ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020247
The applicant states the SSN recorded on his DD Form 214 should be "x55-xx-xxxx" instead of "x77-xx-xxxx." The evidence of record shows that an incorrect SSN was then used for the applicant at some point during his military service and was recorded in his military service records, including his DD Form 214 when he was REFRAD. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his SSN as "X55-XX-XXXX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020250
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. The available records do not show the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. He was counseled on at least eight separate occasions for his acts of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020253
There is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence that shows he was placed on a permanent recommended list for promotion to E-7 or that he was promoted to E-7 prior to his retirement on 31 January 1977. To standardize promotion qualification and to ensure promotion of the best qualified Soldiers, recommendation by a promotion selection board and placement on a permanent recommended promotion list is required for all promotions to SFC, MSG, and SGM. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020255
The applicant requests block 13b "Type of Certificate Issued" on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be changed from "None" to "Medically Retired." He states his DD Form 214 shows that there was no certificate issued. There is no evidence in his available record and he has provided no evidence to show he was physically unfit to perform his duties at the time of separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020256
The MEB recommended the applicant's referral to a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). The PEB recommended permanent retirement at the rate of 50%. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting "Bipolar II Disorder, fails retention standards" and adding "PTSD and Dysthymic Disorder, fails retention standards"; b. deletion of the rating for Bipolar Disorder and showing, in addition to the existing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020259
The applicant requests payment of a $10,000.00 Officer Accession Bonus (OAB). Additionally, the ARNG SRIP requires the officer to sign the OAB addendum (agreement) on the date of commissioning. The applicant completed the ROTC program and was required by his contract to accept a commission in the U.S. Army Reserve or the ARNG upon completion of ROTC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020261
Item 13 of his DD Form 214 shows award of the: * Retirement Lapel Button * Meritorious Service Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal (5th Award) * National Defense Service Medal * NCO Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 3 * Army Service Ribbon * Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) 8. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the sixth award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 1 March 1992 through...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020264
In this case, the applicant's name is not shown on the Vietnam casualty listing, his DA Form 20 does not show he was wounded in action, and his medical records do not reflect a combat injury/wound or treatment. His record is also void of any official Army correspondence or Western Union telegrams and there is no conclusive evidence in his service personnel record that shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action or treated for such wounds. c. Notwithstanding his sincerity,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020266
The applicant requests correction of his DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings) to show his retirement was based on a disability from an injury that was received in the line of duty as the direct result of armed conflict or caused by an instrumentality of war and incurred in the line of duty during a period of war as defined by law. On 5 November 2010, a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) convened and considered the applicant's conditions under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020271
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 he held military occupational specialty (MOS) 63B (wheel vehicle mechanic). Evidence shows his primary MOS was 71B at time of his release from active duty which is properly shown in item 23a of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020280
The SPD code of JFX is the correct code for Soldiers separating under paragraph 5-13 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of a personality disorder. However, his record contains a duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 15 March 2001 under the provisions of paragraph 5-13 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of a personality disorder. His narrative reason was assigned based on the fact that he was discharged under the provisions of paragraph 5-13 of Army Regulation 635-200.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020285
The applicant states: * he enlisted in the Army National Guard (ARNG) subsequent to his discharge from the Regular Army * he has been serving in the ARNG for 7 years * he regained his former rank and has completed the Warrior Leader Course * he is also a Federal employee with outstanding reviews * an upgrade would help advance his career * he completed an honorable period of enlistment in 1999 3. Consistent with the chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority approved the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020291
It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. There is no evidence and the applicant has not provided evidence to show that her DD Form 214 for the period ending 24 February 1979 is in error. The applicant's active duty service and prior inactive service appear to be correct on her DD Form 214 for the period end 31 May 1997.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020293
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from former spouse coverage to spouse coverage. g. DFAS made an error in accepting his election of former spouse coverage in 1999 and reinstatement of former spouse SBP benefits again in 2010. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020301
The applicant states he was discharged due to having a LASIK procedure within the 6-month period prior to his entry on active duty. It also shows that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The applicant contends his RE code of "3" should be changed because he had successful LASIK eye surgery, his vision is now 20/15, and he would like to reenter military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020302
A review of the applicant's records shows that each time he was nonselected for promotion to pay grade O-4 he requested reconsideration contending that documents may have been missing from his records at the times his records were considered by the promotion selection boards. Each time he was told that all of his records were available during his promotion considerations. Section 14502(b) of Title 10, U.S. Code, states that in the case of an officer who was eligible for promotion and was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020304
The applicant states he was unaware of the requirement to submit a contract yearly for the annual incentive pay. The applicant provides two HPOIP agreements. The applicant's special pay file indicates payment of an authorized indefinite HPO Board Certification Pay contract at $6,000/year commencing 29 March 2010 and a 1-year HPOIP contract at $5,000/year effective 29 March 2010 - 28 March 2011. c. The requested 1-year HPOIP contracts are effective 29 March 2011 and 29 March 2012 at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020306
The applicant states, in effect, he originally requested his entry date corrected to show 17 July vice 18 July. The applicant's record shows he enlisted on 18 July 1968. His DA Form 20 which was created upon his entry on active duty shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 18 July 1968 for a period of 3 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020307
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * Soldier's Medal (SM) * Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle, Bayonet and Rocket Launcher Bars * Expert Infantryman Badge * Air Assault Badge * Air Assault Course completion 2. A DA Form 87, as provided by the applicant and filed in his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), dated 6 June 1995, shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020309
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. It stated that promotions of enlisted personnel to grade E-5 through E-9, appointments, grade reductions, and grade restorations were announced in orders. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020310
On 12 May 1990, he was appointed as a Reserve commissioned officer in the rank of 2LT. He requested transfer to the USAR Control Group (IRR) to attend law school, attended law school from August 1993 to May 1996, graduated with a J.D., and was appointed into the JAG Corps on 7 April 1997. c. there is no indication the applicant applied for a post-graduate delay in accordance with Army Regulation 601-25 (Delay in Reporting for and Exemption from Active Duty, Initial Active Duty for Training,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020311
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he served a period of qualifying service in Korea for award of the KDSM. _______ _ 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 | 20120020312
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents prepared for Soldiers upon retirement, discharge, or release from active military service or control of the Army. The evidence of record shows that upon his induction and subsequent enlistment in the Army, the applicant listed his first name as "Jovencio."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020313
His records contain a DA Form 2173 dated 17 March 1970 that shows in: * Item 15, he was injured by a "290 wood scaper" in "Swan Loc, Republic of Vietnam" at 1025 hours on 9 March 1970 * Item 30 (Details of the Accident), EM [Enlisted Member] was injured by 290 M., Xuan Loc RVN, 1025 hours, 9 March 1970" 6. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by publishing an appropriate document to amend item 15 of DA Form 2173,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020314
The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) requesting separation based on Conscientious Objection, dated 3 March 2004, and all allied documents his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF)). After thorough examination of the Case Record, the DACORB determined the applicant did not present convincing evidence in accordance with Army Regulation 600-43 that his stated beliefs warranted award of 1-0...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020316
The Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served in direct support of OIF. The evidence of record shows: a. the applicant served overseas, as follows: * Korea from 7 December 2002 through 6 December 2003 * Iraq from 1 February 2005 through 19 January 2006 * Iraq from 16 July 2006 through 27 November 2006 b. Records show the applicant served in Iraq during two separate periods.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020320
He provides: * DD Form 214 * Letter from the Awards and Decorations Branch, dated 8 March 2012 * DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record) * General Orders Number 25, dated 8 June 2001 * Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV)-Studies and Observations Group (SOG) internet information * General Orders Number 729, dated 28 December 1964 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows he completed the SF Officer Course in 1962. Therefore, he completed the required training for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020326
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020330
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. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) lists the awards received by units serving in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020332
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 deployment to Grenada. He provides: * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) Certificate * DA Form 2166-6 (Enlisted Evaluation Report) * Headquarters, 82d Airborne Division, Certificate of Service CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020333
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. At the time of his separation, there was no regulatory requirement to record service in Vietnam on the DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 17 October 1967 through 20 November 1968 and amending his DD Form 214 as follows: * adding the entries "USARPAC" and "00 01 02" to item 22c * adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020336
There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Since the applicant was not in an entry-level status at the time of his discharge and he had no court-martial convictions, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show he was honorably discharged on 9 March 1983 and to issue him an Honorable Discharge Certificate. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020344
The applicant requests promotion consideration to the rank/pay grade of master sergeant (MSG)/E-8. The applicant states: * he was informed to maintain membership within his unit upon accepting a military technician (MT) position on 14 October 1984 * he was promoted to the rank/grade of SFC/E-7 upon his return from Operation Desert Storm * his promotion orders were revoked because the promotion was in another unit * he was later informed that an MT could be promoted in any unit within the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020345
The applicant provides: * DA Form 2A (Personnel Qualification Record Part I) * Memorandum, dated 23 February 2004, authorizing award of the Joint Meritorious Unit Award to the 541st Corps Support Battalion, Fort Riley, KS, with a list of names * List of units * Memorandum, dated 19 January 1996, listing Soldiers assigned to the 1st Maintenance Company, deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba * Memorandum, dated 4 January 1996, Subject: Humanitarian Service Medal * Email, dated 23 May 2000,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020355
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the last two digits of his social security number (SSN) as "32" versus "23." All other documents in his record contain a service number. 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 it appears on his Social Security Benefit Statement.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020358
The applicant requests: a. her mobilization orders be amended to show her report date was 1 February 2009 instead of 16 February 2009; and b. item 18 (Remarks) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 9 February 2010 be amended to show she was ordered to active duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from 1 February 2009 to 9 February 2010. The applicant states: * she was qualified for Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12302 mobilization...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020359
The applicant requests correction of his 15 February 2012 date of rank (DOR) and effective date for promotion to chief warrant officer four (CW4) be changed to 22 July 2011. e. For example, he was boarded by a Federal Recognition Board (FRB) held in the State of Pennsylvania on 22 July 2011 and he was promoted on state promotion orders on 22 July 2011. f. His packet was forwarded to NGB for Federal recognition; however, the aforementioned delays resulted in his promotion not being Federally...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020364
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 July 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120020364 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests of correction of item 12 (Last Duty Assignment and Major Command) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show C Company, 3rd Battalion, 47th Infantry instead D Company, 3rd Battalion, 47th Infantry. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020366
The applicant provides: * page 1 of a DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document), dated 19 November 1988 * a Western Union Mailgram from the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center (ARPERCEN), St. Louis, MO, dated 21 January 1991 * a U.S. Army Individual Ready Reserve recognition certificate in support of Operation Desert Storm * his U.S. Army Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 5 February 1991 * his DD Form 214 for the period ending 5 February 1991 * a DARP Form 249-2-E (Chronological...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020370
She was assigned a separation code of "JFW" which indicates discharge under paragraph 5-11 (Failed Medical/Physical Procurement Standards) and an RE code of "3." Pertinent Army regulations provide that individuals will be assigned RE codes prior to discharge or release from active duty based on their service records or the reason for discharge. Accordingly, there appears to be no basis to grant her request as she still has the option of applying for a waiver through her local recruiting office.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020374
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. On 5 December 1984 after considering all of the available evidence, the ADRB determined that the applicant's discharge was both proper and equitable under the circumstances and voted unanimously to deny the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020375
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award), the Valorous Unit Award (VUA), and the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) with two campaign stars. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the ARCOM (3rd Award), the VUA, and the ICM with two campaign stars. The evidence of record shows he served in Iraq from 21 February 2003 through 15 June 2003 and he was awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020376
After completing his medical examination, he was advised that his company commander did not want to complete any paperwork for the chapter 5 discharge. On 9 December 2009, the applicant's company commander initiated action to discharge the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, for entry-level status performance and conduct, uncharacterized. Army Regulation 635-40 provides for the expeditious discharge of enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020377
On 16 February 1967, the applicant was notified by his immediate commander that discharge action was being initiated against him for unfitness/unsuitability (homosexuality - Class III) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-89 (Personnel Separations Homosexuality). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020380
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. The applicant's contentions and supporting documents have been noted; however, he did not provide sufficient evidence to warrant an upgrade of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020386
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's SN appears as "RAx76xxxxx" on his enlistment documentation as well as on nearly every form in his record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 2 of his DD Form 214 to show his SN as it is shown on his DD Form 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020397
LTC TH stated it was not necessary to brief the commander on legal matters and asked him what else he had to say. She was present at the second reading of his Article 15 when LTC TH refused to listen to the applicant's side of the story, denied the applicant's counsel the right to call SSG RL, and repeatedly cut off CPT AH. The evidence of record shows the commander administering the Article 15 proceedings determined the applicant committed the offense in question during an Article 15...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020404
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period 1953 to 1956 be corrected to show that he is awarded additional awards of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM), Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR), United Nations Service Medal (UNSM), and Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). Personnel awarded the Korean Service Medal automatically establish eligibility for the UNSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020405
The applicant provides: a. The Soldier must be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties, he must be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat, and he must actively participate in such ground combat. However, award of the CIB is not supported by any verifiable documented evidence that shows he was personally engaged in active ground combat during his period of service in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020411
The applicant states: * he was awarded the BSM during his service in Vietnam * the BSM was not recorded on his DD Form 214 3. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There are no orders or other corroborating evidence in the applicant's record or in ADCARS, and the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence that confirms he was awarded a BSM. __________x________________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...