ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019597
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * Army Achievement Medal (AAM) (3d Award) * two Certificates of Achievement * Combat Lifesaver Course * 3d U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard) Regimental Orientation Program Training 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 "Combat Lifesaver Course, 1 week, 2008." As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019600
The applicant requests the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 8 January 1993. His service record is void of evidence which indicates the period of qualifying service for his award of the ARCAM. Therefore, he would not have been eligible for the ARCAM at least for the period 27 November 1987 8 January 1993.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019602
The applicant states in December 2010 he received a letter from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), St. Louis, MO indicating he was authorized the AAM. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant was recommended for or awarded the AAM by proper authority. ___________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 | 20120019616
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show entitlement to a Critical Skills Retention Bonus (CSRB) in the amount of $9,999.99. Records show the applicant was still under a service obligation for his OAB at the time he signed his CSRB agreement. Records show the applicant signed his OAB agreement in 2006 and his CSRB agreement in 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019617
While the evidence of record shows a 20-year letter was issued on 30 June 1997, it does not establish when the FSM received it or when he was advised of the requirement to make an election within 90 days of receipt of the 20-year letter. It is also apparent that the FSM intended that the applicant be provided an annuity should he die before reaching age 60 and given his many years of honorable service, it would be in the interest of justice that his election of 20 November 1997 be deemed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019619
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically retired. The evidence of record shows the applicant was 26 years and 9 months of age when he was seen by military doctors between April 2008 and February 2011 for various medical conditions, including abrasion and blisters on his feet, urethritis, on and off shoulder pain, gastrointestinal symptoms, and pain in his left wrist. There is also no evidence that his condition would have rendered him unfit if he had been...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019620
The applicant requests correction of the date in item 32b of his DD Form 2656 (Data for Payment of Retired Personnel). The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) claimed the DD Form 2656 was invalid because the date was written incorrectly, which resulted in an automatic election of spouse-only SBP coverage. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting item 32b of his DD Form 2656 to show "20120628."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019622
The applicant, the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests her late father be awarded the: * Presidential Unit Citation per General Orders Number 48, dated 12 July 1948 * Belgian Fourragere per Department of the Army General Orders Number 43, dated 19 December 1950 * Combat Infantryman Badge * Bronze Star Medal in compliance with Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), paragraph 3-14 2. The FSM's complete military records are not available for review. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019631
Section V (Termination) contains the statement: "I understand I will be terminated from bonus eligibility with recoupment if I become an unsatisfactory participant by accumulating 9 unexcused absences within a 12 month period. It states, in pertinent part that recoupment of bonus payments will be started by the unit commander when entitlement to such incentive is terminated based on the following reasons: a. Recoupment is not authorized if the Soldier is moved to another unit or MOS for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019639
The advisory official states conclusions for this advisory opinion are drawn solely based on available documentation from her time in service unless otherwise indicated. The report noted a pattern of unstable and intense interpersonal relationships and reactivity of mood over a prolonged period, thought to be consistent with a personality disorder and incompatible with continued active duty service. These limited records do not confirm the existence of PTSD at the time of her separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019650
The applicant requests correction of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) to show his entire U.S. military service. This chapter was applicable to all enlisted personnel on active duty and all Army Reserve enlisted personnel assigned to U.S. Army Reserve troop program units. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019659
The applicant requests, in two applications, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) (1st oak leaf cluster). It states a bar is authorized for wear for each period of active Federal service as a member of the U.S. Army outside of the continental limits of the United States for the specific time frames and areas of operation cited in Army Regulation 670-1 or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019663
While it is understandable the applicant desires to have his military records changed to reflect the SSN shown on the Social Security card he provided, there is not a sufficiently compelling reason for compromising the integrity of the Armys records at this late date. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his Army Military Human Resource Record, formerly known as Official Military Personnel File. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019668
His record is void of evidence of a vascular malformation or that he was referred to a medical evaluation board (MEB) or physical evaluation board (PEB). On 17 October 1983, the applicant was notified by his unit commander of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. _______ _ __x_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019670
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) and DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II) to show all of his authorized awards, to include his award of the Aircraft Crewman Badge which was erroneously deleted from his DA Form 2-1, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, six service stripes, and credit for participation in nine campaigns. The applicant was also credited with completion of five overseas tours and is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019672
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he and his current spouse elected not to participate in Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage. However, her concurrence was not required because the applicant opted for full SBP coverage; e. two pages of a five-page USAA Life Insurance Policy which is signed and dated 3 August 2012. Public Law 99-145, enacted 8 November 1985 but effective 1 March 1986, required a spouses written concurrence for a retiring members election...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019673
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. After consulting with counsel, he voluntarily requested 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. a. The Soldier's written request would include an acknowledgement that the Soldier understood if his or her request for discharge were accepted, the Soldier could be discharged UOTHC and furnished a UOTHC...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019674
The applicant requests, in effect, an exception to policy to transfer his educational benefits to his dependents under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. He provides copies of: * orders releasing him from active duty with an effective date of 31 May 2009 with placement on the Retired List on 1 June 2009 * orders changing his retirement date to 31 August 2009 * a DA Form 137-2, dated 12 June 2009, which shows he cleared the education center on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019676
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically discharged. He continued his service in the Regular Army until 30 September 1971 when he was honorably released from active duty by reason of completion of his required service. Nowhere in his records does it show he: * was issued a permanent physical profile physical profile that prevented him from performing the duties required of his grade and/or military specialty * he suffered an illness or an injury that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019678
The applicant requests removal of the DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) covering the rating period 29 May 2006 through 15 January 2007 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) from her official military personnel file, now known as the Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). The applicant states: * The derogatory remarks regarding the loss of equipment were unjustified as the rating period ended before the financial liability investigation of property loss (FLIPL) was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019683
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 16 September 1983 to show: * the seventh digit of his social security number (SSN) as "2" instead of "7" * he entered active duty in March 1977 instead of September 1979 2. The documents in the applicant's military personnel record consistently reflect the seventh digit of his SSN as "7" throughout his service. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019685
There are no orders in the applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) showing he qualified on the Machinegun (M-60) while he was in the Army. The available records do show that he is authorized the following awards that should be added on his DD Form 214: * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * Meritorious Unit Commendation * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Four bronze service stars to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019686
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her service in Iraq and award of the Iraq Campaign Medal and Combat Action Badge. The applicant states she served in Iraq from 2 December 2009 through 13 November 2010 as documented by her award of the Army Commendation Medal and the Iraq Campaign Medal. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019689
The applicant provides: * Four statements of support from former unit members * Declassified After Action Report (AAR) - Mechanic Ambush * Statement of Medical Condition (previously submitted) * Special Orders Number 102 (previously submitted) * Chronological Record of Medical care (previously submitted) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019693
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending on 2 March 1970 to show the Meritorious Service Medal. He also requests that he be provided a copy of the citation for the Meritorious Service Medal. His military record does not contain evidence of a recommendation, a citation, or orders awarding him the Meritorious Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019699
Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show completion of 1 year, 9 months, and 29 days of foreign service in USARPAC. c. Furthermore, there will be no harm to the Army or the applicant if his Vietnam service from 8 February 1967 to 4 February 1968 and from 22 October 1968 to 17 August 1969 is also listed in item 30 of his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019701
On 20 December 1963, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-89, for homosexuality, Class II (separation program number 257) and issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. 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 (DRBs) and Service Boards for Correction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019704
The applicant's military record lists his DOB as "24 January 1949" or "24 January 1948" on various documents. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show his DOB as recorded on his birth certificate. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120019704 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120019704 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019709
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 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. The two documents in his record reflecting an SSN are Special...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019710
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his military records by changing his middle name from Mike to Domenico. The applicant contends that his military records should be changed to show his middle name as Domenico. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120019710 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120019710 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019712
The DA Form 1 submitted by the applicant is a morning report for Company B, 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry, and shows the applicant was attached to that unit on 28 December 1967. There is sufficient evidence to show he was attached to Company B, 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry, on 31 January 1968, the date of the action for which the unit was awarded the Valorous Unit Award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019713
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * item 38 (Record of Assignments) he served with Company E, 725th Maintenance Battalion, 25th Infantry Division from 14 September 1969 to 4 September 1970 * item 38 (Record of Assignments) shows he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings at each of his active duty assignments * item 41 (Awards and Decorations) the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019716
The applicant requests his records be corrected to show he added a new spouse to his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) election within one year of their marriage. The applicant states, in effect, he divorced his former spouse in November 2005; however, she made a deemed election for coverage and remained listed as the beneficiary for the SBP. In April 2011, he married his current spouse and was told he could not list his new spouse as a beneficiary for the SBP as long as his former spouse was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019720
The applicant 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 and Combat Infantryman Badge. A Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical Examination), dated 26 December 1952, states the applicant had been hospitalized in Japan and Camp Cooke for a missile wound to his right hand that required some skin graft from his right thigh. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019729
On 3 May 1991, his 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), paragraph 14-12c, for the commission of a serious offense. On 2 August 1991, the separation authority approved his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct - commission of a serious offense, with an under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019731
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). She provides the following: * Statement from her DWI attorney * Court case * Court judgment, page 1 of 5 pages * Memorandum, Subject: Request for Removal of a GOMOR, dated 29 January 2011 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Additionally, the memorandum she provided from the acting commander indicating that the GOMOR be removed from her "military personnel record jacket" is not the same as removing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019733
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. 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. Evidence shows that the applicants records contain an administrative error which does not require action by the Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019737
His records are void of evidence and he did not provide any evidence to show he was injured as a result of enemy action, his wounds were treated by medical personnel, and the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. His DA Form 20 does not show he sustained any combat wounds and his available medical records do not document a combat wound or injury. In the absence of documentary evidence to corroborate his claim of the events that led to his injury or additional...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019738
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. He served in Germany from August 1969 to October 1971. His service records do not show he was recommended for or awarded the Army Commendation Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019740
An ARNG Annex to his DD Form 1966 (Record of Military Processing - Armed Forces of the United States) completed during his enlistment processing shows in Section IV (Acknowledgement) he enlisted for MOS 12N. Evidence indicates he has met the eligibility requirements to receive payment for the NPSEB and the failure to complete the bonus addendum was due to no fault of the applicant. As a result, the Board recommends that all state ARNG and Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019742
There is no evidence the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 27 February 1968 through 8 January 1971 and to correct 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. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Air Medal; a. awarding him the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019745
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his primary military occupational specialty (MOS) as an 11B2O (Light Weapons Infantryman) and his awards of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. He goes on to state that he was trained as an infantryman and performed his duties as such...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019751
The applicant provides: * a memorandum from her previous unit commander, recommending she receive 150 duty performance points for her battalion's June 2010 semi-centralized promotion board * the supporting documentation that substantiates her promotion board administrative points * a memorandum from the President of the Board, Headquarters, Special Troops Battalion, I Corps, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, dated 2 June 2010, subject: Promotion Board Proceedings for Promotion to SGT and Staff...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019752
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable or general under honorable conditions discharge. On 26 August 1982, 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 - Enlisted Personnel) for misconduct. As a result, the board determined the applicant should not receive a rehabilitative...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019754
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his award of his Meritorious Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his service in Panama. Permanent Orders 160-8, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, dated 9 June 1999, awarded him the Meritorious Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious service from 1 June 1989 to 31 May 1999. Evidence clearly shows he served a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019755
His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows he was awarded or authorized the: * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars * Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960 Device * Purple Heart * Aircraft Crewman Badge * Air Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * One overseas service bar * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019761
The applicant requests his records be corrected to show his authorized awards include the Army Achievement Medal and Korea Defense Service Medal. Based on the above facts and findings, it is appropriate to correct the applicant's records to show that in addition to the awards shown on his DD Form 214 he is authorized the Army Achievement Medal and the Korea Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019770
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Vietnam Service Medal, Air Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (3rd Oak Leaf Cluster with "V" Device), and the Combat Infantryman Badge. This pamphlet shows the 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, the unit to which the applicant was assigned during his service in the Republic of Vietnam, was cited for award of the: * Presidential...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019774
Due to unit transfers, paperwork mishandling, and processing times, his promotion did not occur until 23 July 2012 with a DOR of 13 July 2012. b. His packet was approved by the State promotion board on 16 March 2012 and he was granted Federal recognition for CW2 on 23 July 2012 with a DOR of 13 July 2012. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was appointed as a WO1 in the MOARNG on 7 December 2007 and that he met the minimum time-in-grade and education requirements and was fully...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120019775
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. The evidence of record shows the applicant's administrative separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13 was accomplished in compliance with applicable regulations with no indication of procedural errors which would have jeopardized his rights. The evidence of record shows he received...