ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002831
The previous Board proceedings show the Board received the DA Forms 1380 (Record of Individual Performance of Reserve Duty Training) giving her an additional 49 retirement points for retirement year 1997-1998 and an additional 18 retirement points for retirement year 1998-1999. Army Regulation 135-180 (Army National Guard and USAR Qualifying Service for Retired Pay Nonregular Service) specifies that an individual does not need to have a military status at the time of application to be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002832
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. 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 preferred.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002842
Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation) establishes the Army 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 or her office, grade, rank, or rating. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual may have a medical condition that is not considered...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002844
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 Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). There are no available orders on record showing the applicant was awarded the ARCOM. ____________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 | 20120002845
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), item 11 (Primary Specialty Number, Title, Years and Months in Specialty) to show he completed 3 years, 3 months, and 19 days of service in military occupational specialty (MOS) 11B (Infantryman). The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 and Enlisted Record Brief. He had completed 3 years, 3 months, and 19 days of creditable active service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002849
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the 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. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant served a qualifying period of service in Korea for award of the KDSM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002850
The applicant states that he was issued an SSN at the time of his induction that began with a 9 and was subsequently issued another SSN; however, at the time of his separation his DD Form 214 was prepared to reflect the SSN beginning with the first digit of 9. 3. The applicants records contain evidence to show that he was serving under the SSN that is reflected on his application to the Board. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002851
Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. The evidence of record confirms the applicant voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 in order to avoid a punitive discharge. It also shows that after consulting with defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002859
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. Rather it is only empowered to change the severity of the sentence imposed in the court-martial process and then only if clemency is determined to be appropriate. In this case, it was determined that a records review to be sufficient.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002867
He signed a 3-year CSRB in accordance with Unit and State Recruiting and Incentive personnel guidance on 20 November 2008. d. After he signed the contract he was paid the first installment of the CSRB in December 2008 with the final payment due upon completion of his contract on 20 November 2011. e. Upon successful completion of the CSRB contract terms, he was contacted by the State Incentive Officer, on 23 November 2011, and informed there was a discrepancy with the CRSB. On 12 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002869
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The MPRJ is void of any orders or other documents listing the applicants rank title as SGT and his separation orders issued on 7 April 1970 list his rank as SP5 in the standard name line. However, the evidence of record confirms he held the rank title of SP5 at the time of separation, as evidenced by entries on his DA Form 20 and in all orders and documents on file in the MPRJ, including the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002871
The applicant provides four additional pages of his medical treatment record that were not previously considered by the Board. During its original review of the case, the Board determined the applicant's record did not show and he did not provide any conclusive evidence to show he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, that he was treated for such wounds by medical personnel, and that his treatment was made a matter official record. It states that the PH is awarded to any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002872
The applicant requests his military records be corrected to show he elected to receive non-regular retirement in lieu of disability severance pay. Since separation with disability severance pay occurs if the member has less than 20 years of service, and the applicant had 20 years of qualifying service for retired pay on 5 June 2006, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show he elected to receive a non-regular retirement in lieu of disability severance pay and showing he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002873
BOARD DATE: 14 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120002873 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) he received at the expiration of his term of service (ETS). The DD Form 214 he was issued for this period of service shows the ARCOM (6th Award) in the list of earned awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002874
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The available evidence shows the applicant was an infantryman assigned to an infantry unit in the Korean War.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002875
The applicant was commissioned in the WAARNG on 7 May 2010 for the OAB. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the USAR on 2 June 2005 for a 6-year period for an enlistment bonus and the SLRP. He was commissioned as a 2LT in the WAARNG on 7 May 2010 and signed an OAB addendum for $10,000.00.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002876
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 6 August 1981, the appropriate authority approved his request for discharge and directed his discharge under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002878
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his: * middle name as Everett instead of Elwood * social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-0786 instead of XXX-XX-0854 * date of birth as 27 December 1962 instead of 27 December 1961 2. __________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. ABCMR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002880
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's request that his DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect the SSN he now uses has been carefully considered. None of the available documents, other than the DD Form 214, list an SSN and there is no evidence available to indicate the applicant served under the SSN he now uses.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002881
His DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) and DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract) both show his SSN as "x3x-xx-xxxx." Item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his SSN as "x0x-xx-xxxx." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 3 of his DD Form 214 the current entry and replacing it with the social security number as shown on his social security card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002883
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the AGCM 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 3 years but more than 1 year. After carefully examining the applicant's record of service, it appears...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002885
The applicant's Military Personnel Records Jacket contains General Orders Number 971, issued by Headquarters, 4th Infantry Division, dated 8 March 1968, that awarded the applicant the ARCOM with "V" Device for heroism in action in the RVN on 2 May 1967. Therefore, it must be presumed the award approval authority evaluated the award recommendation and all supporting documents, and concluded that award of the ARCOM with "V" Device was the appropriate award to recognize the applicant's heroism...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002887
He provided a letter from the PRARNG IG, dated 8 October 1992, in which he was informed that his separation orders indicated he was separated due to not meeting medical retention standards and that his retirement points history only showed 8 years of creditable service for retirement. The available evidence shows the applicant was discharged on 31 March 1992 for failure to meet medical retention standards and that he had attained over 17 years of creditable service for retired pay at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002888
General Orders Number 2037, issued by Headquarters, 25th infantry Division, dated 27 December 1966, awarded the applicant the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for heroism in action in the Republic of Vietnam on 3 November 1966. Further, based on his service in the Republic of Vietnam and campaign participation, he is also entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show: * two bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal * the Valorous Unit Award * the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002889
He states his request for replacement of the NCOER for the period 11 January through 10 August 2007 is based solely on administrative errors in that the unit did not have access to his Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and height and weight records which resulted in a rating of "Needs Much Improvement." Army Regulation 623-3 (Evaluating Reporting System) prescribes the policies for completing evaluation reports that support the Evaluation Reporting System. In reference to the NCOER for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002890
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add her service in Korea, the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM), and any other awards to which she may be entitled. It states that for an active duty Soldier deployed to a foreign country with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, the statement "SERVICE IN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002891
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. However, his reconstructed record contains a copy of a DD Form 214 that shows his first name as "Nathaniel" and his DOB as 26 Jxxx 19xx. _______ _ _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 | 20120002892
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). None of the documents in the applicant's military personnel record list his middle name as "XXXXis." As a result, the Board recommends that the entry in item 3 of the applicant's DD Form 214 be deleted and the SSN be listed as it is listed on his DD Form 398.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002893
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). The evidence confirms the applicant departed on transition leave prior to the approval of the MSM in question, as evidenced by the DD Form 2648 in his OMPF. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 the Meritorious Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002894
The applicant states upon retirement at age 60, he elected to have his former spouse receive SBP coverage. On this form, he elected SBP coverage for his former spouse. As he elected Option C coverage at the time he received his Twenty Year Letter, he was not entitled to make a new SBP election when he applied for retired pay at age 60.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002898
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the following: * award of the: * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * Army Achievement Medal (AAM) * Joint Service Achievement Medal (JSAM) * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) * Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) * Afghanistan Campaign Medal (ACM) * Combat Infantryman Bade (CIB) * Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) * British Military Parachutist Badge * Shoulder Sleeve Insignia ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002899
The applicant requests the date of birth (DOB) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be changed from 1 January 1970 to 27 June 1972. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The preponderance of available evidence shows that the applicant's DOB on his DD Form 214 in incorrect. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant's DOB as 27 June 1972.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002901
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was placed on the Retired List in pay grade E-6. 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. In the applicant's, case he was placed on the State Retired List in the rank of staff sergeant on the date of his retirement under State law, but there is no evidence in the available records to show he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002902
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) based on his completion of a qualifying period of Federal military service from 3 January 1967 through 8 August 1969 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002903
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. This regulation provides for SPD codes "JFX" and "JMB" for personality disorder under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-13 and "JDG" for involuntary discharge for inability to perform prescribed duties due to parenthood under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-8. The evidence of record indicates the separation authority directed that the applicant be discharged under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002904
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120002904 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to a general discharge. _______ _ __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 | 20120002909
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this award. There are no medical records in his official military personnel file that show he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Regrettably, there is no evidence in the applicant's record and he provided insufficient evidence to show he was wounded as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002911
The applicant states his performance of duty was not unsatisfactory. On 8 June 1993, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) denied his request for an upgrade of his discharge. Based on his record of NJPs, civilian arrests, and numerous counselings for unsatisfactory performance, the applicant's service clearly does not meet the acceptable standards for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002912
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Southwest Asia (SWA) and awards he is authorized as a result of his service in SWA. His DD Form 214 does not reflect his service in SWA or awards authorized for service in SWA during the period 16 February to 12 April 1991. _______ _ _X______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002915
In its original consideration of his request, the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) noted in the Consideration of Evidence (paragraph 6) that there was no adverse information in his record "that would suggest he was considered not eligible for award of the Good Conduct Medal." The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal because the ABCMR failed to make a determination on the award in the original Record of Proceedings. The applicant served a qualifying...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002922
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 SPD code of JFM was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating for disability, existed prior to service, PEB. The RE code "3" was correct based upon the reason for his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002925
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 16 October 1962 to show the: * Army Achievement Medal * Good Conduct Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Armed Forces Reserve Medal * Four awards of the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (4th Award) * Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 3 * Army Service Ribbon * Overseas Service Ribbon * Sharpshooter...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002931
The applicant states that his DD Form 214 incorrectly reflects that he entered active duty this period on 9 November 2003, the date he reenlisted in Iraq instead of 18 January 2001 when he enlisted in the Regular Army after being discharged from the Army National Guard. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002932
Counsel further states: * the applicant received a field grade Article 15 while assigned to the 140th Movement Control Team (MCT), 57th Transportation Battalion, 593rd Sustainment Brigade (SB), based on allegations that he provided alcohol to a minor * the applicant disputed the allegations but his commanding officer, LTC JM, the battalion commander, found he committed misconduct and imposed a punishment of 30 days of extra duty and reduction to the rank/grade specialist (SPC)/E-4 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002935
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 September 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120002935 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, there was no Witnessing Official or Service Representative signature or date on the OAB and a bonus control number was not requested for the incentive. National Guard Regulation 600-7 (Selected Reserve Incentive Programs), paragraph 2-5, states bonus contracts are valid only with bonus control numbers which will be issued from the State Incentive Management...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002939
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows in: * Item 12f (Foreign Service) the entry "0000 11 29" indicating he completed 11 months and 29 days of foreign service * Item 18 (Remarks) shows the entries: * Individual completed period for which ordered to active duty for purpose of post-service benefits and entitlements * Ordered to active duty in support of OEF/Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) IAW...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002941
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his service in Operation Desert Storm and the medals that he is authorized for that service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry in item 12f of his DD Form 214 and adding "00 07 24"; b. deleting from item 13 of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002943
The applicant met and exceeded the criteria for award of the Senior Parachutist Badge by participating in 40 jumps, of which there were 30 combat equipment jumps, 21 night jumps, 12 mass tactical jumps, 3 noncombat jumps serving as a jumpmaster, and successful completion of the Jumpmaster course. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Senior Parachutist Badge, effective 10 September 1992...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002944
The applicant requests to be paid his second $5,000.00 installment payment of his officer accession bonus (OAB). Title 37, U.S. Code, section 308j(b), states the Secretary concerned may pay an accession bonus under this section to an eligible person who enters into an agreement with the Secretary to: (a) accept an appointment as an officer in the Armed Forces and (b) to serve in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve in a skill designated under paragraph (2) for a period specified in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002947
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his educational benefits were transferred to his eligible dependents in a timely manner in accordance with the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The available evidence shows he was eligible to transfer his educational benefits under the TEB provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill prior to retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...