ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004115
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 10 January 1983, the unit commander notified the applicant that he intended to initiate action to separate the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, by reason of unsatisfactory performance. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) issued to the applicant at the time shows he held the rank...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004116
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 9 March 2007, as follows: * Items 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank) and 4b (Pay Grade) to show SGT (sergeant) and E-5 * Item 14 (Military Education) to show the entry, Sniper, 5 weeks * Item 18 (Remarks) to show his first deployment 2. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004117
The evidence of record shows the applicant used the middle and last names of "Txxxxs Ixxxxxxt" upon his initial enlistment in the RA. These middle and last names are consistent with the middle and last names on all official military records throughout his military service. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110004117 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110004117 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004118
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 11 June 1987, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and after being advised of the basis of the contemplated trial by court-marital and the maximum permissible punishment under the UCMJ, of the possible effects of a discharge under other than honorable conditions, and of the rights and procedures available to him, he voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004120
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory or other directives), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on DD Form 214. The applicant was properly given an RE 3 when he declined to continue on active duty by requesting an early separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004123
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) prepared on him on 5 August 1966 lists his SSN using the number 5 as the fourth digit in item 1 (Name and Service Number (SN)). The evidence of record confirms the applicant enlisted in and served under the SSN containing the number 5 as the fourth digit as he now claims is correct, as evidenced by the DD Form 398, DA Form 20, and orders and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004125
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) with the first three digits as "382" vice "396." However, his reconstructed records contain a duty-constituted DD Form 214 and other forms that contain "396" as the first three digits of his SSN. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110004125 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004129
The applicant requests that the characterization of service on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from uncharacterized to honorable. On 7 March 1986, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge from the Army in accordance with chapter 11 of Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of entry level performance and conduct with an uncharacterized discharge. His separation code was assigned based on the fact that he was separated under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004131
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 his deployment to Kuwait. 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 17 September 1998 through 16 September 2001, b. adding to item 13 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004132
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 19 April 1974, the separation authority directed the applicant's discharge for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct). Furthermore, Army Regulation 635-206, paragraph 33 provided that members convicted by civil authorities would be considered for separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004133
She provides: * An Enlisted Record Brief * Twenty-four DA Forms 4856 (Developmental Counseling Form) from June 2009 to March 2010 * DA Form 3355 (Promotion Point Worksheet), dated 11 November 2009 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (AD)) COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components Enlistment Program), states that prior to discharge or release from AD individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004134
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Career Counselor Badge. Permanent wear of the badge is authorized for Regular Army Soldiers who successfully complete 12 months as PMOS 79S Career Counselor since graduation from the resident Army Retention Course. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant met the requirements for the permanent award of the Career Counselor Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004136
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-XX-75XX." Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-26XX." ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110004136 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110004136 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004138
The applicant requests his records be screened by a medical evaluation board (MEB) and physical evaluation board (PEB), correction of his discharge to show medical retirement, and correction of his initial enlistment date on active duty. The applicant provides: * DD Form 2246 (Applicant Medical Prescreening) * extract of his military medical records * unsigned copy of a DA Form 4707 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * extract of his VA medical records *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004141
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. the AGCM is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The applicants record shows he distinguished himself in the performance of his military service as evidenced by his advancement to SPC/E-4 and award of two Army Achievement Medals. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004143
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-XXX8" instead of "XXX-XX-XXX9" and to show his date of birth (DOB) as "24 June 1953" instead of "14 December 1952." 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. His DD Form 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004147
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 3 of his DD Form 214 lists the last four digits of his SSN as "4313." He now submits an SSN card that confirms that the last four digits of his SSN are 4531. As a result, Item 3 of the applicants DD Form 214 should be corrected accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004152
The applicant states he was coerced into submitting his request for discharge. The applicant's military personnel records do not contain any evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Despite the absence of a DD Form 458 in the applicant's military personnel records his records show the applicant's request for separation for the good of the service to avoid trial by court-martial under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004156
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 and 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995, and 11 September 2001 and to a date to be determined. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004158
The applicant requests item 24 (Character of Service) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 27 November 1991 be corrected to honorable. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The DD Form 214 is a "snapshot in time" and is a reflection of the applicant's record of active Army service at the time of her release from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004160
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 June 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110004160 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. It advised the applicant to apply to this Board for retroactive VDP and stated that the period for receipt of VDP should be from 13 June 2005, the date of entry into active duty, through 30 September 2009, the date before the new incentive program became effective. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004162
The applicant provides copies of: * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings Docket Number AR20090007322, dated 5 January 2010 * his promotion orders to MAJ * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Federal recognition orders * two memoranda from the Virgin Islands National Guard (VING) Joint Force Headquarters * an NGB Form 89 (Proceedings of a Federal Recognition Examining Board) * his OER's * a memorandum of promotion to LTC by an SSB, dated 2 July 2009 * an NGB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004179
The applicant requests correction of item 14 of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 14 January 2006 to show his military education as indicated in item 12 (Military Education) and continued in item 18 (Remarks) of his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service). The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to reflect his military education was carefully considered; however, his service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004181
After carefully examining the FSMs record of service, it appears that the FSM should have received the first award of the AGCM for his service from 10 December 1968 through 22 December 1970. This conclusion is based on the fact that the record is void of any derogatory information which would preclude the FSM from being awarded the AGCM and the lack of any specific action by the FSMs unit commander to disqualify him from receiving this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004182
The applicant requests: a. removal of the DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) covering the period 28 January 2007 through 31 October 2007 from his official military personnel file (OMPF) or in the alternative, removal from this report of all references to the relief-for-cause, the reasons for the relief, and the incident that resulted in his relief. Army Regulation 623-3 (Evaluation Reporting System) states an evaluation report accepted by HQDA and included in the official record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004183
As new issues, he requests: * removal of a Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) (DA Form 2166-8) covering the rating period May 2002 through August 2002 (hereafter referred to as the contested NCOER) from his record * entries in Item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 to show his service for Operation Just Cause, Operation Desert Shield/Storm, and Iraq and Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)), and all appropriate awards 3. He provides: * DA Form 2-1 (Personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004184
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20100010909 on 25 January 2011. During the original consideration of the applicant's request, the ABCMR considered the translated orders Number 353 by authority of the Commander of the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Armed Forces I Corps and Military Region 1. The Vietnamese Staff Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004188
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. However, the RE code used in the applicant's case is correct and was applied in accordance with the applicable regulations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004189
The applicant requests correction of item 12F (Foreign Service) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her service in Korea. The evidence of record shows the applicant successfully completed a tour of duty in Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 12f of her DD Form 214 the entry "0000 00 00" and replacing it with "0001 00 00" * adding to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004190
The applicant has not provided and the available record does not contain sufficient evidence to show he was determined to be unfit for retention or discharge at any point during his service or during the separation process or that he could not perform his duties. It must also be presumed in the absence of evidence to the contrary that at the time the applicant underwent his separation physical, medical personnel properly determined his medical conditions did not warrant consideration under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004195
A review of his official record failed to show any indication that the applicant held promotion list standing for promotion to pay grade E-5 at any time during his active service. While the applicant claims he should have been promoted on 15 March 2007, which was his 18 month time in service point, he has not provided any evidence to show he should have been promoted. Accordingly, in the absence of evidence to show that he was recommended for promotion or that he was unjustly denied a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004198
If you do not decline the promotion and remain on active duty, you will be deemed to have accepted a temporary (AUS) appointment in the grade in which serving on active duty and your promotion as a Reserve officer will not affect your active duty grade (emphasis added). It provides, in pertinent part, that the DD Form 214 will be prepared to reflect an individual's service as it exists on the date of release from active duty, discharge, or retirement. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004199
On 11 August 2010, his commander notified him he was initiating action to separate him for a pattern of misconduct under the provision of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14-12b. On 27 October 2010, the board found there was sufficient evidence to support a finding that he did have a pattern of misconduct and recommended he be discharged and issued an Honorable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200 states a Soldier is entitled to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004203
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DA Form 4037 (Officer Record Brief) * Soldier Deployment History Outprocessing Report * ALARACT 259/2005 * MILPER Message 09-026 * two memoranda * SERE High Risk Training Diploma * Temporary Change of Station Orders * 16 pages of Temporary Duty (TDY) Orders and Amendments * DD Form 1351-2 (Travel Voucher or Subvoucher) * DD Form 1351 (Travel Voucher) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed the SERE High Risk...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004204
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 August 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110004204 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20100000978 on 22 July 2010. In the absence of any other corroborating evidence of record which shows the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004210
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. On 14 November 1985, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and after being advised of the basis of the contemplated trial by court-marital and the maximum permissible punishment under the UCMJ, of the possible effects of a discharge under other than honorable conditions, and of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004212
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Army Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) Operation Joint Endeavor and its addition to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending on 30 June 2007. The evidence of record shows the applicant was deployed in support of Operation Joint Endeavor and awarded the Armed Forces Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004213
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army PDES and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. It states after a Soldier is accepted for active duty, discovery of an impairment causing physical disability is not conclusive evidence that the condition was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004214
The applicant requests reevaluation of his disability retirement due to several diagnosed serious new medical conditions that were incurred or discovered at the time of his disability retirement. Orders D 343-02, issued by the USAPDA, dated 9 December 2010, released the applicant from the USAR under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), effective 13 January 2011 by reason of permanent physical disability and placed him on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004215
The record is void of any documents indicating the applicant requested and/or was denied the use of PDMRA during the mobilization/deployment in which it was earned; that an extension to this mobilization/deployment to use PDMRA at the mobilization station prior to REFRAD from the period of active duty service in question was denied; or that he has requested PDMRA in the more than 3 years since his REFRAD. The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 604 provided special...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004216
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110004216 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 | 20110004217
The record is void of any documents indicating the applicant requested and/or was denied the use of PDMRA during the mobilization/deployment in which it was earned; that an extension to this mobilization/deployment to use PDMRA at the mobilization station prior to REFRAD from the period of active duty service in question was denied; or that he has requested PDMRA in the more than 3 years since his REFRAD. The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 604 provided special...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004218
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110004218 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 | 20110004221
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be changed to show he received a medical discharge. In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood if his discharge request were approved, he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. With respect to a medical discharge, there is no evidence in the applicant's records and he did not provide any evidence to show he was diagnosed with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004226
The applicant requests correction of item 29 (Dates of Time Lost During This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his lost time as "2 April 2008 to 28 August 2009" vice "30 March 2006 to 28 August 2009." The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 for the period ending on 28 August 2009 * Memorandum, dated 13 February 2011, from his former Executive Officer (XO) * DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period 1 January 2006...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004236
However, a review of his official military personnel file (OMPF) revealed two documents prepared during his active service containing an SSN: * a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 9 November 1965, that shows his SSN as x8x-xx-xxxx * a DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 28 February 1967, that shows his SSN as x6x-xx-xxxx 4. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with her application and the supporting evidence she provided, which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004240
The applicant requests the characterization in item 24 (Character of Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to read under honorable conditions instead of uncharacterized. 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. While it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004243
The FSM's military service records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the FSM's records to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing orders and a DA Form 4980-10 (Purple Heart Certificate) awarding the FSM the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in the European Theater of Operations on 27 February 1945; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004245
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Korea Defense Service Medal * Overseas Service Ribbon with Numeral 2 2. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004247
On behalf of his deceased father, a former service member (FSM), the applicant requests correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the American Campaign Medal and Army Good Conduct Medal in recognition of his service during World War II. The available evidence shows the FSM completed a period of qualifying service for award of the American Campaign Medal. In order to be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, the...