ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000347
However, his record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 13 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 an under other than honorable conditions discharge and 171 days of time lost. There is no evidence showing he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000351
She completed the tour and was assigned to Fort Stewart, Georgia where she applied for and was approved for training as a unit supply specialist. There is no evidence in the available records to show she applied for a 15-year retirement under the Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA). Under the qualitative screening subprogram, records for pay grade E-5 through E-9 are regularly screened by the Department of the Army promotion selection boards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000356
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show military education, all his awards and badges, and to show his deployment dates. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows in: * Block 12f (Foreign Service) the entry "0000 00 00," indicating no foreign service * Block 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the: * National Defense Service Medal * Global War on Terrorism...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000359
The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) is available and shows: * service with the 202nd AAA Battalion * campaign credit for New Guinea and Southern Philippines * no wounds received in action * award of the: * Bronze Arrowhead * Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze star * Good Conduct Medal 5. Therefore, the Board requests that the ARBA CMD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000364
BOARD DATE: 14 June 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120000364 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. His record contains: a. a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 6 September 1966, that does not list his SSN; b. a DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States), dated 27 September 1966, that does not list his SSN; and c. reduction, assignment, and promotion orders, dated between April 1968 and February 1969, that show the same SSN as shown on his social...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000367
Counsel requests reconsideration of the applicants earlier petition to the Board and that the record be corrected as follows: a. a waiver to meet time requirement for promotion consideration; b. placement of a letter in applicants personnel record setting forth his accurate performance of duty for the period covered by Officer Evaluation Reports (OERs) previously removed from the record; and c. promotion to colonel or, consideration by a Stand-By Advisory Board (STAB)/Special Selection...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000374
After reviewing the GOMOR imposed against the applicant, his statement in his own behalf, and the chain of command's recommendation, the CG directed the GOMOR be permanently filed in the applicant's OMPF. The GOMOR was filed in the performance section of the applicant's OMPF. The GOMOR was filed in the performance section of his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000377
He goes on to state that in September 2011 he received notification from DFAS that his retirement account had been corrected and that he would receive back pay for only the last 6 years because they were prohibited from paying more than 6 years under the Barring Statute; however, they collected all back premiums for the Survivor Benefits Plan (SBP) all the way back to the date of his retirement. It is also reasonable to believe that had he known that he was not being credited with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000378
It provides that Soldiers in pay grades E-1 through E-3 at the end of their enlistments are not authorized to reenlist. The applicant's contentions have been noted; however, his DD Form 214 appears to correctly reflect that he was discharged due to misconduct and he failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence of record that he was not properly discharged or that he was issued an improper separation and RE code. It is also noted that while his RE code...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000379
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to an honorable or general discharge. Conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable law and regulations, and the final discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which the applicant was convicted. _______ _ 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 | 20120000383
The applicant submits a character reference letter from his brother wherein he states the applicant has grown from an "uncertain teenager" to a man who knows what he wants in life. On 19 April 2010, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000384
In addition, he provides no evidence nor does his record contain any evidence that he was processed for a medical board and twice denied a medical discharge. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his office,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000396
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to honorable and amendment of his reentry eligibility (RE) code. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Pertinent Army regulations provide that individuals will be assigned RE codes prior to discharge or release from active duty based on their service records or the reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000399
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) by changing the authority, reason, and reentry (RE) code of "3" to show she was separated due to a hardship with an RE code of "2. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR)), paragraph 2-9 provides that the Board begins its consideration of each case with the presumption of administrative regularity. The applicant contends that her DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000409
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge under honorable conditions (general) be upgraded to an honorable discharge. The applicant states he was very young at the time and the other Soldier involved admitted the drugs were his. The available records do not show that the applicant ever petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000413
The applicant provides: * a self-authored statement * OERs, dated June 1991 through December 1995 * Written Communications Skills Tests * Summation of Testimony for USAIS Faculty Board * Appeal of USAIS Faculty Board * Documents Granting and Denying Appeal * Letters of Recommendation and Commendation * OERs from 1996 to present day COUNSEL'S REQUEST, STATEMENT AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provided an undated appeal of the Faculty Board's decision to the USAIS on 24 March 1995. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000416
The applicant requests correction to his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Parachutist Badge and the Jungle Expert Patch. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Course completion certificate for the Basic Airborne Course * Course completion certificate for the Jungle Warfare Training Course * Several photographs CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. _______ _ _x______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000419
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support awarding him the CIB for this period of service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000422
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to honorable. There is no evidence to show he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000425
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. The applicant contends that his BCD should be upgraded because the judge did not give the jury instructions on any other type of discharge besides that of a BCD and his discharge was inequitable. In both instances, the sentence to a BCD was affirmed.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000440
The applicant requests his discharge date from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) be corrected to show 25 December 1969 instead of 30 November 1969. The applicant states: * His discharge date should be corrected to show he completed 6 full years of service * He attended his required meetings until 25 December 1969 * He falls 25 days short of being eligible for veterans benefits 3. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000448
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: * Purple Heart * Combat Infantryman Badge 2. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations) does not show award of the Purple Heart or the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided evidence that shows he participated in active ground combat as an infantryman.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000449
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. On 10 November 1971, the separation authority approved the recommendation for separation and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000459
The applicant requests correction of her uncharacterized discharges of 1990 and 2002 to honorable discharges. A National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) shows she was released from the ARNG with uncharacterized service on 28 March 1990 and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Annual Training) for the remainder of her statutory obligation. c. An uncharacterized separation will be initiated when a Soldier is released from IADT...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000462
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. The evidence of record shows the VA increased the applicant's disability rating from 10% to 40% for degenerative joint disease and granted him a 0% disability rating for a scar on posterior aspect his neck almost 20 years after he was discharged. As a result he was discharged from active duty under the provisions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000466
The applicant was reported as absent without leave (AWOL) from 28 August 1971 through 6 October 1971 (84 days) and from 7 December 1971 through 31 May 1972 (177 days). The applicant was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 12 July 1972 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000471
National Guard Regulation 600-200 states Soldiers separated with RE code "3" are not fully qualified for reentry or continuous service at time of separation, but this disqualification is waivable. The available records do not show evidence of error in the RE code entered on the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 19 June 1992. The available records do not show the SPD code assigned to Soldiers discharged based on a DCSS at the time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000472
On 23 July 1970, the separation authority approved the recommendation for separation and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 27 March 1973, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request for a discharge upgrade. Therefore, his record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000473
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect: * an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge(BCD) to an honorable discharge * that he be issued a monthly check for retirement at the rank he held before he was court-martialed * a military identification [card] * that his case be considered by the Staff Judge Advocate and the Armed Services Committee, and that Senator John McCain be present at the time 2. a. Paragraph 3-11 provides that a Soldier will be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000474
Public Law 95-397, the RCSBP, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for those who had qualified for reserve retirement but were not yet age 60 to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before reaching age 60. The evidence of record shows the FSM did not make an RCSBP election in 1990 and he died at age 63 without having applied for retired pay. In view of the foregoing, the Army's records should be corrected to show the FSM applied for retired pay, elected SBP spouse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000476
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show she completed basic training and Officer Candidate School (OCS). Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) prescribes the separation documents that must be prepared for Soldiers on retirement, discharge, or release from active duty service or control of the Active Army, including both the DD Form 220 and DD Form 214. This training is recorded on the DD Form 220 documenting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000479
The applicant provides: * October 2001 USAR Honorable Discharge Certificate * 1994 Selection for Promotion memorandum * 1995 Eligibility for Promotion Memorandum and Endorsement * 2001 Non-Selection Notification of Promotion * 2010 DA Form 71 (Oath of Office Military Personnel) * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Special Orders Number 189 AR * Orders 224-1126, issued by the TXARNG, dated 12 August 2010 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. b. Paragraph 7-4 (Computation of promotion service to determine...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000486
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The available evidence shows the applicant's DOB was incorrectly entered on his DD Form 214. _____________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 | 20120000488
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her military records to coincide with her legal name change. It provides that the DD Form 214 will be prepared to reflect information that is current as of the effective date of separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000490
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Korea. There is no evidence of record and he provided none to show he served in Korea during the period covered by this DD Form 214. ______________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 | 20120000497
The applicant requests his discharge be upgraded to an honorable or general, under honorable conditions discharge. On 23 December 1969, he 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 characterization of service. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000500
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). A DA Form 664 (Serviceman's Statement Concerning Application for Compensation from the VA), dated 20 November 1968, shows the applicant acknowledged being processed for separation from active military service, he was advised that he was entitled to file an application for compensation from the VA, and he decided not to file an application at that time. A review of the applicant's military service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000503
The applicant requests upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 9 September 1992, the applicant was notified of his pending separation for misconduct (patterns of misconduct) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000508
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and the Air Assault Badge. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000518
The applicant, the spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show: * award of the World War II (WWII) Victory Medal * award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) * participation credit for the Ardennes-Alsace campaign * award of the BSM with "V" Device 2. The applicant provides copies of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000519
He further requests correction of his DA Form 66B (Insert Sheet to DA Form 66 (Officer Qualification Record)), to show his updated flight time. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows award of the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Air Medal * Army Commendation Medal (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster) 8. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000523
The applicant's military record shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States (AUS), in pay grade E-1, on 11 May 1966. Therefore, he is not entitled to correction to Item 19 on his DD Form 214 to show pay grade E-4. As a result, the Board recommends denial of so much of the application that pertains to correcting his DD Form 214 by adding to: * Item 19 the pay grade of E-4 * Item 24 the CIB _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000529
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. With respect to the Vietnam Service Medal, the qualifying period of service for the Vietnam Service Medal is from 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000540
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. The evidence of record shows 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: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000542
On 15 March 1974, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge. The applicant contends that his honorable discharge should be changed to a medical discharge because he was treated for an anxiety disorder and he is asking the Army to correct his discharge to medical so he can get the benefits that are due him. He clearly did not want to be in the Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000544
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was retired due to a physical disability. The VA summary of benefits, provided by the applicant, reports that effective 1 April 2011 the VA found him to be permanently physically disabled due to service connection rated at 90 percent disabling. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant was discharged from military service as a result of his tendering an unqualified resignation, and not due to a physical...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000545
The applicant states: * He was stationed in Korea from March 2000 to March 2001 but he was not awarded the KDSM * He retired in November 2002 * He did guard duty and other services with his unit in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) and believes he is eligible for the GWOTSM 3. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time does not show the KDSM or the GWOTSM as authorized awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000546
The applicant requests award of the Cold War Medal and any other awards to which he may be authorized. The applicant has requested award of the Cold War Medal. Based on this information, the applicants request for the Cold War Medal will not be discussed any further in this Record of Proceedings.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000547
The applicant requests, in effect, an adjustment of his Federal Recognition order for promotion to chief warrant officer two (CW2) from 28 October 2011 to 5 June 2011. The applicant states, in effect, he was unfairly penalized by the National Guard Bureau (NGB) who delayed his promotion to CW2 while they were interpreting the new law and the process for federal recognition. As a result, effective 7 January 2011, all initial appointments of WOs and promotion to higher grades, by warrant or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000550
The applicant provides in support of his request an Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) citation and a list containing the following awards: * ARCOM * Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR) Commemorative * Army Achievement Medal (AAM) * American Defense Commemorative * Korean Service Medal (KSM) * Cold War Victory Medal Commemorative * Honorable Service Commemorative * U.S. Armed Forces Retired Service Commemorative * Armed Forces Expert Marksman Commemorative * Airborne and Assault Air Assault...