ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022715
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The applicant enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 21 January 1997.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022717
BOARD DATE: 15 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110022717 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests reconsideration of the Board's denial of his previous request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Presidential Unit Citation and three campaign stars (properly known as bronze service stars). The available evidence of record confirms that during his assignment in Korea he participated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022720
The evidence of record shows he served a qualifying period for entitlement to the Korea Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to posting an Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge to his DD Form 214 or recording any information showing he was injured while serving on active duty. _____________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022721
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Legion of Merit is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. Although there no official orders awarding him the Legion of Merit, it would be reasonable to presume that given his overall record of service, numerous achievement awards, duty performance and level of responsibility in his final position he was recommended for and awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022722
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). While the applicant's desire to change his military records and his DD Form 214 to reflect his current name is understood, the available evidence shows he entered, served, and was separated from active duty under the name that is listed on his DD Form 214 and all other documents in his OMPF. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110022722 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022724
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. On 5 February 1992, the unit commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to separate him under the provisions Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022728
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show the award of two Meritorious Unit Commendations, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and to be issued the corresponding medals. The Board further determined the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022729
BOARD DATE: 15 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110022729 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his Social Security Number (SSN) be corrected on his 30 January 1970 DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the fourth and fifth digits of his SSN are "38."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022731
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. After his return from AWOL he requested a separation which authorized a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022732
The available records do not show any prior enlisted service. The time he spent in a cadet status is not considered active duty nor was he serving as an enlisted member; therefore, he is not eligible for the award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. __________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 | 20110022734
The applicant requests a new DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) and any other awards he may be authorized. The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 2 January 1957...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022735
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, he is also entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show this 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 Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; b. amending item 31 (Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022736
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * He served during wartime (Vietnam) * Award of the National Defense Service Medal 2. The applicant provides his DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows the applicant served on active duty from 28 May to 27 November 1960, 15 to 29 January 1962, and 30 January to 15 March 1962.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022738
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgrade to 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 | 20110022739
The applicant states he was injured in a plane crash in Vietnam and he was hospitalized for 10 months as a result of his injuries. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. The Board wants the applicant and all others concerned to know that this action in no way diminishes the sacrifices made by the applicant in service to the United States during the Vietnam War.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022741
His DD Form 214 indicates: a. in item 27, he was awarded or authorized the Korean Service Medal with three bronze service stars, one overseas service bar, United Nations Service Medal, and Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp; and b. in item 28, his most significant duty assignment was Headquarters and Service Company, 106th Engineer Battalion (Combat), 31st Infantry Division, Camp Atterbury, IN. He provides an unsigned statement from a former fellow Soldier, dated 4 July 2010, who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022743
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022744
The applicant requests that the records of his father, a deceased former service member (FSM), be corrected to show the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army of Occupation Medal is awarded for service of 30 consecutive days at a normal post of duty in a qualifying location.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022748
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. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-10, provides that a Soldier will be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial. His convictions and discharge were effected in accordance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022750
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to add any unit awards authorized after his discharge from service. The U.S. Army Human Resources Command Military Awards Branch listing of recently-approved unit awards shows the 3rd Engineer Battalion, 24th Infantry Division was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) for the period 15 October 1990 to 29 March 1991. The evidence shows he served in the Persian Gulf from 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022751
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the: * National Defense Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Vietnam Service Medal * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar 5. In the absence of official documentary evidence to corroborate the events that led to his injury, or additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022752
The applicant states he was incarcerated in Vietnam and was seen by counsel who advised him to request a chapter 10 discharge. On 15 January 1975, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge and determined his discharge was both proper and equitable. At the time, he understood Soldiers who sought help for their drug problems would receive amnesty and was surprised to learn the applicant received a less than honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022753
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was awarded the Purple Heart (2nd Award) and the Bronze Star Medal. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show one silver service star for wear on the previously-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 24 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 25 August 1972 to add: * National Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022754
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged on 14 January 1974 under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022755
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110022755 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that her records be corrected to show a social security number (SSN) with the last four digits as "7052." The applicant has not provided any evidence and the available records do not contain any evidence or an explanation as to why she completed her service in the above military components under an SSN with the last four digits as "4621" and now she is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022758
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the fourth digit of his social security number (SSN) as 4 instead of 0. 2. A review of his military personnel records revealed the majority of the documents indicate the fourth digit of his SSN as 4, such as: * Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data) * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) * DA Form 3027 (U.S. Army Request for National Agency Check) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022760
The applicant states: * while stationed with the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam, they were involved in many firefights with the enemy, one of which caused injury and he was awarded the Purple Heart (PH) * He served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) and feels he is entitled to the CIB * It bothers him that the CIB is not on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) 3. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence upon which to award the applicant the CIB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022765
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 dated 7 January 1974 be corrected to show that the last digit of his Social Security Number (SSN) is a 1 instead of a 0 and that his Vietnam service as a warrant officer and enlisted member be added as well. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and a copy of his DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022767
His DD Form 214 did not list a marksmanship qualification badge. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 October 2011 to show the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 13 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 October 2011 the: * Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award) * Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022772
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request for correction of his records to show he completed 20 years of qualifying service for retired pay at age 60. His record contains a Chronological Record of Military Service, dated 22 April 2010, wherein it shows he completed only 6 years in which he earned 50 or more than 50 retirement points each year. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed only 6 qualifying years for retired pay at age 60.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022775
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows her SSN appeared as "xxx-4x-xxxx" on her DD Form 214, the only document in her available service personnel record during her period of military service. Based on her Social Security card, her SSN is actually "xxx-7x-xxxx"; however, there is no evidence to show this is the SSN she used when she served on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022779
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's military records to show her as his spouse with eligibility to receive a Reserve Components Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) annuity and any other benefits offered to a fallen Soldier's widow. However, there is no evidence in his military records showing he ever made an RCSBP election. Furthermore, the FSM was divorced in 1997, and there is no evidence showing the FSM updated his military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022788
BOARD DATE: 5 June 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110022788 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The advisory official recommended disapproval of the applicant's request because the applicant's last day on active duty was 31 July 2009. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022791
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. Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 52, dated 1974, awarded 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry, the Valorous Unit Award for service from 11 to 15 November 1969. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022793
The applicant provides: * HRC memoranda * Evaluation Report Appeal * DODIG Whistleblower Reprisal Investigation * Emails * Service personnel records CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. In October 2009, his appeal for review of his NCOER was administratively closed and returned without action by the ASRB because he failed to provide evidence on whether the DODIG had taken any action on his requests. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022798
The applicant states: a. he completed 3 years active duty service encompassing a 15-month deployment to Iraq, followed by a 3-year reenlistment in the Army National Guard which included a 2-year MSO reduction; b. he served a total of 6 instead of 8 years active military service without performing any service in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR); c. although his career counselor had him sign the DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Contract) showing his 4 year, 9 month, and 27 day service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022799
The NCOER in question shows: a. it was a change-of-rater evaluation for the period 1 April 2006 through 31 July 2006 and covered a 4-month rating period; b. his assignment was with Company A, 325th Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC; c. it was completed and forwarded to the applicant on 25 July 2006; d. his rater was 1LT T____ and his senior rater was CPT Sca___; and e. he completed his last Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) in February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022801
Counsel states the applicant was discharged under Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12b, for patterns of misconduct. Army Regulation 635-40, paragraph 4-3, states an enlisted member may not be referred for physical disability processing when action has been started that may result in an administrative separation with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022802
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 28 March 1988, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation action for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, and directed the applicant receive a GD. There is no evidence indicating the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022803
The applicant requests adjustment of his date of rank (DOR) to captain (CPT) in the Georgia Army National Guard (GAARNG) to April 2009. In a memorandum, dated 15 August 2008, to HRC, the applicant requested a waiver of statutory education requirements for promotion to CPT. d. While the above cited act authorizes education waivers, the applicant's packet was to be presented at the FY09 Reserve Component (RC), Captain Army Promotion List (APL) Board in which waivers were specifically...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022805
The applicant's DA Form 24, section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service) shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings at all of his active duty assignments. He received "excellent" efficiency and conduct ratings throughout his military service; therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the AGCM and add it 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: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022807
The applicant requests the following changes be made to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty): * Item 16 (Days Accrued Leave Paid) be applied to his net active service so he can have 24 months of active service * Item 24 (Character of Service) upgraded from under honorable conditions (general) to fully honorable * Item 25 (Separation Authority) change from chapter 13, Army Regulation (AR) 635-200 to chapter 17 or 16-5, AR 635-200 2. It has now been over 17...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022826
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) be upgraded. The applicant states his discharge was too harsh because he had a good military record and was an alcoholic at the time. On 8 April 1985, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) considered the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022827
While his record bears out that he meets the criteria for award of the ARCAM, the ARCAM was not established during the period in which the applicant served and it was not authorized for retroactive award. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022828
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the administrative separation of enlisted personnel. Chapter 10 states a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022831
Following consultation with counsel, he voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. In his request for discharge, he acknowledged: * he was making the request of his own free will and he had not been subjected to any coercion * he understood if the discharge request was approved he could be furnished an Undesirable Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022833
Table B-1 of the awards regulation contains a list of campaigns and shows that during the applicants tenure of assignment in the RVN, participation credit was granted for the Vietnam Counteroffensive Phase VII (1 July 1970- 30 June 1971) and Consolidation I (1 July-30 November 1971) campaigns. The applicants request to correct his DD Form 214 to show he served in MOS 67U in the RVN has also been carefully considered. While the awards and other orders provided by the applicant seem to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022835
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 Under Secretary of Defense for 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022838
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he received a medical retirement. His record does not contain any medical documentation or medical records from WRAMC showing his physicians determined he was unfit to return to military duty. There is no evidence in his service records and he provides insufficient evidence to show that at the time of his release from active duty the medical authorities at WRAMC found him physically unfit to perform the duties require of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022843
The applicant requests 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.