ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021925
The applicant requests, in effect, transfer of educational benefits to her daughter under the transfer of educational benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The policy states any member of the Armed Forces on or after 1 August 2009 who, at the time of the approval of the individual's request to transfer entitlement to educational assistance under this section, is eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill and: a. has at least 6 years of service in the Armed Forces on the date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021930
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. However, the applicant provides and his record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 11 April 1988 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 with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The applicant's request to upgrade his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021934
The applicant requests that Part Va (Evaluate the Rated Officers Performance During the Rating Period and His/Her Potential for Promotion) on his Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the period 12 September 2011 through 3 March 2012 (hereafter referred to as the contested report) be changed from "Satisfactory performance, promote" to "Outstanding performance, must promote 2. Senior raters will notify the rated Soldier of any changes made to a report and review changes with the rated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021936
A DA Form 4187, dated 23 March 2009, shows the applicant's duty status was changed from present for duty to civilian confinement effective 20 March 2009. The evidence of record shows the applicant's duty status was changed from present for duty to civilian confinement on 20 March 2009. The period from the date of his confinement (20 March 2009) to the date of release (29 April 2009) equals 40 days of lost time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021937
The applicant requests that the substantiated Department of the Army Inspector General (DAIG) complaint, filed as Report of Investigation (ROI) Number DIH 10-6080, be set aside and expunged from IG records. On 1 March 2011, the DAIG informed the applicant that its office had completed its investigation and had substantiated the complaint against him for an alleged procedurally-improper mental health evaluation referral. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20110018542 3 ARMY BOARD FOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021940
There is no evidence to show the applicant received the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 12 November 1968 through 16 June 1970; b. deleting the entry "CIVILIAN EDUCATION: 10 yrs" from item 30 of his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the entry "CIVILIAN EDUCATION: 12 Yrs;" and c. adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021943
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 27 (Military Education) Radio Operator (Special Forces), 23 weeks; b. item 28 (Specialized Training) Basic Airborne, Reconnaissance Team Leader; c. item 29 (Qualification in Arms) M14 Rifle-Expert, M60 Machinegun-Sharpshooter, M16 Rifle-Expert; d. item 38 (Record of Assignments) service in Vietnam with Special Operations Augmentation (SOA), Command and Control Center (CCC), 5th Special Forces Group from 15 January 1970 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021945
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 July 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120021945 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Special Court-Martial Order Number 54, Headquarters, 7th Infantry Division, Fort Ord, dated 21 July 1976, shows the sentence to a bad conduct discharge, a forfeiture of $240 pay for 4 months (forfeitures to apply to pay becoming due on or after the date of the convening authority's action), and reduction to the grade of private/E-1, adjudged on 9 October 1975, as promulgated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021947
The applicant requests, in effect, his promotion to sergeant first class (SFC) based on Order Number 226-40, dated 14 August 2006, be reinstated. He provided a second self-authored statement, dated 23 December 2012, providing information he believes also contributed to his failure to make the promotion list to SFC during the 2004-2005. Since he had an approved retirement, he was not in a promotable status for promotion to SFC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021948
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 26 June 1941. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 31 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 the current entry and replacing it with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021953
On 2 January 1973, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 by reason of unfitness and directed the applicant be furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 4 April 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) directed the applicant's undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. In the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, this program, known as the DOD-SDRP, required...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021955
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the 2nd digit of his social security number (SSN) as "5" vice "6." _______ _ _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 | 20120021956
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show all of his awards to include two Army Commendation Medals, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, and Humanitarian Service Medal. The applicant's records show he was awarded the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal with an ending date of 15 July 2007. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021957
The applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) contains Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division General Orders Number 704, dated 6 February 1968, awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in connection with military operations against a hostile force on 13 January 1968. The available records show at the time he was wounded in action he had an infantry MOS and he was assigned to the 39th Infantry. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021960
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show his specialty number as 464.17 Parachute Rigger, his completion of the Basic Airborne Course in 1962, and awards of the Parachutist Badge, Marksmanship badges, National Defense Service Medal, Cold War Victory Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Honorable Service Medal and National Guard and Reserve Medals. The applicant states that his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021964
On 27 October 1986, the applicant was discharged from the DEP and was accepted for enlistment in the RA for a period of 2 years in pay grade E-2. The regulation also stated for: * Item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period), enter the beginning date of the continuous period of active duty for issuance of the DD Form 214 * Item 12b (Separation Date This Period), enter the Soldier's transition (separation) date of the continuous period of active duty for issuance of the DD Form 214 * Item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021966
On 5 April 2002, the battalion commander recommended the applicant be separated under the provisions of chapter 14, Army Regulation 635-200, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The commander approved the findings and recommendations of the Administrative Separation Board and directed his separation with a general characterization of service. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021968
The applicant requests correction of her records to show her service as honorable. Only the honorable characterization may be awarded to a Soldier upon completion of his/her period of enlistment or period for which called or ordered to active duty or active duty for training, or where required under specific reason for separation, unless an entry-level status separation (uncharacterized) is warranted (emphasis added); and (2) paragraph 3-9, that separation will be described as an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021973
The applicant requests his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions and that he receive veterans benefits. He is receiving disability social security due to medical diagnoses that the Army failed to diagnose or treat. The physical and mental conditions discussed in the Social Security Administration's Office of Disability Adjudication and Review Decision were diagnosed over 30 years after his discharge from the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021977
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he transferred his educational benefits to his family members under the Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The applicant had completed more than 20 years of active service at the time of retirement; therefore, he had no additional service requirement and he would have been eligible to transfer his educational benefits to his eligible family members if he had done so before he left the service. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021978
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the amount of foreign service credit shown in: * Item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 22 October 1968 * Item 12f (Foreign Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 7 April 1989 2. The evidence of record shows during the applicants period of service from 24 August 1964...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021982
A person who is not married and does not have a dependent child upon becoming eligible to participate in the SBP may elect to provide an annuity to a natural person with an insurable interest in the member. Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Force Management Policy) memorandum, dated 17 March 1995, subject: Sections 637 and 638 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995, Public Law 103-337, dated 5 October 1994, Changed Provisions of the Uniformed Services...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021984
A DA Form 2-1, as provided by the applicant and filed in his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) indicates in Item 5 (Overseas Service) that he commenced temporary duty in Saudi Arabia on 31 January 1991. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards): a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing in Item 12f of his DD Form 214: 00 04 00; b. adding in Item 13 of his DD Form 214: Southwest Asia...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021985
As part of the terms of the divorce he agreed to continue to provide his former spouse with SBP coverage. Public Law 99-661, dated 14 November 1986, permitted divorce courts to order SBP coverage (without the members agreement) in those cases where the retiree had elected spouse coverage at retirement or was still on active duty and had not yet made an SBP election. The evidence of record shows the applicant elected to participate in the SBP for spouse only when he retired.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021986
Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). The applicant requests correction of her military records to show she was awarded constructive service credit (CSC) for her master's degree. The applicant contends that her military records should be corrected to show she was granted CSC for her master's degree because she obtained it prior to commissioning and entry on active duty as a nurse.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021988
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to a general discharge (GD). The applicant had a third period of AWOL from 11 December 1966 to 12 April 1967. The applicant did not complete AIT, he had more lost time than creditable service, and the service that he did complete was not so meritorious that it outweighed his repeated periods of AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021989
The applicant, the former spouse of a former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's records to show he enrolled in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and changed her from spouse to former spouse so that she may be entitled to an annuity. On 11 April 2005, the FSM and the applicant divorced. The evidence of record shows the FSM and the applicant were divorced on 11 April 2005.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021990
On 20 February 1996, the applicants immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for misconduct - commission of a serious offense. On 9 April 1996, consistent with the chain of command's recommendation, the separation authority approved the applicants discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, by reason of misconduct -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021993
The evidence shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Permanent Orders Number 060-004, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, dated 1 March 1999, awarded the applicant the Army Achievement Medal; therefore, he is also entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021995
When he completed the DD Form 1883 (SBP Election Certificate) on 8 August 1990, he was not married at that time. Section XII of the DD Form 2656 specifies that the spouse's concurrence is required with the member is married and does not elect full spouse coverage or declines coverage. However, the applicant's record should be corrected to show his SBP coverage is for child-only coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021998
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his date of birth (DOB) as recorded on his birth certificate. 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. This should serve to clarify any questions or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120021999
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. His records contain the following documents which list his SSN as "0XX-X9-XXX9": * DD Form 1966/1 (Application for Enlistment Armed Forces of the United States), dated 9 March 1979 * a DD Form 4/1 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022000
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve. He received orders honorably discharging him from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 24 October 2006. c. He would like to be reinstated into the USAR Control Group (Retired Reserve) in order to obtain "gray area" benefits and retired pay at age 60. Therefore, he is not entitled correction of his records to show he was transferred to the USAR (Retired Reserve).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022001
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct social security number (SSN). The applicant states his SSN is incorrectly listed on his DD Form 214 as "xxx-xx-71xx." His records contain: * a DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 12 January 1962, which lists his SSN as "xxx-xx-91xx" * a DD Form 93 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 12 January 1962, which lists his SSN as "xxx-xx-91xx" * a DA Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022004
On 8 January 1973, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for 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 DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with an Undesirable Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022005
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 1 March 1962 as follows: * change his name to "S____ R____ O'R____ V____-R____" * change his year of birth to 1928 * change his place of birth to London, England, United Kingdom 2. His year of birth was not changed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022007
It states that medical proceedings must establish that a medical condition was identified by appropriate military medical authorities within 6 months of initial active duty training which would have temporarily or permanently disqualified the member for entry into military service had it been detected at the time of enlistment. With no evidence of any trauma occurring during her short period of military service that may have triggered her seizure disorder, it appears to have been a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022009
Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b; therefore, he was properly assigned the SPD code of JKA and corresponding RE code of "3" in accordance with the applicable regulations. The applicant has failed to show through the evidence submitted or the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022010
The applicant requests correction of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) by removing his DA Form 2166-8 (NCO Evaluation Report)(NCOER)) for the rated period ending on 16 November 2009. The applicant contends his AMHRR should be corrected by removing his NCOER for the rated period ending on 16 November 2009 because he was not properly counseled at the time and his rater told him he did not write the evaluation. The two available counseling records clearly show his platoon leader...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022013
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 xx2-xx-xxxx instead of xx8-xx-xxxx. The applicant states the SSN shown on his DD Form 214 does not match the SSN on his Social Security card. The applicant's DD Form 4, DD Form 398, and DD Form 1584 list the SSN he claims is correct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022016
On 9 June 1997, his commander initiated separation against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, for entry-level status performance and conduct. The commander stated the applicant demonstrated character and behavior not compatible with satisfactory continued service and showed no ability to adapt emotionally to military life as the reason for initiating separation action. However, there is no evidence in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022017
There is no evidence in his military records that indicates he was awarded the Purple Heart or that he was treated for a combat-related wound. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022019
The applicant states: a. he was awarded the CIB in Japan following his service in Korea while assigned to the 65th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division; and b. his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) should be corrected to add this forgotten award. The CIB is not listed on his DD Form 214 and there are no orders or other documents in the NPRC file that indicate the applicant was recommended for or awarded the CIB during his tenure on active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022023
The applicant provides: * Company B, 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Divisions Casualty Roster * DD Form 214 * DD Form 215 * Letter from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), page 1 * Notarized justification for award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device * Three DA Forms 67-5 (U.S. Army Officer Efficiency Report) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant also provides: a. Army Regulation 672-5-1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022028
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to an honorable discharge. 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. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations -...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022029
The applicant requests correction of her military service records to show her last name as "D----." Her DD Form 214 shows her last name as "J---" (i.e., the last name she requested and that was recorded in her official records at the time), and she signed the document with that last name. Considering all the evidence and information presented by the applicant, together with the evidence of record, applicable law, and regulations, the documentation provided by the applicant is insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022030
On 18 October 2012, after the applicant submitted a re-weight memorandum for record, officials at the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1 and G-4, reviewed the applicant's request to waive the indebtedness resulting from exceeding his prescribed weight allowance. The documents provided by the applicant regarding his request for an increased HHG weight allowance during his PCS family move from Fort Wainwright, Alaska to Germany were reviewed. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022034
The applicant states the award is not in his personnel service record. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that 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. In view of the foregoing, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) for the period 10 November 1996 through 9 November 1999 and to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022035
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) be corrected to show the fourth digit of his Social Security Number (SSN) is a 4 and to show his award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). Accordingly, his DD Form 214 and DD Form 215 should be corrected to show his correct SSN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022038
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant was honorably discharged in the rank/grade of private first class/E-3 on 20 November 2012, in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 18 for weight control failure. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR)) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the...