ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003576
The applicant requests payment of an affiliation bonus authorized in conjunction with his 16 January 2008 enlistment in the Army National Guard (ARNG). The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document-Armed Forces of the United States) * NGB Form 600-7-4-R-E (Enlisted Affiliation Bonus Addendum-Army National Guard of the United States) * Manual Control Number Request * NGB Denial of Reenlistment Bonus Exception to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003577
There are no indications in the applicant's service personnel records which show that he was awarded or recommended for award of the Air Medal. Records do not show the applicant was awarded or recommended for award of the Air Medal nor did the applicant provide such evidence. His records show he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003578
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his 4th deployment to Iraq and an additional award of the Overseas Service Ribbon. He had completed 7 years, 10 months, and 20 days of creditable active service during this period. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the Army Lapel Button to Item 13 of his DD Form 214; and b. adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003579
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for facial injuries he received in combat while serving in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for facial injuries he received in combat while serving in the RVN. The applicant's name is not listed on the Vietnam Casualty Roster and Item 40 of his DA Form 20 does not show a record of any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003580
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He served a period of qualifying service for award of the National Defense Service Medal and the GWOTSM; therefore, these awards should be added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars, GWOTSM, and the National Defense Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003583
The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 for the period ending 23 June 2008 * a Diploma for the Unit Supply Specialist Course * his military occupational specialty (MOS) orders * Permanent orders for three awards of the AAM * a memorandum awarding him the ARCAM, dated 2 June 2008 * a Memorandum awarding him the ARCOTR, dated 24 November 2008 * a memorandum awarding him the ARCOTR, dated 2 May 2009 * a Certificate of completion for the ADAC-Unit Armorer Course * a Certificate of Training for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003587
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was medically discharged for disability instead of being discharged by reason of a "condition - not a disability." On 12 September 2007, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003588
The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 for the period ending 20 June 1966 * his DD Form 214 for the period 20 April 1970, with a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 11 August 2008 * attachment orders to the VA Hospital, Salem, VA * Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) proceedings * two military pay vouchers for the period 1-31 December 1969 and 1-20 April 1970 * various clinical record documents * Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 20 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003589
She was also notified that as a scholarship cadet, if the disenrollment was approved, she could be called to active duty in an enlisted grade of E-1 or be required to repay scholarship benefits in the amount of $21,605.00 in lieu of call to active duty in fulfillment of her contractual obligations. On 24 January 2008, a Cadet Action Request was initiated by her PMS strongly recommending disenrollment as she requested and that she pay back her scholarship through financial means. On 5 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003592
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). For item 11, enter the titles of all MOS served for at least 1 year and include for each MOS the number of years and months served from the Enlisted Record Brief (ERB). It would be appropriate to correct each of these forms to show the awards he was entitled to at the conclusion of his active duty service during each period.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003595
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The applicant contends he was mistakenly reported AWOL; however, there is no evidence in the record to support his contention. The evidence of record shows he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 due to misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003599
The same memorandum indicated that: * The estimated length of recovery time was 6 to 8 weeks * Incapacitation pay was authorized from 8 June to 28 September 2002 * Can the member perform her civilian duties: Yes * Can the member perform her military duties: Yes 8. She is not entitled to incapacitation pay because she was receiving active duty pay and her condition did not prevent her from performing her military or civilian duties. Her pay records indicate she continued to receive active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003602
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to change her name from "T____ M____ H____ IV" to "R____ I____ A____." This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The evidence of record shows the applicant only used the name...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003605
Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 May 1999 does not show the Korea Defense Service Medal or the Bundeswehr Silver Cross of Honor. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Korea from June 1991 to June 1992. ___________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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003607
The applicant states: * His secondary MOS of 19K should be added to item 11 of his DD Form 214 * There is no reflection of his training in that specialty indicated on his DD Form 214 * He served in this MOS from his initial entry date on 3 January 1985 until he accepted his new MOS change on 1 December 2001 3. The evidence of available records show he served in primary MOS 19E, which was later converted to MOS 19K, from at least 16 June 1987 through 30 November 2001. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003612
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to honorable and correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show the spelling of his last name as "McL____." On 18 March 1975, the applicant's commander recommended his separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 13, for unsuitability. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003614
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded. On 18 August 1980, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued a UOTHC discharge. On 23 March 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003618
Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not reflect a combat wound or injury and item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of this form does not show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's service record is void of any orders that show he was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded or injured as a result of combat. Notwithstanding the applicant's contention and sincerity, in the absence of additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003620
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) and by showing he performed duties as a rifle team leader and a rifle squad leader for over 3 years. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he participated in OJT for MOS 11B or any other MOS during his period of service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003622
The applicant requests correction of item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show "4xx-9x-4xxx" instead of "4xx-0x-7xxx." His DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 21 January 1975, shows the entry "9xx-0x-7xxx" in the SSN section. __________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 | 20110003625
The applicant requests her husband, a deceased former service member (FSM), be considered for the award of the Purple Heart. The applicant provides: * the FSM's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) * the FSM's death certificate * an excerpt from "The Iron Triangle" written by Edward A Bicknell CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The FSM's military service records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003626
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * he was discharged in the rank/grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5 * upgrade his general discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD), change his reenlistment (RE) code, and narrative reason for separation 2. On 29 June 1989, the applicant's commander informed the applicant of his intent to initiate action to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003627
On 22 April 1988, the applicant was notified by his commander of the intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for being found guilty of rape in a German court and sentenced to 3 years of confinement. On 12 January 1989, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, reduced him to the rank of private (PV1)/E-1, and directed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003630
The applicant requests reconsideration of his request that his records be corrected to show he was attached to the Main Command Post of the 24th Infantry Division in Iraq while serving in support of Operation Desert Storm. According to the statement, the warrant officer sent the applicant to work with the 24th Infantry Division Main Command Post and he was there from February to March 1991. The ABCMR accepts as true the statement from the warrant officer that he sent the applicant to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003632
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 limitations. Army Regulation 635-208, in effect at the time, provided the authority for discharging enlisted personnel for unfitness. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003634
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 4 August 1969, he was issued a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unsuitability due to character and behavior disorders. The applicant was diagnosed with a character and behavior disorder by a psychiatrist and he was discharged for unsuitability due to a character and behavior disorder with a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003635
On 17 March 1970, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 30 March 1970, he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. _______ _ X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003636
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show SSN ***-**4379 instead of SSN ***-**4378. His DD Form 214 shows his ASN as US ** *** 150 and his SSN as ***-**-4378.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003641
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show that he served in support of Operations Joint Endeavor/Guard within the Bosnia-Herzegovina theater of operations and that he be awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for his participation in those operations. The applicable regulations provide that the DD Form 214 will be prepared to reflect service in the country to which deployed and the dates deployed for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003642
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, his request for correction of DD Form 214 to show award of the National Defense Service Medal will not be discussed further in this Record of Proceedings. 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 service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003644
He provides: * 2003 Person Summary for security clearance * Army National Guard (ARNG) initial appointment orders, dated 19 April 2007 * DA Form 705 (AFPT Scorecard), dated April 2008 * DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report), dated 10 September 2008 * Medical Operational Data System Individual Medical Readiness Record, dated 2 May 2009 * recommendation for promotion of warrant officer (WO) memorandum, dated 2 May 2009 * Personnel Qualification Record Officers/WO's,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003653
The military documents that are on file in his official military personnel file (OMPF) show that the applicant served and was released from the Army under the name shown on his DD Form 214 and USAR discharge orders. There is no evidence in his service personnel records to show he legally changed his name while he served in the Army or USAR. Therefore, his military records, DD Form 214, and discharge orders are correct as currently constituted and, as a result, there is no basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003655
The applicant states the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) grossly underrated his injuries and long term care that would be necessary for treatment including, but not limited to injuries to his leg, arm, back, and subsequent health problems directly related to his injuries. On 7 April 2008, a PEB found the applicant physically unfit due to: a. limitation of motion of the right ankle (with pain) following distal fibular fracture with disruption of the syndesmotic ligament, Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003657
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 30 January 1973 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service, under other than honorable conditions. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003659
The applicant did not have 20 years of creditable service for eligibility to a non-regular retirement at the time he was separated from the ARNG in May 1992. Additional factors making a denial inequitable are: a. the applicant provided honorable service spanning a period of over 23 years, of which he is shown to have 19 years, 5 months, and 22 days of creditable service for retirement; b. the applicant had over 15 years of service as of 1 October 1991 and would have qualified under Title...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003664
A review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS), an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the United States Army Human Resources Command, failed to reveal any orders for the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal, or Purple Heart pertaining to the applicant. He participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam which entitles him to the Vietnam Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003665
The applicant requests the following corrections to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 29 September 2010: a. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to: * show he is authorized the Iraq Campaign Medal and two bronze service stars and the Overseas Service Ribbon * enter 0001 02 19 (1 year, 2 months, and 19 days) in item 12f of his DD Form 214 * enter Kuwait/Iraq - 2006/11/28 to 2008/02/16 in item 18 of his DD Form 214 4. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003668
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Absent any evidence of record or independent evidence provided by the applicant that shows he was recommended for or was awarded the Bronze Star Medal by proper award authority, his request exceeds these statutory and regulatory time limitations. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the Southwest Asia...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003684
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, provides that a Soldier will be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial. Conviction and discharge were affected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in effect at the time, and the discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003685
The applicant was discharged from the USAR on 22 August 2008. If a VSI recipient becomes ineligible to continue to serve in the Ready Reserve, through no fault of his or her own, the Soldier will be transferred to the Retired Reserve and continue to receive annual VSI payments for the remaining period authorized for VSI. Army Regulation 601-280 (Army Retention Program), chapter 7, in effect at the time stated that Soldiers without a Military Service Obligation enlisting or transferring...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003688
He was presented with action to accept the court-martial or request discharge with no less than a general character of service. Army policy states that a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate for a Soldier discharged for patterns of misconduct; however, the discharge authority may direct an honorable or general discharge if such is merited by the Soldier's overall record. SPD code "JKK" is the correct code for Soldiers separating under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003689
On 7 February 2011, a staff member of the Board dispatched a letter to the applicant informing him that evidence from the FBI would be essential to establishing the credibility of his application. While the applicant contends that he submitted fingerprints and additional information to the FBI, he has not provided the results of his efforts and he has not provided sufficient evidence to show his brother stole his identity or to explain how he knows it was his brother. In the absence of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003691
Accordingly, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 21 July 1982 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct conviction by civil court. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Issuing him a new DD Form 214 showing that he was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003696
At the time the applicant was retired and transferred to the TDRL her disabilities were considered to be temporary. Accordingly, she was retired and issued a DD Form 214. At the time the applicant was removed from the TDRL and honorably discharged by reason of permanent physical disability with severance pay she was not on active duty and thus she was not entitled to receive another DD Form 214 or to have her previous DD Form 214 altered to reflect subsequent actions that occurred after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003697
She did not kidnap the victim and she was not trying to pull rank on the victim. On 2 March 1990, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 3, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), as a result of court-martial with a dishonorable discharge. Simply put, the punitive discharge cannot be ordered executed until all appeals have been exhausted and the conviction is final.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003698
There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was promoted to pay grade E-5. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he was promoted to pay grade E-5 because he was recommended for promotion, but when he was reassigned his records were lost and, as a result, he was not promoted. c. There is no evidence of record to show the applicant was promoted to the grade of E-5 during the period of service under review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003699
She further states that she submitted all of the required documents to the Human Resources Command and was informed that due to the statute of limitations she could not receive the pay unless a correction was made to the FSMs records. He was still serving in the LAARNG when he died on 4 September 2004. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant applied for an RCSBP annuity, on 5 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003700
Counsel submits: * Contested NCOER * ASRB Record of Proceedings, 24 June 2010 * SGM BOB memorandum of raters' timeline, 4 June 2009 * MAJ DAR memorandum of applicant's rating period, 16 December 2008 * Applicant's initial counseling, 20 November 2008 * DA Form 4856 (Developmental Counseling), 3 December 2008 * Second DA Form 4856, 3 December 2008 THE APPELLANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. With respect to the rating officials, the applicant contends the minimum rating period of 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003702
The official stated the applicant: * injured his back on 2 June 2000 as a civilian and received a civilian disability rating * was counseled by his doctor and advised to find a job that did not involve bending, lifting, or pulling * continued to have back pain due to increased activity, surgery was recommended, but the applicant declined * injured his back again on 6 July 2007 while lifting weights * was again advised to have surgery which ultimately took place on 22 August 2007 * was deemed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003705
In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood that if his request was approved, he could be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a UD was normally considered appropriate at the time the applicant was discharged. _______ _ __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.