ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022322
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. After consulting with counsel, he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. I have almost 8 years [of] good time and I have a good record up until the time I went AWOL and I only had a year to go on my enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022328
The applicant's military records are not available for review. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; therefore, his WD AGO Form 53-55 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 amending his WD AGO Form 53-55 as follows: * deleting from item 33 the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022332
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, there is no evidence in his military service records and he has not provided evidence that he was promised an honorable discharge. The available evidence shows he received an Article 15, a special court-martial conviction, and he was confined by military authorities.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022334
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. 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 | 20110022337
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the American Campaign Medal from his DD Form 214 and adding the following...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022338
On 16 April 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an honorable discharge. There is insufficient evidence to warrant an honorable or a general 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 | 20110022339
The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted. However, there is no evidence which indicates he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed military service. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022340
In this form an Army medical official stated, "the enlisted member should be considered for discharge and indicated a Mental Hygiene evaluation would soon follow, along with the necessary TDP paperwork. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-33 (TDP ) in effect at the time, states that the TDP program provides that commanders may expeditiously separate members who lack the necessary motivation, discipline, ability, or aptitude to become a productive soldier when these individuals were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022345
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * the last digit of his social security number (SSN) as 3 * his date of birth (DOB) as 11 Oxxxxxx xxxx. His DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) shows the last digit of his SSN as 9 and his DOB as 11 Oxxxxxx xxxx. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to correcting his DD Form 214 to show the last digit of his SSN as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022351
The commander cited: * the applicant's NJP and SPCM conviction * the applicant requested elimination * the applicant is immature and stated he enlisted to avoid reform school * the applicant is not worth the Army's time 7. Chapter 7 (Physical Profiling) of Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness) provides that the basic purpose of the physical profile serial system is to provide an index to the overall functional capacity of an individual and is used to assist the unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022353
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, his DD Form 214 does not show his service medals or the Combat Action Badge. The applicant requested award of the Combat Action Badge and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022361
The applicant requests correction of her record to show she is eligible for both: a. payment of a $10,000 Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) she was guaranteed when she entered military service in 2008; and b. participation in the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) for a maximum amount of $20,000. Her DA Form 5261-X was authenticated by herself and a witnessing official and shows that under the authority of Section 308j of Title 37 U.S. Code (USC) the criteria for her eligibility for the OAB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022367
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110022367 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests change of the effective date of his Dental Additional Special Pay (DASP) contract from 12 September 2010 to 16 June 2011. The applicant was eligible for DASP, effective 8 September 2008, the date he was issued his dentist license.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022368
The applicant's complete military record is not available to the Board for review. The PH is not listed on the DD Form 214 on file and there are no orders or other documents in the NPRC file that indicate the applicant was ever recommended for or awarded the PH during any of his active service. It states that in order to award a PH, there must be evidence verifying the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022370
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of the separation date shown on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). Army Regulation 635-5 (Personnel Separations - Separation Documents), in effect at the time of the applicant's separation from active duty, prescribed policies and procedures regarding separation documents.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022372
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. He was honorably discharged in August 1969. His 10 August 1969 ETS would have been adjusted by approximately 6 months to February 1970 based on his 30 days in jail for the worthless check and the 156 days of AWOL from January to June 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022374
The available DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record (PQR)), that appears to have been created on or about 1 August 1973, records 74 months of overseas service prior to 1 October 1960, service in Korea from 13 July 1964 through 21 July 1965 and service in Vietnam from 15 May 1972 through 30 March 1973. His DD Form 214 shows, at item 18f (Foreign and/or Sea Service), 8 years and 25 days with a notation in item 27 (Remarks) the country of service as Vietnam. Therefore, as an exception...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022376
The applicant provides: * VA rating decision, dated 27 January 2009 * medical record progress notes, dated 10 June 2011 * letter from his VA physician, dated 3 October 2011 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant was diagnosed with any mental or medical condition prior to his discharge on 29 August 2008. Therefore, there is no basis for granting the applicant's request for a medical discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022379
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows his conduct and efficiency ratings were excellent. The applicants records do not contain any evidence of disciplinary action and there is no evidence to show the commander took any action to deny him the Army Good Conduct Medal. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualified...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022382
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for a wound he sustained to his left hand. The applicant provides copies of: * his NA Form 13038 a substitute for a DD Form 214 (Report of Separation or Discharge) in those cases where there are no military records typically as a result of the 1973 NPRC fire * VA Form 21-4138 a record of the applicant's narrative * a 12 July 2011 letter from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022388
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests reconsideration of his request for removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), from his official military personnel file (OMPF). A memorandum from the S-3, 78th Aviation Troop Command, Georgia Army National Guard, Marietta, GA, dated 5 January 2010, subject: [Applicant's] Flight Pay Recoupment, states: (1) He is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022396
The PEB determined he remained unfit, awarded him a 50% disability rating, and recommended permanent retirement. Based on a thorough review of his most recent medical evaluation, all other available medical records, current laws and Army Regulations, the USAPEB determined he remained unfit, and recommended awarding him a combined rating of 80%, and that he be permanently retired from the service. Subsequent to his discharge and over the years, the VA awarded him service-connected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022409
His DD Form 214 for this period shows in: * item 3a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) his rank and pay grade as SGT, E-5 (T), indicating temporary grade * item 19c (Date of Entry) he enlisted in the Regular Army on 4 December 1963 * item 23 (Home of Record (HOR)) his HOR as Jayuya, PR * item 26 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) he wasn't awarded the POW Medal or Army Good Conduct Medal during this period * item 28 (Service Schools or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022411
He further states after caring for the seriously injured point-man the applicant was treated by the field medic for what seemed to be cuts, abrasions, and minor shrapnel wounds. The applicant was injured but he would not go and get checked out by the medic. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that conclusively shows he was injured as a result of hostile action and treated for that injury.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022413
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. His record of service shows he was AWOL for 54 days at the time he returned to military control. Based on his record of misconduct, his service clearly did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022414
However, his record contains a DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) which shows he was discharged from active duty in pay grade E-1 on 14 June 1978 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-33, for Misconduct. On 24 April 1987, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge. However, the evidence shows he was discharged on 14 June 1978 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-33, for misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022418
The applicant states Annex L (Enlisted Loan Repayment Program Addendum - Army National Guard (ARNG) of the United States) of his enlistment contract omitted a bonus control number (BCN) for the SLRP. The applicant provides copies of: * A self-authored DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement) * Email exchanged with the National Guard Bureau (NGB) * His promissory notes * Annex L * Enlistment/Reenlistment Agreement - ARNG - Service Requirements and Method of Fulfillment * DD Form 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022424
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Iraq and any related awards. His DD Form 214 shows this was also his last unit of assignment. The applicant's records also show he completed a period of service that qualifies him for award of the GWOTSM which is not shown on his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022426
The applicant requests correction of his records to adjust his Federal recognition date for promotion to chief warrant officer four (CW4) from 15 August 2011 to 15 June 2011. A memorandum from the applicant's personnel branch officer at the State of Ohio Adjutant General's Department states: * prior to the 2011 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), ARNG officers were promoted by the Chief, NGB * after the 2011 NDAA, the authority was elevated from the Secretary of the service to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022447
There are no orders in his records showing award of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the applicants records and he has not provided any evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, that he was treated for such wounds by medical personnel, and that his treatment was made a matter of official record. Notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity, in the absence of official orders or other documentary evidence such as operation reports or witness...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022448
The applicant was accordingly discharged on 4 April 1972. There is no indication he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant's records show he was only 19 years of age at the time of his civilian conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022449
His records show he reenlisted on 5 December 1968 for a period of 4 years. On 2 November 1970, he was discharged under provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service, with his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. On 9 June 1972, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade his undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022450
On 3 February 1970, after consulting with counsel and being advised of his rights and options, the applicant submitted a formal request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), for discharge for the good of the service (in lieu of trial by court-martial for an offense punishable by a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge). The character of service is commensurate with the applicant's overall record of service. The letters attesting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022451
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to a general under honorable conditions. There is no evidence in the applicant's official records showing he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant has offered no mitigating circumstances and there is no evidence in the available records that would serve as a basis to upgrade the applicant's discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022452
The applicant requests his general discharge (GD) under honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). On 4 April 1991, the unit commander notified the applicant that separation action was being initiated to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 14-5, by reason of conviction by civil court. On 15 April 1991, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 14, Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022456
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and regulations, the document provided by the applicant is insufficient evidence to warrant a change to the name in his official military service records. Thus, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the service medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022457
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. The appropriate authority approved his request for discharge on 23 September 1995 and directed his discharge under other than honorable conditions. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing him an Honorable Discharge Certificate and a new DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022462
However, his discharge orders and DD Form 214 show he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial on 18 February 1972 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. ____________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022463
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to honorable and a change to his narrative reason for separation. His DD Form 214 shows he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, by reason of misconduct (pattern of misconduct). No evidence shows he was having mental problems prior to his discharge that interfered with his ability perform his military duties or that this was the underlying cause of the misconduct that led to his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022465
The applicant requests an exception to policy to transfer educational benefits to his dependents under the transfer of educational benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The advisory official recommended disapproval of the applicant's request because there is no evidence the applicant attempted to transfer the benefit to his son prior to leaving active or Reserve military service. A Soldier must be currently on active duty or a member of the Selected Reserve at the time of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022468
The applicant requests change of her uncharacterized character of service to honorable on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The applicant was properly released from active duty for training with service uncharacterized in accordance with the applicable regulation in effect at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022469
CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The certificates and citations provided by the applicant show that his awards were for meritorious service and there is no evidence in his records to show his encounters with the enemy. Although it is likely that he did encounter the enemy given he was a scout dog handler, not every infantryman in Vietnam had encounters with the enemy or were awarded the CIB simply for being an infantryman and being in country.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022475
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the following: * National Defense Service Medal * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M14) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M16) * Vietnam Service Medal * RVN Parachutist Badge *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022476
The applicant states his military records do not contain a copy of a DA Form 4991-R (Declination for Continued Service Statement (DSS)). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 1 March 2007, shows: a. he enlisted in the Regular...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022478
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Since this document is the only one with an incorrect last name and the only record of his USAR honorable discharge it is important that the orders be corrected to show his correct last name. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending Orders Number D-06-903369, dated 17 August 1982, to show the applicant's last name...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022479
However, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 5 October 1984 for misconduct (pattern of misconduct) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 14-12b. However, there is no evidence of record and he provided no evidence which shows he was a victim of sexual harassment. ___________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022481
The applicant requests correction of item 4 (Component and Branch or Class) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show he was in the Army Security Agency (ASA) as opposed to the Signal Corps. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. He contends his branch was not Signal Corps and his DD Form 214 should show his branch as Army Security Agency.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022482
The applicant states he was awarded the PH and it was never annotated on his DD Form 214. It states the PH is awarded to members wounded in action. The evidence of record fails to show the applicant was ever wounded as a result of enemy action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022484
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Parachutist Badge and Ranger Tab. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 4 November 1971 through 1 November 1974 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022486
A review of the original ROP and the records on file at the Army Decorations Board (ADB) confirm that, except for the two OER's, all of the documents submitted with this request for reconsideration have been previously considered and do not constitute new evidence. The original ROP states: a. the applicant was awarded the DFC for his heroic actions in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN); b. in August 2009, the Commander, HRC disapproved forwarding a recommendation to the Senior Army Decorations...