ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003051
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 September 2009 to reflect her period of mobilized service, foreign service, and deployed service in Kuwait. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003052
While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicants failure to timely file. However, his record contains a duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 21 June 1979 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003053
His DA Forms 20 and DD Forms 214 show he completed four tours in Vietnam: 5 November 1965 to 4 December 1966; 26 April 1967 to 25 April 1968; 14 October 1968 to 13 October 1969; and 15 August 1970 to 18 August 1971. His military service records do not contain any orders awarding him the CIB. There is no evidence in the available records to show the applicant should be awarded the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003054
Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service at any time after court-martial charges were preferred. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), paragraph 2-9, states the ABCMR begins its consideration of each case with the presumption of administrative regularity. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003057
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his middle initial and last name is V. The applicant's military records are not available for review. The applicants birth certificate reflects his middle initial and last name is V.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003061
The applicant states he was wounded in combat while serving with the 299th Engineer Battalion (Combat) at Dak To in Vietnam on 10 June 1969. c. evidence in that former unit member's record on the integrated Personnel Electronic Record Management System confirms he was assigned to the applicant's unit, he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received on 10 June 1969, and he claimed those wounds occurred while at Dak To when his unit came under a rocket attack d. A certificate, dated 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003063
The applicant requests: * An upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge * Award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and Purple Heart (PH) 2. U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Awards) governed award of the CIB to Army forces operating in South Vietnam. With regard to award of the CIB, the evidence of record shows he completed training, was awarded, and served in MOS 72B throughout his military service and during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003064
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110003064 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 | 20110003065
Item 1 (Last, First, Middle) of his DD Form 214 shows his first name is spelled as "Mxxlxx." _________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) AR20110003065 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110003065 4 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003073
This pamphlet shows the 5th Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, the unit to which the applicant was assigned, was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period April 1968 through 31 August 1970 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 51, dated 1971. c. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003075
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood if the discharge request were approved, he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. 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 | 20110003083
BOARD DATE: 13 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110003083 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and the discharge appropriately...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003087
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DA Form 20 and military record does not contain any evidence to show he ever served in Europe. It states that the following will be entered in the items indicated: a. item 22c include the total active duty service outside the continental limits for the period covered by the DD Form 214 and the last oversea theater in which service was performed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003088
He completed 3 years of active duty service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the AGCM is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. There is no evidence of record showing he ever received any disciplinary action or that his commander ever had any reason to deny him award of the AGCM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003091
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 3 September 1974 to show the date of his entry on active duty as 4 September 1969. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 3 September 1974 and his orders assigning him to his basic training company with a reporting date of 9 January 1970. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant enlisted in the USAR on 16 September 1969 under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003092
The applicant requests his date of birth (DOB) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 14 June 2002 be corrected to 16 M*** 1975 instead of 29 F*** 1972. His DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the United States), completed on 9 March 1995, indicates in item 12 (Date of Birth) that his DOB is 16 M*** 1975. His DOB entered on the DD Forms 4 dated 22 April 1998 and 7 June 2001 are clearly in error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003093
Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the DD Form 214 for this period of service shows the: * Army Commendation Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" Device * Army Service Ribbon * LA (Louisiana) War Cross 4. Therefore, since he requests the ACM in lieu of the already-awarded GWOTEM he is entitled to have the ACM with one bronze service star added to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 23 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003094
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. Item 19b of her DD Form 214 reflects DLC as her nearest relative and the mailing address is the same address listed on the divorce decree. The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 by removing the name of her former spouse from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003095
There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows his unit in the RVN at the time of his assignment was recommended for or awarded the PUC. It states the PH is awarded to members wounded in action. The applicants record is void of any entries or documents corroborating his claim that he was wounded in action in the RVN, or that shows he was ever treated for a combat-related wound by medical personnel while serving in the RVN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003096
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 Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states there are basically three requirements for award of the CIB. The evidence of record fails to show the applicant was awarded the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003097
The applicant requests the Korean Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Good Conduct Medal, and any other awards to which he might be entitled added to his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States). He served a period of qualifying service for award of the National Defense Service Medal and Republic of Korea War Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003100
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his SSN in his records and on his DD Form 214. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which shows the SSN he claims to be correct, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003101
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although the applicant served primarily under his Army service number, all of the documents in his official record that contain an SSN, including his DD Form 214, utilize the "37" 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 | 20110003102
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110003102 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his military records to show authorization of 27 days of Post Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence (PDMRA). The evidence of record and independent evidence provided by the applicant is void of any documentary evidence indicating the applicant requested and was denied PDMRA during the period of active duty in which it was earned, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003103
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He requests, through his Congressional representative, reconsideration of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decision denying him the award of the Purple Heart. The service medical treatment record, provided by the applicant, indicates that on 5 July 1969 he was treated for a puncture wound on the bottom of his right foot and had sand debris in the wound.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003107
His military records show he completed 3 years of honorable service in the Regular Army (RA) on 12 August 1984. The Alcohol and Drug Control Officer stated the applicant was referred to the Berlin Counseling Center on 14 May 1991 as a command-referral for being drunk on duty. On 5 November 1991, he was given a general discharge under the provisions of chapter 9 of Army Regulation 635-200 due to alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003108
A review of the applicant's military records revealed that the SSN recorded on his DD Form 214 is the same number recorded on his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) and that was routinely used throughout his period of active duty service. On 18 June 1970, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate). He also contends that his undesirable discharge should be upgraded to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003109
On 29 June 1978, subsequent to a legal review for sufficiency, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for voluntary discharge for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by a court-martial in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge and be reduced the lowest enlisted grade. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003110
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The envelope, dated 5 November 1945, shows the FSM as staff sergeant while the 23 November 1945 envelope shows the FSM as T/Sgt. The record does not show and the applicant has not provided any evidence to show the FSM was selected for or promoted to the rank and grade of M/Sgt.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003115
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains the Armys awards policy. Further, the governing regulation stipulates service in Egypt qualifies for the SWASM if performed between 17 January 1991 and 11 April 1991, if the member was under the command and control of U.S. Central Command or directly supporting military operations in the combat theater.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003116
On 7 January 1982, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-33 (TDP). Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) prescribes the specific authorities and reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. The evidence of record further shows the applicant underwent a psychiatric...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003117
The applicant requests her record and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show her home of record (HOR) as Texas. By law and regulation, the HOR is the place recorded as the home of the individual at the time of enlistment or induction and there is no authority to change the HOR officially recorded at the time of entry into military service. Although it appears the applicant changed her state of residence to Texas at the time of her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003118
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 3 June 1974 to show his date of birth (DOB) as 13 October 1953 instead of 18 November 1953. Although he provided a copy of his identification card reflecting his DOB as 13 October 1953, various documents in his service personnel record reflect his DOB as either 13 October 1953 or 18 November 1953. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003119
There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 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. The applicant was 17 years of age at the time of his enlistment in the CAARNG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003120
BOARD DATE: 11 August 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110003120 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). All orders and documents containing an identification number on file in the applicants Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) list the SN with the exception of the following four documents: * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 14 September 1965 * DA Form 3027 (U.S. Army Request...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003121
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110003121 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add all missing awards and his two tours of duty in Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding the GWOTEM and ICM with two bronze service stars to item 13 of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003123
The applicant requests his military records be corrected by canceling his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election for spouse and children coverage. There is no evidence of record which shows he requested termination of his SBP coverage in 2007. His contentions he received misinformation about how the SBP program works and that he requested termination of his coverage in 2007 were noted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003131
It was further recommended the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unsuitability). Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to upgrade the applicant's discharge to honorable. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding the general discharge now held by the applicant; b. showing the applicant was discharged from the service with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003134
On 30 March 2000, the PAARNG issued the FSM a Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (15-year letter). Army Regulation 135-180 (ARNG and Army Reserve Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Non-regular Service) states that a person granted retired pay will receive such pay in the highest grade (temporary or permanent) satisfactorily held by him or her during his or her entire period of service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003137
The examiner stated the disorder was not medically disqualifying but should be considered in his further training or administrative disposition. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) currently sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003140
His service record is void of evidence which indicates the FSM or the applicant made a deemed election to change his SBP coverage from spouse to former spouse coverage within 1 year of the divorce. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A) permits a former spouse to make a written request that an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed to have been made when the former spouse is awarded the SBP annuity incident to a proceeding of divorce. However, there is no evidence which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003141
Records show that, on 8 January 2004, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation under the provisions of Chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) by reason of patterns of misconduct, with a general under honorable conditions discharge. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. The applicant's request that her record be corrected to upgrade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003153
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 August 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110003153 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. However, the available evidence shows he was discharged on 10 January 1968 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness due to an established pattern of shirking with an undesirable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003160
After considering the applicants medical records, personnel records, and testimony, the PEB determined that his condition had not stabilized to the point that a permanent disability rating could be established and recommended that he be placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) with a 40% disability rating and periodic reexaminations. The PEB, after reevaluating all of the available medical evidence and sworn testimony by the applicant found the applicant was physically unfit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003167
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. By an undated memorandum, the applicant's commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14 (Misconduct), paragraph 14-12c. The evidence also shows that the applicant tested positive for THC as a result of testing on or about 15 May 1985, 45 days after he was promoted to SP5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003168
A review of documents contained in his military personnel records shows his social security number consistently appears as "XXX-X7-XXXX" throughout his tenure of service. Although the applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show the social security number recorded on his social security card, all documents in his military service records show he served under the social security number shown on his DD Form 214. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003170
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) and the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and criteria concerning individual military awards. The applicant contends the Korea Defense Service Medal should be added to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003171
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110003171 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 1 July 2009, the USARC Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS), G-1, replied to the applicant's request for an exception to policy to cancel her debt resulting from her reenlistment bonus indicating: a. she reenlisted on 8 September 2006 for a 6-year $15,000.00 reenlistment bonus while serving as a military technician, b. at the time of her reenlistment, the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003177
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge (BCD) be upgraded to a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The available evidence shows he was convicted by a general court-martial for being AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003179
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to amend item 24 (Character of Service) to show "honorable" instead of "uncharacterized." It specifies that "Soldiers of the USAR ordered to active duty for a period in excess of 90 days will, upon release from active duty, revert to control of the appropriate RC" and that the "service of Soldiers specified in this paragraph who are in an entry-level status will be uncharacterized,...