ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024523
He understood if his request were accepted he could receive a discharge UOTHC and that by submitting his request he was admitting he was guilty of the charges against him. On 5 May 2008, he was discharged accordingly. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024524
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 5 (Oversea Service) of the applicant's DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) does not show he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). Records show the applicant completed four tours of foreign service in Korea and Germany during his military service, which entitles him to award of the OSR with Numeral 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024525
The applicant requests that the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) he was issued on 31 October 2011 be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and that he be granted tour completion for his time in Japan from September 1998 to June 2000. The applicant states that he did not have the MSM during out processing and he did not have proof of tour completion for his Japan assignment. The applicant's DD Form 214 lists the MSM (4th Award) and while the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024533
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings during his military service. 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: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the period 23 November 1965 through 6 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024534
His DD Form 214 shows award of the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal 5. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024535
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-xxx4." However, his DD Form 398, completed at the time of his recruitment, shows his SSN as xxx-xx-xxx4. It appears the SSN listed on the applicants DD Form 214 was the result of a typographical error. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the SSN from item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024536
The applicant states that: a. at the end of his first enlistment he received an honorable discharge. c. on 24 February 1996, he and another Soldier took a convoy from Bosnia to Croatia. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024537
Through a remand action, dated 20 December 2011, the United States Court of Federal Claims, Washington, D.C. requests the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR): a. reconsider its 19 May 2010 decision regarding whether the applicants involuntary separation from the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Program required approval of the Secretary of the Army; b. consider the applicant's evidence detailing his rehabilitative efforts that would have been considered by the Secretary of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024538
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: a. award of the Iraq Campaign Medal, Combat Action Badge, and a second award of the Army Commendation Medal; and b. foreign service in Iraq. These assignments warrant the denotation of foreign service in Iraq as well as Kuwait; b. he is entitled to award of the Combat Action Badge due to direct engagement with the enemy during convoy missions in Iraq as noted on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024539
There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. His punishment was not disproportionate to the offenses for which he was convicted and he has failed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024540
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states the awards were authorized after she was separated, but she served during the period they were authorized. The available evidence shows the applicant served in an administrative support position with NATO in Europe.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024542
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Although the applicant alleges that he was mistreated during his military service because of his Muslim faith, there is no evidence in his military records and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence supporting this contention. _______ _ x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024543
However, many Soldiers served at a young age and went on to complete their service and receive honorable discharges. He was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212. a. He received NJP four times for incidents including being absent from his unit without proper authority on numerous occasions, striking another Soldier in the face with his fist, and being AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024544
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110024544 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024547
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024548
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for the following awards: a. Based on his period of Vietnam service he is entitled to awards of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) and Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 12 April 1968 through 25 March 1970 * adding to item 24 of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024549
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 "XXX-XX-8934." Item 1 (Last Name First Name Middle Name) of his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows "no SSN given."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024552
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that the last four digits of his Social Security Number (SSN) are 1498. 2. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 incorrectly reflects that the last four digits of his SSN are 6040, when in fact they are 1498. 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024555
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), for the period ending on 30 April 1975, to show award of the Combat Action Badge and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. The applicant states he served in combat with the following units.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024560
The applicants request to correct the record of the FSM to show he changed his SBP election from spouse to former spouse and that she be provided the SBP annuity has been carefully considered. The evidence of record confirms the FSM elected SBP coverage for his spouse, the applicant, upon his retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing the FSM elected former spouse SBP coverage for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024567
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge, his narrative reason for separation changed to medical or something other than alcohol abuse-rehabilitation failure, and correction of item 15b (High School Graduate or Equivalent) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show "yes." The applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him from the service under the provisions of chapter 9 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024568
The available evidence shows the FSM served in France during World War I between May 1918 and April 1919. Therefore, the FSM's record should be corrected to show he was authorized the World War I Victory Medal with one bronze service star (Ypres-Lys campaign) and the service clasp for France. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. posthumously awarding the FSM the Purple Heart for wounds received in action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024571
He states he was commissioned on 2 May 2008 and completed the OAB agreement on that date. In an OKARNG Joint Force Headquarters memorandum, subject: Correction of Military Records for the Applicant, dated 11 March 2011, addressed to the Board, the OKARNG Director of Personnel requested the applicant be paid the OAB as stated in his contract. As a result, the Board recommends that all State ARNG and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024572
His records do not contain official orders awarding him the Aircraft Crewmember Badge or any additional awards of the Air Medal. USARV Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided guidelines for award of the Air Medal. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to the award of the Aircraft Crewmember Badge and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024573
Army Regulation 600-8-19 (Enlisted Promotions and Reductions), paragraph 1-20c, states that, per the provisions of Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1372, Soldiers on a promotion list at the time of retirement for disability will be retired for disability at the promotion list grade. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was on a promotion recommended list as of 2007 at the time her disability was discovered and should have been retained on that list while undergoing medical processing....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024574
Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), Chapter 3 (Character of Service/Description of Separation), states service of Soldiers in an entry level status (ELS) will be described as "uncharacterized." Paragraph 4-2h (Discharge or REFRAD upon termination of enlistment, and other periods of active duty or active for training), states ARNG and U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Soldiers who are in ELS and who successfully complete a period of IADT their service will be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024578
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Further, the statement was not required by regulation as he had been issued a DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 January 1977.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024581
Item 10c of the proceedings shows the disability did result from a combat-related injury as defined in Title 26, U.S. Code, section 104. c. Item 10d states the disability was not incurred in a combat zone or incurred during the performance of duty in combat-related operations as designated by the Secretary of Defense in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2008, section 1646. b. SPD code JFO for disability, severance pay, noncombat-related, is used for a discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024582
The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the AAM while assigned to the 147th Maintenance Company (Forward) as a member of Task Force 6-52 ADA from 8 January 1996 to 28 February 1996. His award of the AAM verifies he was assigned to the 6th Battalion, 52nd ADA, for more than 30 days during the period the unit was cited for the ASUA. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Army Superior...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024584
The applicant requests his dates of service in Iraq in 2003 be corrected on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 13 December 2003. The applicant states: * He volunteered as a National Guardsman for operations in Iraq * He initially served in Kuwait and then went to Iraq * His Officer Evaluation Report (OER), Bronze Star Medal citation, and pay records reflect he was in Iraq * Upon demobilizing he was not provided out-processing and he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024590
He provides: * letters to and from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), St. Louis, MO * a Standard Form (SF) 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records) * a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * his copy of his birth record * his DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence indicating the DOB shown on his birth record was ever recorded in his military record as his correct DOB. In the absence of such evidence, it must be presumed that the DOB shown on his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024598
Paragraph 5-17 provides for the separation of Soldiers who have a physical or mental condition that potentially interferes with assignment to or performance of duty; however, the physical or mental condition does not amount to a disability or qualify for disability processing under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation). Army Regulation 635-40 also provides that the medical treatment facility commander will provide a thorough...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024600
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 June 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110024600 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20070011559 on 20 December 2007. Therefore, he should be awarded the Purple Heart for wound received in action in Vietnam on 14 January 1970 and his DD Form 214 should...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024608
The applicant's DA Form 24 (Service Record), section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service) shows he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his active duty military service. During the Vietnam War, item 24c of the DD Form 214 in effect at that time showed the total active duty outside the continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214 and the last overseas theater in which service was performed (e.g., USAREUR or USARV). ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024612
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 reflects that he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars, United Nations Service Medal, and Commendation Ribbon with Metal Pendant. 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 28 February 1951 to 20 February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024613
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents that must be prepared for Soldiers on retirement, discharge, release from active duty service, or control of the Active Army. Based on the way the applicant stated his request it is difficult to determine if he is requesting that his item 15 (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) be changed or that his DEP time be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024615
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. The evidence of record shows the applicant reported his correct SSN when he was inducted. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to reflect the SSN shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024616
The IO stated the applicant's originally DCP packet was not available for review and found he: * never outprocessed his unit * was enrolled in the DCP as evident by his receipt of an RFO * did not receive an OER * was scheduled to appear in court in March 2009 on the domestic violence charge in which his spouse planned to testify on his behalf 6. On 24 April 2009, he submitted his response to the GOMOR and requested the document be filed in the restricted portion of his OMPF. The evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024619
The Secretary of the Army which charged that the 2002 2003 Reserve Component Department of the Army Major Army Promotion List Selection Boards were given incorrect guidance concerning the military education requirement for promotion. Those officers who were selected by a standby board and were still serving in the National Guard in an enlisted or warrant officer capacity were granted a reappointment to their previous commissioned status with an effective date before their discharge or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024626
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states a bronze service star is worn on the appropriate service ribbon for each credited campaign, to include the Vietnam Service Medal. He participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to the Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024634
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. Although the evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded SMOS 11B, there were no provision in Army Regulation 635-5 which authorized the SMOS to be annotated on a DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024640
The applicant states, in effect, he is entitled to awards as a result of receiving three gunshot wounds while serving in Vietnam and believes he did not receive his awards because of a line of duty investigation which stated his wounds were a result of misconduct. The evidence shows he participated in one campaign while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, he is entitled to have his DD Form 214 corrected to show this unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024641
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show completion of the Legal Specialist Course as well as award of the Army Commendation Medal and the appropriate marksmanship qualification badge with grenade bar. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he qualified with the grenade or that he was awarded the appropriate marksmanship qualification badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024646
After carefully examining the applicant's record of service, it appears the applicant should have received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for his service from 14 May 1969 through 19 November 1970. Therefore, the applicant 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. deleting from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024648
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 4 February 1988, the applicant's commander notified him of his intention to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b, for a pattern of misconduct. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024652
Records do not show that the applicant had enough qualifying service in the RVN to be awarded the VCM. Records show that the applicant does have the qualifying service in Vietnam to be awarded the VSM. __________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 | 20110024655
This regulation provides that Item 19a of the DD Form 214 contains the mailing address furnished by the individual at the time of separation. _______ _ 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110024655 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024660
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 3 September 1971, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed the issuance of an undesirable discharge. There is no evidence in the available record that shows 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 | 20110024663
On 17 September 1974, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct (Fraudulent Entry, Conviction by Civil Court, and Absence Without Leave or Desertion)) for a civil conviction. On 22 October 1974, his immediate commander initiated separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 by reason of civil conviction with an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110024667
His record contains a U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Form 130 (U.S. Army Vietnam Casualty Report Format), dated 17 September 1969, that indicates while the applicant was attempting to turn his 2 1/2 ton truck, he ran over a mine. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart. 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...