ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110007936
The applicant states that he served under the last name of Mi--ie--cz; however, in 1974 he had his last name changed to McKay and he desires to have his DD Form 214 corrected to prove his service and for his family records. He had served 6 months of ACDUTRA and his DD Form 214 reflects his last name as Mi--ie--cz. __________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110007939
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general under honorable conditions discharge. He states that he was told at the time of his discharge that if he stayed out of trouble for six months his discharge would be changed to a general discharge. The board of officers recommended the applicant be discharged from the service because of undesirable habits or traits of character and that he be issued an undesirable discharge certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110007943
The applicant provides his DD Form 214. The applicant requests his date of induction, his enlisted service number, and his Army Good Conduct Medal be added to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 1 July 1969. The applicant had two periods of active service, the first as an enlisted Soldier and the second as a commissioned officer, for which he was issued two separate DD Forms 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110007947
She provides her reissued DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), three military medical documents, a Chatt-Flint Mental Health/Mental Retardation/Substance Abuse Services client history, and a DA Form 3822-R (Report of Mental Status Evaluation). A DA Form 4856 (General Counseling Form), dated 3 April 1990, indicated she was being recommended for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) due to being a disciplinary problem...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110007949
He submitted a letter from the USPS, dated 29 July 2010, which stated that his DD Form 214 for the period 1997 to 1998 showed his character of service as "uncharacterized" and in order for the period of such service to be counted towards his retirement computation date, it must be "honorable." Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) states a DD Form 214 is a summary of a Soldiers most recent period of continuous active duty. _____________x__________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110007951
The applicant states: * his Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) rated him zero percent for knee pain * his disability was determined not to have resulted from armed conflict or instrumentality of war * he is disabled according to the terms of Title 42, U.S. Code, Section 12101 (42 U.S.C. An individual, to be found unfit by reason of physical disability, must be unable to perform the duties of his/her office, grade, rank or rating. He was evaluated for knee pain, migraines, insomnia, psoriasis,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110007954
The applicant's request that his record be corrected to show he applied for and the Army approved transferring his benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his dependents prior to his retirement from active duty on 31 August 2009 has been carefully considered and found to have merit. In view of the fact that information on transfer guidance was not fully understood prior to his retirement, it would serve the interest of equity and fairness to correct his record to reflect he applied to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110007955
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he elected to decline participation in the Survivor Benefit Program (SBP) at the time of his retirement on 8 July 2010. The applicant was born on 8 July 1950 and he was serving in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) when he received his 20-year letter and submitted his DD Form 1883 on 18 December 1991 in which he elected full spouse coverage under option C (immediate coverage). Based on the foregoing, there is insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110007956
On the same date, the FSM completed an SGLV 8286 wherein he elected SGLI coverage in the amount of $100,000.00. Since the SGLV 8286 completed and signed by the FSM on 11 February 2009 did not serve to increase his coverage amount, but only to update his beneficiaries, the $100,000.00 of SGLI coverage remained in effect. The evidence of records shows when the FSM completed his initial SGLV 8286 in November 2008 he elected SGLV coverage in the amount of $100,000.00 and named his sister and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110007957
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 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 March 1946; and, for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110007963
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. c. Despite the absence of the unit commander's recommendation for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) at the time of the applicant's separation processing, based on the available evidence, it would be appropriate to award the applicant this medal. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110007966
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect a separation code of KGM (Accept Commission or Warrant in the Army) and a Reentry (RE) Code of 1. 2. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes provides, in pertinent part, that enlisted personnel who are discharged to accept a commission in the Army will be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16-1a and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110007969
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 25 April 1988, the applicant was notified of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. On 25 May 1988, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110007970
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Purple Heart for a shrapnel wound he received in Cambodia during the Vietnam War. The applicant states he received a shrapnel wound to his left wrist while serving on active duty in Cambodia during the Vietnam War. _______ _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 | 20110007971
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components Enlistment Program) covers eligibility criteria, policies, and procedures for enlistment processing into the Regular Army, U.S. Army Reserve, and Army National Guard and includes a list of Armed Forces RE codes: a. RE-1 applies to persons completing an initial term of active service who are fully qualified when last separated. They are required...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110007972
On 10 December 1964, the applicant's commander initiated a request to discharge the applicant for unsuitability under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unsuitability). He was diagnosed with a character and behavior disorder by a military psychiatrist and he was discharged for unsuitability due to a character and behavior disorder with a general discharge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110007978
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 9 September 2010, from his official military personnel file (OMPF) and restoration of rank and pay grade of sergeant (SGT), E-5, with back pay. If his request is subsequently denied by the ADRB, he may petition the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110007982
Special Court-Martial Order Number 10, dated 9 February 2001, shows the sentence as modified by the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals was affirmed and that portion of the sentence pertaining to confinement had been served. It shows the appellate review was completed and the bad conduct discharge was ordered executed. While the applicant contends that he was set up by CID, that the ruling was unfair, and that he committed no wrong, he provided no evidence to support these contentions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110007984
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 10 February 1970, to show that he: * held the rank of specialist four (SP4) and pay grade E-4 * was discharged in 1972 * completed 24 months of active duty (AD) service; 12 of those months in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) * was awarded two awards of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) 2. The applicant's record contains and he submitted a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110007987
The applicant requests correction of his records to show the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. The applicant's request for award of the Purple Heart based on wounds he received while in the RVN has been carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110007988
Item 17 (Civilian Education and Military Schools) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) does not show completion of airborne training. In the absence of additional documentary evidence such as official orders, a certificate of completion, a diploma, award of the "P" skill qualification identifier, or performance of a combat jump, there is insufficient evidence to grant the applicant relief in this case. _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110007997
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. However, there is no evidence of record and he did not submit any evidence that shows his hearing loss was the result of hostile action. The Board wants the applicant and all others concerned to know this action in no way diminishes the sacrifices made by him in service to our Nation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008000
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his last name as "M____n." The evidence of record shows his last name consistently appeared as "M____sen" on every document in his available service personnel records throughout his period of service. Evidence clearly shows he did not legally change his name until nearly 7 years after his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008004
However, his DD Form 214 shows he entered the service on 22 August 1969 instead of 19 August 1969. The regulation in effect at the time provided that a DD Form 214 would be issued for each period of active duty and that a DD Form 214 would be issued for immediate reenlistments. The applicant's contention that his DD Form 214 for the period ending 22 August 1972 should be corrected to show he entered active duty on 19 August 1969 has been noted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008010
The applicant provides his DD Form 214. 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. * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * DD Form 1584 (National Agency Check Request) * DA Form 428 (Application for Identification Card) * reassignment,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008011
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant has provided documents showing his DOB as 10 August 1941 and his last name as ******k. 5. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document along with his application will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008012
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110008012 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that her date of rank (DOR) for appointment to the rank of chief warrant officer two (CW2) be changed to 14 August 2007. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing she was promoted to and granted Federal recognition in the rank of CW2, effective and with a date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008015
The law limits eligibility to transfer unused benefits to those members of the Armed Forces who are serving on active duty or as a member of the Selected Reserve on or after 1 August 2009. b. the applicant is eligible to transfer benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill TEB Program to his dependents because he left the service within 90 days of the implementation of the program. The evidence of record shows the applicant retired from active duty on 31 October 2009, which is within 90 days of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008018
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His periods of service qualify him for award of the Kosovo Campaign Medal and correction of 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: a. adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Army Achievement Medal, NATO Medal (2nd Award), and Kosovo Campaign Medal with one bronze service star; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008027
The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not show he was honorably released from active duty on 11 August 1962. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was released from active duty and returned to the control of the WYARNG on 11 August 1962. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 13a of his DD Form 214 to show "HONORABLE."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008028
However, his record contains a duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 4 May 1967 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability) by reason of unfitness with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions and issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. This regulation also prescribed that an undesirable discharge was normally issued unless the particular circumstances warranted a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008030
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal and Kuwait Liberation Medal. The applicant provides 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 item 12f of his DD Form 214 the entry "01 02 28" and replacing it with "01 06 22"; b. adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008032
The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to at least a general discharge. The applicant's military records are not available for review. Discharges under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 are voluntary requests for discharge for the good of the service, in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008042
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was honorably discharged. The applicant states, in effect: * his NGB Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) shows he was honorably discharged * he wants to reenter the military; he never wanted to leave * he was rushed back because of his medical condition * he served honorably 3. The DD Form 214 he received shows he was released from ADT and discharged...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008043
His official military personnel file does not contain any flight records or orders for award of the Air Medal. U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided guidelines for award of the Air Medal. However, there is no corroborating evidence in the applicant's official military personnel file or in ADCARS that shows he was awarded the Air Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008044
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. Based on a preponderance of the evidence, the applicant meets the criteria for the award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 23 January 1970; and c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008048
His DD Form 214 and DA Form 24 (Service Record) both cover his active duty service from 29 September 1961 through 6 October 1964 and are the only documents that contains his SSN. This Record of Proceedings will be filed in his military records so a record of his SSN will be on hand. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110008048 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110008048 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008051
He submitted a Purple Heart Certificate, dated 9 October 1970, that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 8 October 1970. There are no general orders in his service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 24 of his DD Form 214 to add: * Purple Heart * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * RVN Gallantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008060
The applicant requests his record be corrected to reflect 20 years of qualifying service for retirement and eligibility for non-regular Reserve retirement. The record contains an NGB Form 22B (Army National Guard Retirement Points History Statement) completed on the applicant on 7 December 2006 that shows he earned a total of 13 years, 10 months, and 22 days of creditable military service for retirement purposes during his ARNG service between 9 December 1971 and 15 March 2007. The opinion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008065
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that service in the Persian Gulf War is recognized by award of the SWASM to Army members who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the designated area on or after 2 August 1990. The regulation also states that for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, the statement "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD-YYYYMMDD)"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008067
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show he served 2 years, 4 months, and 25 days of net service instead of 2 years, 2 months, and 2 days. The only record available to this Board is the applicant's DD Form 214. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he enlisted in the Regular Army and entered AD on 11 December 1951 and he was honorably discharged on 5 May 1954, a period of 2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008069
There are no orders for the Bronze Star Medal in the available records. In support of his claim, he provided a Bronze Star Medal Citation for meritorious service for the period 9 April 1969 to 9 February 1970. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Bronze Star Medal is awarded in a time of war for heroism and for meritorious achievement or service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008073
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20100018288 on 22 March 2011. The previous Record of Proceedings concluded the applicant was not entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to add the NUC because he was not assigned or attached to the HQ, III MAF during the period that unit was awarded the NUC (6 May 1965 - 30 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008078
The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSN was listed as "05X-XX-04XX" on various documents during 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110008078 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008085
The opinion states that based on information provided by the applicant and DFAS and in view of the facts surrounding the applicant's debt collection, the recommendation is that the Army Board for Correction of Military Records support the applicant's request and stop collection for overpayment of BAH while deployed and to reimburse him for payments already made. Based on the foregoing, his records should be corrected to show he was authorized BAH up to the date of his release from active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008088
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 12 March 2003 to show: * rank and pay grade of private first class (PFC)/E-3 * Sapper Leader Course * Army Achievement Medal * Afghanistan Campaign Medal * Sapper Tab 2. The applicant's DD Form 214 does not show service in Afghanistan. Evidence of records shows that the applicant had successfully completed the sapper Leader Course.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008096
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the ending period 2 November 2003 to show the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM). The applicant's military service records do not contain documentation showing award of the GWOTEM or the GWOTSM. Army Regulation 635-5 states, in item 18, for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008099
c. the applicant's available medical records do not show he suffered a combat wound or injury or that he was treated for a combat wound or injury. d. regrettably, notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity, in the absence of additional documentation that conclusively shows that the applicant sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action, that he was treated by medical personnel for those wounds or injuries, and that this treatment was made a matter of official record, there is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008101
He also states that upon completion of his active duty service he was awarded the ARCOM and the DA Form 638-1 (Recommendation for Award) documenting this award also shows he had been previously awarded the CIB. There are no orders or other documents in the applicants NPRC file that show he was ever recommended for or awarded the ARCOM or the CIB by proper authority while serving on active duty. He provides extract from another applicant's ABCMR Record of Proceedings which shows, in part,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008103
A special statement, dated 4 August 1968, indicates the applicant was absent without leave (AWOL) on 3 August 1968 and AWOL for 1 and 1/2 hours on 4 August 1968. The psychiatrist stated: * the applicant had been seen by him on multiple occasions * the applicant had a basic character and behavior disorder * this condition was not amenable to hospitalization, treatment in the military setting, disciplinary action, training or reclassification to another type of duty * there were no...