ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004292
Additionally, he requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and the Southwest Asia Service Medal (SWASM). His military service records do not contain any orders awarding him the CIB. There is no evidence in the available records to show the applicant should be awarded the CIB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004293
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of the home of record entry shown on his 2008 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The applicant requested correction of his home of record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004294
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states: * he has 17 years, 9 months and 5 days of service, and the NGB Form 22 (National Guard Bureau Report or Separation and Record of Service) is incorrect * together the orders and the incorrect NGB Form 22 show repeated attempts to separate him with backdated documents * there was an "manipulating effort" to destroy his military career * the SCARNG has denied him benefits and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004295
The applicant requests correction or removal the Officer Evaluation Reports (OERs) for the periods from 30 September 2006 through 29 September 2007 and, in effect, the OER for the period from 30 September 2007 through 3 April 2008. Concerning the second OER: * There was no change of rater to support the OER * The senior rater ignored the applicant's attempts to reach him * the investigation had no conclusive evidence that the applicant had knowingly entered a "degree mill" * The Education...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004297
The applicant requests reconsideration of his earlier request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his combat service and campaign medals. On 2 August 2011, he was issued a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) that corrected: * item 12f to show completion of 6 months and 29 days of foreign service * item 13 to add the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * item 18 to show "SERVICE IN KUWAIT FROM 20030823-20040321" 7. As...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004299
His record contains a developmental counseling form, dated 10 February 2009, wherein his squad leader counseled him because the company commander was initiating action to separate him from military service in accordance with paragraph 5-17 (Other Designated Physical or Mental Conditions) of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) because a doctor at community health services had made the recommendation. The SPD/RE Cross Reference Table in effect at the time...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004301
The applicant provides no additional evidence. An endorsement by a general officer (presumably the separation authority) approving the discharge action and ordering the applicant's discharge from the Army under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) due to unfitness, the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate, and reduction to the lowest enlisted grade. It is also presumed the separation authority appropriately...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004305
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 AR20100028330 on 23 June 2011. He applied to the Board to terminate his SBP coverage. Beginning 1 October 2008, a member who is at least 70 years of age and has made a minimum of 360 months of premium payments is eligible to have their monthly premiums stopped.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004307
The applicant provides: * Self-authored statement * Congressional Letter * Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) letter * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * DD Forms 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 635-40 establishes the Army Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES) and sets forth policies, responsibilities, and procedures that apply in determining whether a Soldier is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004308
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 foreign service. This information should be used to correct block 18 of his DD Form 214 to show his dates of deployment to SWA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004310
The applicant requests correction to the date of birth (DOB) shown on his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his DOB on his DD Form 398 and DD Form 47 as 12 August 1950. _______ _ _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 | 20120004313
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests reconsideration of award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence that shows he completed an air assault training course at any time during his service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004314
The applicant states he was granted service-connection for shrapnel wounds to the jaw by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) based on statements from his platoon sergeant at the time and his physician indicating a history of shrapnel wounds. A review of the applicant's available record contains no evidence of him being wounded in action or a record of treatment for any wounds incurred during his service in Vietnam. The letter provided by the applicant with his application from his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004316
However, his DD Form 214 shows he was honorably discharged on 30 June 2011 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-17, by reason of a physical condition, not a disability. Records from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) confirmed: * he was separated on 20 July 2011 with an effective date of 30 June 2011 * this created a debt for $3,738.18 of his reenlistment bonus, which was taken from any final pay he had, and left him owing a debt of $1,584.89 * he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004317
The applicant's military records are not available for review. Although the applicant has not provided any explanation as to why he served under the DOB reflected on his DD Form 214, it is reasonable to presume that an administrative error occurred at the time of his enlistment that resulted in the date his birth was filed instead of the actual DOB. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the DOB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004320
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides: a. His military records are not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004321
The applicant states he was awarded the Purple Heart for a wound he sustained while serving in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN), but it is not shown on his DD Form 214. Therefore, he should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 3 November 1966 to 30 August 1968 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004324
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his character of service as "honorable" instead of "uncharacterized." When separated within the first 180 days, service is usually not characterized unless the circumstances of the separation warrant an under other than honorable conditions discharge. An honorable characterization may be given only if the service clearly warrants that characterization by unusual circumstances...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004325
Senator * Letters from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command * 3 DD Forms 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * DA Form 1 (Morning Report) * Medical documents * Self-authored letters CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicants request to correct his DD Form 214 to add the PH was carefully considered and determined to lack sufficient evidence to grant relief. Although the record contains indications the applicant suffered an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004326
The applicant provides: * Letter to his Member of Congress * 1981 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Letter from the VA * Letter, dated 1 July 1981, Subject: Reassignment of Hospitalized Personnel * Message from Department of the Army requesting medical records * DA Form 3647 (Inpatient Treatment Record Cover Sheet) * Clinical Record Narrative Summary (NARSUM) * Orders 95-6 (assign to Medical Hold) * Letter, dated 1 July 1981, Subject: Request for copy of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004328
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 27 September 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120004328 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The available records do show that he is authorized the following awards that should be added on his DD Form 214: * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Valorous Unit Award * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Four bronze service stars to be affixed to his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal BOARD VOTE: ________ ________...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004329
A promotion is not valid and the promotion order will be revoked if the Soldier is not or was not in a promotable status on the effective date. However, had his board results been sent to the 81st RSC and processed in a timely manner and based on the fact there was a valid E-5 position vacancy in his MOS, he would have been promoted to sergeant /E-5 effective 1 November 2011. As a result, the Board recommends all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004332
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides VA Rating Decisions, dated 6 February 2008 and 18 May 2009, which show he has been granted service connection for the conditions already outlined in the original Board Record of Proceedings and that he was denied service connection for pancreatitis which was not found to be related to his military service. There is no evidence of record or independent evidence provided by the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004337
The applicant requests reconsideration of her previous request to correct her record to show her home of record (HOR) annotated in her files from Harrogate, United Kingdom (UK), to Honolulu, HI. In accordance with Army Regulation 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components Enlistment Program), figure 6-1, a service member's HOR must be a permanent address in the continental United States (CONUS) or a U.S. territory; therefore, her DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Documents Armed Forces of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004339
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Bronze Star Medal. There is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence that shows he was awarded or recommended for award of the Bronze Star Medal. In the absence of orders the evidence is insufficient to correct his DD Form 214 to show award of the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004341
The medical and other documents provided by the applicant are new evidence that warrants consideration by the Board. A DA Form 3822-R (Report of Mental Status Evaluation), dated 8 October 2008, shows his behavior was found to be normal. On 18 December 2008, the applicant was discharged in the grade of E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for a pattern of misconduct with a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004344
f. The record does not include any medical documentation of the hip surgery except by reference. On 9 November 2011, HRC TSGLI Branch denied the applicant's TSGLI claim stating there was no evidence of ADL loss beyond the initial 30 days milestone. To receive payment under the TSGLI for ADL loss, the loss must be for at least 30 days in duration, the member must require assistance to perform two of six ADLs, the ADL loss must be certified by a healthcare provider and must be substantiated...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004345
One correspondence completion document, dated 21 March 1994, shows he received retirement points credit for 24 credit hours on 21 March 1994. The correspondence completion document, dated 21 March 1994, showing 24 credit hours would provide 8 retirement points (1 point for each 3 credit hours). Therefore, they are not creditable for retirement points.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004346
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. It is a fact-finding board to investigate the nature, cause, degree of severity, and probable permanency of the disability of Soldiers who are referred to the board; to evaluate the physical condition of the Soldier against the physical requirements of the Soldier's particular office, grade, rank, or rating; to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004348
He further stated he was recommending the applicant be given a general discharge, under honorable conditions. The evidence of record shows the applicant was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2), by reason of misconduct (drug abuse), with an SPD of JKK, RE code of 4, and a general discharge. It appears the separation authority took the applicant's complete military record into consideration when he directed the applicant received a general discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004350
The applicant states: * the LOM was awarded after his retirement * possible unit awards are not shown on his DD Form 214 * he was assigned to the following units: * U.S. Army Military Intelligence Battalion (Low Intensity), 1994-1995 * U.S. European Command Flight Detachment, 1986-1992 * he supported Joint Task Force Uphold/Restore Democracy and Operation Provide Promise 3. The applicant's DD Form 214: * does not show award of the LOM * shows a unit to which he was assigned was awarded the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004351
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he was medically retired instead of "Physical Disability with Severance Pay." There is no evidence in the applicant's available military service record that shows the PEB recommended the applicant be medically retired. The applicants request for correction of his records to show he was medically retired instead of discharge due to physical disability with severance pay was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004352
The applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record is void of orders or any other documents which indicate he was ever recommended for or awarded the CIB during his active duty service. However, there is no evidence in his record which indicates he was ever recommended for or awarded the CIB during his active duty service. However, the evidence does not show he served in active ground combat during this period of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004354
d. An NGB memorandum, dated 17 January 2012, subject: Request for ETP for Officer CSRB [Applicant], shows the Deputy G-1, ARNG, denied the ETP request on the basis that the applicant was not eligible for the CSRB because he had not completed the service obligation required for receipt of his OAB. An HIARNG Incentive Manager certified his CSRB agreement, even though NGB's implementation guidance stated officers who had not completed bonus contract obligations were not eligible to enter into...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004359
The applicant requests removal of a change of duty Officer Evaluation Report (OER) covering the period 8 July through 12 October 2007 from his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The applicant provides the following documents in support of the application: * Self-Authored OER Appeal Memorandum, dated 28 February 2012 * Executive Summary Memorandum,15-6 Investigation, Unaccounted for Sensitive Items, dated 3 October 2007 * Contested OER * OER Referral Memorandum, dated 24 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004360
The applicant requests, in effect, his military records be corrected to show he terminated his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) participation for spouse coverage. It appears he may not have informed DFAS about his second marriage and divorce until 5 years after he married his second spouse and one year after they divorced. If he should marry again and not desire his new wife to be covered by the SBP, he must notify DFAS before the first anniversary of the marriage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004365
The applicant requests the date on his Annex X (Prior Service Enlistment Bonus (PSEB) Addendum Army National Guard of the United States) to his DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document) be corrected. Title 37, U.S. Code, section 308i(a)(2)(A), in effect at the time, stated a person who is a former enlisted member of an armed force who enlists in the Selected Reserve for a period of 3 or 6 years in a critical military skill designated for a PSEB maybe paid such a bonus only if the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004367
The applicant requests the removal of all documents related to the denial of his appeal by the Enlisted Special Review Board (ESRB) on 17 March 2009 in case number AR20080017021 from his official records. The applicant states the ESRB denied his Noncommissioned Officer Evaluation Report (NCOER) appeal and the Army Board for Corrections of Military Records (ABCMR) granted him full relief in his appeal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004372
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he applied for the Post 9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program in order to transfer his education benefits to his dependents before he left active duty on 30 September 2009. The applicant's request that his record be corrected to show he applied for and the Army approved transferring his benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill to his dependents prior to his retirement from active duty on 30 September 2009 has been carefully considered and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004374
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 25 September 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120004374 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The available records do not contain any indication that the applicant was serving in a CW3 position or considered by any promotion boards following his promotion to CW2. However, with a 6-year TIG requirement, the earliest the applicant could have been considered eligible for promotion was 3 December 1999.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004377
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. All available documents contained in the applicants military personnel record shows his Army Serial Number as "RAxx-xxx-xx4." Although the applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 100 to show the SSN as shown on his social security card all of the available documents in his military service records show he served in the Army using Army Serial Number "RAxx-xxx-xx4."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004378
His record contains a memorandum, subject: Recommendation for Promotion of MAJ (applicant's name), dated 10 February 2012, which contains the following: * under the provisions of chapter 8, National Guard Regulation 600-100 (Commissioned Officers-Federal Recognition and Related Personnel Actions), recommend the applicant be promoted in the ARNG * in the grade of LTC/O-5, UIC W39LAA, paragraph 052, line 01, Chief, Operations and Training * the officer has demonstrated the required fitness for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004379
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable discharge. On 5 August 1971 after consulting with defense counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations General Provisions for Discharge and Release), chapter 10. An undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate at the time of the applicant's discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004380
He needs a Federal Recognition date for MAJ of 8 July 2008. Special Order A-654, dated 11 September 2006, promoted the applicant to MAJ in the PAARNG effective upon extension of Federal recognition. As a result, the Board recommends that the State Army National Guard records and the Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant was appointed in the PAARNG and extended permanent Federal recognition as a major effective 8 July 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004383
The applicant requests correction of his record to show he is entitled to receive an Officer Accession Bonus (OAB) in the amount of $10,000.00 in accordance with the terms of his enlistment in an authorized critical skill with the Wisconsin Army National Guard (WIARNG). Upon review of all substantiating documentation, the applicant did not meet all eligibility criteria for the OAB; Policy states, must sign the OAB Addendum on the date that they accept their commission as a 2LT. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004384
The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge. These documents show the applicant was discharged on 11 June 1971, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service. The record shows that at the time he enlisted in the Army, he was 17 years of age.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004385
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. The applicant contends he should be awarded the Purple Heart; however, neither his available record nor the Vietnam casualty roster provides any evidence that shows he was wounded during his period of service in the Republic of Vietnam. _________x______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004386
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 17 November 1984 to show: * her rank as sergeant (SGT) at the time of separation from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) * she was awarded military occupational specialty (MOS) 95B (Military Police) and 97B (Counter Intelligence Agent) * she completed Drill Sergeant School * 179 days of active service with the 98th Division 2. She states her DD Form 214 is missing: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004387
The applicant requests correction of his records to show awards of the: * National Defense Service Medal * Cold War Certificate * Foreign Service Medal (i.e.,Overseas Service Ribbon) 2. The applicant provides: * Letter from the National Personnel Records Center * Statement of Service, CAARNG * Honorable Discharge Certificate, CAARNG * Honorable Discharge Certificate, USAR * Honorable Discharge Certificate, RA * DD Forms 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004389
The applicant requests the Iraq Campaign Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 9 March 2004. The applicant provides: * orders for active duty effective 8 February 2002 for duty in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba * Certificate of Participation for Operation Enduring Freedom in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba * certificate for answering the call after 11 September 2001 * certificate of participation during Operation Iraqi Freedom *...