ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001934
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show three awards of the Purple Heart for a third wound he received in the Republic of Vietnam on 7 April 1967. His DD Form 214 indicates award of the: * National Defense Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Vietnam Service Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Purple Heart 10. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001944
The applicant states he retired in 2008 and was required to provide SBP coverage for his former spouse by divorce decree. On 23 January 2009, the applicant was notified that the request to terminate SBP coverage was denied. Based on the fact that the former spouse requested not to participate shortly after becoming entitled and the court amended the divorce decree, it is reasonable to presume that had the former spouse been properly informed of the requirements and consequences of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001945
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show additional skill identifier (ASI) W6 (weapons intelligence specialist). The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Enlisted Record Brief * Department of the Army Certificate of Training * Hazard Management Solutions Limited Certificate of Training * National Ground Intelligence Center Certificate of Completion * High Tech Crime Institute Certificate of Completion * All Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001946
The applicant requests correction of his enlistment contracts, dated 24 July 2009 and 22 July 2011, to show he enlisted in the rank and pay grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5. The applicant provides copies of a request to correct his grade/time in grade; DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States), dated 24 July 2009 and 22 July 2011; and discharge orders, dated 6 June 2008. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001949
Correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), for the period ending 22 October 1971, to show award of the following: * Purple Heart * Combat Infantryman Badge * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Bronze Star b. Records show the applicant was an infantry officer, was assigned as an advisor to Vietnamese counterparts on infantry tactics, was injured during a combat operation, and states he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001952
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge. The applicant provides, in support of his application, medical records, excerpts from the record of trial, a letter from a female Soldier who served in the new unit with the applicant, a letter of support from a medical doctor, and medical literature about head injuries. The available evidence is insufficient to demonstrate that he was discriminated against or that his chain of command denied him medical treatment or support in handling...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001954
The applicant requests payment of a $10,000 Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) he was guaranteed when he reentered military service in 2007. On 28 December 2010, the applicant was informed that as a result of a State audit of the National Guard Bureau (NGB) incentives programs, it was determined he was approved for and paid an OAB he was not eligible for because the law prohibited him from receiving both CLRP benefits and an OAB. It states, in pertinent part, that a person may not receive an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001955
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 rank as "first sergeant (1SG)" vice "master sergeant (MSG)." The evidence of record shows the applicant completed the 5-week 1SG Course in August 1993 and he served in the rank and duty position of 1SG from December 1993 through May 1994.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001958
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120001958 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, an adjustment of his federal recognition order for promotion to chief warrant officer three (CW3) from 12 August 2011 to 21 February 2011. The applicant states, in effect, he was unfairly penalized by the National Guard Bureau (NGB) who delayed his promotion to CW3 while they were interpreting the new law and the process for federal recognition.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001959
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120001959 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He is correct in that his records show his retired rank as 1SG. His DD Form 214 and retirement orders show his rank as MSG.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001961
The applicant requests, in effect, adjustment to his dates of rank (DOR) for captain (CPT) and major (MAJ) based on a change to the Army Reserve time-in-grade promotion policy. The advisory official indicated the applicant's DOR to CPT was established by his selection as part of the fiscal year 1999 CPT Army Promotion List Promotion Selection Board and the date he overcame his Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) flag on 24 June 2000. Army Regulation 135-155 also specifies that an officer's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001963
He was assigned to the position on 15 December 2009, which is the date that should have been listed in item 2i of the AHRC Form 56-R and used as his DOR, not 6 January 2010. It states the effective date for promotion of commissioned officers may not proceed the date in which the promotion memorandum was issued. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending the 6 January 2010 AHRC Form 56R to show in item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001966
The applicant is on active duty effective 1 November 2010, so he is eligible to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to eligible family members. He stated: * he knows he was required to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his daughter, M.M., prior to 5 March 2011, her 23rd birthday * he is requesting the Board correct DEERS to show M.M. The applicant requests the Board correct a DEERS record to show his daughter, M.M., is still eligible to receive his educational benefits under...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001967
In connection with his induction into the Army of the United States (AUS), the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) wherein he listed his DOB as 6 November 1946. However, his Record of Induction and several other subsequent military documents erroneously listed his DOB as 2 March 1946 or 2 March 1945. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001969
He had more than 10 years of service upon his retirement, so he was eligible to transfer benefits to either his spouse or children (if he completed the request after the MEB approval and prior to the effective date of retirement, 28 November 2011. d. A Soldier may only transfer benefits to eligible dependents. The evidence of record shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer his educational benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill TEB Program prior to his retirement. Per the advisory...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001970
On 19 July 1988, the applicant acknowledged receipt of a copy of his commander's recommendation to bar him from reenlistment and that he was counseled and advised of the basis for the action. On 15 August 1988, the company commander notified the applicant of the proposed recommendation to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b for misconduct with a general discharge. There is no evidence the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001971
During the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained from the USAHRC-Fort Knox, Chief, Department of the Army Promotions, Special Actions, dated 23 March 2012, who stated that based on the information provided and a review of their records, the applicant's request for promotion to lieutenant colonel should be denied. Later that same year, USAHRC officials twice mailed an MSO election statement presumably to the applicant's "Redcoine Road" address; however, there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001973
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, at the time the applicant was discharged an undesirable discharge was considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001976
The applicant requests that his General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) dated 17 June 2010 be transferred to the restricted section of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant submitted a four-page memorandum to the commanding general admitting to the misconduct and requesting that the GOMOR not be filed in his permanent records so that he could prove that he had something to contribute to the Army and that he had learned from his lapse in judgment. The available...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001982
He went AWOL again and during that time he had more "flashbacks." On 15 April 1971, the applicant was separated with a general discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 for unsuitability due to character and behavior disorder. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by upgrading his general discharge to honorable.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001984
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. On 8 May 1987, the applicant was discharged accordingly. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) issued to the applicant on the date of his discharge shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 3,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001985
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. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this unit award. Based on his service in Vietnam, he is also entitled to correction of item 30 of his DD Form 214 to show he served in Vietnam from 21 August 1971 - 20 October 1971.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001986
The applicant requests enrollment in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), spouse and child coverage. The law provides that a person who is not married and has no dependent child upon becoming eligible to participate in the SBP, but who later marries or acquires a dependent child, may elect to participate in the SBP. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing the applicant filed a timely request for the SBP,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001988
The commander based this action on the applicant's NJP discussed above. On 30 March 1989, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for the commission of a serious offense by wrongful use of cocaine. She voluntarily waived consideration of her case by an administrative discharge board contingent upon her receiving an under honorable conditions characterization of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001989
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 22 October 1986 to show his date of entry on active duty as 29 August 1973. The applicant's contention that his DD Form 214 for the period ending 22 October 1986 should be corrected to show his date of entry on active duty as 29 August 1973 was carefully considered. He was issued a DD Form 214 for his period of active service from 12 September 1973 through 28...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001990
The applicant requests, in effect, full payment of a $10,000 prior-service enlistment bonus (PSEB). He provides: * a letter to a Member of Congress from the Deputy Director, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, Headquarters, U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) * his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 19 February 2004 * a Certificate and Acknowledgement U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Service Requirements and Methods of Fulfillment * three DA Forms...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001991
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. Based on his service in Southwest Asia he served during a qualifying period for award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), and the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the: * Southwest Asia Service Medal with three bronze service stars * Kuwait...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001994
The applicant, the spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his rank as staff sergeant. The applicant provides: * FSM's DD Form 214 for the period ending 29 February 1952 * FSM's Notice of Separation from U.S. The applicant's request for correction of the FSM's records to show his rank as staff sergeant and her contention that the FSM told her his rank was staff...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001995
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 award of Combat Infantryman Badge, Silver Star, and Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD Form 214; and b. amending his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001997
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant served on active duty on or after 11 September 2001; he is entitled to inclusion of that award on his DD Form 214. c. The applicant served in Iraq from 7 May 2003 to 15 September 2003; the ICM with one bronze service star should be included on his DD Form 214. Regarding military education, the evidence of record shows the applicant completed several courses; however, not all qualify...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120001999
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected Option C (Immediate Coverage) for the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP). The evidence of record shows upon receipt of his 20-year letter, the applicant executed a DD Form 2656-5 on 7 June 2011, electing "child only" coverage under Option B (deferred annuity). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing he elected "child only"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002004
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. e. Upon his return, Captain Fxxxxxxx told him that he had been dropped from the roster and that he was simply to just return home and wait on his discharge papers that had already been mailed. The evidence of record shows the applicant was charged with being AWOL for 100 days, misconduct triable by a court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002005
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to an honorable discharge. On 31 January 1997, he consulted with legal counsel and 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 due to charges being preferred against him under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) which authorized the imposition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002006
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120002006 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to honorable. Headquarters, U.S. Army Infantry Center and Fort Benning, Special Court-Martial Order Number 111, dated 17 October 1983, shows the applicant's approved sentence to reduction to pay grade E-1, confinement at hard labor for 3 months, forfeiture of $100.00 pay per month for 3 months, and discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002009
The applicant requests the removal of 5 separate Article 15s (nonjudicial punishment (NJP) imposed under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) from his personnel records. The applicant provides: * DA Form 2627-1 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, UCMJ), dated 27 January 1968, with a corresponding typed statement of explanation * DA Form 2627-1, dated 29 August 1968, with a corresponding typed statement of explanation * DA Form 2627-2 (Record of Appellate or Other Supplementary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002011
The applicant's record contains: a. a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) issued on 19 April 1990, corrected the SSN on his DD Form 214. His DD Form 214 clearly shows his rank at the time of his discharge was SP5 (T). ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100016576 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120002011 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002012
On 2 May 1975, the applicant's commander advised him of his intent to recommend his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct), by reason of his conviction and sentence by a civil court. He understood that he could expect to encounter substantial prejudice in civilian life in the event that a general discharge under honorable conditions were issued to him. Headquarters, 1st Corps Support Command, memorandum for record, dated 7...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002013
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 2 November 1990, the unit commander notified the applicant that action was being taken to initiate the applicants separation under the provisions of chapter 13, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), by reason of unsatisfactory performance and that it was being recommended the applicant receive a GD. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002015
The applicant requests that his separation designator code (SPD) be corrected to show he was entitled to 180 days of medical coverage and separation pay. The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * 11 pages of self-authored statements * six certificates * five letters of recommendation * two letters of commendation * a Current Close Hold Report * two DA Forms 4856 (Developmental Counseling Form) * nine letters of recommendation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002016
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120002016 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. _____________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) AR20120002016 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120002016 2 ARMY BOARD FOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002021
However, the Barring Act or Statute of Limitations states that claims against the government must be made within six years from the date of his retirement orders; therefore, he could apply to the U.S. Army Finance Management Command (USAFINCOM) for a waiver of the statute of limitations. It appears numerous administrative errors delayed the receipt of his retirement pay until 1 September 2011 and caused him to exceed the 6-year barring statute for payment of claims by the government;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002023
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he applied for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program to transfer his education benefits to his dependents before he was retired on 30 September 2009. Service members must have served on active duty in the Regular Army or as a Reserve member ordered to active duty under Title 10, U.S. Code, sections 688, 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, and 12304 (orders in support of contingency operations, i.e., mobilization),...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002024
On 28 June 1984, he was notified of his pending separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance. He was discharged on 3 August 1984 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance with a general discharge. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to upgrading his general discharge to honorable or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002025
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120002025 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that the military records of his grandfather, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show the FSM is authorized the Army of Occupation of Germany Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing an appropriate document to show the FSM is authorized the Army of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002028
As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by correcting item 16 of his DD Form 214 to show he was inducted on 18 October 1966. _______ _ _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) AR20120002028 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002029
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was medically discharged for a personality disorder he developed as a result of the racially discriminating activity he was exposed to during his military service. On 21 November 1984, the applicant was honorably discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13, by reason of personality disorder. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002036
The applicant requests correction of the military records of his father, a former service member (FSM), to show he was awarded the Purple Heart as a result of being wounded during World War I. The FSM'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. posthumously awarding the FSM the Purple Heart for wounds received in action in July 1918; b. correcting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002038
In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the National Guard Bureau (NGB) which recommends disapproval of the applicants request, essentially because his unit did not submit a request through channels justifying a change of his effective date. It is also noted that the authority for making such changes rests with the State promotion authority and the NGB and the State both agree that a change to his effective date of promotion is not warranted and that the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002040
On 23 February 1983, the applicant's commander notified him of his intention to separate him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 14-12c, for commission of a serious offense. The record shows the applicant was AWOL for more than 30 days which is clearly considered a serious offense under the UCMJ. There is no policy, regulation, directive or law that provides for the automatic upgrade of a less than honorable discharge from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002046
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Combat Action Badge, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze service star, and the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars. Approved campaigns are: * Liberation of Iraq (19 March 2003 - 1 May 2003) * Transition of Iraq (2 May 2003 - 28 June 2004) * Iraqi Governance (29 June 2004 - 15 December 2005) * National Resolution (16 December 2005 - 9 January 2007) *...