ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002726
The applicant's record contains a DD Form 458 (Charge Sheet) which shows he was charged with conspiring with PVT ED and PVT CM between 20 and 27 February 1988 by driving to Austin, TX, to purchase LSD with the intent to distribute. The applicant's chain of command recommended approval of his request for discharge for the good of the service and his discharge UOTHC. The characterization of service for this type of discharge is normally UOTHC and the evidence shows the applicant was aware of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002727
Additionally, the applicant states, in effect, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) has established precedent by removing unfavorable information from his former commander's AMHRR, who was investigated in the same ROI. The applicant argues: * the presence of the documents in his AMHRR qualifies as an injustice pursuant to AR 15-85, paragraph 2-10c(1) * parts of the AR 15-6 investigation are untrue * the investigating officer (IO) completely disregarded his version of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002729
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 13A (field artillery basic) and the addition of a Purple Heart. The applicant's record does not contain any documentation and he did not provide any evidence to show he was recommended for or awarded the Purple Heart. His record is void of evidence and he has not provided sufficient evidence to show MOS 13A...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002730
There is no evidence of record which shows he qualified expert with the M-14 rifle. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for the first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002731
The applicant's DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 10 December 1979 in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted 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. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002732
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-4x-xxxx" instead of "xxx-1x-xxxx." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Evidence shows the applicant's SSN as "xxx-4x-xxxx" at the time of his enlistment. __________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 | 20120002733
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his service during Operation Desert Storm and that he be paid combat and separation pay. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in SWA in support of Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm for 6 months and 27 days from 1 September 1990 through 27 March 1991.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002734
Item 2 (SN) of his DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) listed the entry "917-XX-XXXX." He provides a social security card that shows his name and a different SSN (the number 400-XX-XXXX - the same SSN hand-written on his DA Form 20) than that shown on his DD Form 214. In this case, based on the evidence of record and the evidence he submitted, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002735
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 a completely different social security number (SSN). The applicant's DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 6 April 1966, shows his SSN as shown on his Form SSA-1099.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002738
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. c. A general discharge was a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Each case is decided on its own merits when an applicant submits an application to either the Army Discharge Review Board or the ABCMR requesting change in discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002739
Orders, dated 7 August 1970, show he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 6 August 1970 in Vietnam. Orders show the applicant received the Purple Heart for wounds received in action on 6 August 1970 and his DD Form 214 shows one award of the Purple Heart. __________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 | 20120002741
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his Social Security Number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). His service personnel records show SSN "XXX-XX-XXX2." However, the evidence of record shows the SSN of "XXX-XX-XXX2" was used when he enlisted in the RA in 1983 and when he was REFRAD in 1986.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002742
The applicant requests that he be issued a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to account for his active military service from July 1964 through July 1966 with an honorable discharge. The applicant's military records show he was appointed in the USAR as a second lieutenant. Paragraph 1-4(1)(b) specified a DD Form 214 would be prepared for members of the Army National Guard and USAR separated after completing 90 days or more of continuous active duty for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002744
The applicant requests correction of block 12f (foreign service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 30 September 2006. The evidence shows the applicants records contain an administrative error which does not require action by the Board. Therefore, the Board requests that the ARBA CMD administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show in block 12a of his DD Form 214 ending on 30 September 2006 that he entered active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002745
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). He also requests award of the Iraq Medal of Commitment and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time does not show award of the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002746
He continues by stating that because he did not have a beneficiary his premiums should be refunded to him. On 11 May 2006, in connection with his application for retired pay, the applicant again elected his brother as his beneficiary under the SBP. The evidence of record shows that in May 1990 the applicant elected RCSBP coverage for his brother, a person with insurable interest.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002747
The FSM's record contains and the applicant submitted a DD Form 1300, which shows the FSM was killed in action on 19 September 2005, in Iraq. The available evidence in this case shows the FSM was on active duty when he died. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned by corrected by: a. showing the applicant completed and returned a DD Form 2656-7 and related documents to the proper office on 20 September 2005 and that they were...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002748
The applicant provides: * Email from the Chief, Army Medical Department (AMEDD) Special Pay Branch verifying his eligibility for MSP and MISP * Fiscal Year 2010 Army Medical Corps Special Pay Policy, Plans and Rates CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. For Army Medical Corps officers (physicians), these special pays include MASP, which is paid to all Medical Corps officers upon completion of internship (not during initial residency) at the current rate of $15,000.00 (less taxes) for a 1-year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002754
The applicant contends the FSM's records should be corrected to show he was on active duty at the time of death and as a result reinstatement of the SBP annuity for the FSM's two children. The evidence of record shows: a. a Transcript of Military Record shows the FSM "Died on Active Duty" on 21 February 2010; and b. an informal LODI, formal LODI, initial Report of Casualty, and final Report of Casualty all show the FSM was in an "Inactive (emphasis added) Duty Training" status at the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002760
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 30 June 1972 to show award of the Legion of Merit (LOM). The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Letter Order Award of the LOM, dated 23 August 1972 * 2-page Proposed Citation CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the LOM to his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002765
The DD Form 214 he was issued lists the following awards: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * RVN Campaign Medal (RVNCM) * ARCOM with V Device * Combat Medical Badge * BSM 8. 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 4 April 1968 through 4 January 1970, and to add this award to his record and DD Form 214. As a result,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002767
The form contains the following pertinent information: * Item 6 (Organization) shows Company H, 395th Infantry Regiment * Item 7 (Date of Separation) shows 26 November 1945 * Item 30 (Military Occupational Specialty) shows Machine Gun NCO 605 * Item 31 (Military Qualification and Date) shows Combat Infantry Badge December 1944 * Item 32 (Battles and Campaigns) shows Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe * Item 33 (Decorations and Citations) shows the: * Purple Heart * American Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002769
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * her correct service * completion of postal training 2. The applicant provides her DD Form 214 for the period ending 27 December 2005. Her DD Form 214 for this period of service shows in: * Item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty (AD) This Period) - 2005 11 01 * Item 12b (Separation date This Period) - 2005 12 27 * Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) - 0001 01 27 * Item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002770
The applicant states: * he was unjustly delayed in being federally recognized for promotion to colonel due to an administrative error between the State of Texas and the National Guard Bureau (NGB) * the error was not of his making and it denied him 19 months of differential pay creditable towards his "high three" for retirement * he was selected for promotion to colonel by a Department of the Army Selection Board in June 2009 and he was reassigned to a colonel's position in December 2009 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002771
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) that was created at the time she entered active duty shows her first name as "S----h." She reviewed this form at a later date and authenticated it by placing her signature in item 34 (Signature) using this first name. The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document, which confirms her new first name, will be filed in her Official...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002772
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). On 7 January 1967, the applicant was assigned for duty in the RVN. The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in the RVN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002773
The applicant had 16 years of service as of the programs implementation date of 1 August 2009; therefore, he was eligible to transfer to either his spouse or his children. 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. The applicant did not and could not have requested a transfer of his benefits to his dependents on 3 June 2009.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002775
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and issue of the medal set. It states the three basic requirements for the CIB are that the member be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties; be assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat; and actively participate in such ground combat.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002777
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. e. On 14 February 1985, the applicant was discharged. On 24 October 1991, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002778
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his service in Korea and that he was separated in grade E-5. However, his DD Form 214 does not show his service in Korea or that he was separated in the grade of E-5. Records show the applicant served in Korea for 1 year and 1 month, from 7 April 1967 through 6 May 1968, and that this service is recorded in item 22, block c of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002779
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he served in Vietnam from 5 September 1971 to 20 July 1972 instead of 5 September 1971 to 13 March 1972. Item 17 (Foreign Service) of his DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record) shows he served in Vietnam from 5 September 1971 to 13 March 1972. It states item 22c will show total active duty outside continental limits of the United States for the period covered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002783
Item 5 (filing instructions) of the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, UCMJ), regarding filing the Article 15 in the performance or the restricted section of his official military personnel file (OMPF) is lined through and replaced with the entry "N/A" (Not Applicable). NJP may be imposed to correct, educate, and reform offenders who the imposing commander determines cannot benefit from less stringent measures; to preserve a Soldier's record of service from unnecessary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002786
The applicant requests his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 21 August 1989, NJP was imposed against the applicant for failing to report to duty at the prescribed time. On 17 October 1989, he was discharged under honorable conditions (general discharge) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct (patterns of misconduct).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002788
On 15 October 1971, the applicant's commander recommended the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations-Discharge-Unfitness and Unsuitability) for unfitness frequent involvement in incidents of discreditable nature with civil or military authorities with an undesirable discharge. The commander stated the discharge was recommended because the applicant had two special courts-martial and one punishment under the provisions of Article 15,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002790
The applicant provides a PDMRA Calculator Sheet, DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), Mobilization Orders, and a National Guard Bureau (NGB) Memorandum, dated 17 February 2010 in support of his application. The evidence of record also confirms the applicant earned 16 days of PDMRA during the period in question and was never afforded the opportunity to use this earned PDMRA. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002792
The applicant states that he served in combat with the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam from September 1966 to September 1967 and he was not awarded the CIB. While the sincerity of the applicant's claim that he served in combat is not in doubt, there is no evidence in the available records and he has not provided any evidence to show he held the MOS of an infantryman, that he endured the hardships of an infantryman, and that he engaged the enemy in combat while serving as an infantryman. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002793
An NGB official recommended approval and stated that the applicant met the educational and time in grade requirements; however, due to delays that snowballed into more delays, he was ultimately denied promotion for almost a year. If this had been done, the delays related to missing the state FRB in September, an outdated PHA, and the delays associated with the new Federal Recognition process for warrant officers could have been avoided. In an email, dated 2 October 2010, a state official...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002795
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 31 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120002795 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he completed 2 years, 11 months, and 23 days of total active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002800
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his reason for separation was due to service-connected psychiatric reasons instead of physical disability. Special Orders Number 127, dated 25 June 1964, published by Headquarters, Fort Leonard Wood, show he was honorably discharged from active duty on 29 June 1964 under the provisions of paragraph 33 of Army Regulation 635-40A (Physical Evaluation for Retention,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002802
At the time of enlistment he elected to serve under the name that is listed on his DD Form 214. His DD Form 214 reflects the name he used at the time of enlistment and served under. _______ _ __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 | 20120002808
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, his record contains a DD Form 398, DA Form 3027, and Orders releasing him from active duty that list his SSN as "XXX-XX-X5XX," which is the SSN listed on his social security card. 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 to show his SSN as it is listed on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002809
g. A DA Form 3349, dated 11 June 2008, shows the applicant was given a permanent profile of 3 for his upper extremities and he was recommended for a medical evaluation board (MEB)/physical evaluation board (PEB). The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before that service member can be medically separated or retired. c. When the MEB found the applicant's condition of chronic cervicalgia as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002810
The applicant's records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 25 April 1951 and he held military occupational specialty (MOS) 1824 (Cook). The DD Form 214 he was issued for this period of service does not list the Purple Heart or the Combat Infantryman Badge as authorized awards. However, the evidence of records shows he held MOS 1824 at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002811
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120002811 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002812
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120002812 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The medical records, dated between 1981 and 1987, and provided by the applicant do not show his ear problems were the result of hostile action in Vietnam. In the absence of corroborating evidence showing he was injured and treated for wounds as a result of hostile action in Vietnam the statement the applicant provided from a fellow Soldier was not sufficient as a basis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002813
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the: * Valorous Unit Award * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Army Good Conduct Medal * Republic of Vietnam Wound Medal * Presidential Unit Citation * Air Assault Badge 2. There is no documentation in his available records that indicates he was previously awarded or authorized the Presidential Unit Citation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002816
The applicant provided orders 272-03, dated 29 September 2009, which promoted him to SGT/E-5, effective 1 October 2009. Chapter 2 contains guidance on the preparation of the DD Form 214 and states that items 4a and 4b show the active duty grade or rank and pay grade at time of separation and are obtained from the Soldier's records (promotion or reduction orders). His record shows he was a promotable SPC/E-4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002819
Medical records provided by the applicant indicate he was wounded during a mortar attack on 9 April 2004 in Iraq. Throughout his medical record there is no discussion of an MEB while he was serving on active duty. The applicant provided a letter from an Air Force neurologist, dated 5 February 2010 (1 month after his separation), stating the applicant should be reinstated on active duty to perform an MEB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002822
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He therefore requested consideration of a general discharge instead of a discharge under other than honorable conditions. On 16 May 2005, the appropriate authority approved his request for discharge and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002830
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a more favorable discharge. On 19 October 1979, the appropriate authority (a major general) approved his request for discharge and directed that he be discharged under other than honorable conditions. At the time of his application to the Board, the applicant was incarcerated by the Maryland Department of Corrections.