ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003969
He states when he cleared the Fort Leavenworth Education Center on 7 August 2009, the staff informed him he was eligible for the new Post-9/11 GI Bill and could transfer the benefits to his children. In view of the available evidence and the advisory opinion, it would be appropriate to correct his records to show he submitted a timely request to transfer his Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to his children prior to his retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003970
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The applicant was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity during the period...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003972
The applicant states the award is not listed on his DD Form 214. This pamphlet shows the 3rd Battalion, 8th Infantry, was cited for award of the: * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation for the period October 1966 through 28 July 1969 by Department of the Army General Orders (DAGO) Number 3, dated 1970 * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal with First Class Unit Citation for the period 1 October 1966 through 31 October 1969 by DAGO Number 53, dated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003991
His Air Force (AF) Form 3899 (Aeromedical Evacuation Patient Record), dated 20 August 2003, shows the applicant sustained a right femur fracture when a vehicle rolled over his leg on 16 August 2003. The available records do not contain evidence that shows the applicant had any medically unfitting conditions at the time of his REFRAD. Even if he was not fit for REFRAD, the evidence shows his leg condition merited a 10% disability rating or at most a 20% disability rating at the time of his REFRAD.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003992
The applicant requests: * correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 14 December 1971 to show award of the Air Medal (9th through 18th Award) * additional Air Medals based on the additional combat flight time he accrued during his second tour of duty in the Republic of Vietnam * issuance of two "honorable discharge lapel pins" (properly known as Army Lapel Buttons) 2. He participated in various combat missions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003994
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The available evidence confirms the applicant served in Korea during a qualifying period for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal and he was awarded the Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14), neither of which is shown on his DD Form 214. As a result, the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003995
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) through his Member of Congress. The applicant's military record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 24 August 1977. His record does contain a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 15 January 1988 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12b, by reason of "misconduct pattern of misconduct."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003996
Evidence of record shows the applicant served in Kuwait and Iraq and he was awarded the GWOTEM. The applicant completed a qualifying period of service for the Overseas Service Ribbon. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; b. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award) for the period 25 June 2002 through 24 June 2005;...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120003999
There is no evidence in the applicant's military service records that shows he applied to the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) for education benefits for the Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits. The official stated the applicant is not eligible to transfer benefits under the Post - 9/11 GI Bill transferability program because Army and Department of Defense (DOD) policy requires a Soldier to be on active duty or a member of the Selected Reserve in order to transfer benefits. The policy states,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004004
The applicant provides: * Letter, dated 26 January 2012, from a Member of Congress * DD Form 214 * Enlistment contract * U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) discharge orders * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), Valorous Unit Award,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004005
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It states in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action; that it required treatment by military medical personnel; and a record of the medical treatment must have been made a matter of official record. By regulation, in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence the wound for which...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004006
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his two deployments and the following awards: * Afghanistan Campaign Medal * Iraq Campaign Medal * Global War on Terrorism "Campaign" Medal * Combat Action Badge 2. Approved designated Afghanistan campaigns include Consolidation I which extended from 1 December 2001 through 30 September 2006. c. Service members qualified for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004009
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. _______ _ 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 | 20120004012
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show his deployment to Bolivia during Operation Blast Furnace. Army Regulation 635-5 serves as the authority for the preparation of the DD Form 214. While the applicant has not provided and the records do not contain evidence to show the period of his deployment, the applicable regulation at the time did not provide for deployments to be entered on the DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004014
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 16 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120004014 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record confirms the applicant provided his correct SSN at the time of his induction, as evidenced by the DD Form 398 and DA Form 3027 in the record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004020
The applicant requests correction of his military service records to show he was promoted to major (MAJ). The applicants military records are not available to the Board for review. At this late date there is no evidence in the available records and the applicant has not provided evidence that shows he was eligible for promotion to major.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004021
The applicant requests correction of his records to show a second award of the Purple Heart. The evidence of record shows the applicant qualified for award of the Vietnam Service Medal and he served in five campaigns during his service in Vietnam. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding the applicant the Purple Heart for wounds received in connection with military operations in the Republic of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004023
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his date of birth (DOB) as 16 October 1931. He served in the Army with his record showing his DOB as 3 January 1931. There is insufficient evidence of record or independent evidence that suggests the DOB recorded in his military record was a material error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004024
There are no orders or other evidence in the applicant's military personnel record and he did not provide any evidence that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received on 22 March 1967. He remembers treating the applicant for his wounds before he was evacuated for additional medical care; d. a letter from (then) SGT Theodore E. S-----z, dated 30 September 2007, who states he served with the applicant when he incurred minor wounds during hostile action on 22 March 1967. Thus,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004030
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his discharge be upgraded to honorable. _____________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 | 20120004031
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to add the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he served in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) from 2 September 1968 through 16 May 1969. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004033
On 16 February 1972, he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) for the good of the service with an undesirable discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge was authorized, at the time an Undesirable Discharge Certificate was normally furnished to an individual who was discharged for the good of the service. However, many Soldiers enlisted at a young age and went on to complete their enlistments and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004034
On 25 January 1955, the applicant's commander referred him to an administrative separation board based on the medical personnel recommendations. There is no evidence showing he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding the general discharge now held by the applicant; b. showing he was discharged from the service with an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004035
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) * General Orders Number 504, Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, Vietnam, dated 20 January 1968, awarding him the Silver Star for gallantry in action on 17 October 1967 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded: * Vietnam Service Medal with 2 bronze service stars * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * National Defense Service Medal * Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004037
The applicant states the training and qualifications received during his military service should be recorded on his DD Form 214. Therefore, item 25 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this training. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. adding the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-16) to item 24 of his DD Form 214 and b. adding the entry "Advanced Individual Training,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004038
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 | 20120004041
c. 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. The applicant's record shows he was awarded the Air Medal with 19 OLCs and two awards of the Air Medal with "V" Device. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Vietnam during a qualifying period of service for entitlement to the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004042
The applicant, the former spouse of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of his records to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from "spouse" to "former spouse" coverage within 1 year of his divorce, and payment of the SBP annuity based on his death. Although there is no indication the FSM changed his SBP election from "spouse" to "former spouse" coverage or the applicant deemed the election within 1 year of the divorce, the FSM did notify the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004043
The applicant requests award of the Combat Action Badge (CAB). The Soldier must not be assigned or attached to a unit that would qualify the Soldier for the Combat Infantryman Badge or the Combat Medical Badge. Award of the Combat Action Badge is authorized from 18 September 2001 to a date to be determined.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004044
The applicant requests an exception to policy for payment for 72.5 days of accrued leave. The statement that finance would pay him for his 72.5 days of leave under an exception to policy came from a call his G1 in Kuwait made back the States. Paragraph 2-3 states, in pertinent part, that Soldiers on active duty earn 30 days of leave a year with pay and allowances at the rate of 2 1?2 days a month.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004047
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), for the period ending 2 January 1969, to show his social security number (SSN) as "XX4-XX-XXXX" instead of "XX9-XX-XXXX." His DD Form 214 shows his SSN as "XX9-XX-XXXX." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 2...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004048
The applicant requests promotion to Technician 4th Grade and authorization for the Philippine Independence Medal with bronze service stars. The applicant states he was recommended for promotion prior to his discharge. The Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal is awarded for service in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations between 7 December 1941 and 2 March 1946.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004050
The applicant requests an upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. However, his record contains a DD Form 214, as also provided by the applicant, that shows he was discharged on 6 March 1981 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004051
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Beyond his service in the RA where he was honorably REFRAD after completing over 4 years of active service to attend school, there is no indication he performed any further period of active service of 90 continuous days or more that would have resulted in the issuance of a subsequent DD Form 214. His record further shows that as a USAR Soldier, he was ordered to active duty to attend AT for a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004052
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His complete military records are not available to the Board; however, his DD Form 214 is sufficient evidence for the Board to conduct a fair and impartial review of this case. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120004052 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120004052 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004054
Her records contain Orders A-12-002360, dated 22 December 1999, issued by the U.S. Total Army Personnel Command, which shows she was ordered to report for active duty not later than 3 January 2000, for a period of 175 days. The Army must find that a service member is physically unfit to reasonably perform his or her duties and assign an appropriate disability rating before he or she can be medically retired or separated. The Army rates only conditions determined to be physically unfitting...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004055
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report to Transfer or Discharge) to show all awards, ribbons, and medals he is entitled to: * Two Purple Hearts (PH) * Bronze Star Medal (BSM) * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * Certificate of Merit (CoM) for Safety * Southeast Asia Service Medal 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (RVNCM) with Device (1960) was awarded by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004059
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect, that his discharge should be upgraded because he had a previous honorable discharge and he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. He also requested that his good conduct in Vietnam be considered in upgrading his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004060
His National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) shows in: * Items 5a (Rank) and 5b (Pay Grade) the entries "PFC" and "E-3" respectively * Item 6 (Date of Rank) shows the entry "94 10 15" 6. He enlisted in the Regular Army in the rank/grade of PV2/E-2 for a period of 3 years on 2 February 1995 and proceeded to Fort Benning, Georgia, for infantry training. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) confirms he completed 1 month...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004062
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. She stated: * she first received the BSM while she was in Iraq before her departure on emergency leave * the BSM was mailed to her by her platoon sergeant * the DA Form 638 and the medal itself is the only proof of her receipt of the BSM 11. In her response to USAHRC MAB, the applicant states she initially received the BSM prior to her 22 October 2003 departure for emergency leave.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004069
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show that he was retired due to a physical disability instead of discharged due to permanent physical disability. He adds that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) Code 7010 states that paroxysmal atrial fibrillation or other supraventricular tachycardia with more than four episodes per year as documented by electrocardiography (ECG) or holter monitor is rated at 30%. He was only rated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004085
The SSN that is listed on his DD Form 214 is in error. Item 3 (SSN) of his DD Form 214 issued at the time of separation lists his SSN as "XXX-X4-322X" and bears his signature. However, based on the applicant's DD Form 398, documentation from the Social Security Administration, and his social security card the evidence is sufficient to support that the SSN listed on his DD Form 214 is in error.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004088
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM), Bronze Star Medal (BSM), and any other awards he is authorized. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004094
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 September 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120004094 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004096
There are no available orders or other evidence of record showing that the applicant's unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. General or special orders and/or records clearly show that the applicant was awarded the following medals and badges which should be added to his DD Form 214: * Purple Heart * Air Medal * Army Commendation Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal * RVN Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * RVN Civil Actions Honor Medal First Class Unit Citation * Combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004098
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 30 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120004098 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The SPD/RE Code Cross Reference Table, dated 31 March 2003, shows that Soldiers given an SPD code of KFS will be given an RE code of 4. However, the evidence of record confirms his RE code was assigned based on his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004103
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to a fully honorable discharge. On 12 February 1971, the separation authority directed the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 by reason of unsuitability with a general discharge. His service medical records are not available for review with this case and there is no indication in his military personnel records that shows he suffered from PTSD or an illness or an injury that rendered him unable to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004105
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. 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 | 20120004107
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * letter to counsel * letter from the VA, dated 18 October 2010 * memorandum of reprimand, dated 26 October 1993 * memorandum, dated 27 October 1993, subject: Command Referral of a Soldier for Mental Health Evaluation * DA Form 268 (Report of Suspension of Favorable Personnel Actions (Flag)), dated 27 October 1993 * memorandum of counseling, dated 28 October 1993, * Active Duty Military Intake...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004112
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. Other then the applicant's own recollection, there is no available evidence showing he was injured by an explosion in the ROK during the Korean War.