ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002950
The applicant requests payment of a $10,000.00 officer accession bonus (OAB) for his appointment as a second lieutenant (2LT) in the California Army National Guard (CAARNG). The official stated the applicant was appointed to the CAARNG in the critical AOC of 92A; however, the OAB Addendum was only signed and dated by a witnessing officer and not the applicant. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows an OAB Addendum was executed for the applicant on 8 April 2010 for an OAB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002953
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows: a. he served in the RVN from 5 September 1968 to 22 November 1970 (a period of 2 years, 3 months, and 18 days); b. he was assigned to the 40th Signal Battalion from 9 September 1968 through 22 November 1970; and c. his awards as the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Vietnam Service Medal * Meritorious Unit Commendation * Driver-Mechanic Badge * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002954
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he elected to transfer his educational benefits to his dependents under the Post-9/11 GI Bill program. If he would have submitted a request via the TEB online database on or after 15 January 2010, he would have been disapproved because he was a member of the IRR, not a member of the Selected Reserve, and was subsequently transferred to the Retired Reserve effective 1 June 2010. e. A Soldier must also agree to serve the prescribed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002955
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 25 May xxxx instead of 23 May xxx. All of his service personnel records show his DOB as 25 May xxxx. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002956
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show his correct period of service in Vietnam. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 31 (Foreign Service): Vietnam from 7 January 1970 to 20 February 1971; and b. item 38 (Record of Assignments): (1) he was assigned to the 403rd Transportation Company, U.S. Army, Pacific (USARPAC), from 12 January 1970...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002957
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Orders published on 14 January 1987 indicate he was released from his Reserve unit, 5501st U.S. Army Hospital, by reason of unsatisfactory participation, effective 14 January 1987, and he was reassigned to the U.S. Army Reserve Control Group (Annual Training). The evidence of record indicates the applicant was transferred from the 455th Medical Detachment to the 5501st U.S. Army Hospital at Fort...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002960
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. d. Despite the absence of the unit commander's recommendation for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), based on the available evidence it would be appropriate to award the applicant this medal and correct his 9 February 1971 DD Form 214 to show the award. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002967
At the time the applicant was medically separated the VASRD provided that when a mental disorder develops in service as a result of a highly stressful event and is severe enough to bring about a veteran's release from active military service, the rating agency shall assign an evaluation of not less than 50 percent for PTSD and the Physical Evaluation Boards failure to do so violated the applicant's legal right. Based on available applicable evidence, the PDA should reevaluate the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002968
Army Regulation 600-8-104 (Military Personnel Information Management/ Records) prescribes the policies governing the OMPF, the military personnel records jacket, the career management individual file, and Army personnel qualification records. Army Regulation 600-8-104, Table 2-1 states that DA Forms 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) will be filed in the performance section of the OMPF. The evidence of record supports his contention he tore the meniscus ligament in his left...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002970
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his records to show his active duty service from 15 January 2002 to 15 January 2003 and the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and any other awards he may be entitled to. The applicant states he: * served on active duty from 12 January 1983 to 16 March 1992 * served in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) from 1994 2000 * was ordered to active duty for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002976
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he is not liable for the loss of government property in Financial Liability Investigation of Property Loss (FLIPL) Number WJTVJJ 2-x-xx-xxx in the amount of $2,456.01. The SKL and DAGR for the Medical Platoon were then stored in the platoon's "Tuff Box" in the BAS. The sensitive items, included the missing SKL and DAGR, continued to be stored in the platoon's "Tuff Box" and were left unsecure in the BAS.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002981
The Department of the Army SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table stipulates that an RE code of "3" is the proper code to assign members who are separated for a condition, not a disability under the provisions of paragraph 5-17, Army Regulation 635-200 and who are assigned an SPD code of "JFV." By regulation, the RE code assigned is based on the SPD code assigned as a result of the authority and reason for separation and RE code of "3" was the proper code to assign the applicant based on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002982
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show this medal and to show he served in primary military occupational specialty (PMOS) 11C (Indirect Fire Infantryman) for 3 years, 3 months, and 23 days instead of 2 years and 11 months. His DD Form 214 does not show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army Good Conduct Medal is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002983
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Bronze Star Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Bronze Star Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp to his WD AGO Form 53-55. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120002983 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002987
This official states after review of the applicant's case file, in consultation with the NGB Office of the Chief Surgeon and supporting documents, he determined a waiver request was submitted by the applicant and was subsequently denied due to a history of anxiety disorder, panic disorder, eating disorder, and chronic knee pain. The advisory opinion leads one to believe he was examined by NGB personnel; however, he has never been examined or evaluated by NGB personnel either at the St....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002988
The applicant requests: a. removal of the relief-for-cause DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Evaluation Report (NCOER)) covering the rating period 1 March through 5 July 2009 (hereafter referred to as the contested NCOER) from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) and b. promotion to sergeant first class (SFC)/E-7 with a date of rank of October 2009. b. Paragraph 2-10 states the rated Soldier will participate in counseling and provide and discuss with the rating chain...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002993
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 * Bronze Star Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge 2. He was sent to basic combat training and advanced individual training and was awarded primary MOS 41F (Projector Repairman) and secondary MOS 11B (Light Weapons Infantryman). The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the Purple Heart, Bronze Star...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120002994
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device and the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service in the Republic of Korea (ROK). His DD Form 214 shows: a. he was an RA Infantryman, b. he served 11 months and 15 days of foreign service, c. his awards include the Silver Star, two awards of the Purple Heart, Korean Service Medal with 4 bronze service stars, and the United Nations Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003001
The applicant requests that his general discharge under honorable conditions for the period ending 12 December 1983 be upgraded to a fully honorable discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant's contentions have been noted; however, he failed to show through the evidence submitted with his application or the evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003004
The applicant provides his: * DD Form 214 * U.S. Military Academy Academic Transcript, prepared on 14 June 1983 * Officer Record Brief (ORB), dated 20 May 2011 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Line 15a of his DD Form 214 has an X in the "NO" block. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing item 15a of his DD Form 214 by: * deleting the X in the "NO" block * entering an X in the "YES"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003006
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 September 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120003006 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was promoted to staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6 effective 15 April 2003. The applicant provides copies of his: * Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report ending October 2001 * 5 April 2002 active duty orders with amendment * page 8 of the 2002 (E6) Enlisted Promotion Consideration List showing his name * 17 April...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003008
The applicant requests that a DD Form 2656-1 (Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Election Statement for Former Spouse Coverage) be processed even though the form is being submitted outside the 1-year window for electing SBP coverage for his former spouse. The evidence of record supports the applicant's request to process the DD Form 2656-1 he provides. In view of the foregoing, there would be no harm in correcting his record to show he submitted a timely request to change his SBP election to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003011
He provides: * email related to his ineligibility for a prior-service enlistment bonus (PSEB) * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * letter to Case Management Division, dated 30 December 2010 * copy of Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings, dated 17 March 2011 * Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) letter to the applicant, dated 15 June 2011 * DFAS-DE Form 67 (Military Pay and Allowance Voucher) * Internal Revenue...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003013
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The MFR cited provisions contained in Army Regulation 600-20 (Army Command Policy), paragraph 5-5 (Family Care Plan), and Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 5-8 (Involuntary separation due to parenthood). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing that her RA reenlistment bonus...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003015
In a 15 July 2002 letter, the applicant's attorney indicated she mailed documents (e.g., certified copy of the final decree of divorce, letter from the applicant, and agreement to name the applicant former spouse beneficiary under the SBP) to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) in Denver, CO, with a return receipt request (7109 2817 3080 0000 0491). f. the necessary documentation was sent to DFAS in a timely manner along with the agreement between the spouses and a certified...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003019
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to at least a general discharge. The applicant states, in effect, he was forced to accept a discharge under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel) rather than face a court-martial for a charge of possession of marijuana. On 2 December 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003021
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. The available evidence shows the applicant enlisted on 2 September 1981 for the options of training in MOS 27E and assignment to the 2nd Armored Division. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003022
However, he believes one time use of the substance should not have resulted in this type of discharge. On 25 April 1994, his senior commander recommended approval of his request for a discharge and stated the applicant's use of cocaine warranted the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. His record of service shows he used cocaine and provided cocaine to a fellow Solder.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003026
It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. Regarding her address, there is no evidence of error in the addresses entered in her record, and there is no basis for correcting her record to show an address to which she moved many years after she retired. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003027
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show four awards of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows only three awards of the AAM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Army Achievement Medal (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster), and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003038
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his award of the Silver Star. Evidence shows the applicant participated in four campaigns during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003040
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge for the period ending 7 April 1975 to an honorable or a general discharge. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that indicates he was told by anyone that he would receive a general discharge. The applicant's request to upgrade his discharge to an honorable or a general discharge because he was told the whole time during his discharge processing that he would receive a general discharge has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003041
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show his date of birth (DOB) is 6 August xxxx. _______ _ _X____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003042
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's 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. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, stated the SSN in item 3 (SSN) of the DD Form 214 would be transcribed from the Soldier's DA Form 2139. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to change item 3 of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003045
He had completed 2 years, 5 months, and 3 days of active service. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, at the time the applicant was discharged an undesirable discharge was considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003049
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120003049 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. This error was repeated throughout much of his military service and his DD Form 214 was prepared with the last two digits of his SSN as "37." Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003050
On 15 February 2012, the Office of the Army Reserve, MEDCOM, USARC, requested the applicants case be reopened based on her recent mandatory discharge for age with 17 years of qualifying service for retirement, and that the original recommendation provided in the 2010 USARC advisory opinion be considered by the Board. As confirmed by the 2010 USARC advisory opinion, the applicant was unjustly denied the opportunity to earn retirement points during the retirement years ending on 2001, 2002,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003054
Regardless of the waiver being granted, the applicant was still not selected for promotion to CPT a second time due to "no reason given." The evidence of record shows the applicant incurred numerous issues, to include a deployment to Iraq and demobilization duties as a commander, which prevented him from obtaining a degree in a timely manner. As a result, the Board recommends that all of the State Army National Guard and Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003056
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show entitlement to a Critical Skills Retention Bonus (CSRB) in area of concentration (AOC) 13A (Field Artillery). (1) It shows: * eligible applicants were offered the CSRB under the Selected Reserve Incentive Program CSRB Guidance for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 (effective 1 February 2008 through 1 March 2009) * according to the applicant and a witness, a CSRB Addendum was initiated and signed on 5 June 2008 * a search of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003058
On 28 September 1982, the applicant was discharged with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. After reviewing the applicant's request for discharge and the charges preferred against her, the separation authority approved her voluntary request for discharge in lieu of court-martial and directed that she be issued an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Unfortunately, there is no evidence in her military service or medical records and she has not provided evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003059
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 7 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120003059 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant, on behalf of her deceased spouse, a former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSMs DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "187-xx-xxxx" vice "178-xx-xxxx." Although the FSM's SSN appears as both "178-xx-xxxx" and "187-xx-xxxx" in his military personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003060
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 Bronze Star Medal. His records do not contain orders awarding him the Bronze Star Medal. There is no evidence in the available record that shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003061
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. His records show he was evaluated by an MEB and PEB to determine whether he was fit for duty based on his rank and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003063
His Meritorious Service Certificate states he was assigned to the 64th Field Artillery Battalion from 11 April 1952 to 16 April 1953. The applicant's available military record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army, in pay grade E-1, on 4 September 1951, for 3 years. _______ _ 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 | 20120003069
On 14 July 1969, the applicant's immediate commander forwarded him a letter notifying him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Misconduct (Fraudulent Entry, Conviction by Civil Court, and Absence Without Leave or Desertion)) by reason of conviction by a civil court, with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206, by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003071
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 "2 December 1946" instead of "2 December 1947." The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his DOB as "2 December 1947." Having listed his correct DOB at the time of induction and on his DD Form 398, and using this DOB throughout his military service, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his DOB as "2 December 1946."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003072
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. Therefore, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) and to correct 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: a. awarding him the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003073
The applicant provides Permanent Orders Number 176-01, dated 25 June 2010, wherein it shows that HHC, 82nd Airborne Division was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation for exceptionally meritorious service in Afghanistan during the period 30 April 2009 to 3 June 2010. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant was attached to HHC, 82nd Airborne Division for more than 30 days during the period this unit was cited for award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003075
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Legion of Merit, Valorous Unit Award, and Iraq Campaign Medal with five campaign stars. The evidence of record shows he served in Iraq during five campaigns. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the "Iraq Campaign Medal Campaign Star" from his DD Form 214 for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003076
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his correct social security number (SSN). Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. _______ _ __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.