ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009354
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show the following two medical conditions as combat related: * ischemic heart disease * tinea cruris (a fungal infection in the groin area) 2. His tinea cruris medical condition is not discussed in the CRSC letter, indicating this medical condition was not a part of the request. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show the following two medical conditions as combat related: * ischemic heart...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009364
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. There are no service personnel records for the applicant which show that he was awarded the Purple Heart. 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 injuries received in action on 25 October 1952; b. amending item 27 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 16 October 1953 to add: * Purple Heart *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009371
The applicant contends the Mississippi Army National Guard (MSARNG) took more than 4 months to get his records transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and he missed the regularly scheduled selection board for captain. The applicant provides: * an extract from an MSARNG pamphlet on preparing a request for conditional release * his DD Form 366 (Request for Conditional Release) and his 9 July 2010 memorandum requesting conditional release * his company commander's 1 October 2010 favorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009373
The applicant requests, in effect: a. item 15 (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected to show 17 January 1978; b. his effective date of discharge from his component be corrected on his discharge orders; and c. his honorable discharge be changed to a medical discharge. The applicant states, in effect: * He was on active duty from 17 January 1978 to 2 May 1978 * He received an Article 15 for being absent without leave...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009374
The applicant's military record shows he completed a DD Form 4/1 for enlistment in the MOARNG on 25 March 2009, for 8 years. When the applicant started processing for enlistment in the MOARNG about January 2009, his recruiter stated to the applicant and family that he would get an enlistment bonus and the GI Bill Kicker for MOS 92Y. There is no evidence of record and he provided none to show he was unjustly promised and then denied an enlistment bonus and kicker at the time of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009377
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Evidence of record shows that the applicant was awarded an infantry MOS and that he served in an infantryman position with Company D, 3rd Battalion, 506th Infantry (Airmobile), 101st Airborne Division. There is no evidence in the available records and he has not provided evidence that shows he participated in active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009380
He provides his DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed training as an Engine and Powertrain Repairman and he was awarded MOS 63H2O in October 1969. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show he completed training in 1969 instead of 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009382
War Department Technical Manual 12-236 (Preparation of Separation Forms), in effect at the time, and Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), currently in effect, prescribe the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. The applicant's reconstructed record contains a copy of the applicant's "Enlisted Record" which documented his military service from 1 May 1942 through 21 August 1942. It does...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009389
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides, in pertinent part, that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may, submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009390
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his undesirable discharge. Based on his record of indiscipline, he was appropriately discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 with an undesirable discharge. _______ _ 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 | 20110009391
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. There is no record that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009392
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 completion of the French Commando School and award of the French Commando Badge. There is no available evidence of record showing that the applicant completed the French Commando School or was awarded the French Commando Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009393
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110009393 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant's trial by a general court-martial was warranted by the gravity of the offense charged. His conviction, confinement, and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and his discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009395
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110009395 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 15 September 1969, the Commandant, MACV Recondo School, 5th SFG (A), 1st SF, submitted a USARV Form 157-R recommending the applicant for award of the BSM for meritorious service from 15 November 1968 to 14 November 1969. On 25 September 1969, the Assistant Adjutant, 5th SFG (A), 1st SF, notified the commandant, MACV Recondo School, 5th SFG (A), 1st SF, that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009398
The advisory official recommended disapproval of the applicant's request for SBP benefits and stated that the FSM's record did not indicate that he made an SBP election. Public Law 95-397, the RCSBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for Reserve retirement but were not yet age 60 to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before reaching age 60. Public Law 105-85, enacted 18 November 1997, provided for an SBP annuity to be paid to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009399
On 26 November 1969, the applicant's commander initiated a request to discharge the applicant for unsuitability under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability). There is no evidence that shows he was diagnosed with PTSD or any mental condition prior to his discharge sufficient to warrant disposition through medical channels. Although the applicant contends he should have been given a medical discharge, the evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009401
His record contains: a. a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), dated 31 August 1965 and last audited on 12 November 1968, that shows his SSN as the same number on his DD Form 214. b. __________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) AR20110009401 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009407
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect completion of airborne training, award of the Parachutist Badge, and the second award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows he was awarded the Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, SWA Service Medal with two bronze service stars, Kuwait Liberation Medal-Saudi Arabia, Army Good Conduct Medal, Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009410
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 May 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110009410 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009411
Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 15 June 1995 through 14 June 1998. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 15 June 1995 through 14 June 1998 and adding this award to Item 13 of his DD Form 214. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009413
It requests approval of the applicant's records to grant him a control number for SLRP. The available evidence clearly shows the applicant had enlisted with an SLRP option in the amount of $20,000 and that the Missouri ARNG and the NGB concur and advised him to submit an application to this Board. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State ARNG records of the individual concerned be corrected to show: a. he received a valid bonus control number upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009414
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 25 August 1991 to show award of two Army Commendation Medals, an Army Achievement Medal, and the Expert Field Medical Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Army Commendation Medal 2nd Award, Army Achievement Medal, and Expert Field Medical Badge to his DD Form 214 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009416
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 confirms the applicant earned 18 days of PDMRA during the period in question and was improperly denied all or a portion of this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009418
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Armed Forces Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and any other awards to which he is entitled. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from Item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Army Achievement Medal; and b. adding to Item 13 of his DD Form 214 the: * Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009424
Additionally, his record is void of a disqualification memorandum or any other derogatory information such as a court-martial, NJP, lost time, or suspension of favorable personnel actions which would have disqualified him from receiving his first award of the AGCM. His records contain no derogatory information or evidence that shows he was denied award of the AGCM; therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the AGCM and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009428
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the DD Form 2329 (Record of Trial by Summary Court-Martial) showing his conviction by summary court-martial on 30 October 2001 be moved to the restricted section of his official military personnel file (OMPF). The applicant provides no additional evidence in support of his application.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009430
The applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and Army National Guard PDMRA Calculator Worksheet in support of this application. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009431
Before the Act was implemented, medical officers who graduated from USUHS and HPSP received 4 years of constructive service credit for training. The classes of 1982 through 1984 entered on active duty before the Act was implemented; therefore, they received 4 years of constructive service credit. Section 1 (constructive service) of sub-paragraph E states some medical and dental officers are entitled to extra credit for longevity purposes to reflect the time spent in medical or dental school.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009436
The applicant requests correction of item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant's DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 25 May 1966, shows the entry "XXX-XX-9XXX" in the SSN section. Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-2XXX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009438
This form shows he was discharged on 6 June 1995, in the rank/grade of private/E-1, under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), in lieu of trial by court-martial, and issued an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009442
The advisory official acknowledged that many Soldiers who left service during the first 90 days of the program were not fully aware of the requirement to transfer benefits prior to leaving active service. The applicant departed active service on 31 August 2009 which was within 90 days of the 1 August 2009 implementation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his application and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009446
Further, Cadet Command Regulation 145-1 (Army ROTC Scholarship Policy, Administrative, and Procedural Instructions) allows the PMS to request retroactive benefits if the system failed the cadet in some way. He was told his tuition was not paid because the PMS did not have the legal authority to contract retroactively and because he was not qualified to contract prior to having a medical waiver. The DODMERB timeline shows it took the applicant 9 months from the date of his initial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009451
Army Regulation 135-101, paragraph 3-1 (Entry grade credit for Reserve appointment grade determination), states grade and date of rank upon original appointment to an AMEDD branch will be determined by the number of years of entry grade credit awarded. d. Table 3-1, 3. Credit for Graduate Professional Education, shows for successful completion of approved postgraduate education in dentistry or dental specialty in which assigned and creditable toward certification, 1 year of credit is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009458
He also acknowledged that he would be ineligible to apply for enlistment into the Army for a period of 2 years after discharge. It states the SPD code of JFV is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635200, paragraph 517 for a condition, not a disability. Pertinent Army regulations provide 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 | 20110009459
A DA Form 3975 (Military Police Report) shows the Hanau Military Police (MP) Station received a complaint of destruction of private property against the applicant. A DA Form 3975 shows, on 30 August 1980, German Police notified the Hanau MP Station that the applicant struck his wife in the face and left leg with an umbrella and his fist. A message, dated 8 July 1981, shows the U.S. Army Military Personnel Center (MILPERCEN) directed the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009460
On 15 September 1992 he was counseled regarding his two consecutive APFT failures and notified that separation procedures would be initiated to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. 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 statute of limitations. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009473
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110009473 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests item 28 (Most Significant Duty Assignment) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to show he served as a military policeman, not an ammo [ammunition] bearer. Although he wants item 28 of his DD Form 214 corrected to show he served as a military policeman and not an ammo bearer, there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009474
She was sentenced to reduction to E-1, confinement for a period of 21 months, and to be separated from the service with a bad conduct discharge. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable or a general discharge. _______ _ __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 | 20110009475
The applicant requests to be paid the remainder of his enlistment bonus in the amount of $10,000.00. The opinion states the applicant's initial enlistment contract, dated 24 August 2007, shows he was to be paid a $20,000.00 Seasonal Enlistment Bonus which was given to all recruits who shipped for active duty between 25 July 2007 and 8 October 2007. The evidence of record confirms he enlisted for a period of 3 years on 24 August 2007 for an option that authorized him payment of a $20,000.00...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009490
The applicant contends his records should be corrected to show he was promoted to 1LT/O-2 effective and with a DOR of 30 June 2009 because he acted in good faith and with diligence in attempting to complete the military education requirement for promotion; however, due to erroneous information provided by Army officials, his attendance at BOLC was delayed which resulted in the delay in his eligibility for promotion to 1LT. The evidence of record shows that, in the applicant's case, a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009492
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was medically retired for disability instead of honorably discharged by reason of a "condition - not a disability." He was accordingly discharged on 2 March 2004 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, based on a physical condition, not a disability, with an honorable discharge. It identifies the SPD of "JFV" as the appropriate code to assign to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009495
The applicant requests a campaign badge (correctly referred to as the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960)) for his Vietnam service during the period 1973 to 1977 and all other awards he may be entitled to. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this badge. There is no evidence in the available record and he has provided no evidence to show he served in Vietnam and is entitled to campaigns and decorations associated with service in that country.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009496
Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to award him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 12 May 1969. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to award him a second Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 26 August 1969. 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 wounds received in action in the Republic of Vietnam on 12 May 1969; b. awarding him the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009500
The applicant's records do not show indiscipline or lost time, he received conduct and efficiency ratings of "excellent" throughout his military service, and he was promoted to sergeant in less than 2 years. Therefore, the preponderance of evidence shows the applicant is entitled to the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service from 23 January 1967 to 22 January 1969 ending with termination of a period of Federal military service. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009501
The applicant requests correction his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-5x-xxxx" instead of "xxx-4x-xxxx." Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. His record contains: * a DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 25 July 1966 that shows in Item 9 (SSN)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009502
Therefore, there is sufficient evidence in this case to award the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 2 February 1969 in the Republic of Vietnam and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. The applicant's records do not show indiscipline or time lost, he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military service, and he was promoted to SP5/E-5 in less than 2 years. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009503
At the time of the decision of the ABCMR in Docket Number AR20100023740, dated 10 November 2010, it was the intent of the ABCMR to provide affected members the opportunity to use authorized PDMRA days upon their next qualifying deployment/mobilization, not to provide monetary compensation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant is authorized to use 41 days of PDMRA upon the next qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009505
The applicant requests award of the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) (formerly known as the Distinguished Unit Citation), Air Medal (AM), and Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM). He provides: * ASCV Form 131 (Awards and Decorations Qualification) * Distinguished Unit Citation for Company A, 501st Aviation Battalion, 151st Transportation Detachment, 94th Signal Detachment * 1999 retirement orders CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. There are no orders in the applicants military personnel records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009508
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 the Armed Forces of the United States) to show he was released from active duty (REFRAD) in the rank of specialist 6 (E-6). His DD Form 214 shows he was: * inducted into the Army on 27 January 1953 * REFRAD in the rank of corporal on 26 January 1955 * transferred to the USAR to complete his 8-year service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009509
The applicant's military record contains a DD Form 215 (Correction to the DD Form 214), dated 13 December 2006. The evidence of record confirms the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation was added to the applicant's DD Form 214 when a DD Form 215 was issued on 13 December 2006. The Board further determined the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.