ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023005
The applicant was appointed a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve, Veterinary Corps (VC), on 14 April 2010 with 5 years, 11 months, and 8 days of constructive credit. In addition, the advisory opinion states she was not awarded constructive credit for her professional experience from 2 January 2009 to 30 June 2009 (a total of 2 months and 29 days) because she did not list all her professional experience when she was accessed. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023026
c. A statement from a former unit member who states the company was ambushed on 17 July 1967 by small arms fire and mortar rounds and that they took some casualties at the time. d. A statement from a friend who served in Vietnam at the time and who also supports awarding the applicant the Purple Heart. Notwithstanding the applicant's contention and his sincerity and/or those of the authors, in the absence of additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023028
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) with the second digit as "2" vice "6." The applicant's records contains DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 4 May 1969, wherein his SSN is shown with the second digit as "2." Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN with the second digit as "6."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023029
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Army Regulation 40-501, paragraph 3-45 states Soldiers will be referred to an MEB after an episode of heat stroke or exertional rhabdomyolysis.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023032
The applicant requests item 3 (Grade-Rate-Rank and Date of Appointment) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be changed to show the rank of "sergeant." The applicants military 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 amending his DD Form 214 to show item 3 as "Sgt, 24 May 1955."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023034
Orders 311-0916, dated 7 November 2005, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort Gordon, GA, retired her from active duty because of physical disability incurred while entitled to basic pay effective 5 February 2006 and placed her on the TDRL in the rank of SGT effective 6 February 2006. Army Regulation 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Reductions), paragraph 1-20c, states that under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1372, Soldiers on a promotion list at the time of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023036
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows: a. in item 31 (Foreign Service) he was credited with service in Vietnam from 11 July 1966 to 4 July 1967; b. in item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned to the 736th Medical Detachment (Military Provincial Health Assistance Program) and attached to the U.S. Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV), U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC), from 16 July 1966 to 3 July 1967; and c. in item 41 (Awards and Decorations) he was authorized the: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023037
Item 9 (Awards, Decorations, and Campaigns) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) does not show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal or the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar. The Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. With respect to the marksmanship qualification badge, there is no evidence in the available record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023040
Orders Number 057-10, dated 26 February 2010, shows the following: a. the applicant was ordered to PCS from a USAREC unit in Wheat Ridge, CO to a USAREC unit in Texarkana, TX. Records show the applicant was part of an Army Regulation 15-6 investigation which concluded in August 2010. PCS orders provided by the applicant show he was assigned to Wheat Ridge, CO, and he subsequently received orders to Texarkana, TX, with a reporting date of 10 August 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023042
The applicant states: * the first incident of alcohol rehabilitation was voluntary, which he completed in April 2004 at Fort Riley, KS * due to worries of severe indebtedness, financial, and health issues in 2004, he relapsed and the Army ordered him into the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) * at the time of his discharge in 2005, he had no intention of reenlistment so his RE code is improper based on paragraphs 8-3a and 8-3b of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023043
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110023043 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged in accordance with chapter 11 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) as a result of court-martial with a bad conduct discharge. His 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 | 20110023045
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023047
The applicant requests correction of item 3a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show captain (CPT) vice first lieutenant (1LT). It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023048
On 14 March 2011, the OSGLI office notified the FSM his claim for hospitalization due to other traumatic injuries and the loss of ADL due to traumatic brain injuries for 90 days and other traumatic injuries for 120 days could not be approved because the loss did not occur within the prescribed time period. In his TSGLI application he stated he had suffered the loss of ADLs since 30 October 2008, more than 730 days after his January 2006 injuries. Neither the available records nor the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023052
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be changed to show that she served as a member of the Women's Army Corps (WAC), her subsequent service in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), a Cold War Certificate of Recognition from the Secretary of Defense, and any other authorized awards. The qualifying period for Korea is 1 October 1966 through 30 June 1974. c. The Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023053
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He goes on to state that within 6 months of his discharge he was awarded a 40% disability rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and he desires his discharge to be changed to show that he was retired from the Army with a 40% disability rating. The opinion also states the applicant had not provided any evidence of error by the PEB or the PDA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023054
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Counsel provided general orders which awarded the applicant the CIB while assigned to the 366th Infantry Regiment during WWII. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the BSM based upon award of the CIB; and b. amending his WD AGO Form 53-55 by: * adding the CIB to item 31 * adding the BSM to item 33 2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023056
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his discharge date was no later than 31 December 2009. The applicant provides: * Email from the PDBR, dated 31 August 2011 * Letter from the PEB, dated 26 August 2009 * DA Form 1698 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment), dated 11 September 2009 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. In an email that he sent to the PDBR on 9 August 2011 he stated he had been discharged from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023060
The applicant provides: * Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), dated 7 June 2009 * DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings), dated 27 August 2009 * Orders 261-1314, dated 18 September 2009 * DA Form 199, dated 29 April 2011 * Orders D126-06, dated 6 May 2011 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 currently shows he was retired due to temporary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023062
The applicant requests payment of a $10,000 officer accession bonus (OAB). The applicant states she enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), on 20 May 2009, as an 09S (Officer Candidate). As her contract clearly states, she was told she would receive both the OAB and the SLRP upon successful completion of IET.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023064
The applicant requests, in effect, that Part Va (Evaluate the Rated Officers Performance During the Rating Period and His/Her Potential for Promotion) be changed from Satisfactory performance, promote to Outstanding performance, must promote on his Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the period 2 April through 15 October 2006 (hereafter referred to as the contested report) or that the OER be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). b. the contested OER states: (1) he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023069
This statement was submitted to his company commander prior to his discharge and to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) at the time of his request for an upgrade to his discharge. This statement was submitted to his company commander prior to his discharge and to the ADRB at the time of his request for an upgrade to his discharge. Staff Sergeant G____n described his counseling of the applicant after he tested positive for ecstasy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023079
The applicant requests the Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 21 July 1970. Based on his service in the Republic of Vietnam, he is authorized the Vietnam Service Medal and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023090
The applicant requests correction of his records to void his 10 October 2004 discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and to be transferred to the Retired Reserve. In the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained from HRC which states the applicant's request should not be approved unless he can provide evidence to show he was led to believe he would be transferred to the Retired Reserve instead of being discharged as he requested. After reviewing his request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023091
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DA Form 2495 (Disposition Form), dated 10 August 1971, subject: 1st Aircraft Maintenance Battalion Promotion Standing List, with Recommended List for Promotion of Enlisted Personnel to Pay Grade E-5 * Special Orders Number 277, U.S. Army Flight Training Center and Fort Stewart, Fort Stewart, GA, dated 13 October 1971 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. He appeared before the 1st Aircraft Maintenance Battalion Promotion Board on 5 August 1971 and was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023092
The applicant states he served in Afghanistan from 10 August 2009 through 31 August 2010; however, his DD Form 214 lists his Afghanistan service dates as 15 October 2009 through 15 August 2010. The evidence of record confirms the applicant departed Fort Bragg for Afghanistan on 9 August 2009 and a DFAS record confirms the applicant began receiving IDP/HFP for Afghanistan on 11 August 2009. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to showing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023109
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Combat Action Badge, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Order of the Spur, and two Certificates of Achievement. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence that shows he was awarded the Combat Action Badge. The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the Army Commendation Medal, Combat Order of the Spur, and two Certificates of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023113
The applicants military records are devoid of any evidence and he has not provided any evidence which shows he sought help for or was diagnosed with a thyroid disorder or any other condition at the time of his discharge. However, the applicant provides a statement from a nurse practitioner who states, at the age of 12, prior to the applicant entering the military he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer which remained in remission until likely late 1983 or early 1984, but was not diagnosed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023116
His DD Form 214 for the period ending 21 February 1950 shows: * His rank at the time of entry into active duty was private * the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp as an authorized award * He had no time lost 6. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for this period of service and his DD Form 214 for the period ending 19 September 1953 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023119
Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Table 3-1 included a list of the RA RE codes: a. RE-1 applies to Soldiers completing their term of active service who are considered qualified to reenter the U.S. Army. For Soldiers separating from the RA, it prescribes eligibility criteria and options for enlistment or transfer into the Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023125
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He volunteered for duty in Vietnam and was transferred to Vietnam on 8 July 1970. In the absence of evidence to show his treatment was made a matter of official record, there appears to be insufficient evidence to warrant awarding him the Purple Heart at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023128
The applicant states, in effect, that his records incorrectly reflect that he entered active duty in Leesville, Louisiana and his HOR was Leesville, Louisiana when in fact he has always been a resident of Texas. In the applicants case he was educated in the State of Louisiana where his parents resided, he accepted his commission in the Army in Louisiana, and he entered active duty from the State of Louisiana and served until he retired. Accordingly, there is no basis to grant the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023130
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military record by changing his first name from Vebena to Verbena. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023131
The applicant states he was told he would receive the Purple Heart upon his medical evacuation from Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides the Army's awards policy. In the absence of such evidence, there is an insufficient basis to award him the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023137
He further states he requested copies of his awards from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) and the LOM was not included. The LOM award certificate provided by the applicant shows it was awarded for meritorious service for the period ending September 1984, which is consistent with his retirement date. 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 Legion of Merit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023138
The applicants records contain and he provides a copy of an MSM certificate that shows he was awarded the MSM for exceptionally meritorious service for over 21 years of service while serving in various leadership positions for the period 31 July 1998 to 31 July 2008. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the MSM at the time of retirement for over 21 years of exceptionally meritorious service. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023142
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he transferred his Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) benefits to his dependents under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provisions of the Post-9/11 MGIB. The policy states, in part, that those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are, by law, not eligible to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits because their last day of duty will be 31 July 2009 and they will transfer to the Retired List on 1 August 2009. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023143
The applicant requests an upgrade of his entry level status (ELS) discharge to an honorable discharge. It states that a separation will be described as entry level with uncharacterized service if the Soldier has less than 180 days of continuous active service at the time separation action is initiated. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023144
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 VTARNG promoted him to CW2 with an effective date and DOR of 22 March 2011. The evidence also shows the NGB issued him Federal recognition orders promoting him to CW2, effective 28 October 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023145
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 6 (DOB) of his DD Form 214 lists his DOB as 27 December xxx5. Therefore, absent convincing, independent, and verifiable evidence to the contrary it is presumed the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, were correct at the time and there is insufficient evidence to grant him relief in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023146
In support of his application, the applicant provides the following documents: a. a copy of the DD Form 2366, dated 19 March 2003, that was previously considered; however, item 3 of the copy provided also shows the handwritten entry, "ACF $40,000.00 as per USAREC msg 03-033, dtg 142014Z March [2003]; and b. an Army reservation form, dated 19 March 2003, that shows a successful reservation was completed for the applicant to enlist in the RA for a period of 4 years for the following options: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023147
The applicants request for correction of her DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 November 2003, to show award of the ARCOM, GWOTSM and GWOTEM as well as her foreign service in support of OEF has been carefully reviewed and found to have merit. The evidence of record shows the applicant served on active duty from 13 January 1998 to 30 November 2003. Therefore, in the absence of additional documentary evidence which shows the exact dates of her foreign service, it should be presumed her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023150
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he transferred his Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to his dependents. The applicant's request for correction of his records to show he transferred his Post 9/11 Education Benefits to his dependents was carefully considered. 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 | 20110023153
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 June 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110023153 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to a general discharge. This form further shows his character of service as bad conduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023154
The applicant now requests: a. placement on continuous active duty orders from the date of his mobilization on 1 May 2006 through his retirement date of 29 August 2011; b. payment/credit (pay, benefits, and retirement credit) as a result of his placement on continuous active duty orders; c. reimbursement for TRICARE premiums he made while not covered (as a result of being on incapacitation pay) during the previously mentioned time frame; and d. voidance of all previous DD Forms 214/NGB Forms...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023158
The applicant states: * her E-8 promotion packet was submitted in January 2007 which resulted in her name being published on the permanent promotion recommended list (PPRL) in February 2007 * in April 2007, a promotion notice was sent to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) with a retroactive date of 1 January 2007 * she requested promotion orders from the orders publishing authority, but she never received promotion orders * she exhausted all due diligence researching promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023159
His DA Form 4707 (Entrance Physical Standards Board (EPSBD) Proceedings), dated 9 November 1994, shows: a. A medical proceeding conducted by an EPSBD, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within 6 months of the Soldier's initial entrance on active duty, that the condition would have permanently or temporarily disqualified the Soldier for entry into the military service had it been detected at the time of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023160
A review of the applicant's pay file indicates no record of MASP agreement submission or payment for the period requested. For Army Medical Corps officers (physicians), these special pays include: MASP, which is paid to all Medical Corps officers upon completion of internship (not during initial residency) at the current rate of $15,000 (less taxes) for a 1-year active duty obligation that can be served concurrently with all other obligations. Based on the foregoing and the advisory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023161
The applicant states: * he was not awarded the Purple Heart for a wound he received to his leg due to enemy action * his captain stated he was putting him in for the award, but it never went through * as per his award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device, he was clearly wounded in the heat of enemy action * when he got back to base camp he was hospitalized in the field hospital at Dong Ha * he had shrapnel in his leg which was removed * his leg was bandaged and he had to stay off of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023162
The applicant requests payment of her enlistment bonus. On 12 January 2009, prior to her release from active duty, she submitted a DA Form 5691-R wherein she indicated she was enlisting for the USAR for assignment into the 841st Engineer Battalion, in MOS 92Y, vacancy control number "4XXXXX9." She also completed a DA Form 5261-5-R (USAR Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (PSEB) Addendum) wherein she indicated she was enlisting/reenlisting for 3 years with a bonus amount of $7,500.00 in...