ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005950
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that he be awarded the Purple Heart. 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 | 20110005951
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his rank as a first sergeant (1SG) instead of a master sergeant (MSG). Chapter 12 of that regulation provides that noncommissioned officers holding the grade of MSG at retirement, whose records show successful service as a 1SG, will be placed on the Retired List in the tile grade First Sergeant. The only criteria for such placement on the retired list is that the Soldier...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005956
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy and criteria concerning individual military awards. Official orders on file announcing his award of the BSM w/"V" Device confirm the applicant was wounded in action while serving in the RVN on 29 June 1968. 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 being wounded in action in the Republic of Vietnam on 29 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005957
DoDI 6000.13, paragraph 6.1.2.2.2 states credit for master's and doctorate degrees in a health profession other than medicine and dentistry, whether it is the primary degree or an additional advanced degree, shall be awarded based on actual full-time equivalent education up to two years for a master's degree and up to four years for a doctorate. Further, DOD constructive service credit policy outlined in DODI 6000.13, while providing for award of constructive service credit for advanced...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005961
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 3 August 1994 to show the award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. The applicant's enlisted service record is not available for review; however, his interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS) file contains Permanent Orders 302-023, issued by Third Army, U.S. Army Central Area Support Group Qatar, dated 3 November 2011, that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005962
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. 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 2 June 1951 and on 1 July 1951; b. adding to item 27 of his DD Form 214 the: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005963
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) for the period of service ending on 10 December 1970 shows in: a. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Purple Heart to a member of the Armed Force or any civilian national of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005964
The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice)) from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). On 10 April 2007, while the applicant was serving as a sergeant/E-5 (SGT/E-5) at Fort Eustis, Virginia, he was notified that his commander was considering whether he should be punished under Article 15 of the UCMJ for violating a lawful general regulation by wrongfully fraternizing with a lower enlisted Soldier. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005965
However, there is a DD Form 214 on file that shows the applicant received a UD on 18 March 1969. The separation authority could issue an honorable discharge (HD) or general discharge (GD) under honorable conditions if warranted by the member's overall record of service; however, a UD was normally considered appropriate for members separating under these provisions. There is no evidence on file and the applicant has failed to provide any evidence to support this claim.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005967
The applicant requests correction of his Army National Guard (ARNG) records to show: * he was branch transferred from Armor to Military Intelligence in October 2007 * he was promoted from first lieutenant (1LT) to captain (CPT) in June 2009 2. The applicant states: * his promotion packet was improperly handled and his branch transfer in 2007 was not processed correctly * he was eligible for promotion to CPT in June 2009 and his promotion packet was submitted in March 2009 * no action was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005973
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, stated a general discharge was a separation from the Army under 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 | 20110005974
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from "spouse" to "former spouse" within 1 year of his divorce. The applicant contends his records should be corrected to show he changed his SBP coverage from "spouse" to "former spouse" coverage pursuant to his divorce decree. He did not submit a change in SBP election from "spouse" to "former spouse" coverage within 1 year of his divorce.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005977
The applicant states he was awarded the CIB at a firebase in Vietnam. His unit was cited for award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation while he was assigned to the unit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the CIB, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005981
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 10 March 2005 to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) for former wartime service (FWTS), 25th Infantry Division combat patch, and any other awards not listed to which he is authorized, to include consideration for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005983
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 27 February 1999 to show the actual amount of time he held his military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B (infantryman). His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II) shows he completed the U.S. Army Infantry Training Basic Course in 13 weeks and he was awarded MOS 11B. His DD Form 214 for the period ending 27 February 1999 show he served 3 years, 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005984
The applicant requests to add military occupational specialty (MOS) 18B2V (Special Forces Weapons Sergeant) to item 11 (Primary Specialty) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). He states he completed the required training for MOS 18B; however, an administrative error occurred in which MOS 11B2V (Infantryman) was listed in item 11 of his DD Form 214. The evidence shows he successfully completed all the requirements for award of MOS 18B2V; however, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110005990
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1 shows that the 32nd Armor Regiment, 3rd Armored Division was cited twice for the Belgian Fourragere, for the period 3 through 13 September 1945 and on 20 December 1945, by Headquarters, Department of the Army, General Orders Number 43, dated 1950. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006005
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 22 April 2011 to show his foreign service from 9 April 2010 to 27 November 2010 and that he was assigned to a hostile fire/imminent danger pay (HF/IDP) area. The regulation provides that for: * Item 12f, enter the total amount of foreign service completed during the period covered by the DD Form 214 * Item 18, for a Reserve Soldier ordered to active duty and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006014
The applicant requests amendment of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) in lieu of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states service members qualified for the GWOTEM by reason of service between 19 March 2003 and 28 February 2005, in an area for which the ICM was subsequently authorized, will remain qualified for that medal. Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006015
The applicant requests, in effect, his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general or an honorable discharge. On 10 October 1969, the applicant 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 court-martial. On 30 October 1969, he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006018
On 4 April 1969, the U.S. Army Field Artillery Center, Fort Sill, OK, published Special Orders Number 94 ordering his separation from the Regular Army, effective 25 April 1969. (2) If the grade at the time of separation is not permanent, the permanent grade, date of appointment, and date of rank, if different from date of appointment will be entered in item 30. c. Item 30 is used to complete entries too long for their respective blocks and/or as a cross-reference. However, on 19 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006020
He provided a certificate showing he was awarded the NATO Medal for service with NATO on Operations relating to the Former Yugoslavia during the period August 1996 through February 1997. However, while the applicant's records and DFAS records do not conclusively show the exact dates he was deployed to Bosnia, the preponderance of evidence indicates he was in Bosnia/Croatia during the period of August 1996 to February 1997. The applicant provided a certificate showing he was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006025
He submitted a certificate, dated 15 October 1970, accompanied by a citation, which shows he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in ground operations against hostile forces in Vietnam from November 1969 to November 1970. There is no evidence in the available records that show the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. In the absence of orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006029
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 Bronze Star Medal and any other awards to which he is entitled. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * National Guard Bureau Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * Bronze Star Medal Certificate * list of unit awards for the 158th Aviation Battalion CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006030
The applicant requests on his DD Form 149 and attached post-it notes correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 19 April 1972 to show the Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), DD Forms 214, and other documents in his military records containing an SSN show his SSN as XX8-XX-XXXX. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006031
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant's official records do not contain orders awarding her the ARCOM during any period of her 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 | 20110006052
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant states he was exposed to Iraqi chemical nerve agents on multiple occasions during combat operations in Operation Desert Storm. _______ _ __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 | 20110006056
The Standard Form (SF) 88 (Report of Medical Examination) prepared for his examination shows in item 5 (Purpose of Examination) the entry "Separation under AR [Army Regulation] 635-200 [Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel], chapter 13 [Separation for Unsuitability]." On 1 September 1981, the separation authority ordered the applicant's discharge in absentia and directed the applicant be issued an under other than honorable conditions discharge. c. Paragraph 3-7b states that a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006059
On 17 December 1987, the applicant's commander notified him that action was being initiated to separate him under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) based on his being a second time drug offender. The commander advised the applicant of his right to: * consult with counsel * obtain copies of documents that would be sent to the separation authority supporting the proposed separation action * request a hearing before an administrative separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006061
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was promoted to sergeant first class, pay grade E-7 and retired in such grade. Orders Number 73-25, U.S. Total Army Personnel command, dated 24 May 1994, promoted the applicant to sergeant first class (SFC), pay grade E-7, with an effective date and date of rank of 1 July 1994. a. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show he was promoted to SFC, pay grade E-7 and retired in such grade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006062
He states, in effect, that he signed a DA Form 4991-R (Declination of Continued Service Statement) which stipulated that following separation he would be prohibited to apply for reentry into the Active Army for a period of at least 93 days if separated at his normal expiration term of service (ETS) date, and at least 2 years if voluntarily separated before ETS under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations), paragraph 16. His DD Form 214 shows: * his service was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006063
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he served more than 180 days of active service. The available evidence clearly shows the applicant entered active duty on 25 June 2002 and was discharged on 22 November 2002. There is no available evidence of record showing he had any other creditable active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006067
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve and entitled to retired pay at age 60. In July 1997, he contacted the 75th Division Headquarters in Houston, TX, He expressed his interest in a vacant CSM position there and he attended drills with the unit in Waco and Houston from 19 July through October 1997. c. On 20 January 1998, he contacted Master Sergeant (MSG) D____, 87th Division Headquarters, in reference to orders he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006071
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her husband's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his award of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). The applicant states the FSM served in Thailand from 27 August to 3 December 1962 and when he requested his medals and awards in 2006 he was informed that he was entitled to the VSM; however, it was never added to his record. Army Regulation 600-8-22...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006080
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110006080 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 29 November 1977, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006083
Counsel states: * the applicant suffered from PTSD during his military service * the applicant's disability should have been referred to the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) * a medical evaluation board (MEB)/physical evaluation board (PEB) would have found him unfit due to PTSD * he would have received a disability rating of 50 percent * the applicant fought as an infantryman in Afghanistan * on 10 September 2005, the applicant's platoon was attacked by rocket-propelled grenades...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006085
The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * Item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 31 October 1968 through 3 August 1969 * Item 38 (Record of Assignments) that during his tour of duty in the RVN he was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division * Item 38 he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service * Item 40 (Wounds) he sustained a fragmentation wound to his left leg on 2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006089
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. The applicant contends that his general discharge should be upgraded to honorable because he served his time and he paid his dues. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant had completed his active duty service obligation and he was transferred to the USAR to complete the remaining portion of his service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006090
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * Army Achievement Medal (AAM) * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Iraq Campaign Medal * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge * Combat Action Badge (CAB) * All awards pertaining to his deployment in Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) in 2003 2. All requests must...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006093
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 reflect award of Combat Infantryman Badge. 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 | 20110006094
The applicant requests change of his undesirable discharge to a medical discharge. The applicant's request for change of his undesirable discharge to a medical discharge was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. ____________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 | 20110006095
This memorandum confirmed the applicant had been selected for promotion to CPT with a promotion eligibility date of 18 August 2008. This official states if the applicant was promotion eligible upon release of the promotion list the earliest date he could have been promoted was 30 June 2008, the date he was assigned to a CPT position; however, orders were published promoting him on the date the Flag action was lifted. It states in the case of unit officers the effective date and date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006098
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect the second digit of his social security number (SSN) as "5" instead of "6." The applicant states his DD Form 214 incorrectly reflects the second digit of his SSN as "6" instead of "5." A review of his records shows that only two documents are contained in his official records (other than the DD Form 214) that contain the applicant's SSN, the DA Form 3027...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006103
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) sets forth the policies and procedures for enlisted personnel separations. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record was satisfactory but not so meritorious as to warrant an HD; c. a UOTHC discharge is issued when there is one or more acts or omissions that constitute a significant departure...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006107
The applicant's NPRC file does not include any documents to show the applicant's USAR service. b. Paragraph 5-9 provides for award of the KSM and it states that the KSM is awarded for service in Korea between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954 and that a bronze service star is authorized with this award for each campaign a member was credited with participating in while serving in the ROK. However, in the event the applicant was seeking award of the ARCAM, the evidence of record does not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006108
The applicant requests that records be corrected to reflect his correct date of birth (DOB) of 21 April 1943. The applicant states that his records incorrectly reflect that his DOB is 21 April 1942; however, his DOB is 21 April 1943. The evidence of record shows the applicant's DOB from the time of his enlistment until his retirement was 21 April 1942.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006109
Therefore, he is not entitled to have his record corrected 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. deleting C Battery, 6th Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment, USAREUR E7 from item 7 of his DD Form 214; b. adding Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 6th Battalion, 14th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Division, USAREUR E7 to item 9 of his DD Form 214; c. awarding him the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006111
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable or a general discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. His records show he was 27 years old at the time of his discharge from the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006120
Counsel states: * the applicant was promoted to SPC/E-4 in Iraq, but the paperwork supporting this promotion did not follow him to Fort Hood, TX, after he was wounded in combat * the rear detachment did not follow through to obtain the necessary paperwork for this promotion * his chain of command failed to ensure he received appropriate counseling and treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) which ultimately led to substance abuse * his chain of command took nonjudicial punishment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006123
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 Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge. 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 official orders or other documentary evidence such as operation reports, after action reports, valor awards, witness statements, or any...