ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022480
The applicant's record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 25 November 1968 for a period of 3 years. However, the evidence of record shows the applicant served a qualifying period of service in Korea for entitlement to 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 Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022486
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 at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022494
Nothing in several typical sources show he was injured or wounded as a result of hostile action or that he was awarded the Purple Heart: * his records do not contain general orders authorizing him award of the Purple Heart * his name is not shown on the Vietnam casualty listing * review of the Awards and Decorations Computer Assisted Retrieval System maintained by the U.S. Army Human Resources Command, which is an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022496
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and Combat Action Badge and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Army Commendation Medal. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows: a. he was promoted to specialist five/E-5; b. he arrived in Vietnam on or about 11 October 1967; c. he served in Vietnam with Detachment B, 1st Military Intelligence Battalion, from 15 October 1967 through 5 July...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022498
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. The evidence of record shows that upon the applicant's enlistment in the Regular Army his DOB was listed as "15 Jxxxxxx 19XX" and his place of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022499
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show he was honorably discharged. The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was released from military control on 11 November 1976 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, based on misconduct - fraudulent entry. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for review of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022500
The applicant requests correction of his record to show his new legal last name. A copy of this Record of Proceedings and the court order will be filed in the applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File) to serve as a record of the three legal changes of his last name for future reference. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120022500 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022502
The applicant requests correction of her records to show she was promoted to the rank of sergeant (SGT)/pay grade E-5. The applicant provides: * a letter, dated 13 November 1976, from Headquarters, Headquarters Detachment, 817th Personnel and Administration Battalion (FA), James W. Reese U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Center, Upland, Chester, PA * Headquarters, First U.S. Army, Fort George G. Meade, MD, Orders 119-230, dated 18 July 1977 * her Honorable Discharge Certificate * her letter, dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022503
On 1 August 1994, the separation authority approved the applicant's recommendation for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, and directed the applicant be discharged with a general, under honorable conditions characterization of service. The applicant contends his military records should be corrected by upgrading his general discharge to an honorable discharge because he was just a kid when he was discharged. The evidence of record shows the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022507
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. On 24 February 1972, after consulting with counsel, the applicant requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. On 29 February 1972, the Commander, U.S. Army Personnel Control Facility, stated after carefully reviewing the applicants...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022508
His transfer was to take effect 15 July 2001 and he kept SFC C----- informed as to the progress of his promotion and requested he look for an E-8 position anywhere within the state. According to the UMR's he provided there were four available E-8 positions: two 1SG positions, an operations sergeant position, and an intelligence sergeant position. He was promoted by the TXARNG to E-8 just prior to the transfer, but he was placed in an E-7 position by the AKARNG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022510
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 August 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120022510 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. A Physical Disability Information Report, dated 6 February 2012, which shows the PEB did not find that her retirement on disability resulted from a combat-related injury, or incurred in a combat zone, or in the line of duty during a period of war as defined by law. Her DD Form 214 shows the following entries in: * Item 18 (Remarks) - Disability Severance Pay --...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022511
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * his home of record (HOR) as XX N____ Way, Apartment XX, Palisades Park, NJ 07650-1940 * he served in his primary military occupational specialty (MOS) 3 years and 2 months * the Army Achievement Medal (4th Award) 2. Army Regulation 635-5 states for item 11 of the DD Form 214, from the Enlisted Record Brief, enter the titles of all MOS's served for at least 1 year during the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022512
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to a fully honorable discharge. On 5 February 1982, his immediate commander advised him that he intended to initiate action to discharge him from the Army under the provisions of paragraph 5-31 (Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP)) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations-Enlisted Personnel) by reason of inability to adjust to the normal standards desired by the Army in conduct and efficiency. The DD Form 214 he was issued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022513
The NCOER was reviewed by his commander, who concurred with the rater and senior rater evaluations; c. Part IVa, the following was entered in the space provided for bullet comments * will make a personal effort to his Soldiers if needed (highlighted by the applicant) * gives leaders and Soldiers respect * honorable in all aspects of his service d. Part IVc, the entry "failed to implement a PT plan for his Squad, resulting [in] three members of his squad not achieving 70 pts in APFT for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022514
The evidence of record shows the applicant, upon his retirement, completed a DD Form 2656, wherein he elected "children only" SBP coverage. He became eligible to make a change in SBP election from "children only" coverage to "spouse and children" coverage within 1 year of his marriage (15 June 2012). When he failed to change his SBP coverage to add his spouse within 1 year of their marriage, he irrevocably forfeited future spouse coverage except during a Congressionally-approved open...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022515
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show he was retired due to physical disability. The applicant provides: * Gaston County, Department of Veterans Services brief, dated 28 November 2012 * Two DD Forms 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty/Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * VA Form 21-526 (Veteran's Application for Compensation and/or Pension) with allied documents * Medical Disqualification for Retention memorandum, dated 10...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022516
The applicant requests the following corrections of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty): * Item 12f (Foreign Service) to show his total amount of foreign service * Item 13 (Decorations, Medal, Badges, Citations, and Campaigns Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) to show the Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award) and Bronze Star Medal 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022517
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Additionally he requests his records and/or DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show: * his reason for restarting basic training * he qualified with the hand grenade * the Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire-guided missile (TOW) Gunnery course * the 194th Armored Calvary as his unit of assignment * letters from his Congressman 2. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022519
The applicant requests correction of Item 14 (Military Education) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show completion of the: * Force XXI Battle Command for Brigade and Below-Blue Force Tracker (FBCB2-BFT) Leader OPNET Course * Sabalauski Air Assault School Pre Ranger Course * Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Operator New Equipment Training Course 2. The applicant provided certificates showing he completed the FBCB2-BFT Leader OPNET Course, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022520
d. A DD Form 214 that shows she was discharged on 19 March 1985 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct pattern of misconduct in the rank/grade of private/E-1 with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. However, her record contains a DD Form 214 that shows she was discharged on 19 March 1985 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b for misconduct pattern of misconduct with an under other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022523
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence of record and the evidence he submitted is not sufficient to show an error exists or to change the DOB shown on his DD Form 214. _______ _ _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 | 20120022524
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 in Bosnia and any awards he may be authorized for that service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * amending item 12f of his DD Form 214 to add the entry "00000615" * amending item 13 of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022525
The applicant requests that the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage to former spouse coverage. There is no evidence that the FSM made any election. The FSM passed away on 26 October 2011 at the age of 52 and there is no evidence to show that the applicant or the FSM made a former spouse election under the SBP within 1 year of the divorce.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022526
BOARD DATE: 30 July 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120022526 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. A general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions of an individual whose military record was not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022527
On 28 October 1996, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct commission of a serious offense. On 23 December 1996 subsequent to a legal review for legal sufficiency and consistent with the chain of command's recommendation, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022530
(No medical records provided to substantiate this statement) 12 December 2006 He tested positive for marijuana. The fact that the applicant suffered from mental health issues is not in question; however the medical treatment timeline and partial medical records provided by his counsel are insufficient evidence to show that the Army failed to provide timely and adequate medical treatment to the applicant or to show that he was not properly diagnosed. The applicant and his counsel further...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022531
His DD Form 214 shows the same SSN he recorded at the time of his enlistments in the USAR and the Regular Army. The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant enlisted in the USAR and the Regular Army and served on active duty for almost 3 years under the SSN indicated on the documents in his military records. __________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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022535
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Decorations and Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Purple Heart was awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who was wounded in action against an armed enemy of the United States or as a direct result of an act of such enemy provided the wound necessitated treatment by a medical officer. Therefore, he is entitled to award of the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 17 April 1969 to 16 April 1971 and correction of his DD Form 214 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022536
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant has provided evidence that shows the FSM was buried on 13 January 1864 in a cemetery in Brooklyn, NY. As a result, the Board recommends that an appropriate document should be produced to correct the FSM's duty status to show he was a loss to Company C, 63rd Regiment, NY Infantry, on 17 January 1864 due to his death while on leave in Brooklyn, NY.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022537
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 August 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120022537 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20120003622, on 11 September 2012. His records do not contain any evidence showing he was either recommended for or awarded subsequent awards of the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022538
On 25 May 1977, his discharge was upgraded to honorable under the Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP) and he was issued a corrected DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). In the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, this program, known as the DOD SDRP, required that a discharge upgrade to either honorable or general be issued in the case of any individual who had either completed a normal tour of duty in Southeast Asia, been wounded in action, been awarded a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022539
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 5 August 1974, the applicant was notified by his commander of the intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), chapter 13, for unfitness, due to his frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. An honorable character of service is appropriate when the quality of the Soldier's service generally has met...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022541
The applicant's 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 him the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in Germany on 27 March 1945; b. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the CIB; c. adding the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, and two bronze service stars to his already-awarded European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal to his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022573
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show she completed 20 years of service for a Reserve Component (RC) retirement. Her ARPC Form 249-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points), dated 8 January 2013, shows she completed 17 qualifying years for retired pay. It states that a major on the Reserve Active Status List (RASL) who has failed of selection for promotion to lieutenant colonel a second time and whose name is not on a list of officers recommended for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022577
His records do not show he completed Recondo training. He was awarded the Vietnam Service 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 Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 6 February 1969 through 23 November 1970; and b. adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Three...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022578
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-32-XXXX." 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 recorded on his DD Form 398. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022591
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he entered active duty on 8 March 1996 and he was discharged on 17 December 2001 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. (2) However, for Soldiers who have previously reenlisted without being issued a DD Form 214 and are separated with any characterization of service except honorable, enter "CONTINUOUS...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022594
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. On 11 January 1989, the applicants commander informed him of his intent to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b, for patterns of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022596
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he deployed to Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, and all awards he may be entitled to for his service in Southwest Asia. The applicant states his DD Form 214 does show his service in Southwest Asia, but not the awards for being there. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following awards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022597
The applicant states: * he wants his DD Form 214 for the period ending 27 February 1975 to correctly reflect his 3-year commitment/enlistment * his first period of service should have been from 31 October 1972 through 4 November 1975 based upon his 3-year enlistment, making his second period of service beginning on 5 November 1975 * he wants his discharge under other than honorable conditions changed to under honorable conditions * his mental condition began in his first period of service,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022603
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (6th Award) and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add the Army Good Conduct Medal (6th Award) and the Korea Defense Service Medal. His record reflects five awards of the Army Good Conduct Medal, the last of which was for the period 1 November 1986 to 31 October 1989. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022606
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show the award of the Purple Heart. However, a partially reconstructed military personnel record and his WD AGO Form 53-55 are sufficient evidence for the Board to conduct a fair and impartial review of this case. The applicant's military medical records are not available for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022613
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his date of birth as 10 September 1966 and his last duty assignment as Troop B, 1st Squadron, 17th Air Cavalry. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his date of birth as 10 September 1966 and his last duty assignment as Troop B, 1st Squadron, 17th Air Cavalry. The available evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant entered the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022614
Evidence of record shows the applicant was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in Vietnam on 8 March 1968. The applicant participated in four campaigns during his service in Vietnam that entitles him to four bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022618
Prior to retirement, he did not apply for the transfer of benefits while on active duty. The applicant's retirement date was 30 September 2009; however, the evidence of record shows he received his preseparation counseling on 28 April 2009, almost 3 months prior to the implementation of the program. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his application and the Army approved his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022622
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show a physical disability rating of 60 percent. On 13 September 1957, the applicant was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), paragraph 5c(1) by reason of physical disability with entitlement to severance pay. There is no evidence of record and he has not provided evidence that shows the Army rated him with 60 percent disability upon...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022623
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 21 July 1977, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed his discharge under other than honorable conditions. _____________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 | 20120022624
His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record - Armed Forces of the United States), dated 30 June 1967, shows his first name as Cxxmmie and his DOB as 27 November 19xx. ___________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. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120022624 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022626
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his: * social security number (SSN) as "545-xx-xxxx" instead of "554-xx-xxxx" * date of birth (DOB) as "XX September 1938" instead of "XX September 1939" 2. Several documents in his service record show his SSN as "545-xxx-xxxx" and his DOB as XX September 1938" and include a: * DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) * DD Form 93 (Record of Emergency Data) * DD Form 1172...