ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002462
Neither the applicant's Personnel Qualification Record nor his DD Form 214 shows he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore there is insufficient evidence to award him the Combat Infantry Badge in this case. _______ _ __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 | 20120002466
In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood by requesting a discharge he was admitting guilt to the charges against him, or of a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct discharge or a dishonorable discharge. On 8 April 1986, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial, with an under other...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002470
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. Consistent with the applicant's chain of command's recommendations the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by a court-martial. _______ _ _X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002471
His DD Form 214 shows, on 22 May 1998, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, by reason of misconduct, with a general discharge. Further, it is presumed his discharge accurately reflects his overall record of service during his enlistment. Absent such evidence, regularity must be presumed in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002472
On 4 May 2008, the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for a change of his uncharacterized discharge to an honorable discharge. The regulation essentially requires that the service member must have voluntarily enlisted; must be in basic, advanced individual, on the job or service school training, and must not have completed of more than 179 days of active duty on their current enlistment at the time his/her separation action is initiated. Army Regulation 635-200...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002473
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of Item 15a (Member Contributed to Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 May 1992 to show an "X" in the "Yes" block instead of the "No" block. It appears the applicant is mistaken in that item 15a has nothing to do with whether...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002475
On 8 February 1966, the applicant was notified by his immediate commander that discharge action was being initiated against him for unfitness/unsuitability (homosexuality) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-89 (Personnel Separations Homosexuality). On 8 February 1966, the immediate commander recommended the applicant be discharged for unfitness/unsuitability under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-89, due to the applicant's homosexual tendencies. The evidence of record shows...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002477
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). He participated in five campaigns during his service in the Republic of Vietnam; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show 1 silver service star to be affixed to his previously-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. Awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002482
Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. c. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. _______ _ 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 | 20120002485
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military 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. Records show he 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: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Air Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal; and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002486
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Numbers), in effect at the time of the applicant's discharge, provided the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPN to be entered on the DD Form 214. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002487
A Soldier must have 6 years of eligible service on active duty or as a member of the Selected Reserve in order to transfer education benefits to a spouse and at least 10 years of eligible service to transfer benefits to eligible children. There was no record that the applicant requested to transfer education benefits to his spouse prior to his transfer to the Retired Reserve on 4 May 2011. The evidence of record shows that during his service in the USAR, the applicant did not serve on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002489
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a DD Form 214. It is evident that an error was made in the preparation of his DD Form 214; therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as it is listed on his DD Form 398.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002491
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the: * Vietnam Service Medal * Cold War Victory Medal * any other medals or ribbons he is entitled to 2. 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, the Board determined...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002493
The FSM's DA Form 2339 (Application for Voluntary Retirement), dated 24 September 1990, shows in: a. item 5 (Current Grade, Pay Grade (Date), and MOS) - MSG, E-8, 870428 (28 April 1987), 29X5M; and b. item 6 (Highest Grade Served on Active Duty and Branch of Service) - 1SG, E-8, U.S. Army. The FSM's DD Form 214 shows he was honorably retired from active duty on 31 October 1990 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 12, based on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002494
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and the Overseas Service Ribbon. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records 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. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002502
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his DD Form 214 be corrected by documenting his deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and awarding any service medals due based on this deployment, and by adding the Drivers Badge. The instructions for item 18 (Remarks) state that for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, enter the statement "SERVICE IN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002504
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. Based on Army Regulation 600-8-22, award of the Combat Infantryman Badge requires service in an infantry MOS in an infantry unit engaged in active ground combat with the enemy. The applicant's service record does not contain any flight records or orders for award of the Air Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002509
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. After considering all of the evidence and testimony presented, the board found that he was undesirable for further retention and recommended that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions. 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 | 20120002510
On 11 October 1968, the applicant proceeded with his unit to the RVN. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM for the period 13 May 1968 to 20 October 1969 and b. adding award of the AGCM and RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002515
Memorandum for Record, subject: Exception to Policy - CSRB, dated 8 June 2011, with command endorsements, dated 16 June, 26 August, and 10 November 2011, that recommend approval of the applicant's request based on the ABCMR decision that corrected his records to show he was promoted to CPT on 9 July 2009. b. U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC), Fort Bragg, NC, memorandum, subject: Exception to Policy, dated 10 January 2012, that disapproved the applicant's request for CSRB based on the fact...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002525
He had served 6 years and 5 days of active service. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) states, in pertinent part, that disability compensation is not an entitlement acquired by reason of service-incurred illness or injury; rather, it is provided to Soldiers whose service is interrupted and they can no longer continue to reasonably perform because of a physical disability incurred or aggravated in service. Therefore, since there is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002526
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 1 November 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120002526 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant enlisted in the Illinois Army National Guard (ARNG) on 9 November 2007 for a period of 8 years, training as a military policeman and a $20,000.00 enlistment bonus to be paid in two increments, the first payment due upon completion of initial active duty training (IADT). The applicant's records show no evidence of the applicant being discharged due to sexual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002528
Correct the following items of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 14 October 2008: (1) Item 12 (Record of Service) - include his service in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR); (2) Item 12f (Foreign Service) - include his service in Iraq and Germany; (3) Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) - include awards he earned while he was in Iraq, including the award of the Purple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002529
The applicant provides a list of 64 exhibits including: * a 12-page statement describing the circumstances beginning with his application to enter the ROTC program to his disenrollment from the ROTC program at RIT * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) * two incomplete DA Forms 597-3 (Army Senior ROTC Scholarship Cadet Contract) * APFT results * counseling statements * DOD IG document * documents from two court cases * LTC PTH's sworn statement CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. ROTC...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002530
During its original review of the case, the Board determined the applicant's available record did not show and he did not provide conclusive evidence to show that his wounds were the result of hostile action, that he was treated for such wounds by medical personnel, and that his treatment was made a matter official record. He 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: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002532
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-X8-XXXX." His discharge orders, dated 16 April 1968, show his SSN as "XXX-X8-XXXX." _______ _ __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 | 20120002536
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120002536 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). _______ _ _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 | 20120002544
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests through his attorney, in effect, correction of the records of his deceased brother, a former service member (FSM), to show the FSM enrolled in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), option B (Deferred Annuity), naming his sister as a natural person with an insurable interest. Counsel states: * the FSM served in the ARNG from 1987 until he was honorably...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002545
The application submitted by the applicant seeks only correction of items 21, 22, and 24 of his 10 October 1952 DD Form 214; however, his accompanying statement indicates he would like to be awarded the PH and BSM, have a medical treatment record removed, and that his education and experience ignored when he applied for a commission be acknowledged. The evidence of record fails to show the applicant was ever wounded in action, or that he was ever recommended for or awarded the PH and/or BSM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002546
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * awards of the Air Command Wings, 1986 class award, Florida; Military Police (MP) Award and Certificate, California; and the Military Honors Certificate and Badge, North Dakota * his completion of the Warrior Transition Course, from 11 January through 8 February 2008 2. The applicant provides: * two DD Forms 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * a certificate of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002548
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) by adding all awards of the Air Medal (AM). Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show this unit award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 by: a. deleting the ARCOM and VSM; and b. adding the following awards: * AM * ARCOM (3rd Award) * VSM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002555
The applicant requests, in effect, that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) issued on 30 September 1972 be corrected to show his warrant officer service as well as his commissioned service, his two tours in Vietnam, his awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) and Bronze Star Medal (BSM), and his completion of the Instructor Course and his Outstanding Instructor Award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002556
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence indicating he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. Additionally, he was 18 years and 4 months old at the time of his first court-martial conviction and there is no evidence indicating he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same age who successfully completed military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002558
On 12 January 2010, the unit commander notified the applicant action was being initiated to separate him under the provisions of paragraph 5-17 (condition, not a disability), Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) based on the applicant having been diagnosed with a mixed adjustment disorder. The Department of the Army SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table stipulates that an RE code of "3" is the proper code to assign members who are separated for a condition, not a disability under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002560
The applicant requests combat pay for his service in Korea. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. However, without evidence to the contrary, it must be presumed he received combat pay during the period he was in Korea.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002563
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the Social Security Number (SSN) in item 3 (Social Security Number) of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected and that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The evidence or record confirms the applicant held and served in an MP MOS throughout his tenure on active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002564
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards and Decorations), in effect at the time, provided that the AGCM was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. The designated period of eligibility for service in Korea is 1 October 1966 to 30 June 1974. c. The Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) 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,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002565
The DD Form 214 he was issued confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service and issued of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. 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. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002566
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the: * Joint Service Commendation Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * all other awards he is entitled to receive based on his service in Iraq * Pathfinder School (Course) 2. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service and correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002567
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 16 May 1977, the applicant was discharged accordingly. His record documents no acts of significant achievement or valor and did not support the issuance of an honorable or a general discharge by the separation authority at the time of discharge and it does not support an upgrade to an honorable or a general discharge at this late date.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002570
The applicant requests upgrade of his discharge and removal of the narrative reason and authority for the discharge. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), paragraph 29 (Burden of Proof) states, "The ABCMR begins its consideration of each case with the presumption of administrative regularity. There is no evidence to show that the applicant's first sergeant gave him any advice and it is unreasonable to presume that his reduction and discharge was the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002572
Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows that during the applicant's tenure of assignment in the RVN, his unit, HHC, 3 rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment was cited for award of the RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period 19 June 1968 through 31 July 1970 and the RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation for the period 12 December 1966 through 31 August 1970 by Department of the Army General Order...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002573
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence clearly shows he was wounded in action in North Korea on 23 March 1953. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 23 March 1953 and issuing him an appropriate document to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002576
The applicant requests, in effect: a. adjustment of his date of rank (DOR) to master sergeant (MSG)/E-8 to 8 August 2002 with pay and allowances from 8 August 2002 to 31 March 2004; b. adjustment of his DOR to sergeant major (SGM)/E-9 to 8 December 2004 with pay and allowances from 8 December 2004 to 31 May 2006; c. removal of the DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Evaluation Report (NCOER)) covering the period November 2002 through October 2003 from his official military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002579
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Orders 233-25 issued by Headquarters, 257th Personnel Service Company, Composite Team, Germany, dated 18 September 1990, assigning the applicant to the U.S. Army Transition Point, Fort Jackson, SC, for the purpose of ourptocessing, and subsequent discharge from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, effective 25 September 1990. c. A DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002580
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Infantryman Badge. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows the: * Army Service Ribbon * Southwest Asia Service Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar 5. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002581
The applicant requests correction of her reentry eligibility (RE) code of "4" to a code of "3." Records show the applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-8, by reason of "Parenthood," and correctly assigned the SPD code of "JDG." Those individuals can best advise a former service member as to the needs of the service at the time and they may also process RE code waivers.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002582
His record includes a Personnel Qualification Record (Officer), dated 14 August 2007, showing his promotion eligibility date as 9 November 2003. His self-authored statement follows: After notification of selection in [April] 2002, I requested that my unit (the 8th Medical Brigade) submit the documentation to award my promotion. The evidence of record shows the applicant was selected for promotion to COL/O-6 in 2002.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002583
The applicant requests correction of item 7a (Place of Entry into Active Duty) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period 17 May 2002 through 19 May 2007 to show he entered active duty at Fort Sam Houston, TX instead of Spencer, IN. The applicant provides: * two DD Forms 214 * a DA Form 71 (Oath of Office - Military Personnel) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...