ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011875
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Legion of Merit. The applicant contends his records should be corrected to show he was awarded the Legion of Merit because he was presented the award while serving in Korea, the award was added to a DD Form 214 he received in 1987, but the award does not now appear in his military service records. There are no orders or any other Army records that show the applicant was awarded the Legion of Merit or that he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011877
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to fully honorable through his Member of Congress. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by a court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. However, his discharge was based on being AWOL and he voluntarily...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011878
The applicant requests, in effect, that his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded. The applicant contends that his UOTHC discharge should be upgraded because he was a good Soldier, but was allegedly charged with an offense of drug use, which he did not commit. The characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally UOTHC and the evidence shows that the applicant was aware of that prior to requesting discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011879
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. He waived consideration of his case by an administrative board contingent upon his receiving a characterization of service or description of separation of no less favorable than general under honorable conditions. For these reasons, he requests a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011881
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows the applicant's third tour in the Republic of Vietnam is not properly documented on his separation DD Form 214 for the period ending 14 December 1971; therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show this foreign 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 | 20110011885
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was discharged from the Regular Army and transferred to the Retired Reserve in order to be eligible for retired pay at age 60. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in the PRARNG from 29 September 1987 through 20 September 2006. The evidence of record also shows he served in the RA from 21 September 2006 through 20 September 2009, for a total of 3 years of active military service this period.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011887
He argues that the award of the Valorous Unit Award (VUA) is evidence that his unit was in combat and that he should qualify for award of the CIB because he performed infantryman duties in combat. There was no evidence in the applicant's records and he had not provided any evidence showing he was wounded or injured in action. However, there is no evidence showing that the applicant was ever awarded an infantryman MOS, or that he had performed such duties while in Iraq.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011890
The applicant requests payment of the $10,000.00 officer accession bonus (OAB) in accordance with his contract when he was commissioned as a U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) second lieutenant in 2007 as an exception to policy. On or about 17 December 2010, the applicant submitted a request for an exception to policy through his chain of command because his packet had to be reconstructed due to the absence of his OAB written agreement in his records. In view of the facts of this case and based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011891
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Section IX (Assignment Information) of his Enlisted Record Brief shows he was assigned to the 70th Engineer Battalion from 3 December 2003 to 19 October 2004. However, the evidence of record shows the applicant was not assigned to the 70th Engineer Battalion until 3 December 2003 to 1 April 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011896
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110011896 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. __________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 | 20110011899
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's record to show he served in the Pacific theater of operations (PTO) during his World War II service and to show the following awards based on his service in the PTO: Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation. The applicant states, in effect, two Army records show the FSM served in the PTO, but his WD AGO Form 53-55...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011905
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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 the interest of justice to do so. _____________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 | 20110011907
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his social security number (SSN) as XX7-7X-XX31. The applicant has the burden of proving an error or injustice by a preponderance of the evidence. Although the applicant's SSN may be different than the one he provided when he enlisted, served, and was discharged from the Army, the applicant has not provided any evidence to show this constitutes an error or injustice that requires changing the record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011908
The applicant, the father of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests, in effect, correction of the FSM's DD Form 93 (Record of Emergency Data). This request is interpreted as a request to establish Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) beneficiary eligibility for the FSM's spouse. The applicant contends, in effect, that the FSM's records should be corrected to show that he elected RCSBP coverage for his spouse.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011924
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 and Combat Infantryman Badge. There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military personnel records that shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011927
Therefore, he should be awarded the first award of the AGCM for the period 10 December 1968 through 12 July 1970 and his records should be corrected to show this award. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show these unit awards. 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 10 December 1968 through 12 July 1970; b. correcting his SSN to read...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011933
On 25 February 1988, his immediate commander recommended that the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct with the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. It appears the separation authority took into consideration his complete record of service when...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011938
The applicant requests correction to her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) and the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Overseas Service Ribbon was established by the Secretary of the Army on 10 April 1981. The evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the AAM by permanent orders on 18 November 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011943
The applicant requests, in effect, that his records be corrected to show he entered the Army in 1982 and he was discharged in the pay grade of E-4. The evidence of record shows NJP was imposed against the applicant on two occasions and he was reduced one grade during each of the proceedings. Accordingly, the applicant has failed to show through the evidence of record that his record is in error as he contends and therefore there appears to be no basis on which to grant his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011944
The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Armed Forces Reserve Medal was carefully considered, and it was determined that there is insufficient evidence to support the request. There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant served a qualifying period of service for award of the Armed Forced Reserve Medal. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011949
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect her primary military occupational specialty (PMOS) 88N3H (Traffic Management Coordinator), her skill qualification identifier (SQI) H; her additional skill identifier (ASI) H2 (Personal Property Movement), and completion of the Transportation Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Advanced Course on 14 January 1987. Her DD Form 214 should show MOS 88N3HH2. The documents the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011952
The applicant did not provide any evidence. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. It was awarded in the name of the President of the United States to any member of the Armed Forces or any civilian national of the United States who, while serving under competent authority in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, died or sustained wounds as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011953
The applicant contends he should have been awarded the PH and CIB for his service in the RVN. The evidence clearly shows that the applicant was assigned to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size while assigned in the RVN. ___________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 | 20110011957
The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by a court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011960
The applicant requests correction of his military medical records to remove the entry on his pre-induction medical examination that shows he has flat feet (pes planus). _______ _ _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) AR20100029737 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011961
The applicant states that an injustice was committed when nonjudicial punishment (NJP) was imposed against him on 2 September 1973. Army Regulation 27-10 also provides, in pertinent part, that in regards to NJP, the Soldier will be advised of their right to consult with counsel and the location of counsel. It appears that the applicant's NJP was imposed in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies by a commander empowered to do so.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011962
On 15 November 2010, the HIARNG Incentive Manager requested that NGB grant an exception to policy to allow the applicant's 6-year NPS CUIC enlistment bonus to be processed based on the issued bonus control number. The applicant enlisted in the HIARNG and his NPS Enlistment Bonus Addendum confirms he was promised a $10.000.00 bonus; however, due to an administrative oversight, he is being denied this entitlement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011963
Following consultation with legal counsel, he requested discharge under the provisions chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service - in lieu of a court-martial with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011965
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 1 (Last Name, First Name, Middle Name) of his DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record - Armed Forces of the United States) shows his first name as "Philip." The evidence of record shows the applicant used the spelling of his first name as "Philip" upon his enlistment in the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011966
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The separation authority waived rehabilitation and directed that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 for misconduct with the issuance of a UOTHC Discharge Certificate. His service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011967
He also requests award of the Army Commendation Medal. The applicant provides: * Permanent orders for the Bronze Star Medal * Reassignment orders * Label for the Southwest Asia Service Medal medal set * Release from active duty orders * Ordered to active duty orders * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) * Certification of annual training certificate * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 19 March 1971 * DD Form 214 for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011969
The applicant again applied to the ADRB for an upgrade of his discharge under the Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP) and on 25 May 1977, the ADRB upgraded the applicants discharge to an honorable discharge. On 3 April 1978, the ADRB reviewed the applicants request for affirmation of his discharge under Public Law 95-126 and determined that his record of service did not warrant affirmation. The findings and conclusions of the ADRB in its decision not to affirm the discharge upgrade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011970
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was discharged from the Pennsylvania Army National Guard (PAARNG) in the rank/grade of specialist four (SP4)/E-4 instead of private (PV2)/E-2. The regulation in effect at the time stated the NGB Form 22 would show the rank and grade at the time of separation. In the absence of official orders that conclusively show he was promoted to SP4/E-4 and held that rank/grade at the time of his discharge from the ARNG, there is insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011971
He also indicated he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charges against him or of lesser-included offenses that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a dishonorable discharge. On 29 September 1983, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed that he receive an under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011974
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. 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. He indicates his unit was alerted for a move to Germany; however, his service record shows he was last assigned to Fort Lewis where he remained until he was voluntarily discharged on 10 June 1977 after completing only 6 months...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011976
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect that his date of birth (DOB) is August instead of February as currently reflected. The DD Form 214 issued at the time of his release from ACDUTRA reflects that his DOB is XX February XXXX. Inasmuch as the applicant served all of his time using the February DOB there appears to be no basis to change his records 45 years after the fact to reflect a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011979
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (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. General orders awarded him the Air 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. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011981
The transmittal of board proceedings indicates the board recommended and the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368. His WD AGO Form 53-59 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Undesirable Discharge) shows he was discharged on 15 September 1949 for unfitness for repeatedly committing petty offenses not warranting a trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368. The evidence of record shows he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011983
Although the record is void of a recommendation for award of the CIB, records show the applicant served in an infantry MOS while assigned to an infantry unit and participated with the unit while it was engaged in active ground combat with enemy forces. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the following: * the CIB * the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 25 March 1969 through 28 December...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011984
The applicant requests correction of the social security number (SSN) that is recorded in his military service records. The applicant contends the SSN that is recorded in his military service records should be corrected to show his SSN is "XXX-XX-4696." The applicant now provides evidence that his SSN is "XXX-XX-4696."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011985
The applicant requests the award of the Army of Occupation Medal be added to his WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation - Certificate of Service). Item 29 (Decorations and Citations) of his WD AGO Form 53-98 does not show he is authorized the Army of Occupation Medal. _______ _ __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 | 20110011987
The applicant states he should have been awarded the Purple Heart because he sustained a shrapnel wound to his right hand. There is no evidence in the available record showing he was awarded the Purple Heart. Based on the foregoing, there is insufficient evidence to award him the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011988
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) and that he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. It also shows in: a. item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized): Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award), Combat Infantryman Badge, National Defense Service Medal, and Bronze Star Medal; b. item 22 (Statement of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011992
The applicant requests correction of his date of rank (DOR) to chief warrant officer two (CW2). Section 14308 (f) states the effective date of a promotion of a Reserve officer of the Army who is extended Federal recognition in the next higher grade in the ARNG shall be the date on which such Federal recognition in that grade is so extended. The evidence of record shows the applicant was appointed as a WO in the ARNG on 20 September 2008 and he completed the IER Wing Aviator on 25 August 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011993
The applicant requests, in effect, issuance of a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) to correct his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 31 (Foreign Service) he was credited with service in Vietnam from 8 June 1968 through 1 May 1969 * item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned for duty with: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011995
The applicant's record shows, in conjunction with his enlistment in the Regular Army (RA), he filled out a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 29 March 1970, wherein he listed his DOB as "16 December 1948." His records contain various forms and documents that show his DOB as "16 December 1948." The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his DOB as "16 December 1948" upon his enlistment in the RA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011997
The official stated: * Based on the applicant's appointment on 18 March 2008, the earliest he was eligible for promotion to 1LT was 18 March 2010 * At the date of his promotion eligibility, he was not fully qualified for promotion to 1LT because of his suspended security clearance * The applicant required a minimum of a secret security clearance * Once his suspension was lifted on 30 November 2010, he was eligible for promotion on that date * Eligibility does not mean automatic promotion and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110011999
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that he was released from active duty (REFRAD) in 1958 and not 1953, as reflected on his DD Form 214. The applicant's military records are not available for review. The applicant was inducted on 26 July 1956 and he served 1 year, 11 months and 14 days of active service, which would have made his REFRAD 9 July 1958.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012001
It stated Reserve Component (RC) Soldiers mobilized to active duty under Title 10 are performing "active Federal military service" and are therefore eligible to be awarded the AGCM. Award of the ARCAM requires the individual to complete 3 years of exemplary service in either the USAR or ARNG; however, the time served on active duty is not credited toward that 3-year period and the eligibility period starts the day after completion of active duty. As a result, the Board recommends denial of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012005
On 10 November 1982, the applicant was transferred to the U.S. Army Correctional Activity (USACA) at Fort Riley, KS to serve his sentence to confinement. On 22 December 1982, the appropriate authority approved the recommendation for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b for a pattern of misconduct, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. There is no evidence the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for...