ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017113
In support of her application, the applicant provides the following documents: a. DD Form 1351-2 (Travel Voucher or Subvoucher), dated 6 March 2012, with lodging and gasoline receipts, that show the applicant claimed TDY for the period 1 October 2011 to 19 January 2012 at Fort Hood, TX, with expenses, as follows: * Fuel: $626.94 * Lodging: $2,030.00 (October-November 2011) * Lodging: $1,390.00 (December 2011-January 2012) b. Four orders issued by the 81st Regional Support Command, Fort...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017115
However: * There is no derogatory information in his record that would have disqualified him from being recommended for or awarded the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal * Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service 6. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 17 June 1968 through 16...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017121
The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of his record to show he was retired for disability based on his diagnosis of PTSD. The fact that the VA granted him a service-connected disability rating effective the day after his discharge for a condition that was diagnosed while he was on active duty is not evidence of error on the part of the Army. In this case, the record shows the applicant was fit to perform his duties, which he did until he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017127
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * he received a general education diploma (GED) * he served with the 65th Engineer Battalion and then transferred to the 25th Infantry Division 2. He states his military record only shows his completion of 11th grade, but he received his GED. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017134
On 13 June 1981, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for misconduct - frequent involvement in incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. His repeated misconduct and failure to respond to counseling by members of his chain of command diminished the quality of his service. ___________x____________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017138
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Defense Superior Service Medal (DSSM) (2nd Award) and the Legion of Merit (LOM). He states: a. he was presented with his second award of the DSSM and the LOM at the conclusion of his tour of duty as the Defense and Army Attaché in Jakarta in 1987. b. these two awards were never entered in his military records because he had already out-processed at Fort Shafter, HI in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017141
Following counseling on 7 August 1971, the applicant submitted a voluntary request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. On 9 August 1973, after careful consideration of the applicant's military records and all other available evidence, the Army Discharge Review Board determined he was properly discharged and denied his request for a change in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017162
General orders awarded the applicant the ARCOM for meritorious service during the period 1 November 1970 through 20 May 1971. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 16 May 1968 through 15 May 1971 and to correct his DD Form 214 for the period ending 21 May 1971 to show this award. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017166
Having prior active service, the applicant's records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 23 June 1970 in the rank of PFC and he held MOS's 13A and 13E. There are no orders in his records that show he ever served as a CPL/E-4 or was ever promoted to SGT/E-5. There is no evidence in his record that shows he went before a promotion board and was recommended for promotion to SGT/E-5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017176
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 * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar 2. An award for previous marksmanship weapons qualification is revoked automatically whenever an individual, upon completion of firing a record course for which the previous award was made, has not attained the same qualification. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017177
Public Law 110-252, section 3319 provides the eligibility requirements necessary to transfer unused education benefits to family members. The evidence of record shows the applicant was medically discharged from active duty on 7 September 2009 with over 10 years of service, which is within 90 days of the implementation of the program. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he filed his application and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017183
There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017189
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. b. Regrettably, in the absence of evidence that shows he obtained excellent ratings and had no derogatory information that precluded him from receiving this award, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017194
BOARD DATE: 16 April 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120017194 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 date of birth (DOB) as 4 July 1955 instead of 4 February 1955.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017195
The applicant states he served in Vietnam (1968) for 4 months and 19 days in combat and was never awarded the CIB. U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) governed award of the CIB to Army forces operating in South Vietnam. However, there is no evidence in his military personnel records and he did not submit sufficient evidence that shows he was personally present while serving in his assigned infantry duty in an infantry unit that was actively engaged in ground combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017197
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). On 13 May 1975, the unit commander notified the applicant he was initiating action to separate the applicant under the provisions of paragraph 5-37, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations-Enlisted Personnel) under the expeditious discharge program (EDP).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017212
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 April 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120017212 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he elected transfer of his educational benefits to his dependents under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability provision.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017218
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Combat Infantryman Badge effective 26 August 1944; b. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; and c. adding to his WD AGO Form 53-55 the: * Bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017223
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 he served honorably from 5 August 1969 through 14 April 1971. 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 (1st Award) for exemplary behavior,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017227
The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) issued to the applicant at the time shows he was discharged on 14 July 1975 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. His record also contains a DD Form 214 that shows on 14 July 1975 he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, in lieu of trial by court-martial with an undesirable discharge. Therefore, the Board determined that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017230
The applicant requests the removal of his officer evaluation report (OER) ending on 12 December 2006 (hereafter referred to as the contested report) from his official records. The applicant states, in effect, that the Relief for Cause OER ending on 12 December 2006 should be removed from his official records based on substantive and administrative errors. Department of the Army Pamphlet 623-3 (Evaluation Reporting System) provides in paragraph 2-13 that if an officer or warrant officer is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017233
He then served on active duty in the Regular Army from 1962 to 1965 and received an undesirable discharge. The record contains a signed statement by the applicant, dated 19 January 1965, wherein he acknowledged he had been notified that a recommendation was being submitted for his elimination from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 for unfitness. Eligibility for the program was restricted to individuals discharged with either an undesirable discharge or a general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017252
His DD Form 214 shows in: * item 11c (Reason and Authority) "AR 635-200 SPN 201 and Par 4a AR 635-250" meaning Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), separation program number 201 (expiration of term of enlisted service), and paragraph 4a of Army Regulation 635-250 (Release to National Guard and Army Reserve) * item 17 (District of Area Command to Which Reservist Transferred) "NA [not applicable]" * item 18 (Terminal Date of Reserve Obligation) "NA" * item 32 (Remarks) ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017254
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He is now 45 years of age and needs his discharge upgraded. On 8 April 1988, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for a pattern of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017260
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the CMB is awarded to medical department personnel (colonel and below) who are assigned or attached to a medical unit of company or smaller size that is organic to an infantry unit of brigade, regimental or smaller size which is engaged in active ground combat. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to award of the CMB in this case. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017268
On 5 March 1970, the applicant's immediate commander initiated separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability) by reason of unfitness. Consistent with the chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 by reason of unfitness and directed he be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate and be reduced...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017285
Counsel contends: * the applicant fulfills the preliminary requirements for CRSC issued by the Department of Defense (DOD) * the applicant fulfills the requirements for CRSC under Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1413a * the applicant is entitled to retired pay * the applicant incurred combat-related disabilities as a direct result of armed conflict * the PEB confirmed that the applicant incurred PTSD in the line of duty (LOD) as the direct result of armed conflict * the CRSC Board's denials...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017286
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show two awards of the Bronze Star Medal and two awards of the Purple Heart. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. However, the available evidence does not show and he has not provided any evidence that shows he was recommended for or awarded a second award of the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017293
The applicant states he does not want people to know about his alcohol abuse. The applicant was accordingly discharged on 22 February 1983. His narrative reason for separation and corresponding separation code were assigned based on the fact that he was discharged for being an alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017300
The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show that he was discharged in the rank of Sergeant (SGT) E-5. The applicant states his records show he was discharged in the rank of Corporal (CPL) E-4 but he was promoted and was serving in the rank of SGT, E-5 at the time of his separation. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017302
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). However, there is no evidence which shows he was assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit was engaged in active ground combat, and actively participating in such ground combat in the Southwest Asia (Gulf War). Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017304
The applicant's record contains a DA Form 24 (Service Record) that shows in: * Section 4 (Chronological Record of Military Service) he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service * Section 9 (Medals, Decorations, and Citations) he was awarded the appropriate marksmanship badge for qualifying * marksman with the M-1 rifle * sharpshooter with the carbine rifle 7. The evidence of record shows the applicant served during a qualifying period of service for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017313
The applicant states that he was not counseled or given the opportunity to explain his actions. The commander discussed the applicant's right to counsel, his right to an administrative hearing by a board of officers, his right to submit statements in his own behalf, and his right to be represented by counsel at a hearing. His record of indiscipline includes two AWOL offenses, nonjudicial punishment, several counseling statements, confinement, and approximately 98 days of lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017316
His records also contain Orders 220-02 issued by NGB, dated 8 August 2007, which authorized him entitlement to ACIP effective 13 July 2007. The evidence of record shows he had been serving as a military technician since 1991 and was ineligible to accept the WOAB at the time of his appointment in the WAARNG on 3 May 2006. There is also no evidence of record and he provided insufficient evidence to show the incentive was unjustly terminated with recoupment of any advanced payments.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017321
The DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) and DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) completed during his enlistment processing lists his DOB as 8 August 1953. The FSM's military record contains a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) that was completed upon his entry on active duty. The evidence of record shows at the time the FSM entered the Army, his DOB was listed as 8 August 1953, and his military record contains official documents which list this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017347
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 April 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120017347 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's request to correct his record to show he was eligible to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits has been carefully considered. ___________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 | 20120017348
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Having been so advised, he voluntarily submitted a request for 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 court-martial. The applicant acknowledged: a. he was making the request of his own free will and he had not been subjected to any coercion whatsoever by any person; b. he had been advised of the implications that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017352
b. DA Form 4651, dated 15 October 2010, that shows he requested assignment to the 7302nd Medical Training Support Brigade, Madison, WI, for duty in an O-5 position; c. email messages, spanning the period from 14 December 2010 to 15 March 2011, that document the applicant's correspondence with several ARNG and USAR officials and his efforts during this period to transfer from the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement) to either an ARNG or USAR unit; d. an AHRC Form 4145, dated 2 February 2011,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017371
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his uncharacterized discharge to an honorable discharge. The evidence of record shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-11.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017374
Orders, dated 26 March 1971, show he received the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service during the period 19 April 1970 to 18 April 1971. The entries on the Vietnam casualty roster and the Purple Heart award certificates which show the applicant was wounded in action on 30 October 1970 and on 16 March 1971 are accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base adding two awards of the Purple Heart to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017377
The applicant's request that his record be corrected to show he applied for and the Army approved transferring his benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill to his dependents prior to his retirement from active duty on 13 August 2009 has been carefully considered and is found to have merit. In view of the fact that transfer application procedures were not fully implemented at the time the applicant separated, it would serve the interest of equity to correct his record to reflect he applied to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017402
His records contain a certificate, dated 23 September 2009, that shows he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service while assigned to the 1st Brigade Combat Team in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2 February 2009 to 8 February 2010. However, his second period of service in Kuwait/Iraq from 10 February 2009 to 29 January 2010, a period of 11 months and 20 days, qualifies him for a second award of Overseas Service Ribbon and correction of his DD Form 214 to show...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017417
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically discharged in lieu of the 30 November 1965 discharge he currently holds. The applicant's records contain a Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical Examination), dated 19 November 1965, which documents the applicant's separation medical examination.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017423
On 13 November 1984, he was notified by his immediate commander that discharge action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Separations), chapter 13 for unsatisfactory performance. On 20 November 1984, the separation authority approved his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance and directed the issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017436
The applicant, through a Member of Congress, requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Purple Heart for a scar he received in Korea. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017449
His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Separation, and Retirement), paragraph 4-24B(3) with entitlement to severance pay. The applicant is entitled to correction of his records to show "PTSD, chronic" instead of "Anxiety Disorder - NOS" as a disabling condition that did not meet retention standards and is rated at 50%, effective 13 January 2007, the date...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017450
On 6 February 1995, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an honorable discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. c. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017454
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record shows he completed three periods of service in the ROK qualifying for award of the KDSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding Korea Defense Service Medal to his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 September 2000.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017458
The applicant requests removal of the noncommissioned officer evaluation report (NCOER) covering the period 1 April 2006 through 31 March 2007 from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File. The CSM indicates he knows of no incident at the time that would have resulted in the "NO" response in part Iva of the report in question. The applicant argues the report was in error and that he committed no incident that would have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017460
He states his records show his middle name as "M--s----"; however, they should show that it is "M--r----." The applicant's DD Form 1966 (Application for Enlistment - Armed Forces of the United States), completed by the applicant on 17 June 1977, shows in: a. section I (Personal Data), item 1 (Name - Last, First, Middle), his middle name as "M--s----"; b. section III (Verification of Personal Data), item 23 - If Preferred Enlistment Name (name given in block 1) is not the same as on your...