ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001814
On 15 June 1981, he consulted with legal counsel and voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10 due to charges being preferred against him under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) which authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001815
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal vice the Afghanistan Campaign Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members who have served in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Therefore, it would be appropriate to remove the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with campaign star from her DD Form 214 and replace it with the Iraq...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001817
The file copy of the DA Form 2-1 shows: a. advancement to PV2, E-2, effective 26 November 1975; and reduction to PV1, E-1, effective 3 September 1976; b. two periods of AWOL: 7 June 1976 through 1 August 1976, marked as dropped from the rolls (DFR), and 6 January 1977 through 23 January 1977, marked as AWOL. The record does not contain and the applicant has not provided any documentation to show she was advanced to E-2 a second time. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001818
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record is void of any entries or documents corroborating his claim that he was wounded in action in the RVN or that show he was ever treated for a combat-related wound by medical personnel while serving in the RVN. The applicant's record is void of any documents or orders indicating he was ever recommended for or awarded the AM by proper authority during his active duty tenure and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001822
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his race as Black American (interpreted as Negroid) and his hair as brown. The applicant's available military record shows his race as both Caucasian and Negroid. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001825
Army Regulation 635-5-1 provides that a separation code of JKK will be assigned to enlisted personnel separated from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2), due to misconduct. The applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2) for misconduct due to abuse of illegal drugs and was properly assigned a separation code of JKK and an RE code of 4 in accordance with the applicable regulations. Inasmuch...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001827
The letter indicated that, at the time of retirement, she would be enrolled in Option C unless written correspondence signed by the applicant and her spouse before a notary or retirement services officer was received. Three options are available: (A) elect to decline enrollment and choose at age 60 whether to start SBP participation; (B) elect that a beneficiary receive an annuity if they die before age 60 but delay payment of it until the date of the member's 60th birthday; (C) elect that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001830
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSN ends in XX13 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected. 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 is shown on his Social Security card. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120001830 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001832
The letter further states the retirement pay could be restored to him from the date the VA received a request to resume his officer's retirement pay. It had been determined that the applicant was 10-percent disabled at the time he was granted retirement pay and he had 4 years of active service credit computed under section 412, Public Law 351. A Department of the Army Office of the Adjutant General letter to the applicant, dated 18 September 1950, informed him he would continue to receive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001834
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DD Form 214 effective 29 July 1977, shows his SSN as ending in 0211. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant enlisted in the U.S. Army, served on active duty, and was subsequently discharged, all while using the SSN indicated on essentially all documents in his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001835
The applicant states he is requesting award of the Purple Heart for injuries he received resulting from an engagement by hostile forces on 10 April 1971 at the enlisted men's club, Vietnam, during a grenade attack. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart. Notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity, in the absence of documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001837
His records contain a U.S. Army Administration Center (USAAC) Form 170 (Army Reserve Personnel Data Review), dated 1 March 1967, that shows he attempted to have his military records corrected to show his correct SSN. However, the evidence of record shows the SSN of "XXX-X5-XXXX" was used when the FSM enlisted in the RA in 1962 and when he was released from active duty in 1965. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001838
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120001838 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action) showing lateral appointment to CPL, dated 2 July 2008. The evidence of record indicates the applicant held the rank title SPC on the date of his separation, as indicated in the DA Form 199 and separation orders on file in his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001839
The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) he was issued at the time shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by a court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Discharges under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, are voluntary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001842
The applicant states his date of birth is incorrect on his DD Form 214. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Certification of Birth CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Item 9 (Date of Birth) of his DD Form 214 shows his DOB as 21 November 1948.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001844
The applicant requests correction of his records to show the effective date and date of rank (DOR) for his promotion to chief warrant officer three (CW3) as 17 August 2011. As a result, effective 7 January 2011, all initial appointments of WOs and promotion to higher grades, by warrant or commission, will be issued by the President. The delay in the applicant's promotion resulted from a statutory change in the procedures for the promotion of WOs that was mandated by the 2011 NDAA that WOs...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001847
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He states the SSN shown on his DD Form 214 was actually his service number. Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his "SSN" beginning with the number "9."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001849
The applicant states, on two DD Forms 149 (Application for Correction of Military Records), the following corrections are required to his DD Form 214: * include all awards and decorations earned, and issue those awards to him * include his secondary military occupational specialty (MOS) 16C2O (Hercules Missile Fire Control Crewman) * include his security clearance * include his Hercules Missile Fire Control Crewman training 3. Service medals and awards are not issued by the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001851
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120001851 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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 applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001852
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001857
The DD Form 214 shows the applicant was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations-Enlisted Administrative Separations) and that his service was characterized as under other than honorable conditions. The applicant's request to upgrade the characterization and change the reason for his UOTHC discharge has again been carefully considered. The fact the VA has granted service connection for medical conditions the applicant suffered from while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001858
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he received an honorable instead of an uncharacterized characterization of service. He or she will only receive a DD Form 220 (Active Duty Report); and d. RC Soldiers completing initial ADT that results in the award of an MOS even when the active duty period was less than 90 days. Aside from his ADT from September June to August 1996 for which a DD Form 214 was issued, there...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001859
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: a. he never conspired with Major (MAJ) S_____ to defraud the government or provide a false statement to investigation officers; b. he actively testified against MAJ S____ at his court-martial which led to MAJ S____s conviction; c. his contentions with the denial of his appeal by the Department of the Army Suitability and Evaluation Board (DASEB); d. the GOMOR should be removed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001861
The applicant's DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 30 January 1970, and DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 15 May 1970, both show his SSN as "XXX-XX-XXX7." His DD Form 214 lists his rank/grade as SP4/E-4 and his SSN as "XXX-XX-XXX4." The evidence does show that the applicant appeared before a promotion board; however, his records did not contain a promotion standing/order of merit list or orders promoting him to SGT/E-5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001863
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. Records show the applicant completed training and he was awarded MOS 11B2P. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001864
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A copy of this decisional document, along with the application and the supporting evidence provided, which shows his date of birth as 31 May on his birth certificate, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File. _______ _ _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 | 20120001866
Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) provides the specific authorities and reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. The applicant contends, in effect, that his DD Form 214 should be changed to show an RE code that would permit him to reenter the military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing on his DD Form 214 his RE code as 2B.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001871
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001874
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001877
The applicant requests: * removal of one DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period 12 June 2006 through 20 January 2007 from his official military personnel file (OMPF) * promotion reconsideration for lieutenant colonel (LTC) by a special selection board (SSB) 2. He is requesting reconsideration for promotion to LTC based on the promotion board having viewed his file with two OER's for the same rating period. Army Regulation 600-8-29 (Officer Promotions), chapter 7,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001878
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120001878 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant was appointed as a WO1 in the ARNG on 2 August 2008 and she completed WOBC on 17 December 2010. NGB issued her Federal recognition orders for promotion to CW2 effective 13 September 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001879
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of: * Army Achievement Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Armed Forces Service Medal * North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal * Driver and Mechanic Badge 2. The applicant provides copies of: * DD Form 214 * Permanent Orders 036-03, Fort Hood, TX, dated 9 February 1999, with manifest * NATO Travel Order, Fort Hood, TX, dated 27...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001880
He provided a letter, dated 9 August 2011, from the NPRC which shows he was authorized award of the NDSM, Driver and Mechanic Badge, Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM), Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, and Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Driver and Mechanic Badge, Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001882
This pamphlet shows the 299th Engineer Battalion, during the applicant's assignment, was cited for award of the Valorous Unit Award for actions during the period 9 May 1969 to 1 July 1969 by Department of the Army General Orders Number 43, dated 1970. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3, paragraph 6d, states that Department of the Army General Orders Number 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001885
On 17 December 2009, he was honorably discharged in the rank of specialist under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 4, for completion of required active service. This table states that RE code 3 will be assigned when a Soldier's record indicates (for current enlistment period) that: * he/she is ineligible for or otherwise denied immediate reenlistment * has a declination of continued service statement; has (not met) grade and service criteria in Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001886
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 20 November 2011, to show his name as R _ _ _ _ _V _ _ _ _ _, M _ _ _ _ _ ANG _ _. He also requests correction of his component to show "Retired." His DD Form 214 shows his name as it is recorded on his enlistment contract dated 13 January 2010.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001889
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) (1st Award), an upgrade of at least one Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) to the Bronze Star Medal (BSM), and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add all authorized awards 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001891
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 applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. Although the applicant provided a birth certificate from the Republic of Honduras which indicates his DOB as 20 March 1945, his military records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001892
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 28 September 1992, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, with issuance of a general discharge. His contentions were carefully considered; however, based on the available evidence, there is no basis for upgrading his discharge from a general discharge to a fully honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001893
The applicant states: * He served 18 months in Vietnam from April 1970 to November 1971 * His DD Form 214 does not reflect any Vietnam awards * It had to be an administrative error at the time of his separation 3. His DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this unit award. _______ _ __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 | 20120001895
The applicant's evidence shows: a. in an U.S. Air Force record authority for award of the KSM based on Air Force Regulation 900-10; b. in a letter dated September 1973, that he, as a civilian, was recognized by the Republic of Korea government for his service in restoring and preserving their freedom and independence; c. in a DA Form 1577, dated 18 September 1986, that he was authorized the NDSM, KSM, and UNSM; and d. in a DA Form 1577, dated 24 December 1987, that he was authorized the UNSM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001900
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 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. The evidence of record confirms the applicant received excellent conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001901
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. His WD AGO Form 53-55 shows in: * Item 6 (Organization) he was assigned to Company K, 475th Infantry Regiment * Item 31 (Military Qualification and Date) the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (awarded in April 1943), Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Carbine Bar (awarded in February 1944) and Combat Infantryman Badge (awarded in June 1945) * Item 32 (Battles and Campaigns) he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001902
There are three requirements for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge: 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, there is no evidence in the available records and he did not submit any evidence that shows he held an infantry MOS and participated in active ground combat while assigned to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001904
While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicants failure to timely file. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicant clearly served in Korea and is eligible to receive the Korea Defense Service Medal. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001905
The applicant requests correction of item 15 (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show 21 December 1976 instead of 26 January 1977. His record contains a DD Form 4 (Enlistment or Reenlistment Agreement Armed Forces of the United States) which shows the following information: * Section II (Agreements) * he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 22 December 1976 for a period of 6 years * the additional details of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001906
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Purple Heart. On 6 October 2011, the applicant was notified that he was being recommended for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14-12c, for misconduct commission of a serious offense. The applicant's records show he was counseled on at least eight separate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001912
Therefore, he became eligible for promotion to 1LT as of 20 February 2010. b. in accordance with National Guard Regulation (NGR) 600-100, paragraph 2-2, "the effective date of Federal recognition for original appointment is the date on which the commissioned officer executes the oath of office in the State." Based on the applicable law and regulation, the FSM is entitled to have Federal Recognition Order Number 196 AR, dated 24 August 2011, amended to show the effective date of permanent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001915
The applicant's complete military record is not available to the Board for review. In order to be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal, the enlisted member must have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. He reentered military service on 12 December 1945, and he was honorably discharged on 12 November 1948, a period of 2 years and 11 months of consecutive active service; however, his complete service records are unavailable and therefore it is impossible to ascertain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001920
The applicant requests his record be corrected to show he has no disability. The record confirms the applicant was separated from a USAR active status and transferred to the Retired Reserve on 29 April 1994 based on being medically disqualified for retention. As a result, absent any evidence of error or injustice in his separation or confirming an improper disability determination was made, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support granting the requested relief.