ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024393
The applicant was discharged from the ARNG on 3 August 1990 with uncharacterized service. A separation will be described as an entry-level separation if processing is initiated while a member is in entry-level status, except when characterization under other than honorable condition is authorized under the reason for separation and is warranted by the circumstances of the case or when the Secretary of the Army, on a case-by-case basis, determines that characterization of service as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024394
An additional 4 months can be awarded for his fellow time (August through December 1999); and f. work experience: DODI 6000.13, section 6.1.2.2.5, states "credit of 1/2 year for each year of experience up to a maximum of 3 years of constructive credit, may be granted for experience directly used by the Military Service concerned." In conclusion, the MC Program Manager recommended that the applicant's total constructive credit be adjusted to reflect 9 years, 9 months, and 5 days with an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024396
The applicants record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 19 August 1969. The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains two documents listing the SSN using the number 8 as the second digit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 3 of his DD Form 214 by replacing the second digit of the SSN listed in item 3 with the number "6" as it is listed on his SSN card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024397
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024399
He was presented the Army Commendation Medal and Army Good Conduct Medal, at the end of his tour in Germany. The evidence of record is void of orders showing the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. In addition, in the absence of orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct his records to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024401
The applicant requests correction of her records to show she was medically discharged with a disability rating and severance pay. The applicant provides a copy of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and VA rating decision in support of her request. The board recommended the applicant be separated for failure to meet medical procurement standards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024402
Accordingly, his DD Form 214 should be corrected at this time to reflect his rank as SGT. 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 his rank as SGT. _______ _ 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 | 20110024404
The applicant requests authorization for payment of per diem at the full rate for 6 out of the 12 months he served in the Netherlands in an active duty status. The applicant states: * He was a by-name retiree recall for a J3 Liaison Officer (LNO) position within the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) in Brunssum, Netherlands for 1 year * He arrived in the Netherlands on 26 June 2010 and he began submitting monthly travel vouchers that were processed by the finance office in Belgium * In...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024408
The applicant requests, in effect: * issuance of a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for his service as a commissioned officer * his retired pay be recomputed to account for his years of service culminating in pay grade O-3E (Officer 3 (Captain, CPT) E (prior enlisted service)) 2. It provides: * in paragraph 3-5, the procedures for unqualified resignations * in paragraph 3-7c, any former enlisted member of the RA on active duty as an officer who is not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024415
The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) for the period 11 October 2006 through 14 December 2006 from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). c. she has completed the requirement of the Captain's Career Course and this DA Form 1059 has affected her promotion to major. The applicant provides: * The DA Form 1059 in question * Five OERs * A DA Form 1059 for the period 29 November 2010 through 10 December 2010 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024417
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that he be granted an exception to policy for payment of tuition under the tuition assistance program. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the applicant filed a timely request for an exception to policy for tuition assistance and that his request was processed and granted; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024418
Section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service) of his DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows he received fair to "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military service. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024419
The applicant requests removal of a duplicate copy of her Official Transcript of Academic Record from her official military personnel file (OMPF). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant's OMPF contains two copies of her Official Transcript of Academic Record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * removing one copy of her Official Transcript of Academic Record that is filed in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024420
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect his service number as "RA XX XXX 638" and his date of birth (DOB) as "13 February 1945." His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows his DOB as "3 Feb 45." ____________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 | 20110024421
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he applied for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program to transfer his education benefits to his dependents before he was retired on 22 December 2009. Service members must have served on active duty in the Regular Army or as a Reserve member ordered to active duty under Title 10, U.S. Code, sections 688, 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, and 12304 (orders in support of contingency operations, i.e., mobilization),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024423
The applicant requests the removal of his General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) and all allied documents from his official military personnel file (OMPF) or as an alternative he requests that the GOMOR be transferred to the restricted section of his OMPF. The GOMOR was filed in the performance section of his OMPF. The applicant's documents related to this matter are filed as follows: * his GOMOR, consisting of a 9-page packet of documents, is filed in the performance section of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024426
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general discharge under honorable conditions. Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division (Mechanized) and Fort Riley, Kansas, Special Court-Martial Order Number 2, dated 27 January 1995, confirmed the applicant's court-martial sentence was affirmed. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, provides that the Board is not empowered to set aside a conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024428
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-7a, provides that an HD is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024429
His DD Form 214 shows he was honorably released from active duty on 19 March 1985 in the rank/grade of SP4/E-4. Though there are no promotion orders in his records, his record contains Orders D-03-020063 issued by the USAR Personnel Center on 10 March 1987 discharging him from the USAR in the rank/grade of SSG/E-6. There is no evidence in his records and he has not provided any evidence to show he was promoted to SGT or SSG while serving on active duty or that he was an SSG at the time of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024434
Charges were preferred against the applicant at Fort Riley on 17 March 1971 for being AWOL from 9 October 1969 to 18 September 1970 and 20 October 1970 to 25 February 1971. On 27 June 1977 the applicants discharge was reviewed by the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) under the Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP) which voted to upgrade his undesirable discharge to a general discharge based on his previously-issued honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024435
At the time of his discharge, the applicant had completed 1 year, 5 months and 2 days of active service. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024436
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show the SSN listed on his orders releasing him from active duty, dated 17 March 1968. _______ _ 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 | 20110024437
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the available record that shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or was wounded as a result of hostile action during World War II. 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 | 20110024438
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 10 September 1986, following counseling, the applicant submitted a voluntary written request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations). There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024439
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. On 29 July 1986, he consulted with counsel and requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024440
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 June 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110024440 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He states, in effect, his DD Form 214 shows his DOR as 15 December 1948. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant's birth year was erroneously entered in item 6 of his DD Form 214 as the year of his DOR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024444
The applicant requests correction of her records to show she was appointed as a Reserve commissioned officer of the Army on 2 June 2006. A DA Form 71 (Oath of Office - Military Personnel) shows the applicant was appointed as a Reserve commissioned officer of the Army, effective 6 June 2006. The applicant contends that her records should be corrected to show she was appointed as a Reserve commissioned officer of the Army on 2 June 2006 with no break in service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024450
In this case, it is clear that had the applicant been aware of the potential loss of benefits to his disabled child as a result of her being covered under his SBP election, he would have not made this election at the time of his retirement. Given this error, it would be appropriate and serve the interest of justice and equity to correct the applicants record to show he elected full "Spouse Only" SBP coverage at the time of his retirement, and to reimburse him any amount of his premiums in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024457
The applicant states: * The Enlisted Special Review Board (ESRB) failed to properly address numerous errors in the contested report and compounded this with errors of its own * Each of the ESRB's concluding statements is either logically or legally erroneous and require her to prove the counseling did not take place * The bullet comment of "demonstrated poor judgment" under the Leadership block is prohibited since it is brief and may be misinterpreted by selection boards * If the bullet was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024466
The applicant requests correction of her date of rank (DOR) as a chief warrant officer three (CW3) in the Arizona Army National Guard (AZARNG) from 11 August 2011 to 8 February 2011. The applicant states: * prior to the 2011 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024468
The applicant requests upgrade of her under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge and change of her reentry (RE) code to "3." Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Army Regulation 635-200 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024473
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he entered the Army on 31 August 1967, not 20 February 1968 as shown on his DD Form 214. The applicant has not provided and the record does not contain any evidence showing he enlisted in the Regular Army or entered active duty prior 20 February 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024479
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) lists his service number; it does not list his SSN. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024481
The applicant requests reconsideration of her earlier request for correction of her deceased former husband's records, a former service member (FSM), to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from spouse to former spouse. The applicant states: a. she now provides a notarized statement from the FSM's widow renouncing her right to an SBP annuity as indicated in the "Discussion and Conclusions" section of the original Record of Proceedings; and b. contrary to the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024487
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant's DD Form 214, corrected by a DD Form 215 dated 25 August 1992, shows the applicant entered active duty this period on 9 December 1990, was honorably released from active duty on 4 June 1991, and transferred to the WVARNG. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024488
The applicant provides: * Letter from the National Personnel Records Center * DD Form 214 * Certificate showing award of the Army Commendation Medal * DA Form 2139-1 (Military Pay Voucher) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not show award of the Army Commendation Medal and his official records do not contain orders awarding him the Army Commendation Medal. He submitted a certificate, dated 25 November 1968, showing award of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024492
The applicant states his DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings) shows his disability as combat-related and his separation orders also indicate his disability resulted from a combat-related injury. He was discharged from active duty on 16 August 2011 in the rank of SFC under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), chapter 4, by reason of disability, severance pay, non-combat (enhanced). ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024497
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. 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. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024500
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board. His DD Form 214 for this period shows the spelling of his first name as "GERALD." Although the applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 22 November 1965 to show the spelling of his first name as "GERARD," except for one document all other documents in his military service records show he served during this period using the spelling of his first name as "GERALD."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024501
The applicant states: a. after two years of collective effort to correct his record, he submits new evidence not previously seen by the Board confirming the Secretary of the Army's responsibilities regarding the transfer of his Post 9/11 GI Bill Education benefits and the injustice incurred by not fulfilling this responsibility; b. the Directive Type Memorandum (DTM) states the Department of the Army had the responsibility and requirement to provide individual pre-separation or release from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024502
His DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 2 October 1967, shows his SSN with the sixth digit as "2." The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSN was listed with the sixth digit as "2" on various documents during his period of military service. _____________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 | 20110024503
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records by setting aside the nonjudicial punishment (NJP) imposed under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), and restoration of his rank/pay grade. The evidence in this case suggests that both NJP's were properly imposed against the applicant in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations in effect at the time with no indications of any procedural errors that may have jeopardized his rights. In this case,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024505
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Southwest Asia (SWA) from August 1996 to December 1996 as well as any awards or service medals he may be entitled to for that service. This portion of his request will be considered by the Army Discharge Review Board; therefore, it will not be discussed further in these Proceedings. The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show his service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024507
On 3 December 1984, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed an under other than honorable conditions discharge and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) the applicant was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024508
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge. _______ _ 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 | 20110024510
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. At the time of the applicant's service the separation document was the WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Service), which is not available for review with this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024517
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110024517 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Soldiers unable to utilize accrued PDMRA days during their current mobilization order may be voluntarily retained on active duty under the provisions of Title 10 USC section 12301(d), Contingency Operations-Active Duty for Operational Support orders (CO-ADOS), to utilize accrued PDMRA days. The evidence of record and independent evidence provided by the applicant is void...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024518
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110024518 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Department of the Army Personnel Policy Guidance (PPG) contains guidance on the PDMRA program in paragraph 8-10i. Soldiers unable to utilize accrued PDMRA days during their current mobilization order may be voluntarily retained on active duty under the provisions of Title 10 USC section 12301(d), Contingency Operations-Active Duty for Operational Support orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024520
The applicant requests his reentry (RE) code be changed from an RE code of "3" to "1." The evidence of record does not show, nor has the applicant provided evidence showing, that his discharge with severance pay was improper. In the absence of evidence showing an error or injustice in the applicant's medical discharge processing, there is no basis for granting the relief he requests.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024522
His service personnel records show he served under the first name of Je-- and last name of L-- and he was discharged under these names. While the applicant's desire to have his records changed is understandable, there is no basis for compromising the integrity of the Army's records, in particular, the applicant's DD Form 214. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document which confirms his legal first and last names change will be filed in his official military personnel...