ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001135
The applicant requests correction of her deceased spouse's, a former service member (FSM), DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the following: * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) * National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) * All other awards and decorations he may be entitled to 2. Therefore, he is entitled to the NDSM and to have his DD Form 214 corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001143
Therefore, the preponderance of evidence shows the applicant is entitled to the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service from 9 March 1959 through 8 March 1962. 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 the period 9 March 1959 through 8 March 1962, and b. adding to item 26 of his DD Form 214 the: * Army Good Conduct Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001149
Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provides that during the Vietnam era the CIB was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. There is no evidence of record which shows he was an infantryman who served in active ground combat while assigned to an infantry unit of brigade or smaller size in Vietnam. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001153
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his reentry (RE) code as "1" instead of "3" and to change his separation program designator (SPD) code of "JFF." b. JFF is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-3, by reason of Secretarial Authority. Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge or release from active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001166
The evidence of record shows the applicant sustained a gunshot wound to his leg in Vietnam and he was transferred from his Vietnam unit of assignment in a patient status for treatment. The evidence of record shows he was 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: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001167
The applicant requests correction on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Silver Star and to correct his Social Security Number (SSN) and service number. 4th Infantry Division General Orders Number 23, dated 1 January 1969, awarded the applicant the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service. 3rd Battalion, 8th Infantry was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period October 1966 to 28 July 1969 by Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001168
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 entered on the DD Form 214. It states that the SPD code KFS is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, by reason of in lieu of trial by court-martial. Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001170
The applicant states he was wounded in Vietnam on 5 May 1968. He should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 15 August 1967 to 7 April 1969 and it should be added to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 15 August 1967 to 7 April 1969 * awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge * deleting from his DD Form 214 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001171
The applicant requests: * item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be amended * entries on his DA Form 3947 (Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Proceedings) be amended 2. On 29 July 1985, he was discharged for physical disability existing prior to entry determined by a Medical Board (entry level separation). Item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) on his DD Form 214 shows the entry, "DISABILITY, EXISTED PRIOR TO...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001172
The applicant requests his retirement DD Form 214 for the period 19880416-19940131 be corrected to show his foreign service. The applicant completed no foreign service during the period covered by his retirement 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 | 20110001173
He states, in effect, his DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) shows honorable service from 25 February 1992 to 24 April 1997 and an immediate reenlistment [during this period] 25 April 1997 to 1 June 1998. The RE code on the applicant's DD Form 214 is correct. This being the case, the report is not evidence of error on a DD Form 214 or DD Form 215.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001176
It states the Purple Heart is awarded to members wounded in action. It also states in order to award the Purple Heart there must be evidence of the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. The applicant and all others concerned should know this action related to award of the Purple Heart in no way diminishes the sacrifices...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001189
However, his DD Form 214 for the period ending 17 December 1982 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, due to unsatisfactory performance, with a general discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001195
The evidence of record shows he was reduced to PVT/E-1 on 2 February 1998 as a result of NJP. At the time the DA Form 4187 was prepared the applicant's rank was PVT/E-1. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to correcting item 14 of his DD Form 214 to show he successfully completed AIT and he was awarded MOS 92A or that he was discharged in the rank of PFC/E-3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001198
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On an unknown date, the applicant submitted a petition to the U.S. Court of Military Appeals for a grant of review. ___________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 | 20110001202
At that time his contract indicated he was enlisting for an $8,000.00 bonus and the Loan Repayment Program (LRP). In the processing of this case a member of the Board staff contacted the applicant and requested additional evidence which would document his attempts to be paid his enlistment bonus and have his student loans paid while he was on active duty. As for the applicant's student loans, the documentation provided does not show whether they were in good standing when he enlisted, a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001214
The applicant requests correction of the date of birth (DOB) shown on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). Item 5 (DOB) of a DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows 2 March 1949. It appears this was the DOB of record at the time of his induction and throughout his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001220
The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review. This case is being considered using reconstructed records, which primarily consist of his DD Form 214, three Standard Forms (SF) 88 (Report of Medical Examination) provided by the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), and an undated SF 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records) the applicant submitted to the NPRC. The evidence of record shows his date of birth consistently appeared as 1 August 1928 on every...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001221
The applicant states he did not serve the full 3 years for the Army Good Conduct Medal because of the wounds he received in action in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had 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....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001225
On 19 June 1990, he was notified by his immediate commander that discharge action was being initiated against him under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations-Enlisted Personnel) for misconduct, specifically for conviction of a civil offense and mismanagement of his personal finances by failing to pay his debts. On 22 October 1990, the separation authority accepted the findings and recommendations of the board of officers and approved his discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001226
His DA Form 66 shows in: a. item 17 (Foreign Service) that he served in Vietnam from 28 November 1968 through 13 February 1971. b. item 18 (Record of Assignments) effective: (1) 2 December 1968, he was assigned as a platoon leader in Company D, 2d Battalion, 28th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001229
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he applied to transfer his education benefits to his dependent daughter under the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program. The available evidence shows he was fully eligible for transfer of his education benefits to his dependents under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, but he contends he was not aware he needed to be on active duty to transfer the benefits to his dependents. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001230
Furthermore, the evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Air Medal (9th OLC) with "V" Device for heroism which is not shown on his DD Form 214; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Korea from 19 August 1962 to 20 July 1963. By regulation, he served a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show one...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001232
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. A general under honorable conditions or an honorable discharge was considered appropriate. Since these new standards retroactively authorized an honorable discharge in cases where Soldiers diagnosed with a personality disorder were separated for unsuitability, the applicant in this case should receive an honorable discharge consistent with these standards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001233
The applicant requests a manual bonus control number (BCN) for the Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) contract he signed on 25 September 2010. A memorandum, dated 26 August 2010, from NGB established 30 September 2010 as the final date to submit manual BCN exception to policy requests for Selective Reserve Incentive Program contracts executed prior to 1 October 2010. NGB stated that requests for exception to policy received after that date would be returned without action for submission to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001234
His DD Form 214 shows he completed 2 years, 9 months, and 3 days of total active service, including 1 year of foreign service in Vietnam. The applicant's request for award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award 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 of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001238
The applicant requests her uncharacterized discharge be corrected to a medical separation. While in initial entry training, on 22 November 2010 a physical therapist at Fort Jackson, SC wrote to her commander stating the applicant had developed pain in her left foot as a result of the normal physical activities required in training (marching, running, jumping). Flat feet (pes planus) is a condition in which the foot does not have a normal arch when standing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001239
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the RA, and was ordered to active duty, at Milwaukee, WI; therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to reflect Milwaukee, WI as his HOR. __________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 | 20110001240
It further informed her she had three options for disposition of her status based on her medical condition: transfer to the Retired Reserve if eligible, discharge, or she could elect to be considered by a Non-Duty Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). Chapter 4 states that the PEB evaluates all cases of physical disability equitably for the Soldier and the Army. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant has been issued a Fifteen Year Letter and she should have been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001247
His service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The Brotzman Memorandum required that the revised provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 be applied retroactively when reviewing applications for upgrade of discharges based on personality disorders. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. issuing him an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001248
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not show he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant's official military personnel file is void of any orders or documents that indicate he was awarded the Purple Heart by proper authority while serving on active duty. Paragraph 2-8 contains guidance on the Purple Heart and states the Purple Heart is awarded to members wounded in action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001250
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He further acknowledged he understood that if his discharge request was approved, he may be discharged under conditions other than honorable and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001261
He was discharged in absentia on 6 September 1983 with a discharge under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for misconduct (desertion). All of his service personnel records show the first name Rafael. _________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 | 20110001265
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a fully honorable discharge. On 21 July 1971, his command preferred court-martial charges against him for one specification of being AWOL from 1 February to 16 July 1971. _______ _ _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 | 20110001273
Her records in the integrated Personnel Management Records System (iPERMS) shows she retired from the USAR due to completion of 20 or more years of active Federal service and was placed on the retired list in the rank/pay grade of SGT/E-5 on 1 February 1997. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 3964, provides that retired personnel may be advanced in grade to the highest grade satisfactorily held while on active duty, as determined by the Secretary of the Army, upon completion of 30 years of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001276
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her character of service as "honorable" instead of "uncharacterized." For Soldiers ordered to IADT for one continuous period, it terminates 180 days after beginning training [emphasis added] * The character of service for IADT Soldiers who are in entry-level status will be uncharacterized, even though they have completed their IADT successfully. The applicant requests her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001278
AHRC stated the Separation Program Designator (SPD) code [on his DD Form 214] would be "LBK" based on completion of required active service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 4. b. AHRC directed the TC to enter the following statement in item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214: "The Soldier has been separated by reason of physical disability and has elected Reserve Retirement In-Lieu of Severance; No Severance Pay is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001279
The applicant states she feels she does not owe any of the money she received from the MGIB. The Certificate and Acknowledgment USAR Service Requirements and Methods of Fulfillment (Reserves Annex), section IV (Service Obligation), dated 25 October 2003, shows the applicant agreed to serve 6 years as an assigned member of a troop program unit (TPU) in the Selected Reserve and 2 years as an assigned member of the IRR. Her enlistment contract with annex clearly states she was obligated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001280
A memorandum from Headquarters, USAR Command at Fort McPherson, Georgia indicates the applicant's request to be paid the $10,000 PSEB as an exception to policy was disapproved based on the fact that her MOS was only authorized a $5,000 PSEB. Therefore, as a matter of equity, relief should be granted in this case by: a. amending her enlistment contract to include the sentence, "If officials processing you for enlistment authorized you a PSEB and it is later discovered that the bonus or a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001287
The applicant requests correction of the record of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), to show she is entitled to a Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. The evidence of record does not support the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001288
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 9 February 1956 under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368 (Enlisted Men - Discharge - Unfitness (Undesirable Habits or Traits of Character)) with an undesirable discharge. The applicant's contention that his discharge should be upgraded and the evidence he provided as well as his available service record, including his service in Germany, was carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001290
The applicant's records show he enlisted in the USAR on 13 July 1979. This regulation states that a member is an unsatisfactory participant when he or she accrues nine or more unexcused absences from scheduled drills during a 1 year period. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide convincing evidence which shows he encountered problems with his car while serving in his USAR unit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001292
The applicant states he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge in Vietnam. The evidence of record shows the applicant held an infantry MOS and was assigned to the infantry platoon of a cavalry unit. The witness statements from the applicant's platoon leader and company commander verify he actively served in ground combat with enemy forces while in Vietnam and are accepted as sufficient evidence to confirm his contention that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001295
In a memorandum, dated 7 April 2010, the Chief, Army Retirement Services, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1[Personnel Officer], Washington, D.C., informed DFAS that: a. the applicant had corrected his SBP election from "automatic" [spouse only coverage] to "spouse and children" based on full gross retired pay, retroactive to 2 October 2003; and b. the applicant was responsible for the premiums for the elected coverage. The election must be made before the effective date of retirement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001297
Item 26 (Separation Code) shows he was assigned an SPD code of "NA" and item 27 (Reentry Code) shows an RE code of "NA." He provided an e-mail from a recruiter stating that "NA" listed in items 26 and 27 of the applicant's DD Form 214 is incorrect. ___________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 | 20110001298
The applicant provides: * both Certificates with Permanent Orders Numbers * his DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. 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. The applicant was awarded two Army Achievement Medals on permanent orders.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001303
On 1 June 1967, the separation authority approved the recommendation to discharge the applicant from the Army under the provisions of section VI of Army Regulation 635-206 and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 5 June 1967, the applicant was accordingly discharged. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of section VI of Army Regulation 635-206, due to conviction by a civil court and he was issued an Undesirable Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001306
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence to show the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001308
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was extended Federal recognition on 1 August 2008 as his initial effective date of appointment and date of rank (DOR) to warrant officer one (WO1) to allow for promotion to chief warrant officer two (CW2) on 24 September 2010. As a means of clarification she offers the following information pertaining to the applicant: * he executed oaths of office and signed a DA Form 71 and an NGB Form 337 for his initial appointment in the OHARNG...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110001311
The applicant requests he be issued a manual bonus control number to be eligible to receive the first installment of his Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) in the amount of $10,000.00 in accordance with the terms of his enlistment in an authorized critical skill with the Missouri Army National Guard (MOARNG). The applicant provides: * MOARNG memorandum to the ABCMR, dated 5 January 2011 * DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement) from Ms. Dxxxx x. Bxxxx * NGB memorandum reference Request for ETP, dated 9...