ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023594
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for a gunshot wound he received to his upper shoulder blade while in Vietnam in April/May 1967. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support award of the Purple Heart. _______ _ 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 | 20110023597
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the social security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) completed during his induction processing shows in: * item 1 (Last Name - First Name - Middle Name), below his name the lined-through SSN beginning with 438 * item 2 (Service Number), the number beginning with 961 4. However, in view of the available evidence, it would be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023598
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. On 21 September 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023599
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. On 14 July 1981, after careful consideration of the applicant's military records and all other available evidence, the Army Discharge Review Board determined he was properly discharged. __________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 | 20110023600
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * Extract of Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet 672-3 ((Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) * General Orders (GO) 1888 showing award of the Bronze Star Medal (1st OLC) with "V" Device * GO Number 3771 showing award of the Army Commendation Medal (1st OLC) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show these unit awards. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023602
The applicant requests her general discharge be upgraded to honorable and the narrative reason for separation on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be removed/changed. 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 Boards (DRB's) and Service Boards for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023605
The DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Parachutist Badge. His official military personnel file does not include his jump record, and it is void of documentation showing he was awarded the Master Parachutist Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22, paragraph 8-14, states award of the Master Parachutist Badge requires a rating of excellent in character and efficiency, completion of 65 jumps (25 with combat equipment, 4 night jumps with 1 as jumpmaster, and 5 mass tactical jumps culminating in an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023607
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his correct social security number (SSN). On 21 July 1977, the applicant submitted a DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military or Naval Record under the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552) requesting a correction to his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as "XXX-XX-1XXX." The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged on 7 April 1967 and he was issued a DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023609
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) prepared upon his entry on active duty lists his SSN as "166-XX-XXXX." Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 lists his SSN as "193-XX-XXXX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023611
There is no evidence of any medical condition that would have rendered the applicant physically unfit to perform the duties of his office, rank, grade or rating because of disability. While there is one reference to a medical problem contributing to or being the cause on two occasions of the applicant's failure to go to his appointed place of duty - morning formation - there is no specific reference as to what this medical condition was or that it was a contributing factor in his other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023613
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 31 May 1985 be corrected. _______ _ _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 | 20110023615
The applicant states: a. the dates of his meritorious service for the AAM shown in the citation of his permanent orders should be 21 September 1996 through 19 December 1997. b. the AAM was awarded on 30 January 1998 not 30 January 1997. c. he never received his discharge certificate. Since evidence shows he was honorably discharged from the RA on 18 January 1998, and based on his request, he should be issued an Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 18 January 1998. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023617
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110023617 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023618
While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. On 2 May 1975, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate action to eliminate him from the Army under the provisions of chapter 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023619
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 6 January 1999, the applicant's company commander recommended the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for patterns of misconduct, with a general discharge. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023621
On an unspecified date, the unit commander notified the applicant he was initiating action to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) paragraph 14-12b, by reason of a pattern of misconduct. The separation authority's approval of the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 is not contained in his military personnel records. Therefore, his argument that he had never been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023625
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states the SSN listed on his DD Form 214 is incorrect. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) lists his service number; it does not list his SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023627
He is now rated as 40-percent disabled by the VA. 3. On 8 December 2005, a medical evaluation board (MEB) convened and diagnosed him with degenerative disc disease of the cervical spine and paresthesia of the right fifth finger. Once a determination of physical unfitness is made, the PEB rates all disabilities using the VASRD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023630
The opinion states: a. the applicant was nonselected for promotion the first time by the Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Lieutenant Colonel APL Reserve Component Promotion Selection Board Non-AGR (Active Guard Reserve) Board. Inevitably, some officers considered for promotion will not be selected; there are always more outstanding officers who are fully qualified to perform duty at the next higher grade, but who are not selected because of selection capability restrictions. The advisory opinion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023631
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show all of her awards. 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 for the period ending 5 April 1991 to show award of the: * Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze service stars *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023633
The applicant provides: * service personnel records * VA documentation * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Discharge orders and his DD Form 214 show he was issued an undesirable discharge on 26 March 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, 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 | 20110023635
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. After a review of the applicant's record of service, it is clear his service did not meet the criteria for an honorable or a general discharge, or any other characterization of service other than the one he received. _______ _ 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 | 20110023636
On 26 February 1991, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge from the Army in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, with uncharacterized service. This chapter applied to Soldiers who were in an entry-level status and completed no more than 180 days of continuous active duty before the date of the initiation of separation action. Chapter 2 contains item-by-item preparation instructions for the DD Form 214 as follows: * item 6 shows the completion date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023637
The applicant requests correction of his 1988 physical evaluation board (PEB) rating. The NARSUM shows he underwent full examination of the eyes due to status post perforating injury, left eye with aphakia, which revealed a visual acuity of 20/20 of the right eye and 20/80 of the left eye. He underwent an MEB which recommended that he be considered by a PEB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023639
His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-8810." However, the evidence of record shows the SSN of "XXX-XX-8810" was used when he enlisted in the Regular Army in 1987 and when he was discharged in 1988. _____________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 | 20110023643
The applicant requests the transfer of his separation packet and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), effective 4 December 1998, to the restricted portion of his official military personnel file (OMPF). Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Military Personnel Information...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023647
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for separation of enlisted personnel. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023648
Item 19a (Mailing Address After Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 August 2011 be corrected to show an address in Oregon. The applicant provides: * DFAS email * DD Forms 214 for the periods ending 31 August 2011, 9 November 2005, and 30 April 1999 * DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel) * Retirement orders * Service computation for retirement * Service personnel records * Letters, dated 29 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023651
The applicant states his previous request was denied in 2010 because the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) said that in 2004, when the Board corrected his erroneous separation, he was made whole by the receipt of the difference in pay and entitlements between the ranks of major (MAJ) and sergeant (SGT). On 9 December 2004, the ABCMR in AR20040001879 voided his USAR enlistment, reinstated him to his previous Reserve commissioned officer status, and promoted him to MAJ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023659
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * Distinguished Flying Cross with 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * Air Medal (25th-51st Award) * Air Medal with "V" Device (52nd-53rd Award) * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Gold Star * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) * Expert...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023661
The applicant requests, through a Member of Congress, correction of his record to show: a. the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), all other awards to which he may be entitled; and b. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he enlisted in the Army of the United States on 8 January 1951. Army Regulation 600-65, 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023667
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's records contain his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 14 June 1967, wherein his SSN is shown with the second digit as "5." It appears an administrative error was made when his DD Form 214 was completed and his SSN was recorded with the second digit as "2."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023669
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal is recorded in item 13 of the applicant's 20 June 1999 DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 18 of his 20 June 1999 DD Form 214 the entry "SERVICE IN KUWAIT FROM 19980227-19980507."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023670
On 9 December 2009, the FSM and applicant were divorced. The evidence of record shows the FSM elected to participate in the SBP for spouse coverage at the time of his retirement in December 1991. The FSM did not make a former spouse election within 1 year of their divorce.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023677
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: a. the lost time listed in item 29 should be deleted; and b. as noted on her DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), she was at Fort Campbell, KY receiving care and treatment, she was not absent without leave (AWOL); therefore, those days should not be listed as time lost because she was accounted for. The DA Form 2173 she submitted shows she was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023678
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110023678 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: In Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Proceedings, Docket Number AR2002076629, dated 16 January 2003, the applicant submitted documentation pertaining to his military service for the period 29 June 1968 to 24 June 1970 that related to his service in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant was charged with knowingly and willfully making materially false,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023682
The applicant requests addition of the "V" Device to his Bronze Star Medal. There are no available orders showing he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device. ___________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 | 20110023683
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show the correct social security number (SSN). Item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his SSN as "939-xx-xxxx." His enlistment contract listed this TIN in item 1 as well as a hand-written entry of the requested SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023684
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her deployment to Iraq from 15 January 2007 through 2 April 2008. The applicant states she deployed to Iraq from 15 January 2007 through 2 April 2008 and this is not reflected on her DD Form 214. The applicant provides copies of her Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), DD Form 214, and deployment orders.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023686
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110023686 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The Purple Heart Certificate will include the following information: the recipients name and grade, the date wounded in action, and the date the certificate is signed. Although the DA Form 638 he provides indicates he was awarded the Purple Heart, there is not enough information on the form to confirm his entitlement to the award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023688
The applicant requests, in effect correction of her record to show her permanent Reserve appointment date as 7 March 2011 vice 6 May 2011 with no break in service and she also requests reconsideration to captain by a DA special selection board (SSB). The advisory official also stated that the applicant was separated from active duty on 6 March 2011; however, her scroll approval for USAR approval was not received until 6 May 2011. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023690
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available evidence shows he was awarded and served in MOS 13F during the entire period of his military service. While regulatory guidance shows the CIB is authorized for award to Infantry Soldiers serving on the DMZ during this period, he has not provided sufficient evidence to show he held an Infantry MOS while engaging in active ground combat during his tours in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023694
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 9 August 1960 vice 9 August 1958. His recruiter annotated this form to show the applicant was 17 years of age and his DOB had been verified by his birth certificate. The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his DOB as 9 August 1960 upon his enlistment in the RA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023701
VASRD Code 5299 (Condition of the Skeletal System) analogous to code 5284 (Foot Injuries) rating guidance states to assign a 30% rating will be assigned if the condition is severe, a 20% rating will be assigned if the condition is moderately severe, and a 10% rating will be assigned if the condition is moderate. The PEB determined these conditions were unfitting and assigned a 10% disability rating for each condition and a combined disability rating of 20% under VASRD code 5299 analogous to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023706
His record also shows he was appointed as a major in the AUS with a date of rank of 13 June 1966. These documents show he was released from active duty service on 31 May 1975 in the rank of major and was placed on the AUS retired list on 1 June 1975 in the retired grade/rank of lieutenant colonel. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 3961(b) states that, unless entitled to a higher retired grade under some other provision of law, a Regular or Reserve of the Army not covered by section 3961(a)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023709
Therefore, he is entitled to four bronze service stars for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show the four bronze service stars. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge; and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023710
On 28 July 1978, the separation authority approved his discharge action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, and directed the issuance of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) he was issued confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of misconduct - civil conviction with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023718
The applicant's military record shows he was inducted Army of the United States on 23 November 1965. His DD Form 214 lists the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * two overseas service bars 9. Review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS), an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023719
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his award of the Sapper Tab be included on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Sapper Tab to the applicant's authorized awards on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023721
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and any other awards to which he is authorized. The applicant was awarded the AGCM and it was omitted from his DD Form 214 at the time of his separation. Accordingly, his DD Form 214 should be corrected by adding the award of the AGCM at this time.