ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009777
This document shows that on 4 June 1999, the applicant elected Option C (immediate coverage based on full retired pay), spouse-only SBP coverage. The applicant's DFAS-CL Form 7220/148 shows he is paying for spouse-only RCSBP coverage based upon his full gross retired pay. Effective 1 October 2008, no reduction may be made in the retired pay of a participant in the SBP for any month after the later of: (1) the 360th month for which the participants retired pay is reduced; and (2) the month...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009783
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect all awards he is authorized to include his Certificate and Letter of Appreciation and his duties as an armorer in Germany. Accordingly, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 21 January 1969 to 21 December 1971 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this medal. Awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 21...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009795
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence available, and he has not provided sufficient evidence, which confirms he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action during his period of service. _______ _ __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 | 20110009801
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. His reconstructed record contains a Headquarters Company, 137th Infantry Regiment morning report, dated 28 December 1944, wherein it shows the applicant's duty status was changed from duty to "Slightly wounded, not in action" while stationed at Tintange, Belguim. There is no evidence in applicant's reconstructed records and he has provided no evidence that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009803
The applicant requests the date on his DD Form 2839 (Career Status Bonus (CSB) Election) be changed thereby allowing him to receive a CSB. Army Regulation 600-8-7 (Retirement Services Program), Section IV clearly stated that eligible Soldiers have 6 months from the date of notification to decide to either remain under the High-3 retirement plan or elect CSB/REDUX [Reduced Retired]; c. the applicant was informed that if the date of election on his form was correct, his election was past the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009807
The applicant states that she was married to the FSM at the time of his death. His records show that he was married with two dependents; however, there is no evidence in his official records to show that he elected to participate in the SBP. The law in effect at the time of the FSMs death required a 1-year waiting period after marriage to be deemed an eligible beneficiary under the SBP or there must have been a child by that marriage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009820
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 also states the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. _______ _ _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 | 20110009823
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 25 May 1971, he was discharged accordingly. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009827
The DD Form 214 he was issued confirms he was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13, with a separation code of "JFX," and the narrative reason for separation as "Personality Disorder." Paragraph 5-13 provides that a Soldier may be separated for a personality disorder which interferes with assignment to or performance of duty. The evidence of record shows the applicant was diagnosed by a psychiatrist with a personality disorder that was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009834
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show his last name spelled as "D___S." The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant entered, served, and was discharged under the same spelling of his last name as shown on his DD Form 214. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document confirming the current spelling of his last name will be filed in his official military personnel file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009836
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) shown on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge). The evidence of record shows the SSN the applicant claims is correct was recorded upon his induction, but the first three digits were transposed on various documents in his record. Upon REFRAD, his SSN was incorrectly recorded on his DD Form 214 as "288-XX-XXXX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009840
Consistent with the chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of unsatisfactory performance and directed issuance of a general discharge under honorable conditions. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he received shows he was discharged for unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009843
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110009843 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 15 May 1990, the applicant's 1SG recommended to the commander that separation action be initiated against the applicant for unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13. On 10 July 1990, the separation authority approved his discharge for unsatisfactory performance under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009845
The applicant was born on 6 September 1968 and he enlisted in the Regular Army on 21 August 1986 for a period of 4 years. On 17 October 2002, he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge to fully honorable. 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 | 20110009849
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for his service during the period 9 March 1955-31 March 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: * Army Good Conduct Medal 3rd Award for the period 9 March 1955-8 March 1958 * Army Good Conduct Medal 4th Award for the period 9 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009854
BOARD DATE: 3 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110009854 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The DD Form 1380 shows the applicant was treated for a wound sustained as a result of enemy action on 21 April 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 sustained in action on 21 April 1969; b. deleting the awards currently shown on his DD Form 214; and c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009855
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars, Combat Action Ribbon, Valorous Unit Award, and two Overseas Service Bars. The applicant's DA Form 20 shows in: a. item 31 (Foreign Service): Vietnam from 21 October 1969 through his Expiration of Term of Service (ETS); b. item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned to the: (1) 137th Engineer Company (Light Engineers) from 25 October 1969...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009860
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Achievement Medal and to show she attended schooling for food service instead of law enforcement. There is no evidence of record and she did not provide any evidence that shows she was awarded the Army Achievement Medal during her period of service. Therefore, her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show she completed the Food Service Specialist Course...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009870
Counsel requests the applicant be considered for promotion to LTC/O-5 by an SSB and, if the applicant is selected, removal of the "non-selection for promotion" from his official military personnel file (OMPF), a retroactive promotion effective date to LTC, and continuation/reinstatement on active duty in the rank of LTC/O-5. d. Counsel cites: (1) Army Regulation 623-3 (Evaluation Reporting System), chapter 3 (Army Evaluation Principles), paragraph 3-60 (Complete-the-Record Reports), that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009876
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to reflect his participation in the Ardennes-Alsace campaign. The applicant's complete military records are not available for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009877
However, he petitioned the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) for an adjustment of this date to 3 March 2008, the date he completed the warrant officer advanced course (WOAC). National Guard Regulation (NGR) 600-101 (Warrant Officers - Federal Recognition and Related Personnel Actions) states that in order to attend WOAC, a warrant officer must be within one year of promotion prior to enrollment. On 16 September 2008, the Board granted him relief in the form of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009880
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 Killeen, TX. His official records contain four DD Forms 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document). The place recorded as the HOR for the Soldier when the Soldier reenlisted remains the same as that recorded when he enlisted unless there is a break in service of more than one full day.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009881
It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in the Regular Army from 31 August 1965 to 3 June 1968. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed training and was awarded MOS 11C.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009884
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110009884 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 Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC). Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009885
The applicant states he served on active duty from 1968 to 1972 and in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) from June 1972 to October 1995, when he was transferred to the Retired Reserve after 26 years for medical reasons. The applicant reached 60 years of age on 9 September 2008 and apparently applied for retired pay, because officials at AHRC-STL advised the applicant that he did not have 20 qualifying years of service for retired pay on 28 December 2010. Therefore, the Board determined that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009887
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members records at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973. In the absence of any official corroborating evidence, the newspaper article provided by the applicant that states he was wounded in Korea is insufficient by itself as a basis for award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009890
The applicant requests the Air Medal with Fifth Oak Leaf Cluster (six awards) and any awards and decorations to which he may be entitled for his service in Vietnam be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant states: * His DD Form 214 should include Vietnam service/campaign medals and the Air Medal with Fifth Oak Leaf Cluster * He arrived with the 57th Transportation Company in Saigon, Vietnam on 13 December 1961 and he left...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009891
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to reflect his legal name change of 28 February 2011. The applicant states on 28 February 2011 he legally changed his name from "Thomas A---n W--------k" to "Thomas W----r A---n." 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009896
In his voluntary request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood if his request were accepted he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The evidence of record does not show and the applicant has not provided evidence to show error, injustice, or inequity in the RE code shown on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009898
A Soldier who elected Voluntary Separation Incentive received an annual payment based on years of service and pay grade at the time of separation. It provided, in pertinent part, that Soldiers whose application for separation under the Voluntary Separation Incentive/Special Separation Benefit (VSI/SSB) programs was approved on or after 3 May 1993 could not convert to early retirement unless they were currently on active duty in the Regular Army at the time of the announcement of this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009899
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 13 December 1990, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge, under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct - commission of a serious offense, and directed the applicant be furnished a general, under honorable conditions discharge. A discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under this chapter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009900
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 Purple Heart. There are no medical records in his Official Military Personnel File that show he was wounded due to hostile action in Vietnam. Regrettably, there is no evidence in the applicant's record and he provided insufficient evidence to show he was wounded as a result of hostile action and treated for such wounds and he meets the above criteria.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009901
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 lists the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 1960 7. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 27 March 1968 through 11 March 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009911
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge): * to show in item 1 (Last Name- First Name-Middle Name) his last name as K-----ch instead of K-----ck * to show, in effect, in item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), among other awards, the: * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (3rd Award) and with "V" Device * Air...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009913
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110009913 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) prescribes the specific reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty and the separation codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. __________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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009915
His military records show that with prior ARNG and U.S. Army Reserve service he was involuntarily ordered to active duty as a reservist for unsatisfactory participation effective 11 January 1980. The DD Form 214 issued to him shows he completed 1 year, 5 months, and 25 days of active duty during this period of service. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009924
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He provided a copy of the DA Form 2627-1 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, (UCMJ)), dated 17 January 1966. His record shows he received two ratings of good during his period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009926
An automated Statement for Enlistment U.S. Army Enlistment Program U.S. Army DEP (DEP-In) was completed on 7 October 2003. The applicant's enlistment reservation, dated 2 April 2003, shows the recruiter made a handwritten entry indicating the applicant was authorized a HIGRAD enlistment bonus in the amount of $6,000.00 per "Message Number 142014MAR03, dated 17 March 2003" [Headquarters, Department of the Army, message, date/time group 142014ZMAR03, subject: Enlisted Incentive Program...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009927
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) or honorable discharge (HD). On 16 November 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive a UD discharge certificate under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009929
It appears he met the eligibility criteria for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a period of qualifying service of 3 years from 10 December 1963 through 9 December 1966 and he met the eligibility criteria for the second award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a period of qualifying service of 3 years from 10 December 1966 through 9 December 1969. The DD Form 214 is a "snapshot in time" and is a reflection of the applicant's record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009931
Her record contains a DD Form 4 that shows she enlisted in the RA on 16 October 1997 for a period of 3 years in the rank/grade of PV2/E-2. Therefore, her DD Form 214 for the period ending 15 May 2000 should be corrected to show she entered active duty this period on 16 October 1997. Based on this correction her net active service this period should also be corrected to show she completed 2 years and 7 months of service this period.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009935
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. He states at the time of his service he was using alcohol and he had an undiagnosed mental illness. He acknowledged he understood if his discharge request was approved he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009936
Public Law 110-252, section 3319 provides the eligibility requirements necessary to transfer unused education benefits to family members. Notwithstanding the advisory opinion, and in view of the fact that information on transfer application procedures was not fully available at the time he began his transition, it would serve the interest of equity and fairness to correct his record to reflect he applied to transfer his education benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009937
He provides the following documents: a. a clinical assessment in which he indicated his mental health issues as PTSD, depression, anxiety, and medical issues of neck and back pain; b. a clinical summary which indicated he was diagnosed with poly-substance dependence, substance-induced PTSD at axis I; back pain and neck pain at axis II; and problems with primary supports, social environment, legal housing, and other at axis IV; c. an EAEDC Medical Report that shows he underwent a medical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009943
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows he initially entered active duty on 15 July 1970. __________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 | 20110009944
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 29 April 1966 * Expert with the M-60 Machinegun on 7 July 1966 * Sharpshooter with the M-16 Automatic Rifle on 1 July 1966 b. item 31 (Foreign Service) Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 13 September 1966 through 21 August 1968; c. item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned to the: (1) 68th Assault Helicopter Company, from 27 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009947
The applicant provides copies of her DD Forms 214, her discharge orders from the USAR, and her request for release from the USAR. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. Therefore, the applicant's first DD Form 214 was properly prepared to reflect her ADT service as being uncharacterized and the applicant has failed to show through the evidence of record and the evidence submitted with her application...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009953
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show all of his military occupational specialties (MOS) and training. The applicant provides copies of his: * DD Form 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * Diploma, Individual Infantry Training, dated 10 June 1983 * Diploma, Airborne Course, dated 14 July 1983 * Hazardous duty orders, dated 18 July 1983 * Diploma, Special Forces Qualification Course, dated 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009957
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show that he was retired in the pay grade of E-5 with entitlement to all back pay and allowances. On 12 May 2008, the applicant was retired and placed on the TDRL in the pay grade of E-4 effective 13 May 2008. The applicant has not provided and the records do not contain any evidence to show that the applicant was eligible for promotion to pay grade E-5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009960
The applicant, the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests the FSM's records be corrected to show she had completed 20 years of qualifying service for a non-regular retirement and that the applicant be shown as eligible for a Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity. Public Law 95-397, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for reserve retirement [20 or more qualifying years] but were not yet age 60 to provide an annuity for their survivors...