ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005689
His DD Form 214 shows: * he completed 6 years, 10 months, and 17 days of net active service this period * his service was honorable * he received an RE code 3 * he was assigned the separation program designator (SPD) code of MBK (completion of required active service) 3. The applicant's Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) shows he was assigned a 9Q reenlistment eligibility prohibition code. The evidence of record indicates he had a DCSS and was assigned an RE code 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005691
The applicant requests correction of the record of his deceased great-grandfather, a former service member (FSM), to show he was awarded the Purple Heart (PH). He provides: * the FSM's death certificate and obituary * his Department of Defense/Uniformed Service Identification and Privilege Card * his birth certificate * a family tree * Soldier data and a list of battles involving the 30th Ohio Infantry Regiment from The American Civil War Research Database * pages from websites regarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005692
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Meritorious Service Medal * Army Achievement Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * Overseas Service Ribbon 2. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence that shows he was recommended for and/or awarded the Army Achievement Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005696
The applicant and FSM divorced in 1997. Public Law 92-425, the SBP, enacted 21 September 1972, provided that military members on active duty could elect to have their retired pay reduced to provide for an annuity after death to surviving dependents. Title 10, U.S. Code, chapter 73, provides that a spouse loses status as an SBP beneficiary upon divorce; however, the means by which the divorced (former) spouse may receive a survivorship annuity are: a. if the service member voluntarily...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005698
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his correct social security number (SSN) as 463-XX-XXXX. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant used SSN 461-XX-XXXX throughout his period of military service. _______ _ 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 | 20110005700
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show his date of birth (DOB) as "12 August 1923" instead of "12 January 1922." This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The applicant's military records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005701
On 27 May 1976, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) he was issued confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. However, at the time the applicant was discharged an undesirable discharge was appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005704
The applicant provides: * his Honorable Discharge Certificate and discharge orders from the USAR * his DD Form 214 * ECI Form 26 (USAR Extension Course Institute - Certificate of Completion), dated 5 May 1960 * his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * his DA Form 24 (Service Record) * his DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record - Armed Forces of the United states) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005707
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the following documents be removed from her official military personnel file (OMPF): * DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report), dated 14 July 2005 * duplicate Army Good Conduct Medal orders, dated 17 September 2004, filed under two categories in the performance section of her OMPF 2. The applicant requests an Academic Evaluation Report showing she failed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005709
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: * His last name as "Axcixxo" instead of "Axicxxo" * Three awards of the Army Commendation Medal 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 1 of his DD Form 214 the last...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005719
The applicant states there was no injustice in the discharge he received. Based on the applicant's record of misconduct, his service clearly did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel. He has not provided any evidence to mitigate the misconduct that he committed during his period of active service; therefore, he has not established a basis to justify upgrading his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005723
He also states that his awards of the BSM w/1OLC and the AGCM are also not entered on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). He had served a total of 3 years, 1 month, and 11 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), the BSM w/V Device, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Gold Star. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005725
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to: * reflect his November 1992 honorable discharge * show award of the Army Achievement Medal * show award of the Army Commendation Medal * reflect his U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) service 2. 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,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005727
All documents in his military personnel records jacket show his SSN as "X62-63-XXXX." The regulation states the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. Lacking convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, were correct at the time and there is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005728
The applicant provides copies of his enlistment documents, his educational evaluation, promotion and pay documents, and an extract from Army Regulation 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components Enlistment Program). a. Paragraph 2-18 (Enlistment Pay Grades for Personnel Without Prior Service) provides that an applicant who has successfully completed a degree-producing college program of 4 years duration and the college or university is listed in the Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005730
On 23 October 2008, the Alaska Army National Guard published Orders 296-003 appointing the applicant a second lieutenant (2LT) and his Federal Recognition packet was submitted to the NGB for appointment and Federal Recognition. National Guard Regulation 600-100 (Commissioned Officers Federal Recognition and Related Personnel Actions) provides procedures for processing all applications for Federal Recognition. As a result, given this untimely processing of the applicants Federal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005731
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was honorably discharged on 31 March 1981 in two separate applications. The applicant states: * 25 June 1984 is not the date of his expiration term of service (ETS) * 31 March 1981 is the date of his ETS * he was on leave from 8 December 1979 to 8 January 1980 * he was waiting for his port call and instructions to be mailed to him at his leave address and he never received them 3. On 25 June 1984, the applicant was discharged in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005734
The separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed his reduction to private/E-1 and issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. 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 an under other than honorable conditions character of service under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005735
The applicant requests the following corrections to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 6 March 1992: * change rank and pay grade to sergeant/pay grade E-5 * change primary military occupational specialty (MOS) to 96B2O (Intelligence Analyst) * add secondary MOS 37F2O (formally 96F) (Psychological Operations Specialist) * add Basic Course Chinese-Mandarin * add Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) 2. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005736
BOARD DATE: 29 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110005736 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 his deployed overseas service. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected by showing he completed 5 months and 24 days of foreign service and that he served in Kuwait from 14 January through 7 July 2003.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005738
On 21 July 1988, he consulted with counsel and he voluntarily requested 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. A discharge under other than honorable conditions would normally be directed for an individual who was discharged for the good of the service. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005739
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110005739 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * he has served as an Army Obstetrics Gynecologist (OB/GYN) since his date of active duty entry upon completion of his residency in 1998 * in 2007, he was awarded the opportunity to train in an Army sponsored civilian deferred fellowship in the medical subspecialty of Urogynecology from 1 July 2007 to 30 June 2010 * during the first year of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005740
The applicant states he requested in August or September of 2008 to transfer his Montgomery GI Bill [Post 9/11 GI Bill] to his son; but, no records were found. The policy states, in part, that those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are, by law, not eligible to transfer unused Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits (emphasis added) because their last day of duty will be 31 July 2009 and they will transfer to the Retired List on 1 August 2009. The applicant contends he requested transfer of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005744
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). While the applicant's desire to change his military records and his DD Form 214 to reflect his current name is understood, the available evidence shows he entered, served, and was separated from active duty under the name that is listed on his DD Form 214 and all other documents in his OMPF. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100022631 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005747
However, his records show that on 3 April 1980 he was notified by his immediate commander that discharge action was being initiated against him under the provisions of chapter 5, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), due to the Expeditious Discharge Program. On 14 April 1980, the separation authority approved his discharge action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-31 for an inability to adapt to military life, and directed the issuance of a General...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005748
The applicant requests, in two separate applications, upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD). 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. His record shows he was discharged with a BCD as a result of a duly reviewed and affirmed general court-martial conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005749
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. His DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was issued a bad conduct discharge under the provisions of chapter 11 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) as a result of court-martial with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005750
He attended the Human Intelligence Certification Course from 30 June through 19 September 2008 and the MI Warrant Officer Advanced Course from 6 October through 3 November 2008 at Fort Huachuca. His request was resubmitted as an exception to policy and on 9 October 2010, HRC denied his request based on his request not meeting the 30 September 2008 deadline and that he had delayed submitting his application in order to take a tax advantage that applied to deployed individuals. In any event,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005752
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. The applicant states his two Armed Forces Expeditionary Medals and the United Nations Medal are evidence of his combat service in Somalia during October 1993 and in Haiti during 1994. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge based on service in Somalia and Haiti.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005754
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Prior to induction into the Army of the United States, on 2 November 1965, the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) wherein he listed his SSN with the numbers "81" in the eighth and ninth digits. 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 by: * deleting the current SSN in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005761
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * award of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (Gold) * completion of the Basic Combatives Course Level 1 2. Item 14 shows the Soldier's military education and is obtained from the records. 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 German Armed Forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005768
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * Item 12a (Date Entered AD (Active Duty) This Period) from "1998 07 02" to 1998 08 18" * Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) from "0007 03 01" to "0007 01 14" 2. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show the correct date of entry and correct net service completed. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005769
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his: * social security number (SSN) as xxx-xx-xx83, instead of xxx-xx-xx38 * date of birth (DOB) as 20 August 1939, instead of 20 August 1941 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 32 of his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as xxx-xx-xx83. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005773
d. On 27 November 2007, the applicant's former spouse submitted an application to the ABCMR requesting the applicant's military records be corrected to show she was entitled to make a deemed election for SBP benefits. On 13 August 2008, the ABCMR considered an application submitted by the applicant's former spouse [copy located at Tab J] wherein she requested that his military records be corrected to show he requested to change his SBP election from spouse to former spouse in accordance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005782
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 29 May 1953 under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368 (Enlisted Men Discharge Unfitness) with an undesirable character of service. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The regulation stated that discharge, if recommended, would be for unfitness, except that discharge because of unsuitability (under Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005784
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add his Army Achievement Medal (AAM) and his qualification with the M-60 Machine Gun. _______ _ 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 | 20110005785
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He served a qualifying period for award of the Vietnam 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 24 of his DD Form 214 the: * Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005793
He completed 3 years of total active service. Although the records do not contain and the applicant has not provided orders awarding him the first Purple Heart, the evidence of record which is supported by his name on the Vietnam casualty listing shows he was wounded in action on 27 April 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing the applicant a Purple Heart Certificate for wounds received in action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005795
The applicant's military records are not available for review. It would also be appropriate to correct his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show he was wounded in action on 25 March 1945 in the ETO. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 25 March 1945; b. adding to item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 the Purple Heart; and c. deleting from item 34 of his WD AGO...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005801
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although he provided documents from the SSA which verify his correct SSN with the last four digits of 6231; it appears that prior to his induction into the Army, he completed a DD Form 398 using the last four digits of 3165 and continued to use this number throughout his military career. He is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005803
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The appropriate authority (a major general) approved his request for discharge on 11 February 1980 and directed that the applicant be discharged under other than honorable conditions. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against him or her or of a lesser-included offense which authorizes the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge and he or she must...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005804
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 28 February 1986 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of misconduct, with a characterization of service of general under honorable conditions. __________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005805
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Meritorious Unit Commendation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 the Meritorious Unit Commendation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005809
On 11 June 1986, the applicant was notified that he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for misconduct - pattern of misconduct. On 6 October 1986, the applicant was accordingly discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct - pattern of misconduct. The available evidence does not show the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005818
Item 3 (SSN) of the applicant's DD Form 214 contains the applicant's Army service number "965-XX-XXXX." The applicant's SSN is listed correctly in his medical records, but his Army service number is reflected in his personnel records. The evidence shows the applicant's DD Form 214 issued at the time of his separation contains an erroneous entry in item 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005819
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. He acknowledged that he understood he could request a discharge for the good of the service because charges had been preferred against him, which authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. On 18 May 1977, he was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005823
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to a General Discharge (GD). An RE code is based on the SPD code.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005825
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to a fully honorable discharge. On 27 August 1976, the applicant's company commander initiated action to administratively discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005828
The applicant requests, in effect, that her: * general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge * that her Reentry Eligibility (RE) code be upgraded from "3" to "1" * that all references to misconduct be removed from her otherwise excellent service record 2. On 19 August 1989, the applicant's unit commander notified her he was initiating action which could result in separation from the Army with a general discharge under honorable conditions under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005829
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. However, no evidence shows he was discharged for drug abuse (paragraph 4-1a). _______ _ _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.