ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022804
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable discharge. He understands clearly how serious it is being AWOL, that's why he told his mother that he would turn himself in to the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID). Although an honorable or general discharge was authorized, a discharge UOTHC was normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022805
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his correct date of birth (DOB) and social security number (SSN). The evidence of record shows the applicant's DOB is 5 October 1948 and this DOB is correctly recorded his military service records. The evidence of record shows the U.S. Army was not using the SSN as identification at the time the applicant entered active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022807
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his records be corrected to show the day and month of his date of birth is 6 June instead of 21 April. 2. All of the available documents contained in the reconstructed record indicate that the applicant served with a day and month of birth of 21 April and he has not provided a sufficient explanation as to why or provided evidence to show that he did not serve with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022809
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 July 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120022809 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 26 November 2012, the DASEB informed the applicant it did not have the authority to act on his request for removal of General Court-Martial Order Number 14 from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). The regulation also shows that if all charges and specifications of a court-martial order are later dismissed or if all findings of guilty have been reversed in a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022812
The applicant's military record contains an undated DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) that he completed during his enlistment processing. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time lists his SSN as "XXX-XX-XX88." The evidence of record confirms the SSN the applicant claims is correct is the same SSN he provided during his enlistment processing and as listed on additional documents contained throughout his AMHRR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022818
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the periods ending 20 June 1968 and 28 June 1972 to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-x2-6xxx" instead of "xxx-x3-5xxx." His reenlistment document, dated 21 June 1968, shows his SSN as "xxx-x3-5xxx" and that he reenlisted for a period of 3 years. His service personnel records show his SSN as "xxx-x3-5xxx" and "xxx-x2-5xxx."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022819
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). The applicant states he was awarded the MSM in 1990 for his meritorious service on the occasion of his retirement from active duty, but the award was omitted from his DD Form 214. The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022820
The applicant states nothing is on his DD Form 214 to show his combat service, service in Germany, or any of his awards. This badge is not shown on his DD Form 214; b. based on his period of service, the applicant is authorized award of the National Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; c. based on his dates of service in Iraq, the applicant is authorized award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with one bronze service star; d. although the applicant's tour of duty in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022821
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 July 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120022821 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022823
His record contains a second DA Form 2627, which vacated the suspended portion of his imposed punishment on 22 November 1976. (1) NJP is wholly set aside when the commander who imposed the punishment, a successor-in-command, or a superior authority sets aside all punishment imposed upon an individual under Article 15. _________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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022825
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his: * foreign service from August to December 1996 in support of Operations Vigilant Sentinel and Desert Strike together with any associated awards * award of the Army Commendation Medal 2. However, there is no evidence in his records showing he supported any of the operations that would have entitled him to award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his service in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022827
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his date birth (DOB) as 4 November 1950 instead of 6 November 1950. 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 he served under the DOB of 6 November 1950 throughout his entire military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022829
The applicant's military records are not available for review. This pamphlet shows the 383d Infantry Regiment participated in the Leyte (i.e., Phillipines) and Ryukyus (i.e., Okinawa) Campaigns and was: * awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for actions during the period 20 October 1944 through 20 June 1945 by Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 656, dated 29 August 1945 * credited with an assault landing at Leyte from 20-23 October 1944 by DAGO Number 109, dated 1946 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022834
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his correct social security number (SSN) and a second award of the Bronze Star Medal. 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. There is no available evidence showing that during his active military service he ever used the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022836
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was retired by reason of disability. Army Regulation 135-180 (Army National Guard and Army Reserve-Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service), indicates, in pertinent part, that to be eligible for retired pay, an individual does not need to have a military status at the time of application for retired pay, but must have (1) attained age 60; (2) completed a minimum of 20 years of qualifying service; and, (3)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022838
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 30 October 1968 to show all awards and decorations he may be entitled to, including: * Vietnam Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * Air Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Parachutist Badge * Bronze Star Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022840
He also approved the commander's recommendation for discharge of the applicant and directed the applicant be discharged for misconduct based on commission of a serious offense and that his service be characterized as under honorable conditions. (b ) 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 the statement "CONTINUOUS HONORABLE ACTIVE SERVICE FROM (first day of service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022842
The applicant requests the following awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge): * Meritorious Unit Commendation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Diver Badge * one bronze service star for wear on his Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) 2. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022843
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal 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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022844
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 July 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120022844 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 6 July 1971, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations, Discharge, Unfitness and Unsuitability). Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022845
The applicant requests an exception to policy to transfer educational benefits to his son under the transfer of educational benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. 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 policy states, in part, that those who retire on or before 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022846
On 15 August 1985, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, with the issuance of a UOTHC discharge. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions by reason of "misconduct serious offense" under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, by reason of "misconduct, drug abuse." An honorable discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022847
His DD Form 214 does not show the CIB listed among his awards. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The available evidence clearly shows the applicant was awarded an infantryman MOS; however, there is no evidence to show he engaged in active ground combat while assigned or attached to an infantry unit. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support award of the CIB in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022848
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty), ending on 30 July 1974, to show his social security number (SSN) as "xx7-xx-xxxx" instead of "xx9-xx-xxxx." His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) listed his service number; it did not list his SSN. He also completed a DD Form 398 in connection with this enlistment and listed his SSN with the numbers as "xx7-xx-xxxx."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022849
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. _______ _ X ______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022850
There is no evidence and the applicant provides no evidence that shows he completed CBRNE training, Potable Water training, or EMT. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to amend his DD Form 214 to show these training courses. Evidence shows he enlisted under the last name Bxxxex in 1973 and he was discharged under the same last name in 1975.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022854
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. However, his records do contain a DD Form 214 which shows that he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 27 August 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. This program, known as the DOD Discharge Review Program (Special) (SDRP) required, in the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary, that a discharge upgrade to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022855
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120022855 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022856
The applicant states his discharge should be upgraded for the following reasons: a. he was not afforded the opportunity to successfully complete a course for rehabilitation; b. he was never actually found to have had a positive urinalysis; c. he was never found to have bought/sold or otherwise possessed any illegal drugs; d. he was pressured by his company commander and first sergeant to accept his discharge or become part of an ongoing investigation involving the apparent suicide of their...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022859
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 5 June 2005 to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Combat Action Badge. It stated Reserve Component (RC) Soldiers mobilized onto active duty under Title 10 are performing "active Federal military service" and are therefore eligible to be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022860
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows the following: * advancement to specialist four/E-4 * service in Vietnam from 19 October 1965 through 20 December 1966 * assignment to the 593d Signal Company, 39th Signal Battalion, in Vietnam from 25 October 1965 through 18 December 1966 * award of the Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) * conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022861
The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his SSN as "XXX-XX-XX91" upon induction and entry on active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the current SSN from his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the SSN as it is listed on his DD Form 398. ____________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022864
His record contains a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 30 September 1969, which shows his service number as "093-XX-XXXX." His DD Form 214 shows in item 3 (SSN) "092-XX-XXXX." A thorough review of his official military personnel file shows he used his Army service number or SSN "093-XX-XXXX" the entire time he served in an active duty status.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022866
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 August 2013 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120022866 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected transfer of his educational benefits to his spouse under the Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability provision. The policy states an eligible individual is any member of the Armed Forces on or after 1 August 2009 who, at the time of approval of the individual's request to transfer entitlement to educational...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022868
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 "5xx-0x-4xxx" as listed on his Social Security card. 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. Although the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022869
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. His last DD Form 214 correctly shows he entered active duty this period on 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022870
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of her undesirable discharge to either a general discharge or a discharge due to physical disability. The applicant provides: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022871
The applicant served 1 year and 6 months in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing in block 22c of his DD Form 214 that he served 1 year and 6 months of foreign service. ____________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 | 20120022872
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that any enlisted man who was credited with extraordinary heroism in the line of duty and who retired after 20 years of active Federal service was entitled to a 10-percent increase in retired pay, subject to the 75-percent limit of total retired pay. It is also noted that the incident in question was classified at the time and may not have included the specifics that are provided by the applicant's supervisor in his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022873
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. He also provides a copy of a letter from the NPRC which advised him of his entitlement to the: * Bronze Star Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars * Vietnam Campaign Medal 8. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting from the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022877
There is no evidence in the available records that show he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal; however, neither is there evidence of a commander's disqualification for the award. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 23 November 1965-3 September 1967 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 corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022878
His records do not contain a DA Form 759 or any other evidence of record to show he completed a minimum of 1,000 flight hours. He provided a document entitled "Personnel 2408-12 List," dated 8 November 2007, which appears to be a version of a DA Form 2408-12 (Army Aviator's Flight Record) wherein he indicates he completed 1,000.7 hours of military rotary wing flight hours and 1,028.1 total flight hours. However, lacking an authenticated DA Form 759 showing he completed the minimum 1,000...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022879
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. The Soldier's written request would include an acknowledgement that the Soldier understood if his or her request for discharge were accepted, the Soldier could be discharged under conditions other than honorable and furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. At the time, an under other than honorable conditions discharge was normally considered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022880
The applicant requests in effect, upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. 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 Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022881
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show all medals and commendations; in effect, the: * Purple Heart (2nd Award) * Bronze Star Medal (3rd Award) and "V" Device * Army Commendation Medal (1st oak leaf cluster) and "V" Device * Army Good Conduct Medal (7th Award) * American Campaign Medal * European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal * World War II Victory Medal * Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp * National Defense Service Medal with bronze service star *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022884
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He is not Sherlock Holmes, but given the conduct of the company clerk and his commander calling each other by first names, her never receiving any admonishment for screwing up the duty roster or other duties when anyone else would have been court-martialed and never pulling extra duty, and her being promoted without appearing before a promotion board is very telling. On 19 December 1990, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022886
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal and a fourth Overseas Service Ribbon. It is awarded to all members of the Active Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve in an active Reserve status upon successful completion of overseas tours. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022895
Evidence clearly shows he was assigned as a member of the Joint PSYOP Task Force while serving in Haiti during the period for which the Task Force was awarded the JMUA. Therefore, he is not entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this medal at this time. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing the applicant a DD Form 214 which both: a. shows award of the JMUA; and b. incorporates the changes...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022899
The applicant provides: * Physician Assistant Professional License * Orders 088-501 (transfer to the 31st Civil Support Team) * Orders 083-010 (orders to AGR) * Memorandum of branch designation * State appointment orders * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Special Orders (SO) Number 137 AR * Email exchange * All Army Activities (ALARACT) Message 195/2010, dated 26 June 2010, Subject: ALARACT Army Special Pay Plan for Licensed Clinical Psychologist(s), Social Workers, Physician Assistant(s) and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120022900
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to reflect his award of the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Carbine Bar. The qualification badge is awarded to indicate the degree Expert, Sharpshooter, and Marksman in which an individual has qualified in a prescribed record course. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the...