ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022636
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general, under honorable conditions discharge. He cannot do that while in the Army. All he was asking for was to be discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022638
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 Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) in lieu of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). The VSM is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022641
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions to honorable. On 29 May 1967, his immediate commander recommended his discharge from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 625-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability) by reason of unsuitability. The applicant contends his general discharge should be upgraded to honorable because he had just returned from Vietnam and he was suffering from PTSD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022643
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1 The applicant requests change of the name on her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). This regulation has historically stated the DD Form 214 will contain the name taken from the Soldier's personnel record. _______ _ 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 | 20120022644
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Purple Heart for being wounded in action in Iraq and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show this award and the Mississippi Emergency Service Medal. The applicant provides: * 3 witness statements * Enlisted Record Brief * DD Form 214 for the period ending 1 October 2010 * DA Form 1156 (Casualty Feeder Report) * 3 DA Forms 638 (Recommendation for Award) * Memorandum issued by Joint Force...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022647
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show his injuries were combat-related for retroactive retired pay. On 8 February 2007, the USAPDA CRSC Division informed the applicant that his request for reconsideration for CRSC could not be granted due to a lack of supporting evidence necessary to prove a link between his service-related disability identified under VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) code 7903 as hypothyroidism rated at 30-percent disabling and a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022651
On 5 March 2006, the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator (SPD)) Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022658
The applicants records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 16 July 1970. His records contain a Standard Form 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care), dated 29 August 1970, that shows he was seen at the Fort Campbell dispensary on that date for a complaint of muscle pain in both legs; he also stated he had had polio. Although the applicant was seen on several occasions by medical personnel for complaints of muscle/leg pain, the evidence or record does not show and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022660
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate or Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was retired by reason of physical disability in the rank/pay grade of specialist (SPC)/E-4. On 31 March 2009, the Army Grade Determination Review Board thoroughly reviewed the applicants records and determined that the highest grade in which the applicant satisfactorily served for the purpose of computation of disability separation pay is the rank/grade of SPC/E-4. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022665
The applicant states: * the contested NCOER contains a false rating scheme and the information within it is incorrect * the contested NCOER was placed in her official records after she had signed out of her unit to make it difficult for her to oppose and have corrected * the chain of command refused to cooperate with correcting the contested NCOER and she was only given 24 hours to sign or rebut the contested report * she submitted two appeals to the U.S. Army Human Resources Command, only...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022670
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his record to show he completed 20 years of service qualifying for retired pay. The available evidence shows no basis for correcting the applicant's record to show he completed 20 years of qualifying service for retired pay. The available records show no basis for correcting his record to show he was retired from the TXARNG for disability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022671
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests transfer of his court-martial proceedings from the performance to the restricted section of his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). They attest to his outstanding performance following the court-martial conviction and support the transfer of the court-martial order to the restricted section of his AMHRR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022674
He provides: * DD Form 1610 (Request and Authorization for TDY Travel of Department of Defense Personnel), dated 19 July 1996 * TDY Travel Advance Voucher Summary, dated 20 July 1996 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) * A copy of his security badge issued by USSPTGP-Haiti * A letter from the applicant to an Ombudsman at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) * A memorandum from an Ombudsman at DFAS to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022675
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests payment of Registered Nurse Incentive Special Pay (RNISP) for the active duty periods of 15 October 2006 through 13 October 2009 and 1 November 2010 through 30 October 2012. He was clearly authorized to enter into an agreement for RNISP for the periods 11 July 2007 (the date RNISP was authorized by the Army) through 13 October 2010 and 1 November 2010 through 4 October 2012 (OTSG states he is currently receiving...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022677
The applicant requests: * correction of the date he was granted Federal recognition from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) to the Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG) * consideration by a mandatory promotion board under the fiscal year 2012 (FY12) criteria 2. The applicant states: * he was promoted to captain (CPT) on 15 August 2005 and reached his maximum years of service (7 years) for promotion consideration to major (MAJ) in August 2012 * his promotion packet was not submitted on time due...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022679
The records reviewed by the Department of the Army Selection Board did not indicate he had completed the required civilian and/or military education by the day before the date the board convened on 3 November 2009. b. This memorandum states Reserve officers in the grade of first lieutenant not selected for promotion are considered again by a selection board approximately 1 year later. He provides an email from an official at Department of the Army Promotions, HRC, dated 22 October 2012,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022682
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his year of birth (YOB) as 1933 instead of 1932. The evidence of record shows his YOB appeared as 1932 on the only document in his available service personnel record throughout his period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022684
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. His records contain the following documents that show his date of birth as "8 December 1947": * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 31 August 1966 * DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 7 September 1966 * DA Form 3027 (U.S. Army Records for National Agency Check), dated 29 October 1966 * DA Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022685
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He accepted a position with the Navy Ships Systems Engineering Station, but after 2 years he decided to return to military life. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022686
His record contains a DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) that shows in: a. item 31 (Foreign Service) he served in Vietnam from 26 March 1969 to 11 August 1969; b. item 38 (Record of Assignments) he was assigned to: * Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 5th Battalion, 46th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, Vietnam, as a medic from 5 April through 27 July 1969 * Medical Holding Company, 106th General Hospital, Japan in a patient status from 28 July through 10 August 1969 c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022694
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. His military record contains no evidence that would entitle him to an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022704
The applicant requests, in effect, he be issued a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period 11 May 1979 to 28 January 1982 and his character of service be shown as honorable. He should have another DD Form 214 showing an honorable discharge. Although the applicant contends he was discharged for 24 hours from the Army before reenlisting, evidence shows he was honorably discharged on 28 January 1982 and he reenlisted on 29 January 1982.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022706
The applicant requests the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM), Defense Superior Service Medal, and Spanish Parachutist Badge be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). During those two operations he served in the U.S. Central Command Headquarters as part of a general's staff; d. the Defense Superior Service Medal was awarded to him at his retirement; and e. the Army awarded him the Spanish Parachutist...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022714
There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was recommended for or awarded the Silver Star. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 5 October 1966 through 4 October 1968 and to correct 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: * deleting from his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022726
The applicant stated the leadership of the unit failed on numerous occasions to discipline problem Soldiers, leading to a breakdown of morale. d. One Soldier, Private First Class (PFC) M________, was known as a problem Soldier. On 23 January 2007, the applicant appealed the SCM sentence.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022728
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in Vietnam from 15 April 1969 through sometime in August 1969 and that he was in a patient status after departing Vietnam. 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. In the absence of such evidence, the fact that he was in a patient status alone is insufficient evidence on which to base awarding the Purple Heart in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022732
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) for the period ending 20 January 1947 to show award of the Purple Heart. His record contains documents showing he submitted requests for award of the Purple Heart through the DVA and the American Legion to the Army Personnel Center and the NPRC during the period 1992 to 1995, all of which were denied due to lack of evidence showing he had sustained an injury as the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022739
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 awards for service in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm (ODS). The applicant contends that his records should be corrected to show authorized awards for service in ODS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022745
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 July 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120022745 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). CRSC benefits are equal to the amount of VA disability compensation offset from retired pay based on those disabilities determined to be combat-related.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022749
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) according to the provisions of Title 10, U.S. Code (USC), Chapter 61, and Department of Defense Directive 1332.18. The applicant contends his military records should be corrected to show he was retired due to physical disability because the MEB stated his medical condition was incurred while he was on active duty. The PEB determined that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022756
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 17 April 1979 and his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 20 November 1981 to show his social security number (SSN) with the sixth and seventh digits as "99" vice "88." The evidence of record shows the applicant listed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022758
The applicant requests the following: * correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * Item 12f (Foreign Service) his total amount of foreign service * Item 13 (Decorations, Medal, Badges, Citations, and Campaigns Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) all awards he is entitled to * an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge 2. On 6 April 2005, the applicant's company commander notified the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022760
The applicant states, in effect, that his DD Form 214 does not reflect his deployment to Kosovo; that he is a high school graduate; his awards of the AGCM, AAM (2nd Award), and Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-T Clasp; and his completion of the 1-week Combat Lifesaver Course in 1997 and the 2-week NBC NCO Defense Course in 1997. The applicant provided sufficient evidence to show he was awarded the AGCM (1st Award), AAM (2nd Award), and Driver and Mechanic Badge with Driver-T Clasp;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022763
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show awards of the meritorious Service Medal (MSM), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM), Army Superior Unit Award (ASUA) and the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). For an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, the following entry will be made in item 18: "SERVICE IN (name of country deployed) FROM (inclusive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022766
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * her foreign service in Item 12f (Foreign Service) * overseas tour locations * Korea Defense Service Medal 2. Her DD Form 214 does not show the Korea Defense Service Medal; however, she provided a DD Form 215 which shows the Korea Defense Service Medal was added to her list of authorized awards effective 16 November 2012. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022769
He was assured by his recruiter that would receive a $15,000.00 PSEB for enlisting in the Florida Army National Guard (FLARNG). The applicant provides copies of his: * marriage certificate * power of attorney * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States) * NGB Form 600-7-R-E (Annex X to DD Form 4 PSEB Addendum Army National Guard of the United States) * DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement), dated 26 March 2012 * NGB memorandum, dated 23 June 2012, subject:...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022775
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. (4) Because of the applicant's inability to effect an adequate adjustment to the military, it was recommended that he be considered for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13 (Unsuitability). The applicant contends that his discharge under other than honorable conditions should be upgraded because he had approximately 4 years of prior honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022779
The applicant, the son of a former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show his birth year as "1922" instead of "1942." The applicant's request for correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 to show his birth year as 1922 instead of 1942 was carefully considered. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 to show his correct birth year.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022780
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 AR20110018744, on 28 August 2012. 16 May 2000, wherein HRC notified him that he was considered for promotion to CPT by the November 1999 Army RCSB, but he was not selected for promotion and as a result of the second nonselection for promotion he must be discharged no later than 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022781
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions. He was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 20 August 1974 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022782
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 AR20110008555 on 29 November 2011. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022783
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: * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (3rd Award) and with "V" device * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star 2. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: * Item 38 (Record of Assignments), he was assigned to Company D, 2nd Battalion, 60th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division during the period 23 January through 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022784
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 applicant's last name is recorded as "Medz___" on his DD Form 214. In the absence of evidence showing otherwise, it must be presumed that the last name shown on his DD Form 214 is the last name he used throughout his active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022785
The applicant requests correction of item 24 (Character of Service) of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicants military records show she enlisted in the USAR on 15 April 1991 and she entered active duty for training (ADT) on 29 May 1991. Only the honorable characterization may be awarded a Soldier upon completion of his or her period of enlistment or period for which called or ordered to active duty or ADT, or where required under specific...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022786
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 DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 31 (Foreign Service) and item 38 (Record of Assignments), that he was assigned to Vietnam from 12 November 1968 to 12 November 1969 and served with Company B, 1st Battalion...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022790
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides that service in the Persian Gulf War is recognized by award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM) to Army members who participated in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm in the designated area on or after 2 August 1990. The entry from the DMDC is accepted as sufficient evidence in which to correct item 18 of his DD Form 214 to show his dates of service in Southwest Asia. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022793
The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, U.S. Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards (DRB's) and Service Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records (BCM/NR's) to follow when taking action on applications from former service members discharged under DADT or prior policies. The memorandum states that effective 20 September...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022794
The applicant requests his home of record (HOR) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 30 September 2000 be changed to Dallas, TX 75217 instead of Honolulu, HI 96812. Table 11-1 (Instructions for completing DD Form 4) of Army Regulation 601-280 (Army Retention Program) states the HOR is the place recorded as the home of the individual when commissioned, appointed, enlisted, inducted, or ordered into the relevant tour of active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022796
Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel and without coercion, he voluntarily 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. On 16 November 1971, the separation authority approved his request for discharge 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022798
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards) provided that the AGCM was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit 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 AGCM (1st Award) for the period 17 October 1960 through 16 October 1963; b. adding the AGCM, NDSM, RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960)...