ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000551
Accordingly, they were not rated. In the absence of his completed MEB/PEB packet and evidence to show that the applicants disability was not properly rated in accordance with the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities and his separation was not in compliance with laws and regulations in effect at the time, there appears to be no basis to grant his request. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000566
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained in action against an enemy or as a result of hostile action. Award of the Combat Action Badge is authorized from 18 September 2001 to a date to be determined. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the: * Purple Heart for wounds received on 13 July 2004 * Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000570
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 9 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120000570 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) in support of his request. Procedurally, in connection with a voluntary resignation request, a senior officer would have counseled the applicant on his previously-achieved investment in the Army; encouraged him to accept an appointment in the USAR; and provided him information...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000573
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 the wound required treatment by military medical personnel; and a record of that treatment must have been made a matter of official record. The evidence of record contains no entries or documents that corroborate the applicant's claim that he was wounded as a result of enemy action while serving in the RVN. Therefore, absent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000575
The first marriage license shows the applicant (B.B., currently known as S.B.) DFAS stated since she and the FSM were not married at his date of retirement and because they were previously divorced, she did not meet the 1-year marriage requirement. The applicant did not provide sufficient evidence to show her entitlement to SBP as a former spouse, which would have been granted in a divorce decree or in an SBP Election Form.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000578
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge under honorable conditions to fully honorable. There is no evidence in the available records to show he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of the character of his service within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, it must be presumed that the characterization was appropriate; there is not sufficient evidence for the Board to determine otherwise.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000580
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests: * Award of a Purple Heart on behalf of her spouse * Correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show the Purple Heart * Correction of Item 34 (Wounds Received in Action) of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 to show the entry "Wounded in Action" 2. The FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 does not show and the applicant has not provided any evidence that shows the FSM...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000581
Based on this review, the USAPDA modified the formal PEB findings to "fit for duty" and indicated his discharge for ETS with a bar to reenlistment should be processed. On 20 February 1990, the applicant elected to appeal the modified PEB findings. The record shows the findings of his formal PEB were reviewed and revised by the USAPDA after orders authorizing severance pay had been published.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000590
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3 years but more than 1 year. In light of his overall record of service, it would...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000592
Records show he participated in four campaigns during his assignment in Vietnam. Since the Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3 does not show the 124th Signal Battalion was cited for the PUC or MUC while the applicant was assigned to it, there is insufficient evidence on which to base adding these unit citations 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 adding the ARCOM, Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000596
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 17 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120000596 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that his dishonorable discharge (DD) be upgraded to a general or honorable discharge. Accordingly, his sentence was not disproportionate to the offenses for which he was convicted and he has failed to show sufficient evidence or reasons to warrant an upgrade of his discharge based on clemency.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000602
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) to general. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army acting through the ABCMR. __________ 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 | 20120000605
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This regulation provides that the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service. The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his DOB as 22 November 1949 upon enlistment in the Regular Army.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000608
Headquarters, U.S. Army Armor Center and Fort Knox, Fort Knox, KY, Special Court-Martial Order Number 91, dated 19 June 1990, shows the applicant's sentence having been affirmed and complied with, the convening authority ordered his bad conduct discharge executed. His DD Form 214 for this period of service shows he was discharged as a result of court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), chapter 3, with a bad conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000618
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his Social Security Number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-8267" instead of "xxx-xx-6702." His DD Form 47 (Record of Induction) listed his assigned Service Number; it did not list his SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000620
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the following medals: * Afghanistan Campaign Medal * Iraq Campaign Medal * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM) 2. His DD Form 214 shows he was assigned to areas that would qualify him for the above awards. The basic criteria for the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, and/or the GWOTEM is service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000621
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars, Army Lapel Button, Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award), Armed Forces Reserve Medal with "M" Device, and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) "Non-Article 5" Medal (Africa). He further requests correction of his National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) to show the Global...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000622
He provides his DD Form 214 and a page from a memorandum, subject: Recommended List for Promotion of Enlisted Personnel. Chapter 7 (Promotion and Reduction) stated promotion selection boards were to list individuals recommended for promotion to E-5 in order of merit. _______ _ 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 | 20120000623
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He requests correction of his military records to show he served under the name of O---- M. M----. However, his records show he enlisted and served in both the ARNG and USAR under the name of M---- O. M----.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000632
There is no evidence of record to show the applicant ever applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. Therefore, the Board determined the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000635
BOARD DATE: 21 June 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120000635 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. As a result, given he was or should have been aware that the total amount of his ACF incentive of $50,000 identified in his enlistment paperwork included both his MGIB and ACF incentive, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support granting the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000640
The applicant requests the Purple Heart and two awards of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). There is no evidence in the available record that shows he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. 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 8...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000646
The applicant requests correction of the records of her late grandfather, a former service member (FSM), to show award of the Army of Occupation of Germany Medal. The FSM's military records were not available to the Board for review. Therefore, the Board requests that the ARBA CMD administratively correct the records of the individual concerned to show the FSM is authorized the World War I Victory Medal with Battle Clasp for the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne campaigns.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000648
It shows he departed Vietnam on 30 April 1969. When the applicant was released from active duty, the regulation governing preparation of the DD Form 214 did not require an entry specifying service in Vietnam, but it did require entry of the last overseas theater in which service was performed in item 22c. A later revision of the regulation governing preparation of the DD Form 214 provided for recording Vietnam service in the Remarks section of the form.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000649
The applicant states his SSN is incorrectly shown on his DD Form 214 due to a clerical error. This form indicates his service number as the same number as that shown for his SSN (i.e., the TIN) on his DD Form 214; and c. DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record), dated 30 January 1970, which indicates the same SSN (i.e., the TIN) as that shown on his DD Form 214. _______ _ __x_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000650
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's witness statement describes the applicant being knocked unconscious by an enemy IED blast; however, the statement does not mention that any medical treatment was required. _______ _ _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 | 20120000651
The commander stated the applicant had been diagnosed as having a personality disorder which was not amenable to hospitalization, treatment, transfer, disciplinary action, training, or reclassification of duty within the military. On 11 September 1989, he was discharged under the provisions of paragraph 5-13 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of personality disorder. Army Regulation 635-200 provides the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000653
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show in: * item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) his SSN as "XX3-XX-XXX4" * item 22c (Foreign and/or Sea Service) his total foreign service * item 30 (Remarks) his first tour of duty in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN) 2. However, given the use of multiple SSN's, it would be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000654
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 December 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120000654 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. During the processing of this case, an advisory opinion was obtained from the Chief, Personnel Policy Division, NGB, dated 27 September 2012, recommending this Board correct the record to backdate the DA Form 2171 to indicate the applicant's request was made prior to the start of the semester in question. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000662
Item 2 (Service Number) of his DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States) shows his service number; his SSN does not appear on this form. Therefore, absent convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the contrary, it is presumed that the applicant's military service records, including the DD Form 214, were correct at the time and there is insufficient evidence to grant him relief in this case. Lacking convincing independent and verifiable evidence to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000663
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 29 March 1961, the separation authority, a brigadier general, approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-208, paragraph 10b(3) for unfitness. On 2 May 1961, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000668
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to change his reentry eligibility (RE) code from "4" to "1." His record contains a memorandum from the U.S. Army Enlisted Records and Evaluations Center (USAEREC), dated 10 October 1989, subject: DA-Imposed Bar to Reenlistment under the Qualitative Management Program (QMP). RE code 4 was the appropriate code for the applicant based on the guidance provided in applicable regulations...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000669
The evidence of record shows the applicant retired on 31 August 2009, within 90 days of the implementation of the program authorizing transfer of Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits. In view of the available evidence and the advisory opinion, it would be appropriate to correct her record to show she submitted a timely request to transfer her Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to her dependents prior to her retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000670
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show he served in Iraq. _______ _ __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 | 20120000679
BOARD DATE: 12 June 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120000679 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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. 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 | 20120000682
He further acknowledged he understood that if his discharge request were accepted, he may be discharged under conditions other than honorable and furnished an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. His medical records show he had a temporary hearing loss significant enough to warrant assignment limitations at the time. At the time, an undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate for Soldiers separated for the good of the service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000687
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests her social security number (SSN) on her DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 14 June 1968, be corrected to show her SSN as shown in her Military Personnel Record Jacket (MPRJ). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000688
During the induction process the applicant signed a Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) showing his SSN as ending in 14. When the SSN was used to help identify the applicant the number ending in 14 was used. 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 by showing the SSN as it is listed on his Social Security Card.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000696
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 21 June 1993 to show his deployment to Somalia from 28 December 1992 to 6 February 1993 and his entitlement to award of the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) for this deployment. The evidence shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service in Somalia from 28 December 1992 to 6 February 1993 for entitlement to the AFEM. Therefore, his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000698
Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. However, his record contains a duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions in lieu of trial by court-martial on 16 April 1980 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120000698 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000699
The final decree of divorce ordered that the applicant receive 50 percent of the FSM's disposable retired pay directly from DFAS and the FSM was ordered to continue to provide SBP benefits for the applicant. The applicant and the FSM were divorced in 2006. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the former service member be corrected: a. to show the applicant made a valid deemed election in a timely manner and the SBP election was converted from spouse...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000700
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 2 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120000700 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He provided a second copy of a DD Form 2656, dated 6 December 2011, wherein he elected not to participate in the SBP. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the applicant completed a DD Form 2656 electing not to participate in the SBP and that his spouse concurred with his decision,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000704
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 19 April 1984, the United States Army Court of Military Review dismissed Specifications 1 and 3 above and the findings of guilty for both were set aside. The record does not show, nor has the applicant provided evidence showing, that the general court-martial proceedings against him were not conducted in accordance with law and regulations.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000707
The applicant states he accepted an early retirement and retired from the Army in June 1994. Department of the Army Military Personnel Message 93-164, dated 10 April 1993, prescribes eligibility requirements and application procedures for early retirement for enlisted Soldiers under the FY 94 Early Retirement Program, and states that personnel approved for early retirement will receive the same benefits as individuals with 20 or more years of service except their retirement pay will be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000709
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was discharged or retired due to a physical disability. In May 2002, the applicant submitted a request to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge wherein he stated that he was told to get out of Montgomery College and go to the Army. The evidence of record shows that he was advanced to the rank of private, pay grade E-2 during his active duty service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000714
His Separation Qualification Record states he served as a cook with the 34h Infantry Regiment while he was in the Philippines and Japan. Therefore, in the absence of documentation which shows the applicant met the regulatory requirements for the Combat Infantryman Badge, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base an award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120000714 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000715
The applicant states: * He was drafted and he was inducted into the AUS on 19 July 1966 * He enlisted in the Regular Army (RA) a few days later, but his DD Form 214 only shows his RA service * He thinks he should have received the Army Good Conduct Medal * He should have been promoted to E-5 because he was in an E-5 position for which he was trained and experienced for several months 3. Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he received a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000719
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 24 July 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 with an undesirable discharge. His enlistment contract indicates he enlisted for the buddy plan and there is no evidence which indicates he was authorized an enlistment bonus.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000720
BOARD DATE: 9 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120000720 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence that shows he appealed his punishment and the results. The social worker provided a synopsis of the applicant's wartime service in the Republic of Vietnam and opined that he suffered from PTSD as a direct result of this service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000732
It is unclear from the official records if the promotion recommendation was staffed to the PAARNG or considered by his state Federal Recognition Board (FRB). On 19 October 2011, by email, an NGB official stated that the State submitted the promotion packet on 15 June 2011. It is unclear from the official records if the promotion recommendation was staffed to the PAARNG or considered by his State FRB.