ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013066
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 13 June 1978 to show the correct periods of foreign service in Vietnam and Korea. The applicant states his DD Form 214 shows he was in Vietnam and Korea at the same time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from item 27 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 13 June 1978 the entries...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013068
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He states: a. he was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at the time of the basis for which the GOMOR was written, and as such the GOMOR was unnecessarily harsh based on his mental health condition; b. his previous service of more than 30 years was without blemish to his record; and c. the embarrassment of continuing to serve in the unit where he received the GOMOR caused him to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013071
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United Stated Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * His service number (SN) as "US XX X2X XXX" vice "US XX X3X XXX" * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * Bronze Star Medal 2. Therefore, he is entitled to four bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show these bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013072
The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army in pay grade E-1 on 9 July 1968 for 3 years. However, his records contain a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) which shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial in pay grade E-1 on 6 January 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. On 15 October 1973 and 2 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013073
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110013073 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Finding: Not Guilty of desertion, a violation of Article 85, but Guilty of being absent from his unit, a violation of Article 86. c. Charge III. On 13 May 2011, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013074
The applicant requests award of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB). In the absence of evidence that the applicant was personally present while the infantry unit was in contact with the enemy there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the CMB in this case. _______ _ __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 | 20110013076
The applicant provides his DD Form 214. On 21 December 2010, he was issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) to reflect 2 years and 8 months in each MOS in response to his application to the ABCMR to correct his DD Form 214 to show he actually held each MOS for 2 years and 8 months. Although he completed 2 years, 11 months, and 17 days of creditable active service, he only gets credit for 2 years and 8 months of service in each MOS because BCT and AIT (from 6 January 1977 through 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013077
He was given an analogous rating (5299) under Department of Veterans Affairs Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) diagnostic code 5295 (Lumbosacral strain) of 10 percent. In a letter, dated 27 November 1996, from Dr. E_______n to the applicant's Congressional representative the doctor compared the applicant's disability rating of 20 percent to another case of an unnamed Soldier whose disability rating was 40 percent. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1203, provides for the physical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013079
The applicant requests correction of his records to show all of his disabilities were combat-related so as to qualify for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC). Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. For periods before 1 January 2004, members had to have disabilities for which they were awarded the Purple Heart and are rated at least 10% disabled...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013080
There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15 year statute of limitations. It further requires that the entry "CONTINUOUS HONORABLE ACTIVE SERVICE FROM (first day of service which DD Form 214 was not issued) UNTIL (date before commencement of current enlistment)" will be included for Soldiers who have previously reenlisted without being issued a DD Form 214 and are separated with any characterization of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013081
The applicant provides: * DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract Armed Forces of the United States), dated 24 October 1974 * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 7 October 1976 * memorandum, U.S. Army Enlisted Records and Evaluation Center (USAEREC), dated 15 January 1992, subject: Department of the Army (DA) Imposed Bar to Reenlistment under the Qualitative Management Program (QMP), and allied documents * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013083
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to document his two deployments to Iraq and to add the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). The applicant states a review of his DD Form 214 revealed the AAM and record of his deployments were not included on the form.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013085
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 26 June 1974, the applicant consulted with counsel and after being advised of the basis for the contemplated trial by court-martial and the maximum permissible punishment, he 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 trial by court-martial. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013086
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * DA Form 638-1 (Recommendation for Award (For Other Than Valor) of Army Achievement Medal (AAM), Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), and Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)) * memorandum, dated 10 August 1994 * memorandum, dated 23 January 1998 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant served on active duty from 27 August 1991 through 8 March 1998, of which 3 years was outside continental United States...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013087
The evidence of record clearly shows that the FSM did not make a former spouse election when he divorced the applicant and given that he left her as his beneficiary and continued to pay premiums until the time of his death, it is reasonable to believe the applicant's assertion that neither the FSM or herself were aware that a former spouse election was required within 1 year of their divorce on 14 September 2001. Therefore, since the FSM continued to pay his premiums, since no one is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013088
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 December 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110013088 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) provides for the following characters of service: a. Paragraph 3-7a states that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013092
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DA Form 20 (Enlistment Qualification Record) prepared upon his entry on active duty on 28 May 1969, lists his first name as Steven in Item 1 (Name and Social Security Number). However, the record shows he entered, served, and was released from active duty under the first name listed on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013093
The applicant requests that his home of record (HOR) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty) be changed to Texas. While the applicant's initial enlistment contract listed a HOR in North Carolina, he elected to change this at the time of his first reenlistment and confirmed this HOR at the time of his second reenlistment in 1977. Why there was a 1988 change in his HOR is not documented.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013094
A DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his DOB with the year 1944. Item 9 (Date of Birth) of his DD Form 214 shows his DOB with the year 1944. There is sufficient evidence to show the year shown for his DOB on his DD Form 214 is incorrect.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013095
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. On 13 August 1974, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate action to eliminate him from the Army under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) due to unfitness. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013097
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of any orders or other documents indicating he was awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. In order to support award of the PH, there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, that it required treatment by medical personnel, and a record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013101
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Purple Heart with First Oak Leaf Cluster (1st OLC). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained as a result of hostile action. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013103
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's contention that the information contained in the GOMOR is unsubstantiated and filing of the GOMOR in his OMPF is unjust and should be removed or transferred to the restricted section of his OMPF has been carefully considered. The evidence of record confirms the GOMOR was properly processed and filed in the applicant's OMPF in accordance with the applicable regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013105
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR), and Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) for outstanding performance of duty from 17 March through 5 June 1969 for service in Korea and Vietnam. 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. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013108
The applicant requests item 24 (Character of Service) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 18 March 1991 be changed. She also requests her National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) be corrected. Since she was in an entry-level status when she was released from active duty in 1991, her character of service was uncharacterized which is properly reflected in item 24 of her DD Form 214 for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013109
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty): a. for the period ending 29 September 2000 to show award of the Kosovo Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal, and Army Superior Unit Award; and b. his DD Form 214 for the period 23 March 2002 through 8 March 2003 to show the Kosovo Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013111
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to an honorable discharge (HD). On 15 January 1971, the applicant was discharged with an under other than honorable conditions character of service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability) for unfitness. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) states the characterization of service at separation will be based on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013115
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 5 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110013115 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 11 June 1981 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 11-2, with a bad conduct discharge. It also shows in: a. item 18 (Remarks): Time lost under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 972, from 1 May 1980...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013127
The applicants military record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army, in pay grade E-1, on 8 August 1974, for 3 years. On 25 July 1975, the applicants company commander initiated action to discharge the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), paragraph 5-37, with a general discharge. He was discharged in pay grade E-1 on 11 August 1975, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-37, for failure to meet...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013128
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 1 November 1973 after carefully reviewing the applicant's entire record and the issues he presented, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) determined the applicant's discharge was proper and equitable and denied the applicant's appeal for an upgrade of his discharge. b. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013133
The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 20 December 1968 through 19 December 1969. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 6 March 1967 through 20 December 1969, and to add this award to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013135
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 3 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110013135 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Accordingly, he was discharged on 11 June 1987 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), by reason of court-martial with a bad conduct discharge. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the final discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013137
The applicant provides in support of his application: * Two Army medical records * DA Form 20 * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * ADRB letters * Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) records * Social Security Statement * VA decision and medical records CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. c. Therefore, based on the available evidence, it would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013139
On 14 November 1986, 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, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was discharged for the good of the service - in lieu of a court-martial with a characterization of service of under other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013143
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 his service number as "USXXXXX798" instead of "USXXXXX293." The DD Form 214 issued to the applicant at the time of his separation shows his service number as "USXXXXX293."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013146
His DD Form 214 lists the following awards: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal * Parachutist Badge * Purple Heart * Combat Infantryman Badge 6. The ABCMR is not an investigative body and decides cases based on the evidence that is presented in the military records provided and the independent evidence submitted with the application. c. Nevertheless, while the available evidence is insufficient for adding the Silver Star to his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013150
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. His DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 14 September 1964, and his enlistment record show his DOB as XX January 1946. It appears he appropriately served in and he was released from active duty using the DOB of XX January 1946.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013157
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards): a. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 30 August 1968 to 13 June 1970; b. deleting from Item 24 of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013161
On 6 December 1996, the medical approving authority approved the findings of the EPSBD and recommended that the she be separated from the service under the provisions of paragraph 5-11 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations). b. paragraph 3-7b, a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. d. paragraph 5-11 that Soldiers who were not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness standards, when accepted for enlistment, or who became...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013163
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his correct service number (correctly referred to as social security number (SSN)) as XXX-XX-XXX3 instead of XXX-XX-XXX1. There is no evidence of record and he has not provided any that shows he ever presented XXX-XX-XXX3 as his SSN or used such number during his active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013170
Army regulations require orders for the issuance of awards and decorations. Without orders, the ARCOM Certificate provided by the applicant is insufficient evidence to add the award to his DD Form 214. Army regulations prohibit the listing of certificates of achievement, letters of appreciation, and similar documents on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013172
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant served in an active duty status from 6 August 1998 to 1 November 2002; this equals 4 years, 2 months, and 26 days of active service. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013173
These records also contain the following documents with the same SSN as shown on his social security card: * Enlisted Qualification Record * Statement of Personal History * Certificate of Clearance and/or Security Determination 5. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army, served, and was discharged, all while using a service number. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110013173 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013174
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 October 2006 to show military occupational specialty (MOS) 74D5M/H (Chemical, Biological, Radiologic, and Nuclear Specialist) as her primary MOS (PMOS) and the correct periods of time that she held her PMOS, secondary MOS (SMOS), and additional MOS (AMOS). A calculation of the period of time the applicant held each MOS during the period of active duty under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013175
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he contributed to the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB), he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), he completed the 3-week New Equipment Operator Training Course on the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System in 2003, and he completed the 1-week Combat Lifesavers Course in 2004. The applicant states he contributed to the MGIB and his DD Form 214 indicates he did not. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013182
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Combat Infantryman Badge * Iraq Campaign Medal * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal 2. Notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity regarding his entitlement to the Iraq Campaign Medal and Combat Infantryman Badge, in the absence of evidence to show he served in Kuwait/Iraq the required period of service and he actively participated in combat while assigned to an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013185
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of campaign participation credit for his service in the Republic of Vietnam. The evidence shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the National Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013186
The applicant states she was honorably discharged under the Dont Ask Dont Tell policy in 2005 and that the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) notified her of a debt in the amount of $131,582.20. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. The applicant enjoyed the benefits of the education and in making her admission statement she was in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013191
However, his records contain a DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged from active duty in pay grade E-1 on 10 February 1977 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, and issued an under other than honorable conditions discharge. An individual separated by reason of unfitness will be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate, except that an Honorable or General Discharge Certificate may be issued if the individual has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013192
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 his correct dates of service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant served a year in the RVN.