ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009964
He provides: * a DD Form 294 (Application for Review by the Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) of the Rating Awarded Accompanying a Medical Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) * a DA Form 4187 * a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) recommendation * a Discharge Review Data Sheet * a request for medical discharge * a recommendation for discharge from his commander * a note to his commander stating his reasons for requesting a medical discharge * his National Guard Bureau...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009966
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the third digit of his Social Security Number (SSN) is a 1 and the fifth digit is a 2. 2. He had served 2 years of active service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as it is listed on his Social Security Card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009967
The applicant states: * on 3 February 2004, the minor (CMP-C) was born and paternity was not established at the time of the FSM's death * on 3 April 2009, the minor (CMP-C) was found and adjudged pursuant to deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) testing to be the daughter of the FSM * there were no other heirs impacted by the findings * her child should not be prejudiced by the unjust determination * the records should be corrected to allow her child to receive benefits to which she is entitled as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009970
He states his DD Form 214 only shows he served in Iraq from 21 June to 26 August 2002; however, he did not complete basic combat training until 19 December 2002. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) is awarded to members who served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). The evidence of record shows the applicant misread item 18 of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009972
The applicant requests that his DD Form 2656-6 (Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Termination Request) dated 8 October 2004, to disenroll from the SBP be honored. Title 10, Section 1452(g) states a retiree who has elected to participate in the Plan and who is suffering from a service-connected disability rated by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs as totally disabling and has suffered from such disability while so rated for not less than five continuous years from the date of retirement or if...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009973
The applicant requests that his initial appointment date in the Ohio Army National Guard (OHARNG) be corrected to 1 August 2008 and that his date of rank (DOR) for promotion to Chief Warrant Officer Two (CW2) be corrected to show 1 August 2010. The applicant provides: * His Oaths of Office * Federal Recognition Board proceedings * His discharge and initial appointment orders * A Federal Recognition order * His promotion orders * A letter from the OHARNG Adjutant General CONSIDERATION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009974
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A fire destroyed approximately 18 million service members' records at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in 1973. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. the Silver Star is awarded for gallantry in action against the enemy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009975
The DA Form 31 he submits shows he had accrued 5 days of leave when he requested his leave in December 2009, he requested 18 days of leave, and he was advanced 13 days of leave. However, there is no evidence in the available record and he has not submitted sufficient evidence showing his application for participation in HRAP was approved. Although there is an annotation on the DA Form 31 he submitted stating he participated in the HRAP he provides no explanation or documentation from any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009976
d. The board also determined eight additional medical conditions evaluated by the medical evaluation board were not unfitting (these conditions were not specified in the PEB Proceedings). The applicant did not submit and the record does not contain copies of his VA disability rating or his award of an SSA disability. The applicant has not provided and the record does not contain any evidence that the 10-percent disability rating assigned to him was improper or that any of the other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009978
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) which was created upon his entry on active duty shows "448" as the first three digits of his SSN. Records show that upon his enlistment in the RA on 8 May 1984, the applicant listed his SSN with the first three digits as "448."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009980
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His request to upgrade his discharge under other than honorable conditions was carefully considered, however, is not supported by the evidence of record. The evidence shows court-martial charges were preferred against him; however, he voluntarily submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009981
His records show he did not complete his training; however, his DD Form 214 shows he held military occupational specialty 57A (Duty Soldier). He also acknowledged that his entitlement to VA benefits would be determined by the VA, and that he would be separated by reason of physical disability (EPTS) and would receive a discharge commensurate with the character of his service. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Personnel Separations Separation Program Designators), Appendix (Separation Program...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009982
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. However, his WD AGO Form 53-59 shows he was discharged on 20 October 1949 under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368 (Enlisted Men - Discharge - Unfitness (Undesirable Habits or Traits of Character)) with an undesirable discharge. It is also presumed the separation authority appropriately directed the issuance of an undesirable discharge based on his overall record of service during the period under review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009986
The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 11 January 1957. The military documents on file in his official military personnel file show he served in and was released from the Army in 8 January 1959 and 7 August 1962 under the first name shown on his DD Forms 214. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in the Army on active duty from 11 January 1957 through 8 January 1959 and from 14 October 1961 through 7 August 1962 using the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009988
Item 2 (Service Number) of his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) contains the temporary identification number (TIN) 943-xx-xxxx. His DD Form 47 and DD Form 398 shows he was inducted using the TIN 943-xx-xxxx and all of the documents in his MPRJ indicate he used this TIN throughout his period of active service. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110009988 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110009988 2 ARMY BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009989
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states when he reenlisted in the Army National Guard in October 2003, the SLRP was the one and only incentive he reenlisted for. He provided the necessary loan documents to the State in 2005.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110009990
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. In the absence of evidence the applicant was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for such wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Purple Heart. _______ _ 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 | 20110009991
The applicant requests correction of the amount of foreign service on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant states his DD Form 214, block 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) shows he only served 1 month and 6 days; however, he served in Vietnam from 11 May 1971 to 25 December 1971. He had served 1 year, 11 months, and 1 day of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD reflects in block 22c that he served...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010000
The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 18 August 1959. His DD Form 4 and several documents in his record show his middle name as "L_b__." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending items 1 and 6 of the applicant's DD Form 214 to show the same middle name and date of birth as shown on his birth certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010001
The applicant requests change of his characterization of service from uncharacterized to honorable. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, Subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, United States Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to follow when taking action on applications from former...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010008
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. She was assigned an RE code 3 and a separation program designator (SPD) code of JFV. The evidence shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, due to a physical condition, not a disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010011
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-54-XXXX. __________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) AR20110010011 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010013
On 17 December 2007, his commander notified him that separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12b, for a pattern of misconduct was being initiated against him that may result in him being given a GD, under honorable conditions. The separation authority approved the action and directed that the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, and that he be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010015
Based on his overall record of service, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the AGCM and correct his DD Form 214 to reflect this award. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show these unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 13 December 1967 through 4 December 1969; b. deleting the VSM from item 24 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010016
The applicant requests that his date of rank (DOR) to captain (CPT) be adjusted to 13 May 1968 from 1 March 1969. A letter from the DA Office of Personnel Operations, Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN, dated 13 April 1970, shows he was promoted to the rank of CPT effective 1 March 1969. The applicant stated both letters are on file at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010020
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. Neither form lists any injury or medical treatment he received while on active duty. _______ _ __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 | 20110010023
The applicant states he was wounded in action in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN); however, his records do not show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant served a qualifying period of active enlisted service for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal from 8 November 1965 to 7 November 1968. a. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010024
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge. On 28 July 1998, the convening authority approved the sentence and except for that part of the sentence extending a bad conduct discharge ordered the sentence executed. Based on the foregoing, there is insufficient basis to upgrade his bad conduct discharge to a general discharge or an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010027
BOARD DATE: 20 October 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110010027 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 shows his DOB as 1 October 1928 and he authenticated the document at the time of his separation. __________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 | 20110010028
Transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) after his release from active duty on 15 September 1990. b. The applicant provides: * June 2011 OCLL letter * September 1990 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Orders 127-104 (1990 separation orders) * Copy of an identification card * DA Form 61 (Application for Appointment) * A page of Army Regulation 135-100 (Appointment of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010031
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110010031 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show he was promoted to pay grade E-5. The applicant states records he received from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) show he was promoted to E-5 on 24 September 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010034
Following consultation with legal counsel, he voluntarily requested 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 acknowledged he understood if his request were approved he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. However, there is no evidence that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010035
The evidence of record shows that she was promoted to the rank of SGT on 1 October 2004 and there is no evidence in her official records of her being reduced in grade. Accordingly, her DD Form 214 should be corrected to reflect that rank. While the applicant does not specify which awards are missing from her records, a review of her official records failed to show evidence of any awards that are not reflected on her DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010037
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was discharged due to 100-percent physical disability. There is no available evidence to show the applicant had any medical issues that impacted his ability to perform his duties while serving on active duty. _______ _ 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 | 20110010040
He provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending on 1 August 1988 * Understanding of Appointment as a Commissioned Officer, dated 2 November 1994 * Promotion orders for 1LT, dated 9 November 1994 * Reenlistment Eligibility Data Display (REDD) Report, dated 6 November 2007 * Appeal of Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) memorandum, dated 16 October 2009 * DA Form 7562 (Physical Disability Evaluation System) Commanders Performance and Functional Statement,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010044
The applicant requests award of the Army of Occupation Medal (AOM) with Germany Clasp and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect his service in Germany. His DA Form 24 (Service Record) shows the following: a. in section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service) that he was assigned to Headquarters Company, 1st Battle Group, 38th Infantry Regiment, during his tour of duty in Germany and b. in section 5 (Service Outside...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010047
The applicant requests correction of 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) for the period ending 2 February 1969 to show award of the Bronze Star Medal and Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010050
On 9 June 2008, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied his request to upgrade his discharge. 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. ____________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 | 20110010052
The applicant requests that he be awarded the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVNCM). He had served 2 years of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows he was awarded the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), and the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award). Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010053
There is no evidence in his military records showing he was awarded the BSM. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar * Vietnam Service Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * RVN Campaign Medal * one Overseas Service Bar 8. Review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS), an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010056
An email from the casualty area office on 11 January 2010 stated that since the FSM died between days of IDT, they were treating him as having died on active duty. If the FSM had not completed his tasks and had remained with his unit overnight as provided for in his unit orders, he would have been in a duty status and the applicant would have been properly provided a death gratuity and mortuary benefits. As such, the FSM was not in a duty status when he died and, therefore, the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010058
The advisory official recommended approval of the applicant's request for relief from financial liability stating: * the applicant should not be held financially liable in the amount of $800.77 * although the applicant did not deploy, the unit failed to inventory and hand receipt the applicant's property to another individual who would be deployed to Iraq with the property * the unit commander should not have required the applicant to sign for property that was not present (M68 Sights) * the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010060
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show the last three digits of his Army Serial Number as 597 instead of 397. Therefore, it is more than reasonable to presume that the last three digits of the Army Serial Number on his WD AGO Form 53-55 was incorrectly entered as a result of an administrative oversight. ___________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010062
He provides: * an extract of Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), chapter 4 (Miscellaneous Provisions) * an undated letter from a Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAGC) captain, subject: Discharge Under the Provisions of Chapter 10, AR (Army Regulation) 635-200 * his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 4 April 1975 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. This document shows a proper separation authority had considered the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010064
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his prior service in the U.S. Navy for 1 year, 1 month, and 25 days. A DD Form 4, dated 6 July 1957, shows he reenlisted in the RA for a period of 3 years. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows, upon his retirement, the applicant was issued a DD Form 214 that captured all periods of active service of 20 years, 3 months, and 20 days...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010066
This order shows he was awarded the AM (basic through fifth award) for the period 23 March to 2 November 1971 in accordance with Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards). Although he provides copies of his flight records which show he performed over 100 missions and recorded 462 hours of flight time, he has not provided sufficient evidence to show the category level for these missions. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010067
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010069
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110010069 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 the Army Achievement Medal (4th Award). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded three awards of the Army Achievement Medal which is correctly shown on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010071
The FSM's military records were not available to the Board for review. Records show the FSM was wounded during his service in WWI. The FSM's records show he served for a qualifying period of service for award of the WWI Victory Medal and three Battle Clasps for the Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne campaigns and correction of his records to show these awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010075
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was released from active duty (REFRAD) on 17 May 2010 instead of 17 May 2009 in block 12b (Separation Date This Period). The applicant states that his DD Form 214 incorrectly reflects that he was REFRAD on 17 May 2009 instead of 17 May 2010. At the time of his REFRAD, his DD Form 214 was prepared to show he was REFRAD on 17 May 2009, which is only 15 days after he was...