ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013458
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 398 and DA Form 41 both show his SSN with the fourth and fifth digits as 58. _______ _ _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 | 20110013459
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Records show the applicant served during a qualifying period for award of the RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960). 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 Award) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013469
The applicant requests that her reentry eligibility (RE) code of 3 be changed so she will be allowed to enlist in the Army. On 4 November 2010, she was notified by her company commander that he was recommending her for separation from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation (AR) 635-200 (Enlisted Separations), chapter 11. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013473
He further requests correction of his record to show he held the rank/pay grade of specialist/E-4 at the time of his discharge. The evidence of record shows that on 30 November 1999, the unit commander notified the applicant of initiation of separation under the provisions of Chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) by reason of patterns of misconduct. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant failed to provide...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013474
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). _______ _ 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) AR20110013474 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110013474 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013475
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Upon completion of basic combat training, he was issued Orders Number 179 releasing him from Company E, 15th Training Battalion, Fort Gordon, GA, for training in MOS 11C at Fort Polk, LA. The applicant's records show he was trained in and awarded MOS 11C.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013478
f. Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of the applicant's DD Form 214 lists his awards as the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). There are no available orders showing the applicant was awarded the ARCOM. ____________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013481
He was retired on 30 June 1997, after serving 20 years and 10 days of active service. The OUSD has maintained in these opinions that in order for a condition to be considered combat related, there must be evidence of the condition having a direct, causal relationship to war or the simulation of war. Incurring disabilities while in a theater of operations or in training exercises is not, in and of itself, sufficient to grant a military retiree CRSC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013482
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of his records to show he was wounded in action in Vietnam. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence he was authorized or awarded the Purple Heart. In order to support awarding a member the Purple Heart, it is necessary to establish the wound for which the award is being made required treatment by medical personnel and the medical treatment for the wound or injury received in action...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013483
The State of Texas was over strength on AGR O-5 positions and the State did not get their control grade O-5 positions corrected until late 2010. In her response to the NGB advisory opinion, she suggested the Board request information from the Texas AGR services pertaining to AGR MAJs and LTCs promotions; however, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) decides cases on the evidence of record. The evidence shows that she was eligible for promotion to LTC on 4 October 2008;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013486
The applicant requests payment of his Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) of $10,000. His Written Agreement - OAB Addendum shows that he was being accessed into the ARNG in a critical skill area of concentration/military occupational specialty and was to receive a bonus of $10,000 paid in two 50 percent installments. Based on the above, his records should be corrected to show that he signed the Written Agreement - OAB Addendum on 22 May 2009, the date of his appointment, and is fully eligible to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013487
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). These documents are accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base correction of his DD Form 214 to show his DOB as 26 January 1935. _______ _ _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 | 20110013488
The applicant provides: * DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), dated 23 January 1999 * DD Form 2648 (Preseparation Counseling Checklist), dated 13 April 1999 * orders, dated 26 October 1999, placing him on the TDRL * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 18 December 1999 * PEB proceedings, approved on 9 August 2000 * orders, dated 18 August 2000, removing him from the TDRL * Certificate of Creditable Coverage,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013491
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * A map of Vietnam * DD Forms 214 for the periods ending 4 July 1964 and 26 March 1970 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The Purple Heart requires: * a wound was the result of hostile action * treatment of the wound by military medical personnel * documentation of the wound in official records * official orders awarding the decoration 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013494
However, his record contains a DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial on 26 February 1974 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, with an under other than honorable conditions character of service. The applicant's request to upgrade his undesirable discharge was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013504
Army Regulation 635-200 also states, in pertinent part, that prior to discharge or release from active duty Soldiers will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. For Soldiers separated on or after 1 October 1988 this code reflects that separation was the result of an early release program and the Soldier was fully qualified to reenlist. The correct RE code is 2B.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013508
The applicant requests, in two separate applications, that the permanent Federal Recognition action promoting him to the rank of captain be backdated to 1 September 2009. The applicant provides: * Standard Form 52 (Request for Personnel Action), dated 1 September 2009 * Missouri Army National Guard (MOARNG) Orders 170-249, dated 19 June 2009 * National Guard Bureau Special Orders Number 62 AR, dated 2 April 2010 * Email from MOARNG officials CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. While there was a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013511
The RFO, dated 12 September 1968, shows the Personnel Division, Medical Holding Detachment, United States Army Hospital, requested orders awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in action on 6 December 1967. His record also shows he served a qualifying period of service in Vietnam for award of two Overseas Service Bars; therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013513
BOARD DATE: 3 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110013513 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He indicated at the time of his enlistment that his date of birth (DOB) was 6 May 1940. There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013514
The applicant requests, in effect, the removal of a record of DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice) from his official records, that the punishment be set aside, and that his rank be restored. 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. Notwithstanding the applicant's overall satisfactory record of service,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013518
On 23 may 1977, the applicant was accordingly discharged. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Based on his record of indiscipline, his service clearly did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013519
The applicant requests her social security number (SSN) be changed from 306-**-**** to 308-**-**** on her military records. The records consistently show SSN 306-**-**** throughout her Army service as evidenced by Army records. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110013519 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110013519 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013523
On 21 March 1975, the unit commander notified the applicant he was initiating separation action against him for unfitness under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 13, because of frequent incident of a discreditable nature. When separation for unfitness was warranted, an undesirable discharge was normally issued. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his undesirable discharge was carefully considered and found to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013526
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. His records show 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: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award) for the period 29 July 1970 through 28 July 1973; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013527
There is no evidence of record which shows she was diagnosed with PTSD or any mental or medical condition prior to her retirement from active duty on 31 January 2009. She provided a DVA medical record, dated 16 April 2009, that shows she was diagnosed with PTSD, among other conditions. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) governs the evaluation for physical fitness of Soldiers who may be unfit to perform their military duties because of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013528
On 9 March 1983, the applicant's commander notified the applicant that he was recommending that he be separated from the service under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200, Trainee Discharge Program (TDP), due to a lack of physical aptitude. This regulation was revised effective 1 October 1982 to delete the expeditious discharge program and provide for an uncharacterized separation for Soldiers separated with 180 days or less of continuous service. The applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013529
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110013529 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his military records to vacate documents showing he was non-selected twice for promotion to the rank of major. The letter stated that his request to vacate the 2009 promotion board results from his records was denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013531
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show three awards of the Army Achievement Medals (AAM) and the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). The evidence of record shows he served in Korea from 25 January 2000 to 8 February 2001 as confirmed by the awards in his record and his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013536
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his overseas service, specifically the overseas service bar and Overseas Service Ribbon. b. letter, dated 19 March 1985, issued by the Ambassador, Embassy of the United States, El Salvador, wherein he recognized the performance of selected personnel of the 1st Aviation Battalion, including the applicant, for their aviation support to the U.S. Embassy from 3 November 1984 to 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013539
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). However, discharges are not upgraded solely for the reason of receiving benefits and there is insufficient evidence to support an upgrade of his discharge on the merits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013542
The applicant requests correction of his DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings) to show: a. The accident was caused by an instrumentality of war and under conditions simulating war; however, the PEB Proceedings, dated 28 February 1991, failed to indicate such. This does not correspond to the PEB's recommended finding that the retirement is not based on disability from injury or disease received in the line of duty as a result of armed conflict or caused by an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013544
The evidence of record shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer his education benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program prior to his retirement. The advisory opinion points out: * many Soldiers that left the service during the first 90 days of the program were not fully aware of the requirement to transfer Post 9/11 benefits prior to leaving military service * the applicants last day in service was 31 August 2009 * he would have been eligible to transfer the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013545
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show that her home of record (HOR) was Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the time of her enlistment. While the HOR was not required to be entered on the DD Form 214 at the time, it could be entered in the remarks section if needed. However, in the applicants case, she changed her HOR when she reenlisted and Milwaukee, Wisconsin was no longer her legal HOR according to her records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013547
On 25 March 2007, he signed an Oath of Office as a 2LT in the MNARNG and on 18 June 2007 he was appointed as a Reserve Commissioned Officer of the Army. Title 37, U.S. Code, section 308j(b), states the Secretary concerned may pay an accession bonus under this section to an eligible person who enters into an agreement with the Secretary to (a) accept an appointment as an officer in the Armed Forces, and (b) to serve in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve in a skill designated under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013549
The applicant requests, in effect, that the National Guard Bureau's (NGB) decision to deny him payment of his Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (NPSEB) be overturned. On 19 April 2010, NGB denied the TXARNG's request. The applicant enlisted for a NPSEB in the amount of $10,000.00; however, according to NGB, the MOS in which he enlisted was not a critical skill and was ineligible for classification as a bonus MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013552
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. __________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013564
The applicant requests that the narrative reason for his separation and reentry eligibility (RE) code be changed to a more favorable reason and code that will allow him to reenter the service. The applicant states, in effect, that his reason for separation and RE code are no longer appropriate because he has been seen by a civilian psychologist and cleared for military service; however, the military is not issuing waivers for RE codes and he wishes to enlist again. Pertinent Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013571
On 30 August 2000, the Army Discharge Review board (ADRB) considered the applicant's request to change the characterization of his service. Army Regulation 601-210 prescribes eligibility criteria, policies, and procedures for enlistment and processing into the Regular Army (RA) and the Army Reserve. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) provides the specific authorities and reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013576
The officer's immediate commander will ensure the medical examination is processed in accordance with Army Regulation 40-501. b. Paragraph 6-7 provides guidance for officers who requests or is scheduled for retirement and required hospitalization or a physical evaluation board (PEB). Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army physical disability evaluation system and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013583
She applied for and received an upgrade through the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB). At the time of the applicant's separation, the SPD code of "JKA" had a corresponding RE code of "3." Her discharge for misconduct under chapter 14-12b of Army Regulation 635-200 was correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013587
The applicant consulted with counsel, 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. On 2 April 2010, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013588
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Further, the available evidence does not show that any of the five units he served with in Thailand contributed direct combat support to the Republic of Vietnam. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support granting an award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013589
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 May 1994 to show his date of birth as 28 June 1948 and the spelling of his middle name as "Ernest." His enlistment record and service personnel records show his middle name spelled as "Earnest." ____________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 | 20110013606
Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show award of the Army Commendation Medal and there are no orders in his official military records authorizing him award of this medal. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. The ABCMR is not an investigative body and decides...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013608
The separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness and directed he receive an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. This Army regulation provides that when separation for unfitness was warranted, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate. Considering the applicant satisfactorily completed training, he was awarded MOS 31B, and he served honorably during his initial period of active service, his contention...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013623
The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general discharge. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. His punishment was not disproportionate to the offenses for which he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013626
This form also shows in: a. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that the applicant's record be corrected by adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013628
The applicant provides: * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) * Orders for the MSM * DD Form 214 for the period ending 24 September 2007 * NGB [National Guard Bureau] Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Since the applicant received the MSM in December 2009, two years after his release from active duty, there is no basis for showing this award on his DD Form 214 for the period ending 24 September 2007. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013636
c. Paragraph 5-17 provides that an officer convicted and sentenced to dismissal, as a result of general court-martial proceedings, will be processed pending appellate review of such proceedings. The applicant's request for correction of her DD Form 214 and upgrade of her characterization of service, separation code, and narrative reason for separation have been noted; however, there is insufficient evidence to support her request. The evidence of record shows the applicant was convicted by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110013639
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110013639 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of item 19b (Nearest Relative (Name and Address Include Zip Code)) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the spelling of the city as "Pennington" instead of "Pemmington." Her service record contains the following documents which show the city and state of her nearest relative (father): * The...