ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003432
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he served in the Gulf War. His official military personnel file contains few records documenting his Regular Army service; however, orders show he was assigned to Battery C, 1st Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment (unit identification code (UIC) WADWC0) at the time of his release from active duty. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to add a statement to item 18 to show he was deployed to Southwest Asia...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003433
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 March 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120003433 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. At the time of the decision of the ABCMR in Docket Number AR20100019464, 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. _______ _...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003435
The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 * his DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 18 January 2012 * General Orders Number 730, issued by Headquarters, 44th Medical Brigade, RVN, dated 25 July 1969 * a memorandum to the commanding officer, 43rd Medical Group, subject: Transmittal of Award, dated 15 August 1969 * his Bronze Star Medal Certificate CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003437
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart for an injury he received in the line of duty in 1967. His service record does not contain orders that show he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Vietnam Casualty Roster does not list his name. His retirement DD Form 214 does not show award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003438
He had served 2 years, 9 months, and 28 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Vietnam). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003440
The applicant provides: * Orders and citation for the BSM * Orders and citation for the Air Medal * Orders for the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) and ARCOM with "V" Device * Vietnam Combat Certificate * DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for the first award only, 1 year...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003441
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his service. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003444
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. His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II) shows the following entries: * item 5 (Overseas Service) is blank * item 35 (Record of Assignment) he was assigned to Troop C, 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, Fort Campbell, KY, on or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003445
There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200 provides the policies, standards, and procedures for the separation of enlisted personnel. ____________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 | 20120003446
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. _______ _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) AR20120003446 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120003446 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003447
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120003447 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-200 further states that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. He was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-11, and was properly issued a separation code of JFW and an RE Code of "3" in accordance with the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003448
There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. Based on this record of indiscipline, the applicant's service clearly did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct and performance of duty for Army personnel. ____________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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003449
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the BSM is awarded in time of war for heroism and for meritorious achievement or 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003450
His record shows he did not earn any individual awards or decorations during his active duty tenure. There is no evidence the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003453
The applicant requests his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) be corrected to show his Prisoner of War (POW) status and to show his rank as corporal (CPL). The POW promotion policy established in the POW WD letter stated, in pertinent part, that an interview would be conducted with all recovered personnel to secure information for consideration by the appropriate appointing authority in determining their qualifications for an immediate one grade advancement. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003454
The applicant's record contains a DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 July 1971. General orders awarded him the DFC (2nd Award) and he is entitled to addition of this award to his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 29 March 1968 through 27 July 1969, b. deleting award of the DFC and VSM from his DD Form 214 for the period ending 30 July 1971,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003459
His L5 disc was damaged while in basic combat training (BCT), but it was not known until he requested a copy of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) and medical records that he received on 22 July 2011. b. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) provides the specific authorities (regulatory or directive), reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active duty Enlisted Administrative...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003461
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-XX-0562." Therefore, the evidence is sufficient to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as "XXX-XX-0562." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as shown on the social security card he submits.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003462
The applicant states his unit in Vietnam was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation but his previous request was denied due to the incorrect year of 1966 and not 1967 that was listed in Department of the Army (DA) Pamphlet 672-3 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register). Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003466
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he retired from the Army National Guard (ARNG) in the rank/grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5 instead of specialist (SPC)/E-4. In the case of a person who is entitled to retired pay under section 12731 of this title, the retired pay base is the monthly basic pay, determined at the rates applicable on the date when retired pay is granted, of the highest grade held satisfactorily by the person at any time in the armed forces. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003467
It also states in order to award the PH there must be evidence of the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the wound required treatment by medical personnel, and a record of the medical treatment was made a matter of official record. By regulation, in order to support award of the PH the member must have been wounded in action and there must be evidence the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003468
The applicant's record is void of evidence showing he appealed to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his general discharge to fully honorable within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. Bill of 1984, he is not entitled to the requested relief of being eligible to use his G.I.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003471
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his military occupational specialty (MOS) as 112.00 (Heavy Weapons Infantryman). The applicant provides copies of: * DD Form 214 * Unit Orders Number 77, Fort Hood, TX, dated 12 November 1964, awarding him the 1st Class Gunner (Sharpshooter) Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Mortar Bar * Photocopies of two pictures showing a mortar and four...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003472
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 30 November 1987 to show his Silver Star and the Meritorious Service Medal. He participated in seven campaigns during his two tours of duty in Vietnam that entitles him to one silver service star and two bronze service stars for wear on his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003473
The applicant requests removal of the following documents from his official military personnel file (OMPF): * DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 6 November 1985 * DA Form 2627, dated 9 October 1986 * General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 1 August 2002 2. His November 1985 Article 15 is currently filed in the performance section of his OMPF and his October 1986 Article 15 and GOMOR are currently filed in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003474
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) be upgraded to honorable. However, his record contains a duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 30 July 1993, under the provisions of chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for misconduct with a character of service of UOTHC. Although the applicants record indicates he served honorably during two previous enlistments, his last period of service wherein he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003475
The applicant requests an exception to policy to transfer educational benefits to his dependents under the Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The applicant also provided a DD Form 214 which shows he was released from AD and transferred to the Retired List on 9 March 2010. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003479
The applicant's military record shows he executed a 3-year enlistment in the TXARNG on 8 March 2007 for 3 years with prior USN enlisted service. (2) I am not qualified in the primary MOS for which I am enlisting, but have enlisted into an NGB or State Critical Skill MOS and agree to attend formal training and become qualified in my contracted MOS within 24 months of my date of enlistment." He acknowledges he was not MOS qualified at the time of his enlistment; therefore, the contract...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003480
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 Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. The applicant states a discrepancy exists between the entries on his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) and his DA Form 24 (Service Record). An award for previous marksmanship weapons qualification is revoked automatically whenever an individual, upon completion of firing a record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003482
While the fact that a rated individual is under investigation or trial may not be mentioned in an evaluation until the investigation or trial is completed, this does not preclude the rating chains use of verified derogatory information. The NCOER in question is properly filed in the applicant's military records in accordance with the governing regulation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by removing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003483
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records 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. He submitted a statement on his own behalf stating "I have been AWOL one time before this case, I told them I wanted out, and that I would continue to go AWOL until they put me out. There is no available evidence showing that the applicant was told...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003484
BOARD DATE: 3 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120003484 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests removal of the noncommissioned officer (NCO) evaluation report (NCOER) for the period ending 30 November 2005. The evidence of record clearly shows the RFC NCOER in question for the period ending 30 November 2005 was not completed and signed until November 2007 and two different social security numbers were listed for the same individual.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003486
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. An advisory opinion from the Chief, Officer Promotions, U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) advised: a. the applicant was ineligible for consideration by the FY11 ADL board because he did not have a year of continuous active duty; b. requests for an exception to the statutory requirement in Title 10 U.S. Code 619(c) must be forwarded through the first general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003489
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show authorization of 28 days of Post Deployment Mobilization Respite Absence (PDMRA) based on his qualifying deployment/mobilization ending on 21 August 2007. The evidence of record confirms the applicant earned 62 days of PDMRA during the period in question, as evidenced by the PDMRA calculator sheet and is requesting authorization for 28 days within the guidelines of the AGR program guidance on use. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003490
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that the records of her late husband, a former service member (FSM), be corrected by awarding him the World War II Victory Medal. The WD AGO Form 53-55 provides the following: a. service from 15 April 1942 through 12 June 1945; b. participation in three campaigns; and c. award of the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal (now known as the European-African-Middle...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003491
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his military records to show award of the Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (ARCAM) for his qualifying years in the Army National Guard (ARNG) and U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). The applicant contends that his military records should be corrected to show award of the ARCAM for each qualifying period of service in the ARNG and USAR. In view of the above, the applicant's request should be granted by issuing him a memorandum awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003493
The applicant requests that the Social Security Number (SSN) and the spelling of his surname be changed on his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge). Both spellings of the surname are used off and on throughout the record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing the spelling of the surname on the DD Form 214 to the "g" spelling.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003494
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 13 June 1986, his commander notified him of his intent to initiate action to effect his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, due to his unsatisfactory performance. On 25 June 1986, he was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003495
The DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) he was issued confirms he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 with an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. There is no evidence in his record and he did not provide any evidence that shows he applied for a clemency discharge or that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003497
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge. Orders 239-19, issued by Headquarters, U.S. Army Regional Personnel Center, Baumholder, Germany, on 12 September 1979, ordering his reassignment to the U.S. Army Separation Transfer Point, Fort Dix, NJ, effective 25 October 1979 for the purpose of separation processing under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), with an Other Than Honorable Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003498
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a memorandum certifying his participation in ODS, an order for the Army Achievement Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), a memorandum of eligibility for the Army Good Conduct Medal, and his DD Form 214 in support of his request. 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 Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003499
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-x6-xxxx" instead of "xxx-x0-xxxx" and to show his award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003508
The applicant requests correction of her military records to show her social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-4504" instead of "XXX-XX-8052." A review of every document contained in her available military personnel record, many of which bear her signature, shows her SSN consistently appears as "XXX-XX-8052" throughout her service. The evidence of record shows her SSN consistently appeared as "XXX-XX-8052" on every document in her available service personnel record throughout her period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003512
BOARD DATE: 21 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120003512 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Public Law 95-397, enacted 30 September 1978, provided a way for Reserve Component members who qualified for Reserve retirement, but were not yet age 60 and eligible to participate in the SBP, to provide an annuity for their survivors should they die before reaching age 60. Three options were available: * elect to decline enrollment and choose at age 60 whether to start SBP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003519
The applicant provides: * DD Form 293 (Application for the Review of Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States), dated 5 December 2011 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) from the USCG for the period ending 10 March 1982 * DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States) for enlistment in the ARNG in the grade of E-6 for 3 years on 4 May 1985 * Orders 123-01, issued by Headquarters, 115th Engineer Group, UTARNG,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003520
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 and the Bronze Star Medal. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. In the absence of orders or evidence to show he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, treated for such wound/injury, and the injury/wound was made a matter of official record, there is insufficient evidence upon which to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003523
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) sets forth the Army policy and procedures for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Personnel serving in both the MOS 11B and 11D qualify for award of the Combat Infantryman Badge if they also meet the other requirements for the award. Based on the above facts and findings, there is insufficient evidence to warrant award of the Combat Infantryman Badge or correction of the applicant's DA Form 20 to show different duty positions or duty MOS's as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003524
The applicant states his deployment orders authorized him reimbursement for POV storage during his deployment; however, when he attempted to claim the cost of the storage of his POV ($845.13), he was informed it was not authorized because he was married. (2) Soldiers may be authorized storage of one POV when deploying in support of contingency operations. (7) Vehicles placed in storage under orders are a one-time only entitlement and may not be retrieved on leave and returned to storage...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003525
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) failed to show award of the Purple Heart. __________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 | 20120003529
e. He was evaluated by the PDES while on active duty, determined fit for duty, and would now like to be afforded the same opportunity for conditions shown in the evidence he provides. The applicant provides: * FFDDB Acknowledgement Statement * DA Form 7349 (Initial Medical Review-Annual Medical Certificate) * DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile) * Standard Form (SF) 600 (Chronological Record of Medical Care) * Memorandum, dated 3 March 2004 * Release from Active Duty (REFRAD) Order * Active Duty...