ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003530
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He states he appealed the QMP action and he was selected for retention and is not subject to future QMP consideration. He provided the bullet comments "only completed 67% of assigned enlisted and officer transfer missions during the rating period" and "inability to succeed as an area leader clearly evident during this period" to explain his rating in Part IVb and the bullet comments "inconsistent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003532
A review of the applicant's Interactive Personnel Records Management System (iPERMS) file shows he requested assistance in completing his retirement packet on 7 December 2011. Army policy at the time, which was highly publicized, stated that separation pay based upon total number of retirements points and base pay under the Selected Reserve Transition Program Type XE was authorized to an individual who was a member of the Selected Reserve during the 12-month period prior to separation;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003536
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 14 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120003536 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He was awarded a Purple Heart for wounds received on 17 January 1951.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003540
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions. However, his DD Form 214 shows he was discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, on 2 June 1995, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. There is no evidence that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003541
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. On 2 September 1980, after consulting with defense counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003542
The applicant also states his medical retirement with a 30% disability rating was only based on his condition of asthma. His record contains a DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile), dated 13 April 2005, that shows his medical conditions at the time as: Asthma and Chronic left knee pain. The applicant's record is void of any evidence and he did not provide any evidence that shows he appeared before a promotion board for consideration to the rank/grade of SGT/E-5 at any time during his service or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003544
On 4 April 1991, the applicant's commander initiated administrative separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14. On 18 April 1991, the applicant received a general discharge under honorable conditions under the provisions of paragraph 14-2b, Army Regulation 635-200, for "misconduct pattern of misconduct." The regulation states the reason for discharge based on separation code "JKM" is "misconduct ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003546
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he was retired for length of service rather than being dishonorably discharged. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. Title 10, U.S. Code, section 3914 contains the legal authority for voluntary retirement of enlisted members with 20 or more, but less than 30 years, of active military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003549
The applicant requests adjustment of his date of rank (DOR) for promotion to chief warrant officer two (CW2), from 26 September 2007 to 19 November 2006. The opinion further states that his promotion was delayed based on his performance as reflected in his referred OER for the period 1 November 2005 through 31 May 2006. Included in these requirements is that the warrant officer must be recommended by his immediate commander.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003550
The applicant's last day of active duty service was 31 August 2009. Therefore, she would have been eligible to transfer her educational benefits while still on active duty. In view of the fact that Soldiers who left military service during the first 90 days of the program were not fully aware of the requirement to transfer benefits prior to leaving active service, it would serve the interest of equity to correct her record to reflect she transferred her educational benefits while still...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003552
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests affirmation of the upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge under the Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP). On 18 May 1977, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) voted to upgrade the applicant's undesirable discharge to a general discharge under the provisions of the SDRP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003556
The applicant requests correction of his record to show award of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) instead of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). c. 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 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003557
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * completion of 2 years of foreign service in Vietnam * award of the Senior Parachutist Badge * award of four overseas service bars 2. * item 22c of his DD Form 214 for this period of service shows he completed 11 months and 14 days of foreign service in the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) * item 24 his DD Form 214 for this period of service shows: * Vietnam Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003560
The applicant requests, in effect, that his discharge be upgraded to a general or honorable discharge (HD). However, his record contains a duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he discharged on 14 January 1982 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) in lieu of a court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC). Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, states an honorable discharge is a separation with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003566
Counsel provides: * the applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) * two medical statements * a letter to the National Personnel Records Center * a Request for Army Information * Army Regulation 600-443 (Personnel Separation of Homosexuals) * Under Secretary of Defense memorandum, dated 28 January 2011, subject: Repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell and Future Impact on Policy * Under Secretary of Defense memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject:...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003570
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he served in Vietnam because the VA has granted him service-connected benefits for service in the RVN. (4) However, this evidence is insufficient as a basis to support the applicant's request to correct his records to show he served in the RVN during the period of service under review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003573
Item 30 (Remarks) of his DD Form 214 does not show any service in Vietnam. The regulation in effect at the time provided that the total active duty service outside the continental limits of the United States for the period covered by the DD Form 214 and the last overseas theater in which the service was performed would be entered in item 22c. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003574
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record confirms that for the period ending 24 April 2005, the applicant entered active duty on 16 June 1993 and completed 11 years, 10 months, and 9 days of net active service during this period of service. Therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show the correct date he entered active duty during this period of service. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120003574 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003575
The applicant states: * His CIB is not present on his DD Form 214 * His personnel file proves where he was and what he did in Vietnam 3. The applicant provides: * Service personnel records * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) for the period ending 26 April 1976 CONSIDERATION OF 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003585
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. On 26 September 1986, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed his discharge under other than honorable conditions. He contends his service on active duty was honorable and he was wrongfully discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003590
The applicant's records do not show indiscipline or lost time, he received conduct and efficiency ratings of "excellent" throughout his military service, and he was promoted to sergeant in less than 2 years. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Air Medal for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight during the period 23 July 1970 to 18 July 1971; and b. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003592
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 | 20120003593
Army Regulation 635-40 establishes the Army PDES and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is unfit because of physical disability to reasonably perform the duties of his or her office, grade, rank, or rating. Once a determination of physical unfitness is made, the physical evaluation board rates all disabilities using the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities. Subsequent to his retirement and over the years, the VA awarded him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003599
The applicant provides copy of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). 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 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003600
Counsel requests correction of the applicant's records by setting aside the nonjudicial punishment (NJP) he received under the provisions of Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ); reinstating him to the rank of private first class (PFC); and upgrading his discharge under honorable conditions to fully honorable, thereby changing his reentry code and separation code. The applicant made a false official statement in order to get out of the Army. The fact that he received NJP and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003602
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Germany and all awards he is entitled to receive for his service in Germany. The evidence of record shows the applicant completed an overseas tour in Germany from 7 June 1979 through 20 July 1981 and his DD Form 214 properly reflects 2 years, 1 month, and 13 days of foreign service. His service record is void of evidence which indicates he completed active...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003605
The applicant requests, in effect, 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 Bronze Star Medal. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Purple Heart * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal * Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device 7. His records do not contain orders showing he was awarded the Bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003612
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of any awards and decorations to which he is entitled, to include the: * National Defense Service Medal * United Nations Service Medal (Korea) * Army Good Conduct Medal * Korean Service Medal with all bronze service stars * Republic of Korea Korean (War) Service Medal * Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation * Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003615
The applicant requests correction of her military records to reflect her last name as C----n instead of W---n. 2. There is no evidence of record and she did not provide any evidence showing she requested a legal name change through her unit at any time on or after her marriage in September 2011 or before her discharge on 30 January 2012. The applicant requests correction of her military records to show she served under the last name of C-----.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003620
The applicant requests, in effect, to amend his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add bronze service stars to his Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) and the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation. The applicant's record contains a series of separation documents which cumulatively show he was awarded the following: * Army of Occupation Medal with Germany clasp * National Defense Service Medal with one bronze...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003621
In support of his request the applicant provides the following documents: a. a letter from the applicant to a VFW MSO, undated, in which he states he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, but he never received his other awards, including the: * Purple Heart (3 awards) * Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device (2 awards) * Presidential Unit Citation * Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Machinegun (M-60) Bar * Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003622
There are no orders contained in the applicant's official military records showing he was awarded a second Bronze Star Medal. There is no evidence in the available record and the applicant has not submitted any evidence showing he was awarded a second Bronze Star Medal for service while assigned to Company K, 75th Airborne Ranger Battalion. 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 for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003623
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-X51X" instead of "XXX-XX-X15X." His DD Form 4, DA Form 20, and discharge proceedings show the SSN he claims is correct; however, his DD Form 214 shows a different SSN. It is evident that an error was made in the preparation of his DD Form 214 in that the incorrect SSN was recorded.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003624
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Appendix B of Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) shows the campaigns for Vietnam and states a bronze service star will be awarded for wear on the Vietnam Service Medal for participation in each campaign. 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 Medal (1st Award) for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003628
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. However, his record contains a DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) that shows he was discharged on 16 February 1973 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial court-martial with issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003629
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). Subsequent to receiving this legal counsel, the applicant voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separation - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003632
The applicant requests correction of the date of birth (DOB) listed in item 10 (Date of Birth) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States). However, his DD Form 214 shows he was separated using a DOB of 5 March 1931 and, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that he served with that DOB. While the applicants desire to have the records changed to reflect the DOB listed on the birth certificate he now provides is understood,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003634
On 25 September 1992, court-martial charges were preferred against the applicant for one specification of being AWOL from 17 May to 24 June 1992. The DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) he was issued shows he was discharged for the good of the service, in lieu of trial by a court-martial with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. With respect to his rank/grade, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003635
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 4 August 1943 and he entered active duty in New York City, NY, on 24 August 1943. Regrettably, absent evidence which conclusively shows he sustained wounds or injuries as a result of hostile action, that he was treated by medical personnel for those wounds or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003637
The applicant, the daughter of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of her father's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show the award of the Purple Heart. The applicant provides: * her State of Maine Record of Birth * the FSM's record of death * the FSM's WD AGO Form 100 (Army of the United States Separation Qualification Record) * the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 * a letter from the National Personnel Records Center...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003639
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of his dishonorable discharge. The applicant was sentenced to: * dishonorable discharge * confinement at hard labor for 18 months * reduction to pay grade E-1 * total forfeiture of pay 5. The evidence of record established his guilt, beyond a reasonable doubt, of the offenses of which he was convicted.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003642
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Clusters, a Republic of Vietnam unit citation, the Parachutist Badge, and correction of his last unit duty assignment. Orders for a third Army Commendation Medal were not filed in his records or provide by him. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003643
He would like his military records to reflect his first and middle names as shown on his birth certificate. He submitted a DD Form 1343, dated 6 August 2007, that indicates a change to his first and middle names to Walter H. was recorded in his official records. The DD Form 1343 reflects a change to his first and middle names to Walter H. was recorded in his official records effective 6 August 2007.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003644
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show all awards or medals he is entitled to including the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM). For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar was authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003647
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart. The applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States for 2 years on 16 February 1967. The applicant's request was carefully considered; however, there is no evidence to support awarding the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003649
He had served 1 year, 7 months, and 5 days of active service and his DD Form 214 issued at the time of his REFRAD shows that he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM). Accordingly, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 11 January 1968 to 15 August 1969 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003650
The applicant states his DD Form 214 should have listed his service in Vietnam. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * Army Good Conduct Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003651
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge. The DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 4 November 1975 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial, with a UOTHC characterization of service and an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003656
The applicant requests a change of his date of rank (DOR) to chief warrant officer four (CW4) from 2 December 2011 to 20 May 2011. The applicant states that prior to enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2011, all Army National Guard (ARNG) warrant officers (WO) were promoted by the Chief, NGB and the Secretary of the Army. With the signing of the NDAA 2011 into law, promotions were elevated from the Secretary of the Service to the President of the United States and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003665
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 17 March 2010, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge request and directed the applicant be discharged under other than honorable conditions. On 9 November 2011, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), after carefully considering the applicants entire record of military service and issues and documents presented by the applicant, determined his discharge was proper and...