ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000636
The applicant further request that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) review the Office of the Chief of Staff, Army Reserve (OCAR) policy memorandum, dated 4 December 2009, Subject: Promotion of Volunteers on Active Duty under the Provisions of Title 10, US Code, Section 12301(d). Because she was transferred to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) in order to be mobilized for active duty, IRR [promotion] rules requiring her to serve the maximum time in grade (TIG) were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000645
The applicant requests the date of entry on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show September 1980 as the date he entered military service. The evidence of record shows the applicant entered active duty on 8 October 1980 and was separated on 24 September 1982. There were 2 months and 17 days between the time he enlisted in the DEP on 21 July 1980 and the time he entered active duty in the RA on 8 October 1980.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000647
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. When he received his military records in September 2010 he was surprised to see he had received an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time, bearing his signature, shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with service characterized as under other than honorable conditions and issuance of a DD Form 258A...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000649
The applicant requests correction of his military records to consolidate his two DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) into one document. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant completed 1 year and 23 days of active duty service in an enlisted status. By regulation, a DD Form 214 was prepared for this period of commissioned officer service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000661
The applicant states: * he served for 3 honorable years in the USMC and deserves a Good Conduct Medal * he read somewhere that one cannot have two Army Service Ribbons * his DD Form 214 for the period ending 13 October 1982 shows two awards of the Army Service Ribbon * when he served with the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment (ACR), he was awarded the Joint Service Commendation Medal * upon leaving the USMC, he attended college for 2 years with a major in Forestry * he completed various training...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000662
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his middle name as Allan instead of Allen. The regulation in effect at the time provided that that all available documents would be used as a basis for preparing the DD Form 214WS (Worksheet), the form used to collect data prior to completing the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000663
The evidence of record shows the applicant's race was listed as "Caucasian" upon his enlistment in the RA and on all official military records, where applicable, throughout his military service. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided, which show he is a member of the Tohono O'odham Nation, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). _______ _ x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000665
The applicant requests issuance of an Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 4 January 1974, the date he completed his active duty service. At the time the applicant completed his active duty service obligation he was honorably REFRAD as shown on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 4 January 1974. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000666
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 28 June 1968 to show awards of the Air Medal (AM), as well as any other awards he was awarded or entitled to for his service in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * General Orders Number 935, Headquarters, 1st Aviation Brigade, dated 14 November 1966 * AM Certificate, dated 14 November 1966 * AM Certificate, dated 25...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000668
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 July 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110000668 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and his foreign service in Iraq from May to December 2007. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show his service in Kuwait/Iraq and the dates of his service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000669
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his name was changed from Kxxxxx A. Mxxxxxxx to "Wxxx M. The applicant provides a DD Form 214 that is not contained in the available record. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110000669 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110000669 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000670
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application and the supporting evidence he provided will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). _______ _ _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 | 20110000673
On 12 August 2009, the applicant's commander initiated action to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct (drug abuse). The SPD code of JKK was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating under the provisions of AR 635-200, Chapter 14, misconduct (drug abuse). The applicant requests that his RE code of 4 be changed to an RE code of 2 so that he may...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000675
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * A silver and a bronze service star to be affixed to his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal * The Meritorious Unit Commendation instead of the Meritorious Unit Citation * His home of record (HOR) as "305 C----h Street" instead of "309 C----h Street" 2. The applicant completed two periods of foreign service in Thailand, not in Vietnam. The applicant's OMPF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000676
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. On 4 November 1985, the applicant was discharged under Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 14, section II with a general discharge. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000680
His records show he received at least 17 negative counseling statements during the period 20 December 1989 to 24 July 1990 for: * dereliction of duty * sleeping on duty * failing to go to his place of duty * failing to be in the proper uniform * violating motor pool standing operating procedures * failing his Army Physical Fitness Test * disobeying a lawful order from a superior noncommissioned officer * poor job performance 9. There is no evidence in the available records to show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000687
It states the Purple Heart is awarded to members wounded in action. It also states in order to award the Purple Heart there must be evidence of the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by military medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. The applicant's request for award of the Purple Heart was carefully considered and it was determined that there is insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000702
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded. _______ _ 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 | 20110000703
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to add an entry in block 18 (Remarks) to show that his home of record (HOR) at the time of his enlistment was Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000705
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It states the Purple Heart is awarded to members wounded in action. By regulation, in order to support award of the Purple Heart the member must have been wounded in action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000711
The separation authority's approval memorandum is not available for review; however, his records contain discharge orders and a duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 3 November 1972 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 by reason of unfitness with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic policy for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-200,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000719
On 26 May 1987, prior to the FSM's retirement, his spouse completed a "Spousal Concurrence Statement" wherein she indicated she concurred with the FSM's election of no survivor coverage for spouse or children. Section VII (SBP Certificates - Required when married member does not elect full coverage or declines coverage for spouse) of the DA Form 4240 indicates that the FSM's spouse, the applicant, and a witness did not sign this form. His death certificate shows he was married to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000720
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record show he served a qualifying period of service 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 26 of his DD Form 214 the: * National Defense Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with "1960" Device * Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000722
The applicant requests correction of his social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 25 September 1968 to show SSN "XXX-XX-3111" instead of "XXX-XX-3011." _____________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)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000723
The applicant requests, in effect, that his honorable discharge be changed to show he was medically retired due to a physical disability. The applicant provided copies of documents from his medical records that show he underwent several surgeries and continued to have medical problems with urethral strictures. The applicant contends that he requested a medical board while a patient at WRAMC Medical Hold Company, but due to his ETS he was discharged instead of being medically retired.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000728
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 3 April 2009, to show he had 1 year, 3 months, and 16 days of foreign service. Instructions for the completion of Item 12f shows the amount of foreign service completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214 should be taken from the Enlisted Record Brief. His records show he had service in Iraq from 15 August 2005 through 1 December 2006.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000730
On 22 July 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive a discharge under other than honorable conditions. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he completed a total of 3 years and 2 months of creditable active service with no lost time. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000733
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract) and a certified copy of birth record contained in his records show his DOB as 16 March 1954. The DD Form 4 and certified copy of birth record show this DOB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000734
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Kuwait/Iraq and any expeditionary medals, service medals, and any other awards and decorations to which he is entitled. The available evidence confirms he served honorably on active duty during the period 6 March 2002 through 5 June 2005. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000735
The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. In the absence of orders or other independent evidence that would confirm he completed the number of missions necessary to be awarded the Air Medal, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base a fourth award of the Air Medal in this case. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding the applicant the Good Conduct Medal (1st Award)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000740
The applicant requests: * award of a 10-percent increase in his retired pay based on award of the Soldier's Medal with retroactive back payment if his request is approved * correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal * a signed copy of his DD Form 214 2. The letter stated the applicant was previously denied the 10-percent increase in his retired pay and the applicant could appeal the decision to Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000743
On 19 December 1991, his unit commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, paragraph 13-2, for unsatisfactory performance. On 3 January 1992, the unit commander recommended the applicant's separation from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13 for unsatisfactory performance. Based on his record of indiscipline, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000745
His records do not contain any adverse information and his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his tenure of service. 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 first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000748
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. On 28 January 1982, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge. The applicant states he was having emotional problems after returning from Vietnam and was AWOL after the Army psychiatrists couldn't help him.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000751
The applicant states: * He was discharged because of a medical problem (schizophrenia) * His discharge is inequitable because he had a mental illness which manifested itself while he was in the service and it was unknown prior to that 3. On 3 May 1983, 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000754
The applicant provides: * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings (ROP) awarding the Purple Heart to Private First Class (PFC) E____ R. H____ * a newspaper article showing award of the Purple Heart to PFC E____ R. H____ * a statement from PFC E____ R. H____ * two previously-submitted witness statements CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show his wound and this medal. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000766
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable or a general discharge. The appropriate authority approved his request for discharge with the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000767
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of the following items on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty): * item 6 (Reserve Obligation Termination Date) * item 12e (Total Prior Inactive Service) * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) 2. His DD Form 214 shows he was released from active duty under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000777
His available personnel service records are void of any evidence showing he ever held an infantry MOS or that he was awarded either the CIB or the CMB on permanent orders. Although his available record is void of orders awarding him either the CIB or CMB, it is evident he was awarded one of them based upon the entry of a combat badge on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000780
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He states he: * suffers from PTSD as a result of his combat experience in the Republic of Vietnam while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) * ultimately retired from the Army * was awarded a 30 percent disability rating from the VA for service-connected PTSD * was denied CRSC and as a result his retired pay is being reduced by the amount of his VA compensation 3. The documents submitted by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000790
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to show that he was discharged in the rank of sergeant (SGT). 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 any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000792
c. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Korea War Service Medal (ROKWSM) is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. Therefore, this evidence is accepted as a sufficient basis 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000796
His DD Form 214, DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract - Armed Forces of the U.S.), and nearly all other documents in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) containing an SSN show SSN XXX-X6-XXXX. _______ _ _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) AR20110000796 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000800
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 1 (Name and Service Number) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows the service number RA5xxxxxxx and SSN xxx-7x-xxxx. Accordingly, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show the SSN xxx-7x-xxxx.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000807
In his request for 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, the applicant indicated he understood that by requesting a discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charges against him or of a lesser included offense(s) that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. The applicants request that his discharge be upgraded was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000809
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Records show he participated in four campaigns during his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the VSM from his DD Form 214; b. adding the VSM with four bronze service stars, VUA, MUC, and RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to his DD Form 214; and c. providing him a document to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000811
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. 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 Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 27 of his DD Form 214 the: * Purple Heart * National Defense Service Medal * United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000812
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 20 June 2002, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be furnished a discharge under other than honorable conditions. __________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 | 20110000814
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He provides his DD Form 214 and a Certificate of Training. He provides a Certificate of Training which shows he completed the Sniper Course 4-70 on 8 August 1969 at the Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000817
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) is awarded to members who have served in direct support of OIF. The available evidence supports the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show his service in Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 12f of his DD Form 214 the entry "0000 00 00" and adding the entry "0000 10 23"; b. adding...