ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010908
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 the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) and all appropriate medals: Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. Records also show the applicant is qualified for either the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal or Vietnam Service Medal for RVN service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010909
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and the Purple Heart, and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the AGCM was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010910
The applicant requests that his records be corrected by showing award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, and two Armed Forces Expeditionary Medals. He states that: a. he was deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Vigilant Warrior from October to December 1994, which shows he is eligible for award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal; b. he may qualify for award of the Joint Meritorious Unit Award; c. he was deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina from 27 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010912
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (4th Award) * Armed Forces Reserve Medal (AFRM) with "Hourglass" * Civil Affairs (CA) and Psychological Operations (PSYOPS) Training Brigade as the last duty assignment and command to which transferred 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states that only one decoration will be awarded to an individual or unit for the same act,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010913
The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 29 (Qualification in Arms) he qualified as * Marksman with the M-16 automatic rifle on 24 September 1970 * First Class [Sharpshooter] with the grenade on 25 September 1970 * Expert with the M-16 automatic rifle on 6 November 1970 * Sharpshooter with the M-60 machine gun on 10 November 1970 b. item 31 (Foreign Service) RVN from 12 January to on or about 15 December 1971; c. item 38 (Record of Assignments) duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010914
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following awards: * Air Medal (AM) * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC) [2nd Award] * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device 2. The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 2 February 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010917
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record contains a DA Form 2496-1 (Disposition Form), subject: Time Lost, which shows his period of service from 22 January 1968 to 9 September 1975 was determined to be lost time. It stated that the SPD code of JKD was the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 15, for AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010919
The Board recommended the applicant: * Not be retained in the ROTC program as a scholarship or non-scholarship cadet * Not be released from his contractual obligations * Not be ordered to active duty in an enlisted status for 4 years * Should be ordered to repay his valid debt to the Government 7. On 27 June 2008, the Commanding General, U.S. Army Cadet Command (USACC), approved the request and ordered the applicant disenrolled from the ROTC Program under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010923
The applicant requests correction of the date of separation recorded on his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge). The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. [Applicant] was discharged 27 November 1945 with the 6 buddies, 27 November 1945."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010927
There is no record of a reenlistment or extension subsequent to 17 June 2000 and no record that separation/discharge orders were published to effect his discharge on 17 June 2000. These orders stated that he would remain subject to the Reserve Component unit stop loss policy for 90 days after his release from active duty date. The evidence of record supports the applicant's claim that he was subject to Stop Loss and held on active duty past his ETS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010929
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * His foreign service in Vietnam from 8 August 1969 to 7 August 1970 instead of 8 November 1969 to 7 August 1970 * Awards of the: * Combat Infantryman Badge * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device * Soldier's Medal of Appreciation 2. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010930
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It stated the active duty rank/grade at the time of separation will be entered in items 5a and 5b of the DD Form 214 being prepared. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his rank/grade as SP4/E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010932
He was sentenced to be discharged from the service with a dishonorable discharge, to forfeit all pay and allowances, and to be confined at hard labor for 4 years. Paragraph 11-1a of the version of the regulation in effect at that time, stated that an enlisted person would be dishonorably discharged pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general court-martial imposing dishonorable discharge. His service record shows he received one Article 15 and he was convicted by a general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010933
BOARD DATE: 17 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110010933 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200 provides the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The regulation states the reason for discharge based on SPD code JFX is personality disorder and the regulatory authority is Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010939
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. However, his OMPF contains evidence to support only three awards, the one award that is not documented in the applicant's records is the fourth award for the period 15 to 25 June 1989 for his support to ROTC Camp Adventure, Fort Lewis. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010940
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 18 March 1981, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an under other than honorable conditions discharge. __________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010942
In a letter Subject: Promotion Consideration in the USAR, dated 5 October 1976, he was informed that a review of his records reveal his point for RYE 15 May 1975 were incorrectly submitted the Department of the Army Reserve Component Selection Board that convened on 5 August 1975. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that these same certificates and the order were reviewed by the promotion board during their consideration and subsequent selection of him to the rank of LTC. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010965
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show her married surname. Her DD Form 214 shows: a. in item 1 (Name Last, First, Middle) "S____, D____ A____" and b. in item 21 (Signature of Member Being Separated) the applicant signed the document. As such, the document provided by the applicant is insufficient evidence to warrant a change to the name in her official military service records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010966
Additionally, based on his confirmed deployments to Kuwait/Iraq, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to specifically show this deployment information. Evidence shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for entitlement to the Korea Defense Service Medal. Evidence shows the applicant completed qualifying periods of service for two awards of the Overseas Service Ribbon during his assignment to the Republic of Korea and his deployments to Kuwait/Iraq.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010967
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge with benefits. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge, could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service at any time after court-martial charges were preferred. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010970
Counsel requests: * a waiver of the applicants Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) debt * reinstatement of the applicant in the ROTC Program * Upon successful completion of his Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) commissioning as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army * Deletion of the applicants ROTC removal and these proceedings from his official military personnel file (OMPF) 2. Although the applicant failed the APFT, it was unfair to use this as a basis for disenrollment, when the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010973
The applicant requests, in effect, the findings of his Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) be set aside, nullified, voided, or modified to match the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability rating of 100 percent. The Army rates only conditions that are determined to be physically unfitting for further military service, thereby compensating the individual for the loss of his or her military career. The VA rating decision and medical treatment records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010977
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110010977 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. c. Item 34 (Wounds Received in Action) shows "None." _______ _ __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 | 20110010979
MEB Proceedings he provided in support of his previous application show, on 29 December 1992, an MEB diagnosed him to have chronic tendonitis of the left supraspinatus tendon, left patellar tendon, and left Achilles tendon, and recommended that he be referred to a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). f. A VA Rating Decision, dated 28 September 2004, showing he was granted service-connection for: (1) left shoulder tendonitis rated at 20% from 1 May 2000. The available records show no evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010981
d. Following his redeployment, the applicant was reassigned to the units parent command and he was informed that the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) initiated a Show Cause action in accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-24 (Officer Transfers and Discharges). On 27 April 2009, after careful review of the applicants case file, the memorandum of reprimand, and all rebuttal matters, the applicants battalion-level commander recommended the applicants reprimand be filed in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010982
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's DD Form 214 and a service medical record show the first name Jack.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010987
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct social security number (SSN). The evidence of record shows the applicant reported his SSN while serving in the U.S. Army and it was correctly recorded on his DA Form 20 and REFRAD orders. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010988
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 the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 5 April 1991 the: * Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010991
There are no orders in his military personnel records jacket (MPRJ) awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. 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 | 20110010992
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable discharge (HD). On 1 June 1987, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110010993
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of the date of birth (DOB) recorded on his discharge document. The applicant's complete military records are not available for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011000
For Army Medical Corps officers (physicians), these special pays are: (1) Variable Special Pay which is paid to all Medical Corps officers monthly upon entry on active duty; (2) Board Certification Pay which is paid monthly to all board-certified Medical Corps officers based upon their date of board certification and their creditable service used to establish the Health Professional Pay Entry Date; (3) Medical Additional Special Pay (MASP) which is paid to all Medical Corps officers upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011003
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 ending period 2 August 2003 to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) and any other medals he may have earned. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he served in Jordan in support of OEF during the period 4 April 2003 through 2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011005
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the date he entered active duty as "2004-03-10." The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army, and entered active duty, on 10 March 2004; therefore, the entry in item 12a of his DD Form 214 is incorrect and should be corrected. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011011
The applicant requests reconsideration of her previous request for correction of her military records to show she was granted 1 year of constructive service credit for her fellowship training and 2 additional years of constructive service credit for her residency instead of the 2 years credit for residency she received when she was appointed as a major (MAJ)/O-4, in the Medical Corps (MC). The applicant contends she should be granted 1 year of constructive service credit for her fellowship...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011019
He requested to be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-17. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) governs the evaluation of physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of physical disability. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, provides for the separation of Soldiers on the basis of other physical or mental...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011025
The applicant requests her home of record (HOR) be changed back to California. She failed to show through the evidence of record or the evidence submitted with her application that her HOR is in error. In order to justify correction of a military record, the applicant must show to the satisfaction of the Board or it must otherwise satisfactorily appear that the record is in error or unjust.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011027
The applicant requests correction of his record to show entitlement to Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). While the applicant's medical records are informative as to the nature and severity of his injuries they do not contain any clarifying information as to what activity the applicant was engaged in at the time of the incident that supports award of CRSC. While the applicant was in the training lanes exercise area, he was not participating in a combat simulation at the time his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011028
The applicant requests her last name be changed in her service records. The applicant states, on 24 June 2010, she divorced and changed her last name. This should serve to clarify any questions or confusion in regards to the last name recorded in her military record (i.e., her DD Form 214) and her desire to have her records corrected to show her 2010 name change.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011029
The applicant requests her Non-Prior Service (NPS) enlistment bonus which was agreed upon when she enlisted in the Connecticut Army National Guard (CTARNG) be assigned a manual bonus control number and paid to her in accordance with her contract. The applicant enlisted under the NPS Enlistment Bonus Program for a total bonus of $15,000.00 in MOS 21E for a period of 6 years. As a result, the Board recommends that all State ARNG and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011030
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. However, there is no evidence which shows she was a victim of sexual harassment. The applicant's RE code was administratively correct and in conformance with applicable regulations at the time of her separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011031
On 10 July 2001, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c, by reason of misconduct - commission of a serious offense, with a general discharge. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued at the time confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2), by reason of misconduct, with a general discharge. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011032
On 23 May 2007, the ADRB carefully examined the applicant's record of service during the period of enlistment under review and determined that his discharge was improper due to the fact his chain of command had included some privileged information along with the other evidence in his discharge packet. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The evidence also shows the applicant was assigned the appropriate SPD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011036
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Based on his service in Kuwait/Iraq his DD Form 214 should be corrected to include the statement "SERVICE IN KUWAIT/IRAQ FROM 20041018 -20050315." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from Item 12f of his DD Form 214 the entry "0000 00 00" and replacing it with the entry "0000 04 28"; b. adding to Item 13...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011041
The applicant requests, in effect, that his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 600-7-5-R-E (Enlisted Loan Repayment Program Addendum, Army National Guard of the United States) be corrected to show he was assigned a manual control number for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP). As a result, the applicant was not properly issued a student loan repayment control number on the date of enlistment (i.e., 30 June 2010). As a result, the Board recommends that all State Army National Guard and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011043
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 the: * Iraq Campaign Medal * all awards and decorations as a result of his service in Iraq * Army Commendation Medal * six awards of the Army Achievement Medal * two or three awards of the Overseas Service Ribbon 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states that a formal recommendation,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011044
Incurring disabilities in a theater of operations or in training exercises is not, in and of itself, sufficient to grant a military retiree CRSC. In order to qualify for CRSC, the military retiree must show the disability met the established disability criteria and was incurred while engaged in combat, while performing duties simulating combat conditions, or while performing especially hazardous duties such as parachuting or scuba diving. Without evidence to establish a direct, causal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011046
The applicant states: a. The applicant requests that an arrest and conviction for an Article 128 (assault) contained in the FBI's NCIC Database be removed. _______ _ 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 | 20110011049
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, as a matter of justice, it would be equitable to show his spouse concurred with his election not to participate in the SBP by placing the date 19 December 2009 in item 32b of the DD Form 2656. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing his spouse dated item 32b of the DD Form 2656 in a timely manner and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011050
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. It does not authorize PDMRA days for voluntary deployments...