ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000286
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to a fully honorable discharge. On 24 October 1995, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 14-12(b) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for misconduct - a pattern of misconduct. Subsequent to this acknowledgement, the applicant's immediate commander initiated separation action against him in accordance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000287
His DD Form 214 shows in: * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) he was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) with two bronze service stars and the Kuwait Liberation Medal - Saudi Arabia * item 18 (Remarks) the entry "SERVICE IN SWA: 890909-900506" 6. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the SWASM is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000288
The applicant requests her deployments to Somalia and Bosnia be documented on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). It does not document deployed service in Somalia and/or Bosnia. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 18 of her DD Form 214 by adding the entries SERVICE IN SOMALIA FROM 19930113 - 19910518 and SERVICE IN BOSNIA FROM 19971008 - 19980204 AND FROM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000290
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) to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) and Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM). The applicant served in Kuwait/Iraq from 9 March to 14 December 2003, which is a qualifying period of service that entitles her to the ICM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000294
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he retired in the rank of captain (CPT) vice first lieutenant (1LT). On 29 September 1999, the CTARNG published official orders promoting him to 1LT. As a result, the Board recommends that the state Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * voiding Orders 095-082, issued by the CTARNG on 15 May 2006 * showing he was promoted to CPT with an effective date and date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000296
However, there are no orders for the Army Good Conduct Medal in the available records and his DD Form 214 shows entitlement to the Army Good Conduct Medal (2d Award). Therefore, it would be appropriate to amend Permanent Orders 251-05 to show he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award) for the period 20 November 2007 through 19 November 2010, and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this additional award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000297
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Afghanistan. This form further shows the following entries: * item 12f (Foreign Service) shows the entry "0000 00 00" * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) shows the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Army Service Ribbon * item 18 (Remarks) does not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000312
An Army Substance Abuse Program evaluation cleared the applicant for administrative action. On 14 July 2009, the applicant's unit commander initiated separation action against the applicant for misconduct for using cocaine. On 9 March 2011, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000315
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 28 May 2007 while in Iraq, the unit commander notified the applicant he was initiating action to separation him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a of the same regulation provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000316
The EPSBD recommended that the applicant be separated from the military for not meeting entrance medical standards in accordance with Army Regulation 40-501 for deformities of the toes that are congenital and prevent wearing military footwear and impaired his running capabilities. Army Regulation 635-200 provides the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000317
The applicant requests removal of a Disqualification of the Army Good Conduct Medal memorandum, dated 16 March 2010, from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Evidence of record shows that Disqualification of the Army Good Conduct Medal memoranda were place in the applicant's OMPF for the period 23 February 2007 through 22 February 2010. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. removing all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000318
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members who have served in direct support of OIF. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to document his deployed foreign service in Kuwait/Iraq as verified by his DFAS record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000321
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of a bronze service star to be worn on his Parachutist Badge to denote a combat parachute jump. He completed the training requirements and he was awarded primary military occupational specialty (MOS) 95B (Military Policeman) on 4 February 1966 and he served in this MOS until he was separated from active duty. The applicant states he would like...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000323
His available records do not contain orders for the Purple Heart. The applicant provides a copy of a certificate showing he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 25 April 1967. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to the following awards to item 24 of the applicant's DD Form 214: * Purple Heart * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000324
On 17 August 1984, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive a general under honorable conditions discharge. Records show the applicant was almost 23 years of age at the time of his offense. There is no evidence that indicates the applicant was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed their military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000325
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general under honorable conditions discharge to a fully honorable discharge. 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. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000326
Item 30 of his DD Form 214 does not show any service in Vietnam. The evidence of record shows 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: * deleting from item 22c of his DD Form 214 the entry "0 11 29" and adding the entry "02 01 00 USARPAC" * adding to item 30 of his DD Form 214 the entry "Vietnam Service 8 January 1968 - 7 February 1970" * Adding to item 24 of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000327
However, although he had not legally changed his name he desired to use the name of "P____, A___X M____." _______ _ 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) AR20110000327 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110000327 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000329
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) election to show he declined coverage. He did not know what he was electing. His military records show he completed a DD Form 1883 (Survivor Benefit Plan Election Certificate) wherein he elected RCSBP option C (Immediate Coverage) based on the full amount of his retired pay for spouse-only coverage while serving in the Army National Guard (ARNG) in pay grade E-2 on 23 February 1993.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000338
On 22 January 1985, the separation authority directed that the case be referred to a board of officers to determine if the applicant should be separated from the military service for misconduct commission of a serious offense under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, section III, paragraph 14-12c. A board of officers met on 21 February 1985 and recommended the applicant be discharged from the military service due to misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000339
The applicant requests correction of all of his Army records to show his first name as "J*** Terry" vice "Terry Z***." The evidence of records shows that upon enlistment in the Army on 22 October 1979, the applicant listed his first name as "Terry Z***." _______ _ 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 | 20110000340
Item 41 does not show award of a Silver Star, second Bronze Star Medal, second Purple Heart, or the Army Commendation Medal and his official military personnel file does not contain orders awarding him any of these awards. U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided guidelines for award of the Air Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000341
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * two DD Forms 214, for the period ending 22 November 1960 and 22 November 1966 * a DD Form 735 (Health Record - Abstract of Service) * a medical form entitled (Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Treating Organization) with entries dated 27 January 1959, 10 April 1959, and 8 August 1959 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. ___________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000343
The applicant requests, in effect, his Army National Guard discharge orders be revoked and he be transferred to the Retired Reserve effective 18 January 1995. He contends he requested transfer to the Retired Reserve but he was discharged instead. Evidence shows he was honorably discharged from the UTARNG and as a Reserve of the Army on 18 January 1995.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000344
Item 40 (Wounds) is blank and the PH is not included in the list of awards contained in item 41 (Awards and Decorations). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides the Army's awards policy. By regulation, in order to support award of the PH the member must have been wounded in action and there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound must have required medical treatment by medical personnel, and this medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000345
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review. His DD Form 214, item 29, contains the entry "None," which indicates he was not wounded as a result of action with enemy forces; and his name is not included on the Korean War Casualty Roster, the official list of Korea battle casualties.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000347
Paragraph 6d states that Department of the Army General Orders Number 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam, and its subordinate units, during the period 20 July 1965 to 28 March 1973. Orders awarded the applicant the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service and the Basic Aviation Badge for qualifying service in MOS 67N as a crew chief while serving in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000350
On 29 September 1989, he was counseled regarding his unsatisfactory attitude, behavior, and performance during the month. The separation authority approved the separation; however, he directed that a general discharge be issued. There is no indication in the available records that the applicant was addicted to alcohol or drugs.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000355
He states he: * was given constructive credit with a DOR of 16 February 2009 when he was commissioned * was referred to the website for this Board when he inquired about being promoted because his constructive credit worksheet was filled out wrong * should be up for promotion to first lieutenant 3. His DA Form 5074-1-R prepared on 8 March 2010 shows he was not awarded any constructive service credit (0 years, 0 months, and 0 days) for his Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Administration. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000357
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service as honorable instead of uncharacterized. On 8 April 1992, the applicant was notified by his commander of action being taken to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, due to his failure to successfully complete the Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course as stated in his enlistment contract. b. separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000360
She was to be assigned to the Medical Retention Center, Fort Hood, TX, with report date of 8 December 2006 for a period of 179 days to end 4 June 2007. c. Texas Military Forces, Army National Guard, Orders 164-1057, dated 13 June 2007, which announce that effective 15 May 2007, she was transferred to the Inspector General, Headquarters and Headquarters Company 36th Infantry Division, Austin, TX. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was selected for promotion to LTC with an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000361
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of the entries in item 19a (Mailing Address After Separation) and item 19b (Nearest Relative) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). There is no evidence that the information provided by the applicant for items 19a and 19b at the time he retired from active duty was in error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000362
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 May 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110000362 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000363
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000364
The applicant's official military personnel file is void of any orders for documents that indicate he was ever awarded the Purple Heart by proper authority while serving on active duty. It states the Purple Heart is awarded to members wounded in action and states that in order to award the Purple Heart, 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 military medical personnel, and a record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000365
Army Regulation 600-65, in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. A review of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows: * honorable service *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000373
The applicant states, in effect, that he was reassigned to Germany after only 12 months in the Army. However, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was administratively discharged on 28 October 1980 under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), for conduct triable by court-martial with a UOTHC discharge. He had completed basic and advanced individual training and 17 months of active duty;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000375
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 16 June 1970 to show one award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) instead of two awards of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). The applicant states: * Item 24 (Decorations, Medal, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 16 June 1970 shows the entry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000378
The applicant requests his date of birth (DOB) be corrected from 29 May to 25 May and he be awarded the Far East Ribbon, or in effect the Korea War Service Medal. ___________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) AR20110000378 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000379
The applicant provides the Article 32 record of proceedings, dated 7 April 1975, wherein the applicant testified that PV2 WJR and he got into an argument when he went to wake PV2 WJR for guard duty. PV2 WJR's roommate testified that he and PV2 WJR were drinking the night of the stabbing when the applicant came to their room to inform PV2 WJR he had guard duty. The evidence of record shows the applicant was involved in an altercation with PV2 WJR and was stabbed by PV2 WJR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000391
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of: * items 12a (Date Entered AD [Active Duty] This Period) and 12c (Net Active Service This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * item 24 (Character of Service) of his DD Form 214 to show honorable 2. Discharge proceedings under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-13, for personality disorder were initiated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000393
Under the JFTR, reimbursement of personally-procured POV shipment cost is not authorized. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's record to show he was authorized reimbursement of his personally-procured transportation of his POV and entitlement to reimbursement equal to the normal Governmental cost of shipping or the actual shipping cost, whichever is less, from California to Hawaii. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000395
Accordingly, his DD Form 214 issued on 25 March 1986 should be corrected to show he entered this period of active duty on 12 November 1981 and he completed 5 years, 2 months, and 14 days of active service during this period. The applicant has not provided and his records do not contain any evidence of courses attended that are authorized for entry on the DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000396
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his deployment to Iraq. His DD Form 214 shows he completed 10 months and 6 days of net active service during this period of active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * amending item 12f of his DD Form 214 to show 6 months and 28 days of foreign service * amending item 13 of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000398
He provides: * his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Army) * his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * his Honorable Discharge Certificate * a memorandum from the U.S. Department of Justice * a character reference letter CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000404
Paragraph 12-17 states that NCO's holding the grade of MSG at retirement, whose records show successful service as a 1SG, will be placed on the retired list in the grade title 1SG. Upon retirement, a Soldier is issued two documents: a retirement order and a DD Form 214. a. The DD Form 214 shows the Soldier's rank and grade at the time of separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000405
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 Kosovo Campaign Medal and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal. Chapter 2 of this regulation states for: * item 12f, enter the total amount of foreign service completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214 * item 18, for active duty Soldiers deployed with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000407
The applicant was a female born on 10 December 1951 under the first and middle name of Patricia Anne. She enlisted in the Regular Army in Jacksonville, FL on 12 March 1974 for a period of 3 years, training as a parachute rigger, and assignment to Fort Bragg, NC. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which confirms his sex is now male, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000408
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. 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. However, he would not have met the eligibility criteria to his undesirable discharge upgraded to a general discharge under the SDRP, and his record of service does not warrant upgrading his discharge now.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000409
He provides: * two enlistment contracts * two separation documents * his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * four DA Forms 2627-1 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) * an extract of his military medical/dental records * two letters from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) * two character reference letters CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his...