ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004396
The applicant requests that he be awarded all decorations and awards to which he is entitled for his service in Kosovo from June to December 1999. His unit deployed to Kosovo from June to December 1999 and was awarded the Superior Unit Award and the Defense of Kosovo streamer. The applicable regulation does not reflect that the AFEM was awarded for service in Kosovo during the period the applicant served.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004398
There is no evidence in the available record that shows he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. 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 the Army Commendation Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004400
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Based on the above facts and findings it is appropriate to correct the applicant's records by deleting all entries at item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons) on the DD Form 214 and showing his authorized awards in order of precedence as the Army Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004401
He states that he would like his retirement DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending on 31 May 1996 reissued to show his name as Rxxxxx Lxx Cxxxxxxx instead of Cxxxxxxxx Fxxx Jr. His military record for these periods of service also shows his birth name. However, his military record for the period of service from 16 November 1977 through 31 May 1996 and the 1996 DD Form 214 are correct as currently constituted and, as a result, there is no basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004404
On 23 May 1990, the applicant was separated for misconduct with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14. The medical evidence of record indicates that the applicant was medically fit for retention at the time of his separation. 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 | 20110004405
He states that section 2 of PP 4313 states, "Successful completion of 2 years alternate service as directed by the Military Department." On 16 October 1969 after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. The evidence shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 21 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004406
A review of documents contained in his military personnel record shows his SSN consistently appears as "xxx-xx-x4xx" throughout his tenure of service. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-x4xx" instead of "xxx-xx-x9xx." Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as "xxx-xx-x4xx."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004407
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110004407 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Defense Superior Service Medal and the Joint Meritorious Unit Award. _______ _ __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 | 20110004409
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 Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device and 1st Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), and Purple Heart. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, Army of Occupation Medal, National Defense Service Medal,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004411
The data base shows he was deployed in support of Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm during the period 1 January 1991 through 4 May 1991. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Southwest Asia Service Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the designated area on or after 2 August 1990 to 30 November 1995. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004420
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his eligible family members were listed in the official Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) online database and to transfer his GI Bill educational benefits to his eligible family members under the Post 9/11 GI Bill transferability option. The evidence of record shows: a. the applicant was a member of the Armed Forces serving on active duty on or after 1 August 2009; b. he had at least 6 years of eligible service in order to transfer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004421
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) instead of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). His WD AGO Form 53-55 is void of any evidence and he has not provided showing he was ever awarded an infantry MOS or performed the duties of an infantryman. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004423
On 8 February 2008, he executed an Oaths of Office in the NCARNG and was granted temporary Federal recognition in the rank of second lieutenant. The applicant's records correctly show credit for the period of time that he did not have Federal Recognition which is reflected in the DOR of 16 December 2007, the date used for promotion purposes. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not submitted sufficient evidence which shows he should have been granted Federal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004424
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 May 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110004424 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. Soldiers unable to utilize accrued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004426
His DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record) shows in: * Item 15 (Ratings, Specialties, and Designations) Special Orders awarded him the Parachutist Badge * item 17 (Foreign Service) he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 15 April 1970 to 25 March 1971 * item 18 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned to Battery A, 1st Battalion, 21st Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division * item 21 (Awards and Decorations) does not show a second award of the BSM 4. However, there is no evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004428
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to honorable. On 9 October 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed he be given a general discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within that board's its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004431
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 3 September 1981, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed the applicant receive a UOTHC discharge, and on 14 September 1981 the applicant was discharged accordingly. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004432
On 15 December 1999, he received counseling for exceeding the Army body fat standards prescribed in Army Regulation 600-9 (The Army Weight Control Program). He was notified he would be evaluated by medical personnel to determine if an underlying medical condition was causing him to exceed the allowable body fat percentage and that if no medical reason were found, he would be flagged until he met body fat standards. On 6 April 2000, his commander informed him he was initiating action to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004434
A 30 April 2006 medical record shows the applicant has disability evaluations for PTSD at 30 percent (%) and for a scar and right ear condition at 20% (presumably from the VA). On 14 January 2008, the applicant was honorably discharged from the ARNG and as a Reserve of the Army under the provisions of National Guard Regulation 600-200 (Enlisted Personnel Management), paragraph 8-26j(1), by reason of medical unfitness for retention. He recommended the applicant's record be sent to a Medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004437
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-xx51" instead of "xxx-xx-xx45." All documents in the applicant's available personnel and medical records reflect an SSN of "xxx-xx-xx45." Evidence of record shows the applicants completed a DD Form 398 using the SSN of "xxx-xx-xx51" at the time of his initial enlistment processing in September 1966.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004440
It further shows the applicant took 22 days of PDMRA prior to REFRAD. The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 604, and the governing statute published as a result, 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 | 20110004443
The applicant states he was reduced for inefficiency after 16 years time in grade as an SFC/E-7 and has completed the required 30 years combined service on the active duty and retired lists to request correction. The applicant contends after completing the requisite 30 years combined service on the active duty and retired lists, he should have been retired in the rank/grade of SFC/E-7 vice SSG/E-6, the highest rank/grade in which he satisfactorily served in the ARNG. Evidence in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004445
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. On 7 July 1983, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and was advised of the basis for the contemplated trial by court-martial, the maximum permissible punishment authorized under the UCMJ, the possible effects of a UOTHC discharge, and of the procedures and rights that were available to him. On 25 July 1983, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004450
The applicant states: * he was released from his unit as a direct result of an injury incurred while he was in a 2-week drill status * he lost vision in his right eye, suffers from headaches, and was awarded a 30 percent rating just for his right eye from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) * the same regulations governing disabilities which are used by the Armed Forces are used by the VA * according to regulations, he should have been medically retired * the attached DA Form 8-118...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004452
In addition, she requests her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to be corrected to show: * Item 11 (Primary Specialty Numbers, Title and Years and Months in Specialty) 95C (Corrections Specialist) * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar * Item 14 (Military Training) Corrections Specialist * Item 17 (Days Accrued Leave Paid) 55 2. On 23 March 1984,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004455
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 AR20090019690 on 8 April 2010. Eligible members are those retirees who have 20 years of service for retired pay computation (or 20 years of service creditable for reserve retirement at age 60) and who have disabilities that are the direct result of armed conflict, especially hazardous...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004456
The applicant submitted a new argument which was not previously reviewed by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR); therefore, it is considered new evidence and as such warrants consideration by the Board. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A) permits a former spouse to make a written request that an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed to have been made when the former spouse is awarded the SBP annuity incident to a proceeding of divorce. However, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004457
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Iraq. The applicant provides his DD Form 214. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The preponderance of the evidence of record shows he deployed to Iraq from 10 January 2007 through 27 March 2008; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this foreign service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004459
NGB recommends the applicants request be approved and that the effective date of his promotion to MAJ/O-4 and date of rank to that grade be adjusted to 28 April 2009, and that he be provided all back pay and allowances due as a result. It further indicates the applicant was selected for promotion to MAJ/O-4 by an SSB under the criteria of the 2009 MAJ/O-4 RCSB and by regulation the effective date of promotion and date of rank of those officers selected for promotion by a SSB will be the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004460
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records are not available for review. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 2 April 1973, in accordance with the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 (For the Good of the Service).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004461
The applicant requests the Social Security Number (SSN) and name recorded in his military records and on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) which was prepared upon entry on active duty on 8 October 1971 lists his first and middle names as he now claims are incorrect and the SSN that he now claims is incorrect in item 1 (Name and Service Number). The applicant's request that his military records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004462
The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. He was separated in the rank of CPL. There is no evidence the FSM was again advanced to or served in the rank of SGT prior to his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004464
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, his record contains: a. b. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge (GD) is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004466
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-48-X4XX, not XXX-18-X1XX as shown. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant was inducted into the Army, served, and was discharged, all while using a service number. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110002630 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004470
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 27 (Military Education) no indication he completed training at the Tropic Lightning NCO Academy * item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in Vietnam from 30 April 1967 through 29 April 1968 * item 38 (Record of Assignments) he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his active duty service * item 38 he was assigned to the following units in Vietnam: * Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, II Field...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004473
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the SPD codes to be used for these stated reasons. The regulation states the reason for discharge based on SPD code JFX is personality disorder and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13. The narrative reason for separation and RE code...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004474
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * General Orders (GO) Number 1933, (Purple Heart) * GO Number 2685 (Purple Heart) * GO Number 2849 (Purple Heart) * GO Number 387, amendment to GO Number 2849 (Purple Heart with 1st OLC) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. He provides four GO as follows: * GO Number 1933, issued by Headquarters, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces, dated 26 November 1969, awarded him the Purple Heart for wounds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004475
The applicant provides: * A printout of the history of the 121st Transportation Truck Company * Medical Clearance Certificate * June/July 2010 VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) printout * Special Orders Number 86 * Special Orders Number 126 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. This period of service would have qualified him for a silver service star with his Korean Service Medal based on campaign participation credit for: * CCF Intervention, 3 November 1950 to 24 January 1951 * First UN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004480
The applicant requests, through his Member of Congress, correction of his Enlisted Record to show he was wounded in action on 7 March 1944 and awarded the Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows he was wounded in action on 7 March 1944 when a shell fragment struck his leg and knocked him off a ledge. 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 (First Award) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004488
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSN at the time of his REFRAD as "580." The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided which confirms his current SSN will be filed in his official military personnel file (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004490
Based on the above facts and finding it is appropriate to correct the applicant's records to show that, in addition to the awards listed on the DD Form 214, the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004494
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the correct: * Separation Code * Reentry (RE) Code * Period of inactive duty * Period in the Delayed Entry Program 2. The regulation provides 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. The SPD code of "JFL" was the appropriate code for the applicant based on the guidance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004495
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests item 24 (Character of Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to honorable. Since he was in an entry-level status when he was released from active duty in 1990, his character of service was uncharacterized which is properly reflected in item 24 of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004499
The document in use at the time of the applicant's discharge was the WD AGO Form 53-55. Although his WD AGO Form 100 indicates his grade at the time of separation was "TEC 3" it also shows he never served in any grade above "TEC 5." The preponderance of the available evidence indicates the error was made when an erroneous grade was entered in item 3 of the applicant's WD AGO Form 100.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004500
It states: a. 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 a date to be determined. The evidence of record shows that based on the applicant's Vietnam service, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 May 1973 to show the: * Vietnam Service Medal with 4 bronze service stars *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004504
On 26 February 2009, the applicant was discharged accordingly. On 16 December 2009, the President of the Army Discharge Review Board informed the applicant that the Board had reviewed his case and determined he was properly and equitably discharged and that his request for an upgrade of his discharge was denied. 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 | 20110004505
The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: * WD AGO Form 53-55 * newspaper article * service record review and verification for awards * Honorable Discharge Certificate * PH medal photographs CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, it would be appropriate to award him the BSM and add this medal to his WD AGO Form 53-55. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004507
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Authorized or Awarded) of his DD Form 214 shows award of the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), the Vietnam Service Medal, the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, and the CIB. Therefore, he is entitled to the 1st award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004511
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110004511 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 | 20110004516
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110004516 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, the Army policy requires PDMRA to be used during the active duty period in which it was earned and there are no provisions to carryover or be monetarily compensated for PDMRA outside of the legal authority provided by the 2010 NDAA which expired on 28 October 2010. The evidence of record and independent evidence provided by the applicant is void of any documentary...