ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010079
His record contains a memorandum from Brooke Army Medical Center, dated 1 July 1980, to the applicant which states that retiring service members may voluntarily participate in the SBP program and if a member chooses other than maximum spouse coverage, the law requires that the spouse be notified. The evidence of record shows the FSM was retired on 26 July 1980. When the FSM was on the TDRL in 1980 and enrolled in the SBP program there were no laws that required the spouse to concur or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010081
The applicant requests correction of his records to show an increase in his Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) disability rating. The applicant concurred with the MEB findings and recommendation. However, the evidence shows the condition in question was addressed in the both his MEB and PEB proceedings and the examiner found no evidence to confirm such contusion; however, the applicant was awarded a 0% disability rating for subjective low back pain without objective findings in accordance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010082
On 14 August 1989, he was notified by his unit commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct commission of a serious offense. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct commission of a serious offense with a general discharge. Therefore, his service does not warrant an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010083
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he retired from the Indiana Army National Guard (INARNG) in the rank/grade of sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7 instead of staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6 and to restore his retired pay in the pay grade of E-7, the highest grade in which he satisfactorily served in the U.S. Air Force Reserve (USAFR). In the applicant's case, the evidence of record shows he was promoted to MSgt/E-7 and successfully held that grade for many years until he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010085
His record contains a signed copy of the 2009 PEB and other documentation which shows that after a review of his most recent periodic medical examination he was still determined to be unfit for military service and as a result his name was removed from the TDRL and he was discharged for physical disability, rated 10% disabled. Army Regulation 601-210 also states that former enlisted members who do not enlist in their respective component within 90 days of removal from the TDRL must meet all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010089
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show: * His date of birth (DOB) as "28 August 1921" vice "12 May 1921" * The addition of the North Africa, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe campaigns * Award of the Belgian Fourragere 2. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1 also shows that during his service with the 17th Armored Engineer Battalion, in addition to the four campaigns already shown on his WD AGO...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010090
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to list his foreign service in Djibouti and award of the ARCOM and the GWOTEM. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served honorably on active duty during the period 5 November 2002 through 7 July 2004. 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 (1st Award) for the period 5 November 2002 through 7 July 2004; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010091
The applicant states he held the rank of MG for more than 2 years on active duty. In connection with his retirement his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), DD Form 363A (Certificate of Retirement), and DD Form 2 (Retired) (U.S. Uniformed Services Identification Card) all indicated that he was retired in the rank of MG. f. He understands that in order to be eligible for retirement at a grade above major, a commissioned officer of the Army must have served on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010093
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. Soldiers unable to utilize accrued PDMRA days during their current mobilization order may be voluntarily retained on active duty under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010094
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active) be corrected to show that he was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), the Army Commendation Medal, any other awards to which he is entitled, and that he is a high school graduate. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 does not reflect his awards of the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), the Army Commendation Medal, any other awards to which he is entitled...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010095
The applicant provides: * Orders 37-02, issued by 1st Personnel Command, dated 19 February 1991 * U.S. Army Human Resources Command (USAHRC) Military Awards Branch web site printout for the Valorous Unit Award * excerpts from Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) for the Kuwait Liberation Medal - Government of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait * Headquarters, 1st Personnel Command memorandum, subject: Award of Foreign Badge, dated 23 July 1990, authorizing him to accept and wear the French Armed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010097
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the seventh and eighth digits of his social security number (SSN) as "60" instead of "06." His service personnel records contain only two documents, a DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data) and a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), which show the seventh and eighth digits of his SSN as "60." It appears an administrative error was made at the time his SSN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010106
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 social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-XX60." Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-XX06."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010108
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 as "XXX-7X-XXXX" instead of "XXX-4X-XXXX." Although the applicant's social security number appears as both "XXX-7X-XXXX" and "XXX-4X-XXXX" in his military personnel records, his social security card and letter from the Social Security Administration show the applicant's social security number as "XXXX-7X-XXXX." Therefore, he is entitled...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010109
He indicated he did not see evidence of a personality disorder. 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. The fact that civilian physicians state there is no evidence of a personality disorder 15 years after the applicant's discharge does not show the Army's diagnosis was an error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010111
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her husband's DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his service in Korea. Item 29 (Foreign Service) of the FSM's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) and section 5 (Service Outside Continental United States) of his DA Form 24 (Service Record) are blank, indicating he did not perform any foreign service. ___________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010114
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 5 June 1991, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. The request may be submitted at any time after charges have been preferred and must include the individual's admission of guilt.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010115
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she: * served in support of Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm from 15 October 1990 to 12 April 1991 * was awarded the Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KLM-SA) * completed the Total Army Instructor Training Course in March 2001 2. The Kuwait Liberation Medal awarded by the Government of Kuwait (KLM-KU) was approved on 9 November 1995 and is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010121
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Service) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 19 May 1926 instead of 19 May 1928. At the time of his enlistment, the applicant listed his DOB as 28 May 1928. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110010121 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110010121 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010122
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He was discharged on 9 April 1986 and issued a DD Form 214 properly crediting him with 1 year, 7 months, and 23 days of foreign service in Item 12f. _______ _ __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 | 20110010123
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940 and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. Therefore, he is entitled to the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 17 August 1966 through 7 August 1969 and correction of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010130
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * Item 8a (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command), to show she was assigned to Company A, Army Network Warfare Detachment, U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) * Item 18 (Remarks), to add her initial deployment to Afghanistan, from 22 April 2006 to 22 October 2006 2. With respect to her request for correction of her last unit of assignment and major...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010131
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110010131 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program was made available after the date of his retirement, thereby not allowing him to transfer the benefits to his eligible dependents. The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010132
The applicant's military record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 15 May 1968. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Vietnam for a qualifying period of service for the Vietnam Service Medal and participated during one campaign. 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 (1st Award) for the period 15 May 1968 through 9 May 1970...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010134
The applicant requests correction of the records of his deceased father, a former service member (FSM), to show battle and campaign credits, wounds received in action, and the Purple Heart. He states the FSM's discharge records do not show the proper entries for being wounded in action or the Purple Heart. The criteria for award of the Purple Heart specify that accidental injuries, unless caused by enemy fire, do not justify the award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010136
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Evidence shows he completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 11 May 1967 to 10 May 1970. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010138
For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar was authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) was awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010141
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 7 January 1974, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he receive an undesirable discharge certificate. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010142
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that his Date of Initial Entry to Military Service (DIEMS) is 7 July 1975. The applicant states that his DIEMS was incorrectly posted on his records as the date he was commissioned from the United States Military Academy instead of the date he entered the academy and the error is affecting the disability portion of his retired pay. A review of his records shows that the applicants DIEMS date was recorded as 6 June 1979, the date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010143
He was awarded a Certificate of Achievement, dated 14 August 1968. The applicant's request for correction of his records to show his Certificate of Achievement is acknowledged. However, based on Army Regulation 635-5 and Army Regulation 600-8-22, Certificates of Achievement are not recorded on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010145
On 8 July 1992, he was notified by his immediate commander that discharge action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations-Enlisted Personnel), paragraph14-12c, for misconduct - commission of a serious offense, specifically for abuse of illegal drugs, possession of cocaine, and hit and run. He acknowledged he understood if the discharge request were approved, he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010150
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 1 March 2001, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, by reason of misconduct - commission of a serious offense. The evidence of record shows the applicant demonstrated he could not or would not meet acceptable standards required of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010155
A review of documents contained in his military personnel records shows his SSN consistently appears as "522-XX-XXXX" throughout his tenure of service. Although the applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show the SSN as shown on his social security card all of the documents in his military service records show he served in the Army using a different SSN. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his official military personnel file (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010160
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his monthly cost for the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) has been terminated. At the time of his request for retired pay, he tried to elect not to participate in the SBP. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that on 6 May 2003 the applicant made a proper and acceptable request to terminate his NIP SBP coverage, and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010162
The applicant requests correction of his records to show service credit for his service in the Merchant Marines during World War II (WWII). The DD Form 214 was issued for this period of service shows he completed 5 years, 9 months, and 5 days of active service during this period of service; had 1 year, 1 month, and 4 days of prior active service; for a total of 6 years, 10 months, and 9 days of active service. The evidence of record shows the applicant was placed on the TDRL in the rank of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010163
The applicant requests that his retired pay be corrected to show he retired as an O-3E (a captain with over four years enlisted service). His retirement orders are not available. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending Orders D259-39, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, dated 16 September 2009 to show the applicant DID complete over 4 years of active service as an enlisted Soldier; and b. auditing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010168
The applicant requests, in effect, the fourth and fifth digits of his social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be changed from 18 to 19. ___________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) AR20110010168 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010170
However, his record contains a DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial on 8 March 1973 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, with an under other than honorable conditions character of service. The applicant's request to upgrade his undesirable discharge to a general discharge was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010172
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 30 November 2009, to show in: * item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty this Period), the date he reentered the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) program under Title 32, U.S. Code (USC) * item 12f (Foreign Service) he completed 4 months and 25 days of foreign service 2. Therefore, item 12 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 November 2009 should be corrected to show he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010177
The applicant provides a DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States), a letter from the VA, and VA Progress Notes. 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. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010178
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show this award. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served honorably on active duty during the period 24 September 1987 through 21 June 1991 and he was advanced in rank three times during this period. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010181
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states a bronze service star will be awarded for wear on the Vietnam Service Medal for participation in each credited campaign. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. correcting item 3 of his DD Form 214 to reflect his social security number as shown on his social security...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010186
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect that his Social Security Number (SSN) has an 8 in the sixth digit instead of a 9. 2. The applicant states that his DD Form 214 incorrectly reflects that the sixth digit of his SSN is a 9 when in fact it is an 8. 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010187
The evidence of record shows the applicant was wounded in action. Therefore, he is entitled to have his records corrected 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 Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 25 May 1968 in the Republic of Vietnam, b. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal and overseas service bar from item 24 of his DD Form 214, and c. adding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010188
On 20 August 1973, the brigade chaplain submitted a statement to the applicant's immediate commander wherein he stated he had interviewed the applicant, the applicant had a difficult time adjusting to the military, had a negative attitude, and had stated he wanted to get out of the Army. On 27 and 29 August 1973, his chain of command recommended his separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13. However, the DD Form 214 he was issued shows the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010190
The applicant requests his WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record) be corrected to show he served in Austria during World War II. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. There is no evidence in the available records which shows he served in Austria.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010196
This pamphlet shows the 23rd Administration Company was cited in Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 53, dated 1970, for award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation during the time of the applicant's assignment. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010197
The DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) he was issued for this period of service shows he completed 1 year, 11 months, and 7 days of active service. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he completed 2 years and 9 months of active service during this period. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010199
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), then in effect, stated formal in-service (full-time attendance) training courses successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214 will be entered in Item 14. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 13 of her DD Form 214 with a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010202
The DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 30 January 1976 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, administrative discharge conduct triable by court-martial, with the issuance of a UOTHC discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are...