ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017462
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in the Global War on Terrorism operations outside of the designated areas of eligibility on or after 11 September 2001 to a future date to be determined. The available evidence shows he served in Afghanistan while on active duty during the period 25 January through 18 July 2002. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017465
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. 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. a. Paragraph 5-11 specifically provides...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017472
The applicant's contention that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his address in items 21 and 31 as "9 W______ Street, H___, Massachusetts" was carefully considered. By his own admission, he was in a transient status during his period of service and his DD Form 214 accurately reflects the addresses he provided when he entered active duty on 20 September 1966 and when he was released on 14 July 1969. _______ _ x _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017473
The applicant requests transfer of a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) and Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB) memorandum from the performance section to the restricted section of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File. In support of his application, the applicant provides eight letters in support of his request that recommend transfer of the GOMOR from the performance to the restricted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017474
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 11 April 2009 to show the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) and the Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon (ARCOTR)). The applicant states: * she successfully completed an overseas tour in Germany * prior to her mobilization to Germany she was awarded the ARCOTR for her service during a mission in Guatemala in April 2008 3. Orders 08-239-00051, dated 26...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017483
His record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Therefore, he is entitled to the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 5 August 1965 through 8 September 1967 and correction of his DD Form 214 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. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in action in the Republic of Vietnam on 9 February 1967; b. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017488
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect, that he was discharged from the United States Army Reserve (USAR) due to reaching the maximum age of 60 and should receive a waiver for the last 5 years of service and granted his non-regular retirement benefits. The applicant only completed 15 qualifying years of service for retirement during his 30 years of service and he has failed to show through the evidence of record and the evidence submitted with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017490
The IO found the applicant violated Army Regulation 600-20 (Army Command Policy) and acted inappropriately by receiving a lap dance from a noncommissioned officer (NCO) and for being in a hot tub with two other Soldiers while they were in their bra and panties. The PRB found his file indicated he had received a referred Officer Evaluation Report for the period 6 June 2010 through 4 February 2011 and an Article 15 after the convene date of the promotion selection board. In this regard, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017494
He states he had a previous honorable discharge from active duty for training as a member of the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). Chapter 11 provides that a member will be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial after completion of appellate review and after such affirmed sentence has been ordered duly executed. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017497
The applicant states: * His DD Form 214 is missing information contained on both his Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) and Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript (AARTS) * his primary and duty MOS are missing * his IET time is missing which should be evident through the awarding of his MOS * the Army Service Ribbon is missing * Item 17 is in error because he had over 180 days of continuous active duty service as evident in Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) * He was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017500
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 30 April 1974, the applicant was discharged accordingly. __________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 | 20120017503
The applicant requests, in effect, termination of recoupment of a $20,000 Enlistment Affiliation Bonus (EAB). The applicant provides: * self-authored letter to the Iowa Army National Guard (IAARNG), dated 16 March 2012 * Enlisted Affiliation Bonus (EAB) Addendum, dated 24 April 2006 * Orders Number 56-404, Headquarters, IAARNG, Office of the Adjutant General, Johnston, IA, dated 25 February 2009 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. A National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017508
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Based on her request to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) on 23 May 2008, her ADOR for MAJ was corrected by the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) to 16 October 2002. However, because her ADOR was not initially calculated correctly she was unable to request an exception to the requirement for commissioned officer to have 1 year of continuous active duty service before...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017515
The applicant requests adjustment to her date of rank (DOR) for major (MAJ) from 21 July 2010 to 25 June 2007. The applicant states she was appointed in 2007 and went before an Army Special Selection Board and she was promoted to CPT with a DOR of 26 November 2008. Therefore, her military service records correctly show her DOR of 30 July 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017523
He also provided a letter from HRC, Awards and Decorations Branch, dated 25 July 2012, in response to his request for award of the Purple Heart. Military Personnel (MILPER) Message Number 11-125, issued by HRC, Fort Knox, dated 29 April 2011, informed all members of the Army that the Secretary of the Army had approved Army Directive 2011-07 (Awarding the Purple Heart). The applicant's request for award of the Purple Heart for TBI based on new regulations was carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017529
The applicant requests his award of the Purple Heart be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant provides copies of: * General Discharge Certificate * DD Form 214 for the period ending 22 August 2003 * Purple Heart Certificate, dated 27 August 2004 * Oral Surgery Transfer Summary for the period 21-26 August 2004 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. b. a certificate showing he was awarded the Purple Heart by Permanent Orders 240-002 for wounds...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017552
The evidence of record confirms the applicant enlisted on 6 June 2007 in the USAR for 6 years, in MOS 88N, for a PSEB of $15,000.00. Unfortunately, after he qualified for the MOS, and after he served on active duty in Iraq in support of OIF, he was told his enlistment bonus was not authorized as records show he had over 16 years of total military service at the time of his enlistment in June 2007. The advisory official also recommended the applicant be granted relief by awarding the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017554
c. Item 40 (Wounds) is blank on both forms. Other than the Standard Form 509, the applicant has not provided and the record does not contain any indication he may have sustained an injury or wound that might warrant award of the Purple Heart. The information on the Standard Form 509 provided by the applicant cannot be confirmed by other evidence.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017555
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. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017559
The applicant states: * his AER was marked "marginally achieved course standards" because he was charged with a driving under the influence (DUI) for which a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) was issued * the Department of Army Suitability Evaluation Board (DASEB) transferred the GOMOR to the restricted portion of his AMHRR after his second appeal * he was never convicted of DUI and he met all of his academic requirements as the comments clearly state * when the AER was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017561
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Service) to show campaign credit for the Africa and Sicily campaigns. The applicant's complete military record is not available to the Board for review. Evidence shows he arrived in the EAMETO on 15 August 1943, and he earned the EAME Campaign Medal with five bronze service stars and bronze arrowhead; however, Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1 does not credit his unit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017562
The applicant's military record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 1 September 1965. His DD Form 214 lists the: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 Device * two overseas service bars 7. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from the applicant's DD Form 214 the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017588
The applicant, the former spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's record to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage to former spouse coverage. The FSM and the applicant divorced on 21 August 1995 and the FSM's election changed to no beneficiary. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the member's agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017590
On 4 September 1986, an informal PEB convened at Fort Gordon, GA The PEB found the applicant's conditions prevented him from performing the duties required of his grade and MOS and determined that he was physically unfit due to degenerative arthritis in his right shoulder and knees, rated as x-ray evidence of involvement in two or more joints (MEB diagnoses 2 and 3), and low back pain syndrome without neurological deficit or radicular pain, rated as slightly subjective symptoms only (MEB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017591
The applicant requests correction of the records of his deceased grandfather, a former service member (FSM) by: * amending individual and unit records to show he served in Company B, 5th Ranger Infantry Battalion and ensuring he receives official recognition in publications for being a member of that unit * crediting him with participation in the Normandy Campaign with assault landing credit (arrowhead device) * adding the entry 94th Gen Hosp GO#15, Purple Heart, dated 30 September 1944 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017592
A review of the applicants official records failed to show any evidence of the applicant deploying during any period he served. While the applicant served in the USAR during the period of Operation Desert Shield/Storm, there is no evidence to show that he served on active duty for other than ADT or that he deployed in support of operations. 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 | 20120017608
The applicant requests his characterization of service be changed from "uncharacterized" to "honorable." On 20 April 1990, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11 (Entry Level Status), by reason of lack of adaptability necessary to become a productive member of the military and his strong desire to be discharged. The DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017611
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017639
On 20 January 2011, the applicant's unit commander notified him he was initiating action which could result in separation from the Army with a general discharge under honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for patterns of misconduct: possession of a vehicle which had been reported stolen, violation of two lawful orders given by his company commander, on divers occasions failing to go to his appointed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017641
The applicant states she was informed by the Fort Campbell Defense Military Pay Office, Fort Campbell, KY, that the BAH was not corrected and she had a BAH overpayment debt. However, there is no evidence in her available records and she has not provided evidence which shows the Fort Campbell Defense Military Pay Office was in error when it approved BAH for her based on her DA Form 5960. However, there is no evidence in the applicant's available record that shows the Fort Campbell Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017650
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to honorable. On 2 October 1980, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, by reason of unsuitability (apathy). His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, with his service characterized as under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017660
Two weeks later he reported feeling better, though he indicated he continued to have problems sleeping and other depressive symptoms. Upon his discharge, a Mental Status Evaluation form completed by a psychiatrist noted the applicant had some depressive symptoms but "is most impaired by his poor coping skills and characterologic defects," and recommended a separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13, for personality disorder. As confirmed by the OTSG advisory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017664
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 ending 31 July 1970 * DAGO 8, dated 19 March 1974 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017666
The applicant provides VA documentation that confirms he was granted service connection for his depression (PTSD) with a disability rating of 100 percent. The evidence clearly shows the applicant was inappropriately discharged by reason of personality disorder while suffering from symptoms of PTSD. This fact coupled with the OTSG confirmation that the applicant should have been processed through the Physical Disability Evaluation System, and that he was subsequently given the VA disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017668
The applicant requests his records be corrected to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve effective 15 June 2002. The applicant provides: * 15 June 2002 National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * 28 June 2002, NGB Form 22A (Correction to NGB Form 22) * 17 May 2002, discharge orders assigning him to the USAR Control Group (Reinforcement) * 9 July 2009, Army National Guard Retirement Points History Statement * 15 April 1996, Notification of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017673
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Conclusions for this advisory opinion are drawn solely based on available documentation from his time in active service unless otherwise noted. At the time of his discharge from active duty, the applicant did not appear to qualify for the diagnosis of PTSD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017679
It was his understanding at the time that if he had enough years of service upon reaching ETS, he would automatically be placed in the Retired Reserve. The available evidence does not support correction of the applicant's record to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve instead of being discharged. The evidence of record does not show that he did so.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017684
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he and his current spouse elected not to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). On 10 September 2012, the current spouse signed item 32a of the DD Form 2656 indicating that she concurred with the applicant's SBP election. This chapter states, in pertinent part, that effective 1 March 1986, a married member is enrolled with spouse coverage on full retired pay at the time of retirement unless that spouse has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017689
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he served in the RVN for 11 months and 27 days which is not documented on his DD Form 214. Further, given later versions of the regulation provided for specifically documenting RVN service in item 30 of the DD Form 214, it would also be appropriate to add the entry Vietnam Service 6 June 1967-7 May 1968 to item 30 of the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017702
Notwithstanding the advisory opinion, there is no evidence showing the applicant was counseled concerning the transfer of his benefits to his spouse. As there is evidence that the applicant did attempt to transfer the benefits to his spouse, and there is no evidence he was counseled on his need to submit an exception to policy to commit to the additional service, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show he submitted an exception to policy to commit to the additional service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017703
The military medical officer stated the applicant was undesirable as a Soldier. On 18 January 1956, the applicant's immediate commander requested a board of officers be convened under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368 (Enlisted Men - Discharge - Unfitness (Undesirable Habits or Traits of Character)) for the purpose of determining the applicant's fitness for retention. The board found him unfit for retention and recommended his discharge with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017709
BOARD DATE: 18 April 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120017709 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The DD Form 214 he was issued does not show in: * item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) any awards related to Southwest Asia service during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm * item 18 (Remarks) any deployment entry 5. Review of the Gulf War Deployment Roster shows the applicant served in Southwest Asia from 1 April 1993 through 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017712
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her military occupational specialty (MOS) as 98H (Communications Interceptor/Locator) instead of 98G (Cryptologic Linguist). Her Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), dated 2 December 2005, shows her primary MOS as 98G. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted for training in MOS 98H and completed Phase 1 of the Communications Locator/Inceptor Course.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017714
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 he served in Southwest Asia (SWA) during Operation Desert Shield/Storm (ODS) and all of his authorized awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 12, block f of his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017715
His military records show the fourth digit of his SSN as "4" on the following documents: * DA Form 24 (Service Record) * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) * DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data) * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) 3. The letter orders provided by the applicant and as filed in his military records show the fourth digit of his SSN as "5." _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017719
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests transfer of the general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) he received on 6 October 2005 and the Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board's (DASEB's) decision memorandum to the restricted section of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). The applicant provides: * ASAP Prevention Coordinator memorandum, dated 5 June 2007 * self-authored memorandum to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017724
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 award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal. 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 for the period ending 14 May 1991 to add award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017727
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he transferred his Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) educational benefits to his children under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill prior to retiring from active duty. The evidence of record shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer his educational benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability program prior to retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017743
The applicant requests correction of the characterization of her service from "uncharacterized" to "honorable." After careful consideration of medical records, laboratory findings, and medical examination, the board found that the applicant was medically unfit for appointment or enlistment in accordance with current medical fitness standards and the condition(s) existed prior to service in the opinion of the evaluating physicians. Paragraph 5-11 states Soldiers who were not medically...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120017752
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 15 August 2004 * a Memorandum for Record (MFR), dated 5 May 2004, requesting his ETS date be changed to 15 August 2004 * copies of emails from the RASLSP office denying his request * All Army Activities (ALARACT) message 277/2009, subject: RASLSP, dated 7 October 2009 * a copy of a...