ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020590
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 2 August 2005 to show in: * item 12f (Foreign Service), the foreign service she completed during her period of active duty service ending 27 September 1992 * item 18 (Remarks) service in Southwest Asia from 19 March to 30 October 2003 2. She provides: * DD Forms 214 for periods ending 27 September 1992 and 2 August 2005 * Air Force (AF) Form 3899 (Aeromedical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020591
His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) created upon his entry on active duty shows his SSN with the last two digits as "34." He authenticated this form by placing his signature in the appropriate block on 25 November 1983 and when he reviewed the form on 25 September 1985. The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his SSN with the last two digits as "34" upon his enlistment in the USAR and his entry into the RA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020595
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected by adding his award of the Purple Heart and deleting the award of the Parachutist Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020598
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests his military records be corrected to show he elected to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) prior to retirement. There is no evidence of record which shows the FSM elected SBP prior to his retirement. Although the FSM retired in 1968, there is no evidence to show he enrolled in the SBP when it was established in 1972.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020611
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time does not show he was awarded the Purple Heart. The applicant's record is void of documentation showing he was wounded or that he was awarded the Purple Heart. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant was a patient at the Medical Holding Company, U.S. Army Hospital in Camp Zama, Japan during his period of service in Vietnam; however, his record does not show and the applicant has not provided documentary evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020613
The applicant states that alcoholism was the reason for his discharge. There is no indication in his records that he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Regulatory guidance, in effect at the time, stated that if an individual was discharged for misconduct, an under other than honorable conditions discharge was normally considered appropriate; nonetheless, his commander recommended he be issued a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020628
The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and that he is entitled to wear one bronze service star on the service medal for his participation in the New Guinea campaign. Therefore, the Board requests that the ARBA CMD administratively correct the records of the individual concerned by adding the World War II Victory Medal and one bronze service star for wear on his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020635
The applicant states he was told his DA Form 1059 was marked, "Marginally Achieved Course Standards" because he failed to meet height and weight standards according to Army Regulation 600-9 (The Army Weight Control Program). Soldiers who failed to meet the body fat standards of Army Regulation 600-9 would be considered an academic course graduate, but item 11c of their DA Form 1059 would be marked "Marginally Achieved Course Standards" and item 14 would be marked "Failed to Meet Body Fat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020637
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against and enemy or as a result of hostile action. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. His record is void of any medical records to show he was wounded as a result of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020638
Counsel requests, in effect, reconsideration of his request to affirm his upgraded discharge by the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) on 23 June 1977, under the Department of Defense (DOD) Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP) so he can receive veterans' benefits. In the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, this program, known as the DOD SDRP, required that a discharge upgrade to either honorable or general be issued in the case of any individual who had either completed a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020640
Adjustment of his date of rank (DOR) to major (O-4) to 17 July 2003. c. ARNG promotion to lieutenant colonel (O-5), year group 2009. d. Waivers of military education requirements for O-5 promotion. On 21 February 2007, the applicant was notified he had been selected for promotion to major by an SSB with a promotion eligibility date of 17 July 2003. Revoking his discharge from the ARNG and as a Reserve of the Army, dated 1 February 2004. b.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020642
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her proper military occupational specialty (MOS) codes, all of her military training, and a complete list of her awards. The applicant's DA Form 2-1 shows in: a. item 6 (MOS): * PMOS 72E1P, Telecommunications Control Operator, 3 October 1983 * SMOS 71L1O, Administrative Specialist, 8 August 1985 b. item 9 (Awards, Decorations, and Campaigns): * Army Service Ribbon *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020647
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. Accordingly, she was honorably discharged on 10 July 2006 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-11, due to having failed medical/physical procurement standards. The applicant was issued the proper separation authority and narrative reason...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020648
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his award of the Combat Medical Badge (CMB). He completed 4 years of active service with no lost time. Although he did not provide the accompanying orders and his records do not contain such orders, the evidence of record shows he held a medical MOS, twice served in combat, and he was assigned to a medical unit of company or smaller size that is organic to an infantry unit of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020650
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Drill Sergeant Identification Badge and completion of Drill Sergeant School. The applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) does not contain a DD Form 214 showing his period of active duty service from 8 October 1969 through 19 January 1978. However, there is no available DD Form 214 that shows he completed the Drill Sergeant School in 1974.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020651
However, periods of active duty that do not meet the eligibility requirement for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal may be used for award of the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal. A recent change states enlisted Soldiers ordered to active duty for 365 days or more will be awarded the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal if they complete 2 of the 3 years of qualifying service requirement, retroactive to 11 September 2001. b. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020653
The applicant requests correction of her WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show her date of birth (DOB) as 12 November 1920 instead of 13 November 1920. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's record is void of her enlistment document that shows the DOB she recorded upon her entry into military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020654
c. The applicant was being considered for elimination from military service for fraudulent entry under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct). His service records do not indicate he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence of record shows the applicant entered active service on 19 March 1968 and was discharged on 26 February 1969, a period of 11...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020655
The applicant states, in effect, that although she was pending a medical evaluation board (MEB), she was denied reenlistment based on outstanding assault charges. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * State of North Carolina, Dismissal Notice of Reinstatement, dated 4 September 2012 * VA Service Connected Compensation Decision, dated 16 October 2012 * VA Rating Decision, dated 24 September 2012 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020656
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. 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. On 22 March 1982, his immediate commander advised him that he intended to initiate action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of paragraph...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020657
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 August 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120020657 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, an adjustment of his date of rank (DOR) to major to 5 June 2005. During the processing of this case an advisory opinion was obtained from an official at HRC who states the action for resolution of this case falls within their area of responsibility.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020660
On 30 December 1982, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, by reason of alcohol abuse - rehabilitation failure, with a general discharge. His continued alcohol abuse while enrolled in the ADAPCP and his failure to complete the program clearly show he did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to: a. being...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020662
Title 37, United States Code - Armed Forces, section 308j(b), states the Secretary concerned may pay an accession bonus under this section to an eligible person who enters into an agreement with the Secretary to (A) accept an appointment as an officer in the armed forces, and (B) to serve in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve in a skill designated under paragraph (2) for a period specified in the agreement. Evidence of record shows the applicant was appointed as an officer on 19...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020663
The applicant states: * he would like to know why he was not awarded the AGCM * he entered the U.S. Army on 15 August 1968 * he completed 3 years of active duty during wartime with exemplary conduct * he was given an honorable discharge for completing his 3-year contract * he would like to be able to wear the AGCM 3. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the AGCM was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020666
On 13 August 1973, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 and directed that he be issued a General Discharge Certificate. The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 with a character of service as under honorable conditions (general). The discharge proceedings were conducted in accordance with law and regulations applicable at the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020668
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her records to show she had the condition of major depressive disorder at the time of her discharge in 2003. e. The applicant has provided insufficient evidence that the condition of depressive disorder was unfitting at the time of her separation from the military in 2003.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020669
Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service, in lieu of trial by court-martial, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charge against him, or to a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. When...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020670
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. Although evidence shows he served in Germany between 9 May 1945 and 2 October 1990, there is no evidence that shows he served in Berlin, Germany during a qualifying period of service for this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020672
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120020672 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. A Walter Reed Army Medical Center letter, subject: Entitlement to Pay and Allowances, dated 5 August 1987, stated the applicant was authorized pay and allowances due to medical authority having indicated he was unable to perform normal military duty from 18 July to 28 October 1987. Orders D9-10, issued by the U.S. Army Military Personnel Center, dated 14 January 1988,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020673
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military pay record confirms he received HFP/IDP and CZTE for the period 6 April 2003 through 16 March 2004 for service in Kuwait/Iraq. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct item 12f of his DD Form 214 to show 11 months and 11 days and to correct item 18 of his DD Form 214 to show he served in Kuwait/Iraq from 6 April 2003 through 16 March 2004.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020674
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. SPN codes, in effect at the time, were issued to all discharging military personnel. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 with the appropriate SPN code.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020677
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, the record does contain a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations-Enlisted Personnel), in lieu of trial by court-martial. Although an honorable discharge (HD) or general discharge (GD) is authorized, a UOTHC discharge is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020679
The applicant requests his military records be corrected by canceling his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) participation for spouse coverage. The applicant states: * SBP and Reserve Component SBP (RCSBP) deductions should not be withheld from his military retirement * it was his understanding when he divorced Betty and he got confirmation that spousal SBP had stopped that was all he had to do * when he remarried in 2001, he assumed that if they wanted SBP that he had to request it * his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020680
There is no evidence in the applicant's records and the applicant provided no evidence to show he had taken action to transfer benefits to his spouse prior to leaving military service. The available evidence shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer his educational benefits under the TEB prior to retirement, but he did not do so. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020681
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's AMHRR confirms the SSN that the applicant claims is correct is the same SSN identified upon his entry on active duty and listed on the majority of all documents on file. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the current SSN entry in item 3 of his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the SSN as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020683
His military records are void of any orders or documents that indicate he was recommended for or awarded the CIB while serving in Vietnam or at any other time during his military service. In addition, the evidence of record fails to show the applicant was awarded the CIB. ____________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 | 20120020685
The applicant states the LOD investigation was not done in accordance with Army Regulations (AR) 600-8-4 and 15-6 in that it did not take into account the FSM's mental state at the time of his death. COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 19 December 2011, the applicant notified the FSM's son via the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC), that after careful review of the LOD investigation, a final determination was made that the FSM's death was "Not in Line of Duty" at the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020690
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 22 October 1985 as follows: * item 1 (Name) to show his name as "L____ M____ L____, Jr." * item 18 (Remarks) to delete the statement "AMOUNT OF DISABILITY/READJUSTMENT PAY: $13,452.60" * item 28 (Narrative Reason for Separation) to show "PHYSICAL DISABILITY" vice "PHYSICAL DISABILITY WITH SEVERANCE PAY" 2. His DA Form 3340 (Request for RA Reenlistment or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020694
On 4 June 1970, he was appointed as a Reserve commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) in the rank of MAJ. (2) An audit of the applicant's military record shows he completed 18 years, 8 months, and 10 days of qualifying service for retirement; therefore, he is not eligible for retirement benefits. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence to show he performed any additional active service to attain 20 years of qualifying service necessary to receive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020701
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 September 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120020701 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the 89 days she completed under Title 10 orders. The available evidence shows the applicant received properly-constituted DD Forms 214 for her periods of active service from 12 November 2007 to 8 September 2009 and from 28 October 2011 to 21 September 2012.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020702
The PEB determined that her other diagnosed conditions were not unfitting. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge, or retirement, may be sufficient to qualify the individual for VA benefits based on an evaluation by that agency. The evidence in this case suggests that the applicant's disabilities were properly rated in accordance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020707
On 10 January 1985, he consulted with counsel and 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. On 5 March 1985, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020711
The applicant requests, in effect, retroactive payment of Board Certification Pay (BCP) for the period 24 July 2011 to 23 July 2012. Once board certified, he is entitled to receive BCP in the amount of $2,500.00 per year. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he requested and was granted BCP for the period 24 July 2011 to 23 July 2012, b. directing DFAS to audit his pay record, and c. paying him all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020716
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. In the absence of documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and treated for those wounds, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis for awarding him the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020718
Orders Number D032-32, dated 25 January 2010, issued by the USAPDA, removed the applicant from the TDRL and permanently retired her due to physical disability with a 50% disability rating. Army Regulation 601-210 further states that individuals who have been permanently retired by reason of physical disability may not receive a waiver to reenlist. She provides insufficient evidence to show she was not medically unfit for retention at the time she was placed on the TDRL or at the time she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020721
On 8 January 1991, he was issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that amended his DD Form 214 as follows: * deleted from item 26 the Vietnam Service Medal and added the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and the Air Medal with Numeral 2 * added to item 28, the entry 54th Transportation Company,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020722
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020729
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 June 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120020729 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020731
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Counsel requests that the applicants general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. Counsel states the applicant served in Iraq and Afghanistan and he had medical issues which included PTSD and chemical dependency.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020747
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his status in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) from 8 September 2002 through 13 February 2005, in effect: * item 6 (Reserve Obligation Termination Date) to show "2005 02 13" * item 9 (Command to Which Transferred) to show he was transferred to the USAR IRR 2. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 1-35, states Soldiers with a remaining military service...