ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012946
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) with the last four digits as "07XX" vice "67XX." His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record - United States Army), dated 18 November 1953, shows only his service number (SN) and not his SSN. This is the SSN he used throughout his service and this is the SSN that appears on his DD Form 214 for the period ending on 31 July 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012952
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available evidence shows the applicants SSN appears continuously as XXX-XX-4991 in his military record. Therefore, absent convincing, independent, and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, were correct at the time and there is insufficient evidence to grant him relief in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012953
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. At the time, an under other than honorable conditions discharge would normally be given an individual who was discharged for the good of the Service. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the USAR DEP on 17 November 1986.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012955
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 9 February 1994, the applicant's company commander notified him that he was recommending him for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14 (Misconduct), paragraph 14-12c, due to commission of several serious offenses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012958
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012962
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence which shows he served in Korea after 21 August 1962. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the KDSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012969
A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence he was authorized or awarded the Purple Heart. On 12 March 2002, the applicant submitted a DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) to the ABCMR requesting award of the Purple Heart. The medical records the applicant provides show he was initially seen by medical personnel on 21 November 1969 for a foreign body in the lower third of his left leg.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012972
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012974
The applicant provides a DD Form 214, DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record), memorandum dated 8 July 2002, and JMUA orders. Evidence shows he was assigned to SOCPAC from 9 March 1999 to 30 September 2001 and to JIACG/CT, U.S. Pacific Command, from 1 October 2001 to 8 September 2002. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the first award of the Joint Meritorious Unit Award from item 13 of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012975
The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant used SSN XX8-XX-XXXX throughout his period of military service. _______ _ _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) AR20100017326 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110012975 2 ARMY BOARD FOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012977
He states: * he needs these codes changed so he can enlist in the Army * his discharge was upgraded from under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) to uncharacterized * his wife was very ill with lupus at the time and she was unable to care for herself and their children 3. Army Regulation 635-200 states 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 applicant's request that his RE...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012980
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. There are no orders in his records showing award of the Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows the applicant sustained injuries to his legs and arm as the result of a grenade explosion caused by "friendly fire."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012981
Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) states a DD Form 214 will be prepared at the conclusion of a period of active duty service. The applicant had 16+ years of active duty service at the time he was placed on the TDRL and 19 years, 6 months, and 2 days of qualifying service; however, regulatory guidance states a Soldier may not be retained or separated solely to increase retirement or separation benefits. The evidence of record shows he was properly retired by reason of permanent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012982
On 14 June 2006, by letter to DFAS, the applicant requested a deemed SBP election as the FSM's former spouse. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the member's 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 applicant contends the records of her former spouse, a retired FSM, should be corrected to show he changed his SBP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012983
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 Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) 2. The applicant's infantry MOS and/or his service in Vietnam are not in question. In the absence of official orders or other documentary evidence such as operation reports, after action reports, valor awards, witness statements, or any other evidence that conclusively shows he actively participated in ground combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012984
Army Regulation 600-8-29 states the active duty service obligation is a specific period of active duty an officer must serve before being eligible for voluntary separation or retirement. The applicant provided a copy of an excerpt of Army Regulation 600-8-29 that states he required 6 months of active duty service in the grade of MAJ to be retired at that grade. The evidence shows he did not earn any active duty retirement points as a MAJ prior to his retirement date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012985
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was medically separated. A physical profile designator of "2" under any or all factors indicates that an individual possesses some medical condition or physical defect that may require some activity limitations. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge or retirement, may be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012991
The applicant requests correction of his academic transcripts from the U.S. Military Academy (USMA). The applicant provides: * Academic Summary * Extracts of his disenrollment packet * Memorandum disagreeing with the recommendation of the USMA Academic Board proceedings * Memorandum approving separation by the USMA Superintendent * USMA Academic Board Proceedings findings and recommendations * Various medical records, treatment charts and records, lists of medications, physical profiles,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012994
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 December 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110012994 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) which was created upon his entry on active duty incorrectly lists "6" as the second digit of his SSN. However, having listed the correct SSN at the time of his induction, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show that same SSN at the time of his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012995
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 December 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110012995 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. It appears that during the preparation of the applicant's DD Form 214 a typographical error occurred resulting in his SSN being recorded as x7x-xx-xxxx instead of the SSN as shown on his Social Security card. Therefore, it would be at this time to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show the SSN as shown on his Social Security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012997
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 3 February 1970 to show he served in the Regular Army and not the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) and that he was not on active duty for training. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that he ever enlisted in the Regular Army. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110012999
On 27 October 1992, after consulting with counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge 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. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge, could submit a request for discharge for the good of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013002
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show his year of birth as 1946 instead of 1947. Every other document in the applicant's official military personnel file (OMPF) containing a DOB shows he was born in the year 1947.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013003
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "255-XX-XXXX" and his award of the Purple Heart. ____________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) AR20100016576 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013007
This pamphlet shows that all units assigned in Vietnam from 8 February 1962 through 28 March 1973 were awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, based on DAGO Number 8, dated 1974. However, his records do not show him being assigned to this unit during his period of service in the Republic of Vietnam. In view of the above, there is no evidence the unit to which he was assigned in the Republic of Vietnam was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013008
The applicant requests three awards of the Army Good Conduct Medal for his service in the USAR and Army National Guard from August 1990 to August 1998. Since there is no evidence that shows he served a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service during the period August 1990 to August 1998, there is no basis for granting the requested relief. The evidence shows he was awarded the first award of the ARCAM for the period ending 30 August 1994.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013012
The applicant provided three DA Forms 638, dated 18 May 2011, submitted by a civilian transportation broker for award of the: * DFC for valor during the period 12-17 January 1991 * AM with "V" Device during the period 18 January 1991 to 2 February 1991 * AM (2nd Award) during the period 8-12 October 1991 7. Qualifying service for this award includes participation in Panama in support of Operation Just Cause from 20 December 1989 through 31 January 1990. b. the DFC is awarded to any person...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013013
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for a concussion/mild traumatic brain injury he received in action in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart for injuries he received in action in the RVN. ___________x______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013015
The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document concerning his date of birth will be filed in his official military personnel file. _____________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) AR20110013015 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013021
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 December 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110013021 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A review of his Official Military Personnel File shows he used the name L---- M------- H---------- and the SSN 3XX-XX-XXXX throughout his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013023
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-6518" instead of "XXX-XX-9664" (a completely different SSN). 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. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013025
The applicant requests, in effect, change of her character of service from uncharacterized to a general discharge. On 7 June 2011, after carefully reviewing her application, military records, and all other available evidence, the ADRB denied the applicant's request to upgrade her discharge. The applicant was in an entry level status when she was discharged on 25 February 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013026
The applicant states: * He should have been awarded the CIB * He was in Vietnam 60 days from 21 September to 21 November 1969 * He was wounded in action on 21 November 1969 3. The available evidence shows the applicant held and served in an infantry MOS and he was assigned to an infantry company in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the CIB; and b. adding the CIB, Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013027
The applicant did not provide any evidence. Her military records show she enlisted in the Regular Army on 9 September 1983. On 31 August 1987, she was discharged from active duty under the provisions of chapter 3, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), as a result of court-martial, with the issuance of a BCD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013028
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 32 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the third digit of his social security number (SSN) as 7 instead of 9. 2. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013029
The applicant states, in effect, he believes his record is in error based on the determination by the U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he was separated due to a physical disability. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant returned from deployment and completed his required period of active duty on 15 February 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013031
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) by amending the following items to show: * Item 5a (Grade, Rate or Rank) - specialist six (SP6) * Item 5b (Pay Grade) - E-6 * Item 6 (Date of Rank (DOR)) - 30 April 1969 * Item 25 (Education and Training Completed) - Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 94B (Cook), 8 Weeks, 1967" 2. It also provided for the temporary promotion of enlisted personnel of the Active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013039
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her husband's record to show she filed a claim for benefits under the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) in a timely manner. The evidence of record shows the FSM made a timely election of spouse-only RCSBP coverage and option C based on a reduced amount of his retired pay. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013040
Counsel requests correction of the applicant's records for disability and pay purposes as follows: * Change his disability rating from 30% to 50% * Correct his DA Form 199 to list his right wrist condition as 30% under VASRD code 5214 instead of 10% under VASRD codes 5299/5215 2. Counsel states the disability rating and the VASRD code used on the applicant's DA Form 199 are incorrect. There is no VASRD rating for wrist pain so the PEB used an analogous rating.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013042
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: a. his military occupational specialty (MOS); b. his awards, to include the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Army Service Ribbon (ASR), and marksmanship qualification badges; and c. his military training. The applicant's DD Form 214 indicates: a. in item 11 (Primary Specialty), "none"; b. in item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013043
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was awarded the Expert Field Medical Badge. Army Regulation 15-185 (ABCMR) provides Department of the Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions regarding an applicants request for the correction of a military record. _______ _ 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 | 20110013046
On 13 April 2011, such clarification was provided, showing the applicant was assigned to an LTC position effective 24 March 2011. d. The opinion further states that if the applicant can provide proof of assignment substantiated by the UMR and a new AHRC Form 56-R showing an earlier date of assignment to an LTC position he would be eligible to be promoted accordingly. The applicant contends his military records should be corrected to show his DOR for LTC as 3 January 2011 because he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013049
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 Korea Defense Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his service in Korea. Qualifying service for this award includes service in Korea from 1 October 1966 to 30 June 1974; and b. Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013051
The record contains a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 18 August 2010, which shows the applicant was again advanced to PV2/E-2 on 20 September 2010. It further states Soldiers on a promotion list at the time of retirement for disability will be retired for disability at the promotion list grade. By regulation, members in the ranks of PV2, PFC, and SPC being retired by reason of physical disability will be retired in the rank they are eligible for at the time of separation for retirement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013052
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction to Item 12f (Foreign Service) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 19 November 2004, to reflect his service in Afghanistan. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from Item 12f of the applicant's DD Form 214 the entry "0000 00...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013056
The applicant requests that his general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded or changed to show he was medically discharged. 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. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) provides that an honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013057
A review of his service record shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013058
He was discharged from active duty in pay grade E-1 on 22 November 1991 as a result of court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3, and issued a BCD. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which he was convicted. As a result, clemency is not warranted in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013059
The evidence of record shows that upon his return from Vietnam he went AWOL for 1,315 days. The characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally under other than honorable conditions and the evidence shows that the applicant was aware of that prior to requesting discharge. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013064
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, it would be appropriate to show that he held MOS 11H during the 1 year and 2 months covered by his DD Form 214 for the period ending 21 October 1986. _______ _ 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.