ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005083
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A review of all documents contained in his official military personnel file (OMPF) containing an SSN consistently shows the same SSN as that on his DD Form 214. The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his SSN as shown on his driver license and Social Security card; however, all documents in his OMPF containing an SSN show he served in the Army using the same SSN as shown...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005085
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110005085 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 19 May 1992, he was notified of his pending separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. On 13 February 1998, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005086
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show authorization of 12 days of Post Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence (PDMRA). The applicant states he accrued 46 days of PDMRA and took only 34 days and was denied the opportunity to use the remaining 12 days due upon release from active duty (REFRAD). The evidence of record and independent evidence provided by the applicant is void of any documentary evidence indicating the applicant requested and was denied additional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005089
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Korea during a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Korea Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005091
The applicant requests the Air Medal be added to item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Records show he participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. 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 | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005093
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show his unit commander timely initiated procedures for him to receive payment of his enlistment bonus for enlisting in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) for 6 years in 1993. The applicant enlisted in the USAR on 8 January 1993 for a period of 6 years. ________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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005101
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 AR20080009487 on 13 August 2008. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device for heroism on 22 August 1968. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005103
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to honorable and his narrative reason for separation be changed. On 4 August 1992, the separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge and directed the applicant be discharged under honorable conditions (a general 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 Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005104
The applicant states: * he served honorably for over 3 years * his DD Form 214 showed he had lost time from February 1968 through November 1969 and he was in Vietnam at that time * he now realizes that being absent without leave (AWOL) was not the course he should have chosen 3. His records do not show that he ever petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. __________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005105
The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant entered, served, and was discharged under the same spelling of his first name as shown on his DD Form 214. ______________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110005105 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005108
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 AR20100007232, on 20 July 2010. The applicant's new evidence consists of a newspaper article, undated, wherein it stated the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded to the applicant in Vietnam. Notwithstanding his sincerity, in the absence of official documentary evidence such as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005110
Neither his medical records nor the complete facts and circumstances of his discharge are available for the Board's review; however, his official military personnel file contains a DD Form 214 that was completed at the time of discharge. A medical proceeding, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within 6 months of the Soldier's initial entrance on active duty, that the condition would have permanently or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005120
The period of time is requested in yearly extension requests submitted by the Soldier. Notwithstanding the G-4 advisory opinion that extension is not authorized, it seems appropriate to approve the applicant's request for extension and reinstatement of her HHG shipment entitlements through 30 April 2012 (6 years after her retirement). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant timely requested...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005121
There is no authority to change the HOR as officially recorded at the time of entry into military service. He has not provided documentation and his record contains no evidence to show his address was anything other than the Jeannette, PA address listed in his enlistment contract. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to correcting items 7b and 19a of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 10 July 2006 to show the entry xxxx W. xxth Street,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005154
The applicant provides a DD Form 1966, dated 20 February 2007, and a DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document-Armed Forces of the United States), dated 4 February 1984, documenting his enlistment in the Regular Army (RA) on 21 August 1986, in support of his application. The evidence of record confirms the applicant accepted enlistment in the rank/grade of SSG/E-6 and retraining in MOS 19D which is in compliance with the regulatory guidance for RA enlistment of prior service current...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005161
On 24 September 2003, the applicant's commander initiated action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14 (Misconduct), paragraph 14-12c, based on commission of a serious offense. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 21 October 2003 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2), for misconduct [based on commission of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005195
The applicant's SSN is correctly listed on numerous documents and forms contained in his record after 13 January 1970. _______ _x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110005195 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110005195 3 ARMY BOARD FOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005196
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 Air Medal (AM), Bronze Star Medal (BSM), Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), and the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with 1960 Device (RVNCM w/1960 Device). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005198
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests her record and DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected by documenting her service in Grenada and by adding any awards due based on this Grenada service. The evidence of record shows that although the unit received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) for service in Grenada between 23 October and 21 November 1983, the unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005201
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following awards: * Air Medal with V device (fifth oak leaf cluster) * Army Good Conduct Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * three bronze service stars to be added to his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal * Presidential Unit Citation (first oak leaf cluster) 2. Item 9 (Awards, Decorations and Campaigns) of his DA Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005202
Item 23a of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he held MOS 11B at the time of discharge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains the Armys awards policy. The guidance for item 24 stated to enter all awards earned during the period covered by the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005203
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The majority of the documents in his service personnel records show the second digit of his SSN as 3 to include the following: * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) * DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data) * DA Form 3027 (U.S. Army Request for National Agency Check) * Unit Orders Number 34, dated 23 September 1969 (Article 15 forfeiture orders) 4. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005209
However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 25 December 1970 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service, under other than honorable conditions. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005212
The applicant was 12 years of age at the time of his step-grandfathers death. The evidence of record shows the FSM enrolled in the RCSBP in 1997 for natural person with insurable interest coverage, with the applicant as the beneficiary, and the applicant was only 6 years of age. The FSM died on 19 November 2003 and the applicant was only about 12 years of age.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005214
Temporary Federal recognition may be extended to an officer who has been appointed in the ARNG of a State and found to be qualified by a Federal Recognition Board pending final determination of eligibility and appointment as a Reserve commissioned officer of the Army. Records show the applicant was granted temporary Federal recognition effective 20 March 2009 upon his initial appointment in the NYARNG as a 2LT. As a result, the Board recommends that the State Army National Guard records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005218
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The fact that he provides a statement from a medical doctor that said he diagnosed the applicant with PTSD which was caused by his military experience in Iraq, without medical evidence, is not sufficient evidence for granting clemency in this case. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005219
The applicant requests that her records be corrected to show she received initial Federal Recognition and appointment as a second lieutenant in the New York Army National Guard National (NYARNG) on 15 May 2009. She provided her: * two oaths of office * special orders * NYARNG appointment orders CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. She also provided a "Corrected copy of Orders 195-1040, which shows the effective date had been changed from 15 May 2009 to 15 May 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005221
The applicant requests that his date of rank (DOR) and commissioned service date be changed from 23 May 2010 to 23 May 2009. In the processing of this case, a staff advisory opinion was obtained from National Guard Bureau (NGB) which recommends approval of the applicant's request to be promoted and granted Federal recognition for the rank of 2LT effective 23 May 2009 because National Guard Regulation 600-100 (Commissioned Officers - Federal Recognition and Related Personnel Actions)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005222
Army Regulation 635-200 further states 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 evidence of record confirms the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct. ____________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 | 20110005224
Temporary Federal recognition may be extended to an officer who has been appointed in the ARNG of a State and found to be qualified by a Federal Recognition Board pending final determination of eligibility and appointment as a Reserve commissioned officer of the Army. Records show the applicant was granted temporary Federal recognition effective 15 May 2009 upon his initial appointment in the NYARNG as a 2LT. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005231
The applicant states he should be retired from the military service. However, the letter stated he had not earned the required 27 points for each retirement year since his release from active duty. a. Paragraph 3-3c(1) stated an officer with less than 20 qualifying years who had completed his/her statutory military service obligation was to be removed from an active status if he/she failed to earn a minimum of 27 retirement points within a retirement year.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005233
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant states he was given a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star Medal for actions while serving in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) during the period June 1971 - March 1972. In the absence of such evidence, there is insufficient basis to correct his records to show he was awarded the Purple Heart or the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005235
The applicant requests his DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER)) for the period covering 1 October 2007 through 30 September 2008 (hereafter referred to as the contested NCOER) and any appeal documentation be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The third copy of the contested NCOER, dated 3 March 2009, is a 6-month rated annual report for the period 1 October 2007 through 30 September 2008 which rated his performance as a recruiter within...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005243
The applicant requests, in effect, that her uncharacterized discharge be upgraded to an honorable or a medical discharge. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Service medical records * Service personnel records * DVA medical records CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 11 December 1982, the applicants unit commander initiated action to separate her under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005244
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant states he was awarded the CIB and this award was omitted from his DD Form 214. The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of orders or any other documents that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the CIB based on his active duty service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005246
When NJP is given and filed in the restricted section or locally under Army Regulation 27-10, rating officials may not comment on the fact that such NJP was given to a rated Soldier. Fair - 4 rating represents NCOs who may require additional training/observation and should not be promoted at this time. There is no evidence the applicant utilized the evaluation appeal process to correct the administrative errors or to question the content of the report.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005248
chapter 5-13 provides the criteria for discharge because of a personality disorder. The applicant's narrative reason for separation was assigned based on the fact that he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 5-13 of Army Regulation 635-200 for a personality disorder. Although the evidence submitted evidence that indicates the DVA rendered him a current diagnosis of PTSD subsequent to his discharge from the Army, there is no evidence to indicate he was suffering from PTSD at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005249
On 7 October 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, with issuance of a UOTHC discharge. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of Misconduct-Conviction by Civil Court" with a UOTHC discharge. ______ _ _X____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005253
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There are no orders showing the applicant was promoted to E-5 in the available records. However, his DD Form 214 shows his temporary rank and pay grade as specialist four/E-4 at the time of his separation on 8 April 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005254
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no medical documentation which shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Due to the absence of evidence which shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005255
There is no medical evidence in the applicant's available record that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action while in an active duty status. The evidence of record does not show and the applicant did not provide any evidence to show he received a wound/injury as a result of hostile action or that he was treated by medical personnel for those wounds. In the absence of documentary evidence that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005256
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal (BSM). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army GCM was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005258
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). General Orders Number 1066, 1st Cavalry Division, dated 26 January 1969, awarded him the 1st through 20th Oak Leaf Cluster for the AM for the period 24 March through 7 November 1968. c. Special Orders Number 76, Fort Hood, Texas, dated 6 November 1969, awarded him the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle (M-14) Bar. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005259
The FSM's DD Form 214 shows: a. he was inducted in the Army of the U.S. and entered active duty on 2 December 1952 and was discharged on 3 November 1954; b. he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal with 1 bronze service star, United Nations Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation; and c. he did not receive the ARCOM. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Republic of Korea War Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005261
Accordingly, he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 12 October 1988 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct pattern of misconduct. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005262
He also requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The Vietnam casualty listing does not contain the applicant's name and the applicant's DA Form 20 does not indicate he received any wounds while in service. 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 Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005263
Records show he participated in two campaigns during his service in Vietnam. Based on the length of his service in Vietnam, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show two overseas service bars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the VSM and one overseas service bar from item 24 of his DD Form 214; b. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214: * Purple Heart * VSM with two bronze service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005267
The applicant, the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her father's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show his award of the Purple Heart. The FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 also shows the entry "Not available"; however, evidence shows the FSM was wounded in action on 1 April 1945 in the European theater. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005268
He had served 1 year, 10 months and 8 days of total active service and 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 (VSM) and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Accordingly, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 14 January 1966 to 21 November 1967 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005272
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract) does not show his SSN. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110005272 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110005272 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1