ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004135
The applicant's military record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army in pay grade E-1 on 26 September 1969. This program, known as the DOD SDRP, required that a discharge upgrade to either honorable or general be issued in the absence of compelling reasons to the contrary in the case of any individual who had either completed a normal tour of duty in Southeast Asia, had been wounded in action, had been awarded a military decoration other than a service medal, had received an honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004136
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 April 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120004136 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The 2010 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), section 604 provided special authority to monetarily compensate Soldiers who were REFRAD and not able to use PDMRA during the period between PDMRA authorization by the Secretary of Defense on 19 January 2007, and publication of the Armys PDMRA implementation guidance on 18 August 2007. The evidence of record confirms the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004138
On 22 February 1983, the applicants commander recommended separation from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for a pattern of misconduct. On 14 October 1983 and again on 20 November 1986, the Army Discharge Review Board considered the applicant's request for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004140
His DD Form 214 does not show he was awarded or authorized any awards. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, stated the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940. 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 for the period of service from 20 April 1959...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004147
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120004147 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's complete military record is not available to the Board for review. In view of the available evidence, there is an insufficient basis to support granting further clemency in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004151
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 22 (MOS) the entry: * additional MOS 68J (Aircraft Instrument Repairman), effective 25 April 1967 * secondary MOS 68F (Aircraft Electrician), effective 1 July 1967 * primary MOS 76W2O (Petroleum Storage Specialist), effective 15 November 1967 b. item 27 (Military Education) he completed Aircraft Instrument Repairman course...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004153
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp. This case is being considered primarily using his WD AGO Form 53-55 provided by the National Personnel Records Center. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army of Occupation Medal is awarded for service of 30 consecutive days at a normal post of duty in a qualifying location.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004155
Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), paragraph 2-11, states applicants do not have a right to a formal hearing before the ABCMR. Records show the applicant met the qualifying period of service for the following awards and correction of her DD Form 214 to show these awards: * Southwest Asia Service Medal with three bronze service stars * Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) * Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) 4. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004156
His correct SSN is xxx-xx-xx15 and not xxx-xx-xx51. His record contains a: a. DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History), dated 8 September 1971, that does not list his SSN; b. DD Form 4 (Enlistment Record Armed Forces of the United States), dated 8 September 1971, that shows the last two digits of his SSN were changed from "51" to "15"; and c. Treasury Department Form SS-5 (Application for SSN (Or Replacement of Lost Card)), dated 8 September 1971, that shows he answered "yes" that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004157
Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Purple Heart for wounds received on 25 March 1971 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. d. Despite the absence of the unit commander's recommendation for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award), based on the available evidence it would be appropriate at this time to award the applicant the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 19 March 1970 through 14 March 1972 and to correct his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004158
On 11 January 1972, the applicant's unit commander notified him that action was being initiated to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability) for unfitness because of his unauthorized possession of marijuana. On 22 May 1972, the applicant was discharged accordingly. On 11 September 1973, the Army Discharge Review Board, after careful consideration of his military records and all other available evidence,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004161
The applicant requests correction of the spelling of his middle name in item 1 (Name (Last, First, Middle)) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record) shows the spelling of his middle name as Arthur. _______ _ __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 | 20120004162
On 5 February 1971, the applicant was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-204, by reason of SPCM with a bad conduct discharge. The applicant provides military medical treatment record that shows he was interviewed by military medical personnel on 8 June 1970, and showed borderline schizophrenia. There is no evidence of record or independent evidence provided by the applicant showing he suffered from a physical or mental condition that would have supported his separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004171
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his foreign service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom was from 3 October 2006 to 11 October 2007 vice 3 October 2006 to 11 October 2006. He submitted his DA Form 638, dated 10 August 2007, which shows Permanent Order Number 234-077, issued by Headquarters, Multinational Division-Baghdad, Camp Liberty, Iraq, awarded him the Bronze Star Medal (2d Award) for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004172
On 18 May 1971, in Vietnam, he accepted nonjudicial punishment (NJP) under the provisions of Article 15, UCMJ, for wrongfully possessing marijuana. A duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 24 September 1971 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations - Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability) by reason of unfitness with a character of service of under other than honorable conditions and the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004173
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was retired by reason of permanent disability on 7 February 2003. The evidence of record shows the applicant was temporarily retired from active duty on 25 June 2001 which is correctly reflected on his DD Form 214. The DD Form 214 is a record of active Army service on the date of release from active duty.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004174
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 | 20120004177
h. A reply received on 19 December 2011 shows the bonus addendum was missing from iPERMS and suggested the applicant submit an Exception to Policy to obtain the second half of the PSEB. The applicant enlisted in the MNARNG on 8 December 2008 for the PSEB; however, there is no PSEB addendum on file and none of his enlistment documentation supports he was ever offered the incentive. However, his record is absent of documentation and he has not provided sufficient evidence to show he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004178
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 evidence of record shows 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: a. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for exemplary behavior, efficiency,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004179
The applicant requests that his general discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence in the available records to show that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that boards 15-year statute of limitations. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of the records of the individual concerned.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004180
The applicant requests award of the following awards and correction of his records to show them: * Combat Infantryman Badge * Air Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal 2. He 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 29 April 1969 through 11 December 1970 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004184
However, the applicant's DD Form 214 is sufficient to conduct a fair and impartial review of his request. The reason and authority shows he was administratively discharged for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 600-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120004184 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120004184 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004188
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. The evidence of records shows that upon the applicant's induction into the AUS, and despite the fact that his middle name was spelled as "Kelley" on his DD Form 47, he signed an Acknowledgment of Service Obligation with his middle name spelled as "Kelly." __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004202
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 | 20120004205
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to document her attendance at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 18 of her DD Form 214 by adding the entry, CREDITABLE SERVICE AT...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004206
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) effective in September 1963 to show his middle name as indicated on his birth certificate and on his DD Form 214 effective in February 1969 to show this same middle name and his social security number (SSN) as indicated on his Social Security Card. Therefore, his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004213
The applicant requests correction of his military service records to void a DA Form 4836 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment or Reenlistment), dated 3 November 2010. The evidence of record shows the applicant initially enlisted in the USAR on 24 June 2002. There is no evidence in the applicant's military service record that shows he was extended pending a waiver.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004214
The applicant requests transfer of the letter removing him from the Drill Sergeant program from the performance portion to the restricted portion of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). He petitioned the DASEB in March 2007 for transfer of the following documents to the restricted section of his OMPF: * A General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR), dated 4 April 1994 * A Record of Proceedings under Article 15, UCMJ, dated 27 April 2004 * Letter removing him from the Drill...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004219
The only alleged evidence of adultery was a phone call between the investigating officer (IO) and a woman who never provided a statement for this investigation. f. the applicant and Mrs. D.V. made allegations against the applicant regarding adultery with Mrs.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004221
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the Southwest Asia Service Medal from item 13 of her DD Form 214 and adding to: * item 13 * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal-Somalia * Southwest Asia Service Medal with three bronze service stars * Kuwait Liberation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004225
The evidence of record shows at the time of his induction into the Army his assigned military service number was used as his primary identification number. Although several documents in his military personnel record show his SSN as "xxx-xx-xxx5" the applicant provides a typed DA Form 1341 prepared during his active duty service that shows his SSN as "xxx-xx-xxx4." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004230
His DA Form 20 shows in: a. item 38 (Record of Assignments) that he was assigned in Vietnam to the 2d Battalion, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division, from 27 August 1968 through 20 June 1969; and b. item 41 (Awards and Decorations) that he was awarded or authorized the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), two overseas service bars, and Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. Records show the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004232
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 11 February 1982, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed he be issued a UOTHC discharge. Given the voluntary nature of his discharge request and his undistinguished overall record of service, the UOTHC discharge he received accurately reflects the overall qualify of his service which did not support the issue of an HD or GD by the separation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004239
The applicant requests that his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) be corrected to show award of the Air Medal and the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with V Device and one Oak Leaf Cluster (1OLC). He had served 1 year, 7 months, and 3 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, Parachutist Badge, Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), Combat Infantryman Badge,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004245
The applicant requests removal of the middle name from his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). His DD Form 214 shows his middle name as "Vxxxxxx" and his signature using the middle initial "V." 6. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120004245 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120004245 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004247
The applicant states that he served in Vietnam and his DD Form 214 does not reflect that service or any awards or decoration for that service. Accordingly, it would be in the interest of justice to award him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 21 February 1966 to 7 December 1968 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004250
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Army Commendation Medal. He completed 2 years of total active service with no time lost. His service records do not contain official orders awarding him the Army Commendation Medal and his DA Form 20 (Personnel Qualification Record) makes no mention of this award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004256
The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under other than honorable conditions to an honorable discharge. There is no evidence in his records nor does he provide evidence which shows he requested a transfer or was misrepresented at any time throughout his service or the separation process. There is no evidence in his records nor does he provide evidence which shows he requested a transfer or was misrepresented at any time throughout his service or the separation process.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004257
The ABCMR shall address, among other issues; * Whether a medical evaluation board (MEB) should have been conducted before the applicant was discharged from the Army * The Armys compliance with Army Regulation (AR) 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 1-33 and AR 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or Separation), paragraph 4-9 * The implications and remedies of no MEB having been conducted * The basis for the referral of the applicant to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004258
The applicant requests reconsideration of an earlier request to upgrade his bad conduct discharge to a general discharge. He was discharged with a bad conduct discharge on 2 October 1990 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 3, as a result of a court-martial. 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 | 20120004262
He states the Record of Proceedings for the previous consideration of his request cites Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards), Table 2-2, and states El Salvador is not listed for award of the AFEM. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20110012687 on 17 January 2012. The evidence of record shows the Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004269
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his dates of service in Southwest Asia. The LES entries which show he received danger pay from 1 February 1991 to 31 May 1991 are accepted as sufficient evidence in which to correct item 18 of his DD Form 214 to show his dates of service in Southwest Asia. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004272
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous application for correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) by: * adding the Purple Heart * changing Block 28 (Most Significant Duty Assignment) to Company L, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division 2. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004273
The applicant states the FSM's POW status is not documented on his WD AGO Form 53-55. The FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 also shows that during his active duty tenure, he was awarded or authorized the American Campaign Medal, Bronze Star Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, and World War II Victory Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * amending the FSM's WD AGO Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004277
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request to correct his social security number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) and to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). The applicant provides: * Self-authored statement * DD Form 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) Record of Proceedings CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Regardless, the applicants DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004283
The applicant states he was granted the bonus and received the first installment of the of it in 2008. The applicant inquired about the second half of his bonus and was advised that there was no record of his CSRB agreement documentation. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing a completed the CSRB written agreement dated 5 August 2008 was properly filed in his records; and b. directing DFAS to pay...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004284
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the awards he is entitled to for his service in Iraq to include the Iraq Campaign Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Kuwait/Iraq during a qualifying period for award of the Iraq Campaign Medal and that he participated in two campaigns (Liberation of Iraq and Transition of Iraq) during this period of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004286
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in: * item 14 (Military Education) the date he completed the Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course (ANCOC) * item 18 (Remarks) his deployment to Iraq from 9 January to 28 April 2003 2. His military pay records and ERB are accepted as sufficient evidence to amend item 18 of his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004288
The applicant states: * it is not his duty to change his own area of concentration (AOC) from 15A (General Aviation) to 15B (Combined Arms Operations Aviator) as a Reservist * he exhausted his chain of command to complete this action and they concluded that the duty to change the AOC was the responsibility of the U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) * the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) did not look into the system of record (the interactive Personnel Records Management...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004291
He would have been eligible to transfer the benefit to two of his four dependents. The applicant had more than 27 years of service upon retirement; therefore, he was eligible to transfer to two of his four dependents. The Transfer of Education (TEB) online database shows the applicant had four dependents enrolled in DEERS as of 29 February 2012, his last day in service; however, two dependents were ineligible to receive benefits in DEERS.