ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023860
The EPSBD recommended his separation from military service under the provisions of paragraph 5-11 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations). 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. Paragraph 5-11 specifically provides that Soldiers who were not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness standards when accepted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023861
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110023861 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his records to show he is eligible to transfer 6 months of his educational benefits to his spouse under the Transfer Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The applicant is not eligible to transfer benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability program to his dependents because he was not serving on active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023864
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 April 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110023864 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service, in lieu of trial by court-martial. On 28 October 1985, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he receive a UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023865
He also requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and any additional awards he is authorized. 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 as follows: a. Correcting item 1 by listing his middle name as it is listed on his DD Form 47. b. Adding the following awards to item 24: * VSM with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023869
Also on 10 July 2001 and consistent with the chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, by reason of misconduct commission of a serious offense, with a general under honorable conditions character of service. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-200 provides for the separation of enlisted Soldiers.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023870
The following items on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his correct information: * Social Security Number (SSN) should be xxx-42-xxxx * date of rank * date of birth should be 15 April 1952 * selective service number should be added * service board/local board should be Newark, NJ * home of record should be New Providence, NJ * service time should be more than 4 to 7 months * awards should show award of the National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023875
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Decorations and 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 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. Therefore, he should be awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received as a result of hostile action on 29 August 1970 and his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023879
On 8 May 1979, the applicants company commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to discharge the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-31, under the Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP), with a general discharge. He was discharged from active duty, in pay grade E-2, on 28 September 1979, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-31, with a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, stated an honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023882
Although his records are not available for review, the applicant has provided two orders that clearly show that the last digit of his Service Number is an 8. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing his Service Number in block 2 of his DD Form 214 as shown on his Special Orders number 174 dated 23 June 1959. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023886
There is no record of time lost during his last enlistment indicated on the DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 and 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995, and 11 September 2001 and a date to be determined. As a result, given the absence of derogatory information in the available NPRC file or on the DD Form 214 and given...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023887
The applicant requests that he be issued a new DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) reflecting his legal name change. The applicant's military records are not available for review. ____________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 | 20110023888
Additionally, the applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket is void of orders or any other documents that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the CIB during his active duty service. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence upon which to award the applicant the CIB and to correct his DD Form 214 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 Combat Infantryman Badge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023890
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 lists the same last name recorded in his enlistment documents and on his DA Form 20. The DD Form 214 preparation stated to enter the total active duty service completed between the date of entry and separation date minus any time lost.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023891
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 47 (Induction Record) does not list an SSN. The evidence of record confirms the applicant provided his correct SSN containing the number "5" as the eighth digit at the time of his induction and it was recorded in several documents and orders throughout his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023893
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his correct name and date of birth (DOB). The applicant states this information in his military service records is in error. The evidence of record shows that upon entry in the U.S. Army the applicant reported that his name was "R---- Elwood T----."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023895
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant has provided no evidence that he was authorized or awarded an Army Achievement Medal. There is no evidence that the applicant was serving with this unit when it was awarded any of these awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023896
He was issued multiple separation documents throughout his career, including the following WD AGO Forms 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) and/or DD Forms 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge): * WD AGO Form 53-55 for the period 21 December 1943-28 October 1945 that shows * he arrived in New Guinea on 3 August 1944 * he was awarded the Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023898
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows the following entries: * item 2 (Grade) and item 3 (Date of Rank) are penciled in with the entries "SP4" and "1 February 1969" * item 33 (Appointments and Reductions) shows his highest rank/grade as SP4/E-4 * item 39 (Record of Assignment) shows he was transferred to the U.S. Army Hospital in Japan in a patient status on 2 April 1969 and to St. Albans, NY, on 30 April 1969 * item 40 (Wounds) shows he suffered multiple fragment wounds to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023899
This document shows the applicant's unit, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry, at the time of his assignment was awarded the: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 19 June 1968 to 31 July 1970 by Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 48, dated 1971 * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation by DAGO Number 51, dated 1971 11. However, evidence shows he sustained a gunshot wound to the right chest on 12 May 1968 as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023900
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110023900 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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) as "438-XX-XXXX." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The available evidence indicates an error was made in recording the second digit of the applicant's SSN on the orders releasing him from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023902
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, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. There is no order or other available evidence that shows he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023903
This document shows the applicant's unit (38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division) was cited for award of the ROKPUC for the period 16 September 1950 to 26 October 1953 by Department of General Orders Number 10, dated 1954. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the United Nations Service Medal (UNSM) is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States dispatched to Korea or adjacent areas on behalf of the United Nations during the period between 27 June 1950 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023904
On 16 September 1991, the separation authority directed the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct (commission of a serious offense) and directed the issuance of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Therefore, the applicant's record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023905
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Superior Unit Award for his foreign service in Taszar, Hungary in support of Operation Joint Endeavor. A review of the lineage and honors for the 1st Military Intelligence Battalion on the Institute of Heraldry's website shows the unit was awarded the Army Superior Unit Award for the period 1995-1996. Evidence clearly shows he completed a qualifying period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023908
The DD Form 214, dated 13 September 1974, shows he was relieved from ADT by authority and reason of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-17, with an honorable character of service, after serving for 4 months. He further acknowledged he understood that: a. if his discharge request was approved, he may be discharged under conditions other than honorable and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023909
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 applicants failure to timely file. The following documents in his Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) show his SSN as shown on his DD Form 4 and the Form SSA-2458: * a completed DD Form 1584 (National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023911
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was medically discharged or retired due to physical disability. The applicant provides copies of an MEB memorandum and evaluation, notification of medical unfitness for retention, orders reassigning him to the Retired Reserve, and two letters from his physicians. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023913
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023914
A Soldier must have at least 6 years of eligible service in order to transfer education benefits to a spouse and at least 10 years of eligible service to transfer to eligible children. A member is considered to be retirement eligible upon completion of 20 years of active Federal service or 20 qualifying years as computed under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12732 as follows: * service members eligible for retirement on 1 August 2009 no additional service is required * service members who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023916
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record confirms the applicant entered, served and was separated under the SSN he now claims is incorrect. Therefore, the SSN listed in the applicant's military records should not be changed at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023918
The applicant requests: * Revocation of the orders that transferred him to the Retired Reserve * Reinstatement to an active Reserve status * Extension of his mandatory removal date (MRD) * Consideration for promotion to colonel (COL) by a special selection board (SSB) 2. His rating officials made too many administrative errors on the OER which delayed its inclusion in his promotion file for consideration by the promotion board. The applicant provides: * email exchange with officials at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023919
On 7 August 1981, he was retired under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), paragraph 4-24e(2), by reason of temporary physical disability and he was placed on the TDRL. Orders Number D44-3, issued by the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA), dated 4 March 1983, removed the applicant from the TDRL effective 31 March 1983 with a 20% disability rating and entitlement to severance pay. His contentions have been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023920
The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. With respect to the Bronze Star Medal, there is no evidence in his records and he provides none to show he was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star from his DD Form 214 and adding the: * Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023921
The applicant requests correction of her record to show she was promoted to staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6 with a date of rank (DOR) and effective date of 1 October 2011. The applicant states her promotion packet was inadvertently submitted to the wrong personnel for processing and as a result, it was not processed in time for her to be incorporated onto the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) promotion standing list in the August/September timeframe which would have qualified her to be promoted to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023927
The 17 December 2003 memorandum went on to state that a mobilized ARNG of the United States officer covered by this policy memorandum who has been recommended for promotion to the next higher grade by a mandatory promotion board and who is on an approved promotion list may be promoted immediately when appointed in the State against a vacant position of the higher grade in a federally recognized unit in the National Guard. Evidence shows the applicant was selected for promotion to LTC by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023928
The applicant requests upgrade of his discharge. On 28 May 1992, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed an under other than honorable discharge. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023931
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his records to show he completed 2 months and 29 days of foreign service in Vietnam vice 1 month and 27 days. The applicant provides: * letter from the U.S. Army Administration Center, St. Louis, MO (previously submitted) * DD Form 1108 (Application for Replacement of Separation Document) (previously submitted) * mailing envelope (previously submitted) * DD Forms 2349 (Military Pay Voucher) for 1-30 June 1965...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023934
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show entitlement to a critical skills retention bonus (CSRB) as an aviator. On 11 February 2010, the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 (Personnel Officer), Headquarters, U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC), disapproved the applicant's request for an exception to policy for the CSRB. The opinion stated that the applicant: a. was qualified in specialty 15B and was eligible for the CSRB at the time of its offering and his signing of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023936
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record confirms the applicant provided his correct SSN using the number 4 as the seventh digit at the time of his induction. The record further shows the last document on file in the MPRJ correctly lists his SSN using the number 4 as the seventh digit in the SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023938
Upon the applicant's retirement, his retired pay multiplier was incorrect. When the FLARNG reviewed his records and DFAS audited his retired pay records, it was determined that the error was not due to the applicant's fault and, as such, his multiplier was corrected based on completion of 24 years, 4 months, and 7 days. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing the applicant timely filed a claim with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023939
The applicant states, in effect, the PH, his injury, and his being in the hospital are not listed on his DD Form 214. His official military personnel file is void of any orders or documents that indicated he was ever awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. In the absence of official documentary evidence that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to award him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023951
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to honorable based on his military record and 12 years of exceptional service. 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. Accordingly, he was discharged on 13 April 1995 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023962
He was determined to be medically qualified for limited duty. This regulation stated that the active duty grade at the time of separation will be entered on the DD Form 214. In the absence of promotion orders or any other evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that the Army's administrative processing of the applicant was correct and that the entry "SP5" on his DD Form 214 is correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023964
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was promoted to the rank/grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5 and placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) in the rank/grade of SGT/E-5 instead of specialist (SPC)/E-4. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) pocket guide * extract of Army Regulation 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Reductions) * Headquarters, 3rd Army,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023965
On 30 September 1971, his immediate commander initiated separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness. On 26 September 1974 and 4 October 1976, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge and determined his discharge was both proper and equitable. This regulation prescribed that an individual discharged for unfitness would be furnished an undesirable discharge, except when an honorable or a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023966
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he is not liable for the loss of government property in Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL) Number WAPBAA-xx-xx-xxx in the amount of $2,810.79. a. Paragraph 136 (Time constraints for processing financial liability investigations of property loss) states that under normal circumstances the initiation and processing of financial liability investigation of property loss should not exceed 75 calendar days...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023968
The record does include a DD Form 214 that shows she was discharged on 9 November 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability) with an undesirable discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. When separation for unfitness was warranted, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023971
The applicant states he would like his RE code changed from "4" to "1" to allow for his reentry into the U.S. military. The SPD code of "JKK" was the appropriate code based on the guidance provided in this regulation for Soldiers separating under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct (drug abuse). ____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023973
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release from Active Duty) to show the: * Valorous Unit Award * Kuwait Liberation Medal-Kuwait * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon 2. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 16 September 1986 through 15 September 1989 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110023975
He did serve honorably during his enlistment and requests an upgrade of his discharge 3. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. The Board notes that the applicant was 18 years old when separated, had satisfactory completed training and promoted to PFC.