ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004747
He provides: * Prior service records * Portions of his enlistment contract * A request for an exception to policy * Various email transmissions * Various NGB incentive program policy letters * An extract of his military medical records CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His DA Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing Armed Forces of the United States) contains the entry "I understand that I am eligible for Officer Accession Bonus Program. As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004748
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. The applicant's contentions have been noted and they are not sufficiently mitigating to warrant relief under the circumstances, especially given his rank at the time and the fact that he remained absent for over 3 months until he was apprehended. The applicant's voluntary request for a discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service to avoid a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004750
The evidence from the Social Security Administration shows his social security number is "XXX-XX-XXX3." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show his social security number as "xxx-xx-xxx3." ________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 | 20110004754
Records show the applicant participated in five campaigns while serving in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, he is entitled to one silver service star for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this service star. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * Purple Heart * one silver service star to be affixed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004755
Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge, could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service at any time after court-martial charges were preferred. It states that the SPD code KFS is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, by reason of for the good of the service - in lieu...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004758
The applicant provides: * His and his spouse's DD Forms 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel) * His April 2011 and his spouse's March 2011 RAS * Wife's notarized statement CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Section XII (SBP Spouse Concurrence) of the DD Form 2656 instructs the applicant that "SBP spouse concurrence is required when a member is married and elects child(ren) only coverage, does not elect full spouse coverage, or declines coverage. However, by law, his spouse was required...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004760
On 24 June 1972, the applicant was discharged accordingly. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004762
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110004762 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 604provided 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 | 20110004767
The applicant requests correction of item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show "xxx-xx-xx9x" instead of "xxx-xx-xx4x." The applicant states: * His SSN is incorrect on his DD Form 214 * He believes the SSN was misread during his active duty service in the Army and has carried over all these years 3. However, the evidence of record shows the SSN of "xxx-xx-xx4x" was used when he was inducted into the Army of the United States in 1966,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004770
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although the exact dates of his service in the RVN are not documented in his record, promotion orders and a letter of commendation in the record confirm he served in the RVN for 7 months and his DA Form 2 confirms his DROS date as 4 November 1972. As a result, it would be appropriate to correct items 12f, 26, and 27 of his DD Form 214 to document his service in the RVN and to add the awards he is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004772
Item 31 (Foreign Service) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) and item 30 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) show he served in the Republic of Vietnam during the period 4 December 1970 to 22 October 1971. There is no evidence in the available record showing he was awarded the Purple Heart and his name does not appear on the Vietnam Casualty Roster. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004774
The applicant states: * He signed his DD Form 214 when he was discharged but he never received it until 2011 * His DD Form 214 shows the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar but he was awarded the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge * He went through basic training and he completed Cook School * The entry in item 32 pertaining to item 11c (Reason and Authority) makes no sense, is completely untrue, and totally inaccurate * He was discharged due to kidney failure,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004782
He was issued DD Forms 214 for the following periods of service: * 26 July 1967 - 5 February 1969 * 6 February 1969 - 4 December 1974 * 5 December 1974 - 30 November 1992 4. The evidence shows that prior to the change in policy he was issued two DD Forms 214 covering his period of service from 26 July 1967 to 4 December 1974. Therefore, the DD Form 214 issued to him upon retirement would not show his original date of enlistment or any other service for which he had already been issued a DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004784
He further requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant's SSN during his active service was "xxx-xx-8xxx"; however, his DD Form 214 was issued with an incorrect SSN of "xxx-xx-0xxx." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from Item 3 of his DD Form 214 the entry "xxx-xx-8xxx" and replacing it with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004791
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110004791 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 23 October 2009, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 and directed that he be issued an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004792
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 September 1995 to show his entry date as 3 September 1975 instead of 3 March 1979. Item 12a of the DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 September 1995 correctly shows the first date of his last immediate reenlistment for which a DD Form 214 was not issued, which is 3 March 1979. His DD Form 214 for the periods ending 2 March 1979 and 30 September 1995...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004794
There is no evidence in the applicant's record showing he was prohibited from participating in substance abuse rehabilitation programs. Army Regulation 600-85 (The Army Substance Abuse Program) states legal and administrative actions against a Soldier on deployment orders with a confirmed positive drug test may be suspended at the discretion of the separation authority until the Soldiers unit redeploys from the theater of combat operations. There is no evidence in the applicant's record,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004796
His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD reflects that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004798
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 26 July 1982, the applicants commander initiated action to discharge him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, due to his conviction by civil authorities. Accordingly, on 3 November 1983, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, due to his conviction by civil authorities...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004801
The applicant's service records show: * a DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his DOB as 7 June 1949 * a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) which he completed during his induction processing shows his DOB as 7 June 1949 * item 9 (DOB) of his DD Form 214 shows the DOB 6 July 1949 5. The applicant has requested correction of his DD Form 214 to show the DOB 6 June 1949 (sic). His records show his DOB was correctly recorded as 7 June 1949 when he entered military service, but when...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004802
The applicant's medical records contain no evidence to show he was medically unfit, disabled, or unable to perform his military duties. There is no evidence in the applicant's medical record, and the applicant has not provided any evidence, to show he should have been sent through a medical evaluation board prior to discharge. Further, the applicant's records show that after enlisting in the USAR he received a physical showing he had no physical limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004805
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110004805 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 | 20110004806
On 19 March 1987, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for the good of the service with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Although he contends he was young and foolish, he was 21 years of age at the time of his initial enlistment and 31 years of age with over 10 years of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004807
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110004807 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his military records to show authorization of Post Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence (PDMRA). The evidence of record and independent evidence provided by the applicant is void of any documentary evidence indicating the applicant requested and was denied PDMRA during the period of active duty in which it was earned, or that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004808
The applicant requests correction of his records by removing the DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period 29 March 2007 through 10 December 2007. The applicant states in his application and in his OER appeal that he received the OER at the time of his departure from the Miami Recruiting Battalion. The applicant claims the marks and comments in the second OER show a lesser performance and he received no counseling from either of the rating officials.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004811
The applicant states he should be awarded the Purple Heart for wounds he received in Sicily in 1943. The applicant provides: * WD AGO Form 55 (Army of the United States (AUS) Honorable Discharge Certificate), dated 20 September 1944 * Enlisted Record, dated 20 September 1944 * statement of eligibility for the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal and the Army Good Conduct Medal, undated * 51st Station Hospital Form 100, dated 11 November 1943 * memorandum, Headquarters, Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004814
The applicant states his record shows he ceased being board certified on 31 December 2006. The evidence shows he was board certified on 29 July 2006. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he submitted his documentation for continuous board certification for Board Certification Pay beyond 31 December 2007 in a timely manner; and b. paying him retroactive Board Certification Pay for the period 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004817
On 4 May 1977, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct and directed the issuance of an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. Accordingly, on 8 May 1977, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-33b, due to misconduct-frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities with an under other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004821
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this award. 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 enemy hostile action. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004841
There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. His record shows he was over 18 years of age at the time of his offense. Although the applicant alleges that he was injured and on profile while performing training during Operation Desert Storm, there is no evidence in his military records and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence supporting this contention.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004845
The applicant states, in effect: * Public Law 230, Title 10, and Section 3964 entitle him to promotion to SFC * The "P" shown in item 13 (Primary Specialty Number, Title and Date Awarded) of his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) indicates he was promotable 3. In his self-authored statement the applicant contends he should be advanced on the retired list to the highest grade held satisfactorily while on active duty, under the provisions of Title...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004847
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests removal of a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) and all associated derogatory information, to include fictitious charges of being absent without leave (AWOL), from all Department of the Army records. Accordingly, it appears the GOMOR was properly imposed in compliance with applicable regulations and is properly filed in the applicant's OMPF with no indication of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004854
He provides: * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), page 3 * His request for discharge for the good of the service * Report of Medical Examination, dated 29 October 1971 * Addendum to 1AA Form 515 (Transmittal of Court-Martial Charges), dated 28 January 1971 * UD Certificate, dated 17 February 1971 * Three character reference letters CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 24 November 1970, the applicants unit commander recommended the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004874
The applicant was accordingly discharged on 26 April 1972. Furthermore, Army Regulation 635-206, paragraph 33 provided, in pertinent part, that members convicted by civil authorities would be considered for separation. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004880
The applicant requests item 13a (Character of Service) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to read "Honorable" and to show the award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and all other awards he may be authorized. The applicant requests item 13a of his DD Form 214 be corrected to read "Honorable" and to show the award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and all other awards he may be authorized. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004887
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The former fellow Soldier stated: * a rocket penetrated the bunker in the applicant's sleeping area * the applicant was not seriously injured in the attack * he assessed the applicant's injuries and determined he didn't need medical care beyond his own medical treatment and bandaging * he failed to complete a Field Medical Card for the applicant's injuries * he provided a copy of his own DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004888
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110004888 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows he was a USAR Soldier who was separated from active duty upon completion of AIT. There is no evidence he was released from active duty for cause.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004894
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110004894 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to honorable. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004898
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110004898 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 | 20110004899
The wound was documented in item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record). Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Purple Heart 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. awarding him the PH for wounds received as a result of hostile action on 14 March 1970; b. awarding him the AGCM (First Award) for the period 8 April 1969...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004903
The applicant requests, in effect, that her honorable discharge due to not meeting retention standards be changed to show she was medically discharged or retired by reason of physical disability. The applicant provides copies of: * her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) dated 25 January 2009 * orders transferring her to the Retired Reserve * her Notification of Medical Disqualification for Retention and her election sheets * her Retirement Points History *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004905
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The FSM's military records are not available for review. It allows, in effect, that upon the request of a Member of Congress, the Secretary concerned shall review a proposal for the award or presentation of a decoration (or the upgrading of a decoration), either for an individual or a unit, that is not otherwise authorized to be presented or awarded due to limitations established by law or policy...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004906
The applicant requests the record of his general court-martial be expunged from his official military personnel file (OMPF), thereby removing his felony conviction. The fact that the applicant successfully completed the MIC, received an honorable discharge, and had no other arrests or convictions subsequent to his release from active duty, is testament that in spite of the court-martial action he managed to be retained in the Army. Expunging the court-martial order from his OMPF would not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004909
The correspondence shows Captain R____ D. C____ [her recruiter] informed her on 7 December 2009 that a conviction waiver for her Article 15 had been denied, resulting in her being a non-select by the board considering applications. The evidence of record does not show and the applicant has not provided evidence showing errors in the preparation of the Moral Screening Questionnaire completed in connection with her application for a direct commission in the ANC. The record does not show and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004912
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) dated 31 May 1999 be corrected to show that he entered active duty on 31 May 1995 instead of 1 June 1995. Therefore, in the absence of evidence to show otherwise, there appears to be no basis to grant the applicants request to change the date of his entry on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004914
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). With respect to award of the Meritorious Service Medal, based upon his application, the evidence of record, and accompanying supporting documents he has submitted, it does not appear that he was recommended for or awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004916
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110004916 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record contains a Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical Examination) completed on 14 August 1978.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004920
There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence to support award of the Purple Heart in this case. _______ _ __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 | 20110004921
BOARD DATE: 15 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110004921 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004924
Item 31 (Foreign Service) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam during the period 26 October 1970 through 19 September 1971. There is no evidence in the available records showing he was awarded the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action.