ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002344
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 19 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120002344 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Given the amount of time lost during a short period of service and the authority and reason for his discharge, there appears to be no basis for granting the applicant's requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002345
The applicant states he was not given credit for all the retirement points he earned during 2011 while serving in the Standby Reserve for points only. Paragraph 3-3(3) states the DA Form 1380 is used to record inactive duty training by non-unit Soldiers under the jurisdiction of HRC who are attached for retirement points only to USAR troop program units, ARNG units, or to another service or component for training. Army Regulation 140-10, paragraph 3-3, states a DA Form 1380 is used to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002356
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states: * he submitted the transfer of benefits on 8 June 2011 via the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) TEB website and upon submission, the website indicated his submission was in accordance with the instructions; therefore, he did not print a copy of his submission * after waiting for several months, he was informed by the TEB that there was no record of his submission; he contacted multiple agencies in an effort to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002358
The applicant provides: * a 27 January 2012 memorandum from the Chief, Graduate Medical Education, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), Department of Pediatrics, Bethesda, MD * electronic mail regarding ISP * letter, dated 13 December 2010, from American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) * memorandum requesting ISP CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a graduate of the pediatric residency program in early 2010, she was qualified to receive an ISP for the period 1 October 2010 through...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002360
The applicant requests correction of: * his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was discharged on 7 April 2010 or later in the rank/grade of captain (CPT)/O-3 * his DA Form 71 (Oath of Office - Military Personnel) to show he entered the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 7 April 2010 or later in the rank/grade of CPT/O-3 2. Promotion sequence numbers 1,189 though 1,317 were to be promoted to CPT with a date of rank (DOR) and effective date of 1 April 2010....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002361
The disability rating awarded by the VA Rating Board, specifically for the military unfitting medical condition(s), will serve as the basis for determining a DES Pilot participants final disposition (separation with disability severance pay or disability retirement) from military service, except as provided in paragraph 4.2. c. Paragraph 6.3.3.3 states service members who accept the informal PEB unfit determination may request reconsideration of their VA disability rating(s) by notifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002362
c. In November 2011, he received notification from the Montana ARNG Incentive Office that he was in violation of the OAB due to receiving SLRP and he would be liable for recoupment of $5,000.00 of his OAB. There is no evidence in his military service records that shows his contract for the SLRP was terminated prior to completing OBC. The applicant cannot receive both the SLRP and OAB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002364
Also on 28 October 2008, she was issued a permanent physical profile for depression, neck pain, and back pain. Her referred conditions of knee pain, sleep apnea, and depression were not unfitting. b. her referred conditions of knee pain, sleep apnea, and depression were not unfitting.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002365
The applicant states when she was discharged from the Army, she had a permanent medical profile for her ankles. The examining psychologist diagnosed her with a "personality disorder, not otherwise specified" and stated she did not have a psychiatric condition that warranted disposition through medical channels, met the retention requirements of Army Regulation 40-501 (Standards of Medical Fitness), and did not require a medical board. There is no evidence in her available record and she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002366
Counsel requests the applicant's record be corrected by: a. adding the applicant's Bachelor of Science in Nursing; DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report), dated 22 March 2010; and official photograph to her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF); and b. placing her corrected record before a Special Selection Board (SSB) for promotion consideration to captain under the criteria of the 2010 and 2011 Reserve Component Selection Board (RCSB). The advisory official further...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002368
He provides: * his Enlisted Record Brief * a DA Form 1059 showing he "achieved course standards" * a DA Form 1059 showing he "exceeded course standards" * a self-authored memorandum to the Board * an Army Medical Department (AMEDD) NCO Academy memorandum, subject: Commandant's List * a recognition ceremony announcement containing a Commandant's List for BNCOC Class 001-06 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. In connection with the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained from the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002369
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 and DD Form 215 to show his SSN as "367-xx-xxxx." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 3 of his DD Form 214 the current entry and replacing it with the SSN as shown on his DD Form 4 and DD Form 398.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002370
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time does not show award of the Purple. 10. Review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS), an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the United States Army Human Resources Command, failed to reveal any orders for the Purple Heart pertaining to the applicant. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002375
The applicant states he served in combat in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) and participated in over 50 air assault missions but was never awarded the AM. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) of the DA Form 20 shows he earned the following awards during his active duty tenure: * National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) * Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) * RVN Campaign Medal with 60 Device * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) 5. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002377
The NGB advisory opinion states: a. the applicant's break in service from active duty to the ARNG was a direct result of administrative errors by the CAARNG; b. the applicant served the CAARNG through drill weekends, annual training, and various training; c. the applicant prepared for his transition from active duty to the Reserves in 2008 when he signed a DA Form 71 as a Reserve commissioned officer while he was at Fort Jackson, SC; d. the applicant attended and completed scheduled IDT...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002378
If the applicant felt his professional duties required contact with one of those individuals, the applicant was to contact his supervisor or the CG prior to contacting the individual regarding why he believed he needed to speak with that individual. c. Paragraph 2-19 states that when an officer is officially relieved of duties and a relief-for-cause report is subsequently prepared (paragraph 3-58), relief-for-cause reports require referral to the rated officer. The evidence of record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002387
His discharge packet is not available for review; however, his record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 29 May 1981 in the rank/grade of private (PV1)/E-1, 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 with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002391
The applicant's service records are contained in the interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS) and show: * he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 13 September 2002 for a period of 6 years * he was awarded military occupational specialty (MOS) 21N (Construction Equipment Supervisor) * his military education included completion of the Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) on 24 September 2005 and the Basic NCO Course (BNCOC) on 13 August and 17 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002394
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 September 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120002394 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in Item 33 (Record of Assignments) the applicant: a. entered the basic combat training course at Fort Chafee, on 22 November 1955; b. entered advanced individual training at Fort Lewis, on 15 February 1956; c. was assigned to the 9th Infantry Regiment at Fort Lewis on 21 April 1956 with duty as an ammunition...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002395
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time show he: a. served in Kuwait/Iraq during the period 27 October 2005 through 10 June 2006 (the DD Form 214 for the applicant's prior active service is not available for review); b. served in Kuwait/Afghanistan during the period 3 June 2008 through 4 April 2009; and c. was awarded the: * Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM) with Campaign Star * Army Reserve Component's Achievement Medal (2nd Award) * NDSM * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Iraq...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002398
The applicant states: * he is requesting his rank be adjusted from lieutenant colonel to colonel due to an unfair removal from command that resulted in him not being selected by the colonel board * his commander knew of issues in his command but failed to inform him of any of them * he was never counseled or given the chance to correct the issues, resulting in his removal from command * after giving him a top block rating and stating he was one of his top performing Product Managers (PM), 5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002400
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120002400 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides: * self-authored statements * Promotion Memorandum, National Guard Bureau (NGB), dated 1 July 2009 * Memorandum, dated 25 October 2006, from the Operations Officer, Property Accountability Inspection, Office of the Inspector General * Special Orders Number 161AR, NGB, Washington, DC, dated 1 July 2009 * National Guard Regulation 600-101 (Warrant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002407
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to honorable and that the reason for separation be changed. In May 2003, the applicant's immediate commander advised the applicant of his intent to separate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, for misconduct-commission of a serious offense, with a general discharge. He acknowledged he understood that if he received a character of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002410
d. The PEB recommended a combined disability rating of 30% and that the applicant be permanently retired due to physical disability. Therefore, the disability rating for this condition by the PEB is correct. The disability rating assigned by the Army was based on the level of disability at the time of his examination on 2 July 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002417
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 13 March 1991 to show in: * Item 5 (Date of Birth (DOB)) his DOB as 2 January 1969 instead of 2 January 1967 * Item 12b (Separation Date This Period) from 13 March 1991 to an unspecified date * Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the Southwest Asia Service Medal 2. The applicant provides: * DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002418
He believes the GOMOR has served its intended purpose in that it resulted in the applicant's early removal from a key developmental position, his "Center of Mass" OER with weak performance and potential comments, initiation of elimination action, a personnel actions flag, failure to be considered for promotion to LTC below the zone, rescission of a nominative assignment, and limitation of a post-ILE assignment. He further states: a. The letters of support from his former CGSC instructors...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002420
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120002420 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, it also contains a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) dated 16 July 1966 and a DA Form 2349 (Military Pay Voucher) dated 12 July 1967 which list his SSN using the number 5 as the eighth digit and the number 2 as the ninth digit. The evidence of record confirms the applicant entered active duty and he served under an SSN using the number 5 as the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002423
The applicant requests, in effect, his rank be corrected on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 January 1995. The applicant states: * He served in an enlisted status from 6 November 1974 to 30 December 1983 until he was appointed a chief warrant two (CW2) * He was a CW2 until 1 February 1989 when he was demoted back to a staff sergeant * He retired on 1 February 1995 in the rank of sergeant first class (SFC) * His records were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002424
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military service with no evidence of derogatory information in his military record. Therefore, it would be appropriate 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: a. awarding the applicant the AGCM (1st award) for the period 23 June 1969 through...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002427
Therefore, it would be appropriate and serve the interest of justice and equity to award him the first award of the AGCM for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 9 July 1968 through 20 April 1970, and to add this award to his record and DD Form 214. Notwithstanding the staff DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS above, the Board believed that the evidence concerning the Army Commendation Medal, i.e., the award certificate, was insufficient without corroborating orders to support...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002430
The applicant, the son of the deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's records to show the FSM was awarded the Purple Heart. 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 applicants failure to timely file. Office of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002431
The applicant, "J____ P____," requests correction of the record of "R____ P____ R____" to show the record was in fact his. 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. The applicant provided a DD Form 214 that shows "R____ P____ R____" enlisted for 3 years in the Regular Army on 8...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002432
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. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The available evidence shows the applicant's DD Form 214 incorrectly lists the eight digith of his SSN as a "7" when it should be listed as a "6." ____________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002435
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his marksmanship qualification badge. The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. _______ _ 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 | 20120002436
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is a single entry on this list of RVN casualties pertaining to the applicant which shows he was wounded on 8 September 1966. Absent evidence to corroborate that he was wounded twice as a result of enemy action and that he was treated for those wounds by military medical personnel while serving in the RVN the evidence is insufficient and the regulatory burden of proof necessary to support...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002437
The applicant states he served as an infantryman in Vietnam for a year and the Combat Infantryman Badge does not appear on his DD Form 214. Therefore, he should be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for actions on 18 January 1969 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. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002438
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). With respect to the applicants request for award of the CIB, effective 11 January 2007 the special requirements for award of the CIB for service in the ROK on the DMZ were rescinded. _______ _ 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 | 20120002442
On 20 August 1965, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208 and directed the issuance of an undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Active Duty Administrative Separations), paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002445
Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to Headquarters, U.S. Military Assistance Command and its subordinate units during the period 8 February 1962 to 28 March 1973 and to Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam and its subordinate units during the period 20 July 1965 to 28 March 1973. His record shows he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. The evidence of record does not show he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002447
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). On 17 August 1988, the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) issued a Certification of Military Service for the applicant's period of service from 2 June 1953 to 6 June 1956. The available evidence of record does not show he held and served in an infantry MOS in an infantry unit, his service dates in Korea, or that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002448
On 11 May 1979, the applicant was discharged accordingly. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was charged with the commission of offenses punishable by a punitive discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002449
Appendix B shows that during his service in Vietnam, he participated in the Vietnam Defense Campaign (8 March - 24 December 1965). The applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214: * National Defense Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * A bronze service star to be affixed to his already-awarded Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002452
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 31 January 1989, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-11, by reason of did not meet procurement medical fitness standards, with service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002453
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Korea Defense Service Medal (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. The entry in item 31 of the applicant's DA Form 20 which shows he served in Korea from 11 January 1967 through 9 May 1968 is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002454
The applicant requests his record be corrected to show award of two Korea service medals. The applicant states he has not yet received the two Korea service medals and it is now 56 years later. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Korea Defense Service Medal to his DD Form 214 and by issuing him the medal set for this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002455
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, absent convincing, independent, and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, were correct at the time and there is insufficient evidence to grant him relief in this case. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002456
Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "xxx-xx-9102." The evidence of record shows that upon his induction in the AUS, the applicant listed his SSN as "xxx-xx-9102." Therefore, absent convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, were correct at the time and there is insufficient evidence to grant him relief in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002457
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 Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as indicated on his social security card. ________ _ ___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 | 20120002458
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows in: * Item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) he completed 1 year, 8 months, and 29 days of foreign service in the U.S. Army Pacific * Item 24 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Army Commendation Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002461
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge (GD) to an honorable discharge (HD). Item 21 (Time Lost) of his DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows he was absent without leave (AWOL) from 5 through 21 October 1976 and from 29 November 1976 through 1 January 1977. On 4 January 1977, the applicant's commander informed him he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph...