ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008380
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged for the good of the service under other than honorable conditions on 31 January 1991 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. The applicant's record of service shows he was AWOL for 15 days and that he had misconduct issues with more than one sergeant. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008384
Special Court-Martial Order Number 154, issued by Headquarters, Fort Carson and 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized), Fort Carson, CO, dated 21 November 1977, shows he was found guilty of: * being disrespectful in language toward a warrant officer on 3 April 1977 * disobeying a lawful order from a warrant officer on 3 April 1977 * striking a commissioned officer 9 May 1977 * being disrespectful in language toward an NCO on 9 May 1977 He was sentenced to be discharged from the service with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008386
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. The available records show he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal and that he participated in three campaigns while serving in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for a gunshot wound received on 7 May 1968; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 12...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008388
There is no indication the FSM informed DFAS of his divorce or that his former spouse made a deemed election to change SBP coverage from "spouse" to "former spouse" within one year of the date of the divorce. On 19 July 2010, by letter, a DFAS official further notified the applicant that in order for the former spouse to be eligible for the SBP, the former spouse must be awarded the SBP annuity in the divorce decree and she would have had to deem the election within one year of her divorce....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008396
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 3 July 1997 for a period of 3 years and training as a fire support specialist. Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008400
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Lacking convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, were correct at the time and there is insufficient evidence to grant him relief in this case. ________ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008402
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 27 March 2010 to add the Legion of Merit and Order of Saint Philip of Neri Bronze Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) does not show the Order of Saint Philip of Neri Bronze Medal as an authorized award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Legion of Merit to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008411
The applicant provides the following documents in support of her application: * assignment orders, dated 24 February 2006 * area of concentration memorandum, dated 9 March 2006 * State promotion orders, dated 3 May and 8 December 2006 * Federal recognition orders, 5 March 2007 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The record also contains NGB Special Orders Number 51, dated 5 March 2007, which promoted and granted Federal recognition to the applicant in the grade of MAJ/O-4 on 1 March 2007. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008412
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show a name change from Kathy Ann to Jay Anthony. While correction of the DD Form 214 would be inappropriate, the applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in the applicant's official military personnel file (OMPF). ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110008412 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110008412 2 ARMY BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008413
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 49 (Prior Service) of his DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract Armed Forces of the United States) shows he was discharged from the Regular Army on 18 February 1977, in the rank/grade of SP4/E-4. _______ _ 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 | 20110008414
The applicant requests correction of item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 12 November 1993 to show his deployment to Kuwait from 19 March to 31 July 1992. The first endorsement to Travel Orders 1-028 does not show the dates he was deployed to Kuwait. Without the exact dates of his deployment to Kuwait, there is insufficient information to add the deployment to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008415
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge): * item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) * 11d (Effective Date) 2. The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant upon his REFRAD lists his SSN using the number "5" as the fifth digit, and lists his date of separation as 19 December 1969 in item 11d. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, stipulated that the military qualification record and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008417
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 February 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110008417 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states her orders were amended and changed her separation date; however, her DD Form 214 was not correctly accordingly. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008418
The applicant requests: * correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show all authorized awards * removal of a DA Form 2627-1 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ [Uniform Code of Military Justice] * deletion of the phrase "EM TERMINATED SPECIAL FORCES AND IS BARRED FROM FURTHER SPECIAL FORCES TRAINING AND/OR ASSIGNMENT" from his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) 2. The following specific records show: * DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008419
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the awards received by units serving in Vietnam. Therefore, even though there are no published orders on file for this award, this service award is supported by the applicant's excellent combat record of service in the RVN and it would be appropriate and serve the interest of equity to add it to DD Form 214 at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008424
Waivers are granted based on the needs of the service at the time of application. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence that he was not under a suspension of favorable personnel actions (flagged) or that he did in fact pass his APFT prior to his separation. However, there are procedures whereby the applicant can apply for a waiver of his RE code if he is in fact physically qualified and the needs of the service justify his return.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008426
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) in the interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS) by: * removing an "interim" Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) that was awarded to him by the Commanding General (CG), U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) (USACAPOC(A)) for the period 27 August 2007 to 31 August 2009 * rescinding the revocation of an MSM awarded by the CG, U.S. Army Reserve...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008427
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of items 12f (Foreign Service) and 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his deployment dates in Southwest Asia. The entry from the DMDC is accepted as sufficient evidence with which to amend items 12f and 18 of his DD Form 214 to show his dates of service in Southwest Asia.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008428
The applicant states item 13a of his DD Form 214 contains no entry and it should be completed to show honorable service. There is no entry in Item 13a of the applicants DD Form 214 ending on 16 October 1968. 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 by entering in item 13a the entry Honorable and providing him a document to show this correction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008431
The applicants military record shows he enlisted in the USNR on 29 July 1985 and entered active duty on 21 September 1985. Army Regulation 135-155 also states that promotion consideration/ reconsideration by a Special Selection Board (SSB) may only be based on erroneous non-consideration or material error that existed in the record at the time of consideration. In view of the foregoing, he is entitled to correction to his records to show he was appointed in the PAARNG as a CPT on 20 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008434
He states: * Congress approved the O-6 promotion list on 22 December 2010 * he was eligible for promotion on that date and he was assigned as an Individual Mobilization Augmentee * orders were published reassigning him to the Retired Reserve effective 1 January 2011 * he requested a status that would have ensured his promotion after confirmation of his promotion eligibility * U.S. Army Human Resources Command (AHRC) generated orders that reassigned him to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008435
There is no evidence in the available record showing he was awarded the Purple Heart and his name does not appear on the Vietnam Casualty Roster. The applicant's request for correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart was carefully considered. There is no evidence in the applicant's records to show he was ever wounded in action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008441
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Valorous Unit Award (VUA). His MOS was 63D and his units Unit Identification Code (UIC) was WAEUD0. Unfortunately, there is no available evidence to show the applicant was assigned to a unit that was awarded the VUA during his period of deployment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008442
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show he was a sergeant/pay grade E-5 at the time of his discharge. Without evidence to verify his promotion, there is insufficient evidence with which to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008444
This order shows he was wounded (Date of Action) on 27 March 1968. The applicants military records show that he was inducted into the Army on 13 October 1966 and he was awarded the military occupational specialty of lineman. There are no medical records showing that the applicant was wounded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008446
The applicant requests award of: * the Belgian Fourragere * Combat Infantryman Badge * all other U.S. and allied unit and individual awards authorized 2. The applicant requests award of: * the Belgian Fourragere * Combat Infantryman Badge * all other U.S. and allied unit and individual awards authorized 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from his WD AGO Form 53-98 the European-African-Middle...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008447
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 5 July 1977. However, his records contain a DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged in pay grade E-1 on 18 June 1988 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct drug abuse. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008448
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He is advised that a copy of this decisional document which confirms his correct SSN will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). _______ _ 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 | 20110008449
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110008449 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 AR20090015242, on 23 March 2010. _______ _ __x_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008451
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separations) to show awards of the: * Purple Heart * Bronze Star Medal * Prisoner of War (POW) Medal 2. His WD AGO Form 38, dated 5 December 1945 shows he suffered shrapnel wound to his right wrist on 21 October 1944 and that no medical treatment was available. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding two awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008461
On 3 April 1971, the applicant's unit commander notified him that action was being initiated to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008462
The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant upon his separation confirms he was honorably separated on 11 April 2000 in the rank of PV1/E-1 under the provisions of paragraph 5-13, Army Regulation 635-200, after completing 4 months and 27 days of active military service. The regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge states the grade held by the individual at the time of separation will be entered on the separation document. The applicant contends his record should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008463
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. On 26 August 1987, the applicant was notified by his commander that he was being considered for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008464
Counsel states: * the convening authority who approved the applicant's resignation was new and remote in the chain of command and did not know her * two of the five Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) panel members voted to grant an upgrade of the applicant's discharge and it is reasonable that a court-martial panel could have reviewed the same evidence and not discharged her * a more careful review by the convening authority could have rendered the same opinion * the evidence suggests her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008467
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His service record does not contain evidence which shows he served in direct support of operations in Vietnam. The evidence of record shows he served a tour of duty in Thailand with the 501st Field Depot.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008468
The applicant provides a letter of support from: * a former Soldier with knowledge of the incident * an acquaintance CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant told him the next day that another Soldier had asked him [the applicant] to cover for him if anything came up concerning the other Soldiers car. It states in: a. paragraph 2-2c, "The ABCMR will decide cases on the evidence of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008476
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to honorable. However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct (commission of a serious offense), with a discharge under other than honorable conditions on 6 April 1990. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008478
The applicant states his father never received his Purple Heart. The FSM's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Based on the dates of the FSM's hospitalization, wounds that he had received in action should have been documented on his WD AGO Form 0150-4 for the period from 3 December 1942 to 27 November 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008485
BOARD DATE: 22 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110008485 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. This pamphlet shows the 5th Battalion, 2nd Artillery Regiment; Battery D, 71st Artillery Regiment; and 23rd Artillery Group were each awarded the RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period 2 December 1966 to 15 January 1971. The available evidence of record clearly shows each of the units the applicant served with in the RVN was awarded the RVN Civil Actions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008486
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her military records to show her date of rank (DOR) for colonel (COL) as 3 March 2009. The available evidence clearly shows the applicant was promoted to LTC with a DOR of 3 March 2003 and that she had reached the 6 years maximum TIG on 3 March 2009 for promotion consideration to COL. 3. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and Army National Guard records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008490
On 24 April 1980, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, paragraph 14-33 for misconduct - frequent incidents of a discreditable nature. On 16 May 1980, the applicant was accordingly discharged. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008494
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, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 30 September 1971 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with a UD. _______ _ x...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008498
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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. He was assigned to and serving with an infantry unit when...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008499
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, Combat Infantryman Badge, Overseas Service Ribbon, and Iraq and Afghanistan Campaign Medals in addition to adding his Ranger Indoctrination Program training and any other awards and decorations to which he is entitled. The applicant's request to correct his DD Form 214 to show award of the Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008502
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * his service in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) * his rank/grade of staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6 * completion of military occupational specialty (MOS) 16S Stinger Crewman Transition Training Course * 6 months of training overseas 2. Chapter 2 of Army Regulation 635-5 contains guidance on the preparation of the DD Form 214 and states: * items 4a and 4b show the active duty rank and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008508
Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM (1st Award) 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 22 November 1966 to 21 November 1969; b. deleting the VSM and "VN Unit Cit" from item 24 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008516
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her combined active duty (AD) and U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) service time. There is no evidence and she has not provided sufficient evidence to show she served 90 days or more in an AD status subsequent to her REFRAD on 15 May 1981.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008519
Item 1 (Name and Service Number) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) was last audited on 4 February 1968, shows his SSN as 417-xx-xxxx. This document contains his signature. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his SSN as 417-xx-xxxx. 8. The applicants SSN is correctly listed on the all other documents in his record that contain an SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008520
The applicant states that he was assigned to a Reserve unit in Guam when they were activated for deployment to Iraq in 2004 - 2005 and he did not receive the OHA, URMA, and COLA entitlements he was entitled to receive. However, in the interest of justice and given the advisory opinion obtained in this case, it would be appropriate to request that DFAS conduct an audit of the applicant's finance record. ___________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008522
The evidence of record confirms he honorably served during the period 6 October 1966 through 23 September 1968. There is no evidence of record showing he was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal by official orders. 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 Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 6...