ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003821
The applicant provides a copy of the following: * DD Form 214 * Special Orders Number 340 * DA Form 2349 (Military Pay Voucher) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. 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 KDSM and the AFEM. _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003823
On 10 January 2012, by memorandum in response to his request for an exception to policy to be paid the PSEB, a National Guard Bureau (NGB) official denied the request and stated: * In accordance with the ARNG SRIP eligible applicants were offered the PSEB * He enlisted in the MOARNG as MOSQ 11B * He completed the PSEB addendum and the bonus control number were accomplished after his enlistment * NGR 600-7 (Selective Reserve Incentive Programs) requires the addendum to be completed at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003825
On 29 September 1995, he was discharged under honorable conditions (general discharge) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct (patterns of misconduct). He enlisted in the Army National Guard (ARNG) in October 1998 and has remained in the ARNG through continuous reenlistments. Although an under other than honorable conditions discharge was normally appropriate for a Soldier discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003828
However, his DD Form 214 does not show his service in Somalia or any awards for this service. The evidence of record shows he served a period of qualifying service for award of the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. Therefore, he is eligible for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003830
However, the available evidence shows that on 3 July 2008, the PEB found the applicant physically unfit for retention with a combined disability rating of 20 percent. On 9 March 2012, the Chief, Case Management Division notified the applicant of his choice to have his case considered by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records or the Department of Defense Physical Disability Evaluation Board. One of the criteria is that the disability must have been incurred or aggravated while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003831
On 17 March 1971 he was discharged under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 due to conviction by civil authorities. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The applicant's overall record of service has been considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003832
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120003832 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record confirms the applicant entered active duty and he served under an SSN using the number 8 as listed on the DD Form 398 and DA Form 20, as corroborated and confirmed by the SSN card provided by the applicant. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003835
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 24 August 2007, the applicant's unit commander recommended that the applicant be discharged under the provisions paragraph 14-12c, Army Regulation 635-200, for misconduct-commission of a serious offense, with a general discharge. The evidence of record confirms his separation processing was accomplished in compliance with applicable regulations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003841
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the fourth digit of his social security number (SSN) as "8" and the ninth digit as "6." The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 and SSN Card. _______ _ _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 | 20120003842
The applicant requests his promotion eligibility date (PED) to chief warrant officer four (CW4) be adjusted to 25 October 2010, the date his command recommended him for promotion to CW4. The applicant states, in effect, he was unfairly penalized by the National Guard Bureau (NGB) who delayed his promotion to CW4 while they were interpreting the new law and the process for federal recognition. He further requested the Board reject the advisory opinion and correct "this systemic injustice."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003858
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 20 April 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. 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 | 20120003859
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. The evidence of record shows that at the time of the applicant's enlistment he was assigned and identified by a service number. Although the Social Security Administration verified the applicant was assigned a different SSN than that shown...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003864
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his bad conduct discharge to an honorable discharge. When authorized, it is issued to a soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003865
The applicant requests her record be corrected to show she was promoted to sergeant/E-5 on 1 November 2011 vice 1 February 2012. The applicant provides the following documents in support of her request: * Electronic Mail (e-mail) Messages, dated between January and February 2012 * Promotion Packet * 16 September 2011 Promotion Board Proceedings Memorandum * Vacancy Lists CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. As confirmed by the USARC advisory opinion, the applicants promotion packet was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003870
Headquarters, 3d Brigade (Separate), 1st Cavalry Division, Orders Number 453 of 21 February 1972 awarded the applicant the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service for the period April 1971 to February 1972. He also qualified for the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar and three bronze service stars for wear on 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003873
His DD Form 214 shows the following entries in: * Item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty (AD) This Period) - 2006 03 14 * Item 12b (Separation Date This Period) - 2007 04 29 * Item 12c (Net Active Service This Period) - 0001 00 20 5. The applicant correctly contends item 12c of his DD Form 214 was incorrectly calculated to show he completed 1 year and 20 days of net active service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003874
A review of documents contained in the applicant's military personnel records shows his first name appears as both "Larry" and "Lawrence" on several documents dated throughout his military service. Although the applicant's first name appears as both "Lawrence" and "Larry" in his military personnel records, the applicant's record contains a DD Form 398 and the applicant provides his Certificate of Birth that show his first name as "Larry." Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003882
He meets the criteria for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal and should be entitled to correction of his records to show it. He meets the criteria for award of the Kosovo Campaign Medal and should be entitled to correction of his records to show it. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * adding the following awards to item 13 of his DD Form 214 for the period ending 22 January 2008 * Army Commendation Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003884
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings during his military service. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003886
The applicant requests, in effect, the removal of the following permanent orders from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Once placed in the OMPF, the document becomes a permanent part of that file and will not be removed unless directed by the following: * Army Board for Correction of Military Records * Department of the Army Suitability Evaluation Board * Army Appeals Board * Chief, Appeals and Corrections Branch, Human Resources Command * The OMPF custodian when documents have...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003887
a. Paragraph 1-5a stated a commissioned or warrant officer would normally be furnished an Honorable Discharge Certificate unless conditions existed as indicated in paragraphs 1-5b and 1-5c, or as directed by the Secretary of the Army. b. Paragraph 1-5b stated a general discharge under honorable conditions was applicable in cases of unqualified resignation in circumstances involving serious misconduct; discharge because of serious misconduct, including misconduct for which punishment has...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003889
His DA Form 66 shows in: a. item 17 (Foreign Service) that he served in Vietnam from 13 August 1965 to 4 June 1966 and b. item 18 (Record of Assignments) that he served in Vietnam with the 85th Ordnance Company from 31 August 1965 to 1 June 1966. Department of the Army general orders show the unit the applicant was assigned to in Vietnam was awarded the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003891
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period 26 January 1970 through 19 January 1973 to show he served in Vietnam. Army Regulation 635-5, dated 23 January 1967, (and subsequent changes or amendments) in effect at the time of the applicant's separation in July 1969 stated: * In item 22c, for enlisted personnel show the total active duty outside the continental limits of the United States for the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003893
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 be corrected to reflect his new Social Security Number (SSN). A review of the available records shows that at the time of his enlistment his physical/medical examination documents also contained the SSN that is reflected on his Social Security Card and his official records are filed under that SSN. The evidence of record clearly shows that he provided his correct SSN after his enlistment and his records were corrected accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003894
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. It shows the appellate review was completed and the bad conduct discharge was ordered executed. a. paragraph 3-11, in effect at the time, provided that a Soldier would be given a bad conduct discharge pursuant only to an approved sentence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003897
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 | 20120003899
The applicants DD Form 47, DA Form 873, and all other available service documents in this OMPF show the eighth digit of his SSN as 3. As a result, it appears the SSN listed on the applicants DD Form 214 was the result of an administrative error; therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show the proper SSN. The applicants DD Form 214 and all other available service documents reflect the applicants middle name as Mickael. 3. _______ _ X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003904
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's records contain various personnel documents that reflect the same SSN listed on his DD Form 214. Therefore, the SSN listed in the applicant's military records should not be changed at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003905
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests item 12a (Date Entered Active Duty This Period) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show 28 March 1978. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the entry "Enlisted in the Regular Army on 20 March 1978; honorably discharged on 1 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003906
The applicant states: a. upon enlisting in the West Virginia Army National Guard (WVARNG), his recruiter told him he was entitled to a $10,000.00 bonus. The letter states: * the applicant was fully eligible to receive an OAB when he accessioned into the WVARNG and is deserving of this incentive * on 26 September 2008 he enlisted into the WVARNG under the OCS enlistment option * he graduated from OCS on 8 August 2009 * after inquiring about the bonus with recruiting and retention personnel...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003907
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show all awards he is authorized for his deployment to Iraq, such as the Iraq Campaign Medal. c. He was awarded or authorized the following decorations, medals, and badges: * Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award) * National Defense Service Medal * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Armed Forces Reserve Medal (2nd Award) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003908
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * his date of entry on active duty as 20 September 1965 instead 19 September 1971 * his dates of service in Vietnam from 28 March 1966 to 27 March 1967 2. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003911
He is requesting that the effective date be changed to the date the Federal Recognition Board originally approved his case. As a result, effective 7 January 2011, all initial appointments of WOs and promotion to higher grades, by warrant or commission, will be issued by the President. The delay in the applicant's promotion resulted from a statutory change in the procedures for the promotion of WOs that was mandated by the 2011 NDAA that WOs be placed on a scroll and staffed to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003912
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) and the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) with two campaign stars. The evidence of record shows the applicant was assigned to a unit during a period for which the unit was cited for award of the MUC. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003913
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). c. Despite the absence of the unit commander's recommendation for award of the AGCM (1st Award), based on the available evidence it would be appropriate to award the applicant this medal and correct his DD Form 214 to show the award. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003914
Upon the FSM's death, the Army ceased to honor the court order and instead provided SBP benefits to the FSM's new spouse. The DFAS advisory opinion incorrectly determined that this nunc pro tunc order did not contain specific language directing the FSM to enroll the applicant in the SBP for former spouse coverage. Although evidence indicates DFAS acknowledged the applicant was to receive 45 percent of the FSM's current retired pay, there is no evidence that DFAS interpreted the court order...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003915
On 22 August 2007, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge. The SPD code KFS applies to individuals discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. The available evidence indicates he requested to be discharged for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003917
The applicant states that: * he enlisted in the U.S. Army under the "buddy" program * on 3 March 1967, he was assigned to the 103rd Engineer Company and attached to the 46th Engineer Combat Battalion at Long Binh Vietnam * his unit came under enemy fire and mortar attacks on a weekly basis * he was injured on 1 August 1967, treated at the 24th Evacuation Hospital, and placed in a full leg cast for six months * on 25 September 1967, he was detailed to bush perimeter security manning a .50...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003920
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his first name as Jerroyl. ________ _ __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) AR20120003920 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120003920 2 ARMY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003925
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He stated he was cited for DUI of alcohol.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003928
There is no evidence in the available records to show the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003929
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. 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. It provided that when it was determined that action would be taken to separate a member for fraudulent enlistment, any service performed under a fraudulent enlistment would be voided and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003937
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Members of the Armed Forces of the United States in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia, or the airspace there over during the same period and serving in direct support of operations in Vietnam are also eligible for this award. Regretfully, there is insufficient evidence to show the applicant met the criteria for award of the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003939
His service record is void of evidence which indicates he was assigned to Company B of the 4th Battalion, 39th Infantry during a period it was cited for award of the Valorous Unit Award. His service record shows he received all "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings, numerous awards, and he was promoted to SP4 during his tenure on active duty. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003940
There is no evidence that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The regulation stated that when separation for unsuitability was warranted, an honorable or general discharge was issued as warranted by the member's military record. ____________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003943
The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from March 1969 to 12 April 1970. It states a bar is authorized for wear for each period of active Federal service as a member of the U.S. Army outside of the continental limits of the United States for the specific time frames and areas of operation cited in Army Regulation 670-1 or appropriate Department of the Army message. Awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003944
A review of his service personnel record shows his SSN is listed as x83-xx-xxxx " on his: * DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) * DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data) 4. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the SSN listed in item 32 of his DD Form 214 and adding the SSN as it is listed on his Social Security Card. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003947
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. When separation for unsuitability was warranted, an honorable or general discharge was issued as determined by the separation authority based upon the individuals entire record. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he requested to be discharged or that he was considered for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003961
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical records CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Substantiating evidence must be provided to verify that the wound was the result of hostile action, the wound must have required treatment by medical personnel, and the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. Notwithstanding the applicant's contention and his sincerity, in the absence of documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003965
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-200 (Enlisted Management) chapter 9 of the version in effect at the time, stated, in pertinent part, that a brief description of wounds or injuries (including injury from gas) requiring medical treatment received through hostile or enemy action, including those requiring hospitalization would be entered in item 40 of the DA Form 20. This regulation further stated that the date...