ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010763
BOARD DATE: 12 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110010763 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. At the time of his retirement he was married and elected to participate in SBP. The applicant submitted his request to discontinue SBP during a limited period created specifically to allow for discontinuation of SBP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010764
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Afghanistan and his Defense Meritorious Service Medal (DMSM). The available evidence shows he served a qualifying period of service for award of the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze service star. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the Defense Meritorious...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010767
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * he was a citizen of the U.S. instead of Mexico * award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) 2. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge. The evidence of record shows his citizenship reflected on his DD Form 214 is consistent with every document in his available service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010771
The applicant requests, in effect, reversal of the decision to deny him combat-related special compensation (CRSC) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). On 6 July 2010, he filed a claim for CRSC based on his VA rating of 100-percent for depressive disorder. The applicant also provides a VA Rating Decision, dated 11 March 2004, wherein his service-connected disability of depressive disorder and PTSD, rated at 100-percent disabling, was considered permanent and total.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010778
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * his dates of service in Southwest Asia during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm * the Southwest Asia Service Medal * the Meritorious Unit Commendation 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Southwest Asia Service Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010782
The appeal was denied by the commanding officer of the 10th Special Forces Group on 20 May 2008. b. Paragraph 3-3 (Relationship of NJP to nonpunitive measures) states NJP is imposed to correct misconduct in violation of the UCMJ. The evidence of record shows the Article 15 and allied documents were properly filed in the performance portion of the applicant's OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010783
He states he was not aware of the instructions at the bottom of his retirement order that permitted up to 1 year to choose a home of selection (HOS) and complete his retirement move. The applicant never requested an extension of his entitlement prior to 1 July 2009. Paragraph U5365 does allow for extensions of up to 6 years to a Soldier's shipping entitlement: * for persons undergoing hospitalization or medical treatment, an extension can be granted for the period equal to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010784
The applicant requests correction of the narrative reason for separation and separation code shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). On 13 December 1995, his immediate commander initiated separation action against him under the provisions of paragraph 5-13 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of personality disorder. The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time and the character of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010788
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The available evidence shows the applicant served during a qualifying period of service in Bosnia-Herzegovina in support of Operation Joint Endeavor. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010794
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 award of the Purple Heart (3rd Award) and Air Medal (AM). 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 17 January 1967 through 12 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010800
He further states that military members who are involuntarily separated from the military may be entitled to involuntary separation pay, provided they have served for 6 or more, but less than 20, years of active service. The Soldier must have served on active duty, or full-time National Guard duty, and have completed at least 6, but fewer than 20 years of active service. The evidence of record shows the applicant was credited with completing over 6 years of active service; however, his two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010803
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous application to add the Silver Star and the Purple Heart to his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge). Although the 1973 fire in St. Louis destroyed many military records, the newspaper article he provides should serve as proof that he was awarded the Silver Star and the Purple Heart. In the applicant's previous application, he provided copies of newspaper articles which show a missing in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010807
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110010807 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he performed duties of 1SG, Company E, 3rd Engineer Battalion, from 26 March 1959 to 2 June 1961. Army Regulation 635-200, currently in effect, states NCO's holding the rank of MSG at retirement whose records show successful service as a 1SG will be placed on the Retired List in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010810
The applicant was discharged on 23 February 2006 under the provisions of chapter 9, Army Regulation (AR) 635-200 for Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure. The SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table provides instructions for determining the RE code for Active Army Soldiers and Reserve Component Soldiers. At the time of the applicant's separation, the SPD code of "JPD" had a corresponding RE code of "4."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010812
He provides the following: * Self-authored statement * Headquarters, 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Operational Report, dated 12 May 1968 * Self-authored statement to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), dated 29 August 2009 * History of the 3rd Brigade * Six letters to his spouse * "Vet Center Intake" CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010814
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his surname and address on all existing military records be changed. The ABCMR decides each case on the evidence of record and presumes regularity when the preponderance of the evidence demonstrates there is no error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010816
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 3 (SSN) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-XX83." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by replacing the SSN shown on his DD Form 214 with SSN "XXX-XX-XX63" as shown on his social security card and DA Form 41.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010817
It awards disability ratings to veterans for conditions that it determines were incurred during military service and subsequently affect the individual's civilian employability. The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was given a medical discharge and the applicable separation code. The record shows he was diagnosed by competent military medical authority as having an adjustment disorder and as a result he was separated under the provisions of paragraph 5-17, Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010819
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correct his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010820
The applicant requests the remission/cancellation of her debt due to recoupment of her reenlistment bonus. On 6 February 2010, the State Incentive Manager submitted request for an exception to policy regarding the termination and recoupment of the applicants bonus. In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 which recommends that the applicant be granted relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010821
He further requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with V Device. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the AGCM (1st Award) and to correct 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: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010822
Her record shows she was counseled: a. on 13 September 1990, for indebtedness and checks returned due to insufficient funds and warned that further violations would result in action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ); b. on 17 December 1990, for her continued indebtedness and warned if she continued to have financial problems she could be "dishonorably chaptered out of the Army"; and c. on 8 January 1991, for a letter of indebtedness, dated 4 January 1991, and informed she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010827
He provides: * DA Form 638-1 (Recommendation for Award (For Other Than Valor) of Army Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and MSM) * MSM Certificate, dated 28 March 1994 * Orders for the AGCM (6th Award), dated 19 May 1994 * 1994 DD Form 214 * Letter from the Army Human Resources Command (HRC), dated 30 December 2004, advancing him on the retired list * Letter from the Army Review Boards Agency, 5 January 2005 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. He was retired in pay grade E-5 on 31 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010830
On 22 July 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5, and directed the issuance of an under honorable conditions (general) discharge. There is no evidence which shows the applicant's command considered hardship as a basis for his discharge or he requested discharge for hardship reasons. _______ _X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010831
Having had prior active enlisted service from 2 August 1965 to 1 August 1968 and 13 January 1970 to 18 May 1974 (he was discharged as a specialist five (SP5)/E5), the applicant's records show he enlisted in the Massachusetts ARNG (MAARNG) on 8 March 1979 for 3 years in the rank/grade of SGT/E-5. Title 10, USC, section 3963 (Highest grade held satisfactorily: Reserve enlisted member reduced in grade not as a result of the member's misconduct) states a Reserve enlisted member of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010832
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). All documents in his available service personnel and medical records show his middle name as Alan and his DOB as 29 May 1947. His Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) contains the below enlisted documents that show his middle name as Alan and his DOB as 29 May 1947: * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), Audited on 8 April 1969 * DD Form 4 Enlisted Record Armed Forces of the Unites...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010833
There is no evidence and the applicant did not provide any evidence showing he was recommended for or awarded the Army Achievement Medal or the Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-T Bar. Item 9 (Awards, Decorations & Citations) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) does not list either of these awards. The evidence of record does not contain any evidence and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was recommended for or awarded the Army Achievement Medal or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010835
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. d. The Republic of Korea War Service Medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 27 and item 29 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 19 May 1953 the entry "None"; b. adding to Item 27...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010849
The applicant requests his general discharge under honorable conditions from the Regular Army be upgraded to an honorable discharge. On 8 February 1995, his commander notified him that action was being initiated to discharge him for misconduct, commission of a serious offense under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) with a general discharge. The commander advised the applicant of his rights to: * consult with counsel *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010851
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 social security number (SSN) as "X8X-XX-X2XX." 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010852
The applicant provides his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), a certificate issued by his battalion, and a Standard Form 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records). With respect to the Army Achievement Medal, although the certificate issued by his battalion shows his awards included the Army Achievement Medal, there is no evidence of record and he did not provide any corroborating evidence that shows he was recommended for or awarded this medal. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010853
On 30 August 1989, the applicant's commander notified the applicant that he was initiating action to discharge him from the U.S. Army under the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11 (Entry Level Status Performance and Conduct), and that his service would be uncharacterized. Chapter 11, paragraph 11-3, provides that the entry level policy applies to members who voluntarily enlisted in the Regular Army, have completed no more than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010856
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant was discharged on 11 June 1986 with a UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010861
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 14 March 1995, 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), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct commission of a serious offense. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010864
The applicant requests correction of his final DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as "12 November 1943" vice "1 November 1942." _________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) AR20110010864 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010870
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 October 1985 and his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal. The applicant's military service record shows he retired on 31 October 1985. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 13 of his DD Form 214 for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010872
The evidence of record shows the applicant initially enlisted in the RA on 22 December 1970. He was issued a DD Form 214 for the period 3 October 1974 through 16 March 1975. He was issued a DD Form 214 for the period 18 December 1978 through 31 January 1988.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010874
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 Bronze Star Medal and the Air Medal. He served a qualifying period to be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the: * Bronze Star Medal * Air Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010877
On 24 October 1960, his unit commander initiated separation action against the applicant for unfitness with the issuance of an undesirable discharge. Nevertheless, his service records contain a duly-constituted DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) that shows: * he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 with a separation program number of 28B (Unfitness Frequent Incidents of a Discreditable Nature with Civil or Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010880
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. The commander advised the applicant of his right to: * be represented by counsel * submit statements in his own behalf * review documents to be presented to the separation authority * waive any of these rights * withdraw any waiver of rights at any time prior to the date the discharge authority directs or approves his discharge 13. The appropriate authority: * waived a rehabilitative transfer * approved...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010885
The FSMs military service records were lost in a fire at the National Personnel Records Center in 1973, as noted by the Board in the original decisional document. It states in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action; that it required treatment by military medical personnel; and a record of this treatment must have been made a matter of official record. However, there remains...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010888
His WD AGO Form 53-55 shows in: * Item 6 (Organization) he was assigned to Company E, 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division * Item 7 (Date of Separation) he was honorably discharged on 19 December 1945 * Item 30 (Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) and Number) he held MOS 745 (Rifleman) * Item 32 (Battles and Campaigns) he participated in the Rhineland, Ardennes, Central Europe, and Normandy campaigns * Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) he was awarded: * Bronze Stars (5)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010890
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant's records were considered under the QMP and he was not selected for continued service. The RE code of 4 was the appropriate code for the applicant based on the guidance provided in applicable regulations for Soldiers separating under the QMP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010893
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 12 (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command), item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service), item 23a (Specialty Number and Title), item 23b (Related Civilian Occupation and D.O.T. code related to his SMOS; and item 25 should document 71C MOS training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010894
Based upon his application, the evidence of record, and accompanying supporting documents that he submitted, it does not appear the FSM was recommended for or awarded the Legion of Merit. There is no evidence the FSM was assigned to either unit of the 28th Regiment. 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 | 20110010899
Item 31 (Foreign Service): Vietnam from 3 October 1969 to 11 July 1970. c. Item 38 (Record of Assignments): * he was assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division (Air Mobile), from 13 October 1969 through 6 July 1970 * he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service d. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations): National Defense Service Medal, Parachutist Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Air Medal, one Overseas Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010900
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. There is no indication in his military record that the applicant applied for an upgrade of his discharge to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record confirms that the applicants discharge was based on his inability to meet acceptable military standards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010903
The charge sheet or the facts and circumstances pertaining to his discharge proceedings in lieu of a trial by court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), are not contained in his available military records. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. _______ _ X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010904
The applicant states she was discharged for a personality disorder. There is no evidence in the available records to show the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for a change in the narrative reason for her discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant failed to show through the evidence submitted and the evidence of record that she was improperly diagnosed as having a personality disorder.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010905
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * he was qualified as an Expert Marksman in all weapons * two awards of the Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) 2. The available records do not show the applicant qualified as an expert with any weapon other than the M-60 Machine Gun or that the unit to which he was assigned was awarded two PUCs. Paragraph 1-31c(11) states an award for previous...