ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000005
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show his correct Social Security Number (SSN). The applicant's request for correction of his record and DD Form 214 to reflect his correct SSN has been carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000006
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He indicated he understood if his request were accepted he could be discharged under other than honorable conditions. In the statement he provided with his request for discharge for the good of the service, he indicated he was AWOL because he did not receive the training he believed he had enlisted for.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000009
It states, in pertinent part, that the AGCM is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the AGCM for his qualifying honorable active duty service from 22 May 1984 through 3 March 1987, and to add this award to his record and DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000011
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 214 for this enlistment shows SSN XXX-XX-XX0X. The evidence of record shows the applicant entered active service using SSN XXX-XX-XX0X, and throughout his period of military service he signed official documents containing SSN XXX-XX-XX0X, which he now claims is incorrect.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000012
The applicant's service records including his personnel and medical records are not available for review with this case. The applicant was medically separated from the PRARNG in 2004 and placed on the retired list. A Soldier who suffers an injury or an illness while on active duty is retained in the service until he or she has attained maximum hospital benefits and completion of disability evaluation if otherwise eligible for referral into the disability system.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000014
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. On 23 March 1988, he was notified by his unit commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for abuse of illegal drugs.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000015
The applicant states that upon his release from jail, his chain of command offered that he could restart basic training or receive an honorable discharge. On 16 April 1980, his company commander informed him he was initiating action to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-33, the TDP, with an honorable discharge. The evidence of record confirms he was discharged under the TDP due to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000023
The applicant provides: * Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) proceedings * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. 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, U.S. Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRB's) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NR's) to follow when taking action on applications from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000026
The applicant requests correction of her DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 2 December 1993 and 8 May 2000, as follows: * Item 12d (Total Prior Active Service) * Item 12e (Total Prior Inactive Service) * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations, and Campaigns Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) * Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) * Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal 2. The applicant provides: * 1993 and 2000 DD Forms 214 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000029
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, his military records be corrected by canceling his Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) participation for spouse coverage. Public Law 95-397, the RCSBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for reserve retirement but were not yet age 60 to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before reaching age 60.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000030
He elected participation in the Reserve Component SBP (RCSBP) for spouse only coverage based on the full amount under Option C (Immediate coverage). On 15 August 2011, by letter, a DFAS official notified the applicant's Member of Congress that: * Entitlement to retired pay terminates on the date of the retiree's death * The Arrears of Pay (AOP) include unencumbered amounts due to the deceased member * An amount of $752.40 was mailed to the applicant on 1 September 2010 for his AOP from 1 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000035
There is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence that shows he was re-promoted to SGT/E-5 after his reduction on 23 August 1982. There is no evidence of record that shows he was again promoted to SGT/E-5 after 23 August 1982 or prior to his discharge on 20 September 1982. ____________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 | CY2012 | 20120000036
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge be upgraded to a general or honorable discharge (HD). Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge (GD) is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000041
The applicant requests the General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 3 December 2010, be removed from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) or transferred to the restricted portion of her OMPF. On 6 February 2011, the GOMOR imposing authority directed the GOMOR be permanently filed in the applicant's OMPF. Paragraph 2-4 of this regulation states that once a document is placed in the OMPF it becomes a permanent part of that file and will not be removed from that file or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000042
The applicant requests the following corrections to his awards shown on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 20 August 2008: * add a bronze service star to his Kosovo Campaign Medal * add the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal for his participation in Task Force Hawk in Tirana * change his United Nations Medal to the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force (UNPREDEP) Medal 2. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000045
His DOR should be adjusted due to the State G-1's failure to submit his Federal Recognition 90 days prior to the Army Promotion List (APL) mandatory promotion board. m. On 2 November 2010, the FY 2011 Captain APL Board convened and recommended him for promotion to captain on a published list, dated 3 March 2011. n. Based on law, regulation, and NGB policy, his PRARNG unit should have proceeded with the promotion process when he was selected for promotion by the vacancy promotion board. (5)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000055
The evidence of record shows he listed 31 August 1960 as his DOB throughout his entire period of service and he authenticated many documents by placing his full signature in the appropriate block attesting to the correctness of this DOB. In the absence of convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed the applicant's military service records, including his DD Form 214, were correct at the time and there is insufficient evidence to grant relief. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000057
The applicant, a Vietnam Veterans of America Regional Director, requests, on behalf of the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), that the FSM's discharge be upgraded from an undesirable discharge (UD) to a general discharge (GD). Consistent with the FSM's chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority approved the FSM'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 be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000059
The applicant requests the following corrections to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty): * Item 11 (Primary Specialty) to change his military occupational specialty (MOS) from "95B2O" to "95B2B" * Item 12f (Foreign Service) to change his foreign service from "2 years, 0 months, 0 days" to "2 years, 9 months, and 0 days" * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to add: * Army Superior Unit Award * Expert...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000061
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 18 June 1987, the applicant was discharged accordingly. Although the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge was normally considered appropriate based on the reason and authority for his separation, it appears his immediate commander and the separation authority considered his service record and recommended and approved a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000065
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 28 May 1982 to show his award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. Therefore, his DD Forms 214 for the period ending 28 May 1982, 9 May 1992, and 29 July 2003 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000076
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. In his request for discharge he indicated 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 discharge under other than honorable conditions. The applicant provides a four character statements indicating how he has cleaned up his life through participation in drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000077
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * Vietnam Service Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal * overseas service bar * Marksmanship Qualification Badge * his service in Vietnam 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to correction his DD Form 214 to show the: * Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000100
The applicant requests his discharge be upgraded to a general discharge (GD) under honorable conditions or to an honorable discharge (HD). On 21 July 1981, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army regulation 635-200 and directed that he receive a UOTHC discharge. The applicant's request that his discharge be upgraded to a GD under honorable conditions or an HD was carefully considered and it was determined that there...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000125
The record does not contain and the applicant has not provided any evidence to show that his discharge was unjust. 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 | CY2012 | 20120000126
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants record contains a DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract Armed Forces of the United States) prepared on 9 August 1974 and a DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Records) prepared on 14 August 1974 that list his SSN using the number he now claims is incorrect (xxx-xx-x44x). Therefore, the SSN listed in the applicant's military records should not be changed at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000133
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the PH is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the AGCM is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. 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 | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000135
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge 15. 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 offense for which he was convicted and he has failed to show sufficient evidence or reasons...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000140
The evidence of record shows the applicant's REFRAD date was 16 December 1969. The evidence of record also shows his primary MOS at the time of his REFRAD was 55B (awarded at the time of his appointment to E-4) and it is properly shown in Item 23a of his DD Form 214. Neither the evidence submitted with the application nor the evidence of record supports his request nor does it establish that Item 23a of his DD Form 214, which is a record of ones primary MOS, should reflect MOS 67Y.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000141
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000142
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, Vietnam Service Medal, and any other authorized awards. Records show the applicant participated in three campaign periods during his service in Vietnam. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000143
Based on his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, he is also entitled to award of the Bronze Star Medal and correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show this medal. The evidence of record shows: a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 22 January 1942 through 21...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000147
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his Reserve annual training. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000149
On 24 July 1989, her commander informed her he was initiating action to discharge her from the U.S. Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, for failure to adapt motivationally, emotionally, and sociologically. The evidence of record shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, for failure to adapt motivationally, emotionally, and sociologically. The evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000150
The applicant states: a. information concerning his civilian professional biochemistry experience was inadvertently omitted in the constructive service credit section of his DA Form 5074-1-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Health Services Officers)). In accordance with USAREC Regulation 601-37, constructive credit is calculated up to the date of board, which was 14 April 2009. c. in reference to his additional credit for work experience after he graduated from the University of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000151
Chapter 2 contains guidance on the preparation of the DD Form 214 and states that items 4a and 4b show the active duty grade or rank and pay grade at the time of separation and are obtained from the Soldier's records (promotion or reduction orders). There is no evidence of record that shows he was again promoted to SP4/E-4 prior to his release from active duty. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000152
The record also shows the applicant received HF/IDP and CZTE for Kuwait/Iraq for the period 7 May 2007 through 24 July 2008, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom V. As a result, he is entitled to the ICM with 1 bronze service star. As a result, it would be appropriate to award the applicant the AGCM for his qualifying honorable active duty service from 3 January 2007 through 2 January 2010, and correction of his to add this award to his record andDD Form 214 to show it. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000153
Nothing in the following typical sources confirm he was wounded in action and/or treated for a combat injury/wound: * Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not reflect a combat wound or injury * Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not show award of the Purple Heart * His records do not contain general orders awarding him the Purple Heart * His name is not shown on the Vietnam casualty listing * His medical records are not available for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000157
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions in lieu of trial by court-martial on 29 May 1972 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant did not provide documentation to warrant an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000159
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (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 states that the SPD code JPD is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, by reason of alcohol rehabilitation failure. Army Regulation 635-200 states, in pertinent part, that prior to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000163
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation, Honorable Discharge) to show he was assigned to the 114th Engineer Combat Battalion. The applicant provides: * WD AGO Form 53 * WD AGO Form 7 (Enlisted Man's Temporary Pass) * DD Form 256A (Honorable Discharge Certificate) * 3 photographs * Memorabilia page with patches * Letter, dated 15 September 2011, from the Army Personnel Records Division * Letter, dated 16 December 2011,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000164
The applicant provides: * His DD Form 214 * A letter from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), dated 19 December 2011 * A copy of an envelope * Orders CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review. The evidence of record confirms the applicant completed 1 year, 1 month, and 9 days of foreign service and his most significant duty assignment was with the 65th Engineer Combat Battalion, Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000165
Section III (Service Data) of the applicant's Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) dated 18 January 2011 shows she was reduced to the following ranks and grades on the dates indicated: * SPC - 18 August 2009 * PFC - 29 July 2010 7. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was promoted to PFC/E-3 on 2 July 2003 and satisfactorily held this grade until she was REFRAD, transferred to the USAR, and promoted to SPC/E-4 on 1 May 2004. As a result, there is no basis to grant the applicant's request...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000168
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and a second award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant provides orders for the CIB. There is no evidence in the applicant's OMPF and he did not provide any evidence that shows he was awarded a second award of the ARCOM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000170
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her character of service as honorable instead of uncharacterized. She completed 5 months and 9 days of active service and her service was uncharacterized. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of release from active duty, retirement, or discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000175
The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. No pay records were available for review. _______ _ 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 | CY2012 | 20120000176
A DA Form 2627-1, dated 4 January 1966, shows he was notified of his commander's intent to impose nonjudicial punishment (NJP) for failure to attend the facility commander's meeting as ordered. 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. However, the evidence shows he was notified of his commander's intention to impose NJP on 4 January 1966.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000184
The applicant requests award of the United Nations Service Medal (UNSM) and any other awards he is entitled to. 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 ROK. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards) provided the Army's awards policy in effect at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000187
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected by deleting the award of the American Campaign Medal and by adding his awards of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation and any other awards to which he is entitled. He had served 3 years, 10 months, and 18 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000188
Accordingly, he was discharged on 29 May 1969. On 8 May 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), after careful consideration of his military records and all other available evidence, determined he was properly discharged and denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge. Records show that he was between 17 and 20 years of age at the time of his service.