ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018865
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records by increasing the rating assigned by the physical evaluation board (PEB) from 10 percent to a higher rating that includes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A designation of "unfit for duty" is required before an individual can be separated from the military because of an injury or medical condition. The PEB did so and rated him 20-percent disabled for his condition.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018871
The applicant requests removal of a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 17 October 2009, from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Army Regulation 600-37 states that the DASEB will transfer from the performance to the restricted portion of the AMHRR those administrative letters of reprimand, admonition, or censure that are determined upon appeal to have served their intended purpose, when such...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018872
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), for the period ending 27 May 1986, to show he was awarded or authorized the Special Forces Tab and the Presidential Unit Citation. The evidence of record shows the Studies and Observation Group, U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for the period 24 January 1964 through 30 April 1972. The evidence of record further shows the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018881
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 qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The applicant's service in the RVN qualified him for award of the AFEM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 18 July 1961 through 13 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018882
The applicant requests the remission or cancellation of his Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) debt of $10,000.00. The applicant states, in effect, he is facing recoupment of a $10,000.00 OAB that he received in 2008 due to a determination by the National Guard Bureau (NGB) 5 years after the fact that he was ineligible to receive the bonus because he was receiving funds from a Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) scholarship contract. His Cadet Agreement stated, in Part II (Agreement of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018884
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was on temporary duty (TDY) travel orders on the days he traveled to Modesto, CA during the period 14 February 2011 to 16 February 2012. The applicant's request that he be placed on TDY travel orders for those days he traveled to and from Sacramento, CA to Modesto, CA during the period 14 February 2011 to 16 February 2012 and that he be reimbursed for corresponding travel completed and for per diem if authorized was carefully...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018889
His Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) contains Detachment B, 509th Personnel Services Battalion, Permanent Orders (PO) Number 72-505, dated 13 March 2006, which announced his 4th Award of the AGCM for the period 17 May 2003 through 16 May 2006. The evidence of record confirms the applicant's commander disqualified him from receiving an AGCM for the period in question based on offenses he committed and the resulting disciplinary actions taken against him. Further, none of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018892
The FSM turned age 60 on 4 February 2003; however, there is no evidence he submitted an application for retired pay. The applicant contends her late husband's record should be corrected to show he applied for retired pay on 4 February 2003, the date he turned age 60, so she may receive an SBP annuity effective on the date following his death. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the FSM applied for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018904
He provides a DD Form 214 that shows he: * was ordered to active duty in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm on 17 November 1990 * served in Southwest Asia from 27 December 1990 to 7 May 1991 * held military occupational specialty 88M and he was assigned to the 656th Transportation Company in Southwest Asia * was awarded the Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, and the Army Good Conduct Medal * was separated on 29 May 1991 after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018909
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against and enemy or as a result of hostile action. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. Therefore, in the absence of documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018912
The applicant requests, in effect: * correction of his enlistment contract in the Illinois Army National Guard (ILARNG) to include his Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (NPSEB) Addendum signed on 1 September 2009 * cancellation of recoupment of the first installment payment of this bonus * receipt of the next installment payment 2. He was approved for the NPSEB by the ILARNG State Incentive Manager (IM) prior to his enlistment into the ARNG and he was eligible for this bonus at the time of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018930
The applicant states the ACF was one of the options she enlisted for when she enlisted in the U.S. Army. A DA Form 3286-40 (Statements for Enlistment DEP), dated 21 November 1983, shows, in part, "Upon enlistment in the RA, I will be enlisted under the provisions of Army Regulation 601-210: * Table 9-3 (U.S. Army Training of Choice) * Table 9-15 (U.S. Army College Fund)" 5. Thus, the evidence of record shows that documentation pertaining to the applicant's ACF incentive option was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018934
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. The resulting sentence was reduction to private/E-1, confinement for 75 days, and a BCD. The Board is only empowered to change a discharge if clemency is determined to be appropriate to moderate the severity of the sentence imposed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018948
The applicant contends the disability rating he received upon his discharge from the Army should be increased because his left ankle sprain condition as listed in his NARSUM was not evaluated by the PEB. The evidence of record confirms a PEB, after examining all the medical evidence, determined the applicant was unfit for further service based on his lumbar degenerative disc disease at L4-L5 and L5-S1 condition and he received a 10 percent disability rating. The Army assigns disability...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018952
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: a. his date of birth (DOB) as 17 March 1937 instead of 14 March 1934 in item 6 (DOB). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018953
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 "xxx-xx-x3xx" instead of "xxx-xx-x5xx." The majority of the documents contained in his record show his assigned military service number; however, his record contained the following two documents reflecting an SSN: a. DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) that he completed during his induction processing, dated 14 November...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018960
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120018960 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018971
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add the Valorous Unit Award, two overseas service bars, and any other awards to which he may be entitled. The evidence of record shows the applicant participated in two campaigns during his assignment to Vietnam that entitles him to two bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018974
The applicant requests the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ (Uniform Code of Military Justice)) dated 8 February 2012, DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Record (OER)) for the period 7 June 2011 through 19 March 2012, and all allied documents to the two forms be removed from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Thus, the applicant's contention that the appointing authority should have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120018990
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), Cold War Certificate, and any other awards he may be authorized. Based on this information, the applicants request for the Cold War Recognition Certificate will not be discussed any further in this Record of Proceedings. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019013
He provides three newspaper articles stating he was awarded the BSM in Vietnam and the award was presented to him on 9 February 1970. He stated the applicant was never presented or formally awarded the BSM. He provided no orders showing he was awarded the BSM and no evidence was found in his service personnel records or in ADCARS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019015
(2) Paragraph 3-28b states senior enlisted promotions result when data is provided to the promotion authority that reflects requirements based on current and projected position vacancies; the promotion authority announces the convening date of the selection board, location and description of current and projected position vacancies, zones of consideration for promotion selection, and administrative instructions; personnel records of Soldiers within the zone of consideration are reviewed by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019021
The applicant, the father of a former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the FSM deployed to Kuwait and Iraq and served in Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). He states a page from the FSM's Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical records states the FSM's DD Form 214 indicates deployment in OEF and/or OIF. There is no evidence showing he served in Iraq.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019022
Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness), paragraph 3-3b(1) provides that for an individual to be found unfit by reason of physical disability, he/she must be unable to perform the duties of his/her office, grade, rank or rating. Accordingly, the applicant was separated from active duty for reasons other than physical disability. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019023
The applicant states: a. The applicant stated he enlisted in the USAR for a 6-year period in MOS 31B and for an EAB of $20,000.00. His records show he voluntarily requested to be released from the USAR 94th MP Company and he enlisted in the NHANG on 11 June 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019024
The applicant states the SSN recorded on his DD Form 214 should be "xxx-xx-xxx4" instead of "xxx-xx-xxx0." The evidence of record shows that the U.S. Army was not using the SSN at the time the applicant initially entered active duty. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's 4 April 1969 DD Form 214 to show his SSN as "xxx-xx-xxx4."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019033
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-208, in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge from active duty, provided procedures and guidance for eliminating enlisted personnel having undesirable habits and traits of character. The separation authority determined that his misconduct warranted his discharge under other than honorable conditions with the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019037
His DD Form 214 shows the following: * Item 12f (Foreign Service), 12 years, 7 months, and 26 days * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized), does not show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal * Item 18 (Remarks), does not show he served in a designated imminent danger pay area for service in Iraq 6. His DFAS record is accepted as sufficient evidence with which to amend item 18 of his DD Form 214 to show his foreign service in Iraq. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019041
The applicant states: * the LOD investigation (LODI) was initiated on 8 May 1987, while he was on active duty in the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) program * he was initially charged with negligent homicide, but the charges were dropped based on his blood alcohol level being .03 grams per 100 milliliters (MLS) * prior to his release, he had not reviewed his military record and was unaware of any changes and thought the LOD was taken care of * the accident occurred on 8 May 1987 and he last saw...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019043
Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. The evidence of record shows the applicant elected SBP "spouse only" coverage. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he elected SBP coverage...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019048
He was then transferred to a "Patient" status in the Medical Holding Detachment of the 106th General Hospital located in Japan from 17 May through 3 July 1968. c. Item 40 (Wounds) of his DA Form 20 shows he sustained a fragment wound to his left knee on 17 April 1968. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019051
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his first name spelled as "C---L-S" instead of "C---I-S." 2. The applicant's complete military record is not available to the Board for review. Records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 26 February 1957 and served in military occupational specialty 715.20 (Medical Records Clerk).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019056
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 Bronze Star Medal (BSM). He states he was awarded the BSM for his actions in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019059
Counsel requests reconsideration of the previous Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR)) decision regarding the applicant's request for an upgrade of general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 14 January 1991, the separation authority approved her discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct patterns of misconduct and directed she receive a General Discharge Certificate. The applicant's request for an upgrade of her under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019064
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 6 June 2011 to: a. add all primary specialties to item 11 (Primary Specialty); b. add the following awards to item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized): * Army Achievement Medal (AAM) (4th Award) * Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM) * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) with arrowhead * Overseas...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019068
The applicant requests, in effect, payment of annual Health Professions Officer Incentive Pay (HPOIP) effective 27 July 2012. The applicant submitted an HPOIP agreement on 24 September 2012 for the period 27 July 2012 through 26 July 2013. Paragraph 3b on this agreement states, "In consideration of my entering into the IP (incentive pay) agreement, the U.S. Army agrees to pay IP to me on a monthly basis, subject to the availability of funds, at the amount of $2,500/year."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019075
The applicant states: * when she was honorably discharged for disability at Fort Wainwright, AK, she went to the transition center to out-process * she left Fort Wainwright on 30 days of permissive temporary duty to bring her children back * she did not sign her DD Form 214 * she was promotable to SGT as her Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) shows * the regulation is clear in that promotable Soldiers separated for disability are paid severance pay at the higher grade 3. Chapter 2 contains...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019076
Remove the negative comments having to do with his dual citizenship in Part V (Performance and Potential Evaluation (Rater)) c (Comment on Potential for Promotion) and Part VII (Senior Rater) c (Comment on Performance/Potential). Records show the contested OER was a Change of Rater report that covered 10 months of rated time while the applicant was serving in the rank of lieutenant colonel as the Assistant G4/Safety Officer during the period of the contested report. There is no evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019078
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show entitlement to a critical skills retention bonus (CSRB) in his military occupational specialty (MOS) of 152B (OH-58 Helicopter Pilot). The applicant's Warrant Officer Written Agreement - Army Reserve Components CSRB, signed by him, as a CW2, on 1 July 2008 indicates that: a. he understood each of the requirements for a CSRB; b. a service representative signed the document on 11 July 2008 certifying that the applicant met the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019084
There is no evidence that the applicant was ever awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal while he was in the Army. The evidence of record clearly shows that he served a qualifying period of service 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: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award) for exceptional conduct and efficiency during the period 13 March 1990 through 22 March 1991; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019102
Despite believing the case did not warrant anything more serious than a GOMOR, and despite having seen no evidence, the company commander was directed to prefer court-martial charges against the applicant. The company commander recommended a trial by general court-martial. In support of this contention, the applicant provides a memorandum from the former company commander wherein he states he viewed the SJA's actions as unlawful command influence.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019110
The TIN the applicant was issued at the time of enlistment processing is shown on every document contained in his Army Military Human Resource Record (previously known as the official military personnel file) requiring the use of his SSN. Since the TIN was used on every other document in his records, it appears he never provided the Army with his Social Security Card until he later also enlisted in the USAR. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019111
The applicant requests, on two separate applications, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) and the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019112
The applicant contends he was never awarded the Purple Heart for wounds he sustained in combat in Vietnam during August 1970. There is no evidence of record in the available record that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence to support award of the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019114
However, his record contains a DD Form 214 which shows he was discharged on 11 May 1964 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 by reason of unfitness with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. _______ _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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120019114 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019126
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. The applicant's military records are not available for review. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide sufficient evidence to show the SSN listed on his DD Form 214 is incorrect.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019131
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 15 February 1954 for a period of 3 years. The applicant provided evidence that he took a GED test and passed it on 21 May 1956; however, there is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence that shows he completed training at the I Corps NCO Academy at any time during his active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019133
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 27 February 1970 to show award of the Bronze Star Medal and all the awards he received throughout his active duty service. His records do not contain orders awarding him the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him Combat Infantryman Badge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019146
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. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. It appears he served and was released from active duty under the name containing the suffix "Jr." While the applicant's desire to have the records changed is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019147
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add: * Bronze Star Medal (3rd Award) with "V" Device * Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award) with "V" Device * two bronze service stars to his previously-awarded Vietnam Service Medal * Device (1960) to the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Combat Infantryman Badge *...