ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010208
The applicant provides copies of: * DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), dated 25 April 2004 * Standard Form 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care), dated 24 April 2004 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The statement of medical examination and record of medical treatment showing the applicant was treated for a wound to his left leg are accepted as sufficient evidence to show he met the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010210
However, this form is not complete as it does not contain any points awarded by a promotion board and the form has not been verified or signed by the commander, board recorder, or promotion authority. With respect to the two awards of the Army Commendation Medal, the evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded two awards of the Army Commendation Medal and both are correctly shown on his DD Form 214. However, there is no evidence in his records and he did not provide any conclusive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010213
Therefore, there is sufficient evidence upon which to base correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 26 of his DD Form 214 the Army Commendation Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) and issuing it to him. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110010213 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010216
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC). The applicant acknowledged: a. he was making the request of his own free will and he had not been subjected to any coercion whatsoever by any person; b. he had been advised of the implications that were attached to his request and that by submitting his request he also acknowledged he was guilty of the charges against him or of a lesser-included offense that also provided for the imposition of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010224
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110010224 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be changed to show he elected to participate in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) within 1 year of marriage to his new spouse. He submitted an ARPC Form 3854 (RC Supplemental SBP Election Certificate), dated 22 June 2000, which shows he elected to decline coverage under the RCSBP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010226
The applicant requests, in effect, removal of the separation program designator (SPD) code "KFN" from item 9c (Authority and Reason) and the statement "physical disability, existed prior to service (EPTS), medical board" from item 27 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). However, his record contains the applicant's command endorsements approving his medical evaluation board (MEB) proceedings wherein he was found to have a condition which existed prior to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010227
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge may be awarded to an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and actively participating in such ground combat. The Soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, he must be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010229
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the following awards be added to her DD Form 214: * ARCOM * AAM * "Somalia Ribbon" * "Haiti Ribbon" 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding her the AGCM for the period 16 October 1991-15 October 1994 * adding the ARCOM, AAM, and AGCM to her DD Form 214 2.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010232
His record contains, in part: a. a DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 23 August 1966, that shows his issued military service number. There is only one document containing an SSN that shows the SSN the applicant claims is correct. _________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 | 20110010233
The applicant provides: * Letters to and from DFAS * Letters to and from his Members of Congress * Chronological Record of Military Service * DD Form 2656 (date for Payment of Retired Personnel) * Application for Retired Pay Benefits CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His ARNG Chronological Record of Military Service, dated 12 October 2010, shows he completed a total of 20 years, 1 month, and 11 days of qualifying service for non-regular retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010234
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). The evidence of record further confirms the applicant voluntarily requested discharge to avoid a court-martial that could have resulted in a punitive discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010237
He states his DD Form 214 does not list his correct date of birth and award of the Purple Heart for being wounded in Korea. The evidence he submitted is not sufficient to show an error exists or to change the date of birth shown on his 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 this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010246
Special Pay Branch cannot initiate or pay BCP retroactive to 17 July 2007; the period of arrears exceeds the authority as granted by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), Indianapolis Center. Evidence shows he received board certification by the American Board of Family Medicine in September 2007 with an effective date of 17 July 2007. Based on the foregoing and the advisory opinion recommendation, the applicant is eligible to receive BCP for the period 17 July 2007 through 31...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010247
c. The applicant was subsequently denied payment of the bonus because he exceeded the years of service provision stating that a Soldier could not have more than 10 years of service to receive such bonus. Accordingly, he should not have been given a 6-year contract or a bonus. The available evidence clearly shows the applicant should not have been given a 6-year reenlistment contract or a bonus.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010253
Regrettably, absent evidence which conclusively shows he sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action, that he was treated by medical personnel for those wounds or injuries, and that this treatment was made a matter of official record, there is insufficient basis for awarding him the Purple Heart. With respect to the second period of service, the evidence of records shows the applicant suffered an accidental self-inflicted wound that led to his medical evacuation, treatment,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010256
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant, the sister of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, that the FSM's discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The available evidence does not show the FSM ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010257
The applicant requests, in two separate applications, that his separation authority, separation code, reenlistment code, and narrative reason for separation be changed. On 6 October 1988, the applicant was notified that an administrative separation board was convening to determine whether he should be separated from the Army pursuant to Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12c, due to a positive urinalysis and indebtedness. An administrative separation board convened at his request and it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010258
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 8 October 1963. The applicant's available records do not contain evidence and he did not provide any that shows he completed training for and was awarded MOS 13A.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010261
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-1 (Army Casualty Program), in effect at the time, states LOD investigations are conducted essentially to arrive at a determination of whether misconduct or negligence was involved in the disease, injury, or death and, if so, to what degree. The SF 513 submitted by the applicant suggests that his tinnitus, mild inner ear damage hearing loss was due to noise exposure in Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010262
Prior to induction into the Army of the United States (AUS), the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) wherein he listed "4" and "0" as the fourth and fifth digits of his SSN. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) listed his Service Number; it did not list his SSN. However, having listed the correct SSN at the time of induction, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show that same SSN at the time of separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010264
BOARD DATE: 8 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110010264 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 100 (Army of the United States - Separation Qualification Record) to show his last name as "Gxxxcx" vice "Gxxxex." The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010265
The applicant states that he should have been awarded the CIB because he was an infantryman serving in an infantry unit that engaged the enemy in ground combat. Therefore, in the absence of substantiating evidence to show that he engaged the enemy in ground combat in Vietnam, there appears to be no basis to grant his request for award of the CIB. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010267
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show the Purple Heart and item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 is blank. In the absence of evidence showing that the applicant was injured and treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam, the service medical record provided by the applicant is not sufficient as a basis for award of the Purple Heart. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010270
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) for the period ending 19 January 2011 to show his service in Afghanistan and his award of two Purple Hearts (PH's), an Army Achievement Medal (AAM), and the Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM). The applicant states his DD Form 214 does not show his service in Afghanistan from 5 June to 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010272
The applicant requests correction of her deceased former husband's records, a former service member (FSM), to show he changed his category of participation in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) from spouse to former spouse coverage. The available records do not show the FSM ever made a voluntary election to change his SBP election from spouse and dependent children to former spouse coverage within 1 year after the divorce. The available records do not show he ever made a voluntary election to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010273
The Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp is also for authorized for service in the Army of Occupation of Berlin between 9 May 1945 and 2 October 1990. However, his records do not contain any evidence and he provided none to show he was stationed in Berlin. _______ 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 | 20110010274
The applicant's record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 19 March 1969. Army Regulation 672-5-2 (Awards), in effect at the time, states the Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who 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 concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the: * Purple Heart, for wounds incurred in action in Vietnam on 25 June 1970 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010275
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he was released from active duty (REFRAD) in the rank of specialist (SPC)/pay grade E04 and that he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster (AAM 1OLC) and Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC). Accordingly, his DD Form 214 should be corrected at this time. Accordingly, this award should be added to his DD Form 214 at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010275
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he was released from active duty (REFRAD) in the rank of specialist (SPC)/pay grade E04 and that he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster (AAM 1OLC) and Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC). Accordingly, his DD Form 214 should be corrected at this time. Accordingly, this award should be added to his DD Form 214 at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010277
The applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) in connection with his induction into the Army of the United States (AUS) wherein he listed his SSN with the number "5" as the seventh digit. His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) lists his service number; it does not list his SSN. His records contain various personnel and medical documents, including a separation order, statement of medical condition, various computerized punch cards, and other documents that list his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010280
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) appointment date as 16 June 2007 vice 7 January 2011 and his date of rank (DOR) to captain (CPT) as 1 December 2003. He also states he executed an oath of office as a Reserve commissioned officer on 16 June 2007. He was appointed as a USAR officer on 16 June 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010281
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. However, although the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) provided special authority to monetarily compensate Soldiers for unused PDMRA for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010283
The applicant requests the Army Commendation Medal and Joint Service Achievement Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant provides copies of: * Permanent orders showing award of the Army Commendation Medal * Permanent orders showing award of the Joint Service Commendation Medal with memorandum and citation * Orders reassigning him within the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) * DA Form 3540 (Certificate and Acknowledgement of USAR Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010284
At the time of the decision of the ABCMR in Docket Number AR20100027698, dated 14 December 2010, it was the intent of the ABCMR to provide affected members the opportunity to use authorized PDMRA days upon their next qualifying deployment/mobilization, not to provide monetary compensation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant is authorized to use 60 days of PDMRA upon the next qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010285
The applicant provides: * self-authored statements * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * extracts from her military personnel records. The applicant's record is void of evidence showing she enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve subsequent to her discharge. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010288
On 16 August 1982, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The DD Form 214 he was issued confirms he was separated for misconduct, conviction by civil court. __________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 | 20110010289
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM). ____________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 | 20110010290
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his service in Vietnam. The applicant states he served in Vietnam with a transportation unit; however, his DD Form 214 does not reflect his Vietnam service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010291
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 evidence of record shows he was promoted to MAJ on 10 August 2004, in AR branch. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the DA Form 1059, dated 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010294
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect his awards of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle and Grenade Launcher Bars. The Board determined the evidence presented is sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010296
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his new legal name change and his assignment with the 75th Ranger Regiment in Vietnam. The applicant states, in effect, that he had his legal name changed on 22 August 1994 and he desires his DD Form 214 to be corrected to reflect his new name. _______ _ X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010298
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. _______ _ 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 | 20110010299
The applicant, the former spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's records to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from "spouse" to "former spouse" coverage within 1 year of his divorce. The applicant states: * she and the FSM were married on 16 February 1969 and divorced on 24 March 1990 * their final judgment and divorce decree stipulated that she was to receive 40 percent of the FSM's military retirement and remain the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010300
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received during World War II. Several others were also awarded the medal at the same time. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in during World War II.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010302
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Based on Army Regulation 600-8-22, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge requires service in an infantry MOS in an infantry unit engaged in active ground combat with the enemy. The applicant's service record does not contain sufficient evidence that shows he was engaged in active ground combat with the enemy while assigned to his infantry unit in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010304
The applicant requests correction of his discharge papers to show he was taken as a Prisoner of War (POW) around March of 1945. There is no evidence in his reconstructed military record that shows he was a POW. ___________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 | 20110010308
On 9 July 2002, the separation authority approved his voluntary request for discharge in lieu of a court-martial in accordance with chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, and directed he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. _______ _ x _________ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010310
Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. Accordingly, his punishment was not disproportionate to the offenses for which he was convicted and he has failed to show sufficient evidence or reasons to warrant an upgrade of his discharge based on clemency. As a result, clemency is not warranted in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010312
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his rank/grade as specialist four (SP4)/E-4 or sergeant (SGT)/E-5 and for his lost time to be removed from his DD Form 214. The applicant provides DA Form 2166-5, dated 9 January 1975, wherein he was rated for his duty performance while serving in HHC, 1st Battalion, 32d Infantry, as a wheeled vehicle mechanic in duty MOS 63B1O. The evidence of record shows the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010316
Consistent with the chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority approved her administrative discharge and ordered her discharged under the provisions of chapter 14-12b of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct and directed she be furnished a General Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) she was issued confirms she was discharged under the provisions of chapter 14-12b of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of...