ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010319
On or about 23 September 1974, the commander notified the applicant of his intention to separate him from the service for unsuitability under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 13. A Report of Mental Status Evaluation dated 26 September 1974 indicates the applicant's behavior was normal. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010324
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her husband's record to show the correct spelling of his last name as L--k--- instead of L--g---. The cover sheet for the FSM's Service Record document with a beginning date of service of 19 March 1952 shows his last name as L--g---. His last name is spelled as Lk---- on these two forms.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010328
Accordingly, the applicant was discharged on 19 May 1971. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge was considered appropriate at the time. _______ _ _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 | 20110010330
b. Reconstructed military documents showed: * he enlisted for a period of 3 years * he completed basic training but was never awarded a military occupational specialty * he had 401 days of lost time due to AWOL * he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, with an undesirable discharge c. The facts and circumstances surrounding his discharge were not available for review. c. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010331
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Bronze Star Medal is awarded for heroism and for meritorious achievement or service in military operations against an armed enemy. Additionally, the DA Form 1577 the applicant provided indicates he was authorized the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the CIB; however, there is no evidence he was awarded the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010335
BOARD DATE: 29 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110010335 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010338
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110010338 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The new evidence he submitted shows he purchased a shotgun on 14 November 1956 at a PX in Korea and he received a hunting permit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010341
The evidence of record shows when the MEB found the applicant's condition of chronic cervicalgia as unfitting the MEB also reviewed medical records which showed there was no evidence of radiculopathy. The PEB found his radiculopathy was not listed on his physical profile as requiring limitation of duties, the physical findings did not support that this condition hindered his abilities to perform his assigned duties, and they appropriately did not find this condition as unfitting as the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010342
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect his new legal last name of Payxxx. 2. The evidence of record shows that the applicant enlisted, served, and was honorably REFRAD under last name of Pasxxx." There is no evidence of record or independent evidence that suggests the name recorded in his military records exhibits a material error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010343
Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. He served a qualifying period of service for award of the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal which are not shown on his DD Form 214; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show both awards. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010344
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides the following: a. the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) was established on 4 December 1961 and may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who after 1 July 1958: (1) participate, or have participated, as members of U.S. military units in a U.S. military operation in which service members of any Military Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010347
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 1 October 1984, the applicants unit commander initiated action to separate her under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, for entry level status performance and conduct. On...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010348
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add the Combat Action Badge (CAB), Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) with three bronze service stars, and Parachutist Badge. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010353
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 4 August 1988, he was notified of his pending separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct (commission of a serious offense). On 31 August 1995, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010354
He further acknowledged he understood that by requesting discharge he was admitting guilt to the charges against him or of a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a discharge under other honorable conditions. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) he was issued at the time shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by a court-martial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010358
The applicant requests: * upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to a general under honorable conditions discharge * correction of his social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) 2. The applicants military records are not available to the Board. There is no evidence which indicates he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010362
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence in his records and he did not provide any evidence to show this injury or any other medical condition rendered him unfit for military service. The applicant's available records provide no indication he suffered from a physical or mental condition that rendered him unfit to perform his military duties at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010365
His record contains five different DD Forms 214, none of which indicate he was wounded in combat or previously awarded the Purple Heart. It was reestablished by the President of the United States per War Department General Orders Number 3 in 1932. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for wounds sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010368
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show his Social Security Number (SSN) begins 161 not 181. 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 begins 161 as shown on the SSA verification letter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010369
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 Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that he was awarded the CIB while serving in Vietnam. ____________x___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010372
The applicant's contentions that his retired grade should be colonel/O-6 instead of lieutenant colonel/O-5 and that he was unaware he had been transferred to the Retired Reserve until March 2010 were carefully considered and determined to lack merit. Additionally, there is no substantive evidence showing he was referred to a medical evaluation board at the time of his transfer to the Retired Reserve. His major surgery was not performed until 2 years after his transfer to the Retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010373
A review of his personnel service records failed to show evidence and he did not provide any evidence showing that he was ever awarded or recommended for award of any Purple Hearts or Bronze Star Medals in addition to those mentioned in the preceding paragraphs. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant has not provided sufficient evidence which shows he was awarded or recommended for award of any additional Bronze Star Medals by proper authority while serving on active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010374
The applicant provides: * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * Honorable Discharge Certificate * DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) * Orders 091-137 (discharge from the ARNG) * ARNG Retirement Points History Statement * 1987 and 1991 Standard Forms 88 (Report of Medical Examination) * 1987 medical treatment records CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The official stated: * the law to allow the 15-year retirement went into effect in October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010376
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show all of his military training; his service (and duties) in Germany; his service during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm; his Reserve service; and all of his awards. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows in: a. item 12f (Foreign Service) the entry "02 05 23" indicating he completed 2 years, 5 months, and 23 days of foreign service during his period of active service; b. item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010378
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: a. item 11 (Primary Specialty) that he served in military occupational specialty (MOS) 95C (corrections specialist) for 2 years and 3 months; b. item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) that he was awarded the Afghanistan Campaign Medal and the Southwest Asia Service Medal; and c. item 14 (Military Education) that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010380
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 31 December 1964 to 5 October 1967. 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 for his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010382
The applicant states he has not received credit on his DD Form 214 for his foreign service in the Horn of Africa from 19 March 2006 through 15 November 2006. The DFAS information combined with the applicant's statement of wartime service is accepted as sufficient evidence with which to amend item 12f of his DD Form 214 to show completion of 1 year, 7 months, and 6 days of foreign service and to correct item 18 to show he served a tour of duty in the Horn of Africa (Djibouti) from 19 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010384
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge for medical reasons. The appropriate authority approved his request for discharge on 4 November 1994 and directed his discharge under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010385
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) dated 23 March 1973 be corrected to show that the first digit of his Social Security Number (SSN) is a 3. 2. His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his discharge reflects that the first digit of his SSN is a 3. 4. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing that the first digit of his SSN as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010387
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to honorable. The applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 17 December 1969 for a period of 3 years. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010388
The applicant states he was awarded the Purple Heart in Vietnam and he feels it should be listed on his DD Form 214. This was markedly aggravated by a fall on the left shoulder subsequent to a bullet wound injury involving the right and left lower legs while engaged in combat in RVN. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010389
The applicant states: * He attained a master's degree in December 2000 and he has been a licensed practitioner since, with no break in employment * He had over 10 years of prior social worker service and he was told by his recruiter he would enter the Army as a CPT * His branch manager told him he would be credited with the experience after receipt of his LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) * He met all DOD and Army regulatory requirements for the additional CSC * The Army currently...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010390
The applicant requests back payment, reinstatement, and continuance of Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) pay. The evidence of record shows the applicant was honorably discharged from active duty on 1 August 1993 and authorized VSI payment for 20 years (until August 2013). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the applicant made an MSO election, electing to remain in the Individual Ready...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010396
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his deployment to Kuwait. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Kuwait from 20 February 1998 through 29 April 1998. _______ _ _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 | 20110010397
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he served 20 years, 9 months, and 4 days of active service and that his retired pay be adjusted accordingly. He goes on to state that he had served 20 years, 1 month, and 8 days of service and on the following day (1 February 1991) he was recalled to active duty and served until he was released from active duty (REFRAD) on 27 September 1991 and he was again returned to the Retired Reserve after serving 7 months and 27 days of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010399
Request a non-duty-related Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) to determine his fitness for further military service. The advisory official recommended approval of the applicant's request provided the following steps are accomplished: (1) A Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) reviews the applicant's medical records for disability evaluation processing and make a recommendation to a PEB to determine his fitness. However, the record shows the MSARNG later determined PTSD made him unfit for further...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010405
The applicant requests upgrade of his dishonorable discharge to an honorable discharge. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-10, as a result of court-martial with a dishonorable characterization of service. However, subsequent to this date: a. Paragraph 2-1b(2) states a DD Form 214 will not be prepared for enlisted Soldiers discharged for immediate reenlistment in the RA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010412
As new issues, the applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to add the Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Commendation Medal, and Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award) * item 25 (Separation Authority) to show paragraph 14-12b instead of paragraph 14-12c(1) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) 3. On 21 December 1994,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010414
The applicant received nonjudicial punishment under the provisions of Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ), as follows on: * 4 February 1971, for 97 days of AWOL * 8 September 1971 for one day of AWOL; * 13 November 1971, for being absent from his appointed place of duty * 7 January 1972, for 7 days of AWOL 5. The honorable characterization of service is appropriate when the quality of the Soldiers service generally has met the standards of acceptable conduct and performance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010417
He states he cannot attain a full-time police position until his discharge is changed. On 22 November 1976 after consulting with defense counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against him or her or of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010419
His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) that was created upon his entrance into the Army shows the same first name as that shown on his enlistment document. The evidence of record shows that upon enlistment in the Army, the applicant listed his first name as "Rudolph." __________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 | 20110010422
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his narrative reason for separation and reenlistment eligibility (RE) code shown on his NGB [National Guard Bureau] Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) be changed. The applicant states: * He should never have been discharged * A change in occupation would have been a sufficient adjustment for the conditions he was released for * He has been trying hard (with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010423
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Aircraft Crew Member Badge [now known as the Basic Aviation Badge) and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this award. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 shows he served in Vietnam as an aircraft repairer/mechanic from 13 December 1965 to 7 December 1966 while assigned to the 73rd Aviation Company. Further, an individual who has participated in at least 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010424
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show his physical evaluation board (PEB) found him physically unfit for the following medical conditions with disability ratings as listed below: * sinusitis with a 30 percent disability rating * allergic rhinitis with a 30 percent disability rating * nasal polyposis with a 30 percent disability rating * headaches with a 50 percent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010426
The record is void of any documents indicating the applicant requested and/or was denied the use of PDMRA during the mobilization/deployment in which it was earned; that an extension to this mobilization/deployment to use PDMRA at the mobilization station prior to REFRAD from the period of active duty service in question was denied; or that he has requested PDMRA in the more than 3 years since his REFRAD. The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 604 provided special...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010430
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device, three additional awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), and Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). The applicant states, in effect: * He never received several of the above awards * He was under the impression that the above awards would follow him from Vietnam to his next duty station, Fort Bragg, NC * He served in Vietnam from (July 1966 to July 1967) * The day he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010432
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 July 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110010432 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, the Army policy requires PDMRA to be used during the active duty period in which it was earned and there are no provisions to carry over or be monetarily compensated for PDMRA outside of the legal authority provided by the 2010 NDAA which expired on 28 October 2010. The evidence of record and independent evidence provided by the applicant is void of any documentary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010434
Records show the applicant participated in two campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. The applicant served in Vietnam during a qualifying period; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this unit award. 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 June 1966 in Vietnam; b. deleting the entry from item 8 of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010441
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable or a general discharge. On 6 December 1989, the applicant was notified that he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation), chapter 14, for misconduct, due to a pattern of misconduct. The available evidence does not show the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010450
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. There is no evidence in the applicant's personnel service record which shows the applicant sought assistance from his chain of command for mistreatment. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.