ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003078
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 26 January 2012 to add the following awards: * Air Force Training Ribbon * Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (2nd Award) * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * Overseas Service Ribbon * two Certificates of "Achievement" 2. She provides: * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003081
The applicant requests upgrade of her under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 15 December 1982, court-martial charges were preferred against the applicant for being AWOL from 19 August to 10 December 1982. The DD Form 214 the applicant was issued shows she was discharged for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial with a characterization of service of under other than honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003083
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests a general court-martial order be removed from his official military personnel file (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003085
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as xxx-xx-xx30 instead of xxx-xx-xx25. The evidence of record shows the FSM served under the SSN of "xxx-xx-xx25" throughout his military career. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120003085 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003088
The applicant requests that he be awarded the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and that it be added to his DD Form 214. The applicant states, in effect, that he served in Korea from June 1995 to June 1996 and he is entitled to award of the KDSM for his service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the KDSM to his DD Form 214 dated 31 December 2003.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003093
It also shows that based on the authority and reason for his discharge, he was assigned a Separation Program Designator (SPD) code of JGA, an RE code of 3, and given an uncharacterized character of service. 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 by reason of ELS performance and conduct and who are assigned an SPD code of "JGA." By regulation, the RE code assigned is based on the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003094
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's record does not include any medical treatment records that indicate he was ever treated for a combat-related wound or injury while serving in the RVN or at any other time during his active duty service. It states that in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, that the wound...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003095
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. His service record shows he received one Article 15, a letter of reprimand, a bar to reenlistment, and he had 86 days of lost time. His service record is void of evidence which supports his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003096
It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. The evidence of record shows he listed 15 January 1942 as his DOB throughout his entire period of service and he authenticated many documents by placing his full signature in the appropriate block attesting to the correctness of this DOB. _______ _ X_______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003097
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show the first and middle name reflected on his birth certificate. __________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 Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120003097 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003099
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Bronze Star Medal (3d Award), Afghanistan Campaign Medal with three bronze service stars, and Meritorious Unit Commendation (2nd Award). Permanent Orders 131-004, dated 11 May 2007, awarded him the Bronze Star Medal for the periods: 26 May 2006 to 4 August 2006 and 27 November 2006 to 20 February 2007. Permanent Orders 133-01, dated 13 May 2011, published by HRC, awarded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003100
The applicant provides copies of: * his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) * two WD AGO Forms 8-24 (Hospital Medical Forms) * Radiographic Report * letter from Atlanta Neurology CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The vascular damage is most likely due to a prior head injury established as related to military service. Although there are medical records indicating he was hospitalized in Korea and evacuated to Japan, there is no evidence of record and he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003101
The advisory opinion stated that on 22 June 2009 Department of Defense (DOD) guidance established the eligibility criteria for the Post-9/11 GI Bill and transfer of unused education benefits to eligible family members. The policy states, in part, that those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are, by law, not eligible to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits because their last day of duty will be 31 July 2009 and they will transfer to the Retired List on 1 August 2009. The Soldier...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003102
On 30 May 1989, he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b for misconduct pattern of misconduct. c. Paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant's administrative separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b by reason of a pattern of misconduct was accomplished in compliance with applicable regulations with no indication of procedural errors which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003103
The available evidence clearly shows the FSM was injured; however, there is no evidence in the available records that show his injury was caused by hostile action of any kind or that hostile actions were occurring at the time. Therefore, in the absence of sufficient evidence to establish that his injury was caused as a result of enemy action there appears to be no basis to award the applicant the Purple Heart. _______ _ __x_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003105
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the Unites States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Army Commendation Medal and the Air Medal (First - Fourth Oak Leaf Cluster). The evidence of records show the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal (5th Award), and the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge, which are not shown on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003106
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his dates of service in Bosnia as 14 December 1995 to 19 November 1996. The applicant provides: * Enlisted Record Brief * DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003107
The applicant requests correction of his military records by removal of his DA Form 67-9 (Officer Evaluation Report (OER)) for the period 6 October 2006 through 5 October 2007. d. He refers to the OSRB Record of Proceedings Analyst's Discussion and Recommendation, paragraph 2b, which addresses the applicant's contention that the negative comments on the contested OER that addressed his lack of integrity or that he misrepresented the status of his dependents was nullified by the results of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003108
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to document his service in Iraq and to show the awards he earned based on his Iraq service. The applicant provides: a. a partially illegible DA Form 638 that shows he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service during the period 5 September 2000 to 4 September 2003 by Permanent Order Number 232-23, issued by Headquarters, 4th Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003109
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his disabilities were incurred as a result of his combat service in Iraq and are combat related. A review of his official records shows that in each of his applications for CRSC, HRC determined that none of his conditions had been determined to be combat related and therefore denied his requests. The applicant has not provided sufficient evidence to show the evaluation and the rating rendered by the PEB were incorrect or that his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003110
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Separation) be corrected to show his award of the Air Force Commendation Medal. He departed Vietnam on 4 August 1970 after serving in three campaigns and was transferred to Oakland Army Base, California where he was honorably released from active duty (REFRAD) on 8 August 1970. Adding the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze service stars, the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003113
The applicant requests correction of his military records by adjusting his date of rank (DOR) for the rank/grade of major (MAJ)/O-4, based on his civilian experience accrued during his break in service. c. Paragraph 6.1.2.2.5 states credit of one-half year for each year of experience, up to a maximum of three years of constructive credit, may be granted for experience in a health profession, if such experience is directly used by the Military Service concerned. The applicant contends his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003114
It states that Headquarters, Department of the Army enlisted incentives message dated 8 March 2000 verifies that a $3,000.00 bonus existed for MOS 19D for a 3-year enlistment period and the ACF option. He enlisted for MOS 19D, which was a bonus MOS at that time calling for an entitlement of $3,000.00 as indicated by his enlistment contract and the advisory opinion. Consequently, the applicant should receive an enlistment bonus of $3,000.00 based on his enlistment in the RA on 12 June 2000,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003116
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120003116 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The denial of his appeal indicated that the applicant sustained a right eye injury and is claiming loss of vision based on visual field restriction. However, it does not appear that his injury qualifies for additional TSGLI benefits without a loss of ADLs.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003118
It defines a combat-related disability as a disability that is compensable under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and that is attributable to an injury for which the member was awarded the Purple Heart; or was incurred (as determined under the criteria prescribed by the Secretary of Defense): (1) as a direct result of armed conflict; (2) while engaged in hazardous service; (3) in the performance of duty under conditions simulating war; or (4) through an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003126
The applicant's DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 25 August 1967, and his enlistment contract show his last name as Kxxly. He provided a copy of his birth certificate that shows the spelling of his last name as Kxxly. _______ _ __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 | 20120003128
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Purple Heart for wounds received in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). Army Regulation 600-8-22 provides for award of the Purple Heart to a member of the Armed Force of the United States who, while serving in any capacity with one of the U.S. Armed Services after 5 April 1917, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003137
He completed 2 years, 11 months, and 9 days of total active service. Qualifying service outside the geographical limits of the Republic of Vietnam required the individual to provide direct combat support to the Republic of Vietnam and Armed Forces. Evidence shows he served in Okinawa from 26 August 1967 to 23 February 1969 which is properly shown in item 22c of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003140
Therefore, he should have been given a medical discharge. 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. His records show he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-9, because of not meeting medical fitness standards at time of enlistment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003141
On 7 March 2011, DFAS sent a letter to the applicant's home of record address in Lake Worth, FL, notifying him that records in the Travel Division showed he had received monies from the U.S. Government for his move as an advance under travel orders, dated 8 March 2010. e. A DD Form 1351-2, dated 23 November 2011, whereon he indicated he had received a previous government advance in the amount of $5,510.30 and he claimed he had incurred a rental vehicle expense in the amount of $2,563.00 in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003142
His DD Form 214 shows, among other awards, the CAB and Combat Infantryman Badge as authorized awards. The Soldier must [not] be assigned or attached to a unit that would qualify the Soldier for the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Combat Medical Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the CAB from his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003158
The applicant requests transfer of his educational benefits under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his dependents. The applicant had over 24 years of service upon his retirement so he was eligible to transfer the benefit to either his spouse or child if he had completed the request before he left the service. There is no evidence in his record and the applicant has not provided any evidence that shows he attempted to transfer benefits prior to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003160
The applicant requests the reentry eligibility (RE) code 3 he received from the North Carolina Army National Guard (NCARNG) be changed to an RE code 1 or 1A. On 31 October 1999, he was discharged from the NCARNG and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Reinforcement) for completion of 3 years, 3 months, and 27 days contractual obligation. * RE 1 applied to persons completing an initial term of active service who were fully qualified when last separated * RE-1A applied...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003162
On 28 February 1994, he retired after completing 20 years and 26 days of active military service. Department of Defense (DOD) guidance on CRSC states a combat-related disability is a disability with an assigned medical diagnosis code from the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities that was incurred: a. as a direct result of armed conflict; b. while engaged in hazardous service; c. in the performance of duty under conditions simulating war; or d. through an instrumentality of war. A finding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003164
The applicant states he was told his GD would be upgraded to an HD once he completed his inactive service in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). There is no indication that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003165
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Table 2-3 (AFEM - Designated U.S. Military Operations in Direct Support of the United Nations) shows the AFEM was authorized for service in the former Republic of Yugoslavia in support of OJE and Operation Joint Guard (OFG) from 1 June 1992 to 20 June 1998 only for participants deployed in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia. c. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct item 13 of his 10 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003167
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Records and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show he was wounded in action and, therefore, entitled to award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. The fact that the VA granted him a disability pension for an injury that occurred during wartime...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003169
On 2 December 2009, the applicant's commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate action to separate her under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 5, paragraph 5-17, Other Designated Physical or Mental Conditions, due to a diagnosis of an adjustment disorder with depressed mood, with an honorable discharge. On 3 December 2009, the applicant's commander recommended that the applicant be separated for Other Designated Physical or Mental Conditions under the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003172
A review of his pay records indicated he elected to receive his disability compensation from the VA and waived his U.S. Army disability retirement compensation. 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. The applicant requests that his physical disability retirement be changed to retirement for length of service and a personal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003173
There is no evidence in her records of her dates of service in Southwest Asia. * Item 12a would list the beginning date of the continuous period of active duty for issuance of this DD Form 214, for which a DD Form 214 was not previously issued * Item 12b would list the date of separation 9. There is no evidence in the available record and none was provided by her (such as pay records) to show her actual entry and release dates from active duty and/or her last day of active duty was not on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003174
The advisory official recommended approval of the applicant's request and stated, in part, that: * the applicant is correct in his request; his records were not reviewed in 2007 because his DOR was not correct and this delayed his promotion to CPT * he would have gone before the summer of 2007 Chaplain CPT Certification Review if his 1LT DOR was 7 May 2005 * he would have been eligible for review after 7 May 2007 and would not have been promoted until the Secretary of Defense approved the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003176
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. His DD Form 214 does not show award of the Purple Heart. However, his service record is void of evidence and he has not provided any evidence that shows he was recommended for or awarded the Purple Heart or that he was wounded as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003177
Changes that occur subsequent to the date the DD Form 214 is issued are not authorized for entry on the DD Form 214. Notwithstanding that the applicant's records are not available for review, the fact that the second and third digits of the SSN that is reflected on his DD Form 214 are transposed tends to indicate that an administrative error occurred at the time his DD Form 214 was prepared. ___________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003179
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to add the Presidential Unit Citation (Army), Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation, and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. The applicant states he would like to have his records reviewed for entitlement to the Presidential Unit Citation (Army), Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation, and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. It confirms that Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division was cited for award of the: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003181
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 the applicant served honorably from 22 November 1965 through 5 November 1968. 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....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003186
It states that the SPD code KFS is the appropriate code to assign to Soldiers separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, by reason of in lieu of trial by court-martial. The applicant's request for an upgrade of his RE code was carefully considered; however, there is insufficient evidence to support his request. Discharges under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, are voluntary requests for discharge in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003187
The evidence of record clearly shows the service member used the last name of D____ throughout his period of military service. ____________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 Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20100017326 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120003187 2 ARMY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003192
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 6 May 1969, to show the Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, and five bronze service stars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from the applicant's DD Form 214, for the period ending 6 May 1969, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003193
The applicant requests reconsideration of an earlier request to upgrade her general discharge to honorable and change her narrative reason for separation. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (Separation Program Designator Codes (SPD)) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives), the reasons for the separation of members from active military service, and the SPD code to be used for these stated reasons. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003195
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Combat Infantryman Badge is awarded to infantry officers and to enlisted and warrant officer persons who have an infantry MOS. _______ _ _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.