ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008248
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the narrative reason for his separation as hardship instead of the reason currently shown. It provides that veterans who enlisted after September 7, 1980, or who entered active duty after 16 October 1981, must have served 24 continuous months or the full period for which they were called to active duty in order to be eligible. Nevertheless, the evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008249
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was discharged due to his mental health. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged for failure to meet performance standards while in an entry-level status. His narrative reason for separation was assigned based on his inability to meet the standards for successful completion of basic training under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008252
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 11 March 1983, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed his discharge under other than honorable conditions. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008254
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show his rank as first lieutenant. The applicant states: * he signed an Office of Strategic Services (OSS) contract that promised him the rank of first lieutenant * he was given an intelligence quotient (IQ) test, physical exam, 3 months of schooling, and 6 months of Army training * he fulfilled all the OSS requirements and functioned as an officer on the Ledo Road * he had an opportunity to be an officer through the Officer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008257
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of 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 | 20110008259
The applicant submitted an application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) requesting a review of his discharge. Chapter 10 provides that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, at the time the applicant was discharged an undesirable discharge was considered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008260
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his home of record as Texas. There is no evidence in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) that shows his home of record at the time of his entry into active duty as Texas. However, if the applicant has or can obtain a copy of his orders to active duty showing a home of record other than New York, he may submit another application for reconsideration.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008261
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). There are no orders or any other evidence in his official military personnel file (OMPF) that show he was awarded or recommended for the ARCOM. There are no orders or any other evidence in his OMPF and he provided none that shows he was awarded or recommended for the ARCOM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008262
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her basic training information and all unit awards awarded to the 94th General Hospital, Seagoville, TX, as a result of the unit's activation for Operation Iraqi Freedom. In addition, there are no provisions for adding awards to the DD Form 214 which were awarded or for which a Soldier qualified after the Soldier was released from active duty. _______ _ X_______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008266
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. He again applied for CRSC for myocardial infarction and on 29 May 2009, his request was denied because his disability could not be related to a combat-related situation. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1413a (CRSC) provides that eligible members are those retirees who have 20 years of service for retired pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008272
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * Awards of the Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge, two awards of the Army Commendation Medal, and Australian Jump Wings * 12 months of foreign service in Iraq * 12 jumps 2. With respect to the Australian jump wings, there is no evidence in the applicant's records and the applicant did not provide evidence that shows he was awarded a foreign award or that such...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008273
The applicant states he served in Afghanistan but it is not on his DD Form 214. He served in Afghanistan during a qualifying period for award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal and he participated in one campaign during this period. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 as follows: * adding to item 13 the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze service star * adding to item 18 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008277
BOARD DATE: 25 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110008277 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110008277 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110008277 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008280
His military service records do not contain any orders awarding him the AM. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 9 April 1969 through 19 November 1970; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008284
Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is 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 | 20110008287
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart based on a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for a TBI. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008289
The applicant states the FSMs correct DOB is 20 October 1930, not 20 December 1930. The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, the FSM's DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his DOB as 20 October 1930.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008294
Separation proceedings may not be initiated under this chapter until the Soldier has been given a reasonable opportunity to meet the body fat standards, as reflected in counseling or personnel records. Chapter 12 states that a Soldier who has completed 20 but less than 30 years of active federal service in the U.S. Armed Forces may be retired at his or her request. The applicant contends that he should have received full separation pay when he was discharged from the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008296
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He states his DD Form 214 shows SSN "XXX-56-XXXX," but it is actually "XXX-50-XXXX." Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "XXX-56-XXXX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008297
The applicant's records do not contain a separation packet; however, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged UOTHC on 29 December 1978 under the provisions of paragraph 14-33b(1), Army Regulation 635-200. There is no record the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board seeking a discharge upgrade during that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008299
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect his new legally changed name and to correct his race to reflect he is a Moorish-American. 2. 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. However, at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008300
The evidence of record shows at the time of the applicant's enlistment, at the time of release from active duty, and during the time that he served in the USAR he used the SSN that is listed on 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110008300 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008301
He had served 1 year, 7 months and 6 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD reflects that his DOB is 17 July 1950 and his blood type is A Neg. 4. Accordingly, his DD Form 214 should be corrected at this time. Therefore, absent official evidence to establish his blood type, it must be presumed that the evidence contained in his records is correct and that there is insufficient evidence to justify changing his blood type on his DD Form 214 at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008302
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His service record does not include evidence which shows he deployed to Afghanistan. His DD Form 214 also shows he was awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal with one bronze service star for his deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008303
The preponderance of evidence in this case does not show he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. If the applicant can provide corroborating evidence to show he was wounded as a result of enemy action and treated for those wounds (e.g., service medical records) he may request reconsideration. _______ _ 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 | 20110008306
The applicant requests he be issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) which shows his awards and decorations for his Vietnam service. Department of the Army General Order Number 8, dated 1974, awarded all personnel assigned to the United States Army Vietnam from 8 February 1962 through 28 March 1973 the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008307
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his discharge be upgraded to honorable (HD). The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008309
The applicant requests correction of his social security number (SSN) shown in item 32 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The available evidence of record shows that at the time of the applicant's induction and at the time of his release from active duty he was assigned and served under the Army service number listed on his DD Form 214. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected at this time to show his SSN as "X9X-XX-XXXX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008314
Orders D-09-856118, issued by the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Command, St. Louis, dated 1 September 1998, honorably discharged the applicant from the USAR, effective 1 September 1998 under the provision of Army Regulation 135-175 (Separation of Officers). Army Regulation 135-180 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Non-regular Service), paragraph 2-1a, states that to be eligible for retired pay an individual does not need to have a military status at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008318
The applicant requests that item 25 (Separation Authority) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he was discharged in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations), paragraph 5-13 (Separation because of personality disorder) vice paragraph 5-17 (Other Designated Physical or Mental Conditions). This form also contains the following entries: * Item 24 (Character of Service) Under Honorable Conditions (General) * Item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008324
It shows he enlisted for training in military occupational specialty (MOS) 95B (MP) and assignment with the Berlin Brigade. Subsequent to his entrance on active duty, he was issued an ID Card while assigned to a unit stationed for duty in Berlin on 12 June 1973, and he provides evidence showing he was still assigned for duty in Berlin in connection with the Occupation of Berlin on 20 February 1974. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008325
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows his last name consistently appeared as "Rxxxxxxs" on every document in his personnel records throughout both periods of his service. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document which confirms his correct name will be filed in his official military personnel file (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008328
The applicant provides: * a note from the 1st Battalion Aid Station * his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States of America) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His military service records are not available to the Board for review. _______ _ _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 | 20110008333
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a general discharge (GD). The applicant's military record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 7 March 1984. On 5 November 1993, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with a UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008336
He states, in effect, his DD Form 214 does not show all the awards he received and his awards were never issued to him. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the AGCM based on completion of a qualifying period of active Federal service and 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 AGCM (1st Award) for the period 29...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008342
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was honorably discharged due to medical reasons. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate at the time of the applicants discharge. There is no evidence in the available record, nor has the applicant submitted any evidence showing he was hospitalized with a head injury during the times he was charged with being AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008344
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. The applicant received orders transferring him to Fort Benning, Georgia with a report date of 26 December 1972; however, he failed to report as ordered and was reported as being AWOL from 26 December 1972 until he was returned to military control on 26 February 1973. An undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate at the time of the applicant's discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008345
Officers nominated to meet a General Officer Federal Recognition Board (GOFRB) may be nominated for one of two qualifications: * General Officer of the Line (GOL) - officers carrying a GOL qualification may serve in a variety of billets/positions, such as commander, chief of staff, and staff/command positions * Adjutant General Corps (AGC) - officers carrying an AGC qualification may only serve as TAG or AAG of a State National Guard 16. He requested the applicant be transferred to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008350
Item 33 (Promotions and Reductions) shows he was promoted to specialist four (SP4)/E-4), on 26 October 1967, and that this is the highest rank he attained while serving on active duty. The applicants Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of any documents indicating that he was recommended for promotion to SGT/E-5 by any of his unit commanders or by a promotion selection board, or that he was ever promoted to that rank by proper authority while serving on active duty. Absent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008354
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to honorable and his social security number (SSN) be corrected on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). On 12 April 1973, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. _______ _ _X______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008357
The applicant states when the FSM was transferred to the Retired Reserve in 1997 he should have turned in a DD Form 1883 (SBP Election Certificate), but he elected to wait until he was 60 years of age. On 14 October 1997, by memorandum, the USAR issued the FSM a Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 (15-year letter). This memorandum notified the FSM that he had completed at least 15 years of qualifying service and would be eligible for retired pay upon application at age 60.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008358
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general discharge. The applicant was convicted by a special court-martial which was warranted by the gravity of the offenses charged at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008360
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of any documents or records showing the applicant was ever recommended for or awarded the PH or a valor award by proper authority while serving in the RVN. It states the PH is awarded to members wounded in action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008364
He did not want to get out of the Army. On 7 May 1973, the separation authority approved his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 and directed he receive a DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge). However, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 29 December 1976 that shows: * he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008366
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110008366 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence in the available records to show he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008367
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 13 (Employment SSN) of the applicant's DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 15 July 1966, shows his SSN as 234-xx-xxxx. This document contains his signature. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his SSN as 289-xx-xxxx. 8.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008369
The applicant requests upgrade of his dishonorable discharge to an honorable discharge. On 6 September 1979 the applicant was discharged from the Regular Army with a dishonorable discharge. The applicant's contention that he was experimenting with drugs would have been considered and conclusively adjudicated at his court-martial and in the appellate process.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008370
The applicant provides: * a DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report), dated 12 October 2007 * Orders 225-802, dated 13 August 2010, issued by the Tennessee Army National Guard (TNARNG), Joint Force Headquarters (JFH) * Orders, 242-800, and Orders, 242-802, both dated 30 August 2010, issued by TNARNG, JFH * an ARNG Position and Paragraph Number sheet for CW5 * an NGB Form 89 (Proceedings of a Federal Recognition Examining Board), dated 12 August 2010 * an NGB memorandum,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008373
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her deployment and awards for Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm from 16 January to 23 April 1991. Item 18 of her DD Form 214 should also be corrected to show the entry "SERVICE IN SOUTHWEST ASIA FROM 19910120 - 19910423." Unfortunately, item 17 of her DA Form 2-1 is the only available evidence of record showing the applicant's completed military education.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008378
The applicant contends that his first DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his correct last name because he was drafted under the wrong name resulting in his losing credit for the service he completed. The evidence of record clearly shows that the OTAG directed in 1964, while the applicant was still on active duty, that all of his military records be amended to show his last name as he now claims is correct. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...