ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018276
The applicant states: a. The applicant provides: * 2001 DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) * DA Form 3286-63 (Statement for Enlistment U.S. Army Training Enlistment Program) * DD Form 2366 (Montgomery GI Bill Act of 1984 (MGIB)) * Orders 635-04 and 087-12 * DA Form 31 (Request and Authority for Leave) * Individual Redeployment Authorization * Redeployment memorandum * Post-Deployment Health Assessment memorandum * Redeployment-Deployment and Reconstitution Checklist * Center...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018277
The applicant requests: * Correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 26 August 1966 to show the Army Good Conduct Medal * Correction of his DA Form 24 (Service Record) covering the period 12 September 1963 to 11 September 1966 to show his correct Social Security Number (SSN) 2. Additionally, Section 2 (Chronological Record of Military Service) of his DA Form 24 shows he received all "excellent" conduct and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018287
The applicant provides: * DA Form 4856 (Developmental Counseling Form), dated 29 December 2003 * DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile), dated 5 January 2004 and 3 December 2006 * treatment records from 19 April 2004 to 5 January 2005 * a memorandum, dated 6 May 2004, from the 67th Combat Support Hospital * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 20 August 2004 * a memorandum for record (MFR), dated 9 December 2004, from the 445th Transportation Company Medium Truck, Mosul,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018307
The applicant, as the daughter of a former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's military service records to show: * his rank as major * award of the Belgian Fourragere 2. The applicant provides: * WD AGO Form 53-98 (Military Record and Report of Separation Certificate of Service) * Army of the United States Certificate of Service, dated 19 August 1946 * Memorandum from the War Department, Adjutant General's Office, dated 8 January 1947 * AGO Form 01254 (Transcript of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018317
The applicant requests removal of his DA Forms 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Reports (OER)) for the periods 7 September 2006 through 30 April 2007 and 1 May 2007 through 14 January 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the OER for the period ending 30 April 2007 from his records and replacing it with a nonrated statement. Reference the attached Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018318
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 April 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120018318 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, there is no evidence an SBP election was made at that time. It provides guidance for adding a spouse for a retired service member who is not married at the time they become eligible to participate in the SBP and later marries.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018320
He states, in effect, prior to marriage to his current spouse he went to Retirement Services and he was told he had to wait until he had been married for 1 year to sign his wife up for survivor benefits. The evidence of record shows the applicant was not married when he elected child only SBP coverage based on full gross retired pay on 14 September 2010. Following marriage to his current spouse on 2 May 2011, he had a 1 year period to make an election to add his spouse as an SBP beneficiary.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018321
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show eligibility to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits under the Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) program to his daughter. The applicant retired on 1 June 2007, over 2 years prior to the date registration for the TEB program commenced. _______ _ _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 | 20120018325
He last served on active duty from 23 August 2003 through 31 January 2004. The applicant provides medical records showing that: a. He last served on active duty from 23 August 2003 through 31 January 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018334
The applicant applied to this Board requesting to have the GOMOR removed from his AMHRR and his request was denied in ABCMR Docket Number AR20080012396 on 12 November 2008. On 25 September 2012, The Adjutant General of the MIARNG granted the applicants request to remove the GOMOR and all enclosures from his AMHRR. The applicant again applied to this Board requesting to have the GOMOR modified or transferred to the restricted portion of his AMHRR and promotion consideration by an SSB and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018342
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. His available records do not show he sustained a concussion during World War II but even if they did, the change is only retroactive to 11 September 2001. d. Notwithstanding his sincerity, there is no evidence in his record that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds. Regrettably, absent evidence which conclusively shows he sustained wounds or injuries as a result...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018351
BOARD DATE: 2 May 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120018351 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) created upon his entry on active duty shows his SSN with the sixth and seventh digits as "90." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record confirms the applicant's SSN was listed with the sixth and seventh digits as "90" upon his enlistment in the RA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018359
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. As a result, he was not authorized award of the Purple Heart. The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart because he sustained stab wounds from an enemy POW in post-World War II Germany.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018362
The applicant provides one page of a VA Rating Decision, dated 17 November 1976, wherein it stated the applicant served in Vietnam for 11 months and 15 days and he stated while on patrol duty in 1967 he was struck in the left buttock by a fragment of an exploding grenade. The criteria for award of the Purple Heart requires the submission of substantiating evidence to verify that a Soldier received a wound/injury as the result of hostile action, the wound/injury required medical treatment by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018365
There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was recommended for or awarded the ARCOM or the BSM. There is no evidence or record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was recommended for or awarded the BSM or ARCOM. Evidence shows he served during a qualifying period of service for the GWOTEM (Kuwait from 14 February-18 March 2003), the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars, and the Overseas Service Ribbon.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018368
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 service in Southwest Asia. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that supports his contention he served in Southwest Asia during his period of active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018369
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) as "disability" vice "discharge of personnel who did not meet procurement medical fitness standards." Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-7c(2) of the version in effect at the time, stated members who were not medically qualified under procurement medical fitness standards when accepted for initial enlistment will be separated when...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018370
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his 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 | 20120018380
After carefully considering the evidence of record, the board found the applicant unsuitable for further military service. The board recommended she be discharged for unsuitability with a general discharge under honorable conditions. Action would be taken to discharge an individual for unsuitability only when, in the commander's opinion, it was clearly established that: the individual was unlikely to develop sufficiently to participate in further military training and/or become a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018386
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. This statement will include the period of disqualification and will be referred to the individual concerned for response.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018387
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows at: a. item 38 (Record of Assignments) service in Vietnam from 17 April 1968 through 16 May 1969 with C Company, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry and exclusively "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his period of active duty service; and b. item 41 (Awards and Decorations): * National Defense Service Medal * Bronze Star Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * CIB * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * two Overseas...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018390
The applicant requests reconsideration of her original request that the WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Records and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show his grade as that of a sergeant (Sgt) or staff sergeant (S/Sgt) instead of Technician Third Class (T/3). His WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record) shows he held the grade of private first class for 7 months and the grade of T/3 for 10 months. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018393
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank/grade as staff sergeant (SSG)/ E-6 and that his authorized awards include the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) with service stars. Approved campaigns included: * Liberation of Iraq (19 March 2003 - 1 May 2003) * Transition of Iraq (2 May 2003 - 28 June 2004) c. Service members qualified for the GWOTEM by reason of service between 19 March 2003 and 28 February 2005, in an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018395
At a 25 April 1973 mental status evaluation, the applicant's behavior was found to be normal. On 30 May 1973, the applicant was separated under conditions other than honorable under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13. On 27 May 1974, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018399
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 May 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120018399 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. As confirmed by the OTSG advisory opinion, there is insufficient medical evidence to support an unfitting PTSD finding at the time of discharge. In view of the foregoing, absent any evidence of error or injustice in the separation process or medical evidence confirming the applicant was suffering from an unfitting PTSD condition at the time of her discharge, there is an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018406
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) with the last digit as "2" vice "8" * the dates of his foreign service in Vietnam 2. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from his DD Form 214 the entry in item 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018415
The advisory official recommended approval of the applicant's request to have Orders 324-715 amended to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve on 20 November 2006 vice honorably discharged. c. In discussion with the KSARNG and the Retirement Services Branch, NGB, it is recommended the State amend the applicant's discharge order and complete the necessary paperwork to transfer him to the Retired Reserve effective 20 November 2006. As a result, the Board recommends that the State...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018418
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record is void of orders showing the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Regrettably, in the absence of orders, there is insufficient evidence to correct his records to show the Bronze Star Medal. _______ _ __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 | 20120018423
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) to a general discharge (GD). 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. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018424
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * Her deployment to Bosnia from 7 July to 6 October 1997 * Award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) 2. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served honorably on active duty during the period 30 August 1996 through 29 August 1999, attaining the rank/grade of SPC/E-4. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018427
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his dishonorable discharge to general under honorable conditions. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018428
The applicant requests that his service in Iraq/Kuwait and all of his awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant deployed to Iraq/Kuwait on 9 March 2003 and on 21 July 2003, Permanent Orders Number 202-4, issued by Headquarters, 7th Corps Support Group awarded the applicant the ARCOM for the period 26 October 2000 20 October 2003. On 12 June 2007, in response to an application to the Board, the Board corrected the applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018440
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. Therefore, he is not entitled to correction of his 21 November 1950 DD Form 214 to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) during this period of active 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 Parachutist Badge and Glider Badge effective 9 March 1948 (Standard Name Line: Private, U.S....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018445
The applicant requests: a. revocation of his honorable discharge for completion of required active service; b. reinstatement into the Army in the rank/grade of Command Sergeant Major (CSM)/E-9; and c. evaluation by a medical board for his frostbite injuries. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018453
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was reinstated as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). While serving on active duty with the 3rd Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 101st Airborne Division he received notification he was not selected for promotion to captain (CPT) by the fiscal year (FY) 2011 CPT Army Promotion List (APL) Department of the Army (DA) Promotion Selection Board due to his not having completed his Bachelors Degree. The records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018456
The applicant requests correction of his expiration of term of service (ETS) for his military service obligation (MSO). On 9 January 2013, the USARC issued orders discharging him from the USAR with an effective date of 23 February 2012. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing the applicant enlisted in the USAR on 5 July 2009 and served continuously in the USAR until his discharge on 23 February 2012 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018457
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Reenlistment Eligibility Data Display (REDD) Report: * to change his reenlistment eligibility code (RE code) "ZZ" to a more favorable RE code * to change his Separation Program Designator (SPD) "JFP" to a more favorable SPD code 2. His record contains a DD Form 2808 (Report of Medical Examination), dated 9 July 2010. He provided a REDD report, dated 17 May 2012, which shows he received the SPD code "JFP" and the RE code "ZZ."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018459
The applicant requests payment of an annual Health Professions Officer Incentive Pay (HPOIP) for the period 1 October 2011 to 30 September 2012. On 1 June 2012, he submitted a second letter of lateness and contended his 2011 HPOIP contract was late for the same reasons noted above and that he delayed requesting his 2011 HPOIP until after his 2010 HPOIP was paid. A review of the applicant's military pay files show no record of a processed or paid HPOIP agreement for the period 1 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018467
The applicant submitted an HPOIP agreement on 15 August 2012 for the period 26 January 2012 through 25 January 2013. In his application he requested an effective date of 6 January 2012 for his HPOIP; however, the contract he executed and signed clearly shows an effective date of 26 January 2012, the date of his Physician Assistant certification. If this is not the case, the applicant may resubmit his request for relief along with pay records or other such documentation that would verify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018480
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The record shows the FSM was married to someone other than the applicant at the time of his retirement. On 21 March 2012, in response to the applicants request for an SBP annuity based on the death of the FSM, DFAS responded to the applicant by stating the FSM did not elect to participate in the SBP, or its predecessor, the RSFPP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018490
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of his DA Form 20 does not list the Purple Heart among his awards. Therefore, in the absence of additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and treated for those wounds there is insufficient evidence to show he was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018494
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) he completed as part of his enlistment process shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-6235." 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 SSN as shown on his DD Form 398.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018498
The applicant requests that the DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show that the fifth digit of his Social Security Number (SSN) is a 5 and that the date of his enlistment was 1 February 1968. The applicant states that the FSMs SSN should have a 5 as the fifth digit instead of a 4 and that the FSM enlisted on 1 February 1968 instead of 11 October 1971 as reflected on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018500
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she served in area of concentration (AOC) 42B (Human Resources Officer) for 10 years and 4 months instead of 9 years and 9 months. However, records show she completed the AG Officer Basic Course for AOC 42B on 17 December 1999. The guidance for completing item 11 of the DD Form 214 specifies to include the number of years and months served for each AOC and that 16 days or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018501
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 April 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120018501 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge and that the charges against him be removed from his records. There is no evidence in his official records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018503
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 April 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120018503 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II) shows he served in Korea from 24 January 1995 to 23 January 1996.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018508
The sworn statement he provided shows the convoy was hit with RPG's after the collision. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. Examples of enemy-related injuries which clearly justify award of the Purple Heart are as follows: * injury caused by enemy bullet, shrapnel, or other projectile created by enemy action * injury caused by enemy-placed mine or trap *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018509
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 23 September 2003 to show award of the National Defense Service Medal and upgrade of his discharge. The applicant states the National Defense Service Medal was not included on his DD Form 214 at the time of his discharge. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018513
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * Combat Patch * Expert Infantryman Badge * Army Good Conduct Medal * Army Achievement Medal (4th Award) * Correct place of entry [on active duty] * Correct foreign service 2. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) for the period 18 January 1999 through 17 January 2002 based on completion of a qualifying period of active Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018516
On 22 August 2006, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of paragraph 5-13, Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Active Separations) because of personality disorder/anti-social disorder. In addition, while he is fully responsible for his choices and behavior, his PTSD and alcohol abuse diagnosis could have contributed to many of his behaviors, though not all. In a 17 July 2009 memorandum, the...