ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001677
Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows that during his period of service in Vietnam with Company A, 227th Aviation Battalion, this unit was awarded the: * Valorous Unit Award, for action on 6 March 1969, based on DAGO Number 39, dated 1970 * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for service from 9 August 1965 to 19 May 1969 based on DAGO Number 59, dated 1969 * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001678
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show his foreign service in Korea. The applicant's military records are not available for review. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations from April 1944 to December 1945.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001679
The evidence of record shows: a. permanent orders awarded the applicant the MSM (3rd Award) for the period 12 October 1999 to 30 November 2000; b. the applicant qualified for award of the VSM and he served in six campaigns during his service in Vietnam. Despite the absence of the unit commander's recommendation for award of the AGCM (3rd Award), based on the available evidence it would be appropriate to award the applicant this medal and correct his 30 November 2000 DD Form 214 to show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001680
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides the following: * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Form 21-4138 (Statement in Support of Claim) * Self-authored statement * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * Results History (medical document) * VA Rating Decision * ARCOM Citation and General Orders Number 6410 * Combat Infantryman Badge orders * Excerpts from Virtualwall.org...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001685
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to reflect his deployment to Egypt from 16 January to 18 July 1997. The applicant states he deployed to Egypt as part of the Multinational Force and Observers Rotation from 16 January 1997 to 18 July 1997; however, his DD Form 214 does not reflect that deployment. The applicant may be eligible for award of the award of the Multinational Force and Observers Medal based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001688
A DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) shows the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States on 1 December 1952 and he was honorably discharged on 30 January 1954 to enlist in the Regular Army (RA). There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military service records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. More importantly, at that time, he indicated he had not consulted nor had he been treated by medical personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001689
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to a fully honorable discharge. Although he was attached to a unit, his commander told him he was AWOL (absent without leave). _______ _ __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 | 20120001690
The applicant contends his undesirable discharge should be changed to a medical discharge because he was unable to perform his duties due to a back injury he incurred in Germany in 1975. The evidence of record shows he was found to be physically qualified for separation on 1 October 1976 with a physical profile of 113121. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to show a medical discharge was warranted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001691
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he served in Korea and to show all of his authorized awards. There is no evidence to show the specific dates of the applicant's service in Korea and his DD Form 214 is not sufficiently legible to determine those dates. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001710
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show that the last four digits of his Social Security Number (SSN) are 9511. 2. The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSN at the time of his enlistment and his REFRAD contained the last four digits of "8172." The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document which confirms his current SSN will be filed in his official military personnel file (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001712
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states a bronze service star is worn on the appropriate service ribbon for each credited campaign, to include the Vietnam Service Medal. is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case. 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 received in action on 5 November 1967 in Vietnam; and b. adding the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001713
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: a. he was wounded in Vietnam in the fall of 1967 and did not receive the PH; b. his medical record evidencing his wounding and the stitches he received at the camp hospital (outside on the ground) is possibly missing because the hospital was also hit and damaged by mortar attack; c. he was discharged on temporary records and was told that a new DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001714
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Subsequent to this legal counsel, the applicant the applicant voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-marital. However, at the time the applicant was discharged an undesirable discharge was considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001715
The applicant requests an upgrade of her general discharge (GD) under honorable conditions to an honorable discharge (HD). The applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) contains four DA Forms 4856 (General Counseling Form) issued on the following dates for the reasons indicated: * 20 July 1992 - attitude towards taking the APFT * 3 August 1992 - failing the APFT * 9 December 1992 - refusing to take two record APFTs * 30 December 1992 - failing the APFT a second time and possible...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001717
On 17 November 1972, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge. A UD was normally considered appropriate for individuals separated by reason of unfitness. He has provided no evidence or argument to show his UD should be upgraded to a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001722
The applicant requests payment of a $10,000 Selected Reserve Officer Accession Bonus (OAB). It was not uncommon to complete an appointment packet without a BCN as one of the noncommissioned officers would complete the bonus form and request a BCN before the packet was forwarded to G-1. He was appointed as a 2LT in the OKARNG and executed an Oath of Office on 19 March 2009 and he completed BOLC on 30 November 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001725
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120001725 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests all the retirement points he earned past his mandatory removal date (MRD) of 1 May 2009 be considered as creditable and included in retired pay calculations. He was assigned to the Retired Reserve, effective 24 August 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001726
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. Therefore, the dates of service in Iraq provided by him are accepted as sufficient evidence for award of the ICM with two bronze service stars and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award and to document his deployment to Iraq in block 18. Based on completion of two overseas tours, he is authorized the OSR with Numeral 2 and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this ribbon.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001727
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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 character of the applicant's discharge was commensurate with his overall record of military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001728
Consistent with the chain of command's recommendation, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 9 of Army Regulation 635-200 and directed the applicant be furnished a General Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 he was issued confirms he was discharged on 19 November 1986 under the provisions of chapter 9 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of "drug abuse rehabilitation failure" with a characterization of service of general under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001729
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 "$12,110.40" rather than "$44,404.80" as the amount of disability severance pay he was awarded. The applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show $12,110.40 as the amount of disability severance pay he received was carefully considered and determined to have merit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001730
A DD Form 214 shows the applicant entered active duty on 7 January 2005, she was honorably REFRAD on 6 February 2006 based on completion of required active service. The evidence of record also shows the applicant had continuous service as a member of the USAR from 31 January 2000 through the date she was REFRAD on 6 February 2006. b. Thus, records show the applicant's HOR was incorrectly recorded on her orders when she was ordered to active duty in support of OEF on 7 January 2005.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001733
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). During the processing of this case, an ABCMR staff member contacted the applicant to determine if she desired to have her DD Form 214 corrected to show her authorized awards related to her service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), and if she had a preference regarding award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) or the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM). Records show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001734
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. Regrettably, in the absence of assignment orders or other evidence that conclusively shows he was assigned to the Dominican Republic and the dates of that service, there is insufficient evidence upon which to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001749
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120001749 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He is requesting that the effective date be changed to the date the Federal Recognition Board originally approved his case. Chapter 7 of this regulation states a warrant officer must complete the required minimum years of promotion service prior to being considered for promotion and Federal recognition in the higher grade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001751
The applicant states that he served in Vietnam as an infantryman and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received and should have been awarded the CIB. Accordingly, those unit awards should be added to his records at this time as well. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Awarding the applicant the CIB effective 3 April 1969 and adding it to his DD Form 214 * Awarding the applicant the AGCM (1st Award)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001753
He provided a memorandum from the USAR Pay Center at Fort Bragg to the Claims Branch at DFAS, dated 26 July 2011, which states: * the applicant reenlisted on 31 July 1998 for a 6-year $2,500.00 reenlistment bonus * he served 52 months and 17 days of his reenlistment contract before being honorably discharged on 17 December 2002 * He earned $1,805.44 for the 52 months he served, but he was paid a total of $1,300.00 * he is due the difference between the amount he earned and the amount he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001754
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It is clear that the FSM's last name was incorrectly spelled and recorded in his military documents. Based on the forgoing evidence the FSM's military records should be corrected to show his last name as "Rasxxxxxx."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001755
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 "3xx-xx-xxxx" instead of "5xx-xx-xxxx." He provided a copy of his Social Security Card which lists his SSN as "3xx-xx-xxxx" and copies of his U.S. Army Reserve Discharge orders and Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated after the period of service covered by his DD Form 214, which show his SSN as "5xx-xx-xxxx." As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001757
The applicant requests his date of rank (DOR) for chief warrant officer two (CW2) be back dated to 22 February 2011, the date of the Federal Recognition Board and subsequent State promotion. The applicant provides: * NGB 89 (Proceedings of a Federal Recognition Examining Board), dated 22 February 2011 * State promotion order, 23 February 2011 * Federal Recognition order, 16 August 2011 * NGB promotion order, dated 16 August 2011 * NGB Policy Memorandum #11-015, dated 14 June 2011 * NGB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001766
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the rank on his discharge orders be corrected. There are no other documents filed in this record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001769
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001773
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable or a general discharge. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. On 9 July 1996, the applicant consulted with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001774
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. He had served 1 year and 10 months of active service. There is no evidence in the available records to show 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 | 20120001785
A DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet) shows he was charged with being AWOL from 12 June 1995 to 29 April 1999 and from 2 May 1999 to 29 March 2007. On 27 July 2007 the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 10 with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001786
However, about 10 September 1986, he was told he had 5 days to out-process for an overseas assignment. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged by reason of for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. There is no evidence and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was advised by the unit XO that his enlistment contract...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001788
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he was discharged with a bad conduct discharge because he wrote $1,400.00 in bad checks in order to support his drinking problem. 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 | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001794
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * in item 8a (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command), he was last assigned to either Fort Polk, LA or Fort Hood, TX, instead of Battery B, Personnel Control Facility (PCF), Personnel and Support Battalion, U.S. Army Field Artillery Center and Fort Sill (USAFACFS)//TRADOC TC * in item 8b (Station Where...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001795
c. In accordance with Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), there was no evaluation to determine a Soldier's fitness for duty because of physical disability, impairment. In the same letter the psychiatrist stated the applicant was diagnosed with PTSD prior to being treated at the VAMC and the examining psychiatrist determined there was a lack of evidence to meet the criteria for antisocial personality disorder. The applicant contends that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001801
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. 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. The Board wants the applicant and all others concerned to know that this action in no way diminishes the sacrifices made by the applicant in service to the United States...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001802
The applicant requests correction of his medical records to show a line of duty (LOD): "No" as "Yes," and a finding of existed prior to service (EPTS): "Yes," as "No." The applicant contends that his medical records should be corrected by changing DA Form 3947 dated 21 November 2005 to show an LOD: "No" as "Yes," and a finding of EPTS: "Yes," as "No." The available evidence clearly shows the determination that the applicant's medical condition had existed prior to his entry into military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001803
The applicant requests she be awarded constructive service credit for her prior commissioned service in the Missouri Army National Guard (MOARNG) and adjustment of her date of rank (DOR). The applicant was commissioned in the Regular Army on 22 August 2011. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing she was credited with 1 year, 1 month, and 14 days constructive service credit upon appointment in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001804
On 12 January 2007, he was evaluated by a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and he was diagnosed as having chronic neck pain (VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) code of 5237). The advisory opinion stated: a. the applicant's 20 June 2006 physical profile listed chronic neck pain as the sole limiting condition; the 10 August 2006 medical examination cleared all conditions as normal/acceptable except for the neck; and the 6 November 2006 range of motion (ROM) measurements revealed neck...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001806
The PEB proceedings also stated "The Soldier's retirement is based on disability from injury or disease received in the line of duty as a direct result of armed conflict or caused by an instrumentality of war..." and "The disability did result from a combat related injury as defined in 26 U.S. Code 104." Department of Defense (DOD) guidance on CRSC states a combat-related disability is a disability with an assigned medical diagnosis code from the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities that was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001808
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) and all other military records to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-5X-3XX9." _______ _ _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 | 20120001809
On 17 November 2008, the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) denied a request from her unit commander for award of the Combat Action Badge to the applicant. Letter of support, dated 2 January 2012, wherein the deputy commander of the 358th Civil Affairs Brigade during the deployment to Iraq in 2007 stated he supports the award of the Combat Action Badge to the applicant for her actions during the suicide bomb attack on 12 April 2007. The evidence of record shows the applicant was not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001810
On 10 February 1994, the FLARNG issued the FSM 20-Year Letter. This letter notified the FSM that he had completed the required years of service and would be eligible for retired pay upon application at age 60. The applicant provides numerous documents that substantiate her late husband's entitlement to retired pay upon reaching age 60; however, none of these documents indicate he took action to enroll in the RCSBP by completing a DD Form 1883 within 90 days of receiving his 20-year letter.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001811
The applicant requests, in effect, an exception to policy to show she elected to transfer her educational benefits in a timely manner in accordance with the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. In a separate attached statement the applicant states: * she was a member of the Iowa Army National Guard (IAARNG) for over 20 years * she served overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, so she is qualified for the Post-9/11 GI Bill * she learned that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001812
His DD Form 214 shows in: a. The evidence of record shows the applicant did not complete a qualifying period of service for award of the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960). 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 3 November 1967 through 24 December 1968; b. adding to item 22c of his DD Form 214 the entry "USARPAC"; c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001813
The applicant requests correction of his records to change his Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) election from "children" to "spouse" only." The evidence of record shows the applicant executed a DD Form 1883 on 28 May 1991, electing "children only" coverage under option C (immediate coverage). In this case, the applicant and his spouse were married on 10 October 1991.