ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009510
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. On 10 May 1972, he was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009511
The applicant provides a Certified Transcript of Birth, dated 31 March 2011. It is evident that his last name is spelled "M---ay" in his military records and that item 1 (Last Name First Name Middle Name) of his DD Form 214 was administratively mistyped with his last name as "M---y." ___________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 | 20110009512
The applicant states he was completed jump school at Fort Benning, GA on 18 November 1966, which is not included on his DD Form 214. Item 25 of the DD Form 214 for this period of service shows the same mountain & glacier training as shown on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 3 April 1968. Therefore, his DD Form 214 for the period ending 3 April 1968 should be corrected to show he completed the 3-week Airborne Training Course in 1966.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009513
The FSM's military service records are not available to the Board for review. c. The Republic of Korea War Service Medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1954. 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 Korea on 26 June 1951; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009517
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Missile (Dragon) Bar * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar * Overseas Service Ribbon * Completion of the Basic Airborne Course * Completion of the M-72 Dragon Course 2. He qualified for award of the Army Service Ribbon and he should be entitled to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009518
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the Unites States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 71H (Personnel Specialist) and his rank and pay grade as specialist five (SP5)/E-5. 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. The evidence of record shows his PMOS changed from 71H...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009523
The applicant states his discharge should be upgraded because the Army did not take him to the doctor to find out what was wrong with him. The applicant's service medical records were not available for review. On 11 April 1978, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed that he be issued DD Form 794A (UOTHC Discharge Certificate).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009525
The applicant requests, in effect, his military records be corrected to show he completed 20 years of service for a Reserve Component retirement. Paragraph 1-4(a) (Retired pay) of Army Regulation 135-180 (Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service) states that retired pay is pay granted Soldiers and former Reserve Components Soldiers under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1331 (at the time), after completion of 20 or more years of qualifying service and upon attaining age 60. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009530
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009531
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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-xx-7xxx" instead of "xxx-xx-1xxx." The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows in Item 3 (SSN) the entry "xxx-xx-1xxx."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009532
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to a general discharge. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service at any time after court-martial charges were preferred.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009536
The applicant's DA Form 199 contains the following entries in Item 10 (If Retired Because of Disability, the Board Makes the Recommended Finding that): * Item 10A - The Soldiers retirement is not based on disability from injury or disease received in the line of duty as a direct result of armed conflict or caused by an instrumentality of war and incurring in line of duty during a period of war as defined by law * Item 10B - Evidence of record reflects the Soldier was not a member or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009537
However, should the initial period of temporary Federal recognition expire due to administrative processing delays through no fault of the member, a subsequent Federal Recognition Board should be convened to consider the request again and grant a new period of temporary Federal recognition if warranted. Records show the applicant was granted temporary Federal recognition effective 15 May 2008 upon his initial appointment in the NYARNG as a 2LT. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009540
She also requests a personal hearing: * his prisoner of war (POW) status and the POW Medal * his Green Beret status * Silver Star * Bronze Star Medal * Air Medal * Purple Heart * Republic of Vietnam Wound Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * South Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal, 2nd Class * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar * Parachutist Badge * his foreign service in Vietnam 2. The FSM was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009541
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. The applicant's record is void of any evidence and he did not provide any evidence showing he appeared before a board for consideration of promotion to the rank/grade of SGT/E-5 at any time during his service or that he was in a promotable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009544
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. On 1 June 1989, his immediate commander initiated separation action against him in accordance with paragraph 14-12(c) of Army Regulation 635-200 for misconduct, commission of a serious offense (drug abuse). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was discharged on 14 August 1989 with a fully...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009545
The applicant requests item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be amended to show he was awarded the: * Air Medal * Army Commendation Medal (2 awards, 1 with "V" device) 2. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for service from October 1968 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009546
He provided a Standard Form 600 that shows he was evaluated at a medical facility on 29 October 1966 due to an aircraft accident and complaints of a bruised back. His service record does not contain orders that show he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Vietnam Casualty Roster does not list his name. In the absence of evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, there is an insufficient basis upon which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009550
The applicant requests the following awards: * Purple Heart * Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device 1960 * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) 2. His military service records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 1 November 1966. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the VSM from item 24 of his DD Form 214; and b. adding to item 24...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009551
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110009551 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). Counsel requests that the Board take into consideration the fact the applicant completed his initial period of obligated service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009562
BOARD DATE: 20 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110009562 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his record to show reentry (RE) code 3. The evidence of record does not show, nor has he provided evidence showing error in the RE code he was assigned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009564
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-XX0X" instead of "XXX-XX-XX9X." 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. The applicant's undated DD Form 398...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009567
He states he should have been awarded the CIB. There are no orders in the applicant's records awarding him the CIB and no evidence to show that he was engaged in active ground combat during his tour in Vietnam. _______ 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 | 20110009569
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Legion of Merit. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009577
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not show award of the Purple Heart. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009580
His DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period 10 April 1970 through 24 May 1970 shows in item 28 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the: * National Defense Service Medal * Aircraft Crewman Badge * Senior Aircraft Mechanic Crewman Wings * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Air Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Gold Star * Bronze Star Medal * Army Commendation Medal (3rd OLC) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009583
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. His request for award of the Purple Heart was carefully considered; however, it is not supported by the available evidence. The ABCMR is not an investigative body nor does the Board request medical records from the VA on behalf of an applicant's claim for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009585
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his correct social security number (SSN). 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. A review of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) confirms his contention that all of his military records show the SSN he now...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009590
At the time of the applicant's service, the Aviation Badge was called the Aircraft Crewman Badge and would not have been abbreviated as shown on his DD Form 214. NPRC improperly changed the applicant's Army Aviator Badge ["ArAvBad" as shown on his DD Form 214] to the Aviation Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding the 28 January 2004 DD Form 215; b. deleting the entire award entries from item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009591
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 22 (MOS) the entry "CH-47 Hel Repm" [Helicopter Repairman] * item 31 (Foreign Service) he was credited with service in Vietnam from 30 September 1970 through 29 September 1971 * item 33 (Appointments and Reductions) he was promoted to specialist five/E-5 on 16 April 1971 * item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned for duty in Vietnam with: * the 327th Transportation Detachment (Airmobile), 101st Airborne Division, from 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009592
However, his official record shows that on 4 February 2010, while in a replacement holding unit, he was released from ADT under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-11, due to failing to meet medical/physical procurement standards. Chapter 3 prescribes basic eligibility for prior service applicants for enlistment. Army Regulation 635-5 prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009595
It was not submitted by any organization after he transferred to the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) in December 1998. d. as a result, this error caused him to be ineligible for promotion consideration to E-7 in September 2008 when he satisfied time in service/time in grade and NCOES criteria for the promotion had he been promoted to E-6 in 1998. e. as of September 2008, he had served 251 months time in service, completed the required NCOES, and served 122 months time in grade. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009596
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to an Honorable Discharge. On 15 June 1973, the applicant having consulted with a duly-certified legal counsel, voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service 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. The applicant requests that he be given an Honorable Discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009597
The applicant requests his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) be corrected to show his correct date of birth (DOB). The applicants WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 31 October 1942 and entered active duty in Boston, MA, on 13 November 1942. ___________X__________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009598
The applicant requests, as an exception to policy, that: * the date on her contract for payment of an Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) be changed to the day of her appointment on 5 February 2008 * she be allowed to retain the OAB incentive in the amount of $10,000 in conjunction with her appointment * any recoupment of the $10,000 OAB incentive be waived * that she receive any remaining OAB payment 2. She states: * she was eligible for an OAB and received the first payment * during a review of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009599
Based on the available records and evidence of record, the Board concludes it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show he served in the IDP areas: * SWA from 15 December 1990 through 5 May 1991 * Kosovo from 20 January through 10 May 1991 5. Records show the applicant was awarded the Kosovo Campaign Medal for his service in support of OJG and that he served in Kosovo during the Kosovo Defense Campaign. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009601
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his home of record (HOR) as Illinois. The applicant's request to have his DD Form 214 corrected to show his HOR as Illinois was carefully considered. Although contemporary DD Forms 214 show the HOR, the DD Form 214 the applicant was issued at the time of his separation did not have any provisions for entering the HOR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009602
Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Military Personnel Information Management Records), paragraph 2-6, provides that information contained in the restricted section of the OMPF will not be released to any other person or agency without the approval of the Commanding General, HRC or the Department of the Army selection board proponent. Department of the Army Memorandum 600-2, Policies and Procedures for Active Duty List Officer Selection Boards, provides in paragraph 9b that the Army has restricted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009608
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her records to show she changed her last name when she divorced her spouse. _____________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 | 20110009609
The applicant provides copies of: * orders transferring him to the Retired Reserve * his FFDDB acknowledgement statement * his post-deployment health assessment * medical treatment records * orders to active duty * his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * his Retirement Points Statement * a memorandum from the Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. It states commanders of medical treatment facilities (MTF's) who are treating...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009611
b. Paragraph 3-37b(1)(a) states the decision to file the original DA Form 2627 in the performance or restricted portions in the OMPF will be made by the imposing commander at the time NJP is imposed. There is no evidence of record and the applicant provides insufficient evidence to show the DA Form 2627 filed in the performance section of his OMPF is invalid or unjust. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110009611 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009614
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. Accordingly, her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show that the correct separation authority is Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 6-3(b) and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009623
The applicant requests that the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 1 July 2010, be removed from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The IA directed the administrative GOMOR be filed in the applicants OMPF. The IA initially directed the GOMOR be filed in the performance section of the applicants OMPF, but later issued a memorandum stating the GOMOR should be filed in his local military personnel file for three years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009626
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 item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) as "Adjustment Disorder" vice "In Lieu of Trial by Court-Martial" and that he be assigned a percentage of disability with no reduction of his service-connected disability rating issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009627
Army Regulation 601-210, paragraph 5-53a, states medical waivers for RA and USAR enlistment may be considered for former enlisted members if: a. Army Regulation 635-200 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. The SPD of SFK was the appropriate code for the applicant based on the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009631
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 foreign service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) * award of the Bronze Star Medal and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009633
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Driver and Mechanic Badge, Combat Lifesaver Training, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol Bar, and the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle and Grenade Bars. He recently located orders for his "Driver's Badge with Wheeled Device" and training records showing his training as a Combat Lifesaver. His DD Form 214 should be corrected to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009634
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 Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. The applicant has not provided any evidence to validate his contention and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009635
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the correct period of his service in Iraq and to show his overseas service. The applicant states he was issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) that shows incorrect dates for his service in Iraq, and his overseas service is not recorded in his military records. He was issued a DD Form 215, dated 9 November 2009, which corrected his DD Form 214 by amending block 12f...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009639
The applicant's records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 9 August 1966. Aside from his minor NJP and lacking any other derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service and correct his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all...