ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003204
After consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for a conditional waiver in which he agreed to waive his rights to appear before an administrative separation board in return for a characterization of service of at least under honorable conditions (general discharge). Accordingly, he was discharged under honorable conditions on 3 August 1994 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c, due to misconduct. There is no evidence in the available records to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003206
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (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, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 31 January 1968 through 11 September 1970 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003207
His record does not contain and orders or citations and he did not provide any such documents awarding him any Air Medals. U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 (Decorations and Awards) provided guidelines for award of the Air Medal. ____________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 | 20120003209
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his correct military occupational specialty (MOS) and award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). He states he served both as a cannoneer and radio operator in Korea which he believes entitles him to award of the CIB. The applicant's complete military record is not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003212
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards): a. These periods of service also qualify him for award of the AFEM. 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: * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Grenade Bar _______ _ X______...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003227
The record of trial fails to show any evidence that the applicant offered information regarding the Redeye system. Chapter 11 (Dishonorable and BCD), in effect at the time, provided that a Soldier would be given a BCD pursuant only to an approved sentence of a general or special court-martial after completion of the appellate review and after such affirmed sentence had been ordered duly executed. Records show the applicant was discharged from the Army with a BCD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003228
All documents in the applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) containing an SSN list the SSN he claims is incorrect. There are no documents in his record showing the SSN he now claims is correct. Absent convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, were correct at the time and there is insufficient evidence to grant him relief in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003229
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. On 23 March 1990, the separation authority (a brigadier general) approved his request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed the applicant be discharged with an Under Other Than honorable Conditions Discharge. A condition of submitting such a request is that the individual concerned must admit guilt to the charges against him or her or of a lesser-included...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003230
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart and Army Good Conduct Medal. He would like to be awarded a Purple Heart for wounds received in combat in Vietnam on 9 June 1970. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003233
The applicant requests his record be corrected to show award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM), and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross (RVNGC) with Palm Unit Citation. The MPRJ is void of any documents or orders indicating he was ever recommended for or awarded the ARCOM by proper authority while serving on active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003234
His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract Armed Forces of the United States) lists his DOB as 30 January 1951. He submitted a certificate of birth, dated 19 August 1957, that lists his DOB as 30 January 1951. _______ _ 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 | 20120003235
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for an injury or wound sustained as a result of hostile action. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence that he sustained an injury to his right thumb as a result of enemy action in Vietnam.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003236
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Parachutist Badge. 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. _______ _ __x_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003237
The applicant requests to add the following awards to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge): * Purple Heart (2nd Award) * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) (2nd Award) * Air Medal (AM) 2. General orders awarded the applicant two Purple Hearts; however, orders show they both were awarded for wounds received on 16 September 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003238
The applicant requests, in effect, that he be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and it be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). His DD Form 214 shows the following awards: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Overseas Service Bar (two) * PH * BSM with "V" device 8. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003240
The applicant states the above medals are not listed on his DD Form 214; however, he has supporting evidence to show he was awarded the medals for his service in Vietnam. 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: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Air Medal, Air Medal with "V" Device, Vietnam Service Medal, and two Overseas Service Bars; and b. adding to his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003241
The applicant states he was injured by hostile military actions while on convoy with the 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry in October or November of 1969 in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). The applicant provides as new evidence a witness statement and four photographs which were not previously reviewed by the ABCMR and warrant consideration by the Board. The witness statement he provides details the incident that resulted in the applicant's injury and he provides photographs that show his arm was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003242
His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract) shows the DOB he now claims is incorrect. _______ _ 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) AR20120003242 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120003242 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003244
The applicant states: * she and the FSM were never divorced * the FSM's Certificate of Death erroneously shows the entry "Divorced" * the FSM accumulated more than 20 years of qualifying service for retirement * she was refused assistance and barred from applying for RCSBP * the FSM should have received a notification of eligibility for retired pay at age 60 (20-Year Letter) * had the FSM lived to the age of 60 he would have elected spouse RCSBP full coverage * she has not received any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003245
His DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) shows he had lost time, which he made up with excess leave and annual leave. Chapter 1, in effect at the time, stated an honorable discharge was a separation with honor. Therefore, based on the occurrences of his misconduct and a conduct rating of "Fair" during his last duty assignment there is an insufficient basis for upgrading his general discharge to an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003249
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Memorandum, Subject: Grade Determination, from the USAPDA to the PEBLO * Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB) decision * Memorandum, Subject: Grade Determination, from the USAPDA to the AGDRB * Applicants statement of a request for grade determination * PEBLO Grade Determination Checklist * Memorandum from the U.S. Army Reserve Command verifying NJP * Email Exchange * DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings) CONSIDERATION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003251
The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 4 January 1968. These documents are accepted as evidence sufficient to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as XXX-XX-5787. The evidence of record also shows the month of his birth listed on his DD Form 214 appears to be a typographical error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003256
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, and the Overseas Service Ribbon. He served a qualifying period for award of the Vietnam Service Medal. The Board further determined that the evidence presented was insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003257
The applicant requests that the records of her deceased husband, a retired former service member (FSM), be changed to show he elected spouse coverage under the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP). The applicant provides a copy of a DD Form 2656 which shows this form was signed and dated by her, the FSM, and a witness on 24 March 2001 during the FSM's retirement processing. The applicant and the letters from two retired service members state that if the FSM and the applicant had been adequately...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003261
The Board of Officers recommended the applicant's separation with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 24 May 1964, the separation authority approved the board's recommendation and directed the applicant's separation with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003267
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal. The applicant served a qualifying period of service for entitlement to the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003268
On 9 February 1974, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed he be discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, with an UD. However, a UD was considered appropriate at the time the applicant was discharged. The evidence of record clearly shows the separation authority never signed the document issuing him a GD, but signed the document directing that the applicant be issued an UD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003271
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Korea and a medal for service in support of Operation Team Spirit.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003272
The applicant requests transfer of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 10 May 2002, from the performance section to the restricted section of her Army Military Human Resources Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003274
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 | 20120003275
The applicant requests correction of his Army DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) (2nd Award). He also requests correction of his U.S. Navy DD Form 214 to show award of the China Service Medal. Accordingly, his request for correction of his USN DD Form 214 to show the China Service Medal will not be discussed further in these Proceedings.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003276
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 confirms the applicant was wounded in action in Vietnam on two different dates and he provided evidence that shows he was awarded two awards of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003280
Her application should be considered because her injuries were incurred while she was on active duty, which was acknowledged by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and an application for CRSC was submitted in a timely manner subsequent to retirement from the U.S. Army. The applicant provides: * four VA Rating Decisions, dated 30 April 2008, 22 September 2008, 10 March 2010, and 1 June 2011 * three letters from the CRSC Branch, dated 28 September 2011, 16 November 2011, and 17 January...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003282
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states a bronze service star based on qualifying service for each campaign listed in appendix B will be worn on the appropriate service medal. His record shows he served honorably during the period 7 December 1967 through 5 December 1969 and received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003283
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her Army Reserve Personnel Command (ARPC) Form 249-E (Chronological Statement of Retirement Points) to show her retirement year (RY) period as September September instead of May - May. Her ARPC Forms 249-E, dated 18 November 2009 and 14 December 2009, show her RY period as 15 April to 15 April. b. Paragraph 6.3.2 states members of a Reserve component in an active status, including service in a DEP, are credited retirement point credit for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003284
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. Item 38 (Record of Assignments): Company C, 14th Engineer Battalion (Combat), from 26 October 1968 through 30 January 1969. c. Item 40 (Wounds): Burn from waist up, 26 January 1969. d. Item 41 (Awards and Decorations): No listing of the Purple Heart. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence he was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003286
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he applied for the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program to transfer his education benefits to his family members before he retired on 31 August 2009. The applicant's request for correction of his records to show he applied for and the Army approved transferring his education benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his family members prior to retirement on 31 August 2009 has been carefully considered and is found to have merit. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003287
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he served on active duty from 4 January 1945 to 28 August 1946. He further states the applicant left the Merchant Marines in August 1945; d. a 17 August 1989 letter from the U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center, advising the applicant that his application for discharge was approved and a DD Form 214 was furnished; and e. Administrative Action Record Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003288
d. A properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 2 December 1981 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial, with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. However, his record contains a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 2 December 1981 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200, in lieu of a court-martial. The fact that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003292
The Board further determined that given that the SBP was linked to retired pay, there was no basis for granting the applicant's request to correct the FSM's record to show he enrolled in the SBP for spouse coverage. The VA medical treatment records pertaining to the FSM provided by the applicant as new evidence show the FSM suffered from and was dealing with many medical issues between October 2003 and March 2007. The medical treatment records provided by the applicant fail to show the FSM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003294
The applicant requests the following corrections to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 31 January 2005: * add his second Meritorious Service Medal * add the fifth award of the Overseas Service Ribbon * add four military courses completed 2. The applicant provides: * two DA Forms 638 (Recommendation for Award) and certificates for award of the Meritorious Service Medal * four certificates of completion of military training * his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003297
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Kuwait. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 for the period ending 15 March 2011, orders, a memorandum, and a DD Form 1610 (Request and Authorization for TDY Travel of DOD Personnel). The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Kuwait from 15 September 2009 to 2 February 2010 which is not shown in Item 18 of his DD Form 214 for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003298
The applicant states approval was granted to issue an antedated reenlistment contract and mistakes were made on the two contracts that are presently reflected on his iPERMS record that authorized him to reenlist on 30 September 2010 for a period of 6 years. Accordingly, a new antedated contract was authorized on 21 October 2011 and signed on 10 January 2012. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003299
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his service in Kosovo from October to December 1999. The applicant states he joined his unit in Kosovo in October 1999 after he recovered from knee surgery and served to December 1999; however, his DD Form 214 does not reflect that service and he has not been able to convince the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that he served there. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003302
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 deployment to Bosnia from 13 March to 26 November 1996 * Award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding to item 13 of his DD Form 214 the Armed...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003303
The applicant requests correction of his records to show all of his authorized awards, including the Combat Infantryman Badge. c. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Combat Infantryman...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003306
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 20 May 1977, the applicant was discharged accordingly. There is nothing in the available records about either an accident or headaches.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003309
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to document his foreign service in Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Yemen, Jordan, Egypt, and Kenya. The applicant states his DD Form 214 shows no overseas service in item 12f (Foreign Service) and documents no deployments in item 18 (Remarks).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003313
The applicant provides: * two pages of an HRC web portal printout * two pages of explanation * Order Number 050-072, issued by Headquarters, HRC, Alexandria, VA, dated 19 February 2009 * Officer Record Brief (ORB), dated 27 July 2009 * Orders 209-0160, issued by Headquarters, III Corps, Fort Hood, TX, dated 28 July 2009 * Orders 230-0203, issued by the same headquarters, dated 18 August 2009 * DA Form 5691-R (Request for Reserve Component Assignment Orders), dated 18 August 2009 * Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003314
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120003314 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. However, the applicant was not on active duty or serving as a member of the Selected Reserve when the law went into effect. Accordingly, the applicant is not eligible to transfer his benefits.