ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002905
The applicant's request for correction of his records to show his assignments is acknowledged. His service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. His service record is void of evidence which shows he was recommended or awarded the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002908
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). There are no official orders or other evidence in the applicant's records that show he was awarded the CIB. ___________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 | 20110002910
His military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 15 September 1966. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence that he was awarded or recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal. Without orders there is insufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show award of the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002912
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The appropriate authority approved the request for discharge on 26 January 1981 and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002914
It is appropriate to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal for his period of service from 29 March 1968 through 8 December 1969 and to correct his DD Form 214 to include this award. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Vietnam during four campaign periods and is authorized to wear four bronze service stars on his Vietnam Service Medal, not the one currently shown. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002927
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show award of the Bronze Star Medal nor do his official military records contain any general orders which authorize him award of the Bronze Star Medal. However, in the absence of official orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002928
He goes on to state that a board was convened but he was not present for the board and a corporal who attended the board told him that the board recommended that he receive an honorable discharge. However, his WD AGO Form 53-58 which was authenticated by the applicant shows that on 17 October 1947 he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-369 with a general discharge, and he was still in basic training. There is no evidence in the available records to show that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002932
The applicant requests correction of item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) from "disability, existed prior to service (EPTS), physical evaluation board (PEB)" to "disability." On 27 June 2007, a medical evaluation board (MEB) convened at the U.S. Army Medical Activity, Wurzburg, Germany, and after consideration of clinical records, laboratory findings, and physical examinations, the MEB determined the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002933
The applicant requests an upgrade of undesirable discharge (UD) to a general discharge (GD). On 18 April 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with a UD. However, a UD was considered appropriate at the time the applicant was discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002934
The applicant's contention that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his SSN as "XXX-XX-X2XX" instead of "XXX-XX-X7XX" has been carefully reviewed. There is no evidence in his OMPF showing he ever served under the SSN shown on his DD Form 214 or any other SSN. ____________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 | 20110002938
It stated passenger personnel who did not participate in an air assault were not eligible for the award based upon sustained operations. Further, there are no flight records or unit reports available in the record or provided by the applicant to show that he participated in sufficient category I, II, or III flight missions in the RVN to qualify for the AM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002939
The applicant provides: * a 5-page memorandum * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20100012599 * Joint Explanatory Statement of the Committee on Armed Services of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives on H.R. 6523, Ike Skelton NDAA for FY 2011 * Army Promotion List for Promotion to COL for Reserve Active Guard and Reserve * DA Form 3349, dated 13 February 2009 * DA Forms 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Reports (OERs)) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002941
A review of his official records show he had "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his period of service and his records are void of any derogatory information that would serve to disqualify him for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the National Defense Service Medal 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002944
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. The applicant states he was unable to adjust to military life and requested a discharge for the good of the Army and himself.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002946
The applicant requests an upgrade of his uncharacterized discharge to a general discharge. He stated that: * he informed a recruiter about his attempted armed robbery that he had committed as a teenager along with other offenses * the recruiter requested a waiver that was denied * no record was found of attempted armed robbery because he was under the Youthful Offenders Act and First Offenders Act * the recruiter suggested that he wait 3 months and try another branch of service and that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002948
Pertinent Army Regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or reason for discharge. Waivers are granted based on the needs of the service at the time of application. The applicable regulations direct that an RE code of 3 be issued for a separation code of JFV, which indicates separation under paragraph 5-17 of Army Regulation 635-200.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002949
In the past, officers granted waivers could be selected but were not promoted until they completed the prescribed military education. Therefore, the applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show he was granted a military education waiver for promotion consideration to LTC. BOARD VOTE: ____X___ ___X____ ____X___ GRANT FULL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT PARTIAL RELIEF ________ ________ ________ GRANT FORMAL HEARING ________ ________ ________ DENY APPLICATION BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002953
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his service in the DMZ in Korea be shown on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) with an effective date of 27 March 1975. The applicant requested award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002959
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. On 9 February 1979, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued a DD Form 794A (Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate). _________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 | 20110002962
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110002962 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, the Army policy requires PDMRA to be used during the active duty period in which it was earned and there are no provisions to carry over or be monetarily compensated for PDMRA outside of the legal authority provided by the 2010 NDAA which expired on 28 October 2010. Contrary to the NGB advisory opinion, the evidence of record and independent evidence provided by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002964
The applicant requests correction of her military records by removing DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report) for the period ending on 27 April 2006. e. Her senior rater indicated: * "that he had received a completed DA Form 67-9-1 and had considered it in his review" * "that the applicant's potential to the next higher grade was evaluated as do not promote" * "that the applicant ranked below center of mass - do not retain" * "that the applicant be removed from the AGR program" f. The OER...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002971
The applicant requests that his discharge be upgraded. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. Based on this record of indiscipline and in view of the fact he voluntarily requested discharge to avoid a court-martial that could have resulted in a punitive discharge, his overall record of service did not support the issuance of an honorable or a general discharge by the separation authority at the time and it does not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002975
His record includes the following documents which all show his DOB as 7 July 1971: a. DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document), dated 7 February 1995. b. DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document), dated 24 November 1993. c. Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical Examination), dated 10 July 1996. His DD Form 214 and his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record - Part I) both show his DOB as 29 February 1972. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002978
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Combat Infantryman Badge * Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device * Purple Heart 8. Although the applicant contends he participated in aerial flight with his unit in Vietnam almost on a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002980
The applicant states: * she was the FSM's wife 18 years and he meant for her to have his SBP benefits * the FSM paid his SBP premiums until his last paycheck * she and the FSM married in 1987 and divorced in 2006 * the FSM never changed his election because he intended for her to get the benefits for which he paid * she and the FSM had a good relationship and he always said he did not change his election 3. The evidence of record shows the FSM did not change his SBP election from spouse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002985
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge (HD). Counsel provides: * the applicant's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Form 21-22 (Appointment of Veterans Service Organization as Claimant's Representative) * VA Form 21-4138 (Statement in Support of Claim) * a Self-Help Guide to Discharge Upgrades * DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet) * four pages from the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002986
e. The GWOTSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the areas of eligibility (AOE) designated for award of the GWOTEM, ACM, or ICM. The applicant's record does not show he served in a specified geographic area of operation during a specified time period designated for award of the AFEM. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to adding to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002991
The applicant requests, in effect, relief of financial liability imposed against him in the Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL), #10-xxx-03, initiated on 28 July 2009. The applicant states: * the FLIPL is legally insufficient as it did not establish that he was responsible, culpable, or that his actions were the proximate cause of the loss under Army Regulation 735-5 (Policies and Procedures for Property Accountability) * he was made to sign for the property of three...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002994
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Accordingly, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 13 May 1982 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 due to misconduct based on his involvement in frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with military authorities and an established pattern of dishonorable failure to pay just debts. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002995
Item 18 of the applicants 22 June 2005 DD Form 214 confirms service in Iraq from 16 March 2004 through 5 May 2005. The applicant's request to be awarded the ICM in lieu of the GWOTEM, and the ACM with two bronze service stars and bronze arrowhead, KCM, NATO Medal and 2nd Award of the CIB has been carefully considered and found to have merit. Therefore, it would also be appropriate to award him the KCM with one bronze service star and NATO Medal based on this qualifying service and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002997
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 August 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110002997 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Item 3 (SSN) on his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as xxx-xx-9461. His DD Form 214 with an effective date of 11 August 1965 and his social security card show his SSN as xxx-xx-9641.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110002999
The applicant provides: * DD Form 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States) * copies of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * a letter from Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest * Victims Awareness Certificate of Completion * Stress/Anger Management Certificate of Completion * Moral Reconation Therapy Certificate of Completion * Parenting Certificate of Completion * Whitworth College Bachelor of Arts...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003001
In view of the change, the general discharge issued to the applicant at the time of separation is inconsistent with the standards for discharge for unsuitability, character and behavior disorder (now known as personality disorder) which subsequently became effective. Since these new standards retroactively authorized an honorable discharge in cases where Soldiers diagnosed with a personality disorder were separated for unsuitability, the applicant in this case should receive an honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003007
The SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table, in effect at the time, established that the RE Code of 4 was the proper code to assign Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, alcohol rehabilitation failure. 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. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003010
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110003010 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides an Ohio Army National Guard PDMRA correction memorandum, dated 24 January 2011 in support of his application. The evidence of record confirms the applicant earned 6 days of PDMRA during the period of active duty in question, as verified in the NGB advisory opinion.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003011
On 12 November 1981, the applicant was enrolled in Track II of the Army Drug and Alcohol Prevention Control Program (ADAPCP) for alcohol abuse rehabilitation at the Fort Dix, New Jersey counseling center. He stated the applicant was considered an ADAPCP rehabilitation failure. However, his failure to take advantage of the rehabilitation program and his continued use of alcohol in the program, including a second DUI, clearly diminished the quality of his service during the period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003012
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the percentage of his disability rating. The DD Form 214 issued at that time shows in: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003014
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110003014 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Public Law 110-252 establishes legal limitations on the transferability of unused Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits. The applicant had 23 years of service upon his retirement, so he was eligible to transfer to either his spouse or children if he completed the request before leaving military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003016
His DD Form 214 shows in: * item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) he served in USARPAC for 2 months and 20 days * item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and the Parachute Badge * item 30 (Remarks) no entry documenting his service in Vietnam 8. In light of his overall record of service, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the AGCM based on completion of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003019
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within six months of the Soldiers initial entrance on active duty, that the condition would have permanently or temporarily disqualified the Soldier for entry into the military service had it been detected at the time, and the medical condition does not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003020
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003022
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 following: * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) * Combat Engineer Badge [correctly known as the Sapper Tab] * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Any additional awards and decorations to which he is entitled 2. A review of his personnel service records failed to show evidence and he did not provide...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003023
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 26 January 1999 to show in: * Item 12a (Date entered AD this period) the entry 1989 02 09 instead of 1986 02 09 * Item 12c (Net Active Service this period) the entry 0009 11 18 instead of 0012 11 18 * Item 12d (Total Prior Active Service) the entry 0003 00 00 instead of 0003 03 00 2. The applicant provides: * DD Forms 4/1 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003034
There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's statute of limitations. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003037
All his available DD Forms 4 (Enlistment Record) and all other documents in his military personnel record containing a date of birth show his date of birth as 18 August 1932. He enlisted, served, and retired from the Army with his record showing his date of birth as 18 August 1932. There is insufficient evidence of record or independent evidence that suggests the date of birth recorded in his military record was a material error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003039
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110003039 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, the Army policy requires PDMRA to be used during the active duty period in which it was earned and there are no provisions to carry over or be monetarily compensated for PDMRA outside of the legal authority provided by the 2010 NDAA which expired on 28 October 2010. Contrary to the NGB advisory opinion, the evidence of record and independent evidence provided by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003040
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110003040 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 604 provided special authority to monetarily compensate Soldiers who were REFRAD and not able to use PDMRA during the period between PDMRA authorization by the Secretary of Defense on 19 January 2007, and publication of the Armys PDMRA implementation guidance on 18 August 2007. The evidence of record and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003042
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM) with "M" Device. His call to active duty satisfies the criteria necessary to support award of the AFRM with "M" Device and it would be appropriate to correct his record by adding this award at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003043
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110003043 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, the Army policy requires PDMRA to be used during the active duty period in which it was earned and there are no provisions to carry over or be monetarily compensated for PDMRA outside of the legal authority provided by the 2010 NDAA which expired on 28 October 2010. Contrary to the NGB advisory opinion, the evidence of record and independent evidence provided by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003047
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. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, states an honorable discharge was a separation with honor. The evidence of record shows the applicant reenlisted in the RA on 17 August 1972.