ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002049
On 13 February 1986, the applicant was discharged, under honorable conditions, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, due to unsatisfactory performance, with a General Discharge Certificate. 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 record shows he was counseled on at least eight occasions and he accepted NJP due to unsatisfactory performance.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002051
On 6 June 1970, he was recommended for promotion to SSG/E-6. There is no evidence in his records and he did not provide any evidence that shows he was promoted to SSG/E-6 prior to his honorable release from active duty on 24 June 1970. _______ _ 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 | 20120002053
He has been to every recruiting office in his city and no recruiter will enlist him because of his separation code. On 22 February 2011, discharge proceedings were initiated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 7, section V, for fraudulent entry. The separation code and RE code used in the applicant's case are correct and were applied in accordance with the applicable regulations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002055
The applicant requests, in effect, dislocation allowance (DLA) and amendment of Orders 005-825, dated 5 January 2010, to show he was authorized DLA in conjunction with the permanent change of station (PCS) move from Nashville, TN, to Johnson City, TN. The applicant requested DLA and contends Orders 089-820, dated 30 March 2011, authorized him DLA and therefore, Orders 005-825, dated 5 January 2010, should be amended to show the same. As such, when he was directed to proceed on PCS, he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002059
The applicant requests correction of his promotion date as a chief warrant officer two (CW2) in the Ohio Army National Guard (OHARNG) from 26 January 2012 to 22 April 2011. The evidence of record shows the applicant was appointed as a WO in the OHARNG on 19 January 2011 but for unknown reasons, his Federal recognition packet may not have been timely forwarded by the State to the NGB for consideration. The promotion orders could not be processed until the State requested federal recognition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002060
The applicant provides his: * birth certificate * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing his DD Form 214 to show his DOB as shown on his birth certificate. _______ _ 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 | 20120002063
There is no indication he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-206, in effect at the time, set forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel for misconduct (fraudulent entry, conviction by civil court, and absence without leave or desertion). The applicant was discharged by reason of civil conviction under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002068
The applicant requests adjustment of her date of rank (DOR) based on constructive service credit (CSC) awarded to her on a DA Form 5074-1-R (Record of Award of Entry Grade Credit (Health Services Officer)), dated 23 September 2005. This official further stated: * in August 2001, CSC would not have been awarded for education because her Master of Science degree was the basic qualifying degree which made her eligible to enter the TNARNG as a physician assistant * at the time of her original...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002072
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to a general discharge and a change to his reason for separation. He acknowledged he understood if his discharge request were approved he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions. In this case, the evidence of record and independent evidence provided by the applicant is sufficient to render a fair and equitable decision at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002075
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120002075 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He provides his DD Form 214, discharge orders from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Standby), and his social security card. He provided a copy of his social security card and his discharge orders from the USAR Control Group (Standby), dated 15 June 1971, which show the third digit of his SSN as "2."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002079
When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge 12. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. Accordingly, his sentence was not disproportionate to the offenses for which he was convicted and he has failed to show sufficient evidence or reasons to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002084
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although the applicant requests correction of his records to show the SSN as shown on his social security card, all the documents in his military service records show he served on active duty using a different SSN. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document, which confirms his correct SSN, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002085
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. He also stated he was recommending the applicant receive a general discharge. On 31 January 1995, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct with the issuance of a General Discharge Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002089
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by: * adding his retirement award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) * adding his service in Somalia from 19930802 - 19940101 2. His DD Form 214 does not show his award of the MSM or his deployment to Somalia. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the MSM to his DD Form 214, and the statement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002092
The DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) prepared for the applicant on 29 May 1969 lists his SSN as x01-xx-xxxx, the same SSN listed on his SSN card. The evidence of record confirms the applicant entered active duty and he served under SSN x01-xx-xxxx as listed on the DD Form 398, DA Form 20, and the majority of documents and orders in his MPRJ. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002093
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the CIB is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002094
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 19 August 1981 as follows: * change the fourth and fifth digits of his social security number (SSN) to "54" * change the year of his date of entry in service to 1979 2. His Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) contains two DA Forms 428 (Application for Identification Card), dated 12 June 1981 and 12 August 1981, that show the fourth and fifth digits of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002096
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides the Army's awards policy. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states combat service alone does not qualify a member for the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002097
Additionally, he submitted general orders that, while not included in his available record, indicate he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 1 January 1969. He served a qualifying period of service in Vietnam for entitlement to the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960); therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002100
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. When he separated from the Army he only had two documents in his military service records with the SSN as 410-XX-XXXX. The applicant's service records show his SSN as 410-XX-XXXX.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002101
SGLI provides full-time life insurance coverage for individuals on active duty. After 121 days, the individual may be granted VGLI provided an initial premium and evidence of insurability are submitted within one year after termination of the individual's SGLI coverage. The available evidence does not show the applicant participated in seventeen Vietnam campaigns while he was in the RA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002102
He completed his training and was awarded MOS 57A (Duty Soldier) on 9 April 1969. His record is void of his discharge packet; however, discharge orders, dated 4 October 1971, show he was discharged on 5 October 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212, paragraph 6(b), for unsuitability due to character and behavior disorder with a general discharge and the issuance of a DD Form 257A (General Discharge Certificate). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002104
The applicant states she should be awarded the OSR and the KLM-K. She also states that she was awarded the ARCOM and all members of her unit were awarded the MUC and they were not added to her DD Form 214. However, the applicants unit was awarded the MUC during the period she served with the unit in SWA and she is entitled to have this award added to her DD Form 214. Additionally, the applicant served in SWA during a qualifying period for award of the KLM-K and this award should be added...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002109
BOARD DATE: 7 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120002109 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general discharge. U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals, Notice of Court-Martial Order Correction, dated 26 January 2009, corrected the sentence in the case of the applicant to reduction to pay grade of E-1, a forfeiture of all pay and allowances, confinement for 8 months and 15 days, and a BCD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002111
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his most significant duty assignment was with Company I instead of Company K, 65th Infantry Regiment. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. Nevertheless, although there is no evidence of record he was actually assigned to Company K, 65th Infantry Regiment there is evidence he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002112
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Upon completion of basic and advanced individual training, he was awarded MOS 94B (Food Service Specialist). 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 | 20120002114
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120002114 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states he was denied Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) although his disabilities resulted from combat action in Vietnam. In his application, he stated he incurred the conditions during active combat in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002116
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. His DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial on 22 October 1975 in the rank/grade of private/E-1 with a UD. On 28 February...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002117
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 4 May 1978, the separation authority approved his request for discharge under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial with a UOTHC discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002119
The VA documents severe hearing loss in both ears and this condition has left him with poor communication skills which cannot be improved and has affected his employability since his return from Vietnam in 1970. c. A second self-authored statement, dated 22 December 2011, in which he describes two additional sapper attacks during his service in Vietnam. Notwithstanding the applicant's contention and his sincerity, in the absence of additional documentation that conclusively shows he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002127
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the KDSM is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the AFSM may be awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States for operations for which no other U.S. campaign or service medal is approved and who, after 1 June 1992, have participated as members of U.S. military units in a U.S....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002128
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, the BSM is to be awarded to individuals who were authorized either badge for service during World War II. The applicants request that his record be corrected to show award of the PH and CIB and that he be awarded the BSM based on receipt of the CIB has been carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002134
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DA Form 759 (Individual Flight Record and Flight Certificate - Army) * DA Form 759-1 (Individual Flight Record and Flight Certificate - Army) * Special Orders (SO) Number 309 (flying status) * Record of Flying Time * Breakdown of awards of what appear to be the Air Medal CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. During his service in Vietnam, he completed various combat missions. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002135
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Legion of Merit (LOM) and the Korean Service Medal, interpreted to mean the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). The applicant provides copies of: * DD Form 214 * Permanent Orders 32-1, dated 31 August 1987, awarding him the LOM * Certificate for award of the LOM, dated 31 August 1987 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002137
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show: a. completion of the Fixed Wing Multi-Engine Aircraft Maintenance course and the OV-1 Mohawk Twin Engine Turboprop Maintenance course, in addition to the Single Rotor Observation Helicopter Maintenance Course (a request for reconsideration); b. his height as 5 foot, 8 inches (a request for reconsideration); c. award of the Good Conduct Medal and Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge (new...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002139
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (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. It states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002143
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). With respect to the Vietnam Service Medal, there is no evidence in the applicant's records and he did not provide any evidence that shows he served in Vietnam. By regulation, during a qualifying period, service members whose active duty service was for training only are ineligible for the National Defense Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002144
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show item 27 (Reentry (RE) Code) as something other than "4." The "JKA" SPD code is the code for Soldiers separating under Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, by reason of a pattern of misconduct. The evidence of record shows the applicant was approved for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, by reason of a pattern of misconduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002145
The applicant provides: * DA Forms 71, dated 1 February 2010 and 27 January 2010 * DD Form 214 for the period ending 26 January 2010 * Officer Record Brief CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. It appears his separation date of 26 January 2010 shown on his DD Form 214 and the DA Form 71 he executed on 27 January 2010 are incorrect since: * DFAS records confirm his last day of enlisted service prior to commissioning in the RA was 31 January 2010 * orders show he was ordered to active duty on 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002151
The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) he was issued at the time confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14 (chapter 13-5 had been renamed as chapter 14), for misconduct with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002153
However, since there is no evidence of record which shows he was recommended for promotion to E-5 by a promotion selection board and placed on a permanent recommended promotion list prior to his placement on the TDRL on 11 April 1969, there is insufficient evidence on which to grant his request to change his rank to E-5. There is no evidence in the available record that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002155
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to item 2 (Department, Component, and Branch) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) from "Army/Army National Guard (ARNG)" to "Army." His record contains a memorandum from the NHARNG to the U.S. Army Military Personnel Center requesting item 9 of his DD Form 214 be corrected from "USAR Control Group Reinforcement" to "Headquarters, State Area Command (STARC), Detachments 1 and 2, NHARNG, State Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002156
The Army Commendation Medal may be awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with the Army after 6 December 1941, distinguishes himself or herself by heroism, meritorious achievement, or meritorious service. While the applicant has provided copies of award certificates and citations for a Bronze Star Medal and an Army Commendation Medal, his official records do not include orders or any other evidence that indicates the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002159
The applicant states: * These awards were omitted from his DD Form 214 * He signed the DD Form 214 three days before he received the retirement award * He received the Air Medals six years after his Vietnam service 3. Undated Letter Orders show he received the Air Medal (Eighth through Fifty-Eighth Awards) for the period 17 March 1969 to 2 March 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002160
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the correct spelling of his last name. __________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 | 20120002161
The applicant provides a DA Form 160 (Application for Active Duty), dated 30 December 1955; his DD Form 214, for the period ending 7 January 1958; and his Honorable Discharge Certificate, dated 26 January 1959. According to TIOH, an equivalent rank/grade of SGT, during the time period he served on active duty, was SP2. Therefore, the rank shown on his DD Form 214 is correct and there is no basis to amend his DD Form 214 to show a different rank.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002162
The applicant states his DD Form 214 shows his specialty number and title as 67H (Cargo Handler). Item 22 (Military Occupational Specialties) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he was awarded secondary MOS (SMOS) 61C on 1 June 1967 and primary MOS (PMOS) 57H (Cargo Handler) on 5 December 1967. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 23a of his DD Form 214 the entry "67H2O...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002163
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * the eighth digit of his social security number (SSN) as "6" instead of "1" * his date of birth (DOB) as 24 May 1943 instead of 13 May 1944 2. Documents contained in the applicant's military personnel records show the eighth digit of his SSN as 6." His service record does not contain any documents that show his DOB as 24 May 1943.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002164
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-XX-XX4X." The applicant states: * His DD Form 214 shows an incorrect SSN * His SSN is "XXX-XX-XX4X" * He believes the SSN on his DD Form 214 is a typographical error 3. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the current SSN entry from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002165
His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 7 May 1969 does not show the Purple Heart as an authorized award. There is no evidence in the available record that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Purple Heart in this case.