ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013194
In his request for discharge he indicated he understood or acknowledged: * he was making this request of his own free will and had not been subjected to any coercion whatsoever by any person * he was advised of the implications that are attached to his discharge and understood his discharge would be under other than honorable conditions * by requesting discharge he was admitting guilt to the charges against him or of a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013199
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action as a result of hostile action on 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013200
The record does contain a properly-constituted DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged on 6 November 1980 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. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013201
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his dates of service in the Republic of Vietnam and any associated medals or badges that were excluded from his original DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013202
In January 2008, the applicants company commander initiated action to separate the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5, paragraph 5-17, based on his mental status evaluation, with an honorable discharge. There is no evidence he was referred to a medical evaluation board or a physical evaluation board for consideration of any medical condition(s) during his period of active service. The VA, which has neither the authority, nor the responsibility for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013203
The applicant requests item 32 (Battles and Campaigns) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) be corrected to show he participated in "Operation Market Garden" during World War II. The applicant provides: * Letter, dated 6 April 2011, from the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, MO * Information on "Operation Market Garden" * WD AGO Form 53-55 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013204
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to reflect the second digit of his Social Security Number (SSN) as a 7 instead of an 8, as currently reflected. The applicant states his DD Form 214 incorrectly reflects that his SSN contains an 8 as the second digit and should reflect a 7. 3. The applicant served all of his military service using an SSN containing a 7 as the second digit and it appears...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013205
On 15 May 2011, the applicant was transferred to the Army of the United States (AUS) Retired List in the pay grade of E-7 with full SBP coverage. It is apparent that the applicant intended to decline SBP; however, because she signed the form after her spouse, instead of before her spouse, she was automatically enrolled in the SBP under full coverage. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected, as a matter of equity, by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013206
Additionally, item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 shows he received "good" conduct and efficiency ratings for his period of military service from 13 November 1967 to 6 February 1968. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. He served a qualifying period of service for award of the Republic of Vietnam campaign Medal with Device (1960) which is not shown on his DD Form 214; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013209
However, for Soldiers who had previously reenlisted without being issued a DD Form 214 and who were being separated with any characterization of service other than "Honorable," the first entry would be: "Continuous Honorable Active Service From (first day of service for which a DD Form 214 had not been issued) Until (date before commencement of current enlistment) then enter the specific periods of reenlistment as stated above. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013211
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Cold War Service Medal and that his DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect all of his authorized awards. Based on this information, the applicants request for the Cold War Recognition Certificate will not be discussed any further in this Record of Proceedings. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013212
The applicant requests the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013217
Headquarters, Department of the Army General Orders Number 43, dated 1970, awarded the 5th Battalion, 60th Infantry, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service from December 1966 to June 1968. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 24 of his DD Form 214 the: * Combat Infantryman Badge * Republic...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013221
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The Purple Heart and the Army Commendation Medal documents should be corrected to show the correct SSN as shown on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. correcting as appropriate the Purple Heart certificate and Army Commendation Medal citation and certificate to correctly show the applicant's SSN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013223
The applicant's records show he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 8 December 2006 in the grade of specialist/E-4 for a period of 8 years. The USARC, Deputy Chief of Staff, also stated that the applicant was authorized to retain the $10,000 OAB and was also authorized payment of any earned portions of the $4,000 High Grad Bonus and the $5,000 NPSEB Ship Bonus. A request for exception to policy from the USARC, G-1, approved the applicant to retain the $10,000 OAB and payment of any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013224
There is no evidence that he completed any active service in the USAR. Army Regulation 140-111 (Army Reserve Reenlistment Program) states that if an applicant is unable to complete 20 qualifying years of service for retired pay by age 60 they are disqualified from reenlistment. While it is regrettable that he was not notified of his ineligibility at the time he initiated his application for reenlistment, the applicant has not provided any evidence that he possesses any skills or abilities...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013226
The DD Form 214 he was issued for this period of service shows he completed 3 years, 9 months, and 2 days of creditable active service. On 18 November 1988, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct, specifically the abuse of illegal drugs, and recommended the applicant receive an under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013227
The applicant requests the removal of the DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER)) covering the rating period 2 June through 11 August 2010 (hereafter referred to as the contested Relief For Cause (RFC) NCOER) from his records. The IO sufficiently determined the applicant's DA Form 1307 (Individual Jump Record) was inaccurate. On 22 July 2010, by memorandum, the applicant's battalion commander stated that a commander's inquiry had sufficiently determined the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013230
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He served in Vietnam during the period 17 August 1970 to 25 February 1972 and his DD Form 214 shows only 6 months and 9 days of foreign service. His military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 16 February 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013231
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show "early release due to the convenience of the government" vice "locally-imposed bar to reenlistment." However, the DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was honorably released from active duty on 14 July 1992 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 16-5b, by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013233
The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was awarded an infantryman MOS and was assigned as a rifleman to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental, or smaller size when he was wounded in action. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 20 March 1969 to 21 October 1970; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013237
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart (PH). It states in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence the member was wounded as a result of enemy action; that the wound required treatment by military medical personnel; and a record of the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. By regulation, in order to support award of the PH there must not only be evidence that the member was wounded as a result of enemy action, there must also be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013239
The applicant requests that the general discharge (GD) be removed from his records or upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). On 17 December 2005, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation action for misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, and directed the applicant receive a GD. However, there is insufficient evidence to support his claim of injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013245
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests reconsideration of his earlier request to correct his father's record to show award of the Belgian Fourragere and an additional bronze service star on his European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. d. War Department General Orders (WDGO) Number 58, dated 19 July 1945, awarded the 3rd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment the Presidential Unit Citation for the period 17 - 18 December 1944. e. Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013248
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the Bronze Star Medal and any awards and decorations to which he may be entitled be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 10 June 2004. Permanent Orders, dated 17 March 2004, show he received the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service during the period 26 October 2003 to 21 April 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013251
The applicant provides: * a self-authored statement * a memorandum from the Chief, Personnel Policy and Readiness Division, National Guard Bureau (NGB), dated 7 May 2007 * DA Form 71 (Oath of Office Military Personnel) * Orders 361-4, dated 27 December 2007 * Appointment as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the Army memorandum, dated 27 December 2007 * NGB Form 337 (Oaths of Office), dated 7 February 2008 * Special Orders Number 194 AR, dated 31 July 2008 * Special Orders Number 220 AR,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013252
The applicant provides his DD Form 214. With respect to the Combat Infantryman Badge, his service in Vietnam in an infantry MOS with an infantry unit is not in question. With respect to the excess leave, his pay and/or leave records are neither available nor did he provide those records with his application.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013254
Item 12a of the DD Form 214 shows he entered AD on 11 October 2007 and item 12b (Separation Date This Period) shows he separated on 21 April 2010. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows he entered AD on 3 January 2008 and served continuously through 21 April 2010. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 for the period ending 21 April 2010 as such: * deleting the current...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013255
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 22 January 2004 to show her period of service in Iraq. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 12 of her DD Form 214 for the period ending 22 January 2004 the entry "0000...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013263
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) was issued on 24 March 1971 correcting item 12 to show Company C. This issue will not be further discussed in this Record of Proceedings. ______________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 | 20110013274
Therefore, the BSM is to be awarded to individuals who were authorized the CIB for service during WWII. The evidence also shows that during his tenure of assignment, the applicants unit received participation credit for the Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe, and Rhineland campaigns of WWII and as a result, item 32 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 should be corrected accordingly. As a result, there is insufficient evidence to support a correction of the record to show a 2nd award of the BSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013277
The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to reflect limitations connected with his knee surgery and rehabilitation in 1967 and 1968 so as to qualify him for Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC). On 19 September 1970 he was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) in the rank of captain based on his voluntary request. He had served over 22 years of active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013281
BOARD DATE: 5 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110013281 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to either a general or 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013282
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he was told his discharge would automatically be upgraded after 1 year. On 19 August 1985, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, by reason of unsatisfactory performance and directed the applicant receive a GD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013284
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was separated by reason of ELS performance and conduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, and that his service was described as uncharacterized. There is no evidence indicating the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for a change to his discharge within that board's 15-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013285
However, his record contains a properly constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 25 October 2010 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 14, paragraph 14-12c(2) by reason of misconduct (drug abuse), with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions. However, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 25 October 2010...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013287
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. While the original rules established that the Purple Heart would be awarded to individuals killed or wounded as a result of hostile action the amendment enabled the Secretaries of each department to award the Purple Heart to members of the armed forces who were killed or wounded in action by weapons fire, while directly...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013291
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge was authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions was normally given an individual who was discharged for the good of the service. c. A general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013292
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests his mother, the widow of the FSM, be paid back pay, beyond the 6 years, of her entitlement to the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity as a "forgotten widow." The applicant provides: * Letter from Army Retirement Services, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 * DD Form 2769 (Application for Annuity) * Voided personal check * FSM's Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 * FSM's marriage certificate *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013293
His DA Form 20 shows: a. he served in Vietnam RVN from 6 January 1971 to 20 July 1971; b. during his tour of duty in Vietnam he was assigned to Company D, 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 503rd Infantry, 173rd Airborne Brigade; and c. item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not show the award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is insufficient evidence to add the Combat Infantryman Badge to his DD Form 214. _______ _ __x_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013294
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN. ___________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 | 20110013297
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The MPRJ is void of PH and/or BSM with V Device orders, and there are no medical treatment records on file confirming he was treated for a combat-related wound while serving on active duty. As a result, absent any documentary evidence of record or independent evidence provided by the applicant corroborating his claim that he was awarded PH and BSM with V Device by proper authority while serving...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013298
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he is entitled to the Critical Skill Retention Bonus (CSRB) in the amount of $20,000 in accordance with the terms of his written agreement with the Maryland Army National Guard (MDARNG). On 28 April 2011, the MDARNG Education Services Officer submitted a request for payment of the CSRB as an exception to policy stating that the applicant signed his CSRB contract 1 month prior to being eligible. The Education Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013299
The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant requested to change his SBP election upon application for retirement which he believed was the appropriate action. Given the applicant added his current spouse to his record upon marriage and it appears it was always his intent to provide SBP coverage for her, it would be appropriate and serve the interest of equity to correct the applicant's record to show he filed to change his SBP election to add his spouse on the date of his marriage, 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013301
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct social security number (SSN). The evidence of record shows the applicant correctly reported his SSN upon entry into the U.S. Army on 13 October 1967. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013303
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal for his foreign service in Bosnia-Herzegovina. He also states members of his unit were awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and NATO Medal for this period of time; however, they are not reflected on his DD Form 214. Therefore, he is not entitled to correction of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013305
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 6 (DOB) of his DD Form 47 (Induction Record) listed his DOB as 28 March 1948. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 9 of his DD Form 214 the 29 March 1948 DOB and adding the correct DOB as 28 March 1948.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013307
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was discharged from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) in the rank of sergeant (SGT)/E-5 instead of specialist four (SP4)/E-4. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his record to show he was discharged from the IRR on 24 April 1991, in the rank of SGT. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he was discharged from the Ready Reserve, on 24 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013308
The applicant provides: * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Honorable Discharge Certificate CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The Board also notified him that: * The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation had been erroneously deleted but was later...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013323
The applicant provides a self-authored statement; an HHG extension request and approval recommendation of local command; a Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4, denial of the extension request; and a doctor's letter. He also stated the applicant's orders clearly stated he had 1 year to select a home and complete his travel in connection with his retirement and local transportation retirement briefings provided the opportunity to ask questions. As a result, it would be appropriate and serve the...