ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014904
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He acknowledged he understood if the discharge request was approved, he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 he was issued confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with his service characterized as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014908
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110014908 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record also confirms the applicant was wounded in action in the RVN, on 30 March 1969, as evidenced by an entry on the Vietnam Casualty Roster and the Western Union Telegram provided by the applicant. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014909
It provides a brief, clear-cut record of AD service at the time of release from AD, retirement, or discharge. The evidence of record shows the applicant entered AD on 6 May 2000. Item 23 of his DD Form 214 should show "Release from AD."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014911
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 than 3 years but more than 1 year. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014913
The applicant requests a change of the effective date of Dental Additional Special Pay (DASP) to 3 August 2011. The Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant a recommendation for partial relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting the effective dates of his DASP agreements to 21 August 2009, 21 August 2010, and 21 August 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014918
The applicant states she was given an RE-3 code when she was released from active duty as a member of the Regular Army (RA) for pregnancy and an RE code of "NA" (not applicable) when she was released from active duty as a member of her U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) unit. It states that SPD code "MDF" is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers released from active duty for pregnancy or childbirth under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 8. Army Regulation 635-5-1 states that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014920
There is no indication in the FSM's service records that she made an election within 90 days of receiving her 20-year letter to enroll in the RCSBP. Public Law 95-397, the RCSBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for reserve retirement and participation in SBP, but were not yet age 60, to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before reaching age 60. The FSM's records do not indicate that she elected to participate in the RCSBP and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014932
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. In his request for discharge, he indicated he understood that if his request for discharge was accepted, he may be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. _______ _ __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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014936
His DD Form 214 shows: * his service was characterized as UOTHC * he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 13-5a(1) * he had 127 days of lost time 9. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014940
In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood if the discharge request was approved, he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions. It states the SPD code KFS is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers discharged in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. Chapter 3 of this regulation prescribes basic eligibility for prior service applicants for enlistment, and includes a list of Armed Forces reentry codes,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014941
Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 7 April 1970 through 7 April 1972 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars; however, records show he participated in three campaign phases during his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014942
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The separation authority could issue an HD if supported by the member's overall record of service. Further, the applicant's record documents no acts of valor or significant achievement and his disciplinary history which includes his acceptance of NJP on four separate occasions, a LOR, and his accrual of 61 days of time lost during two periods of AWOL clearly diminished the overall quality of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014943
The applicant requests a correction of her DD Form 214 to show a change to her first and middle names. _______ _ 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) AR20110014943 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110014943 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014944
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He states he was told by the company clerk that the orders awarding him the Purple Heart were in his records, but when he departed Vietnam and out-processed he noted there were other decorations (Bronze Stars, Soldiers Medal) not 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 awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014945
Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) of his DD Form 214 shows the: * National Defense Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Vietnam Service Medal 7. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 10 February 1966 through 4 February 1968 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014948
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20100025460, on 3 May 2011. On or about 16 August 1968, he was hospitalized in Vietnam. The ABCMR will decide cases on the evidence of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014951
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically discharged vice being discharged under the expeditious discharge program for failure to maintain acceptable standards. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulations 635-200, paragraph 5-31, EDP, due to failure to maintain acceptable standards for retention with a general discharge. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014954
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Panama during Operation Just Cause. He was released from active duty in March 1990 but his DD Form 214 does not show he served in Panama.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014955
The applicant requests correction of his service personnel records to show award of the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in his service personnel records that shows he was treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in the RVN. __________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 | 20110014956
The applicant requests voidance of his 23 December 2009 discharge from the Army National Guard (ARNG) and reinstatement in order to complete 20 years of qualifying service for retirement. He states the applicant was separated as a result of a second nonselection for promotion based on his record showing completion of 17 years of qualifying service for retirement. The evidence of record confirms the applicant had actually completed 18 years of qualifying service for retirement on the date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014958
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. 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. He was honorably released from active duty on 30 April 2006...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014960
Chapter 10 stated that a member who had committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial at any time after the charges have been preferred. c. A general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Although his separation package was not available for review by this Board, in order to be discharged under the provisions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014962
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued 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 a court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014963
He had served 1 year, 9 months, and 23 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD reflects that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. A review of the applicants official records failed to show any orders awarding him the Air Medal or any other awards that are not reflected on his DD Form 214. While the sincerity of the applicants claim that he was awarded the Air Medal is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014964
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The statement "ORDERED TO ACTIVE DUTY IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM IAW 10 USC 12302" already appears in item 18 of 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. deleting from item 4a/4b of his 28 December 2010 DD Form 214 the entry of MAJ/04; b. showing the entry of SPC/E-4 in item 4a/4b of his 28 December 2010 DD Form 214; c. adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014968
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM). The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). He served during a qualifying period for award of the GWOTSM and therefore it should be added to his DD Form 214 at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014969
The applicant requests the records of her former husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from "spouse" to "former spouse" coverage within 1 year of his divorce. Although the applicant provided a communication, dated 1992, with the Department of the Army, there is no record of the applicant submitting a deemed election to DFAS within 1 year of her divorce. Title 10, U. S. Code, section 1450(f)(3)(A) permits a former...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014971
The applicant requests issuance of a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States)) to show award of the following: * Purple Heart * Army Good Conduct Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star * Combat Infantryman Badge * United Nations Service Medal * Sharpshooter Badges 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014973
A review of the applicant's military records shows the same SSN used for his enlistment was used throughout his brief period of active duty service. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army, served for 3 1/2 months, and was discharged, all while using an SSN beginning with the numbers 312. _______ _ _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 | 20110014974
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110014974 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his records to show his social security number (SSN) as 4x5-xx-xxxx instead of 5x4-xx-xxxx. 2. It appears an administrative error was made at the time his SSN was recorded on his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014982
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart, Combat Infantryman Badge, and Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 14 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014984
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The record does include a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows the applicant was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations). There is no evidence of record showing the applicant suffered from PTSD or any other medical or mental condition that contributed to the misconduct that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014985
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows he has service-connected conditions. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110014985 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014986
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. The character of the discharge is commensurate with the offense for which he requested discharge and is appropriate for the applicant's overall record of military service. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014990
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His request to change his SSN on his DD Form 214 was carefully considered; however, it is not supported by the evidence of record. He is advised that a copy of this decisional document, which shows his current SSN, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110014993
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110014993 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, the DD Form 214 she was issued upon her initial discharge for immediate reenlistment on 26 January 1965 lists her SSN as shown on the Social Security card she provided. Since there are no contradictions regarding the applicants SSN in her official records, it is reasonable to presume the SSN listed in item 32 of the applicants DD Form 214 for the period ending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015002
The separation authority approved the recommendation for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13 and directed the applicant be furnished a general discharge. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 20 July 1983 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance with a general discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015006
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 3 June 2011 to show award of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge-Silver and completion of a Basic Combatives Course. As such, there is no provision in the regulation to enter her Basic Combatives training on her DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the German...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015025
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) and the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM), both of which he believes he rightfully earned. d. The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in the Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the designated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015031
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his Social Security Number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-XX4X" instead of "XXX-XX-XX9X." His service personnel records show SSN "XXX-XX-XX9X." However, the evidence of record shows the SSN of "XXX-XX-XX9X" was used when he enlisted in the RA in 1980, when he was released from active duty in 1985, and when he was discharged from the USAR in 1988.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015040
Each promotion selection list issued by a promotion board is a new report and will be integrated with the PPRL. Soldiers who have not been promoted within 2 years from the board date will be automatically removed from the PPRL. The evidence of record shows that while the applicant was recommended for promotion to SGM in January 2007, no vacancies were reported within her MOS within 2 years and her name was removed from the PPRL in February 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015041
The applicant requests that his general discharge under honorable conditions be upgraded to honorable. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. The evidence of record confirms his separation processing was accomplished in compliance with applicable regulations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015043
On 23 December 1969, the separation authority approved the recommendation for separation and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015049
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * Congressional correspondence * A copy of her discharge order * Various letters from the DFAS office * Two letters CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. She also provided a letter from the DFAS office, addressed to her Member in Congress on 20 June 2011, which shows the following: * The applicant had an indebtedness to the Department of Defense (DOD) in the original amount of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015050
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was not provided a complete dental exam and all appropriate dental services and treatment within 90 days prior to his separation. The applicants complete dental records are not available to the Board. As such, his DD Form 214 for the period ending 24 June 2011 should be corrected to show he was not provided a complete dental exam and all appropriate dental services and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015052
The last digit 7 is shown on every document contained in his OMPF until Special Orders Number 278 was published on 20 November 1968, releasing him from active duty, effective 12 December 1968. The applicants DD Form 214 shows 4 as the last digit of his SSN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 3 on his DD Form 214 to show the SSN shown on his Social Security Card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015057
There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. _______ _ 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) AR20110015057 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110015057 2 ARMY BOARD FOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015058
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. His DD Form 214 shows he reenlisted in the Regular Army for 6 years in the rank of Cpl on 12 December 1952 at Fort Rucker, AL. With respect to his assignments in Japan, Korea, and other locations, the applicant's DD Form 214 show she completed 1 year, 9 months, and 26 days of foreign service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015062
In support of his request, the applicant provides his VA rating decision, dated 8 February 2005, and VA medical records, spanning the period from 1 January to 1 June 2004, that show the applicant was granted service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (50%), effective 22 June 2001. The evidence of record shows the applicant chose not to submit any statements in response or rebuttal to any of his 11 counseling sessions, the bar to reenlistment, or at the time he was notified by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015066
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20090021467, on 15 July 2011. His record was void of documentation showing he was awarded the BSM. There is no evidence of record he was approved for award of the BSM.