achievement Medal. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and Combat Action Badge during his period of active duty from 19 January 2004 through 21 March 2005. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002568
The applicant's military records show she enlisted in the Regular Army on 20 August 2002. The available evidence shows a PEB recommended that the applicant be discharged due to disability with severance pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from Item 18 of the applicant's DD Form 214 the entry "Disability Severance Pay -- $101,736.60" and adding "Disability Severance Pay -- $10,736.60."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002570
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 base award of a third Air Medal in this case. Therefore, he is eligible for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 28 May 1968 through 4 February 1970 and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002571
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with bronze service star * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Combat Infantryman Badge 8. There is no available order or other available evidence showing the applicant was awarded the 1st award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002574
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 23 August 1989 in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002576
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the last four digits of his social security number (SSN) as "6558" instead of "6668." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows, during his military service, the applicant used a SSN that contains the number "6558" in the last four digits. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002581
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show the 12th Field Hospital, Brussels, Belgium, in addition to Fort Dix, NJ. Item 6 (Organization) of the WD AGO Form 53-55 he was issued shows the entry "127th General Hospital." As such, it is presumed in the absence of evidence to the contrary that the applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 accurately reflects the last unit he was assigned to at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002582
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 for Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 5 May 1947. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110002582 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110002582 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002587
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 3 October 1969 to show his social security number (SSN) as "xx7-xx-xxxx" instead of "xx6-xx-xxxx." He provides his: * DD Forms 214 for the period ending 1 September 1966 and 3 October 1969 * Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 24 August 1972 * Social security card CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of this DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002588
Chapter 3 lists the various medical conditions and physical defects which, if incurred or aggravated by an Army National Guard Soldier during an active duty period, may render a Soldier unfit for further military service and require referral to a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and further referral to a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) for determination of fitness or unfitness. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition, although not considered medically...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002589
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110002589 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Item 15 (DOB) of his DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record) listed his DOB as 25 December 1941. The regulation directs that the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002590
His DA Form 24 (Service Record) and subsequent DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) that were created upon his entrance into the Army show the same first name as that shown on his enlistment document. The evidence of record shows that upon enlistment in the Army, the applicant listed his first name as "Exxxxxx." Therefore, absent convincing, independent, and verifiable evidence to the contrary it is presumed the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, were...