ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003316
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 the Army Achievement Medal and the correct number of years he served in his military occupational specialty (MOS). The applicant provides: * Information Paper for Enclosed Documents, dated 24 September 2009 * DD Form 214 for the period ending 12 March 2004 * DA Form 638...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003322
The applicant requests a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) be removed from his record or transferred to the restricted portion of his official military personnel file (OMPF). A memorandum of reprimand may be filed in a Soldier's OMPF only upon the order of a general officer-level authority and is to be filed in the performance section. The available records do not show evidence of error or injustice in the GOMOR the applicant received or the decision to file the GOMOR in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003323
The applicant requests award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this award. During this period of training he received conduct and efficiency ratings of "good." The applicant contends that he should be awarded the AGCM for his honorable service and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003324
Her removal from the promotion list resulted from an Army Regulation 15-6 (Procedures for Investigating Officers and Boards of Officers) investigation. The memorandum, dated 8 April 2011, notifying her of the Promotion Review Board and memorandum, dated 3 November 2011, indicating she was removed from the COL promotion list and all related documents are filed in the restricted section of her OMPF. The applicant's service record revealed the following documents were properly filed in her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003326
However, it also contains a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) and a DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract-Armed Forces of the United States) which lists the sixth digit of his SSN as 7. 4. The evidence of records confirms the applicant entered active duty and he served under an SSN using the sixth digit as "7" based on documents and orders in his OMPF. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003331
The disability determination was prepared to assign evaluations to service members unfit condition for use by DoD in determining a final disposition for unfit conditions as well as to determine the members potential entitlement to VA disability compensation. The VA proposed a 10% disability rating for the PEB-referred condition (his left knee condition) and a service-connected 10% disability rating for lumbar strain (low back pain) for a combined 20% disability rating. His PEB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003344
On 5 March 1998, the Army Discharge Review Board denied his request of an upgrade of his discharge and determined his discharge had been both proper and equitable. His record of service shows he was AWOL for 108 days when he was returned to military control and he stated this was his second period of AWOL. Based on this record of misconduct, his service clearly did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003348
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-4X-XX3X." 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003349
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in Iraq and the Iraq Campaign Medal with one campaign star. He states item 12f (Foreign Service) of his DD Form 214 should show his foreign service during the period 10 May 2007 through 10 July 2008 and his Iraq Campaign Medal should show one campaign star instead of two. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003351
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 October 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120003351 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 award of the Overseas Service Ribbon (OSR). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Overseas Service Ribbon is awarded for successful completion of overseas tours.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003353
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the correct spelling of his first name and to show the correct amount of total active service. The applicant provides a DD Form 214. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003358
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his foreign service in block 12f. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 and 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995, and 11 September 2001 and a date to be determined. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003362
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the date of birth (DOB) listed on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 9 September 1979. However, he requested a copy of his DD Form 214 and saw that his DOB had not been corrected. The applicant's military records show he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) on 19 July 1968 for 2 years.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003365
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 September 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120003365 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). When authorized, it was issued to a Soldier whose military record was satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003366
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows he completed MOS 11C training in 1982. Therefore, the Board that determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003367
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. His military pay record is not available for review and there is no indication on his DD Form 214 that his final pay was less than the grade shown on this form. There is no evidence and he has not provided any evidence to show he was not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003368
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 19 December 1984, the applicant's commander recommended the applicant's discharge under the provisions of paragraph 15-3a of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), due to homosexuality. The applicant was processed for discharge based on his own sworn statement that he was a homosexual, had engaged in homosexual acts, and approached others for the same.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003370
The applicant states the award of a second Army Commendation Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation, Expert Marksmanship Badge with Rifle Bar, Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Automatic Rifle Bar, and the "1960 Device" notation (on his Vietnam Campaign Medal) should be listed on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge). Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam General Orders Number 3384, dated 4 September 1969, awarded the applicant the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003371
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, the evidence of record does not show and he did not provide any evidence that shows he served in Vietnam for at least 1 day or that his service in Thailand was in direct support of combat operations in Vietnam. __________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 | 20120003372
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC). On 26 June 1968, he departed the RVN and returned to the United States for duty at Hunter Army Air Field, Georgia. The citation provided by the applicant is not sufficient evidence by itself upon which to base a correction of his records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003373
He provides his DD Form 214, a Certification of Military Service, correspondence from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), and an Army Language School Diploma. The applicant's complete military record is not available to the Board for review. Unfortunately, this probability alone is an insufficient basis for correcting his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003374
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 Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). The applicant states his military service record does not show his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting in item 22c of his DD Form 214 the entry "NONE" * adding in item 22c of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003377
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of her records to show her name change. She did not divorce until after her retirement from active military service and the documents contained in her official records properly reflect this information.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003383
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of item 14 (Military Education) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he completed Phase I and Phase II of the military occupational specialty (MOS) 91C (Practical Nurse) Course. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003384
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Vietnam Service Medal * Two Overseas Service Bars * Army Commendation Medal * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) 8. Review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS), an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003386
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120003386 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was brought on active duty in the rank of major with an active date of rank (ADOR) of 24 September 2008. Additional advisory opinions, dated 18 April 2012 and 7 August 2012, were received from HRC and USAREC concerning his ADOR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003391
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's record to show on the DD Form 261 (Report of Investigation - Line of Duty (LOD) and Misconduct Status), dated 4 June 2010, the FSM's death was "In Line of Duty" instead of "Not in Line of Duty - Due to Own Misconduct." The applicant states: * The FSM was reported in an authorized absence on the DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status) and in an absent without leave...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003394
The applicant requests reversal of the Army Grade Determination Review Board (AGDRB) decision and placement on the Retired List in the rank/grade of captain (CPT)/O3. The applicant provides: * Officer Record Brief * five OERs (July 2007 to September 2011) * Initiation of Officer Elimination termination memorandum * email correspondence pertaining to AGDRB determination * 2012 retirement orders * 11 letters in support of his retiring in the rank/grade of CPT CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. He...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003395
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DA Form 3947 (Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) Proceedings) and DA Form 199 (Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings), dated July and October 2011, respectively, by including asthma as one of his unfitting conditions. It is a fact finding board to investigate the nature, cause, degree of severity, and probable permanency of the disability of Soldiers who are referred to the board; to evaluate the physical condition of the Soldier...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003396
The separation authority approved the chain of command's recommendation for discharge of the applicant and directed he be discharged for unsatisfactory performance and that he be issued a General Discharge Certificate. The evidence of record shows that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions and that it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory (emphasis added), but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. c....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003397
The applicant provides: * retirement orders, dated 11 December 2007 * recall to active duty orders, dated 15 May 2008 * request for extension of final HHG and NTS entitlements * letter from U.S. Army Installation Management Command, Headquarters, U.S. Army Garrison-Redstone, Redstone Arsenal, AL, dated 21 January 2009 * a letter from the Transportation Office, Headquarters, U.S. Army Garrison-Redstone, dated 3 January 2012 * request for further extension of final HHG and NTS entitlements *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003399
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The available evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant's date of birth is 10 May 1950. Because his DD Form 214 indicates this same date of rank, this portion of his request should be denied.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003400
The NPRC award replacement authorization letters state the applicant's awards include the Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Automatic Rifle Bar, and the Army Aviation - Aircraft Crewman Badge. The fact that another Soldier,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003402
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Combat Action Badge and Iraq Campaign Medal. The Iraq Campaign Medal is awarded to members who served in direct support of OIF. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the entry "0000 00 00" from item 12f of his DD Form 214 and replacing it with the entry "0000 07...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003404
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The VA rating decision submitted by the applicant shows that the VA is willing to "concede" the PTSD stressors are related to an incident during the applicant's first enlistment that the applicant described in which he witnessed a Buddhist monk setting himself afire. There is no evidence to support the conclusion that the applicant was so hampered by mental or psychological problems that he could not both tell right from wrong and adhere...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003405
Item 13 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Awarded or Authorized) the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" Device; and c. Item 18 (Remarks) the entry "Ordered to active duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 12302" and "Service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom effective 20060827." There is no evidence in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003406
The applicant requests award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp for his service in Berlin and its addition to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The evidence confirms the applicant served in Germany from 24 November 1979 through 2 March 1984 and served in Berlin, Germany, from on or about 5 April 1982 for about 180 days, and completed a qualifying period of service for award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003407
On 7 March 2005, in response to his previous request for correction to his DD Form 214, he was issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) with the following corrections: a. correcting his date of rank b. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal c. adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Vietnam Service Medal with one silver service star * Army Good Conduct Medal * MUC * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003409
Item 31 (Foreign Service) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in Vietnam from 21 November 1968 to 20 November 1969. 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. _______ _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 | 20120003416
The applicant provides: * A memorandum from a psychiatrist from Headquarters, Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, GA, subject: Certificate of Psychiatric Evaluation, RE: (applicant's name and social security number), dated 25 November 2003 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 29 April 2004 * DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), dated 24 February 2005 * Page 1 of a Narrative Summary (NARSUM)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003417
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 23 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120003417 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect: * promotion to the rank/grade of master sergeant (MSG)/E-8 * correction of items 4a (Grade, Rate or Rank) and 4b (Pay Grade) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 11 December 2006 to show his rank/grade as MSG/E-8 * advancement on the Retired List to the rank/grade of MSG/E-8 2. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003419
BOARD DATE: 23 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120003419 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 4126-R (Bar to Reenlistment Certificate), dated 24 June 1992, from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the DA Form 4126-R, dated 24 June 1992, from his AMHRR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003420
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence shows he was diagnosed with PTSD following his deployment in Iraq. There is no evidence of record that shows he was advanced to specialist/E-4 after 28 September 2004 or prior to his separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003421
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Superior Unit Award. The applicant provides copies of: * orders assigning her to the 423d Transportation Company, Fort Carson, CO, effective 28 February 2002 * orders directing her to report for active duty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, effective 27 January 2003 * the Army Achievement Medal for exceptional service during Operation Enduring Freedom from 27...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003422
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Individual Infantry Training Diploma, dated 24 May 1996 * Airborne Course Diploma, dated 21 June 1996 * Certificate of Training for the Field Sanitation Course, 27-31 October 1997 * Certificate of Appreciation for 7 August to 7 November 1997 * recommendation for Armed Forces Service Medal, dated 19 December 1997 * unidentified list of names including the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003423
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 11 June 2004, to show Phenix City, Alabama, as her home of record (HOR). The regulation states a Soldier's initial enlistment contract or appointment document is the source for this data, or any approved change by the Enlisted Records Center (EREC). The available evidence shows that when the applicant enlisted in the USAR her HOR was Miami, Florida.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003425
The evidence of record shows that for MOS time determinations, 16 days or more count as a month. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct block 11 of the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 10 September 2010 to show he held MOS 92A for a period of 11 years and 1 month. The evidence of record shows the applicant was retired from active duty on 10 September 2010 and placed on the TDRL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003426
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 | 20120003428
Records show the applicant participated in four campaigns during his service in Vietnam. The Board further determined the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief. _________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 | 20120003431
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120003431 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. At the time of the decision of the ABCMR in Docket Number AR20100019521, dated 19 August 2010, it was the intent of the ABCMR to provide affected members the opportunity to use authorized PDMRA days upon their next qualifying deployment/mobilization, not to provide monetary compensation. This recommendation carries with it no authority for monetary compensation. _______ _...