ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015188
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-W Bar. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015189
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant did not complete a qualifying period of service for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 1960. ___________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 | 20110015196
Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, Subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, United States Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NRs) to follow when taking action on applications from former service members discharged under DADT or prior policies. His record shows that days after his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015199
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he was deployed to the Republic of China (ROC) in Taiwan with the 2nd Missile Battalion, 71st Artillery from 8 October 1958 to 25 August 1959. The documents provided by the applicant contain his name and show he was located at APO 63, which at the time of his service covered the area of Taiwan.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015205
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 September 1977 to show the: * Meritorious Service Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with one silver and three bronze service stars vice one silver and one bronze service star * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Meritorious Unit Commendation with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation (2nd...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015245
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show he was awarded a second Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) with two bronze service stars, and the Combat Action Badge (CAB). The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show he was awarded a second ARCOM at the conclusion of his active duty service; and the ICM for his service in Iraq. The available evidence of record does not show that the applicant was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015246
The applicant provides: * Letter Orders Number 09-399188, dated 1 September 1971 * his DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows in item 3 (SSN) a completely different number than that shown on the letter orders provided by the applicant. __________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 | 20110015256
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) for the period ending 26 October 2003 to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State Army National Guard records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015258
There is no available evidence of record showing that the applicant had qualified as a sharpshooter with any weapon. There are no available general orders or other documentation in the applicant's records showing he was awarded one or more AAMs. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015263
The transportation office explained that she had two years to complete her final move, but she would need to request an extension after one year. Notwithstanding the Department of the Army G-4's email message that extension is not authorized, it seems appropriate to show the applicant's request for extension and reinstatement of her HHG shipment entitlements was approved through 30 September 2012 (4 years after her retirement). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015265
The applicant requests correction of the reentry eligibility (RE) code shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) from RE-3 to RE-1. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. It notes that SPD code MBK is the appropriate code when the reason for discharge is "completion of required active service."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015266
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Legion of Merit (LOM) and any other awards he may be entitled to but did not receive. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) 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 evidence further shows he served...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015267
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Overseas Service Ribbon. 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. Item 12f (Foreign Service) of the applicant's DD Form 214 shows he served 7 months and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015268
Special Court-Martial Order Number 78, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Armor Center, Fort Knox, KY, dated 27 April 2007, noting that the sentence had been finally affirmed, ordered the BCD executed. He was discharged with a BCD as a result of a duly-reviewed and affirmed special court-martial conviction and he has provided no evidence to show the type of discharge he received was erroneous or unjust. Based on his record of service, he did not serve honorably.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015272
The applicant requests all of her military records be changed to reflect her last name as Jxxxxx instead of Dxxxxxx. c. Throughout her military records during the above period of active duty her last name is spelled as Dxxxxxx. _______ _ __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 | 20110015277
Item 24 (Decorations, Medal, Badges, Commendations, and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to list the Combat Infantryman Badge, Presidential Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) and issuance of the medals; and c. service-connected disability compensation for severe hearing loss and 70 percent of vision loss. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to the following: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015278
Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) and Concurrent Retirement Disability Pay (CRDP) are programs created by Congress in Public Law 108-136 to allow eligible military retirees to receive monthly entitlements in addition to retired pay. A Reserve retiree with 20 qualifying years of service, who has a VA disability rating of 50% or greater, and who has reached retirement age. The law also authorizes CRDP to a Reserve retiree with 20 qualifying years of service, who has a VA disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015280
On 14 November 1994, he was discharged under honorable conditions (a general discharge) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct (patterns of misconduct). There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015282
The applicant requests correction his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected: a. by awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on 22 June 1951; and b. by amending his DD Form 214 for the period ending 21 July 1952 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015283
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his primary military occupational specialty (MOS) (PMOS) as 25B (Information Systems Operator Analyst) and his secondary MOS (SMOS) as 11B (Infantryman). Item 14 of his DD Form 214, for the period ending 29 May 2009, credits him with the completion of that training. Army Regulation 635-5 states that item 11 will document the codes and titles of all MOSs served in for at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015284
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 Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and all other awards he is authorized. Records show that the applicant participated in two campaign periods during his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Campaign Medal and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015287
The applicant's military record contains a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 14 August 1966, which shows the seventh digit of his SSN as "5." There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge while serving in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 also states a bronze service star will be awarded for wear on the Vietnam Service Medal for participation in each credited campaign.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015291
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015292
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Bronze Star Medal. He served a qualifying period of service in Vietnam for entitlement to the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), which is 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 amending item 24 of his DD Form 214, for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015293
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 the applicant's record shows he was awarded 11B as a secondary MOS and performed the duties of an 11B while serving in the Republic of Vietnam, his record is void of any evidence and he has not provided any evidence showing he was awarded 11B as his primary MOS at any time. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015297
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 for this period does not show the GWOTEM and GWOTSM. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides Department of the Army policy, criteria, and administrative instructions concerning individual military decorations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015299
His DD Form 214 shows he was retired from the Army, on 29 November 1968, in the rank/grade of private first class/E-3, with an honorable character of service and placed on the permanent disability retired list. However, having listed the correct SSN at the time of induction, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the same SSN at the time of separation. __________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015301
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests transfer of a special court-martial (SPCM) order to the restricted portion of his official military personnel file (OMPF). Table 2-1 outlines the composition of the OMPF and states in regard to court-martial orders: (1) file in the performance portion of the OMPF when there is an approved finding of guilty on at least one specification with all supplemental actions; (2) if...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015302
The applicant requests his general discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). On 30 May 2007, the CG, 1st Infantry Division, confirmed he had carefully considered all the evidence collected against the applicant, including his rebuttal matters, and he had determined elimination was warranted. Army Regulation 600-8-24 states an officer will normally receive an honorable characterization of service when the quality of the officer's service has met the standards of acceptable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015303
A DA Form 2173, dated 31 August 2010, shows on 18 May 2010 the applicant incurred a right knee sprain which was determined to be a temporary disability. His record contains a DD Form 214 for the period ending 2 September 2010 that shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance, with an honorable discharge. ___________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015308
BOARD DATE: 31 January 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20110015308 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of the WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) of her late husband, a former service member (FSM), to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding the FSM the Bronze Star Medal based on award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015311
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of item 18 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 8 May 1994 to show his deployment in Southwest Asia. The entry from the DMDC is accepted as sufficient evidence in which to amend item 18 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 8 May 1994 to show his dates of service in Southwest Asia. Therefore, item 18 of this DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he served in Southwest...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015313
Additionally, Appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam 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. Based on his service in the Republic of Vietnam with the 716th MP Battalion he is authorized the: * Meritorious Unit Commendation (Army) * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015315
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. On 7 October 1990, the separation authority waived rehabilitation requirements and directed the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance with a general discharge. His service record does not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015316
In this request for discharge he indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charge against him, or of a lesser included offense, that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 26 October 1984 in the rank/grade of private/E-1 for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with a character of service of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015318
The civil court sentenced him to imprisonment for 5 to 10 years. However, his service records show on 1 September 1955, the Commanding General, Headquarters, Infantry Center, Fort Benning, GA, ordered the applicant discharged under the provisions of section IV, Army Regulation 615-366 (Enlisted Personnel Discharges) by reason of civil conviction with the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 13 November 1962, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his petition for an upgrade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015319
The applicant states: * In 1967/1968 he was assigned to the 23rd Infantry, 101st Airmobile in Vietnam * During a mortar attack he was injured by flying debris * He was hit in the head and was hospitalized for 4 days * This is documented in his service medical records * He should have been awarded the Purple Heart 3. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not show the Purple Heart and item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 is blank. There is no evidence of record and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015320
On 19 December 1979, the unit commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action on him under the provisions of paragraph 14-33, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), for misconduct frequent incidents. On 28 January 1980, the separation authority approved the findings and recommendations of the board of officers in the applicant's case, and directed that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of paragraph 14-33b(1), Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015321
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 29 October 1980, the unit commander initiated action to separate the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-33b, for misconduct due to frequent acts of misconduct resulting in disciplinary action and the establishment of a pattern of shirking job responsibility. __________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015322
The applicant states that his previous DD Form 214 shows that he had 8 service stars; however, his DD Form 215, dated 20 April 2010, gives him credit for only 6 service stars. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states a bronze service star is worn on the appropriate service ribbon, to include the Vietnam Service Medal, for each credited campaign. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015323
The applicant states he was separated with temporary records and the awards were not included on the DD Form 214; however, the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) found his records. The applicants DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in Korea from 4 September 1967 through 31 May 1969. The evidence of record confirms that based on his qualifying service in Korea, the applicant is eligible for the AFEM and KDSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015327
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 the day of his day of birth (DOB) as 20 instead of 10. The applicant provides his: * DD Form 214 * Notification of Birth Registration CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015329
On 20 November 1982, the separation authority approved his request for discharge for the good of the service in accordance with chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 and directed he receive an Under Other than Honorable Discharge Certificate and be reduced to the grade of E-1. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 1 December 1982 in the rank/grade of private/E-1 for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015333
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. He served a qualifying period for award of 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 (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015334
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of the applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows that his conduct and efficiency ratings were excellent. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting all entries in Item 24 of his DD Form 214; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period from 8 September 1966 to 9 June 1969; and c. showing in Item 24 of his DD Form 214: * Bronze Star Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015335
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that the awards listed on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected. There are no available orders showing the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015337
The Clemency Board determined that he was required to perform 24 months of alternate service and he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 16 January 1975 under the provisions of Presidential Proclamation 4313. There is no evidence in the available records to show that the applicant completed his alternate service or that he was issued a Clemency Discharge. There is also no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015338
The applicant states: * Officials at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) told him he did not fulfill his U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) reenlistment contract by 8 months * DFAS stated that the period of 8 months after he signed his reenlistment contract in Iraq did not fulfill his USAR contract * DFAS told him that since he was on active duty, his Reserve time was not accumulating * He was never an active duty Soldier; he has always been a USAR Soldier * He completed over 4 years of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015340
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she served on active duty in an other than active duty for training (ADT) status. Her DD Form 214 shows she completed MOS training in 2008 and she held MOS 35M for 6 months, which shows she served in an active duty status for 6 months after completion of training. Further, her DD Form 214 clearly shows she was discharged for pregnancy or childbirth after completing 1 year, 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2011 | 20110015341
His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) shows his date of birth as 29 January 1949. 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. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his date of birth as 29 June 1949.