ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009158
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A) permits a former spouse to make a written request that an SBP election of former spouse coverage be deemed to have been made when the former spouse is awarded the SBP annuity incident to a proceeding of divorce. There is no evidence the FSM attempted to change his elected SBP from spouse to former spouse prior to his death. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009160
On 12 November 1962, he underwent a psychiatric evaluation and the medical officer found no disqualifying mental or physical defects sufficient to warrant disposition through medical channels. The DD Form 214 he was issued confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. When authorized, it is issued to a soldier whose military record is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009164
His service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. An under other than honorable conditions discharge was normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 for misconduct. It appears the separation authority determined that the applicant's overall record of service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009182
The applicant provides: * Copies of various orders * Two Oaths of Office * His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Email correspondence * Two DA Forms 5074-1-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Health Services Officers)) * His ORB CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant was commissioned as a USAR 2LT on 21 August 2009. Further, the evidence of record shows he did not have 18 months of Federal commissioned service on 21...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009183
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 15 July 1986, after consulting with defense counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009184
The evidence of record shows the applicant was honorably retired on 1 April 2009. Notwithstanding the Department of the Army G-4's email message that extension is not authorized, it seems appropriate to show the applicant's request for extension and reinstatement of his HHG shipment entitlements was approved through 31 March 2012 (3 years after his retirement). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009187
The PEB noted that her disability rating was less than 30% and informed her that for Soldiers with such a rating and with less than 20 years of active Federal service, Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) required separation from service with severance pay. Title 38, U.S. Code, sections 1110 and 1131, permits the VA to award compensation for a medical condition which was incurred in or aggravated by active military service. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009192
He provides medical records showing the following. He provides a corrected copy of a DA Form 3947 (MEB Proceedings) showing that, after consideration of clinical records, laboratory findings, and physical examination, an MEB found he had the following six medical conditions/defects: (1) low back pain secondary to degenerative disk disease at L4-5, (2) obstructive sleep apnea requiring CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure), (3) right shoulder pain secondary to acromioclavicular joint...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009193
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he served in Iraq from 10 July to 5 December 2007. He states, in effect, item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 was corrected to show service in Kuwait from 10 July to 5 December 2007, but he would like it changed to show he served in Iraq during this period. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009198
The applicant's service records, including his personnel and medical records are not available for review with this case. He stated: * His shoulder injury occurred while on active duty and he underwent an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) in March 1997 wherein the doctors noted his rotator cuff problems * Although there was no line of duty completed, the treatment and the diagnosis should have been sufficient to refer him to the PDES * His chain of command failed to complete the line of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009199
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 5 (DOB) on his DD Form 214 shows his DOB as 30 Jxxxxxx xxxx. The DOB he listed at that time is consistent with the DOB shown on several documents throughout his military record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009201
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows the first three digits of his SSN as 233. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the SSN in item 3 of his DD Form 214 and adding the SSN as it is listed on his Social Security Card. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110009201 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009202
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Carbine Bar (M-1), to correct his weight shown on this form, and to show he attended the Intercept Equipment Repairman course at Fort Meade, MD, from November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009207
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release from Active Duty) for the period ending 10 January 1986 to show the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). Item 5 (Oversea Service) of his DA Form 2-1 shows he served in the ROK for the period 11 July 1984 through 8 July 1985. Therefore, his DD form 214 should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009210
When separation for unsuitability was warranted, an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individuals entire record. The applicant contends that his undesirable discharge should be upgraded because he had mental problems due to being sent out for training in a blizzard was carefully considered and found to be without merit; there is no evidence in his available record and the applicant did not provide any evidence in support of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009212
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Afghanistan from January to September 2003 and awards of the Army Achievement Medal and Afghanistan Campaign Medal. His records do not contain official orders awarding him the Army Achievement Medal or the Afghanistan Campaign Medal. With respect to the Army Achievement Medal, there is no evidence in his records and he did not provide any evidence that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009214
The applicant provides his DD Form 214. The DD Form 214 he was issued for this period of service shows in Block 11 his PMOS as 88M and indicates he served as such for 2 years and 7 months. The evidence of record show that as of 5 March 2004 he had held and served in PMOS 88M for 2 years and 7 months and PMOS 63B for 5 years and 6 months.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009220
The applicant has not provided and the record does not contain any evidence to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. While the available records show the applicant served as an infantryman with an infantry unit, there is no evidence he was personally present and under hostile fire while serving in that unit. Given his long period of AWOL in Vietnam (which indicates his commander may not have believed he satisfactorily performed his infantryduties), lack of official orders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009227
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110009227 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, he was court-martialed and discharged from the U.S. Army under the name "Charles D____." The applicant provides copies of two discharge documents, five Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) documents, and the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings, dated 30 November 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009233
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with third Oak Leaf Cluster (3rd OLC). The applicants official records contain orders for the first three awards of the ARCOM. The available evidence is sufficient to support that he was awarded the ARCOM (3rd OLC); therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show these awards at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009234
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and/or DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) to show: * Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Government of Kuwait (KLM-KU) * Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Government of Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA) * Social Security Number (SSN) as XXX-73-XXXX instead of XXX-77-XXXX 2. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009238
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that he was awarded an infantry MOS or that he served in an infantryman position. Evidence of record shows that he was a light truck driver in MOS 64A assigned to a supply and transportation unit in the ROK.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009240
The applicant requests, in effect, the Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (Second Oak Leaf Cluster) with "V" Device, and Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the CIB, ARCOM (Second Oak Leaf Cluster) with "V" Device and Air Medal to item 24 of his DD Form 214 and by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009242
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. However, his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 14 May 1980 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009245
Following counseling, the applicant submitted a voluntary written request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. In his request for discharge he indicated he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charge against him or of a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a discharge under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009259
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). (Last, First) * his Regular Army (RA) records show his name as "Tho???? Pertinent civilian and military records show the applicant was: * born "To?????
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009260
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-X3-XXXX. His records show that while he was in IADT he used the SSN XXX-X3-XXXX. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted and served using the correct SSN, but was released from active duty using the incorrect SSN presumably based on his IADT orders.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009273
The unit commander further advised the applicant that he would recommend the applicant be separated from the USAR with an other than honorable conditions discharge in accordance with (IAW) paragraph 7-11.c.1 of Army Regulation 135-178 (Separation of Enlisted Personnel). On 17 April 1993, the applicant was formally notified by his company commander that separation action had been initiated to separate him from the USAR for misconduct abuse of illegal drugs, IAW paragraph 7-11.c.1 of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009286
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect his awards of the Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), and all other awards to which he is entitled. The applicant states his awards of the Air Medal and ARCOM were omitted from his DD Form 214 and his discharge as an officer should reflect that he was discharged in July 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009292
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 his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-3XXX." All documentation in the applicant's official records except his DD Form 214 show his SSN as "XXX-XX-3XXX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009293
He would like to have his records corrected to show his name as it is shown on his birth certificate. Therefore, it is appropriate to correct the applicant's records to show only one name. The applicant's birth certificate shows his legal name as Jose V____ G____ and this is also the manner in which the applicant signed the majority of his official documents.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009296
The applicant requests, in effect, his military records be corrected to show he did not sign an Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) Addendum. An undated memorandum from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) in Indianapolis, IN states: * That office is unable to take action to administratively provide the relief sought but recommends approval of the applicant's request * He signed his contract on 16 September 2009 with authorization of an OAB as well as SLRP * The addendum in this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009298
The applicant provides the following documents in support of her request: * DA Form 3947 (Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Proceedings) * narrative summary (NARSUM), dated 4 December 2007 * cardiologist's letters, dated 30 March 2006 and 30 January 2007 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The VASRD guidelines for assigning a disability rating under VASRD code 7020 provides for a 100-percent disability rating when there is an ejection fraction of less than 30 percent. The evidence of record in this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009299
The applicant requests upgrade of her characterization of service on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 19 July 1986, from "Entry Level Status" to "honorable." She served through two reenlistments and she was honorably discharged from active duty on 22 April 1996. When separated within the first 180 days, service is usually not characterized unless the circumstances of the separation warrant an under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009301
Army Regulation 135-180, paragraph 2-3, states a 20-year letter will be issued to the Reserve Component Soldier within 1 year after they complete 20 years of qualifying service for retirement. Therefore, as a matter equity, his records should be corrected to show he was discharged from the USAR effective 4 August 2005 at the completion of 20 years of qualifying service for retirement and issuance of a 20-year letter. Extending him in the USAR through 4 August 2005 for the convenience of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009303
The applicant's DA Form 597-3 also shows he understood and agreed that once he became obligated and was disenrolled from the ROTC Program for breach of contractual terms or any other disenrollment criteria established then or in the future by Army regulations incorporated in his contract, he was subject to: a. being ordered to active duty as an enlisted Soldier for a period of not more than 4 years if he failed to complete the ROTC Program. The evidence of record partially supports the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009311
b. she calculates the NTS fee based on the quote from a Fort McPherson, GA transportation agent which was $43.18 per month (from December 2009 to March 2011 is 15 months (15 x $43.18 = $647.70)). She was expecting to move her HHG this year (2011) using her NTS entitlements. However, the advisory opinion points out that on 17 October 2005, the Fort McPherson Transportation Office informed the applicant via email that she was responsible for all costs involved with storage beyond 1 year past...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009315
The applicant took his original oath of office as a second lieutenant on 22 August 2007. In the processing of this case, a staff advisory opinion was obtained from National Guard Bureau (NGB) which recommends approval of the applicant's request to be promoted and granted Federal recognition for the rank of 2LT effective 22 August 2007 because National Guard Regulation 600-100 (Commissioned Officers - Federal Recognition and Related Personnel Actions) provides that the effective date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009316
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge and change of his narrative reason for separation. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009318
The applicant requests his date of permanent Federal recognition to second lieutenant be changed to 12 December 2008 and that he be promoted to first lieutenant as a result of the correction. Records show he executed an oath of office to second lieutenant in the GARARNG and was granted temporary Federal recognition on 12 December 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that the State ARNG Records and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009319
Her OER for the period ending 31 May 2011 shows her rater, intermediate rater, and senior rater praised her performance as battalion chaplain and stated she should be promoted to major. The applicant provides a DA Form 4856 (Developmental Counseling Form) showing she received performance counseling from her rater on 25 March 2010 to discuss performance and job knowledge, physical fitness, and communication and timeliness. Her brigade commander; four chaplains, including the senior...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009333
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show the last three digits of his social security number (SSN) as 760 instead of 770. _____________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) AR20110009333 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009334
The applicant requests that his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Accordingly, the CIB should be added to his records at this time. The evidence of record also shows the applicant was awarded three awards of the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009335
The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 29 (Qualification in Arms) he qualified: * Sharpshooter with the M-14 Rifle on 31 January 1968 * Expert with the M-60 Machinegun on 25 March 1968 * Marksman with the M-16 Rifle on 4 April 1968 b. item 31 (Foreign Service): Vietnam from 21 May 1968 through 20 May 1969; c. item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned to: (1) Company A, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Air Cavalry Division (Airmobile), from 22 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009339
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with a Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and a combat service ribbon(s). Approved designated campaigns are: * Defense of Saudi Arabia (2 August 1990 to 16 January 1991) * Liberation and Defense of Kuwait (17 January to 11 April 1991) * Cease-Fire Campaign (12 April 1991 to 30 November 1995) c. The Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009340
The applicant requests correction of his official military personnel file (OMPF) to show he was in a prisoner of war (POW) status. It states that awards and decorations for all periods of service will be entered on the DD Form 214 in the priority sequence specified in Army Regulation 600-8-22 and that for a Soldier with POW documentation, enter "PRISONER OF WAR, (UNIT OF ASSIGNMENT/COUNTRY), (DATE OF CAPTURE AND RELEASE DATE)." Nothing in his records shows he was captured by the enemy in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009343
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 12 June 1970 to show: * Aircraft Crewman Badge (currently known as the Aviation Badge) * Air Medal (2nd through 16th Oak Leaf Cluster) * all unit awards and decorations for the 140th Transportation Detachment (TD) * he served in a door gunner position 2. There are no orders or evidence in his military service that show he was awarded the 2nd through...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009349
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) for the period ending 26 January 1946 to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant provided a memorandum from the Adjutant of Headquarters, Special Troop, AFWESPAC, dated 27 November 1945 addressed to the Commander, Company C, 172nd Infantry, 43rd Division requesting information whether the applicant was ever eligible for the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009350
The applicant provides no additional evidence in support of his application. 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 | 20110009352
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states that the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the ROK. Evidence of record shows that the applicant deployed to Southwest Asia during the period 27 January 1991 through 28 March 1991, which equates to 2 months and 2 days of foreign service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...