ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020903
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows in: a. The evidence of record shows: a. general orders awarded the applicant the Air Medal; b. the applicant qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and he served in five campaigns during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 24 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 14 April 1972 the Vietnam Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020905
The applicant, the former spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his record to show entitlement to the former spouse Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity. At the time of his retirement the applicant and the FSM had completed a DA Form 4240 (Data for Payment of Retired Army Personnel). At this time the FSM elected SBP full spouse only coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020912
Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as 449-XX-XXXX. In light of this evidence, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show the SSN shown on his Social Security card. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by replacing the SSN listed on his DD Form 214 with the SSN shown on his Social Security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020925
In the statement, his company commander stated he had been counseled for his alcohol consumption, but he never received counseling. In a letter, dated 26 January 1967, the applicant's company commander requested disciplinary action be taken against the applicant under the provisions of Article 15, UCMJ, for failing to report to the Wire Station due to the amount of alcoholic beverages he consumed during the night. Therefore, his DD Form 214 shows the appropriate rank/grade of SP4/E-4 and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020930
The applicant enlisted in the MAARNG for 8 years on 26 April 2008. In connection with this enlistment, he completed several forms as follows: a. DD Form 1966/4 (Record of Military Processing), wherein he agreed to complete 6 years in the Selected Reserve with the 772nd Military Police Company in MOS 31B. He agreed to serve for 6 years in the critical MOS of 31B and in a Military Police unit in exchange for a $20,000 enlistment bonus to be paid in two installments, the first upon completion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020936
The applicant's military record shows he was appointed in the U.S. Army Reserve, as a warrant officer (WO) one, on 12 September 2008, with prior enlisted service. He stated the applicant's actions after being removed from SERE due to a medical condition were inconsistent with what was expected of an officer and an aviator. His battalion commander stated he (the applicant) was in direct violation of the ROE for the SERE course and the instructions he received from the SERE cadre.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020938
In his letter he details how, in the case which substantiated an allegation of trainee abuse while he was a DS, he was not afforded an opportunity to address the allegations during the investigation due to a violation of his due-process rights by the FHIG Office. Simply stated, he was directed by the chain of command to conduct the PT on those fields. IG's who conduct investigations or investigative inquiries obtain evidence to determine if the allegations are "substantiated" or "not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020945
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in item 26 (Separation Code) something other than "JFM" and in item 27 (Reentry (RE) Code) something other than "3." There is no evidence in his available records and the applicant hasn't provided any evidence (i.e., his service medical records) that shows he was injured while serving on active duty. On 3 June 2009, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020952
He was placed in the Retired Reserve after being twice non-selected for promotion to LTC only 4 years after being promoted to MAJ. Army Regulation 135-155 (Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers other Than General Officers) specifies that MAJ to LTC mandatory boards occur when an officer reaches 7 years TIG. d. ABCMR Docket Number AR20060014854, dated 17 January 2007, pertaining to his selection to MAJ by the SSB 2005SS12R7 adjourning on 4 November 2005 indicates the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020954
The applicant requests, in effect: * adjustment of initial effective date of appointment and date of rank (DOR) to warrant officer one (WO) from 19 June 2012 to 31 July 2010 * promotion to chief warrant officer two (CW2) * restoration of back pay and allowances 2. Furthermore, had the applicant's Federal recognition date been correct, he would have been promoted to CW2 effective 31 July 2012, the date he met the 2-years time in grade requirements. Contrary to the NGB's advisory opinion,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020960
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his home of record (HOR) as San Antonio, Texas (TX) instead of Florence, Arizona (AZ). He applicant states he enlisted in AZ, but he was a citizen of TX at the time of entry in the Army. The evidence of record shows the applicant's HOR was Florence, AZ, and the place of enlistment was Phoenix, AZ, at the time of his enlistment in the DEP and RA on 26 April and 5 June 2008, respectively.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020961
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). With respect to the Combat Action Badge: a. Paragraph 2-5 of Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), the regulation under which this Board operates, states the Board will not consider any application if it determines that the applicant has not exhausted all available administrative remedies. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) prescribes Army policy, criteria,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020966
As Interim Director, ARFPD, he became the requesting/approving authority for ARFPD contract action. During his time as Director, the ARFPD entered into an unwritten/unapproved contract with O----y for various services and he failed in his duties as the requesting/approving authority. On 28 June 2011, BG WTG reviewed the applicant's response to the GOMOR and, after consideration of the nature of the applicant's misconduct and his response, he directed the GOMOR and associated documents be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020967
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This regulation provides that the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service. The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his DOB as 24 August 1940 upon enlistment in the Regular Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020978
DOD policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants individual pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and document accordingly and maintain records for individuals who receive supplemental educational assistance under Public Law 110-252, section 3316. The evidence shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer his unused education benefits under the TEB provision of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020989
His Army Military Human Resource Record (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF)) is void of documentation showing a medical board reviewed his record for the purpose of determining his sanity or that he appeared before such a board. General Court-Martial Order Number 697, issued by the USACA, Fort Riley, dated 30 September 1986, states that Article 71(c) having been complied with, the bad conduct discharge will be executed. His conviction and sentence by general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020993
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) shows his first name as Lynne, his DOB as 19 September 1946, and the last digit of his selective service number as "3." He has provided insufficient evidence to support his contention that the selective service number shown on his DD Form 214 is incorrect.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020995
A drill instructor stepped on his leg to flatten it and the applicant told him the leg was injured and hurt. e. While in AIT, he had another leg injury when a tire fell on his leg. The evidence of record confirms that on 16 December 1982 an EPSBD found the applicant's condition of left thigh pain existed prior to his entry into military service and recommended he be discharged for failing to meet medical procurement standards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120020997
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 8 December 1972, after consulting with counsel, the applicant requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. Although his discharge was upgraded to general under honorable conditions under the provisions of Public Law 95-126, Department of Defense,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021005
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * award of the Bronze Star Medal and Afghanistan Campaign Medal * overseas combat service 2. His DD Form 214 currently shows he was awarded the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two campaign stars indicating he participated in two campaigns. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting award...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021006
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Combat Action Badge (CAB). The request he now submits to the board contains two eyewitness statements prepared more than 2 years after the incident that place the applicant anywhere from 100 to 150 meters from the impact or blast.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021008
The applicant states he could not submit his promotion packet for CPT until the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) had finalized his DOR to first lieutenant (1LT). Without question, the failure to timely process the applicant's earlier correction for Federal recognition resulted in a delay in the processing of his appointment as a CPT. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State ARNG records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021011
The Defense Finance and Accounting System (DFAS) provided a copy of a DD Form 1883 (SBP Election Certificate), dated 28 December 1994, which shows in Section II (Marital/Dependency Status) the applicant indicated he was married and had dependent children and elected SBP coverage for "children only," Option C (Immediate Coverage). DFAS also provided a copy of a DD Form 2656, dated 28 July 2011, wherein the applicant listed his status as "married" with no dependent children. In Section XI...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021017
While the applicant's service in Vietnam in an infantry MOS is not in question, there is no evidence in his records and he did not provide any evidence that shows he was personally present and under hostile fire while his unit was actively engaged in ground combat with the enemy. Regrettably, in the absence of evidence that conclusively shows he actively participated in ground combat, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. _______ _...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021018
The applicant requests cancellation of the recoupment of his Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) Officer Accession Bonus (OAB). Section V - Termination states, "I understand that my SLRP eligibility will be terminated if I accept a commission as an officer or an appointment as a warrant officer." The applicant provides no evidence nor does his record contain evidence to corroborate his claim that he was assured by military personnel that he was entitled to an OAB while simultaneously...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021023
The applicant requests correction of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) by removing a DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER)) for the period 1 February through 10 April 2008. He requested correction of the following administrative errors: * Spelling of his last name in Part I, blocks a (Name) and l (Rated NCO's Email Address) was missing two letters * Date of reviewer's signature was after that of the rater and senior rater * Through date of report...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021027
On 29 July 2011, an MEB convened and, after consideration of clinical records, laboratory findings, and physical examinations, the MEB found the applicant was diagnosed with: Diagnosis Met Retention Standards Did Not Meet Retention Standards 1. There is insufficient evidence in the available records and in the examiner's report that indicates the applicant was unfit for a behavioral health diagnosis at the time of her separation. Based upon the existing military medical and performance...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021030
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 24 July 1969 to show: * award of the Army Commendation Medal * his blood group as "B" instead of "A" 2. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), then in effect, stated that a service member's blood group from the Immunization Record (Standard Form 601) or the Enlisted Qualification Record (DA Form 20) was to be entered in Item 30 of the DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021039
The applicant states that after obtaining her board certification in dermatology, dated 28 July 2011, she never began receiving monthly BCP. An advisory opinion was obtained from the Office of the Surgeon General (OTSG) on 11 February 2013 in the processing of this case. Requests for BCP are initiated by the officer through the supporting Human Resources office.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021040
The applicant requests remission/cancellation of his reenlistment bonus recoupment action. The applicant states: * in May 2012, he requested transfer to the Inactive National Guard (ING) due to hardship reasons * his request was approved and he was informed that he would not be liable for anything going forward after turning in his Table of Allowances (TA) 50 equipment * he served his State and country proudly for almost 10 years with deployments to Fort Polk, LA, and Afghanistan; he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021041
He states he received a shrapnel injury during combat against enemy forces in Vietnam. 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. ___________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 | 20120021044
There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. The Purple Heart requires evidence to verify: * the wound was the result of hostile action * treatment of the wound by medical personnel * documentation of the wound in official records 2. There is insufficient evidence in the available record that shows the applicant was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021046
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 July 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120021046 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He states: a. he served on the Korean Peninsula from April 1987 to April 1988 and from June 1991 to April 1994. b. the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) News Release Number 088-04, dated 9 February 2004, states the period of eligibility for award of the KDSM is 28 July 1954 to a future date to be determined by the Secretary of Defense. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021047
The applicant states: I believe the narrative discharge of "disability existed prior to service," item 28 of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release from Active Duty)) is incorrect because of the lack of evidence and the presence of contradicting evidence at the time of the rating from the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). Studies have shown that 5-10 percent of patients seeing a spine specialist for low back pain will have either a spondylolysis or isthmic spondylolisthesis. The PEB did...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021048
The applicant requests correction of her record to show a waiver was granted for the recoupment of her non-prior service enlistment bonus (NPSEB). The applicant contends that her military record should be corrected to show the recoupment of her NPSEB was waived because she had to move with her husband to Arizona. The available evidence clearly shows the applicant enlisted in the NJARNG for training in a critical skill MOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021049
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. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army acting through the ABCMR. A copy of this decisional document will...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021051
The applicant requests, in effect, promotion to the rank of lieutenant colonel (LTC) or consideration by a special selection board (SSB) for promotion to the rank of LTC. She also states she would like the promotion to LTC because there was no valid reason for her not being promoted and she intends to transfer from the Retired Reserve in 2013 and serve as a Judge Advocate in the rank of LTC. Accordingly, there appears to be no basis to grant her request for promotion to the rank of LTC or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021053
The applicant requests correction of his date of rank (DOR) to chief warrant officer two (CW2) from 17 October 2012 to 29 June 2012. The applicant states his CW2 promotion packet was boarded by the State Federal Recognition Board (FRB) on 31 March 2012. The evidence of record shows the applicant was appointed as a WO in the ARNG on 29 June 2010 and he completed WOBC on 5 November 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021055
Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 25, dated 8 June 2001, shows the 4th Battalion, 503rd Infantry was cited for award of the VUA for extraordinary heroism during the period 30 January to 31 January 1968. This pamphlet shows the units to which the applicant was assigned were cited for award of the: * Presidential Unit Citation for the period 6 November through 23 November 1967 by DAGO Number 42, dated 1969 (4th Battalion, 503d Infantry) * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021057
The applicant requests correction of items 4a (Grade, Rate, or Rank) and 4b (Pay Grade) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show sergeant (SGT)/E-5. The applicant provides: * promotion orders * Certificate of Promotion * leave and earnings statement (LES) * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His promotion orders showing he was promoted to SGT effective 1 September 2012 and his September 2012 LES showing his pay grade as E-5 are accepted as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021059
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 service was characterized as honorable versus "uncharacterized." On 14 May 2010, he was discharged from the ARNG with an "uncharacterized" discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021062
c. A 15 January 2011 DFAS letter to the applicant stating that they could not process his SBP request because a complete copy of the final divorce decree signed and dated by a judge was missing. The letter further relates that the applicant's former spouse is no longer eligible for his SBP coverage since an election was never made within the one-year deadline of his divorce. The applicant states that neither he nor his former spouse took any action related to his SBP beneficiary status...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021067
The OIC's memorandum, dated 19 May 2012, states: * she has a record of receiving the applicant's OAB Addendum on 2 June 2009 via email * at the time he signed the bonus addendum she was newly assigned to an officer procurement position * the loss of the applicant's original bonus addendum was at no fault of the applicant's * he should be granted an ETP and paid his original bonus amount based on good faith completion of the requirements to receive the bonus 6. On 27 August 2012, NGB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021073
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record contains a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 17 January 1967, wherein his middle name is listed as "William." The applicant's record contains a DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 18 January 1967, that shows his middle name as "William."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021075
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Army Superior Unit Award * German Armed Forces Marksmanship Achievement Badge in Bronze 2. The Armed Forces Service Medal may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who, after 1 June 1992, participate or have participated as members of U.S. military units in a U.S. military operation that is deemed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021076
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 the 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. For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021077
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the: a. Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Korea during a qualifying period for entitlement to the Korea Defense Service Medal. In addition, there is no evidence in his record that shows he served in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021078
The applicant's military records are not available for review. The GSA Form 6954 (Certification of Military Service) is a General Service Administration form and is not considered a military record that may be corrected by the Board. While there is sufficient evidence to show the applicant served on active duty as an officer candidate from 8 January to 7 April 1943, there is no separation document in the available records to show his service during that period and given that his records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021079
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record is void of documentation showing he was recommended for or awarded the BSM. _______ _ _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 | 20120021080
The applicant states the Silver Star should be added to his father's record of discharge. Although the applicant provided his father's DD Form 214, the FSM's record contains a WD AGO Form 53-55 for the period in which the Silver Star was awarded. Regulations in effect at the time of issuing the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 and subsequent DD Form 214 stated to list the awards and decorations awarded or authorized during the period covered by the respective separation documents.