ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011175
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * date of birth as 3 August 1948 instead of 8 August 1948 * military occupational specialty (MOS) as 05C2O * award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) * award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) 2. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards) provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) was awarded to individuals who completed a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011176
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he completed 2 full years of service. On 1 October 1987, the applicant submitted a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) requesting immediate separation from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 16-5b(1), by reason of inability to overcome a locally imposed bar to reenlistment. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011178
BOARD DATE: 17 November 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110011178 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 16 September 1971 shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Army Aviator Badge * Army Good Conduct Medal * Air Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Two...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011183
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 Army Good Conduct Medal. A review of his service record revealed: * he was promoted to specialist four (SP4)/E-4, effective 30 June 1966 * no orders or recommendation for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 6 July 1965 through 5 July 1967 * no disciplinary actions or evidence disqualifying him by his chain of command for award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011186
The applicant requests her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be awarded the Purple Heart. The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. Regrettably, absent evidence which conclusively shows he sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action, that he was treated by medical personnel for those wounds or injuries, and that this treatment was made a matter of official record, there is an insufficient basis for awarding the Purple Heart to the FSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011190
The applicant requests correction of the narrative reason for separation of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show he was discharged for medical disability. On 16 December 1975, the applicant's immediate commander initiated separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, by reason of unfitness. ___________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011191
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he requested spouse Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) coverage in a timely manner. He provided a DD Form 1883, dated 1 May 1994, which shows on that date he was not married and he elected to participate in the RCSBP for children only coverage, full base amount, option C (Immediate Annuity). Evidence indicates he first attempted to request a change to his SBP election in conjunction with his application...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011192
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows he served a qualifying period of honorable active service for award of the Vietnam Service Medal, which is not shown on his DD Form 214; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart, for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011193
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his 2005/2006 deployment dates in Iraq. Therefore, this information is accepted as sufficient evidence with which to correct item 18 of his DD Form 214 to show a second deployment in Kuwait/Iraq from 1 February 2005 to 12 January 2006. _______ _ __x_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011194
A review of his personnel service records failed to show evidence that he was ever awarded the Purple Heart. This order appears to award the applicant a second award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011195
The applicant requests constructive service credit for his time in grade (TIG) on active duty as a captain (CPT)/O-3 and adjustment of his date of rank (DOR). The applicant states: * in accordance with Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 6000.13 (Medical Manpower and Personnel), paragraph 6.2.2.2, dated 13 June 1997, his time in grade should be equal to the amount of time he held the permanent grade of CPT when he was discharged on 2 February 2008 * his date of rank should be adjusted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011198
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge. On 25 September 1991, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service with the issuance of a discharge under other than honorable condition. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011203
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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's records are not available for review and the applicant has not provided any evidence to show he entered and served under the middle...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011205
The applicant requests an upgrade of her general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 23 September 1994, the separation authority approved her discharge action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 and directed that she be given a general discharge. Based on her record of misconduct including the commission of a serious offense her service clearly did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011210
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States to show his most significant duty assignment as Company I, 65th Infantry Regiment. The applicant's military records are not available for review. However, the DD Form 214 provided by the applicant is sufficient to conduct a fair and impartial review of this specific request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011211
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal and Republic of Korea War Service Medal. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served a qualifying period for award of the National Defense Service Medal, which is not shown on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011213
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to a general discharge. The applicant's DA Form 2-2 (Record of Court-Martial Conviction) indicates that Special Court-Martial Order Number 433, issued by the U. S. Army Correctional Activity, Fort Riley, dated 23 October 1984, stated that the sentence was affirmed. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011217
This request was denied by HRC on 8 June 2010. e. Paragraph 2e states after a thorough review of the applicant's medical records, temporary physical profile, and discussion with all his medical providers, the Office of the Surgeon General (OTSG) rendered a decision on 20 July 2010 that there were no limitations to the officer continuing service. HRC has gone above and beyond to do what was best and right for the applicant and the Army. His approved retirement date was only on record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011224
Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to awarded the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 6 September 1966 through 26 July 1968 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. Evidence shows the applicant received the Vietnam Service Medal and he was wounded in action. 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 (1st Award) for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011225
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect all of his authorized awards. Item 24 (Decorations, Medal, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011243
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his foreign service in the Republic of Vietnam and award of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide any substantive evidence that shows he was wounded or treated for wounds as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011246
The applicant provides a DD Form 214, ARCOM orders, citation, and certificate, and a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record). Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * two Overseas Service Bars * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar 8. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011249
His record also shows he was placed on the Retired List in his retired rank of MAJ on 28 December 2010, his 60th birthday. The evidence of record shows upon receipt of his 20-year letter, the applicant executed a DD Form 1883 on 21 July 1992, electing "children only" coverage under option C (immediate coverage). In this case, the applicant and his spouse were married on 9 September 1995.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011255
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The Purple Heart requires: * a wound was the result of hostile action * treatment of the wound by military medical personnel * documentation of the wound in official records * official orders awarding the decoration 3. The record shows the applicant clearly served in Vietnam and was a combat infantryman.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011256
He states, in effect, his record does not show he enlisted in the Army in 1976. A DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document - Armed Forces of the United States) shows he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) for a period of 4 years on 20 September 2000. The ARNG Current Annual Statement in his record shows he completed 11 years and 26 days of service qualifying for retired pay during the period 21 March 1976 to 9 March 1999. b.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011258
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the DD form 214 issued at that time shows he was authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal * Air Medal * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) * CIB with "V" 6. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of active Federal service and correct his DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011272
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, he is not entitled to correction to his DD Form 214, Item 28, to show he completed the NCO School. _______ 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 | 20110011273
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Additionally, his military service records do not contain any orders awarding him the Silver Star. There is no evidence of record that shows he was recommended for or awarded the Silver Star by higher authority.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011281
On 13 October 2006, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request to upgrade his discharge under other than honorable conditions. Pertinent Army regulations provide that individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge prior to discharge or release from active duty. The SPD cross-reference table shows the applicant was assigned an RE code of 4 based on the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011282
The applicant requests correction of item 9 (Command to Which Transferred) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the entry "Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG)" instead of "N/A (Not Applicable)." On 11 August 2011, the TXARNG published Orders 223-1121 appointing the applicant as a MAJ in the TXARNG, effective 2 February 2011. However, subsequent to his discharge, he was issued official orders by the TXARNG appointing him as a commissioned officer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011284
The applicant provides no additional evidence in support of her application. A promotion is not valid and the promotion order will be revoked if the Soldier is not or was not in a promotable status on the effective date. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding Headquarters, USARC, Orders 09-225-00006L, dated 13 August 2009, and removing these orders from her OMPF and b. restoring the validity of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011288
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 18...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011292
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 justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. The evidence shows the applicant sustained injuries in action against an enemy as a result of hostile action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011301
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for, the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. 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 (1st Award) for the period of service from 28 September 1966 to 27 September 1968; and b. amending item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011302
After his discharge from active duty, [the FSM] joined the Ohio Army National Guard, [from] which he was honorably discharged [in] July 2001 and the U.S. Army Reserve, [from] which he was honorably discharged [in] December 2006. The applicant provides an Honorable Discharge Certificate showing the FSM was discharged from the ARNG on 26 July 2001. On or about 24 January 2002, the FSM again submitted a DD Form 293 to the ADRB requesting upgrade of his discharge from the RA to honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011313
The applicant requests on behalf of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. In his request for discharge, the FSM indicated he understood that by requesting a 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 or dishonorable discharge. The applicant's request on behalf of the FSM to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011317
The applicant states that he served 2 years of active duty and he completed his 6-year obligation with an honorable discharge and he desires to be awarded the AGCM. Accordingly, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 1 June 1965 to 31 May 1967 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011318
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his SSN as xxx-xx-xx49. 7. He is entitled to correction of this DD Form 214 to show his SSN as "xxx-xx-xx94." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the SSN from item 3 of his DD Form 214 and adding the SSN as it is listed on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011323
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he completed 20 years of qualifying service for retirement and all related benefits. The FSM's USAHRC, IWS record contains an ARPC Form 249-E that summarizes the FSM's record of military service from 19 October 1970 through 12 December 1995. In support of his request, the FSM provided a letter from the Chief, Retired Pay Branch, USAHRC, Fort Knox, showing the FSM was advised that: a. since 1 July 1949, a Reserve Soldier must have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011325
His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States), dated 30 September 1965, does not list his SSN and only shows his Army service number (ASN). Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN with the last four digits as "5XXX." This error was compounded when his DD Form 214 was completed using this SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011330
The applicant provides his DD Form 214. Records show the applicant served in his same primary specialty for a period of 14 years and 4 months throughout his continuous active and inactive service. His DD Form 214 for the period 7 December 2003 through 16 March 2005 shows he completed 1 year, 3 months, and 10 days of creditable active service during the period covered by the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011332
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his deployment during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, his total period of foreign service, and the correct periods he served in each of his military occupational specialties (MOS). The applicant provides his Enlisted Record Brief, three DD Forms 214, and a National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service). Basic training and advanced...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011334
Counsel states: * the applicant served in the Louisiana Army National Guard (LAARNG) from 2 April 1993 to 2 April 1997, during which time he was promoted to captain (CPT) on 7 August 1994 * he was transferred to the ING on 2 April 1997 and to the IRR on 15 June 2003 * he rejoined the LAARNG on 15 June 2004 * he continued his service in the ARNG and he was ultimately promoted to MAJ in the USAR on 15 August 2008 * he was improperly placed in the ING in 1997 and when the Army noticed the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011335
The applicant's official military personnel file (OMPF) is void of any orders or documents that indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the CIB while serving in Vietnam or at any other time during his military service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) contains the Army's awards policy. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was awarded an infantryman MOS and he was assigned to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size while assigned in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011339
The applicant requests items 12a (Date Entered AD [Active Duty] This Period) and 12c (Net Active Service This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 17 June 2010 be corrected. The applicant states: * His DD Form 214 shows the incorrect number of active duty days for 2010 which has caused an overpayment of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits * The VA Form 21-8951 (VA Notice of Waiver of VA Compensation or Pension to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011341
The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant is basing his request for award of the Purple Heart to the FSM on the WD AGO Form 8-24, dated 12 August 1945, which clearly shows the FSM sustained NBC gunshot wounds after being shot by a Frenchman who also shot into several U.S. The applicant provided insufficient evidence to show the FSM was hospitalized to receive medical treatment for severe frostbite or frozen feet while engaged in combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011342
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was absent without leave (AWOL) because his father was ill in a Mexican jail. On 2 December 1992, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011345
On 20 October 1983, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate elimination action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, by reason of unsatisfactory performance. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged for unsatisfactory performance in accordance with chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200, with a character of service as under honorable conditions (general). His general discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011346
He requests that the referred OER be removed from his OMPF for the following reasons: (1) According to Army Regulation 623-105, paragraph 3-37 no reference will be made to unproven derogatory information; however, the rater and senior rater (SR) referenced unproven derogatory information in his OER by referring to a pending U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) report. (2) He was denied due process because there was no pending CID investigation when they presented him his OER on 22...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011347
His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 3 September 1991 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of court-martial with issuance of a UOTHC discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant...