ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004879
The applicant requests amendment of an entry on a U.S. Army Vietnam (USARV) Form 130 (U.S. Army Vietnam Casualty Report Format) dated 1971. He provided a USARV Form 130, dated 1971, which states he was injured from an explosion and he sustained a small calf wound of his right leg. He provided a VA medical record, dated 3 February 2012, which shows he was treated for left calf pain.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004881
On 16 March 1993, the applicant's company commander initiated action to discharge the applicant under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 11, for entry-level status performance and conduct. She was discharged in pay grade E-2 on 24 March 1993 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 11-3a, by reason of entry-level status performance and conduct with uncharacterized service. The evidence shows the applicant began...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004886
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He was wounded on 8 February 1970 while engaged in combat operations against the enemy. Notwithstanding the applicant's and his former company commander's contentions and his sincerity, in the absence of additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004887
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he elected to transfer his education benefits to his dependents under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. If the applicant transferred his benefits prior to leaving military service he would not have incurred an additional service obligation because he had more than 20 years of service as of 1 August 2009. f. A Soldier must have no adverse action flag and have an honorable discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004889
The applicant requests correction of his military service records to show his social security number (SSN) as "5xx-xx-xxx5" instead of "2xx-xx-xxx6." The applicant's military service records are not available to the Board for review. The military service records provided by the applicant show he reported his SSN as "2xx-xx-xxx6" and this SSN is documented in those records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004890
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. On 27 April 2009, the applicant requested that his records be corrected to show a birth month of May. A copy of this decisional document, which shows his date of birth as 11 May, will be filed in his Official Military Personnel File.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004891
Army Regulations, then in effect, provided that prior to discharge or release from active duty individuals were assigned RE codes, based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The available evidence shows the applicant had already completed 6 years, 11 months, and 19 days of active service and he was not in a promotable status; therefore, his RCP was 8 years. At the time of release from active duty he was not eligible for immediate reenlistment without a waiver.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004893
The evidence of record shows the applicant served under the SSN shown on his social security card, and an error was made in entering his SSN on his DD Form 214. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120004893 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004893
The evidence of record shows the applicant served under the SSN shown on his social security card, and an error was made in entering his SSN on his DD Form 214. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120004893 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004894
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence showing he was awarded the Purple Heart. There is no evidence in the applicant's military personnel record that shows he was wounded or injured in action as a result of a hostile act of the enemy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004897
The applicant states he was never issued the PH for shrapnel wounds he received in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). 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 AR20100029889, on 23 June 2011. Item 40 (Wounds) of the DA Form 20 is blank and the PH is not included in the list of awards contained in item 41 (Awards and Decorations).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004898
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the last digit of his social security number (SSN) as "4" and to show his awards of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and Air Medal (AM). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 and 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004899
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * 18 months of foreign service in Vietnam * award of 3 overseas service bars 2. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Vietnam for 1 year, 6 months, and 1 day and he was awarded 3 overseas service bars. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004901
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to add the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004902
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the award of the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal (GWOTSM). The evidence of record shows: a. 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 as follows: a. deleting the Army Good Conduct Medal and b. adding the: * GWOTSM * Korea Defense Service Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004903
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Air Medal. A review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System, an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the U.S. Army Human Resources Command Military Awards Branch, failed to reveal any orders pertaining to the applicant. ___________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004905
On 29 October 1991, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of court-martial. On 5 November 1991, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 and directed the applicant be reduced to the lowest enlisted grade and given an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004907
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: a. his date of birth (DOB) as 21 June 1940; b. his date of entry on active duty as 29 April 1968; c. his foreign service as 6 months and 21 days in Vietnam; and d. his award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). Since his DD Form 220 shows he entered active duty on 29 April 1968, and his DD Form 214 shows he was released from active duty on 12 December 1969 after...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004908
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a general discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004912
The applicant states he should have been awarded the CIB based his combat action in Vietnam and his military occupational specialty (MOS). However, there is no evidence of record that shows he served in active ground combat. ___________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 | 20120004913
On 6 March 1990, the separation authority approved his request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with an under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004914
A DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status), dated June 1995, shows he was seen in the emergency room for hip pain. There are no orders or medical records in his service personnel records that show he was awarded the Purple Heart. 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.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004915
c. His AIT and 5-week BSEP should be shown in item 14 of his DD Form 214. d. He was told his discharge would be upgraded to honorable after 2 years. There is no indication in the available records that the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for a discharge upgrade within its 15-year statute of limitations. Since his record of service included adverse counseling statements, a bar to reenlistment, and two NJP's, his service did not meet the standards of acceptable conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004917
On 15 August 1983, after consulting with counsel, the applicant acknowledged receipt of the proposed action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, for abuse of alcohol, and its effect. He was discharged in pay grade E-2 on 13 September 1983, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, by reason of alcohol abuse - rehabilitation failure, with a general, under honorable conditions discharge. There is no evidence he applied to the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004918
The applicant contends he was born on 9 June xxxx and his DD Form 398, DD Form 214 for the period ending 29 April 1969, and birth certificate support this contention. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120004918 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004921
The applicant requests correction of item 1 (Name (Last, First, Middle) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 21 November 2011 to add his middle name of "Chongneng." However, there is no evidence he submitted a request, accompanied by the required documentation, for a legal name change or correction of his records to reflect a middle name. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004928
On 25 August 2002, he was honorably released from active duty under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-16, to attend school. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. The evidence of record also confirms his RE code was assigned based on his discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 5-16.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004931
The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 25 March 1986, after careful review of the applicant's testimony, counsel's presentation, and the applicant's available records, the ADRB determined that the mitigating circumstances in the applicant's case were sufficient to support a partial upgrade of his discharge. It further shows that in his request for discharge, he admitted guilt to an offense that authorized the imposition of a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004934
On 5 November 1991, the applicant's commander initiated elimination action on him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct. On 27 December 1991, the separation authority approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, by reason of "misconduct pattern of misconduct" with issuance of a under other than honorable conditions discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004936
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 his foreign service, the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), the Army Achievement Medal (AAM), and the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM). He provides: * his DD Form 214 * a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) * an ARCOM Certificate * orders with attached rosters CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004938
The applicant requests, in effect, award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this award. Army Regulation 672-5-2 (Awards), in effect at the time, states the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. ____________x_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004940
However, his record contains a duly-constituted DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) that shows he was discharged on 9 January 1970 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 issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. On 9 September 2009, the ABCMR addressed his medical issues...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004942
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 November 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120004942 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any documents to show the specifics of his debt to the government. _______ _ 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 | 20120004944
On 2 December 1993, his commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 13, for unsatisfactory performance, for failing to pass the APFT on two separate occasions and informed him of his rights. Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Separations), chapter 13 (Separation for Unsatisfactory Performance), states a Soldier may be separated under this chapter when it is determined that he or she is unqualified for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004946
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) as follows: * Item 11 (Primary Specialty Number, Title and Years and Months in Specialty) from "63BOO Locomotive Repairman 8 months" to "95B Military Police" * Item 27 (Reenlistment (RE) Code) from RE-3/3C to a more favorable code 2. LBK is used when the member has completed their required service but is ineligible for, barred from, or otherwise denied reenlistment. At the time of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004949
c. a USARC Form 46-2 (Military Physicians Statement of Soldiers Incapacitation/Fitness for Duty), dated 4 September 2004, showing in Part A (Incapacitation for Military Duties) that a military physician verified the applicant was not fit to perform military duties from 4 September 2003 to 4 March 2004. d. Types of Claims: (1) Member unable to perform military duties a member who is unable to perform military duties is entitled to full pay and allowances, including all incentive pay,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004953
The applicant requests correction to Item 12f (Foreign Service) on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), ending on 30 November 2004, to reflect his service in Afghanistan. Therefore, Item 12f of his DD Form 214 for the period ending on 30 November 2004 should be corrected to show he served 6 months and 3 days of foreign service. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004954
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * Kosovo (Kosovo Force) Identification Card (ID) * military ID card showing his rank and pay grade as SPC/E4 * Article on the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry * letter from his commander to his mother postmarked from Kosovo * notarized letter from his mother * previous DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant was issued separation orders dated 11 April 2003 showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004960
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 the spelling of his first name as "Vicxxx." ___________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 | 20120004963
The applicant states he reenlisted for a period of 6 years on 22 September 2011 and was eligible to receive a $10,000.00 reenlistment bonus. He stated he reenlisted on 22 September 2011 for a period of 6 years and a $10,000.00 REB; however, through administrative error and delays, a BCN was not requested by responsible personnel before the 30 September 2011 cutoff date and he was denied his REB. On 7 February 2012, NGB denied the applicant's request because a BCN had not been requested...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004964
On 28 March 1990, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge and directed his discharge UOTHC under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10. Although an honorable discharge (HD) or a general discharge (GD) is authorized, a discharge UOTHC is normally considered appropriate. The evidence of record shows the applicant was charged with the commission of an offense punishable under the UCMJ with a punitive discharge for being AWOL for more than 6...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004967
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The available evidence does not show the applicant sustained frostbite to the feet or any other medically-related issues while engaged in combat against the enemy. __________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 | 20120004971
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 31 January 2005, to show his correct Social Security Number (SSN). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. voiding his DD Form 214 for the period ending 31 October 2003 and the two previously-issued DD Forms 215, dated 31 January 2005 and 2 March 2005, and b. issuing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004974
The applicant requests correction of her records to reflect her name change. Her last name changed from "Bar__" to "Mor__" in her service records; however, her name was then recorded in her service records as "Mor__, Kar__ Bar__." The applicant's service personnel records show: * she enlisted under her maiden name of "Bar__, Kar__ Eli__" * her name for an unknown reason was changed in marriage to "Mor__, Kar__ Bar__" * she retired as "Mor__, Kar__ Bar__" 3.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004975
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) is void of orders or other documents indicating he was awarded the PH by proper authority while serving on active duty. Although the record contains indications the applicant suffered from shoulder problems while serving on active duty, there is no evidence of record or independent evidence provided by the applicant confirming that this...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004976
The applicant requests: a. item 12f (Foreign Service) of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 26 March 2005 be corrected; and b. the Combat Action Badge (CAB) and Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) be added to this DD Form 214. The entry on the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 26 March 2005 which shows he served in Kuwait/Iraq from 22 February 2004 to 21 February 2005 is accepted as sufficient evidence on which to amend item 12f of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004977
The applicant's Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) does not contain any general orders awarding him the 2nd or 3rd award of the Purple Heart. While there are no orders in the applicants available records awarding him the 2nd and 3rd award of the Purple Heart, the reasons cited on his orders awarding him the Silver Star and the BSM with "V" Device verify his heroic actions and contact with hostile forces on 10 December 1967 and 3 April 1968. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004979
The applicant requests the removal of a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) from his official military personnel file (OMPF). A memorandum of reprimand may be filed in a Soldier's OMPF only upon the order of a general officer-level authority and is to be filed in the performance section. As such, the GOMOR was correctly filed in the performance section of his OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004980
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). GO's awarded his unit the Meritorious Unit Commendation during a period he was assigned to the unit. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Global War on Terrorism Service Medal * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * Meritorious Unit Commendation _______ _ __x_____...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120004983
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's military record shows he served in the Army 2 years with the spelling of his middle name as "Lewxx." ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120004983 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120004983 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1