ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014613
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings during his military service (except on 9 November 1971 while at the hospital, he received an "unknown" rating). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (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. Although he completed 3 years and 11 days...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014614
She states her company commander later informed her that she was being recommended for separation for a pattern of misconduct under the provisions Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12b. This document states the applicant reported to his office on 4 June 2009 after receiving a direct order from her 1SG to do so. The applicant provided another email, dated 29 July 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014617
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty)to show award of the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM) and the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) for his active duty service in Iraq. The period of service for the Army Good Conduct Medal begins and the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM) ends the first day the mobilized RC Soldier is serving on active duty. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014621
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-xx82" instead of "xxx-xx-xx98." Documents in the applicant's records show both SSN "xxx-xx-xx82, SSN xxx-xx-xx98," and his service number. The following documents in the applicant's records show his SSN as xxx-xx-xx82: * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) * DA Form 2784 (Request for and Results of Personnel Security...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014622
The applicant provides three DA Forms 638 (Recommendation for Award), Permanent Orders 216-020, and DD Form 214. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for awards of the: a. By regulation, he served a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his records to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014625
BOARD DATE: 19 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110014625 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-105 (Military Orders) states Permanent Orders are required for certain awards to include the Meritorious Service Medal. The applicant's contentions that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal and that Permanent Orders 175-67 should be corrected to show his correct SSN as "xxx-38-xxxx" were carefully considered and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014626
The applicant, the wife of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests award of the Purple Heart for injuries her husband received in Holland during World War II (WWII). The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant provided the FSM's medical records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014629
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Army Commendation Medal Certificate and Citation * Orders awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. GO Number 358, issued by Headquarters, 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized) and Fort Carson, Fort Carson, CO on 16 November 1968 awarded him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for service from 28 November 1966 to 27 November 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014630
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. _______ _ _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) AR20110014630 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014632
A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal evidence that he was awarded the Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, GWOTEM, campaign participation, the CIB, or Driver and Mechanic Badge. Records show the applicant served a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service for the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. The Board therefore recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014639
His record is void of any evidence and he has not provided any evidence showing he was diagnosed with PTSD or any type of medical condition at the time of separation. 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. However, there is no evidence in his record and he provided no evidence to show he suffered from PTSD or any other mental disorder while he was in the military.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014641
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. Accordingly, his punishment was not disproportionate to the offenses for which he was convicted and he has failed to show sufficient evidence or reasons to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014644
His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract Armed Forces of the United States) shows his SSN as "XXX-92-XXXX"; however, other official documents prepared that day show his SSN as "XXX-82-XXXX." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant accurately represented his SSN as "XXX-82-XXXX" upon enlistment in the Regular Army. It appears that his DD Form 4 was prepared incorrectly and he did not notice his SSN was incorrect prior to authenticating the form.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014645
The applicant requests correction of his date of entry on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant's official military personnel file (OMPF) contains the following documents: a. a DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) that shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States at the Armed Forces Examining and Entrance Station (AFEES), Indianapolis, IN effective 13 July 1972. b. a U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) Form 180-R (Acknowledgement of Service Obligation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014648
The applicant states that based on his military records, he should have been authorized the awards but they were never entered on his DD Form 214. Based on his service with the 4th Battalion, 60th Artillery while in Vietnam, he is also entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014651
The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 21 June 1967. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is no evidence in the available records to show the applicant should be awarded the CIB. Even though the applicant may have served with a special forces unit he was assigned and served as a parachute rigger in MOS 43E.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014653
On 14 February 1977, following counseling, the applicant submitted a voluntary written request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations). Further, it appears the applicant's discharge reflects his overall record of military service. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014654
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 15185 (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 Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). He has provided no evidence that his family separation situation contributed to his discharge action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014657
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110014657 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicants record does not contain nor did the applicant provide any evidence which shows he was promoted to the rank/grade of SSG/E-6 following the revocation of his promotion prior to his discharge from service. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014668
He had served 6 years and 26 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his discharge shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. The applicant indicated that he had no records and that he did not receive his DD Form 214 at the time of discharge. Accordingly, the award of the AFEM should be added to his DD Form 214 at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014671
Prior to the dissolution of his marriage he never had any disciplinary actions against him. On 17 December 1984, his commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for a pattern of misconduct. His request that his record be corrected to upgrade his general under honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge was carefully considered and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014677
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he applied for the Post 9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program before he retired from active duty on 30 September 2009 in order to transfer his education benefits to his eligible dependents. If the applicant had transferred his benefits prior to leaving military service he would not have incurred an additional service obligation because he had more than 20 years of service as of 1 August 2009. e. there was no evidence the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014679
Pertinent Army regulations stated that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Chapter 3 prescribes basic eligibility for prior-service applicants for enlistment. According to the SPD/RE Code Cross-Reference Table, the appropriate RE code for SPD code JFL is 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014684
He provides: * A DD Form 457 (Investigating Officer's Report), dated 21 February 2002 * An Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 3 June 1999 * The reverse of a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 22 September 1999 and accompanying Army Commendation Medal Certificate, dated 27 September 1999 * An Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 31 October 2001 * A Certificate of Promotion to Sergeant (SGT), dated 4 October 2001 * His DD Form 214 * His résumé COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014686
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge. 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. __________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 | 20110014689
The evidence of record shows the applicant was treated for a shrapnel wound while he was in Vietnam. Notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity, in the absence of official orders awarding him the Purple Heart or documentary evidence such as witness statements or morning reports that show he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action, there is insufficient evidence upon which to correct his records to show award of the Purple Heart. _______ _ __x_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014690
The applicant requests that he be awarded a second award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) and an additional bronze service star for his Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief. _______ _ 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 | 20110014691
There is no evidence of record that shows he was injured or wounded as a result of hostile action or that he was awarded the Purple Heart: * Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not show a combat wound or injury * His records do not contain general orders authorizing him award of the Purple Heart * His name is not shown on the Vietnam casualty listing * Review of the Awards and Decorations Computer Assisted Retrieval System maintained by the U.S. Army Human...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014692
The applicant provides his DD Form 214. Prior to 1 October 1979, DD Forms 214 were issued when a Soldier was discharged for immediate reenlistment. He completed 2 years, 9 months, and 19 days of creditable active service and he should have been issued a DD Form 214 for this period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014694
On 1 September 1982, the applicant was notified of his pending separation under the Expeditious Discharge Program for failure to maintain acceptable standards for retention under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 5-31. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014695
However, since the applicant's diagnosis was considered to be a character and behavior disorder, it was felt that administrative separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 (Personnel Separations, Discharge, Inaptitude or Unsuitability) was more appropriate. An intermediate commander stated separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-209 was not deemed appropriate and he recommended the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014696
The applicant requests correction of the name that is recorded in his military service records. The applicant states his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows his name as "W-----, Louis; however, it should be "W-----, Omar Louis." Records show that upon entry into the Army, the applicant's name was recorded as "Louis W-----."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014699
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The applicant's request for upgrade of his discharge under honorable conditions was carefully considered; however, the evidence of record is insufficient to grant relief in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014706
The available record does not indicate his appointment packet was forwarded through the State Adjutant General to the NGB for permanent Federal recognition. a. Paragraph 2-2 states that the effective date of Federal recognition for original appointment is the date on which the commissioned officer executes the oath of office in the State. As a result, the Board recommends that State Army National Guard records and all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014709
The applicant states that he entered the Army on 18 February 1970; however, his last DD Form 214 does not reflect the correct date he entered active duty or his correct amount of service. On 7 September 1971, he was honorably discharged for the purpose of immediate reenlistment and he was issued a DD Form 214 showing that he had served 1 year, 6 months, and 20 days of active service. The regulation in effect at the time the applicant was inducted in 1970 provided that a DD Form 214 would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014710
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show the Purple Heart. In the absence of orders or other corroborating evidence, the newspaper articles provided by the applicant alone are not sufficient as a basis for adding the Purple Heart to his DD Form 214. Evidence shows he was a POW in Korea; therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the POW Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014713
The applicant's available record contains the following documents showing the same SSN as shown on his Social Security card: * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), prepared on 3 April 1966 * DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 31 May 1966 4. He was issued a DD Form 214 showing a SSN different from that shown on his Social Security card. The applicant contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014717
The applicant's military records are not available for review. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The applicant does not state what awards he received that are missing from his DD Form 214 and there are no records available to assist the Board in determining such; however, the available evidence shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014720
She states the following: * she attended college at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington from August 2004 to May 2008 * she obtained several Sallie Mae Signature Student Loans totaling $58,488.79 * in January 2010, she reported to the Wilmington, NC recruiting station and was offered the following incentives: * a $15,000 Enlistment (cash) Bonus * the Montgomery GI Bill plus the $350 kicker * the $40,000 Student Loan Repayment Program * she specifically informed the recruiter that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014722
Chapter 3 of the same regulation provides guidance on grade determinations and states, in pertinent part, that the grade upon original appointment in the AMEDD will be determined by the number of years of entry-grade credit awarded and will be recorded on a DA Form 5074-R (Record of Award of Entry-Grade Credit Medical and Dental Officers) and that the form will be forwarded to HRC for DOR determinations. Army policy provides that grade and date of rank upon original appointment and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014725
On 13 October 2010, by memorandum to the State Incentive Manager, the applicant's immediate commander requested the applicant be paid the bonus. The State Incentive Manager will verify accession packets as prescribed by state policy for bonus control numbers, accuracy of enlistment contract and bonus addendum, critical skill and bonus unit eligibility, valid position vacancy, and required educational level. As a result, the Board recommends that the State Army National Guard records and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014727
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Accordingly, on 12 December 1968, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unfitness with an undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014734
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence he was awarded or recommended for award of the ARCOM. Without orders there is insufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014735
Counsel requests the records of the applicants former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show a former spouse Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election change was submitted and approved within 1 year of their divorce. The Decree of Divorce issued by the Chancery Court for Montgomery County, Tennessee, stipulated, in pertinent part, that the applicant would receive 27 percent of the FSMs net military retirement, and the FSM would continue to carry SBP coverage for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014741
In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood that if the discharge request was approved he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 1 November 1973, consistent with the applicant's chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial and directed that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014744
The applicant requests, in effect, that the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage to former spouse coverage. DFAS informed the Board's staff their records indicated that the FSM and applicant divorced on 1 April 2003. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the FSM made a voluntary change in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014747
It also states in order to award the PH there must be evidence of the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. By regulation, in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, that it required treatment by medical personnel,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014753
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his officer accession bonus (OAB) contract was signed prior to his oaths of office. He took his oaths of office upon completion of OCS on 8 March 2008. The official stated the applicant accepted a commission in the MIARNG on 8 March 2008 into the critical AOC skill of 88D.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014755
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) dated 12 May 1991 to show her time in basic training. The applicant provides: * Orders 014-001 dated 21 January 1989 * Certificate of Completion of Basic Training * Service Computation for Separation * Chronological Statement of Retirement Points * DD Form 214 dated 12 May 1991 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. On 14 May 1992 the applicant was issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014758
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. He provided no evidence and there is no evidence of record that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action during his period of service in Vietnam. _______ _ 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.