ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021676
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was discharged in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 3-10, as a result of court-martial with a dishonorable discharge. c. Paragraph 3-10 stipulates that a Soldier would be given a dishonorable or a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or a special court-martial and that the appellate review must be completed and affirmed before the sentence is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021679
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any orders or other evidence that shows he served in Vietnam, or that he was wounded in action, or that he was awarded the Purple Heart. There is no evidence of record that shows the applicant served overseas in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021681
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 June 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120021681 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 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 | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021683
Records show he was previously awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. Evidence shows he participated in four campaigns during his Republic of Vietnam service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Air Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214; and b. adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * Air Medal (with numeral 2) * Army Commendation Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021686
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) * Army Good Conduct Medal * Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award) * Army Commendation Medal * Meritorious Service Medal 2. Although his conduct and efficiency ratings can't be determined from the available evidence, given his honorable service, foreign service tour completion, attainment of the rank/grade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021695
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 June 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120021695 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 28 February 1979, he was discharged in accordance with the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 11-2, by reason of court-martial, with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions and issuance of a Bad Conduct Discharge Certificate. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021699
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military and medical records are not available to the Board for review. Notwithstanding his sincerity, in the absence of official documentary evidence to corroborate the events that led to his alleged injury, or additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021701
The evidence of record shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the National Defense Service Medal. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show this award on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to the applicants DD Form 214 the: * National Defense Service Medal * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Carbine Bar * Expert...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021704
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 July 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120021704 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. She states, in effect, she is divorced and she would like her retirement DD Form 214 to reflect her maiden name. Her DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) shows she enlisted using her maiden name.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021706
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he is entitled to the Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (PSEB) he contracted for following his enlistment in the Virginia Army National Guard (VAARNG). This official stated: * the applicant enlisted on 15 November 2008 for a 1 year term with no incentives * on 4 February 2009, the applicant executed a DA Form 4187 to revise his enlistment from 1 year to 6 years and added the PSEB for MOS 63B (91B) * the PSEB Annex states he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021707
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * His social security number (SSN) as "xxx-x8-xxxx" instead of "xxx-x5-xxx" * His place of birth (POB) as "Mena, AR" instead of "Oden, AR" * His awards and decorations to reflect the correct SSN 2. Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows during his service with C Troop, 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021708
She was found unfit due to sleep apnea and knee pain, but she would have like to have had a board review all her illnesses that occurred while serving as a National Guard member. Medical documents show she had twisted, sprained, or otherwise injured her left knee twice while on active duty and once after her enlistment in the GAARNG. This profile also states that she did not need a PEB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021710
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record shows he completed a qualifying period of service for award of the NDSM; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. He contends his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he maintained MOS 112.00 as his SMOS; however, the governing Army regulation at the time allowed for the annotation of the DD Form 214 to show only the PMOS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021712
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Army Good Conduct Medal and in effect, the Overseas Service Ribbon. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021713
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). He had attained the rank of 1st lieutenant and had completed 3 years of creditable active duty 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 the following: * National Defense Service Medal * Expert...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021716
The applicant requests, in effect, extension on active duty for physical disability processing which may have resulted in a medical retirement. His profile dated 8 June 2011 shows no limitations with no recommendation for an MEB. As justification for his request, he stated the following: * In June 2009, he was a mental health patient for a number of months for psychological problems to include being diagnosed as bipolar * On 6 July 2009, he was hospitalized in a mental health ward after a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021719
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her award of the Army Achievement Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021720
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-30-XXXX." 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. _______ _ __x_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021721
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show all awards he is entitled to. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide sufficient evidence of his entitlement to any other awards for his periods of ALARNG or RA service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting National Defense Service Medal from the applicant's DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021723
The fact that he legally changed his first and middle names on 18 February 1992 is noted; however, this does not change the conditions and circumstances that existed at the time his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File, and DD Forms 214 were created. _______ _ __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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021728
The applicant's DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 17 (Foreign Service): RVN from 26 January 1968 through 18 January 1969; b. item 18 (Record of Assignments): Battery A, 4th Battalion, 60th Artillery, from 3 February 1968 through 16 January 1969; c. item 21 (Awards and Decorations): * National Defense Service Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * Vietnam Service Medal * RVN Campaign Medal * two Overseas Service Bars 6. A review of the applicant's military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021729
The applicant requests: * an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge * removal of the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) from his records 2. On 1 August 1984, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant that he (the commander) was considering whether he should be punished under Article 15, UCMJ, for absenting himself from his appointed place of duty without authority on 23 July 1984. On 14...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021730
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show: * his rank as sergeant (SGT) vice private first class (PFC) * award of the Bronze Star Medal 2. The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. Unfortunately, there are no orders in his reconstructed record that show he was promoted or appointed to SGT.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021732
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and that his award of the Purple Heart be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant was serving in an infantry unit when he was wounded as a result of enemy action and thus is entitled to be awarded the CIB effective 21 May 1967 and to have it added to his DD Form 214 3. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021733
The applicant requests his general, under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to an honorable 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. When separation for unsuitability was warranted, an honorable or a general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individuals entire record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021735
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 July 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120021735 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The dates and countries of the applicant's foreign service were not properly transferred from his enlisted qualification record to his officer qualification record. It is appropriate to delete the Germany (600909 - 630628) entry, at item 18 on the 30 November 1980 DD Form 214, and replace it with France (600930 - 610205) and Germany (610206 - 630706).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021737
The applicant requests that her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show her awards and service in Germany. The DD Form 214 issued at that time shows: * 11 months and 11 days of overseas service in Korea * no authorized awards or decorations * no full time military education courses completed 4. The record does not indicate that a DD Form 215 was issued.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021738
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Bronze Star Medal (2nd Award) based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge; b. adding award of the Bronze Star Medal (2nd Award) and World War II Victory Medal to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021742
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his records to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from "child only" to his current spouse within 1 year of his marriage. When the applicant married his current spouse on 18 April 2009, he had 1 year (anniversary date 18 April 2010) to add her using a DD Form 2656-6 (SBP Election Change Certificate) and he opted not to. The evidence of record shows the applicant, though married, elected SBP coverage for "children only"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021743
The applicant states he was 17 years old when he enlisted and he was having problems at home. Following consultation with legal counsel, he 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. The evidence of record shows he went AWOL on four separate occasions and at the time of his discharge he stated he had a poor attitude toward the Army, he could...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021746
The records indicated he was promoted to SGT effective 1 May 1953 per Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 39 and he was paid at that grade from 1 May 1953 through his discharge date on 20 October 1953. None of the applicant's military records is available for review with this case. In November 1955, by letter, the Settlements Division, Finance Center, U.S. Army, notified him that in regard to his claim for payment of the difference in pay between the grade of CPL and SGT, a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021750
Several other documents in his service record listed his name as "D____ D____ E____," including a: * DD Form 373 (Consent, Declaration of Parent or Legal Guardian), dated 13 November 1961 * Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical Examination), dated 15 November 1961 * Standard Form 89 (Report of Medical History), dated 15 November 1961 * DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 29 December 1961 * Special Court-Martial Order Number 15, issued by Headquarters, 1st Tank Battalion, 77th Armor,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021754
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for wounds he received in the Korean War. Army Regulation 600-65 (Service Medals), 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021755
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021756
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. His service record is void of evidence which indicates he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021758
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show all individual or unit awards, decorations, and citations to which he is entitled. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service in Korea for the Korea Defense Service Medal. __________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021760
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 10 June 1965 through 8 April 1968 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021762
The applicant requests reinstatement of his rank to staff sergeant and amendment of his reentry eligibility (RE) code. The applicant was honorably discharged on 30 September 1992 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 16-8 (Reduction in Force), and assigned a separation program designator (SPD) code of "JCC" and an RE code of "4." He did not appeal the NJP and provided no evidence that there was an error or injustice.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021763
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 July 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120021763 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021771
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) that was prepared upon his entry on active duty shows in: * item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in Korea from 29 April 1973 through 5 May 1974 * item 38 (Record of Assignments): * no unit of assignment entry for his service in Korea * no conduct and efficiency ratings 4. A review of his service record shows, aside from the two instances of NJP, no other derogatory information in the form of time lost, suspension of favorable personnel actions,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021772
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show his eligible family members were listed in the official Transfer of Education Benefits online database and approval to transfer his Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) educational benefits to his eligible family members under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability option. The applicant contends his MGIB educational benefits should be transferred to his eligible family members under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability option because...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021773
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His record includes a properly-constituted DD Form 214 which confirms: * he was REFRAD under the provisions of paragraph 5-31(H)1, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), by reason of "Failure to Maintain Standards for Retention under the EDP * he completed 2 years, 3 months, and 20 days of creditable active military service 7. Absent any evidence of record or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021774
Records show she received INCAP pay for the period 22 November 2001 through 20 May 2002. Evidence shows she received INCAP pay for the period 22 November 2001 through 20 May 2002 for her LOD condition. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the applicant's request for INCAP pay for the period 21 May 2002 through 31 August 2004 was approved in a timely manner; and b. paying to the applicant the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021776
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states his DD Form 214 should list his SSN as "XX7-XX-XXXX" instead of "XX0-XX-XXXX." The DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) prepared upon his entry on active duty lists his SSN as "XX7-XX-XXXX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021777
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence that he was recommended for or awarded the MSM. There are no orders or any other Army records that show the applicant was awarded the MSM or that he was recommended for the award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021780
In 2008, she called the Army about his retirement and received some paperwork. The evidence of record shows the FSM completed 20 years of service in June 2006 and he was mailed a 20-Year Letter. The FSM did not submit an RCSBP election; however, he was automatically enrolled in Option C. The FSM died on 10 October 2006, after the 90-day election period closed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021783
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions discharge is normally considered appropriate. Based on his record of indiscipline, his overall record of service did not support the issuance of an honorable or general discharge by the separation authority at the time and it does not support an upgrade of his discharge now.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021784
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add the following awards: * Combat Medical Badge (CMB) * Air Medal (AM) * Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). The evidence of record confirms the applicant held a medical MOS and served with a qualifying unit necessary for the award of the CMB, while that unit earned the VUA and MUC. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021785
The applicant states he was absent without leave (AWOL) because he wanted to remain overseas, but instead he was stationed close to home. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. During this period of service he was AWOL from 22 April through 5 May 1969 and from 15 to 23 May 1969.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021787
Counsel states the applicant is providing a new argument and new evidence that shows on 11 February 2009 the FSM made an election to increase his SGLI to full coverage. (2) For increasing the amount of SGLI coverage, if you have less than the maximum amount. a. Paragraph 12-19 states that to change a beneficiary, the Soldier must complete a new SGLV 8286. b. Paragraph 12-22 states when a Soldier who waived the right to be insured under SGLI or elected reduced insurance coverage now wants...