ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008523
The applicant requests his general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The appropriate authority waived the requirement for a rehabilitative transfer and approved the recommendation for discharge under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200, due to a pattern of misconduct with a general discharge under honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, then in effect, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008525
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Korea Defense Service Medal. Based on the absence of any disqualification for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, it can be presumed that the applicant was eligible for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a period of 3 years of consecutive Federal military service....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008527
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110008527 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and to show his time served in the Republic of Korea (ROK). Therefore, he served during a qualifying period of service in the ROK and is entitled to the KDSM and correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008528
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy, criteria, and administrative instruction concerning individual and unit military awards. 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 as follows: a. delete the entry: "NDS SS M-16 Prcht Bdg VSM ARCOM CIB BS" and b. add: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008529
The applicant requests correction of the Reentry (RE) Code on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period 2 August 1969 through 28 February 1972. Table 4-6 of the regulation in effect listed RE Codes and provided that individuals who had lost time during their period of service would be given an RE Code of 3B and could not reenlist without a waiver. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008532
Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate. On 15 November 2007, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge. While the applicant served in SWA during Operation Desert Storm as an automated logistical specialist there is no evidence that he was suffering from stress or that stress caused him to go AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008533
The record shows the applicant was denied all or a portion of earned PDMRA and/or an extension on active duty to use earned PDMRA prior to release from active duty (REFRAD) from the period of active duty in which it was earned. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008534
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his first name is Nxxx. 2. The applicant states he had his first name legally changed to Nxxx on 21 June 2006 and he desires his records to be corrected to reflect his current name. He changed his name after he was retired and his records, as changed by the DD Form 1343, reflect that change as well.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008535
The applicant's military records are not available for review. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not provide any evidence which shows he was either recommended for or awarded the Purple Heart or Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to grant his request for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008539
On 25 September 1975, the applicant's commander notified her that he was initiating action to discharge her under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 15, for being AWOL for 1 year or more. On 1 December 1975, the applicant's commander recommended the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 15 because of misconduct by reason of AWOL, which continued for 1 year or more. Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008541
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He provides: a. memoranda from: (1) 352d Combat Support Hospital, dated 2 May and 14 July 2009, respectively; (2) U.S. Trial Defense Service, dated 30 June 2009; and (3) the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, dated 27 September 2011. b. DA Form 1610 (Request and Authorization for TDY (temporary duty)), dated 8 June 2009; c. two medical documents from VA Palo Alto Health Care System, dated 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008543
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110008543 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The MEB finding that the onset date of his condition was August 1990 and the condition had been incurred while he was entitled to base pay and was not EPTS should have been upheld by the PEB. During its original review of the case the Board found the evidence of record showed the applicant's Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) processing was accomplished in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008546
During its original review of this case, the Board found the applicant failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record that he was wounded as a result of enemy action or that he engaged the enemy in combat while serving as an infantryman in an infantry unit. It states that in order to support award of the CIB there must be evidence the member held and served in an infantry MOS; that he served in an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008547
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military record is 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 | 20110008556
Title 10, U.S. Code, chapter 61, provides the Secretaries of the Military Departments with authority to retire or discharge a member if they find the member unfit to perform military duties because of physical disability. Service members who are determined to be unfit for duty due to disability are either separated from the military or are permanently retired, depending on the severity of the disability and length of military service. A Soldier is physically unfit when a medical impairment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008557
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show awards, ribbons, and medals he received including, but not limited to, the Army Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two or three bronze service stars, Combat Infantryman Badge, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation, Parachutist Badge, Sharpshooter Marksmanship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008560
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. Soldiers unable to utilize accrued PDMRA days during their current mobilization order may be voluntarily retained on active duty under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008562
Counsel states the applicant was discharged from the Army in January 1987 after requesting a discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial with a character of service of UOTHC . After personally considering the evidence appended to the applicant's 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, the CG directed his reduction to the lowest enlisted grade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008563
The applicant's service medical records show he was treated for several injuries following his aircraft being shot down, to include a significant injury to his back that resulted in partial paralysis and warranting processing through the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 18 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 13 January 1970 the entry: a. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008564
Counsel requests that the applicant be afforded an opportunity to have his disabilities properly evaluated by the appropriate medical boards and if it is determined that he was unfit for service and he should have been retired by reason of permanent disability, that the applicant should be retired effective 26 September 2007 with entitlement to all back pay and allowances. The PEB noted that the recommendation only applied if the applicants request for continuance on active duty was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008565
The RIARNG indicated the applicant enlisted on 16 March 2010 and signed a NPS Enlistment Bonus Addendum and that his Record of Military Processing also stated that he enlisted for an NPS bonus. The applicant enlisted in the ARNG and his Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus Addendum confirms his entitlement to a $10.000.00 bonus; however, due to an administrative oversight, he is being denied this entitlement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008566
His unit was activated and he served on active duty from 25 January 2007 to 13 July 2008. g. Officers who will be considered to promotion to MAJ and LTC have the opportunity to request a military education waiver and review/update their board file. The evidence of record shows the applicant was selected for promotion to rank of MAJ by the FY97 Selection Board with a PED of 31 May 1996; however, he was not promotable at that time due to having an outdated physical.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008568
The applicant requests that his general discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). 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 2 November 1994, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) granted the applicant an upgrade of the characterization of his service to honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008573
Part Vl of the applicant's OER covering the period 1 January 2005 through 2 June 2005 states, "[Applicant] works more hours and conducts more religious support programs than any chaplain in my brigade. He counseled the intermediate rater about the issue which angered the intermediate rater more because the applicant had gone to the brigade commander. It seems apparent that revenge was the motive behind the intermediate rater's negative comments because his senior rater was made aware of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008575
His military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 28 February 1969. His DA Form 66 shows 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. adding the Purple Heart, Valorous Unit Award, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008578
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he applied for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program to transfer his education benefits to his dependents before he retired from active duty on 30 November 2009. The advisory opinion was provided to the applicant for comment and he responded to the effect that he did depart the Army within 90 days of implementation of the program as he took permissive TDY and terminal leave beginning on 6 October 2009 which was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008581
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his middle name as T----s instead of A----w. 2. The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 * his Certificate of Live Birth from Tulare County, Visalia, CA * three pages of his DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the United States) * page 3 of his DD Form 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008583
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to change his date of birth from 24 December 1928 to 24 December 1931. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The evidence of record shows his date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008585
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he applied for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program to transfer his education benefits to his dependents before he retired from active duty on 30 September 2009. A member is considered to be retirement eligible upon completion of 20 years of active Federal service or 20 qualifying years as computed under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12732: a. service members eligible for retirement on 1 August 2009 no additional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008586
He later requested addition of the Korea Defense Service Medal to his DD Form 214 in lieu of the Korean Service Medal 2. This period of service also entitles him to award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 12f of his DD Form 214 the entry "0001 00 02" and adding the entry "0001 05 11" * deleting from item 13 the Korean Service Medal * adding to item 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008588
When he transferred from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) to the Regular Army (RA) his SFC date of rank (DOR) was erroneously recorded as 14 May 2007, the date of his RA enlistment. He received a memorandum stating he would not be looked at due to the error in his DOR and he was also told the DOR of 14 May 2007 needed to be corrected on his DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the United States), since his Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) correctly shows his DOR as 1 August...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008594
She also requests a military occupational specialty (MOS) be entered on her DD Form 214. Records also show the appropriate new SPD code of "SEK" was correctly entered on the applicant's DD Form 214 based on the reason for her separation. However, the evidence of record shows the RE code of "4R" that is entered on the applicant's DD Form 214 is inaccurate and that RE code "4" is the appropriate RE code based on the reason for her separation and assigned SPD code.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008597
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows the first digit of his SSN as "2." _______ _ _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 | 20110008601
BOARD DATE: 8 December 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110008601 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, in the interest of fairness and as a matter of equity, his records should be corrected to show that the applicant elected not to participate in the SBP in a timely manner, that his spouse concurred with the election, and that he is entitled to a refund of any premiums deducted from his retired pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008602
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. There are no official orders in his military personnel records authorizing him award of the Purple Heart. He provided no evidence and there is no evidence of record that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action during his period of service in Vietnam and he was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008606
The applicant requests upgrade of his Bad Conduct Discharge (BCD) to a General Discharge (GD), under honorable conditions. It stipulated that a Soldier would be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial and that the appellate review must be completed and the affirmed sentence ordered duly executed. As a result, clemency is not warranted in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008608
BOARD DATE: 10 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110008608 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate or Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show a second award of the Army Commendation Medal, the Korea Defense Service Medal, and United Nations Medal. The front page of DA Form 638, dated 7 January 1997, and DA Form 4980-14 that show the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal [2nd Award] for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008609
Counsel provides: * Honorable Discharge Certificate, U.S. Navy, dated 14 November 1977 * extract of DA Form 61 (Application for Appointment), dated 21 July 1980 * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 21 July 1980 * appointment letter, U.S. Army Reserve Components Personnel and Administration Center (RCPAC), St. Louis, MO, dated 20 November 1980 * Orders 29-10, Headquarters, 102nd U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Command, St. Louis, MO, dated 7 April 1981 * diploma, Doctor of Dental...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008610
The applicant requests removal of a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 16 August 2006, from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) and promotion to the rank/grade of Sergeant Major (SGM)/E-9. Counsel requests the 16 August 2006 GOMOR be removed from the applicant's OMPF and his promotion to SGM. The applicant requests correction of his record by removing a GOMOR from his file and promoting him to SGM/E-9.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008612
The applicant received a NA Form 13038 (National Archives and Records Administration Certification of Military Service), dated 13 January 2007, which incorrectly shows the FSMs rank as second lieutenant vice first lieutenant. The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending the NA Form 13038 to show his last grade, rank, or rating as first...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008619
The applicant states she served in Africa during the period 17 June 2007 to 17 July 2007 and this should be reflected on her DD Form 214 in item 12f (Foreign Service) and item 18 (Remarks). It appears the applicant's service in Africa was recorded on her DD Form 214 as travel to Kuwait/Iraq during the period 20070609-20070731. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending her DD Form 214 to: * delete "0000 11...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008626
A DA Form 4856, dated 22 September 2009, shows: * her first sergeant (1SG) counseled her and informed her she was considered an APFT failure * a suspension of favorable personnel actions was completed and her records were flagged until she passed the APFT * she was informed all APFT failures would be given a record APFT within 90 days until successfully completed * she was placed in a remedial physical fitness program to help her pass the APFT * she was informed continued APFT failure...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008629
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant enlisted in the United States Army Reserve (USAR) on 16 March 1985 for a period of 8 years. His record contains no evidence of a legal name change during his period of USAR service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008633
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008635
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction to Item 25 (Education and Training Completed) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show removal of the Supply Management Course and the addition of the Advanced Airborne School (Jumpmaster) and Armor Officer Basic Course. The evidence of record shows the applicant successfully completed the Armor Officer Basic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008637
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008639
BOARD DATE: 22 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110008639 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 13 April 1977, the applicant was discharged accordingly. Chapter 11 of this regulation, in effect at the time, provided that an enlisted person will be given a BCD pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial, after completion of appellate review and after such affirmed sentence has been ordered duly executed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008640
His DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 26 July 1974 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial, with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant's request that his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008648
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 with three bronze service stars; c. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the: * Purple Heart (2nd Award) * Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars * Valorous Unit Award * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110008650
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) that was created upon his entrance into the Army which shows the same SSN as that shown on his enlistment contract and statement of personal history. Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "XX8-XX-XXXX."