ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002588
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) be corrected by adding the Expert Grenade Badge (Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar) and Overseas Campaign Ribbon (Overseas Service Ribbon). The applicant states he earned the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar and should receive the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) for serving during the Vietnam era. The applicants request to add the Expert Grenade Badge and Overseas...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002594
The evidence shows he is qualified for award of the Purple Heart. The evidence of record also shows he completed a qualifying period of service in Vietnam for award of the Vietnam Service Medal with one silver service star. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Awarding the applicant the: * Purple Heart for wounded received in Vietnam on 21 April 1968 * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 29...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002603
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120002603 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Military Personnel Records and advisory opinions (if any). A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of Reserve service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002606
The applicant requests correction of the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)/Medical Retention Board's (MMRB) recommendation, dated 5 October 2008, to show "refer to the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES)" instead of "discharge." The applicant states: * He received an approved line of duty (LOD) determination for lower back spasm on 3 February 2004 * This was the same condition for which he received a permanent physical profile on 5 June 2008 * The physical profile states...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002609
The applicant states he is a Vietnam veteran and had been receiving VA benefits. Army Regulation 635-200 also provided for a general discharge under honorable conditions for an individual whose military record was not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. On 17 June 1977, the ADRB upgraded the applicants discharge from an undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge under the DOD SDRP based on a mandate contained in the established DOD SDRP criteria concerning...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002614
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the AGCM is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active enlisted service. Therefore, he is entitled award of the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 27 September 2007 to 1 November 2008 and 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 be corrected by: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002618
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Korean Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation (PUC) and that they be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant's military records are not available 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 | 20120002620
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he completed 2 years, 11 months, and 29 days of active military service. The applicants request for award of the PH has been carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002621
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his correct SSN. ____________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 | 20120002623
The applicant states that he was promoted to the rank of sergeant while serving in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) in Colorado and he deserves to have this reflected on his DD Form 214. He had served 4 years of total active service and he was transferred to a Troop Program Unit in Denver, Colorado. The DD Form 214 is prepared to reflect information that is in effect on the date of release or discharge from active duty and his records show that he was serving in the rank and pay grade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002625
There are no orders in his record that shows he was ever promoted to SP5. Although he appeared before an E-5 promotion board and was recommended for promotion, there is no evidence in his record and he has not provided any evidence that shows he was ever promoted to SP5/E-5. The DD Form 214 he was issued correctly shows his rank/grade as SP4/E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002627
The applicant requests the records of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he elected to participate in the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) for spouse coverage, based on the full amount. The FSM was honorably retired on 31 July 1992 and he was placed on the retired list in his retired rank of MAJ on 1 August 1992. Prior to retirement the FSM was provided an opportunity to make an SBP election.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002629
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The record also shows the applicant's service was described as uncharacterized as a result of being separated while in an entry-level status. Therefore, absent any evidence that the applicant's existing medical conditions were disabling at the time of her discharge processing or of any error or injustice in the discharge process, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support granting the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002630
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) in item 19 (Date and Place of Entry into Active Service) to show his date of entry as "5 May 1953" instead of "5 May 1933." His DD Form 214 shows: * his date of birth as 9 September 1932 * his date of entry into active service as 5 May 1933 * he completed 2 years, 10 months, and 19 days of net active service * he was released from active duty on 23 March 1956 4....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002633
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation-Honorable Discharge) to show his Prisoner of War (POW) Medal and all other awards to which he may be entitled. The WD AGO Form 53-55 he was issued at the time shows in: * item 31 (Military Qualification and Date) award of the Combat Infantryman Badge effective 14 March 1945 * item 32 (Battles and Campaigns) he participated in the Central Europe and Rhineland campaigns * item 33 (Decorations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002635
The applicant requests an upgrade of her under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. The DD Form 214 she was issued at the time shows she was discharged 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 than honorable conditions discharge. Chapter 10 provides that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002636
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120002636 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. b. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. 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 | 20120002637
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The American Legion, acting as the applicant's counsel, requests his DD Form 214 be corrected to show his correct SSN. It is evident that an error was made in the preparation of his DD Form 214 in that the incorrect SSN was recorded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002638
The applicant requests, in two separate applications, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his separation authority and narrative reason for separation as Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 6 (hardship) instead of chapter 9 (alcohol abuse rehabilitation failure). The applicant provides: * Self-authored letter, dated 30 January 2012 * DD Form 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States), dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002639
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, stated a general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002640
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's military record shows he was inducted into the Army of United States on 22 September 1966. Deleting from his DD Form 214 the: * Vietnam Service Medal * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) * Overseas service bar c. adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Purple Heart * Bronze Star Medal * Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002644
He provided a DA Form 2823, dated 2 October 2009, wherein a fellow Soldier stated that on 28 September 2009 he was on a mission with the applicant when they received SAF and RPG fire. The applicant's medical records and witness statement clearly show that he was injured as a result of a hostile enemy fire, wherein an RPG exploded near his position causing a contusive injury to his left ear. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002653
The applicant requests correction of the separation authority and reason for separation on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 14 May 2004 to show he was separated for disability. He provides: * DD Form 214 * line of duty determination memorandum * page 1 of his DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings) * orders assigning him to the Retired Reserve CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The memorandum shows he was found unfit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002654
The military psychiatric evaluation stated impairment for military duty moderate. In a letter, dated 10 March 2012, the applicant also states she did not originally appeal the Physical Evaluation Board's (PEB) decision of finding her fit for PTSD for several reasons: a. she was told Soldiers are rarely found unfit for duty due to mental health conditions. _______ _ X _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002656
Therefore, his DD Form 214 for the period ending 6 April 1991 should be corrected to show this award. Although he is authorized to wear only one award, his DD Form 214 for the period ending 6 April 1991 should be corrected to show two awards of this unit 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 for the period ending 6 April 1991 the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002658
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 20 July 1987, after consulting with counsel, the applicant voluntarily submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. Based on the applicants record of indiscipline which includes 78 days of AWOL his service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002661
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged under Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 for the good of the service with a UOTHC discharge on 12 December 1983. It stated that SPD code JFS is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Service members who received nonjudicial punishment were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002664
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was discharged in the pay grade of E-2 with a date of rank of 12 October 1967 and that his last duty assignment was Company U, Quartermaster School (QMS) Brigade, 1st Army, Fort Lee, VA. 2. However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged in the grade of E-1 and he was assigned to Company B, QMS Brigade. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120002664 3 ARMY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002665
His record contains a document titled "Log Number 3491" that shows the applicant suffered multiple fragment wounds to his left leg on 25 July 1970 and the entry: Cleaning up detail in front of bunker burning grass when some type of explosive was set off (possibly a cook off) - investigation 5. The DA Form 20 is a record of the applicant's history in the Army and an entry for wounds received would not normally be made on this document without orders or a casualty report. Notwithstanding his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002668
For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar was authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. In light of his overall record of service, it would be appropriate to award him the AGCM (1st Award) based on completion of a qualifying period of active Federal service from 31 July 1969 to 30 July 1971 and correction his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002669
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 2 September 1982 with an under honorable conditions character of service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 14-33b(3), by reason of misconduct an established pattern showing dishonorable failure to pay just debts. His records show he was counseled due to his failure to pay his just debts.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002671
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. His personnel record does not include orders for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge and is void of evidence which indicates he was engaged in active ground combat. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence on which to base correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002675
Upon his return from AIT, he was told that his unit had been reassigned to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX, which was almost 200 miles away. While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. It also shows he agreed to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002692
The applicant's request to correct his DD Form 214 to show his year of birth as 1952 was carefully considered. Unfortunately, the evidence of record shows his year of birth consistently appeared as 1958 on all documents in his available personnel record throughout his period of service. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120002692 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120002692 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002696
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-XX72" instead of "XXX-XX-XX27." A review of other documents contained in his available military personnel record shows his SSN consistently appears as "XXX-XX-XX72" throughout his service. Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "XXX-XX-XX27."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002698
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 10 August 2005, the applicant's commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct due to a pattern of misconduct. Accordingly, on 29 August 2005, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, by reason of misconduct, with a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002700
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to a general discharge and a personal appearance before the Board with counsel provided. The evidence of record shows that the applicant was recommended for discharge by reason of civil conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002702
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120002702 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an 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. During the enlistment process the applicant signed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) listing the third digit...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002705
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 5 February 1948 instead of 5 January 1948. His official military personnel file (OMPF) contains a: a. DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) that he completed and signed that lists his DOB as 5 February 1948; b. DD Form 47 (Record of Induction), dated 17 January 1968, that shows his DOB as 5 January 1948; c. DD Form 1584 (National...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002706
The applicant requests issuance of a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of United States Report of Transfer or Discharge)) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant contends he received the CIB while serving in Vietnam and requests correction of his records by adding this award. Although the available evidence shows he was assigned to an infantry unit and performed duties in MOS 11C while serving in Vietnam, his record contains a DA Form 2627-1 which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002710
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general under honorable conditions discharge. He indicated on his Standard Form 88 (Report of Medical Examination) that he was in good health. Chapter 10 of the version in effect at the time provided that a member who committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment included a punitive discharge could submit a request for discharge for the good of the service at any time after court-martial charges were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002712
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this award. Army Regulation 672-5-2 (Awards), in effect at the time, states the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002714
The applicant requests that his Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) and that he be awarded the Korean Freedom Medal. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of retirement does not show award of the MSM, Korean Service Medal (KSM) with one bronze service star, or the United Nations Service Medal (UNSM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002716
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows she entered active duty on 3 November 1982. It also shows in: a. item 12b (Separation Date This Period) - the entry "84 11 04" (4 November 1984); b. item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) - that she had completed 3 years of active service; and c. item 18 (Remarks) - time lost from 2 January through 3 January 1985. Records show the applicant entered active duty on 3 November 1982 for a period of 3 years and she had an ETS date of 2 November 1985.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002718
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, he should not have been discharged from the Army under the Trainee Discharge Program. On 30 July 1979, his commander notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-33 (TDP).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002719
The applicant requests, in effect, that his general discharge, under the provisions of the Department of Defense (DOD) Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP), be affirmed and further upgraded to an honorable discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. The ADRB upgraded his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge, under honorable conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002720
The applicant requests his deceased father, a former service member (FSM), be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge. The FSM's complete 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 | 20120002721
The applicant requests recomputation of his retired pay. In the processing of this case a staff advisory opinion was obtained from the Officer of the deputy Chief of Staff, G1 which opines, in effect, that although the applicant did not apply for recomputation by August 2008, which was 1 year after the last 1993 TERA participants Enhanced Retirement Qualification Period (ERQP) would have attained 20 years of service, as a matter of equity, his request should be approved and he should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002722
On 3 February 1971, he departed his training unit in an absent without leave (AWOL) status. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 23 February 1972 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 issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant did not provide...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002724
On 13 August 2010, the applicant did not concur with the findings and requested a formal hearing. Since his diabetes was controlled by medication and his sleep apnea was found to be medically acceptable, there is insufficient evidence on which to add diabetes and sleep apnea as unfitting conditions. It is acknowledged the DVA has granted him a proposed 50% disability rating for obstructive sleep apnea and 20% rating for diabetes mellitus, type 2.