ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004928
Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) sets forth the basic authority for separation of enlisted personnel. It provides the following: a. chapter 5 (the Trainee Discharge Program), as in effect at the time, provided for the administrative separation of individuals who had demonstrated, during the first 180 days of training, that they lacked the necessary motivation, discipline, aptitude, or ability to become effective Soldiers; and b. paragraph 5-33,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004930
Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Forms 20 does not reflect a combat wound or injury and item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of this form does not show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's service record is void of any orders that show he was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded or injured as a result of combat. Notwithstanding the applicant's contention and sincerity, in the absence of additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004932
His complete service and/or VA medical records are not available for review with this case. The troop medic completed an SF 600 for both injuries but documentation did not remain in his permanent record despite follow on medical care for those injuries; d. MFR, dated 4 August 2009, stating he sustained chronic lumbar (low back), thoracic (mid back), cervical (neck), right and left knee, right and left should pain; high frequency hearing loss, and squarmous cell carcinoma of the tongue that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004933
He submitted a Purple Heart Certificate, dated 24 June 1969, awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 23 June 1969 in the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, it would be appropriate 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: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004937
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. There is no medical evidence in the applicant's available record that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action during his active service. In the absence of documentary evidence that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, regrettably, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004940
The applicant requests that his General Discharge (GD) Certificate be changed to an Honorable Discharge (HD) Certificate. 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. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004942
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His former activity withheld the amount of $8,146.19 from his Reserve pay, resulting in $14,795.01 being transferred to DFAS for collection after his date of separation of 31 October 2007. e. since those debts were referred to DFAS for collection by his former activity, they had no authority regarding cancellation or reduction. With respect to his claim, there is no evidence in the record and he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004945
Item 24 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 13 October 1971 shows award of the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, Army Commendation Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. The evidence of record does not show he was disqualified from receiving the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period from 26 June 1969 through 13 October 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004947
BOARD DATE: 13 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110004947 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show this award. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004949
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) which was created upon his entry on active duty listed his Service Number; it did not list his SSN. The evidence of record shows, in connection with his enlistment, the applicant completed a DD Form 398 wherein he listed his SSN with the numbers "3" and "0" in the second and third digits. _______ _ _______ ___ 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 | 20110004952
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110004952 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, Subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, United States Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004953
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110004953 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He had served 2 years, 9 months, and 2 days of active service and his DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with device 1960, and the Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004955
The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Army on 26 July 1956. Army Regulation 672-5-1 states that the commander, USAJFKSWC may award the Special Forces Tab to any individual who successfully completed the Special Forces Qualification Course conducted by the Special Forces School of the Special Warfare Center and is awarded the SQI "S" (enlisted personnel) or ASI "5G" (officer personnel). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004959
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was medically discharged. The applicant's contention was carefully considered, however: a. there is no evidence of record, and the applicant provides insufficient evidence, that shows his eye condition was the result of an accident at a tank "wash out" facility; b. the applicant applied for separation from military service by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004968
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge was considered appropriate at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004971
After 27 June 1950, to the present time, the current standard for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal is 3 years of qualifying service, but as little as 1 year is required for the first award in those cases when the period of service ends with the termination of active enlisted Federal military service. Therefore, in the absence of evidence showing disqualification, it is appropriate to award the applicant the Army Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service from 18 July 2006...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004972
The applicant provides a copy of his VA Rating Decision, dated 29 May 2008, which shows the VA awarded him a combined rating of 80 percent based on service-connected disabilities incurred during the Gulf War. The applicant contends he should have been granted a full medical disability retirement based on his corrected disability rating awarded by the VA. His contention was carefully considered; however, it is not supported by the evidence of record. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004975
The applicant requests his primary specialty be changed from 21Z (Combat Engineer) to 21A (Engineer) on his 11 June 2007 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). His DA Form 1059 shows he successfully completed Engineer Basic Officer Leadership Course, from 2 March 2007 to 11 June 2007, at the U.S. Army Engineer School. His DD Form 214 lists his primary specialty and title in block 11 as "21Z Engineer."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004976
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant, the son of a former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's records to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. The FSM's military service records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004978
He provided VA rating decisions that show he is currently receiving service- connected disability compensation for a number of medical conditions. These statements do not show the applicant was unfit to perform military duties prior to his release from active duty or that he received injuries as a result of hostile actions while in Afghanistan. IRR Soldiers also need to advise the Command of medical diagnoses or disability ratings they may receive from the VA after leaving active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004985
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. Although an honorable or general discharge (GD) is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004986
The applicant's OMPF contains a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) that shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his AUS service. He should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 28 May 1968 through 27 May 1970, and it should be added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 28 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004987
He states: * he was selected for promotion to COL during a Special Selection Board (SSB) for reconsideration * his promotion was verified by Presidential Nomination PN2011-01-109, dated 29 September 2006 * the Senate confirmation was not completed prior to his retirement on 1 June 2006 * he was never notified of his selection for promotion to COL 3. He provided the Presidential Nominations, 109th Congress (2005-2006), PN2011-109, which listed 15 officers nominated for appointment to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004993
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-5a(1), with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. However, the evidence of record shows that at the time of his discharge a mental evaluation was conducted that confirmed he had no significant mental illness.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004995
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for the first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. There is no available evidence that any action was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110004997
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 AR20090004991 on 4 August 2009. The applicant provides a Chronological Record of Medical Care which was not previously considered by the Board. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005006
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows the: * Air Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) 12. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005011
A UOTHC discharge is normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant did not provide any evidence which shows his discharge was in error or unjust. ___________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 | 20110005014
Number) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he held military occupational specialty (MOS) 11D (Armor Reconnaissance Specialist). Army Regulation 635-5 states that items 23a and 23b will document the codes and titles of the separating Soldiers PMOS. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's PMOS was 71B, not 11D; therefore, his DD Form 214 is correct as stated and there is an insufficient basis to grant relief in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005015
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show Hinsdale, Massachusetts, as his home of record (HOR) at the time he entered active duty. The applicant's complete military service records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence of record shows that special orders issued at the time the applicant was REFRAD confirmed his HOR upon entry into active duty was Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005029
He completed his tour in Korea on 12 March 1994 and he was transferred to Fort Carson, CO where he remained until he was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 20 December 1994 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 16-8 and the VERP due to reduction in force. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005034
The applicant states she was injured while on active duty and should have been retained on active duty to be medically evaluated and discharged. The applicant provides copies of her active duty orders, two pages of medical treatment records, a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) report, two DD Forms 3349 (Physical Profile), a line of duty questionnaire and determination, DD Form 214, a DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings), and a National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005035
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), dated 10 December 2010, by showing in: * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the Bronze Star Medal * Item 14 (Military Education) the Middle East Culture Integration Course 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005042
The applicant requests, in effect, his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to a general under honorable conditions discharge. However his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 23 September 1988 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service, under other than honorable conditions. Absent such evidence, regularity must be presumed in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005045
The applicant states: * her DD Form 214 only shows she was awarded the Southwest Asia Service Medal for her service in support of Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm * she arrived in Southwest Asia on 15 January 1991 and departed on 30 April 1991 3. Item 18 (Remarks) shows she served in Southwest Asia from 15 January 1991 to 30 April 1991. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the KLM-SA and KLM-KU to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005047
The applicant states: * His father served in combat and was not awarded the "Combat Service Commemorative Medal" * He was wounded on 23 September 1950 and was not awarded the Purple Heart * The commemorative medal was over looked by personnel in the FSM's unit or when he was being separated * His medical records for his head wound were destroyed in the fire 3. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Korea War Service Medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005048
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). A review of his service record shows no derogatory information in the form of lost time, nonjudicial punishment, or suspension of favorable personnel actions that would disqualify him for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal during the period 28 February 1977 through 27 February 1980. Lacking any derogatory information on file that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005049
The applicant states he should have been awarded 2 years of constructive service credit at the time of his initial appointment. It further outlines the appropriate corrections to the FEDREC orders authorizing his initial appointment as a 1LT and his promotions to CPT and MAJ. As a result, it would be appropriate to correct his DOR to 1LT, CPT and MAJ as outlined in the NGB advisory opinion and to provide him any back pay and allowances due as a result. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005052
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his under conditions other than honorable discharge to a general under honorable conditions discharge. Headquarters, 1st Support Command, Fort Bragg, NC, Special Court-Martial Order Number 112, dated 31 July 1973 shows he was found guilty of being AWOL from 4 June 1973 to 25 June 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005054
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Reserve Component (RC) Soldiers completing 90 days or more of continuous active duty for training (ADT), Full-Time National Guard Duty, active duty for special work, temporary tours of active duty, or Active Guard Reserve service. The available records show the applicant served on active duty from 3 March 1981 to 15 August 1992 and he was issued a DD Form 214 that captured this period of active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005058
The applicant requests: * reconsideration of ABCMR denial to remove his non-judicial punishment (NJP) of 4 September 1991and restore his rank and privileges * removal of his local bar to reenlistment and his request to be discharged be rescinded * change his separation program designator (SPD) and reentry eligibility (RE) code to reflect other than local bar to reenlistment * add the Army Achievement Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005062
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records are not available for review. He had served 3 years and 1 day of active service and his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars, and the Parachutist and Glider Badges.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005066
Following consultation with legal counsel, he voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. He also acknowledged he understood that if his discharge request were approved, he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United states...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005068
He served a qualifying period of service for award of the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal which are not shown on his DD Form 214; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show both awards. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the first award of the Good Conduct Medal and correct his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005069
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 27 July 1948 instead of 27 February 1948. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his DOB as 27 July 1948. His DD Form 47, Standard Form 93, Standard Form 88, and other documents all show his DOB as 27 July 1948.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005070
Additionally, Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Awards and Decorations) states that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. In the absence of official orders or other documentary evidence such as operation reports, after action reports, valor awards, witness statements, or any other evidence that conclusively shows he held an infantry MOS and he actively...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005072
On 3 May 1990, he was notified by his unit commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 23 May 1990, the applicant was discharged accordingly. His use of illegal drugs clearly diminished the overall quality of his service below that meriting a fully honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005073
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. The commander cited his bar to reenlistment due to failure to meet Army weight control standards from March 1990 to September 1991; a notification of dishonored checks; and the NJP for larceny as the basis for his recommendation for 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 | 20110005078
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) by: * Awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) * Issuing him a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) 2. On 4 October 1967, the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States and awarded military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B (Light Weapons Infantryman). His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 22 (MOS) - primary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005079
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. However, his record contains a copy of his DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged on 20 March 1953 with a general discharge. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to upgrade his discharge to an honorable discharge.