ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013324
Service medals and awards are not issued by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). 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 to the applicant's DD Form 214 * entering all of his awards in the correct priority sequence * Bronze Star Medal * Meritorious Service Medal * Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) * Army Good Conduct Medal (6th Award) * National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013326
The applicant provides a Retirement Account Statement, dated 26 May 2011, which indicates the applicant has spouse and children SBP coverage. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was informed of the requirement to attend an SBP briefing in her retirement orders which were issued just over 10 months prior to her retirement. As a result, since it was the applicants failure to attend a briefing or to follow up on information she received if she did attend a briefing that resulted in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013329
On an additional DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record under the Provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section 1552), the applicant further states: * after serving 4 years and 1 month on active duty, he transferred to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Reserve * on 26 April 1982, he transferred from the inactive Reserve to the active Reserve * he served in the active Reserve for the next 2 years until he joined the Army * the Army Retirement Services Officer did not award him any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013342
The applicant requests award of the Combat Medical Badge for the services he performed in Vietnam. The evidence of record does not show, and the applicant has not provided any evidence that shows he was personally present and under hostile fire while serving in his assigned medical duties in a medical unit organic to an infantry unit that was actively engaged in ground combat with the enemy. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Combat Medical Badge in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013343
On 5 July 1967, the applicant's commander notified him that he was being recommended for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, paragraph 6a due to unfitness. On 7 July 1967, the applicant's commander recommended him for separation due to unfitness under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212. There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013345
An Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), dated 27 January 2011, and all other documents included in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) lists the last name he now claims is incorrect. __________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) AR20110013345 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013349
The applicant's records contain no DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) to indicate his DD Form 214 was corrected. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), dated 23 January 1967, specified that item 22c would contain the total amount of active duty served outside the continental limits of the United States during the period covered by the DD Form 214 and the last overseas theater in which the service was performed, e.g., "Foreign and/or Sea Service (USAREUR [United States Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013351
Item 22c of the DD Form 214 issued on 24 November 1971 shows 2 years, 4 months, and 19 days of foreign service and shows he served with U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV). The evidence of record shows the applicant was issued two DD Forms 214. The applicant is advised that he must present both of his DD Forms 214 and any associated DD Forms 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) when he is required to provide documentation of his RA service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013354
BOARD DATE: 22 December 2011 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110013354 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his records to show entitlement to Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) based on an increase in his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability evaluation. Qualified military retirees must be an active duty or Reserve retiree with 20 or more years of creditable service or a Title 10 USC Chapter 61 medically retiree, be receiving military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013365
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. In the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained from the Personnel Management Officer, Office of the Chief of Chaplains, which states the applicant's DD Form 214 is incorrect; he entered AD on 1 June 1997. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013371
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (2nd Award). The applicant states: a. all of his awards were not listed on his DD Form 214; and b. his commander was going to initiate a request for the Meritorious Service Medal after Desert Storm. An undated DA Form 638-1 shows the applicant's commander recommended him for the MSM for meritorious service during the period 17 December 1988 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013374
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Forms 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following awards: * Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) * National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) * any other awards he may be entitled to receive 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the NDSM is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 and 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 and 30 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013375
The applicant requests payment of a $10,000 officer accession bonus (OAB). When she completed the required training, the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) pay center refused payment of the OAB and stated that the two incentives were not authorized for the same period of service. She also completed an SLRP addendum that states she contracted for completion of initial active duty for training and qualification in a military occupational specialty which Headquarters, Department of the Army had...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013379
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DA Form 20 * Special Orders Number 39, Headquarters, U.S. Army Combat Surveillance School/Training Center, Fort Huachuca, AZ, dated 8 February 1968 * Republic of Vietnam Certificate of Service * an extract of Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) * Record of Proceedings, Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Docket Number AR2000050662 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. With respect...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013381
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013384
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for a TBI. However, there is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence that shows he suffered a TBI as a result of hostile action or at any time during his military service. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013391
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). His record documents no acts of significant achievement or valor and did not support the issuance of an honorable or a general discharge by the separation authority at the time of his discharge and it does not support an upgrade to an honorable or a general discharge at this late date. Therefore, given he elected to request an administrative discharge to avoid a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013392
At the time of his enlistment he indicated that his DOB was 21 Mxx 19x3. _______ _ 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) AR20110013392 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110013392 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013394
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Additionally, Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 states that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013396
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 14 January 1971 through 8 December 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the current Vietnam service entry in item 30 of his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the entry VIETNAM FROM 14 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013400
The applicant states he enlisted in the U.S. Army in November 1976 and he was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) in August 1992 under the VSI Program after serving 15 years and 9 months. It was his understanding he would be placed in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Retired Reserve) and continue to receive his annual VSI payments. Records show the applicant was REFRAD on 26 August 1992 and approved for an annual VSI payment of $8,962.38 for 30 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013401
The applicant requests award of the Aircraft Crew Member Badge [now known as the Aviation Badge and will be referred to as the Aviation Badge hereafter]. On 23 January 1968, Headquarters, 1st Aviation Brigade, published General Orders Number 312 awarding him the Air Medal for meritorious achievement from 3 October 1967 to 31 December 1967 while assigned to HHC, 17th Combat Aviation Group. The available evidence shows the applicant served in Vietnam from 11 April 1967 to on or about 18 March 1968.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013402
The applicant states three months into his assignment to Germany, he received information that his mother was ill. His unit granted him 30 days of emergency leave. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013403
The applicant requests her service in Afghanistan be shown in Block 18 (Remarks) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). Her DD Form 214 does not show service in Afghanistan. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to Block 18 of her DD Form 214 the following: * SERVICE IN AFGHANISTAN FROM 20020408 20021007 _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013407
However, on 17 July 1974 he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial, with issuance of a DD Form 258A (Undesirable Discharge Certificate). Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, stated a general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. At the time, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate for Soldiers separated for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013408
The applicant states the 1 December 2010 Captain Selection Board considered a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) that he received while in an enlisted status. Counsel requests the applicant be granted a special selection board for promotion to captain based on the FY 2011 Captain Promotion Board criteria. Counsel states the FY 2011 Captain Promotion Board considered an enlisted reprimand in violation of Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Military Personnel Information Management/Records).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013410
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states that it is unjust that he never received the Purple Heart for being wounded in combat under enemy fire. He provides multiple documents as evidence, including letters, photographs, and maps; however, none of the documents show he was wounded as a result of enemy engagement in combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013412
The applicant requests, in effect, that his undesirable discharge which was upgraded to general under the Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP) be upgraded to honorable. He also requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), and Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). His DD Form 214 he received shows he was discharged on 17 February 1971 under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013414
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show his pay grade at the time of his discharge as E-4 or E-5 and award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the CIB to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. The applicant requests that his military records be corrected to show his pay grade at the time of his discharge as E-4 or E-5 and award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013415
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show he held the rank/grade of specialist four (SP4)/pay grade E-4 instead of private first class (PFC)/pay grade E-3 at the time of his release from active duty. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of REFRAD, retirement, or discharge. The applicant's contention that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he held the rank of SP4/E-4 at the time of REFRAD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013417
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general discharge. On 10 July 1995 while incarcerated by the Georgia Department of Corrections, he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge. Accordingly, his punishment was not disproportionate to the offenses for which he was convicted and he failed to show sufficient evidence or reasons to warrant an upgrade of his discharge based on clemency.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013418
The applicant requests correction of his date of birth (DOB) and place of birth, and to be issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). He is advised that a copy of this decisional document, which confirms his correct DOB and place of birth, will be filed in his reconstructed Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013422
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. Following consultation with legal counsel, he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. On 24 January 1983, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013425
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to a general discharge (GD) or honorable discharge (HD). On 31 January 1971, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed that he be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, with a UD. However, a UD was considered appropriate at the time the applicant was discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013427
His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "243-XX-XXXX." The regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's release from active duty stated the complete name and social SSN of the separating service member would be entered on the DD Form 214. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110013427 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110013427 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013429
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of all his records to show his first name spelled as "Dennis." A copy of this decisional document will be filed in his official military personnel file.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013432
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, at the time the applicant was discharged a UD was considered appropriate. In his request for discharge, the applicant clearly acknowledged the possibility of receiving a UD and that he understood the possible effects of receiving this type of discharge and after electing not to submit statements in his own behalf, he requested administrative discharge to avoid a possible punitive discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013435
He states he served 30 consecutive days of temporary duty (TDY) in Korea and his service records reflect this 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) AR20110013435 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110013435 2 ARMY BOARD FOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013436
He had served 3 years of total active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), and the National Defense Service Medal. Accordingly, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 24 February 1964 to 23 February 1967 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013439
His DD Form 214, item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), lists the following earned awards: * NDSM * RVNCM with Device * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * ARCOM 8. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 30 November 1965 through 13 November 1967, and to add this award to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013440
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record confirms his enlistment contract, DA Form 20, and the majority of documents showing a DOB in his MPRJ list the day as "9" and this day was used throughout his military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 9 of his DD Form 214 by deleting the current day of birth of "2"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013442
The applicant requests item 23a (Specialty Number and Title) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his specialty title as Atomic Demolition Munitions (ADM) Specialist. Item 23a of his DD Form 214 lists his MOS number and title as 12E2O, Administrative Specialist. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the MOS title Admin Spec from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013443
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the National Defense Service Medal. _______ _ x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110013443 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013444
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. Regrettably, absent evidence which conclusively shows he sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action, that he was treated by medical personnel for those wounds or injuries, and that this treatment was made a matter of official record,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013445
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his date of birth (DOB) as "22 September 19xx" vice "27 September 19xx." The applicant's record shows, in conjunction with his induction into the Army of the United States (AUS), a DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 23 April 1965, was completed wherein his DOB was listed as "27 September 19xx." The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his DOB as 22...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013448
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart based on his World War II service. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013450
The applicant requests correction of item 21 (Grade, Rate, or Rank at Time of Entry into Current Active Service) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the Unites States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show Sergeant First Class (SFC), E-6. The applicant provides: * active duty orders * release from active duty orders with list of unit personnel * DA Form 24 (Service Record) * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The orders directing the applicant to report for active duty show his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013451
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 22 February 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110013451 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests award of the Bronze Star Medal, Presidential and Congressional Unit Citations and an Engraved Machete as the honor graduate of a jungle warfare course in Panama and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle and Machinegun Bars. _______ _ X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013452
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013454
Paragraph 6d states that Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam, and its subordinate units during the period 20 July 1965 to 28 March 1973. The evidence shows he participated in five campaigns during his Republic of Vietnam service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...