ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000818
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the World War II Victory Medal and Paratrooper Jump Wings. The applicant's military 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 | 20110000820
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Army Regulation 635-89, in effect at the time, prescribed criteria and procedures for the investigation of homosexual personnel and their discharge from the Army. When separation for unsuitability was warranted, an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000822
A DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States), DA Form 3286 (Statements for Reenlistment), and AE Form 1385-R (Statement), show the applicant reenlisted in the RA for a period of 4 years on 10 October 1979. a. A Standard Form 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records) and letter from the applicant show the applicant requested correction of his DD Form 214 to show his GED high school equivalency. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000824
He completed 2 years of creditable active service. The Soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, he must be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and he must actively participate in such ground combat. In the absence of official orders or other documentary evidence such as operation reports, after action reports, valor awards, witness statements, or any other evidence that conclusively shows he actively...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000826
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states his first name in item 1 of his DD Form 214 is misspelled. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the first name in item 1 of the DD Form 214 and entering "RXXXey."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000831
Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correct his records to show this award. With respect to his request to have his DD Form 214 corrected to show award of the Bronze Star Medal, there is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000832
The applicant states that: * in 1993 he was transferred to the Individual Ready Reserve * in 1996 and 1998 his military record was submitted to the Reserve Components Selection Board (RCSB) for consideration for promotion to captain * he was passed over both times due to non-completion of the Officer Advanced Course * he enlisted in the Arizona Air National Guard (AZANG) and served from November 1996 to 1999 * he was not eligible for promotion to captain in May 1998 3. An advisory opinion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000835
The applicant requests correction of his records to show 19 March 2009 as his Federal recognition date for the rank of second lieutenant (2LT); promotion to the rank of first lieutenant (1LT), effective 19 September 2010; and any back pay and allowances due as a result of these corrections. The advisory official recommended approval of the applicant's request to adjust his initial appointment date to the rank of 2LT to 19 March 2009 based on the facts that: a. his Federal Recognition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000836
There is no indication in the available record to show he received a military commission or was appointed as an Army Chaplain by a board of officers. The applicant contends he was never recognized by the Army for performing the duties of a Jewish chaplain and as a result, he should be awarded a battlefield commission of some sort for his efforts. _______ _X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000837
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 September 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110000837 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). He was never awarded an infantry MOS or assigned to an infantry unit during his service in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000840
The applicant's service record contains two signed DD Forms 93 (Record of Emergency Data). The applicant requests correction of his SSAN in Item 32 of his DD Form 214. The applicant's SSAN is XXX-XX-XXX9; however, Item 32 of his DD Form 214 shows his SSAN as XXX-XX-XXX7.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000841
The applicant requests his service through 7 February 1995 be included on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 24 September 1990. The applicant provides his: * DD Form 214 with a separation date of 17 October 1979 * DD Form 214 with a separation date of 24 September 1990 * orders for discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. This regulation stated, in pertinent part, that a DD Form 214 would be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000844
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that the record of his deceased father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show two additional awards of the Purple Heart (PH) [hereafter referred to as PH (2nd Award) and (3rd Award). The FSM's military record is not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000845
The evidence of record shows the applicant was deployed in support of operations in Somalia from 8 January through 10 May 1993 and Saudi Arabia from 29 February through 21 July 1996. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected accordingly. There is no available evidence showing the applicant serviced a qualifying period in a unit awarded the Army Superior Service Award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000848
The applicant requests correction of records to show assignment of the highest final disability rating applicable and not less than 50 percent for unfitting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) retroactive to the active duty release date. The PEB further recommended the applicant be placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. retroactively placing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000849
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * discharge proceedings * service medical records CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 19 August 1988, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000851
There is no evidence in the applicant's records that shows he was awarded the CIB or that he actually participated in active ground combat. Therefore, the evidence is insufficient to correct his record to show this badge. _______ _ _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 | 20110000855
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. He also states it would be in the interest of justice to upgrade his discharge given his undiagnosed PTSD. On 19 April 1973, after consulting with defense counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000857
The AJJSU Form 40-R (Questionnaire for Patients Admitted from Overseas) in the applicant's record shows the applicant was not wounded in action (WIA) and a DA Form 2496 (Disposition Form - Financial Statement) shows the applicant was not wounded in action due to a hostile action in the Republic of Vietnam on 21 August 1970. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. The evidence of record fails to show the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000859
The applicant requests correction of his military personnel record to show he served in Berlin, Germany from 1 March 1973 through 7 July 1976. His military personnel record contains a DA Form 4037 (Officer Record Brief). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding to item 35 of his DA Form 2-1, dated 12 September 1974, the entries: EFFECTIVE DATE DUTY MOSC PRINCIPAL DUTY ORGANIZATION AND STATION OR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000863
On 18 March 1985, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service for misconduct. On 28 March 1985, the applicant was accordingly discharged. _________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 | 20110000868
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect his date of birth (DOB) as 4 February 1944. At the time of his enlistment he indicated that his DOB was 5 February 1944. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in block 6 (Date of Birth) of his DD Form 214 that his DOB is 4 February 1944 instead of 5 February 1944.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000873
The applicant states: * He received the CIB in 1953 for his service in combat at the Punchbowl Battle * Military records for the 5th Regiment during the period 1953-1954 were lost in a fire * He should not be punished by denying him the honor he has already been awarded because his records were destroyed in the St. Louis fire 3. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000877
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 5 January 2005, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army regulation 635-200, chapter 10 and directed that he be issued an Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge. The SPD code of KFS was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000883
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 18 January 2008 to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM), and Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM) with "M" Device. His DD Form 214 for the period ending 11 September 2003 reports he served on active duty as a member of the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000889
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * three additional awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * one additional award of the Overseas Service Ribbon * award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal * award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) * award of the Parachutist Badge * service in Afghanistan in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000891
On 25 February 1982, a special court-martial convicted the applicant of wrongfully having in his possession 0.54 grams, more or less, of a habit-forming narcotic drug, heroin. Special Court-Martial Order Number 277, dated 6 November 1982, shows the sentence was affirmed. He was also convicted by a special court-martial of possessing heroin.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000903
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. However, these statements alone are insufficient as a basis to grant him award of the Purple Heart in this case. In the absence of evidence to show he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000905
The response from DFAS shows that the following was not on file: * DA Form 4240 * SBP debt * Death certificate * No application from the applicant for SBP benefits 10. The evidence also shows he died on 27 September 1998 and his death was not reported to DFAS in a timely manner and his spouse continued to collect his full retirement pay until it was stopped in August 2004. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000919
Although not available for review with this case, the applicant appears to have concurred with the PEB's findings and recommendations and submitted a request for early retirement under TERA. Since he had completed 17 years, 2 months, and 5 days of active military service at the time of his retirement, he qualified for TERA and appears to have requested it. Although he is not entitled to correction of the narrative reason for separation to show medical retirement, his DD Form 214 contains...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000922
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant continues that one of his wounds was being sliced by a dagger, and he still has the dagger and scars from the wound. _______ _ 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 | 20110000926
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. In the applicant's request for discharge, he explicitly stated he understood his discharge would not be automatically upgraded. _______ _ x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000928
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), to show he timely changed his Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) coverage from "spouse" to "former spouse" coverage at the time of their divorce and payment of the SBP annuity based on his death. The evidence of record shows that the FSM executed a DD Form 1883 on 19 August 1979, electing "spouse and children" RCSBP coverage under option C, immediate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000930
The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 67-6 (U.S. Army Officer Efficiency Report) (OER) he received when he left Vietnam (first tour (21 June 1968 through 18 February 1969)) from his official military personnel file (OMPF). Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Military Personnel Information Management/ Records) prescribes the policies governing the OMPF, the Military Personnel Records Jacket, the Career Management Individual File, and the Army Personnel Qualification Record. He has not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000932
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 9 August 1962 to show his date of birth (DOB) as 15 March 1935 instead of 15 March 1936. The evidence of record shows that upon the applicant's enlistment in the TXARNG on 19 March 1957, he listed his DOB as 15 March 1936 on his enlistment contract. _______ _ x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000934
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his Social Security Number (SSN) as xxx-x6-xxxx instead of xxx-x1-xxxx. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's SSN is correctly listed on all documents and forms contained in his record after 24 December 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000937
The applicant provides copies of two Certificates of Achievement for completing the requirements for the Pathfinder Professional Badge, a request indicating that he was a member of the European Karate Championship Team, a certificate indicating he had completed the 7th STEP FOUNDATION History and Training at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and a certificate indicating that he had completed the United States Disciplinary Barracks (USDB) Restoration Unit training. The applicant contends, in effect,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000945
The applicant requests, in effect, revocation of his release from active duty (REFRAD) orders and reinstatement on active duty for the purpose of undergoing a medical evaluation board (MEB). His DD Form 214 shows he completed 3 years, 4 months, and 3 days of net active service during this period of active duty. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army PDES and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that govern...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000947
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It appears the applicant did not have his SSN card when he enlisted and he was issued the TIN of "9xx-0x-2xxx." ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110000947 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110000947 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000948
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from "spouse" to "former spouse" coverage within 1 year of his divorce. The evidence of record shows at the time of retirement in 1986, the applicant elected to participate in the SBP for spouse and children coverage at a reduced rate. The applicant did not make a former spouse election within 1 year of the divorce.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000950
The applicant requests correction of records to show assignment of the highest final disability rating applicable and not less than 50 percent for unfitting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) retroactive to the active duty release date. The PEB further recommended the applicant be placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) with subsequent reevaluation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000951
The PEB further recommended the applicant be placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) with subsequent reevaluation. Based on available applicable evidence, the PDA should reevaluate the applicant's medical conditions without regard to any DoD or Army regulations or guidelines that were inconsistent with the VASRD in effect at the time of the original adjudication to determine if the applicants condition six months after placement on the TDRL warrants a higher final disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000952
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 August 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110000952 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. While in Vietnam, the applicant was awarded the Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star and was authorized to accept that award by Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam. Based on his service in Vietnam, he is also entitled to one silver and two bronze service stars to be worn on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000957
The PEB further recommended the applicant be placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) with subsequent reevaluation. Based on available applicable evidence, the PDA should reevaluate the applicant's medical conditions without regard to any DoD or Army regulations or guidelines that were inconsistent with the VASRD in effect at the time of the original adjudication to determine if the applicants condition six months after placement on the TDRL warrants a higher final disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000961
The examination was requested due to the applicant having problems sleeping. Counsel responded, stating that the original application contained the applicant's VA ratings, applicable medical records, and his post-deployment examination. Without Army records to show the ARNG State surgeon's determination was improper, there is insufficient evidence in which to grant the applicant's request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000964
The applicant's request to change his entry grade to CPT/O-3 based on award of additional constructive service credit based on his doctorate degree and prior enlisted service has been carefully considered. Constructive service credit policy provides for granting 4 years of constructive service credit for the qualifying degree for appointment. As evidenced by the USAREC advisory opinion, the policy in effect at the time of the applicant's appointment required 7 years of constructive service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000965
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * Item 11 (Primary Specialty) to show his special qualification identifier (SQI) of "H" (Instructor) and his additional skill identifier (ASI) of "2B" (Air Assault) * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show Army Achievement Medal "(4th Award)" vice "(3rd Award)" * Item 13 to show awards of the Army Commendation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000967
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * the Combat Infantryman Badge * the Combat Action Ribbon from the Marines 2. The applicant requests the Combat Infantryman Badge for his GAARNG service in Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Combat Action Ribbon for his USMC service in Operation Desert Storm, and states his combat during Operation Desert Storm is not reflected on his DD Form 214. There is no evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000968
The applicant requests correction of records to show assignment of the highest final disability rating applicable and not less than 50 percent for unfitting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) retroactive to the active duty release date. The PEB further recommended the applicant be placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) with subsequent reevaluation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110000969
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 April 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110000969 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 604 provided special authority to monetarily compensate Soldiers who were REFRAD and not able to use PDMRA during the period between PDMRA authorization by the Secretary of Defense on 19 January 2007, and publication of the Armys PDMRA implementation guidance on 18 August 2007. The evidence of record and...