ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020413
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available evidence clearly shows the applicant enlisted in the USAR while still in high school. He subsequently graduated from high school and entered active duty for training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020417
His DD Form 214 issued at the time of his retirement shows that he entered active duty on 4 April 1977 and that he served 14 years, 3 months and 27 days of net active service this period and 5 years, 10 months and 29 days of prior active service. The applicant was issued DD Forms 214 up to 3 April 1977 in accordance with the regulation in effect at the time. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020418
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. The available evidence does not show the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020419
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB) instead of the listed "Medical Badge." Item 31 (Military Qualifications and Date) shows he was awarded the "Medical Badge." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the BSM based on award of the CMB, effective 13 August 1945; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020421
There is no evidence indicating he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. His record of indiscipline includes nonjudicial punishment for possession of marijuana, AWOL, and several court-martial charges for offenses that include disobeying lawful orders and disrespect toward his superior noncommissioned officer. Based on his record of indiscipline, his overall record of service did not support the issuance of a general discharge by the separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020428
General orders show the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (2nd Award) with "V" Device and Army Commendation Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 14 June 1966 through 13 June 1969 and correct his DD Form 214 to show this medal. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020431
The ABCMR should grant the applicant's request because: * his record overwhelming shows he met the necessary requirement to certify to take Boards in question as previously stated and to graduate from the Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program * the applicant met the training requirement of having attended sufficient training days during the fifth and final year of residency from 1 July 2010 through 30 June 2011 * the CG's order * violated due process of law under the fifth amendment and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020432
The unit commander advised the applicant of his rights to consult with legal counsel, to submit written statements in his own behalf, and to obtain copies of documents that would be sent to the separation authority supporting the proposed separation action. On the same date, his unit commander recommended that he be separated from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13 for unsatisfactory performance. The applicant's separation physical does not show he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020434
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 15 October 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120020434 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing she was authorized HPOIP for the period 12 October 2011 through 11 October 2012, and b. paying her all back pay and allowances due as a result of this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020438
Upon completion of her 35P (Persian Farsi Cryptologic Linguist) MOS training she should have received a $10,000 incentive bonus. According to the memorandum, she was not serving in the bonus MOS of 35W (Electronic Warfare/Signal Intelligence Recruit) and did not become duty MOS qualified (DMOSQ) within a 24-month period. Although she enlisted for a bonus in MOS 35W, that MOS is only a placeholder MOS that converts to MOS 35N or 35P upon completion of all training.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020444
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 May 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120020444 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. While the applicant's desire to change his DD Form 214 to reflect his middle name as it is shown on his birth certificate is understood, the available evidence shows he entered, served, and was separated from active duty under the middle name shown on his DD Form 214 and all other documents in his AMHRR. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020445
She provided the ORARNG with all documents that were requested of her to get the bonus and HPLR and she signed the contract. The applicant provides: * Letter, dated 23 October 2012, from the Office of the Inspector General, National Guard Bureau (NGB) * Letter, dated 24 October 2012, from the Special Branch recruiter at the time in question * Memorandum, dated 17 November 2006, for Medical Recruiting Battalions * Oaths of Office, dated 24 October 2006 and 14 November 2006 * Incentive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020452
BOARD DATE: 11 June 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120020452 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his undesirable discharge. The available evidence does not show the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020454
The applicant requests removal of a Change of Rater Officer Evaluation Report (OER) he received for the period 16 March 2009 through 8 February 2010 from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). He also stated: a. the period covered on the contested report and rated months were incorrect and should have rated him during the period 27 July 2009 through 8 February 2010 for seven months only and 4 months should have been identified by the appropriate nonrated code; b. the rater and SR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020459
He was charged with one specification of being AWOL from 10 March 1985 through 23 August 1993. On 4 October 1993, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge for the good of the service and directed the issuance of a UOTHC discharge and reduction to pay grade E-1. The evidence of record shows the applicant was charged with being AWOL from 10 March 1985 through 23 August 1993.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020466
The advisory official points out: a. the applicant retired from the ARNG with retired pay prior to approval of his previous SSB results, Senate Confirmation, or promotion to colonel; b. a legal opinion from Headquarters DA, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 to HRC Officer Promotions via email states "The Deputy ASA (M&RA) directed that the practice of granting special boards for "former officers" without directive from the ABCMR be stopped." Additionally, the applicant must have been in an active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020467
Based on the results of the psychiatric evaluation and his continued failure to adapt to military duty, on 11 February 1956, the applicant's immediate commander requested a board of officers be convened under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368 (Enlisted Men - Discharge - Unfitness (Undesirable Habits and Traits of Character)) to determine the applicant's fitness for retention. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020469
On 19 September 1972, consistent with the chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for voluntary discharge for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by a court-martial in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge and be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was discharged under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020471
A statement by a SGT (medical advisor) states he received a fragment wound on 26 July 1972, the wound was cleansed and dressed, and he was then evacuated to the 67th Evacuation Hospital where an X-ray of the wound revealed a small fragment. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support awarding him the Purple Heart and correcting 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020475
The applicant requests that the appropriate medals for his service in Korea be added to his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge). The Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Korea Defense Service Medal to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020477
Therefore, his records should be corrected to show these service bars. The evidence of record also shows he participated in three campaigns during his service in the RVN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 27 August 1965 through 26 August 1968; b. deleting award of the VSM with two bronze service stars and one overseas service bar from his DD Form 214;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020479
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. The available evidence does not show the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020489
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show two awards of the Bronze Star Medal. Department of the Army General Orders Number 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to MACV and its subordinate units during the period 8 February 1962 to 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020492
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show all awards, including the: * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) * Purple Heart (PH) * Air Medal (AM) * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) 2. 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; and, for the first award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020498
The applicant provides: * information paper and Official Statement of Service issued by HRC-St. Louis, dated 29 October 2008 * letter to his Member of Congress from HRC-Indianapolis (formerly the U.S. Army Enlisted Records and Evaluation Center), dated 21 May 2009 * letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), dated 26 April 2010 * newspaper/magazine article from "The Old Ironsides Report," dated 5 November 2003 * Army Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC) Form 249-E (Chronological...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020499
The applicant states he was diagnosed while in the Army with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other medical conditions and he was unable to perform his duties. On 12 May 2006, the applicants commander notified him that he was initiating action to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-17, due to other designated physical or mental conditions. The applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020500
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add his award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. ___________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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020503
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for the issuance of certificates of achievement. Copies of certificates of achievement or memoranda of record stating that a certificate of achievement has been awarded and citing the service recognized will be filed in the individuals personnel file. As the regulation states copies of certificates of achievement are filed in the Soldier's military personnel file; however, there is no provision to list a certificate of achievement on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020512
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. In accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the ABCMR is not empowered to set aside a conviction. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020517
The applicant's DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 12 January 1968, shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-2871." There is no evidence to show the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 15 January 1968 through 15 January 1970; b. amending the SSN entered on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020518
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows during his assignment to the RVN his unit was awarded: a. the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation based on Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 3, dated 1970, for the period 1 September 1968 through 28 July 1969; and a second award based on DAGO Number 53, dated 1970, for the period 29 July 1969 through 17 November 1970; and b. the RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020520
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was deployed overseas in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It states for item 18, for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, enter the statement "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD - YYYYMMDD)." Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020524
On 29 June 1983, he was notified by his immediate commander that separation action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct pattern of misconduct. On 15 July 1983, the applicant's immediate commander recommended his separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct pattern of misconduct, with a general discharge. On 9 August 1983, the separation authority approved his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020525
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 June 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120020525 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As a result of the correction to the FSM's DOE, evidence shows the FSM entered service on 22 September 1960 and was relieved from active duty on 1 June 1964 (a total period of 3 years, 8 months, and 11 days).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020526
His records do not contain orders awarding him the Bronze Star Medal. There is no evidence in the available record that shows the FSM was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020528
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 award of a Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) and Valorous Unit Award (VUA). Units based in the continental United States are excluded from this award, as are other units outside the area of operations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020530
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. In his request for discharge he stated he had been in the service for about 31 months and he just didn't know how he took all of the "sh**" he had since he had been in Army. There is no evidence in the available record to substantiate the applicant's contention that he was told his discharge would be upgraded to honorable after a period of time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020541
There is no evidence of record that shows he was injured or wounded as a result of hostile action or that he was awarded the Purple Heart. His available service medical records show he listed a shrapnel wound in December 1969 and the military medical doctor found evidence of a scar on his right forearm. In the absence of orders or other additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and treated for those wounds, there is an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020544
Additionally, appendix V of U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provides that during the Vietnam era the Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded only to enlisted individuals who held and served in MOS 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 11G, or 11H. With respect to award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, the evidence of record shows that the applicant was trained in and awarded an engineer MOS following completion of training and served in that MOS in an engineer battalion in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020558
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 the correct dates of his deployment to Iraq. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Iraq during the Iraqi Governance and the National Resolution campaigns.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020560
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant provides insufficient evidence that would entitle him to award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020561
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. b. item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in Vietnam from 24 April 1967 through 23 April 1968. c. item 38 (Record of Assignments) while serving in Vietnam he was assigned to: * K Troop, 3d Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment from 22 May...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020571
A review of the applicants official records and the Vietnam Casualty Listing failed to show any evidence of the applicant being wounded as a result of enemy action or being treated for any such wounds. Accordingly, it should be added to his DD Form 214 at this time. He was also awarded the Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award) and is entitled to have these awards added to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020572
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request for removal of the DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report) for the period 5 June 2005 23 May 2006 (hereafter referred to as the contested OER) from his military record and promotion to the rank of major (MAJ/O-4). d. In Part V (Performance and Potential Evaluation (Rater)) shows in: (1) Part Va Evaluate the Rated Officer's Performance During the Rating Period and His/Her Potential for Promotion) the rater placed an "X" in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020576
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. His DD Form 214 currently lists the Kuwait Liberation Medal with no clear indication of who issued or awarded it. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020577
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 7 January 2006 * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings, dated 29 March 2012 * DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement) * CAB orders * Excerpts from Army Regulation 600-8-22 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), as amended by Military Personnel Message 08-190, states the CIB may be awarded to an infantryman...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020583
Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20110002329, on 20 October 2011. Army Regulation 600-8-24 (Officer Transfers and Discharges) states an officer will normally receive an honorable characterization of service when the quality of the officer's service has met the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020584
The applicant states he submitted an application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) in 2009. On 8 November 2007, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 and directed his reduction to the lowest enlisted grade (if applicable) with the issuance of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Here, the applicant's AWOL and deserter status clearly established that a discharge under other than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020585
The applicant requests that his latest DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his rank as captain (CPT) and his pay grade as O-3. There is no evidence that he served in an active duty status and was issued a DD Form 214 after this date. Army Regulation 635-5 provides that the DD Form 214 is a record of active service at the time of release, retirement or discharge from the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020587
The applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) on 6 April 1967 in conjunction with his induction into the Army of the United States (AUS) wherein he listed his SSN with the last digit as "8." His records also contain several orders that show his SSN with the last digit as "9." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his SSN with the last digit as "8" upon his induction into the AUS.