ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022487
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request for correction of his records to show he was promoted to the grade and rank of master sergeant (MSG)/E-8. The previous Record of Proceedings concluded the evidence of record showed the applicant was promoted to SFC on 1 September 1998 and although the Commanding General, 82nd Airborne Division, issued him a congratulatory letter on 15 September 1997 and addressed him as an MSG, the letter incorrectly listed his rank. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022489
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022493
The applicant applied to the Board to have the FSMs records corrected to show an SBP beneficiary designation of former spouse in order for her to receive her SBP annuity. 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. Therefore, lacking sufficient evidence to show that her request...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022494
The applicant states, in effect, he should be awarded the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained during an enemy attack while serving in Afghanistan on 24 January 2008. The applicant provides: * Combat Infantryman Badge Permanent Orders 103-034, dated 12 April 2008 * Army Board for Correction of Military Records memorandum, dated 2 June 2011 * DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record), dated 13 September 2011 * U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) Awards and Decorations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022495
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his foreign service in Vietnam. _______ _ 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) AR20110022495 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022496
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 evidence of record shows the New Jersey ARNG originally published orders promoting the applicant to CW2, effective 24 May 2001, which were later amended to change her promotion date to 28 October 2011. The delay in the applicant's promotion resulted from a statutory change in the procedures for the promotion of WOs that was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022498
The applicant requests that her DA Form 4991-R (Declination of Continued Service Statement (DCSS)) be removed from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) in the interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS). She reenlisted on 22 April 2007 for a period of 3 years and continues to serve in the RA. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the DA Form 4991-R, dated 12 July 2006,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022499
The commander stated DD Form 1966, block 32a, showed the applicant would be receiving a critical skill $20,000 bonus and was signed by the applicant and the recruiter on the date of enlistment, 28 March 2008. An official at the NGB stated although a NPS enlistment bonus was offered at the time of the applicant's enlistment on 28 March 2008, the bonus addendum was not signed until 7 April 2008, therefore the incentive was retroactive. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022501
c. Thirdly, he was informed, like the two MC officers mentioned above, upon their time of commissioning by a U.S. Army recruiter that their additional advanced degrees would indeed grant them additional constructive credit toward promotion. In ABCMR case AR20070009494 the staff advisory opinion obtained from the Chief, Graduate Medical Education Division, OTSG indicated that in accordance with DoD Directive 6000.13, paragraph 6.1.2.2.2, credit for master's and doctorate degrees in a health...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022502
The applicant requests correction of item 18 (Remarks) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add the statement "Extension of contract in support of contingency operation from 20110805 to 20111105." According to the available evidence, the applicant submitted a Request for Reenlistment or Extension in the RA on 3 December 2009. There are no provisions for recording extensions of service on the DD Form 214 that were not for the convenience of the government.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022503
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show he was offered the Post-9/11 GI Bill with subsequent approval to transfer educational benefits (TEB) under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his family members. The advisory official recommended disapproval based on the fact that the applicant was not a member of the service on or after 1 August 2009; therefore, he was not eligible to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to his family members. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022507
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * in item 12f (Foreign Service) "0000" years, "11" months, and "20" days * in item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Overseas Service Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022509
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110022509 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His records in the interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS) contain two orders for his first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal as shown below: * Permanent Orders 200-11, dated 18 July 2000, for the period 29 August 1997 through 28 August 2000 * Permanent Orders 87-2, dated 28 March 2001, for the period 30 September 1997 through 29 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022512
He states the facts are that the ADO resulting from the applicants partially completed general surgery residency, internal medicine residency, and hematology/oncology fellowship exceed his ROTC and Health Professional Service Program ADO which precludes him from being unobligated at this time. The OTSG advisory opinion further indicates the DOD policy states the ADO may be served concurrently with other ADOs or with obligations incurred for DOD sponsored pre-professional (undergraduate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022513
There is no evidence in the available record, nor has he submitted any evidence, showing he has yet been promoted or recommended for promotion to SSG even after the security clearance process was completed. The evidence of record confirms that the applicant was granted a security clearance in February 2011. There is no information regarding why the final clearance eligibility was delayed and there is no evidence of record or independent evidence provided by the applicant that shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022514
Army Regulation 135-178 (Enlisted Administrative Separations) states a Soldier's service may be characterized as only UOTHC when a discharge is for unsatisfactory participation. Army Regulation 601-280 (Army Retention Program) states the RE codes contained on military discharge documents determine whether or not one may reenlist in a military service at a later time. While the discharge orders do not include an RE code notation, under both Army Regulation 140-111 and Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022518
The Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, and Combat Infantryman Badge are not included in the list of earned awards contained in item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 and the applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket is void of orders or any other documents that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, or Combat Infantryman Badge during his active duty tenure. The applicant provides a letter from his company medic and his platoon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022521
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a discharge under honorable conditions. He also stated that he would continue to go AWOL until he was discharged. However, at the time the applicant was discharged an undesirable discharge was considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022522
The applicant provides copies of: * subject OER * subject GOMOR * OER communication from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) * HRC Notice of Show Cause * Notice of OMPF Filing Decision * Army Regulation 15-6 (Procedures for Investigating Officers and Boards or Officers) Investigation * Email, dated 5 June 2008 * Army Regulation 15-6 counter comments * four letters of support CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. He made the following comments: * the initial contact happened in March 2008,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022523
It was recommended the unit initiate separation action under Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability). When separation for unsuitability was warranted, an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individual's entire record. However, his service record indicates he received four Article 15s for various offenses and was enrolled in an Amnesty Program for drug abuse where he failed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022524
His record contains, in part: a. a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 9 August 1964, which does not indicate an SSN on the form; b. a DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) which does not indicate an SSN on the form; c. a DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), signed by the applicant and last reviewed on 17 September 1965, that shows the entry "4XX-XX-XXXX" in item 9 (SSN); and d. a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), dated 20 October 1966,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022531
The evidence of record shows her commander initiated separation action against her due to her poor work performance, apathy toward her duties, and great difficulty adjusting and maintaining military standards. In addition, the separation authority directed the applicant receive a general discharge, under honorable conditions; however, it appears an error was made and the applicant's DD Form 214 was completed showing she received an honorable discharge. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022533
The applicant states that both the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) has rated him 100 percent disabled due to the medical conditions he had at the time of discharge. His complete service and/or VA medical records are not available for review with this case. As far as the condition for which the Army found him unfit, lower back pain, the VA originally awarded him only a 10 percent rating, the same rating granted by the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022534
Item 21 of this form should show his civilian occupation as a machinist and not clerk and Item 13 should show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no orders in his available service personnel records that show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to the following corrections of his WD AGO Form 53-55: * Item 21 - to show the civilian occupation of machinist * Item 33 - to show award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022535
The applicant states: * he was commissioned through the State Officer Candidate School (OCS) on 25 August 2009 * his NGB Form 0122E (Special Orders Number 255 AR), dated 19 October 2011, shows his initial appointment effective date as 4 March 2011 * his Federal Recognition packet was never submitted to the National Guard Bureau (NGB); therefore he was not given his Federal Recognition * 16 months after asking about his promotion to first lieutenant (1LT), he discovered he had never received...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022538
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 his correct amount of foreign service and to show award of the Army Achievement Medal and Army Commendation Medal. Army Achievement Medal for meritorious service from 8 July 2002 to 8 July 2003 by Headquarters, 532nd Military Intelligence Battalion, Permanent Order Number 283-01,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022546
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. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022548
A review of the applicants official military personnel file and the available medical records failed to show any evidence indicating the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action or that he received treatment for such wounds or injuries. While the applicant has provided medical records showing he was treated for headaches at Fort Meade in March 1968 those records do not serve as sufficient evidence to show he was wounded in Vietnam as a result of enemy action nor does it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022549
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110022549 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provided general orders awarding him one AM; therefore, he is entitled to have the AM added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the following awards from his DD Form 214 * VSM * "ACM W/V Dvc" * "VN Unit Cit" * adding the following awards to his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022550
He had completed 2 years, 9 months, and 3 days of active duty service. A Western Union Telegram addressed to the applicant's parents, dated 19 March 1968, stating he was slightly wounded in Vietnam on 14 March 1968, as a result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in action on 14 March 1968 and b. adding the following awards to item 24...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022553
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The separation authority approved separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-31 with the issuance of a General Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022557
BOARD DATE: 1 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110022557 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 the: * NDSM * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rocket Launcher Bar * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar _________x______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022558
The applicant states he never received the Army Good Conduct Medal; however, he received the Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award), but it was never added to his DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. 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 Medal (1st Award) for the period 24 July 1967 through 23 July 1970; b. deleting from his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022560
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 Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). Evidence of record shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service in Korea for the Korea Defense Service Medal. 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 | 20110022561
His military medical record is not available for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. His request for correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart was carefully considered; however, it is not supported by the available evidence of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022563
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 was incorrectly prepared to reflect the third digit of his SSN as 2 instead of 3. 3. _______ _ __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) AR20110022563 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110022563 2 ARMY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022565
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. He was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 8 August 1949 under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-366 (Enlisted Personnel Discharge). Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-7, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022566
On 8 August 1966, the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States in Cleveland, Ohio and transferred to Fort Benning, Georgia where he completed the training requirements and was awarded military occupational specialty (MOS) 71H (Personnel Specialist). Therefore, in the absence of evidence showing he was injured/wounded as a result of enemy action there appears to be no basis to grant his request for award of the Purple Heart at this time. The Board wants the applicant and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022568
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 Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). His records do not contain orders awarding him the CIB. In the absence of official orders or other documentary evidence such as operation reports, after action reports, valor awards, witness statements, or any other evidence that conclusively shows he actively participated in ground combat while assigned to an infantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022570
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within 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 policy guidance for Service Discharge Review...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022571
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 Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). There is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence that he served in ground combat and was awarded the CIB while serving in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states there are basically three requirements for award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022573
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 Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 shows he was awarded or authorized the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022574
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his second award of the Bronze Star Medal, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machinegun Bar, and that he completed the Basic Airborne Course. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the completion of this training and award of the Parachutist Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022577
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the last name "STR___S" from item 1 of his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the last name "ST___S" as found on his DD Form 47. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022578
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and that other awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022585
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110022585 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 AR20100024235 on 31 March 2011. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110022585 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022594
16 February 1995, 21 February 1995, and 24 March 1995 for missing formation; c. 17 February 1995, for failure to shave on three occasions; d. 8 March 1995, for disobeying a lawful order by leaving a live fire exercise; e. 6 April 1995, for not reporting to his place of duty; f. 9 May 1995, for failure to show up at work call; g. 10 July 1995 and 10 August 1995, for writing bad checks; h. 14 July 1995, for dereliction of duty; and i. On 7 November 1995, the applicant was notified of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022595
The applicant requests correction of item 12f (Foreign Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 21 January 2005 to show his total foreign service in Iraq. He served qualifying periods of service for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal from 10 March 2003 to 14 February 2004. 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 | 20110022596
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. However, there is insufficient available evidence to determine if and how long any of this service was in Korea. _______ _ 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 | 20110022597
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his date of birth (DOB) as "1X JXXXXXX 1938" instead of "0X FXXXXXXX 1937." The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. In the absence of his military records or at least his enlistment document it is presumed that the DOB shown on his DD Form 214 is correct.