ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012348
The applicant requests entitlement to Medical Additional Special Pay (MASP) for the period 9 July 2009 through 8 July 2010. b. a review of his military pay file indicates no record of the MASP agreement submission or payment for the period requested. 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; c. MASP which is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012350
The applicant requests the records of his father, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star Medal, and any other awards as a result of his service in World War II (WWII). On 23 January 2006, an official at the NPRC notified the applicant by letter that his office was able to verify the FSM's entitlement to the: * Purple Heart * Army Good Conduct Medal * Presidential Unit Citation with bronze oak leaf cluster * American Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012353
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 December 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110012353 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 Reserve Components Achievement Medal and completion of the Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC). _______ _ x_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012354
His 30 November 1985 DD Form 214 does not show an entry for any Overseas Service Bars. c. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's 29 May 1978 DD Form 214 to show 5 Overseas Service Bars. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant's unit was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012356
He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Absent any derogatory information on file that would have disqualified him, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service ending with the termination of a period of Federal military service and correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012357
With respect to the Army Commendation Medal, based upon her application, the evidence of record, and accompanying supporting documents that she submitted, it does not appear the FSM was recommended for or awarded the Army Commendation Medal. A bar is authorized for wear for each period of active Federal service as a member of the U.S. Army outside of the continental limits of the United States for the specific time frames and areas of operation cited in Army Regulation 670-1 or appropriate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012358
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correct his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012359
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not show award of the Purple Heart, the Army Good Conduct Medal, or the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. 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 27 December 1968 to 10 December 1970 ending with termination of a period of Federal military service. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012360
The applicant's record contains a DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards), dated 20 October 1987, which shows the applicant was issued an appropriately inscribed certificate for award of the Purple Heart. His record also contains a photocopy of a Purple Heart medal set and a Purple Heart Certificate, dated 20 October 1987, showing he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in the Republic of Vietnam on 14 December 1969. The evidence shows he was wounded by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012361
He was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 4 February 1975 for the good of the service under the provisions of PP 4313. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged with an undesirable discharge on 4 February 1975. Evidence of record shows he was awarded a clemency discharge in 1976 pursuant to PP 4313 of 16 September 1974.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012362
The applicant requests correction of his retirement DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add his Meritorious Service Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award) to the awards listed on his retirement DD Form 214. _____________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012371
The applicant's complete military record is not available to the Board for review. The available records show the applicant was evacuated from Korea to a station hospital in Japan after his left ear drum was perforated by the concussion from a nearby shell blast on or about 14 September 1950 during a 3-day battle. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 27 of his DD Form 214 the Army of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012376
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110012376 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. c. Before NDAA 2011, all National Guard warrant officer promotions effective DOR was the date of the State promotion orders as stated by the Federal recognition board recommendations. By law, effective 7 January 2011, all warrant officer promotions are required to go on a scroll and be processed through various channels up to the Secretary of Defense.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012379
He enlisted in the Regular Army on 27 February 2002 for a period of 3 years, training as an infantryman, and a cash enlistment bonus. The available evidence of record clearly shows the applicants HOR was San Diego, California at the time of his initial enlistment and after he was separated for immediate reenlistment without a break in service. Although the applicant has not provided any explanation as to his desire to change his HOR, he has failed to show the HOR entered on his enlistment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012381
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Iraq Campaign Medal with 3 bronze service stars. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he served in Iraq from 11 January 2004 to 22 February 2005. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant served in Iraq after 22 February 2005.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012382
The applicant requests his records be corrected to show he requested an extension of his entitlement to travel and shipment of household goods (HHG) to a home of selection (HOS). He was overseas from December 2008 to April 2010 and wasn't able to request an extension. The JFTR does indicate that retirement transportation and travel entitlements and shipment of HHG will be used within 1 year of retirement; however, it also provides for extensions of this entitlement in 1-year increments up...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012393
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. In an undated letter, she states: * she has been trying to receive her Reserve pay for years * she is 100 percent (%) disabled because of mental disabilities * there is no statute of limitations on mentally challenged individuals * someone took her Reserve checks * she didn't get out of the USAR until 2 February 1990 * she never received a Reserve check for weekend duty * someone is lying * she got out as an E-5 * she never had a break in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012399
A DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet) shows the Commander, Personnel Control Facility, Fort Sill, OK, charged the applicant with one specification each of being AWOL from 4 August to 13 December 2009. On 17 December 2009, after consulting with counsel, he voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. The regulation provides that prior to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012401
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge or at least a general discharge. The appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge on 18 November 1986 and directed his separation with an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012402
The applicant states he served in the Army 3 years and 8 days but his DD Form 214 only shows 3 months and 8 days. On 2 October 1967, he received nonjudicial punishment under the provisions of Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice, for being AWOL from 30 September to 2 October 1967. On 19 October 1967, he acknowledged he had been advised of the discharge action being initiated against him, the effect on future enlistment in the Army; the possible effects of a general discharge under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012403
His Officer Record Brief does not show the Legion of Merit. There are no orders in his records showing award of the Legion of Merit. With respect to the Legion of Merit, there is no evidence of record and the applicant provide insufficient evidence that shows he was recommended for or awarded the Legion of Merit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012406
Soldiers on the evening of 9 April 1945. d. WD AGO 53-55, unit award request form, WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record), and Disposition [Medical] Board Proceedings pertaining to (then) SSG Donald I. H---- show he served as an infantry squad leader while assigned to Company I, 310th Infantry, 78th Division in Germany and he: * was wounded on 7 April 1945 in Germany * taken prisoner by German soldiers * did not receive first-aid for two (2) days * was rescued by U.S. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012408
The applicant provides: * a self-authored statement * a WD AGO Form 53-55 * three letters from the VA * a DD Form 215 (Correction to the WD AGO Form 53-55) * two Letters of Commendation * a Letter Order * a WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record) * a Power of Attorney * a portion of the FSM's Last Will and Testament CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. c. Item 34 (Wounds Received in Action) shows "None." ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012413
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record does not include any medical treatment records that indicate he was ever treated for a combat-related wound or injury while serving in the RVN or at any other time during his active duty service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes the Army's awards policy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012414
On 4 February 1980, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed that he be furnished an under other than honorable conditions 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. _______ _ 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 | 20110012416
Item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 214 he was issued shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-2913." The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his SSN as "XXX-XX-2913" upon his enlistment in the RA. __________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 | 20110012417
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Headquarters, 723rd Maintenance Battalion, Unit Orders Number 76, dated 21 October 1968, appointed the applicant to the temporary grade of specialist four (SP4)/pay grade E-4. There are no orders or any other document that shows he was appointed or promoted to the rank of SGT (E-5).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012419
Much to her astonishment the PDA decision came back in September 2010 with a decision to place her on the medical retired list effective 7 October 2010. c. she had been performing her Reserve monthly drill and her two weeks, thus resulting in a total of 63 points by August 2010. On 10 June 2010, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) adjusted her retirement year ending (RYE) date to allow her to complete 20 years of qualifying service for non-regular retirement on 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012422
On 13 June 2008, the applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of paragraph 5-13 (Separation because of personality disorder) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) based on the applicant's diagnosis of a schizoid personality disorder. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012424
The applicant provides a self-authored statement, statement from her spouse, neuropsychological evaluation, dated 7 February 2011, MEDCOM Form 699-R (Report of Mental Status Evaluation), Army medical records, DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical records. On 28 May 2007, the separation authority approved the chain of command's recommendation for the applicant's discharge and directed that she be discharged under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012425
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110012425 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general discharge. Chapter 11 states a Soldier will be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial and the appellate review must be completed and the affirmed sentence ordered duly executed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012426
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to general under honorable conditions. It stipulates that a Soldier would be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial and that the appellate review must be completed and affirmed before the sentence was ordered duly executed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012436
The applicant states: * the type of discharge issued was based upon evidence the discharge board could not reasonably prove beyond a reasonable doubt to have occurred at the time of his enlistment on 6 November 1978 * his discharge should be corrected and upgraded to better serve the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) * the Fort Ord (CA) Discharge Board, convened in 1981, stated he fraudulently entered the U.S. Army by not disclosing his prior civil convictions, which his record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012437
Based on award of the Parachutist Badge and evidence provided by the applicant which indicated he was recommended for award of the Army Achievement Medal and there is no record of the recommendation being denied, there is sufficient evidence to show that he is entitled to award of the Army Achievement Medal. There is no evidence in his records nor did the applicant provide any documentation to show he was recommended or awarded the Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award). As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012443
The applicant requests that the Army honor its contract to pay him a $10,000 Selective Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) officer accession bonus (OAB). He indicated that the applicant had been denied his OAB because his AOC of 61H was not on the list of eligible specialties authorized an OAB; however, the applicant would not have chosen to transfer to the USAR had the bonus not been available. On 1 June 2011, the US Army Reserve Command (USARC) at Fort McPherson, Georgia disapproved the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012444
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Kosovo Campaign Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Kosovo Campaign Medal is awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who participated in or served in direct support of Kosovo operation(s) after 24 March 1999, among them Operation Joint Guard from 11 June 1999 through a date to be determined. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012446
The applicant provides copies of: * the FSM's discharge document * their divorce decree * the applicant's Personnel Qualification Record * four Retiree Account Statements * the FSM's Certificate of Death * the FSM's Last Will and Testament CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. A DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel) shows the FSM elected spouse only SBP coverage based on a reduced amount of retired pay ($434.00). The applicant and FSM divorced on 17 March 2005. a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012447
The applicant requests correction of item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was medically discharged from active duty. The applicant provides: * U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) memorandum, dated 13 March 2006 * USAPDA Orders D073-01, dated 13 March 2006 * Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Proceedings, dated 18 November 2005 * DD Form 214, dated 11 February 2005 * National Guard Bureau (NGB)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012453
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides the following documents in support of his application: * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), dated 23 April 1970 * National Guard Bureau Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service), dated 31 October 1991 * NPRC letters, dated 31 December 2010 and 5 November 2010 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's record is void...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012456
Item 9 (Awards, Decorations & Campaigns) of this form shows he was awarded or authorized to wear the: * Army Achievement Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Army Service Ribbon * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) based upon qualifying with the weapon on 30 August 1993 7. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that the applicant's record be corrected by adding to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012459
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD). 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. On 14 April 1986, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012460
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, Bronze Star Medal (BSM), and any other awards or unit citations to which he is entitled. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the VSM from item 24 of his DD Form 214 and b. adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the: * Purple Heart * AM * VSM with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012462
In connection with her intent, she executed a Contingent Enlistment Addendum on 22 September 1993 wherein she acknowledged: Various Army enlistment incentives, such as enlistment bonuses must be approved by Congress. The authorization for enlistment bonuses expires on 30 September 1993. The "Remarks" block of her DA Form 7249 (Certificate and Acknowledgement of Service Requirements and Methods of Fulfillment for Individuals Enlisting or Transferring into Troop Program Unit (TPU) of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012467
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. 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. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012469
The applicant requests that his discharge due to disability with severance pay be changed to retirement by reason of permanent disability. The applicant indicated that he no longer desired to continue on active duty and he also disagreed with the findings and recommendation of the MEB. The PEB found him unfit for further servicer and recommended that he be separated with severance pay if eligible and given a 0% disability rating.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012477
Army Regulation 600-45 (Decorations), effective 13 October 1949, provided in pertinent part, that the Bronze Star Medal is authorized for each individual who was cited in orders or awarded a certificate for exemplary conduct in ground combat between 7 December 1941 and 2 September 1945 or whose achievement or service, during that period, was confirmed by documents executed prior to 1 July 1947. The entry in item 34 of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 which shows he was wounded in action on 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012479
The separation authority subsequently approved his discharge for unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, and directed the issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. His narrative reason for separation was assigned based on his separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, due to unsatisfactory performance. ___________X__________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012480
Counsel requests correction of the applicant's records to show award of the Korean Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars and Combat Infantryman Badge. c. The Republic of Korea War Service Medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Korea and adjacent waters between 25 June 1950 and 27 July 1953. The evidence of record shows the applicant qualified for the: * National Defense Service Medal based on his active duty service during the Korean War * Korean Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012481
She was not awarded and/or granted her a monetary disability benefit at the time of her separation for her disabilities incurred while on active duty and permanently aggravated by the service. However, her records contain a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) which shows she was discharged from active duty in pay grade E-3 on 23 September 1985, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), paragraph 7-17B(1),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012482
A memorandum, dated 29 November 2010, subject: Promotion as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the Army, shows he was promoted to CPT effective 29 November 2010. c. The advisory official confirms he met the MTIG, and the civilian and military education requirements, and he was assigned to a CPT position as shown by Orders 026-853, dated 26 January 2009. d. The advisory official recommends approval of the applicant's request and correction of NGB SO Number 266 AR to show his promotion...