ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025037
The applicant requests the Commando Training United States Army Reserve (USAR), Primary Noncommissioned Officer Course (PNCOC), Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB), Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and the Overseas Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Awards), states the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025041
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Records show the applicant was 19 years of age at the time of his enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025042
The applicant requests the removal of all counseling statements, records of nonjudicial punishment (NJP), and any other non-medical related documents from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). 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. Notwithstanding the action of the ADRB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025045
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was authorized separation pay and that his awards of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) and Master Recruiting Badge be added to his DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states service members qualified for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal by reason of service between 19 March 2003 and 28 February 2005, in an area for which the Iraq Campaign Medal was subsequently authorized, will remain qualified for that medal....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025049
A separation will be described as an entry-level separation if processing is initiated while a member is in an entry-level status, except when characterization under other than honorable conditions 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 honorable is clearly warranted by the presence of unusual circumstances involving personal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025052
Item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) shows the entry "CONCEALMENT OF ARREST RECORD." Army Regulation 635-200 provides the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Item 26 of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows "JND" and item 28 shows his narrative reason for separation is concealment of arrest record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025053
His DD Form 214 for the period ending 22 June 1989 shows in: * item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) "00 03 07" * item 12d (Total Prior Active Service) "00 00 00 * item 12e (Total Prior Inactive Service) "00 01 00" * item 23 Relief from ADT * item 24 (Character of Service) Uncharacterized 4. On 11 January 1991 he was ordered to ADT for completion of training at Fort Sill, OK. On 10 April 1991, he was released from ADT and his DD Form 214 shows in: * item 12c (Net Active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025058
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: * In accordance with paragraph 2-18 of Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program), she should have enlisted as a SPC/E-4 under ACASP * When she enlisted on 27 January 2011, she was not informed that she qualified for enlistment under ACASP * She currently holds an Associate in Applied Science in Culinary Arts and an Associate of Applied Science...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025059
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from spouse to former spouse coverage within 1 year of their divorce. On 2 October 2011, the former spouse became aware that she was ineligible for the applicant's SBP annuity because the applicant's records showed he neither made a request to change his SBP election to former spouse nor was a deemed election made by her within 1 year of their divorce. Public Law 99-661, dated 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025060
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service during World War II. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service during World War II because he was assigned to an infantry company as a rifleman and was wounded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025063
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025064
e. On 3 November 2009, during a visit, the doctor entered "Chronic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder" in his service medical records and from then on all his service medical records show PTSD. He provided service medical records, dated between November 2009 and January 2010, which notes PTSD symptoms. Although his service medical records note PTSD there is no evidence to show PTSD or any medical condition rendered him unable to perform his duties.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025066
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 June 1995 * promotion orders to SFC/E-7 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to SFC/E-7 on 1 October 1992 and she served in this rank until 30 June 1995. Since there is no evidence of record which shows her service in the rank of SFC was not satisfactory, and in accordance with the governing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025072
The Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR), in case AR20080002546, dated 3 June 2008, changed her date of rank (DOR) to pay grade E-5 from 13 February 2007 to 19 March 2005. She also provides: * a memorandum, dated 26 July 2007, concerning the local housing policy * ABCMR Record of Proceedings (ROP) AR20080002546, dated 3 June 2008, with related documents * DFAS-DE Form 67 (Military Pay and Allowance Voucher) with DFAS-DE Form 0-110 (Corrected Records Computation) * DA Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025074
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 31 August 1967 with concurrent call to active duty. In the absence of orders awarding him the DFC or any other official corroborating evidence, the unit history documentation provided by the applicant alone is an insufficient evidentiary basis for granting the applicant's requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025075
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records to remove his relief for cause (RFC) Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER). The applicant was the unit first sergeant at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025076
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 reflects in block 18 that he served in from Kuwait 20050116 20060109. It states that for block 18, for an active duty Soldier deployed to a foreign country with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, enter the statement "SERVICE IN (name of country deployed) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD-YYYYMMDD)." While the exact dates the applicant served in Kuwait and Iraq cannot be determine, the available evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025077
The applicant requests correction of his records to reflect entitlement to Medical Corps (MC) Incentive Special Pay (ISP) for 2006, 2007, and 2009. An official stated that: * A review of the applicant's military pay file indicated no record of ISP agreements was received from the command or paid for the requested periods * The applicant executed an annual ISP agreement effective 1 October 2008 and received a payment of $20,000/year * Although he bears the responsibility for his part of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025079
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 12 July 1979, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed his discharge under other than honorable conditions. His records show he was almost 19 years of age when he enlisted in the Regular Army and he completed his training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025081
The GO shows his service number as US XXXXXX77 and his SSN as 367-XX-XXXX. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the following: * National Defense Service Medal * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * AM * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * two Overseas Service Bars * Aircraft Crew Member Badge * ARCOM 12. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025082
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the AGCM is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence clearly shows the applicant served more than 6 months, but the overseas service bar is not an award or decoration; therefore he is not entitled to have his DD Form 214 corrected to show award of the Overseas...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025083
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110025083 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * prior to the 2011 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Army National Guard (ARNG) officers were promoted by the Chief, National Guard Bureau (NGB) * after the 2011 NDAA, the authority was elevated from the Secretary of the service to the President of the United States * when the new policy was signed into law, many officials were unaware of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025084
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Vietnam Service Medal and Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960) and his dates of service in the RVN. He also served a qualifying period of service for the RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025087
Individuals who qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal or the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and served for less than six months of service but: * were wounded as a result of hostile action * were captured by hostile forces but later escaped or were rescued or released * were killed in action or otherwise in line of duty are also entitled to award of the RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960). Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal and his records should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025088
The applicant requests, in effect: * payment of back retired pay of about $474,093.88 plus interest from 1980 to the present * removal of the DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) from his records * removal of any documentation related to his death from his pay records * determination of why the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) stopped his retired pay without notice * determination of why DFAS officials stopped working his claim and using the excuse that his issue was being handled...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025089
The applicant states: * he was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 186th Aviation, IDARNG * he was submitted for promotion to CPT in May 2008 and was incorrectly prevented from being promoted * he was told he was not promoted because he was not on flight status and had to be on flight status to be promoted in an aviation unit * the State officer strength manager made up the requirement to be on flight status that prevented him from being promoted * he was not on flight status due to an injury he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025094
The applicants DD Form 214 shows he was honorably released from active duty on 17 October 1952. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The available evidence shows the applicant completed a period of qualifying service in Korea for award of the ROK-KWSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025095
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 June 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110025095 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * Prior to the 2011 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Army National Guard (ARNG) officers were promoted by the Chief, National Guard Bureau (NGB) * After the 2011 NDAA, the authority was elevated from the Secretary of the service to the President of the United States * When the new policy was signed into law, many officials were unaware of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025097
Appendix B shows that during his service in Vietnam, the applicant participated in the Vietnam Counteroffensive, Phase VII (1 July 1970 - 30 June 1971) campaign: c. The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. Records show the applicant participated in one campaign during his service in Vietnam. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025098
The applicant requests the records of his late father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The FSM's WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record) shows he served with the 31st Infantry on Bataan as a Supply Clerk for about 3 months before 7 December 1941. There is no evidence of record, and the picture the applicant provided is insufficient evidence, to show his father was awarded and served in an infantry MOS during his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025101
Believing that the warrant officer at the school had some sort of issue with the applicant, and knowing that she was physically able to perform sit-ups, he took it upon himself to alter the documents. k. Counsel argues that the CW2 was a key witness to the applicant's defense because, without his testimony, the applicant had no evidence other than her own testimony that she did not submit the falsified document. Over the objections of the applicant's counsel, the summary court-martial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025102
The applicant requests change of his reentry eligibility (RE) code from an RE-3 to a more favorable code so he may reenter military service. This provision of regulation applied to individuals who were in an entry level status and, before the date of the initiation of separation action, completed no more than 180 days of continuous active duty. The evidence of record shows the applicant did not or could not adjust to military life as evidenced by his request to be discharged from the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025103
The applicant provides copies of: * Memorandum, Tripler AMC, dated 2 September 2010 * Memorandum, Tripler AMC, dated 22 November 2010 * Memorandum, Tripler AMC, dated 20 December 2010 * Letter, applicant's attorney, dated 28 December 2010 * Memorandum, Tripler AMC, dated 9 February 2011 * Amended Civil Complaint, filed 26 April 2011 * Applicant's Motion to Dismiss, filed 17 October 2011 COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. The memorandum stated that the Tripler AMC Due Process...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025104
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal * Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM) * Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) * Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) 2. Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the NATO Medal, ARCAM, and JSAM. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025105
On 6 October 1976, court-martial charges were preferred against him for one specification of being AWOL from 10 June to 21 September 1976. In his request for discharge the applicant indicated he: a. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by a court-martial in the rank/grade of private/E-1 with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025106
The applicant requests, in effect, his effective date of promotion and date of rank to chief warrant officer two (CW2) in the Army National Guard (ARNG) be adjusted from 18 November 2007 to 19 October 2006. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence of record shows the applicant was promoted to SFC on 1 February 2003 and he held the rank continuously until appointment to WO1 on 18 November 2005. Based on the foregoing, and in accordance with NGB-ARH Policy Memorandum Number 07-026, his promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025111
On 9 November 1990, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. On 19 November 1990, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed the issuance of a UOTHC character of service. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110025111 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025112
The applicant states: * He thinks he should be awarded the BSM for the time he served as a platoon sergeant in Vietnam in 1969 * During the time he was assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division, all the platoon sergeants were awarded the BSM unless they got into disciplinary trouble * He knows he would have been put in for the award if the company commander and the first sergeant were not severely wounded at exactly the same time he was * His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces for the United States Report...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025113
The applicant, the legal guardian of a minor child and the mother of a retired former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, the election of the FSMs Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage be changed from "spouse and child" to "child only" retroactive to the date of his death. A DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel), dated 14 January 2011, shows the FSM elected full SBP coverage for "spouse and children." On 18 July 2011, the applicant and her spouse petitioned the court...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025114
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to honorable. On 17 June 1991, the applicant received a moral waiver for three instances of passing bad checks and enlisted in the Regular Army in pay grade E-3 for 4 years and training in MOS 91A (medical specialist). On 28 June 1993, the applicant was discharged accordingly under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct by abuse of illegal drugs.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025116
e. As a result of his reprimand and RFC OER he was not selected for battalion commander or promoted to colonel. [The applicant] was relieved of his duties as company commander because of his refusal to follow the orders of his battalion commander and his insubordinate belligerent behavior in the presence of his subordinates, peers and a superior officer. The CSM believes the battalion commander's decision to relieve the applicant was an impulsive act and a reflection of the battalion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025122
The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. The FSM's available military record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 3 August 1966. The applicant is basing his request for award of the PH to his later brother, the FSM, on the Medical Board Summary and informal PEB, dated 12 July and 29 August 1968, which clearly show the FSM suffered a crushing injury to the left hand with lacerations to the left hand necessitating partial amputation and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025124
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 6 April 1977 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-37, under the EDP and his service was characterized as under honorable conditions (general). The applicant had requested the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) upgrade his discharge to an honorable discharge. (3) Item 25 of the applicant's DD Form 214 indicates that he did not have a valid personnel security investigation status at the time of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025126
The evidence of record does not show the applicant was disqualified from receiving the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 23 January 1967 through 20 November 1968. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025129
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 25 January 1988, his commander informed him of the initiation of proceedings to discharge him under the provisions Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 9, for alcohol or other drug abuse rehabilitation failure. On 6 February 1988, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge for alcohol or other drug abuse rehabilitation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025130
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His military service records do not contain any orders awarding him the CIB. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support addition of this award to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025131
It states the PH is awarded to members who are wounded in action. It also states that in order to award the PH there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. By regulation, there must be evidence the wound was received as a result of enemy action in order to support award of the PH.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025132
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general discharge. On 31 January 2007, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 3, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), by reason of court-martial with a BCD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025133
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions. The applicant again went AWOL on 10 July 1972. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110025134
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The separation authority could authorize a general discharge under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge if warranted by the member's record of service. b. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.