ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022844
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110022844 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * Prior to the 2011 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Army National Guard (ARNG) officers were promoted by the Chief, National Guard Bureau (NGB) * After the 2011 NDAA the authority was elevated from the Secretary of the service to the President of the United States * When the new policy was signed into law many officials were unaware of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022846
On 10 May 1984, his commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for misconduct, abuse of illegal drugs. On 7 June 1984, the separation authority waived further rehabilitative efforts and approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct and directed the issuance of an Under Other Than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022847
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. 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 | 20110022848
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). While the separation authority could grant a general discharge (GD) or honorable discharge (HD), if warranted by the member's overall record of service, the issue of an UD was normally considered appropriate for members separated under these provisions. His overall record of service did not support the issue of a GD or HD at the time of his discharge, and does not support an upgrade at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022852
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add his service in Kuwait, missing awards, and schools. There is no evidence, other than what is currently listed on his DD Form 214, of military schools in his record. Therefore, he is entitled to have his DD Form 214 corrected to show the entry "Service in Kuwait from 25 October 1995 to 5 December 1995" added to item 18 of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022870
The applicant provides: * National Guard Bureau Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 * Standard Form 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records) * Statement from FSM requesting that the applicant receive continued SBP coverage, dated 3 November 2011 * A letter, dated 19 April 2011, from her attorney * Amended court order, dated 22 September 2005 * Personal statement CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The FSM and applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022883
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add: * the Army Commendation Medal * two Bronze Star Medals with V Device (2d and 3d awards) * Purple Heart (2d award) for wounds received in Vietnam 2. Therefore, he is entitled to have his record corrected to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022885
There are no orders in his military personnel records jacket (MPRJ) awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge. Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) states that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. He held MOS 11D and was assigned the duties of squad leader while he was assigned to an infantry company in the Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022886
The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Korea during a qualifying period for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Korea Defense Service Medal. 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 individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022889
The applicant requests the following corrections of her military records: * Correct her last name on her DD Form 256A (Honorable Discharge Certificate) * Issue her a DD Form 256A for her active duty service * Award her the Army Good Conduct Medal * Add her certificates of achievement, letters of appreciation and distinguished service to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Add all other awards she is authorized based on her service 2. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022890
At the time of his enlistment he was issued an Army service number and his records were prepared to reflect his SSN containing the numeral "7" as the last digit. He completed 2 years, 7 months, and 16 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his discharge shows his SSN containing the numeral "7" as the last digit. The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSN at the time of his discharge contained the numeral "7" as the last digit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022891
The applicant requests that his deployment to Southwest Asia (SWA) in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm be reflected on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the designated area on or after 2 August 1990 to 30 November 1995. Accordingly,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022893
His Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) contains a: a. DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) that shows a service number, not an SSN; b. DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), signed by the applicant, dated 23 June 1969, that shows in Item 9 (SSN) the entry "xxx-4x-xxxx"; c. VA Form 29-8286 (Servicemen's Group Life Insurance Election), signed by the applicant, dated 1 July 1969, that shows his SSN as "xxx-4x-xxxx"; d. DA Form 3082-R (Statement of Medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022894
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military record contains a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 19 June 1966, that he completed during his enlistment processing. Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 lists his SSN as "344-XX-XXXX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022901
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110022901 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show an additional award of the Army Commendation Medal and Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022902
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge or Release from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 September 2004 to show his foreign service in item 12f (Foreign Service). The applicant states his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 September 2004 does not show any foreign service in item 12f; however, item 18 (Remarks) shows he served in Kuwait/Iraq from 13 July 2003 through 28 March 2004. The applicant provides copies of his DD Forms 214 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022904
The applicant's name does not appear on the Vietnam casualty roster nor does his military personnel record contain any documentation to show he was injured in combat, 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. Further, the ABCMR is not an investigative body and considers cases based on the evidence and records that are provided.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022905
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Korea Defense Service Medal and the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon with Bronze Numeral "3" and correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show the following: * Primary Military Occupational Specialty (PMOS) 31B50 (Military Police) * Secondary Military Occupational Specialty (SMOS) 42A50 (Senior Personnel Sergeant) * his current home address * Korea Defense Service Medal * Noncommissioned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022907
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 does not show time served in Vietnam. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to add the entry, Vietnam and inclusive dates, to Item 30 of his DD Form 214. _______ _ __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 | 20110022908
It states: a. in order to support award of the Purple Heart there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action; that it required treatment by military medical personnel; and a record of this treatment must have been made a matter of official record. The record also shows that based on his RVN service and campaign participation, he is entitled to: * 2 bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal * RVN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022909
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110022909 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He provides a statement from Mr. C, his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), a memorandum regarding his medical clearance for flight duty, and a copy of the Record of Proceedings for the previous consideration of his application. His DA Form 20 shows in: * item 22 (Military Occupational Specialties) he was awarded secondary MOS 91B2O (Medical Specialist) on 13 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022910
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) to show: * the characterization of his service was upgraded from under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) to honorable; and * change his reentry (RE) code of "4" to a code that will allow him to reenter the military 2. The applicants record shows that after completing a total of 7 years, 10 months, and 13 days of active military service during two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022914
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgrade to an honorable discharge. On 11 July 1980, the applicant's unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to recommend the applicant's elimination from the service in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), paragraph 13-4c, for unsuitability due to lack of appropriate interest and ability to expend effort constructively. There is no evidence to show he submitted a request for an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022916
The statement provided that Senator Tester presented to the applicant his long overdue awards and decorations, including the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with bronze service star, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Meritorious Unit Commendation, and Cold War Recognition Certificate. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022919
The applicant requests his general discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) provides the current Army policy for enlisted separations. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022920
Finance office officials stated she could elect one of following options which would allow her beneficiaries to receive the resulting benefits in the event of her death: * Option A - her family to receive nothing because she was not 60 years old * Option B - her family would begin to receive benefits on the date she would reach 60 years of age * Option C - her family would immediately receive benefits and in the event nothing happened to her, she would have the opportunity to apply for SBP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022926
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), then in effect, set forth the basic authority for the administrative separation of enlisted personnel. c. A general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022933
He did this but still didn't receive the CIB. He received another NJP for using marijuana between 19 November and 18 December 2009. The witness related that he served in Iraq with the applicant and that the applicant told him that he didn't get the CIB because he was flagged due to physical training and disciplinary action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022934
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. His record contains DA Forms 4187 (Personnel Action) that show the following changes in his duty status: * from ordinary leave to absent without leave (AWOL), effective 7 March 1978 * from AWOL to dropped from rolls, effective 6 April 1978 * from confined by civil authorities to present for duty, effective 12 April 1978 4. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022939
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in item 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) major (MAJ) vice captain (CPT). Therefore, she is entitled to have her DD Form 214 corrected to show her grade as MAJ, pay grade as O04, and effective date of pay grade as 1 November 2011. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by a. deleting the following from her DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022941
He further states he attended airborne school in September 1992, graduated, and moved on to his first duty assignment in Korea. The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 for the period ending 12 July 1996 * his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) for the period ending 30 June 2002 * a memorandum of recommendation, dated 21 November 1993 * Cold War Recognition Certificate * DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022946
The applicant's records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's service medical records are not available for review with this case. Therefore, the Board requests the Army Review Boards Agency Case Management Support Division, Arlington, VA, administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by: * awarding the applicant the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge * adding to item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 the Bronze Star Medal 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022947
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Kuwait/Iraq and award or authorization for the: * Army Commendation Medal * Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars * Presidential Unit Citation * Meritorious Unit Commendation 2. The applicant provides DAGO Number 2009-14, dated 16 December 2009, which shows the 32d Signal Battalion (the unit to which he was assigned) was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022948
The evidence of record shows he served in Kuwait from 7 March 2003 to 21 February 2004. Based on his foreign service dates he is entitled to have his DD Form 214 corrected to add the entry "SERVICE IN KUWAIT FROM 20030307-20040221" to item 18. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to: * add 11 months and 15 days to item 12f * add award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022949
The applicant states: * the records do not note that there was a big explosion while burning the trash and his fingertips were blown off, they were not amputated * the company commander stated the explosion was a result of a booby trap * he was told at the time that although he was in the hospital, the Army would award him the medal * he has seen many Soldiers honored with the Purple Heart over the years while he is still waiting for his 3. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022954
The applicant requests: * Correction of his records to show he is entitled to pay at the captain (CPT)/OE-3 (prior enlisted service) rate vice CPT/O-3 * Payment of all back pay and entitlements owed based on the correction 2. The applicant states DOD Financial Management Regulation, volume 7A, chapter 1, states effective 1 January 2002 and 24 November 2003, the requirement for 4 years and 1 day of enlisted service was changed to 1,460 retirement points for Reserve and Army National Guard...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022965
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. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged for unsatisfactory performance in accordance with chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 with a character of service as under honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022976
The applicant requested that the Board reverse the decision to recoup his bonus and on 30 June 2011 the Board determined that the current Army policy regarding the termination and recoupment of bonus funds was that Soldiers should not be penalized when they transferred from one uniformed element of Department of Defense to another. At the time the Board approved his request to retain his previous bonus payments, it was the intent of the Board that he be allowed to keep the monies he had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022977
The applicant states he wants his RE code changed to a "1" to permit him to reenter the military without a waiver. The applicant provides: * A functional capacity evaluation, dated 22 March 2010 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. He appears to have undergone a medical evaluation board that referred him to a physical evaluation board (PEB).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022978
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his foreign service in the Republic of Vietnam. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in the Republic of Vietnam from on or about 29 May 1965 to on or about 12 May 1966. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. Amending his DD Form 214, for the period ending 28 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022979
His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 1 October 1970 shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Combat Infantryman Badge * Purple Heart 4. There is no evidence the applicant received the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022984
The applicant requests, in effect: a. his general discharge be upgraded to honorable; b. his rank be corrected on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty); c his military occupational specialty (MOS) be corrected on his DD Form 214; and d. entries on his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) be amended. The applicant states, in effect: * his discharge was upgraded to honorable * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) documentation shows his discharge was honorable * his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022985
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to honorable or general under honorable conditions. The immediate commander remarked that the applicant was sent to the retraining brigade to receive correctional training and treatment necessary to return him to duty as a well-trained Soldier with an improved attitude and ability. On 12 August 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022988
The applicant states: * the FSM served on active duty from 1 January 2007 through 23 October 2008 (about 22 months) with a few weeks break * he had moles removed and a biopsy for skin cancer while on active duty * he was informed that the biopsy reports would be available soon after his release from active duty * the report was lost and within 1 year he went from having moles to having stage 4 cancer * the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) granted him service connected compensation at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022989
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. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 25 February 1988 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3 as the result of court-martial. The applicant's post-service achievements...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022990
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to general under honorable conditions. He was discharged from the Army on 13 April 2000 with a bad conduct character of service. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022993
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Achievement Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze service stars, Overseas Service Bar, and Kuwait Liberation Medal. The Southwest Asia Service Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the designated area on or after 2 August 1990 to 30 November 1995. The Kuwait...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022994
It does contain a U.S. Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM) memorandum, dated 25 November 1998, which shows the applicants request for separation under the provisions of paragraph 5-3, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), by reason of Secretarial Authority, was approved and she was accordingly discharged on 3 March 1999. The medical evidence provided by the applicant shows she was diagnosed with and treated for various illnesses while serving on active duty, including PTSD;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110022995
The applicant states an Army National Guard (ARNG) policy provided for chaplain candidates to be promoted to 1LT without completion of the Chaplain Officer Basic Course. He was appointed as a second lieutenant (2LT)/O-1 chaplain candidate by the Missouri ARNG in August 2008 and was granted Federal recognition as a staff specialist. There is no available evidence that the applicant should have been promoted because of his status as a chaplain candidate and none that his APFT status had any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023000
His enlistment contract shows he enlisted as a PFC/E-3 in accordance with Army Regulation 601-210, paragraph 2-18 (Enlistment pay grades for personnel without prior service). c. in paragraph 2-18a(16) when an applicant lacks documentation required for advanced promotion under this paragraph at time of enlistment, they may submit supporting documents to the personnel officer within 6 months of enlistment. As a result of the applicant's request to this Board, he has again gone out and...