ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023167
The results of the applicant's MDRB, dated 15 April 2002, shows he: * was diagnosed with HNP radiculopathy L4, spinal stenosis * was not able to comply with all of his MOS duties * had 20 years of service * qualified to retire under medical conditions * was receiving VA compensation with a combined rating of 60 percent * was given a permanent profile under L4 with the assignment limitations of unfit for service * was unfit for retention in the PRARNG, in accordance with Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023168
During the applicant's service in Kuwait/Iraq, he participated in the following two campaigns: * Liberation of Iraq (19 March 2003 - 1 May 2003) * Transition of Iraq (2 May 2003 - 28 June 2004) 7. Review of the Recently Approved Unit Awards listings maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) shows 1st Battalion, 15th infantry Regiment was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for the period 19 March - 1 May 2003. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023169
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110023169 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023170
However, the FY11 NDAA does not stipulate the DOR for WO promotions nor does it state that the effective date cannot be the WO's date of eligibility for promotion. b. NGB, Arlington, VA, memorandum (corrected copy), dated 26 July 2011, subject: Guidance Concerning Applications for the FEDREC of WOs (ARNG-HRH Policy Memorandum #11-015), that provides guidance to reduce processing time for applications for the federal recognition of ARNG WO initial appointments and appointments to a higher...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023171
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Kuwait and served on active duty during a qualifying period for award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. There is no evidence and he has not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023173
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110023173 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 4980-5 (Bronze Star Medal Certificate) for Permanent Orders 323-007, dated 18 November 2004, awarding him the Bronze Star Medal from his official military personnel file (OMPF). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the DA Form 4980-5 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023176
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected by documenting his deployed service in Bosnia and adding the awards he received for this service. 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 by adding: a. in item 13 the Armed Forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023187
BOARD DATE: 31 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110023187 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests change of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty) to show she completed 20 years of active service. Her DD Form 214 shows in: * item 12a "1979 06 05," the correct date of her enlistment in the RA and entry on active duty * item 12b "1998 06 30," the correct date of her retirement * item 12c "19 00 26," the net active service from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023188
The applicant requests the following corrections to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 13 September 1985: * change the time spent in his military occupational specialty (MOS) * show he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster) * add the Korea Defense Service Medal 2. The applicant provides: * orders awarding him MOS 75D (Personnel Records Specialist) * three sets of orders and certificates awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023194
On 31 May 1985, the applicant's commander initiated an administrative separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations) chapter 9 due to drug abuse rehabilitation failure. At the time of the applicants separation an honorable or general discharge was authorized. The applicant contends that his discharge should be upgraded from general, under honorable conditions to honorable because he was young and naïve.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023195
The applicant requests his record and DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). It states a bar is authorized for wear for each period of active Federal service as a member of the U.S. Army outside of the continental limits of the United States for the specific time frames and areas of operation cited in Army Regulation 670-1 or appropriate Department of the Army message. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023196
His DA Form 2962 (Security Termination Statement and Debriefing Certificate), dated 20 September 1967; DA Form 137 (Installation Clearance Record), dated September 1967; and U.S. Army Accessions Command Form 170 (Army Reserve Personnel Data Review), dated 26 March 1968; all show his grade of SP4/E-4 lined through and entered by hand as SGT/E-5. The applicant requests his rank be corrected to show SGT on his DD Form 214. Therefore, the DA Form 2496 which shows he was recommended for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023197
Special Orders Number 349 awarded the applicant the Combat Infantryman Badge; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. His records show 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 adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * four bronze service stars to be affixed to his previously-awarded Vietnam Service Medal * Combat Infantryman...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023198
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests a disability discharge. There is no evidence of record showing the applicant suffered from a disabling physical condition that would have been a primary factor in the misconduct that led to his discharge or that would have supported his separation processing through medical channels at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023200
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. On 19 October 1979, the applicant was separated with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5 for failure to maintain acceptable standards for retention. Such personnel were issued a general or honorable discharge, as appropriate, except that a recommendation for a general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023201
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 15 (DOB) of his DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record - Armed Forces of the United States) listed his year of birth as 1943. However, several documents in his service records show his year of birth as 1942.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023204
Item 40 (Wounds) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he sustained a fragment wound to his chest on 3 February 1970. The entry on the Vietnam casualty roster and the Western Union telegram, dated 4 February 1970, which state the applicant was wounded in action on 3 February 1970 in Vietnam are accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023206
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicants DA Form 20 shows he earned the following awards during his active duty tenure: * National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * RVNCM with Device 1960 * AM * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) 6. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM first award for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 11 May 1967 through 8 May 1970 and to add this award to his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023211
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he received his General Education Development (GED) certification. There is insufficient evidence in his record that shows he completed his GED during his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023218
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant is therefore not entitled to award of the BSM since there is no evidence to show the applicant is eligible for the CIB thereby making him eligible for award of the BSM based on award of the CIB for his service during World War II. There is no evidence of record and he provided insufficient evidence to show he sustained or was treated for wounds received as a result of hostile action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023226
The applicant provides her marriage record document. While all other documents throughout her military service show her last name as Kxxxxx, including those after her marriage, until those separation documents completed in February 2004, it appears she attempted to have her name shown on her DD Form 214 as Kxxxhxxxxx. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending her DD Form 214 to show the spelling of her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023227
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge. In the absence of evidence to show he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, treated for such wounds, and that the medical treatment was made a matter of official record there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart. His DA Form 20 shows he held and served in an 11B MOS in an infantry unit in 1969 while in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023231
There is no evidence to show the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 20 June 1968 through 23 March 1970, b. deleting the Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023232
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank/grade as sergeant (SGT)/E-5 vice specialist (SPC)/E-4. Orders Number 206-15, dated 25 July 2011, issued by Headquarters, 3rd BCT, Fort Carson, CO, promoted the applicant to SGT, in MOS 11B2O, with a date of rank, and effective date of 1 August 2011. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows that effective 1 August 2011 the applicant was promoted to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023233
The applicant requests his general discharge be changed to a medical discharge. The applicant was notified by his commander that he was being considered for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance, and was recommending an honorable discharge. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023235
It states that in order to qualify for the Combat Infantryman Badge a member must meet the following three requirements: be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and actively participate in such ground combat. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the record to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023239
When he completed the training, he was assigned to an infantry unit and performed duties as an 11B from December 1968 to June 1969. There are three requirements for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge: the Soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, he must be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and he must actively participate in such ground combat. However, the evidence of record shows the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023241
BOARD DATE: 10 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110023241 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 18 January 1971 with an under other than honorable conditions character of service. 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 | 20110023243
It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant served on active duty from 29 August 1968 through 13 August 1970 and held the rank of 1LT at the time of his release from active duty. 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 | 20110023245
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this award. 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;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023246
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge (GD) under honorable conditions. On 4 June 1970, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Personnel Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service. On 30 June 1970, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 for the good of the service with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023247
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * her character of service as honorable instead of uncharacterized * her total service to include her U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) inactive duty training and annual training * her rank/grade as specialist (SPC)/E-4 instead of private (PV2)/E-2 * her actual duty served 2. He or she will only receive a DD Form 220 (Active Duty Report); and d. RC Soldiers completing initial ADT that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023248
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record contains no evidence and the applicant has failed to provide independent evidence that shows he was ever recommended for or promoted to SP4/E-4 by proper authority 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 Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023249
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214. The evidence of record clearly shows the last two digits of his SSN are "78." 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, dated 24 July 1970, to show the SSN as it is listed on his DD Form 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023251
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions to a fully honorable discharge. There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Although a copy of the applicant's consultation with military counsel is not contained in his record, the evidence of record shows his commander recommended his separation under the provisions of the Expeditious...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023257
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) provides the specific authorities reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty and the SPD Codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. It states that the SPD Code of "LBK" is the appropriate code to assign Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4. _____________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023258
The applicant states item 12f of his DD Form 214 does not show his foreign service and the awards he earned for this service should have been included in the DD Form 214. Therefore, it would be appropriate to add these awards to his record and DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending the following items of his DD Form 214 as indicated: a. item 12f delete the current entry and replace it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023264
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There are no documents in the reconstructed NPRC record that indicate the applicant was ever recommended for or awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. There is also no available evidence that shows he was recommended for or awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023266
There is no documentation that shows he had an injury or disability which may have been combat-related or caused by an instrumentality of war. A determination that a disability is the result of an instrumentality of war may be made if the disability was incurred in any period of service as a result of such diverse causes as wounds caused by a military weapon, accidents involving a military combat vehicle, injury or sickness caused by fumes, gases, or explosion of military ordnance,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023271
However, his record contains: a. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an under other than honorable conditions discharge was considered appropriate at the time the applicant was discharged. However, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 17 November 1976 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023274
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. d. On 9 April 1984, the separation authority directed separation with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The evidence of record shows that while assigned to a Medical Holding Company for medical processing he received NJP for willfully disobeying a lawful order.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023277
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) to a general discharge (GD). The applicant requests an upgrade of his UOTHC discharge to a GD. 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 | 20110023280
d. Section XI (Certification), item 30 (Member), states, in part, "Also, I have been counseled that I can terminate SBP participation, with my spouse's written concurrence, within 1 year after the second anniversary of commencement of retired pay. The applicant also provides a copy of a letter from DFAS to his State Congressional representative, dated 23 November 2011, regarding his SBP election. DFAS advised the representative that the applicant was not eligible to terminate his SBP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023282
His promotion packet was boarded on the Federal Recognition Board and uploaded on 19 May 2011 to NGB. If Warrant Officer Policy had been notified about the change, there would have been enough time to get everything in place and it would not have taken 5 months to process his promotion packet. Title 10, U.S. Code, sections 571b and 12241b introduced a requirement that all WO appointments and promotions to chief warrant officer grades in the ARNG be made by the President of the United States.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023284
The applicant states that he earned the CIB and the Aircraft Crew Member Badge because he flew in a CH-47 over 5 months as a gunner. Additionally, Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 states that during the Vietnam era the CIB was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided for temporary and permanent award of the Aircraft Crew Member Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023288
The applicant requests correction of his military record to show his correct social security number (SSN) as "357-XX-XXXX" instead of "431-XX-XXXX." Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 lists his SSN as "431-XX-XXXX." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing his correct SSN as listed on his social security card; b. amending item 3 of his DD Form 214 by deleting the current entry and adding the SSN as it is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023289
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was credited with the completion of 2 years, 11 months, and 28 days of net service during this period of active duty, including 11 months and 16 days of foreign service in the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) theater of operations. His available record does not contain orders for the Purple Heart; nor does it contain any documentation indicating he served in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023304
The applicant requests correction of his social security number (SSN) as listed in his award orders and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add all earned awards. The evidence of record confirms the applicant enlisted, served, and was released from active duty under the SSN XXX-XX-5XXX. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023306
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal, various military schools/courses, a letter of commendation, a certificate of proficiency, and a temporary duty station. Since his DD Form 214 shows he completed the Unit Armorer School in item 27, his request to show he completed the Unit Armorer Course will not be discussed further in these proceedings. His DD Form 214 should be corrected accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023307
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 3 December 1985, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200, and directed he receive a UOTHC discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.