ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003872
COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-4 (Remission or Cancellation of Indebtedness for Enlisted Members) states Soldiers must make sure their financial accounts are correct. The fact that the applicant was not found guilty of stealing, falsifying documents, or committing other criminal activities to obtain the overpayments has no bearing on whether he was overpaid.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003873
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). The applicant's military records show the following: a. he enlisted in the Regular Army on 31 July 1968; b. he was awarded military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B (Light Weapons Infantryman); c. he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003874
Documents submitted with the application are: a. the 14 December 2010 memorandum from the former Dean of Students at the Defense Language Institute/Foreign Language Center which reports the applicant had participated in the program from May to September 2007, he had previously sent input for the subject OER but it was apparently never incorporated into his final evaluation report, and he describes the applicant's contributions to the program; b. a 20 December 2010 Memorandum for Record from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003880
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-X2-4295." At the time of the applicant's induction, he did not have an SSN. Other than one order which has an SSN totally different than either the SSN found on other documents in the applicant's records or the SSN reflected on his social security card, he most consistently used the SSN "XXX-X8-2857" throughout his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003888
There are no orders for the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device in the available records. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003891
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. e. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) the: * Parachutist Badge * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003898
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. __________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003900
The evidence shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for entitlement to the National Defense Service Medal. The applicant was awarded the Korean Service Medal during his period of service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 30 January 1950 through 29 January 1953, and b. adding to item 27 of his DD Form 214 the: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003903
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003904
The applicant states, in effect, he is assigned to Division West Headquarters, First Army, as an Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Soldier and believes he is entitled to the storage of his HHG at government expense. HHG storage is authorized for a single Soldier (active and mobilized Reserve Component (RC)); a Soldier married to another service member when both are deployed; a Soldier married to another service member residing at different permanent duty stations; and a Soldier who is a single...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003906
The applicant requests Item 12f (Foreign Service) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect 9 months. The available military personnel records are devoid of any evidence and she has not provided any evidence showing she served in Saudi Arabia for 9 months; therefore, she is not entitled to correction of her record to show additional Foreign Service time. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003907
A review of documents contained in his military personnel records shows his social security number consistently appears as "XXX-XX-XX69 " throughout his tenure of service, with only a few exceptions. The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his social security number as shown on his social security card; however, a preponderance of the documents in his military service records show he served in the Regular Army using the social security number shown on his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003909
The applicant requests correction of item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the following: * Combat Infantryman Badge * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar 2. A review of his personnel service records failed to show evidence and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003910
The applicants military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 25 February 1963. __________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) AR20110003910 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110003910 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003912
The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 * pages 3 and 4 of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Item 31 (Foreign Service) of his DA Form 20 shows he served in Vietnam from 25 January 1972 through 4 October 1972. It states that for: a. item 22c, enter total active duty outside continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214 and the last oversea theater in which service was performed, e.g., "Foreign and/or Sea...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003914
Item 24 does not show award of the ARCOM. The applicant's request to have his DD Form 214 corrected to show a correct SSN and his award of the ARCOM was carefully considered and determined to have partial merit. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was recommended for or awarded the ARCOM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003918
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. ____________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) AR20110003918 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003920
However, there are no orders or any other evidence of record to show the applicant was awarded 67N or any other 67-series MOS as his PMOS. Thus, item 23a of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows the correct PMOS code and title. Therefore, there is no basis for correcting the applicant's military service records or the entry in item 23a of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003922
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * social security card * SSN verification from SSA CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His DA Form 24 (Service Record) also created upon his entry on active duty shows his SSN as "108-XX-XXXX." Item 3 (SSN (Also Service Number, if Applicable)) of this form shows his SSN as "108-XX-XXXX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003923
The applicant states he received an Article 15 due to an arrest for disorderly conduct. The PEB recommended that the applicant be placed on the temporary disability retired list (TDRL) with reexamination in October 2011. After a review of his official records including his PEB and the Article 15, the AGDRB determined the highest grade in which he satisfactorily served for the purpose of disability retirement was E-4 which was the grade he held at the time of retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003925
General orders (GO) issued by Headquarters, 1st Signal Brigade, USASTRATCOM, awarded the applicant the following: * Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in the RVN from 6 August 1968 to 31 May 1969 by GO Number 1304, dated 18 June 1969 * Army Commendation Medal for meritorious achievement in the RVN from 22 September to 13 November 1969 by GO Number 214, dated 23 January 1970 * Bronze Star Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster [2nd Award] for meritorious service in the RVN from 1 June 1969 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003926
In Part V(c) (Senior Rater Overall Performance) and in Part V(d) (Senior Rater Overall Potential), the senior rater gave a rating of "Successful" and placed an "X" in the "2" block for the applicant's overall performance and a rating of "Superior" and placed an "X" in the "3" block for the applicant's overall potential for promotion and/or service in positions of greater responsibility. The senior rater on the contested NCOER was the same platoon sergeant who counseled her on 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003927
Upon his first discharge from active duty in 1990, he was told that they couldnt put honorable on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) because he had served less than 180 days. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, stated an honorable discharge was a separation with honor. Notwithstanding the DD Form 214 of another individual submitted by the applicant, the evidence shows the applicant, as a member of the USAR, was in an entry level status during his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003928
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 11B and award of the Combat Infantryman Badge 2. c. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) shows he served in duty MOS 94B throughout his military service; it does not show any entries for service in an infantry duty MOS. However, the evidence of record shows the applicant's MOS was 94B.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003931
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 13 October 1971, the separation authority directed the applicants discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, by reason of unsuitability with a general discharge. When separation for unsuitability was warranted an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individual's entire record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003932
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was medically retired and to reflect he is a combat veteran. A letter from the USAPDA to the applicant's MOC, dated 14 January 2009, states: * on 7 November 2008, the applicant underwent the IDET * on 11 December 2008, the Deputy Commander for Clinical Services at Fort Meade requested the applicant's separation date be extended to 7 April 2009 to give the applicant the 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003936
On 4 April 1973, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate). On 15 July 1979, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. The applicant contends that his undesirable discharge should be upgraded to general because he served honorably in the RVN, was wounded, and would have been honorably discharged had he been permitted to return...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003938
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Valorous Unit Award. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The available evidence shows the applicant's unit in Iraq was awarded the Valorous Unit Award when he was assigned to the unit which is not shown on his DD Form 214; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. _______ _ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003941
He goes on to state that he received an honorable discharge; however, because he was discharged with a personality disorder he cannot get the veterans benefits he so badly needs. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for a change in his narrative reason for separation within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. It states that the SPD code JFX is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003943
The applicant states that he was only awarded one award of the Purple Heart and he should have been awarded two awards. He had served 2 years, 11 months, and 11 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), the Purple Heart, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003947
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable discharge (HD). Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel, he voluntarily requested discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel). On 27 October 1974, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed he be discharged under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003953
A review of documents contained in his military personnel records shows his social security number consistently appears as "XXX-XX-45XX " throughout his tenure of service. Although the applicant requests correction of his military records to show his social security number as shown on his social security card, all documents in his military service records show he served in the Regular Army using a different social security number. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003956
On 25 August 1992, the applicant was notified of initiation of separation action for commission of a serious offense under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 14-12c. A discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003959
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show in: * Item 12d (Total Prior Active Service) - unspecified, requires calculation * Item 12e (Total Prior Inactive Service) - unspecified, requires calculation * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) - Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM) (2nd Award) * Item 18 ( Remarks) - Change Mechanic Clasp to Wheeled Vehicle...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003960
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. Orders Number D136-01, issued by U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency, Washington, DC, dated 15 May 2008, show that on 19 June 2008, he was honorably discharged from the ARNG of the U.S. under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) chapter 4, with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003961
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110003961 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 3, as a result of court-martial with a bad conduct characterization of service. He contends he suffered mental health issues as a result of his deployment to Iraq but Soldiers were discouraged by his 1SG from seeking assistance from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003963
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to reflect he was honorably discharged with a more appropriate narrative reason for separation than Physical Disability Prior to Entry on Active Duty Medical Board. 2. He never had such a disability but the Army used it to get him out of the military. He recommended that the applicant be evaluated by a medical board because he did not meet the medical fitness standards of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003964
The applicant's records contain a DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States) that shows: * in item 3 (Home of Record (HOR)) Covington, Georgia * date of enlistment/reenlistment in the USAR as 10 October 2000 * enlistment period as 8 years 3. The HOR is the place recorded as the HOR of the Soldier when he or she enlists. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003967
He also states they petitioned the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) but they were told to contact the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA). His DD Form 214 shows he was honorably retired in accordance with Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), paragraph 4-24b(2), by reason of temporary physical disability. If this fails, and the Soldier does not undergo a physical examination, the USAPDA will administratively...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003968
According to the Line of Duty Module and the UTARNG, the Soldier was receiving incapacitation pay (Tier I) not workman's compensation. Based on the fact that the Soldier is not eligible to receive the retirement points in question, he does not qualify for the ARCAM at this time. Being unable to perform military duties placed him in Tier I, which prevented him from attending drills and/or receiving retirement points for drills during the contested period.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003969
The applicant requests that his other than honorable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 600-8-24 states an officer will normally receive an under honorable conditions characterization of service when the officer's military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The applicant's request that his record be corrected to upgrade his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003972
The applicant requests promotion to lieutenant colonel (LTC) by the September 2005 Special Selection Board (SSB) with back pay and allowances and placement on the Retired List in the grade of LTC. However, despite being in the Retired Reserve, in 1993 he was considered for promotion to MAJ, but he was not selected. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Voiding Orders 08-036-00050, issued by Headquarters,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003973
The applicant requests correction of her date of rank (DOR) as a chief warrant officer three (CW3) from 23 June 2010 to 28 April 2010. The applicant states, in effect: * Federal Recognition Board (FRB) approval was delayed due to an erroneous request for an exception to policy related to completion of the Warrant Officer Advanced Course (WOAC) * She graduated from the WOAC on 28 December 2008 * Her line/paragraph number (position) was frozen due to deployment with another command * She...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003974
The applicant provided a copy of his letter orders discharging him from the United States Army Reserve. The applicant provided a copy of his a Certificate of Service showing the prefix "ER" listed before his service number. Unfortunately, there are no personnel records available, other than what the applicant has provided, to justify correcting the service number prefix from "FR" to "ER."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003975
The applicant's record contains (and counsel also provides) a DA Form 4856, dated 25 February 2010, which shows the applicant was counseled by his company commander to inform him that he had been diagnosed with "5-17a(9) 'other disorder' per Army Regulation 635-200 and Army Regulation 40-501." It stated that the SPD code of JFV was the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, for "Condition, Not a Disability" when a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003976
c. Paragraph 8-8 states a commissioned officer must complete the minimum years of service prior to being considered for promotion and Federal recognition in the higher grade. d. Paragraph 8-14 states ARNG officers will be mandatorily considered for promotion as a Reserve commissioned officer of the Army when they meet minimum promotion service requirements prescribed for the zone of consideration. Special selection boards (SSB) are convened to consider commissioned officers for promotion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003977
The applicant requests, in effect, his records be corrected to show he was promoted to the rank of major. This was his first non-selection for promotion. The applicant's request that his records be corrected to show he was promoted to the rank of major was carefully considered and determined to lack merit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003991
The applicant requests award of and correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending 31 December 1991 to show the following awards for his service in Southwest Asia during Desert Shield/Storm: * Valorous Unit Award * Army Achievement Medal * Kuwait Liberation Medal (Government of Kuwait) 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from Item 13 of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003992
The applicant provides: * Self-authored statement about her life, family, financial situation, and other issues * VA letter, dated 2 November 1984 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * MIARNG discharge letter, dated 3 February 1982 * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) * Enlistment and discharge Standard Forms (SF) 93 (Report of Medical History) * SF 88 (Report of Medical Examination) prepared at the time of enlistment and discharge * Enlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110003994
The applicant, on behalf of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's records to reflect award of the Purple Heart. The FSM's military record is not available to the Board for review. The FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he sustained no wounds in action.