ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006402
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he was shot during combat in Vietnam but he was not awarded the Purple Heart. Notwithstanding his sincerity, in the absence of official documentary evidence such as operation orders, morning reports, after action reports, official orders to corroborate the events that led to his alleged injury, or additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006403
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This spelling of his last name is consistent with the spelling of his last name on all official military records throughout his 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 | 20110006404
BOARD DATE: 20 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110006404 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * she was promoted to pay grade E-6 while she was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) on 1 October 2004 * she was honorably discharged from the USMC on 25 May 2005 * she enlisted in the Nevada Air National Guard (NVANG) in September 2006 and was demoted to pay grade E-5 due to being out of the service for over 1 year * she enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006406
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. The record of trial was forwarded to The Judge Advocate General of the Army for review by the U.S. Army Court of Military Review. The evidence of record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 5 July 1978, and he cited his DOB as 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006407
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the Good Conduct Medal, Army Achievement Medal (AAM), North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal, and certificates of appreciation and achievement be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006408
They state that a member on active duty is entitled to travel and transportation allowances to a home selected by the member from the last PDS upon retirement. Evidence of record shows the applicant retired on 29 February 2004. There is no evidence and he did not provide any to show that even if he had submitted his request for an extension of his travel entitlement in a timely manner, he would have been granted that extension given the fact that he had already been granted five...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006409
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-212, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel for unfitness and unsuitability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006410
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The record does include a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows the applicant was discharged 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006412
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Army Commendation Medal with V Device * 2 Overseas Service Bars * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) 4. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006414
The applicant states: a. she should have been medically retired due to disability instead of simply receiving an honorable discharge; b. during her enlistment processing, she contracted for the "training of choice" enlistment option in military occupational specialty (MOS) 43E (Parachute Rigger); c. "hypothyroidism" was the only existing medical condition identified upon her entry on active duty; d. during her fifth week of initial entry training while in jump training, she suffered a hip...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006417
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this award. There is no evidence in the available record and he has not provided any evidence showing he was awarded the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006418
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110006418 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006419
There is no evidence in the available record showing he was awarded or recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal or Army Commendation Medal. His record is void of any evidence and he has not provided any evidence showing he was awarded or recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal and Army Commendation Medal in orders. _______X_ _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006422
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006433
In a letter, dated 1 March 2011, he states: * he was court-martialed 31 years ago when he was 24 years old * the Army still had confidence in him since he was sent to Fort Dix to train new recruits * he did not challenge the label "Bad Conduct" at the time of his discharge because he did not realize how far-reaching and damaging it would prove to be * he did not know a bad conduct discharge was the same as a dishonorable discharge * he is looking for employment and the phrase "Bad Conduct"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006435
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Kuwait Liberation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal. The applicants record is void of orders or any other documents that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the Army Commendation Medal or the Army Achievement Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006436
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show the correct spelling of his first name. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. The available evidence shows he enlisted in the USAR spelling his first name as Roschus.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006437
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * award of the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal * he earned a General Education Development (GED) diploma 2. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he completed 3 years of creditable active service. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006439
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show her primary specialty as a Military Police (MP) and her last assignment as with 209th MP Company. The record contains no evidence she was ever assigned to or served with the 204th MP Company. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing on the DD Form 214 at: a. item 8a (Last Duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006444
The applicant requests correction of the WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) of his later father, a former service member's (FSM), to show award of the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Based on the FSM's award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, he is also entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006448
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. Accordingly, he was discharged under honorable conditions on 24 September 1991 under the provisions of Army regulation 635-200, chapter 13 for unsatisfactory performance. On 17 October 1996, after reviewing all of the available evidence in his case, the ADRB determined that his discharge was both proper and equitable under the circumstances and voted unanimously to deny his request for an upgrade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006453
The applicant provides copies of: * CAR eligibility requirements * NUC Citation * DA Form 1 (Morning Report) for Company E, 3d Battalion, 60th Infantry Regiment, dated 7 March 1968 * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), pages 2 and 3 * Air Medal Citation * General Orders Number 11344, Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, dated 16 December 1968 * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * History of 2d Brigade, 9th Infantry Division, five pages,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006455
The applicant requests his father's military records be corrected to show he was awarded the American Campaign Medal. __________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) AR20110006455 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110006455 2 ARMY BOARD FOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006456
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty) and National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 Report of Separation and Record of Service) to show his foreign service performed in Italy from 2002 to 2003. As a result item 12f of his DD Form 214 should be corrected accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006460
The applicant states, he was awarded the Air Medals during his service in the Republic of Vietnam; however, they are not reflected on his DD Form 214. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence upon which to base correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Air Medal (with numeral 3). 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; and b. adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006461
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * show her US Army Reserve (USAR) service * correct her reentry (RE) code 2. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows she was released from active duty (REFRAD) on 25 February 2006. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents that must be prepared for soldiers on retirement, discharge, release from active duty service, or control of the Active Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006462
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank as major/O-4. The applicant states his DD Form 214 shows his rank as captain/O-3; however, he served in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) until 1998 and his rank was that of major. His promotion to the rank of major occurred subsequent to his release from active duty and the issuance of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006463
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). There is no evidence of record showing that he had ever received any disciplinary action, or that the commander ever had any reason to deny award of the AGCM. 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 Good Conduct Medal for the period 15 August 2006 to 14 August 2009; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006467
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110006467 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows in Item 12 (Record of Service): a. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant entered active duty on 1 August 2000 and was discharged on 4 November 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006469
The regulation states, in pertinent part, that honorably discharged veterans who are not entitled to retired pay and who have received a 100 percent service-connected permanent disability rating from the DVA are entitled to an identification card with an "indefinite" expiration date giving them access to military installations to patronize exchanges, MWR facilities, and commissaries only. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 3914, provides that an enlisted member of the Army who has at least 20,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006471
He was sentenced to a reprimand, confinement for 13 years and 6 months, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and dismissal from the U.S. Army. Paragraph 118 states that an officer who has been convicted and sentenced to dismissal or dishonorable discharge will not be discharged prior to completion of appellate review without prior approval from the Commander, AHRC. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006472
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he has 20 qualifying years for Reserve retirement at age 60. His record contains a memorandum for the WIARNG G-1-Enlisted from the WIARNG Health System Services, dated 3 November 2005, which states the physical evaluation board's (PEB) determination that the applicant is unfit for duty was forwarded to that office for disposition on 29 August 2005 and requests processing of a medical discharge with an effective date of 14 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006476
The applicant requests consideration by a special selection board (SSB) for promotion to captain/pay grade O-3. At the time of the board his records were flagged for failure to conform with height/weight requirements. The reason he was not selected for promotion to captain cannot be determined because promotion boards do not divulge the reason(s) for non-selection unless the individual is not qualified due to lack of required civilian and/or military schooling.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006477
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records are not available for review. This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion in regard to the difference in the name recorded in his available military records and to satisfy his desire to have his current name documented in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006481
Counsel requests: * removal of the applicant's DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) covering the rated period 8 January 2007 through 17 August 2007 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) from his records * reinstatement to the Fiscal Year 2007 (FY07) Major (MAJ) Army Promotion List (APL), should the Board approve his request for removal of the contested OER or referral to a special selection board (SSB) for promotion consideration to MAJ 2. (1) An officer may be referred to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006483
The applicant requests, in effect, that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to show her new legal name as changed on 25 February 2011 by the Superior Court of California. She had served 3 months and 1 day of active service and her DD Form 214 issued at the time of her discharge reflects her name as Sunxxxd, Axxxa Txxxn. 3. _______ _ __x_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006485
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be changed to a medical discharge. He has submitted neither evidence nor a convincing argument to show he had any medical conditions that would have amounted to a disability separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40. _______ _ __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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006489
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to a general discharge and change of his reentry eligibility (RE) code to one that will allow him to reenter military service. On 10 April 2009, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 3, as a result of a court-martial with a bad conduct discharge. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006492
A review of her OMPF reveals the DA Form 2627 is filed in the performance section of her OMPF. On 22 March 2007, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records denied her request to transfer the Article 15 to the restricted section of her OMPF. The decision to file the original DA Form 2627 in the performance section or restricted section of the OMPF will be made by the imposing commander at the time punishment is imposed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006495
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 7 April 1972, the applicant was separated with a general discharge in pay grade E-2. 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 | 20110006496
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110006496 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was separated in the rank/grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5 (P) permanent. _______ _ _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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006498
On 13 November 2008 the applicants commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-17, due to other designated physical and mental conditions based on his making suicidal statements and the diagnosis and recommendations of mental health professionals. Pertinent Army Regulations provide that prior to discharge or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006504
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A review of the available records failed to show any evidence the applicant was recommended for or awarded the BSM for his service in Vietnam. It allows that upon the request of a Member of Congress, the Secretary concerned shall review a proposal for the award or presentation of a decoration (or the upgrading of a decoration), either for an individual or a unit, that is not otherwise authorized to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006508
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 3964, provides that retired personnel may be advanced in grade to the highest grade satisfactorily held while on active duty, as determined by the Secretary of the Army, upon completion of 30 years of service. The Army Grade Determination Board is the agency that reviews the records and/or applications for advancement on the Retired List on behalf of the Secretary for those who have attained 30 years of service. By law, retired Army personnel may be advanced in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006511
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110006511 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * item 18 of his DD Form 214 states he did not complete his first term when, in fact, he was in his second enlistment when he was discharged * he reenlisted on 19 October 2009 3. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the entry "MEMBER HAS NOT COMPLETED FIRST FULL...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006521
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he applied for the Post 9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program before he retired from active duty on 31 October 2009 in order to transfer his education benefits to his children. As such, it is particularly plausible due to his transition from the military in the August 2009 timeframe, remote out-processing, and the extensive travel with his family until August 2010 that he was unaware of the requirement to complete an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006522
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110006522 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the Purple Heart to a member of the Armed Force of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, was wounded or killed or who died or may die after being wounded in any action against an enemy of the United States. Although the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006526
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states the SSN and DOB listed on his DD Form 214 should be corrected. The DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) prepared on the applicant on 26 June 1968, upon his entry on active duty, lists his SSN using the number 3 as the last digit in item 1 (Name and SN), and lists his DOB as 23 Axxxxx xxx8 in item 6 (DOB).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006529
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show the authority and reason for separation. The authority and reason for the applicant's honorable separation (retirement) from active duty cannot be determined from the available records. The evidence of record shows the correct entry (i.e., a dashed line) was typed on Copy Number 5 of the applicant's DD Form 214 in accordance with the guidance in the governing regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110006536
He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Lacking any derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service and to correct his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him...