ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001569
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. What his service does not reflect is: * an honorable discharge he received from a prior period of service * a clemency discharge he was issued pursuant to Presidential Proclamation Number 4313 * his 20 months of service in Vietnam during six major campaigns * the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) he earned in Vietnam * his agreement to serve time in the stockade after he turned himself in to military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001571
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120001571 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He also states that he was in Vietnam and he has just been told he has diabetes. On 21 September 1971, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 with an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001574
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 September 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120001574 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his primary military occupational specialty (MOS) as 35K (Avionics Mechanic). His DD Form 214 correctly shows his PMOS as 35L2O; therefore, there is no basis to correct his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001578
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. The evidence of record shows the applicant held an infantry MOS and was assigned to an infantry unit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting his DD Form 214 as follows: * awarding him the Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001580
The WD AGO Form 53 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) he was issued for this period of service shows only his serial number (SN) and not his SSN. The DD Form 214 he was issued for this period of service shows only his SN and not his SSN. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows throughout the applicant's service only his SN was used and not his SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001582
The applicant was discharged from the Army on 30 May 1986 with a bad conduct discharge. There is no indication the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001583
The applicant states his UD should be upgraded based on the fact he received an honorable discharge (HD) on 17 March 1968. The record does include a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations) by reason of unfitness. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001587
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show it as well as the Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Nothing in six typical documents shows he was injured or wounded as a result of enemy action or that he was awarded the Purple Heart or the Combat Infantryman Badge: * Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) does not reflect a combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001589
A DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet), dated 28 March 2006, shows the applicant was charged with desertion and AWOL. General Court-Martial Order Number 11, Headquarters, Fort Hood, Fort Hood, TX, dated 15 February 2007, shows the following charges and findings: a. __________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 | 20120001590
His personnel service record does not contain orders awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge. The Soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, he must be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and he must actively participate in such ground combat. This form further shows he was assigned to an infantry platoon leader position in an infantry unit from 12 to 27 July 1971 with the remainder of his service in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001591
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) and corresponding certificate which shows he was recommended for an Army Commendation Medal (second oak leaf cluster). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to add the Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award) and to show the Air Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001596
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the ARCOM with "V" Device. The document provided by the applicant is not sufficient evidence by itself upon which to base a correction of his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001597
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and his initial date of entry in the military. The applicant's request to correct his DD Form 214 to show the CIB and his correct date of entry was carefully considered. His DD Form 214 shows that he entered active duty on 17 July 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001598
The applicant's military personnel record failed to reveal any evidence and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. c. There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military service record that shows 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001600
On 27 January 1987, his immediate commander recommended approval of his request for a discharge with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 29 January 1987, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 with an under other than honorable conditions discharge and reduction to private (PV1)/E-1. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged by reason of "for the good of the service -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001601
The applicant requests block 12b (Separation Date This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected. It shows in block 12c (Net Active Service this Period) that he completed 9 months and 13 days of service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * changing block 12b of his DD Form 214 from 2011/09/02 to 2011/09/12 * changing block 12c from 9 months and 13 days...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001602
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 29 (Qualification in Arms) he qualified as an Expert with the M-14 Rifle and as a Sharpshooter with the M-16 Rifle * item 31 (Foreign Service) he was credited with service in Vietnam from 7 September 1969 through 19 January 1970 * item 38 (Record of Assignments): * from 14 September to 18 November 1969, he was assigned to duty in Vietnam with Company C, 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry, 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division * from 19...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001604
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. Notwithstanding his sincerity, in the absence of official documentary evidence to corroborate the events that led to his injury, or additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001606
The evidence of record shows all requirements of law were met with regard to obtaining the applicant's concurrence with the FSM's election to decline enrollment in the SBP. In view of the foregoing, there is no basis for correcting the FSM's record to show he elected SBP coverage or for paying the applicant an SBP annuity. _______ _ 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 | CY2012 | 20120001607
The applicant requests correction of his records to show the Army Superior Unit Award. Department of the Army GO Number 15, dated 11 April 1997, awarded the Army Superior Unit Award to Task Force Eagle (1st Armored Division and participating units) for service from 10 April 1994 to 7 November 1996. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Army Superior Unit Award * Armed Forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001611
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests an upgrade of his father's under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to honorable. The applicant states his father did an outstanding job in and out of the service, from raising two successful young men to all of the ribbons and badges earned in the Army. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001613
The applicant provides: * Letter from the ADRB, dated 6 August 1976 * Letter, from The Servant Center, Greensboro, NC, dated 9 December 2011 * Two letters of reference * Doctor's note, dated 30 November 2011 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel and without coercion, he voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001614
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) to show the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) with "V" Device (2nd Award) instead of the BSM with "V" Device. The applicant served in Vietnam during a qualifying period; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 3 December 1968 to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001615
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. It states that all available records will be used as a basis for the preparation of the DD Form 214, including the Enlisted Qualification Record, Officer Qualification Record, and orders. The applicant served a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service for the first award of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001617
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his date of birth (DOB) as "5 December 1944" instead of "5 December 1964." His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) that was created upon his entry on active duty shows his DOB as "5 December 1944." The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his DOB as "5 December 1944" upon his enlistment in the RA as shown on his DD Form 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001620
The following records in his Official Military Personnel File show his SSN as "xxx-xx-xx6x." The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his SSN as "xxx-xx-xx0x." ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120001620 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120001620 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001622
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his last name as "B__L" instead of "S_____S." The evidence of record shows his last name consistently appeared as "S_____S" on every document in his available service personnel records throughout his period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001623
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his date of birth (DOB) as 25 September 1932 instead of 25 September 1931. His DD Forms 214 for the period ending 18 August 1963, 18 August 1969, and 30 April 1972 all show his DOB as 25 September 1931. Although the Extract of Birth Recording and U.S. Passport provided by the applicant shows his DOB as 25 September 1932, the evidence of record shows he reported his DOB as 25 September 1931 throughout his service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001625
A review of other documents contained in his military personnel record shows his SSN consistently appears as "XXX-XX-XXX8" throughout his service. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of this DD Form 214 to show his SSN as "XXX-XX-XXX8." ____________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 | 20120001626
His record contains several orders from this period of service that only show his SN and not his SSN. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSN was listed as "xxx-xx-3xxx" throughout his military service. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 for the period ending 23 October 1965 to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001627
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) and the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). The applicant states: * The GWOTSM was not created until after his discharge but he qualifies for the medal because he served on active duty during the period 11 September 2001 to 27 February 2002 * The NDSM was authorized for service on 11 September 2011 until a date to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001630
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 8 December 1981, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-33b(1), by reason of misconduct for frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001632
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he applied for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program in order to transfer his education benefits to his dependents before he left active duty on 27 September 2009. Public Law 110-252, section 3319, provides the eligibility requirements necessary to transfer unused education benefits to family members. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was REFRAD on 27 September 2009, and transferred to the Retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001637
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, the SSN listed in the applicant's military records should not be changed at this time. _______ _ __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 | 20120001638
The following documents show his name as E___n, G____y E___n (last name, first name, middle name): * his initial DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the United States), dated 10 July 1985 * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document, Armed Forces of the United States), dated 5 November 1985 * his Enlisted Record Brief, with a brief date of 28 July 2005 * all documents throughout his official military personnel file (OMPF) 4. All of his military records contained...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001642
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 January 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120001642 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests adjustment of his date of rank (DOR) for promotion to chief warrant officer two (CW2), from 2 December 2011 to 6 June 2011. The evidence of record shows the applicant's date of rank as a WO1 was 5 June 2009 and he completed WOBC on 20 August 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001647
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. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correct his records to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001649
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The following documents filed in the applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) show his last name spelled in the manner he now claims to be correct. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show his last name spelled as shown on his DA Form 20, DA Form 41, and DD Form 398.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001650
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his last name as "Jo----n." 6. Review of the applicant's service personnel record failed to reveal any court order and he did not provide any evidence that shows his name was legally changed during or after his period of service. Although the applicant provided a VA Identification Card showing his last name as "Sh----n," this does not change the conditions and circumstances that existed at the time his service records were created. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001651
A review of his record shows that all documents bearing a DOB show the date 28 September 1946. The evidence of record shows the applicant was inducted on 10 November 1965, but his DD Form 214 shows he was inducted on 10 November 1967. He is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show the correct year of his induction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001653
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. It states that the SPD code JFV is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, by reason of a condition, not a disability. Army Regulation 635-200 further states 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001654
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). The applicants overall record of service is was not sufficiently meritorious to support the issuance of an honorable or a general discharge by the separation authority at the time of his final discharge and absent evidence of an error or injustice his discharge processing, it does not support an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001655
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the PH for being wounded in action in the RVN on 2 May 1968 and to add this award to 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 the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214; b. awarding him the Purple Heart for being wounded in action in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001658
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. Headquarters, U.S. Army Disciplinary Barracks, Fort Leavenworth, KS, General Court-Martial Order Number 489, dated 17 July 1981, shows that after completion of all required post-trial and appellate reviews, the convening authority ordered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001659
A medical proceeding conducted by an EPSBD, regardless of the date completed, must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate medical authority within 6 months of the Soldier's initial entrance on active duty, that the condition would have permanently or temporarily disqualified the Soldier for entry into the military service had it been detected at the time of enlistment, and the medical condition does not disqualify the Soldier from retention in the service under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001661
The evidence of record shows the applicant was convicted by a general court-martial of the wrongful distribution of marijuana on 10 May 1983. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and the discharge appropriately characterized the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. He completed training, was awarded an MOS, advanced to pay grade E-3, and completed a 1-year period of service in Germany prior to being tried.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001662
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 "x82-xx-xxxx" instead of "x28-xx-xxxx." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 3 of his DD Form 214 the current entry and replacing it with the social security number as show on his Social Security card. _______ _ X_____...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001664
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, absent convincing, independent, and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, were correct at the time and there is insufficient evidence to grant him relief in this case. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document which confirms his correct DOB will be filed in his military record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001674
The applicant states: a. If the information was disqualifying a DD Form 214 would be prepared and distributed in accordance with Army Regulation 635-5 (Personnel Separations - Separation Documents) for all individuals released from custody and control due to voided service. The evidence of record shows the applicant's enlistment was voided in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for fraudulent entry based on his concealment of a vast record of civilian arrests and convictions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001675
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 23 July 1981 and his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) to show his DOB as 30 November 1962. All documents of his service personnel records reflecting his DOB show his DOB as 21 October 1962. It states that the DD Form 214 is a synopsis of the Soldier's most recent period of continuous active duty.