ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005085
It states for award of the CIB a Soldier must meet the following three requirements: * Be an infantryman satisfactorily performing infantry duties * Assigned to an infantry unit during such time as the unit is engaged in active ground combat * Actively participate in such ground combat; campaign or battle credit alone is not sufficient for award of the CIB 8. Although there is no specific evidence confirming his presence and participation with the unit while it was engaged in active ground...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005093
He reenlisted on 20 January 2000 for a period of 6 years and on 4 May 2004 he reenlisted in pay grade E-6 for an indefinite period. On 7 March 2012, the Department of the Army Inspector General (DAIG) notified the applicant that the Report of Investigative Inquiry had been completed and determined the applicant's complaint that his rating chain had improperly rendered an unfavorable NCOER on him in reprisal for making a protected communication to the chain of command had been substantiated....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005094
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show he received a combat injury in his eye and award of the Purple Heart. The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Unfortunately, there is no medical evidence available for review and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows his eye injury was a result of hostile enemy...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005099
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He also requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show award of the Purple Heart and the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) during his service in the Republic of Vietnam (RVN). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 3 of his DD Form 214 the current entry and replacing it with the SSN as shown on his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005102
As he was serving as a CW2 in the NYARNG when he was notified of his promotion to LTC, when the board considered him for promotion to COL he did not have any Officer Evaluation Reports (OER) as a LTC in his records. He was recalled to active duty from a retired status and served on active duty in the rank of LTC as follows: * 16 November 2008 - 1 April 2009 * 28 June 2009 - 27 June 2010 * 1 August 2010 - 31 July 2011 13. Given that he was not selected for promotion to COL by three...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005103
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). _______ _ 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) AR20120005103 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120005103 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005106
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal to his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005108
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 September 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120005108 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The issue as to whether this change in policy would be implemented retroactively to prisoners of war from World War I, World War II, and the Korean War was considered several times.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005110
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * three awards of the Purple Heart * Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Silver Star 2. Notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity, in the absence of orders or other documentation that conclusively shows he was ever wounded or injured as a result of enemy action and received medical treatment for such wounds or injuries,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005113
The advisory official points out: a. the applicant enlisted for 4 years in MOS 11X for a $9,000.00 bonus and a $3,000.00 seasonal bonus. The advisory official recommends the applicant be granted the higher bonus in the amount of $17,000.00 ($20,000.00 seasonal bonus minus the $3,000.00 seasonal bonus that was previously paid). MILPER Message Number 07-188 states effective 25 July 2007 a non-prior service seasonal bonus in the amount of $20,000.00 is available for all MOS who ship within 30...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005116
The applicant requests correction of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show the Presidential Unit Citation. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1 does not show the 266th Station Hospital was cited for award of the Presidential Unit Citation. 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 | 20120005117
He also indicated the Decorations and Awards Board, 8th U.S. Army Korea, recommended award of the Distinguished Service Cross. The Distinguished Service Cross is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Army, distinguished himself or herself by extraordinary heroism while engaged in action against an enemy of the United States not justifying award of the Medal of Honor. The highest awards for valor are, in descending order, the Medal of Honor, the Distinguished...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005119
The report states an extended abeyance became a reportable suspension when the applicant separated from active duty while her privileges were suspended. In an e-mail, dated 18 August 2010, a staff member of the G-1, USARC, informed her the paragraph [of Army Regulation 135-175] pertaining to her separation was paragraph 6-10(a)1. r. A letter, dated 18 August 2010, to the Chief, QMD, USAMEDCOM, shows she requested three documents: * a DD Form 2499, dated 11 November 2007, indicating a final...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005126
Although the applicant must bear responsibility for his part of the agreement request, execution, and submission, the outstanding MASP agreements for the periods requested are based on time served. c. The applicant is eligible for receipt of the served one-year obligatory MASP agreements for $15,000.00/year for the periods effective 20090701-20100630 and 20100701-20110630. d. The OTSG noted that the director, Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) may make settlement actions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005127
The applicants current spouse completed a notarized statement, dated 22 February 2012, in which she confirms that she willingly gives up her rights to survivor benefits from her husbands military retirement pay. The evidence of record confirms the applicant and his former spouse were divorced on 26 October 1992. In view of the foregoing and given the applicants current spouse provided a statement relinquishing any right to SBP benefits it would be appropriate and equitable to correct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005129
The advisory official recommended granting administrative relief to the applicant because he was separated from active duty within 90 days of the Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program implementation on 1 August 2009. The advisory official acknowledged that many Soldiers who left service during the first 90 days of the program were not fully aware of the requirement to transfer benefits prior to leaving active service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005130
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show award of the Combat Infantryman Badge. Therefore, he should be awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for service in Vietnam on 23 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. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005132
The applicant requests change of his under other than honorable conditions discharge to a medical discharge. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. ___________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 | 20120005133
However, his record contains a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) that shows he was discharged on 9 December 1980 in the grade of E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separation), chapter 14, for misconduct conviction by civil court with a UOTHC discharge. There is no evidence the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005134
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests an upgrade of his discharge under honorable conditions to honorable. Chapter 10 provides that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial may at any time after charges have been preferred.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005137
Her DD Form 214 for this period of service shows she completed 4 months and 19 days of creditable active service. The DD Form 214 she was issued at the time shows in: * Item 12a (Date entered active duty this period) "2000 02 11" * Item 12b (Separation Date this Period) "2004 01 20" * Item 12c (Net Active Service this Period) "0003 11 10 * Item 12d "SEE BLOCK #18" * Item 12e "SEE BLOCK #18" * Item 18 the following entries: * SEPARATED FROM SERVICE ON TEMPORARY RECORDS AND...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005138
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant states, in effect, that he shipped his HHGs from Fort Drum, New York to Georgia without orders or a pre-approval and has been denied reimbursement for that move. His request was denied on 6 February 2012.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005139
The applicant requests correction of her U.S. Army records to show she was released from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) in 1992 to accept an appointment as a Medical Corps officer in the U.S. Air Force (USAF). In view of the above, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's records to show she was properly discharged from the USAR in 1992 to accept an appointment in the USAF. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records and Army National Guard records of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005141
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence clearly shows the applicant was deployed in support of Operation Joint Endeavor from 20 April to 15 October 1996. _____________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 | 20120005142
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 September 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120005142 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. He failed to complete his special forces training and was transferred to Fort Meade, Maryland, to undergo training as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005146
The applicant requests removal of an Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the period 2 May 2006 through 21 January 2007 from his Official Military Personnel File (now known as the Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR)). Furthermore, he provides insufficient evidence showing that he was not counseled or that the statements made in his OER, dated 21 January 2007, are erroneous or unjust. Although he was not available for signature, the evidence of record suggests the OER was referred to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005148
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show he attended the U.S. Military Academy (USMA). The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of his DD Form 214 to show he attended the USMA. In the absence of evidence showing his service as a USMA cadet was improperly omitted from his DD Form 214, there is no basis for granting the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005151
On 12 April 2011, a memorandum was dispatched from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC) at Fort Knox, Kentucky indicating that the applicant would be considered for promotion to the rank of CPT due to the fact that his date of rank was incorrect and his records were not reviewed by the 2011 CPT Army Promotion Board. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Allowing the applicant to complete an MSO...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005153
The applicant requests his general under honorable conditions discharge be upgraded to honorable. On 24 April 1990, his commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14-12b, for "misconduct - a pattern of misconduct." On 3 May 1990, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005166
The applicant provides some of his service medical records. He was determined to be physically unfit for further military service. The PEB did so and rated him at 20-percent disabled for his condition.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005179
The applicant's counsel contends the Army reported a CID titling decision for an allegation of rape and forcible sodomy which lacked probable cause. The available evidence shows the applicant requested the CID correct his record. The evidence of record confirms the results of a CID investigation provided a sufficient legal basis for the applicant to be titled for forced sodomy.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005185
A review of documents contained in the applicant's military personnel records show his SSN appears as both "xxx-xx-xx5x" and "xxx-xx-xx2x" on several documents dated throughout his tenure of service. However, his DD Form 4, which was completed at the time of enlistment shows his SSN as "xxx-xx-xx2x." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the SSN from item 3 of his DD Form 214 and adding the SSN as it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005191
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show award of the Air Assault Badge and Army Good Conduct Medal. 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 he was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005192
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he served in Berlin for 13 months and the AOM-Berlin should be added to his DD Form 214 based on this service. The evidence of record confirms the applicant served in Berlin from 28 January 1971 through 8 March 1972, and that he was awarded the AOM as evidenced by an entry in item 41 of his DA Form 20.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005196
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he was medically discharged instead of honorably released from active duty in 1971. The applicant provides a 2009 medical document. There is no indication in his military records that shows: * he was issued a permanent physical profile * he suffered an illness or an injury that rendered him unable to perform the duties required of his grade or military specialty * he was referred to the Army Physical Disability Evaluation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005198
Records show the applicant indicated his SSN was "xxx-x6-x57x" as reflected on his DD Form 398 he completed during his enlistment processing. The evidence of record supports the applicant's contention that an incorrect SSN was associated with his military records and that his correct SSN was recorded in military records during his active duty service. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct the applicant's DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005199
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in Okinawa, Japan in 1945. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The evidence clearly shows he received burns to his right leg and that those burns were given medical treatment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005201
The board found the applicant had been convicted by civil court and recommended his separation under the provisions of paragraph 14-5 (Civil Conviction), Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) with a UOTHC discharge. There is no evidence indicating the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Given the gravity of his misconduct, his overall record of service was not sufficiently...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005205
The applicant requests an upgrade of his dishonorable discharge to an honorable or a general discharge. This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. The order shows he pleaded guilty and was found guilty of one specification, a violation of Article 112a, UCMJ, for wrongful...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005206
On 19 May 1970 after consulting with 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), chapter 10. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Further, the applicant's discharge accurately reflects his overall record of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005207
The applicant requests, in effect, change of the separation authority, separation code, reason for separation, and reentry eligibility (RE) code listed on his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). The DD Form 214 shows he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-31 (Expeditious Discharge Program (EDP)), by reason of failure to maintain acceptable standards for retention (EDP). Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005208
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states the Overseas Service Ribbon is awarded for successful completion of overseas tours. Therefore, item 12f of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he completed 11 months and 20 days of foreign service and item 18 should be corrected to show he served in Kuwait/Iraq from 5 May 2009 through 25 April 2010. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the entry in item 12f...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005211
The applicant requests correction to his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) to show: * Presidential Unit Citation * American Campaign Medal * Army of Occupation Medal * 5th Army Unit Commendation * Combat Infantryman Badge 2. The applicant provides: * WD AGO Form 100 (Separation Qualification Record) * WD AGO Form 53-55 and Honorable Discharge Certificate * His account of his service between May and November 1945 * Articles on the Ranger...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005212
The applicant requests payment of a $10,000 Officer Accession Bonus (OAB). c. NGB's memorandum, dated 6 February 2012, * denied the applicant's request * explained that a bonus was authorized for MOS 153A, rotary wing aviator (Aircraft Nonspecific ) but not MOS 153D (rotary wing aviator) (UH-60 (Blackhawk)) * directed that the WY incentive manager terminate the applicant's bonus without recoupment d. The applicant in a 5 March 2012 letter addressed To Whom it May Concern: * noted that he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005213
The applicant requests correction of his DD Forms 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the periods ending 14 May 2005 and 20 January 2010 to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-X4-XXXX" instead of "XXX-X5-XXXX." A thorough review of documents contained in the applicant's military personnel records shows his social security number appears as both "XXX-X4-XXXX" and "XXX-X5-XXXX" on several documents throughout his tenure of service. Therefore, he is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005215
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his Vietnam service from March through April 1968 and award of the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-3, paragraph 6d states that Department of the Army General Orders Number 8, dated 1974, announced award of the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation to Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam, and its subordinate...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005216
The DD Form 214 he was issued shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 11, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), as a result of court-martial, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. This form further shows he completed a total of 1 year, 1 month, and 15 days of creditable military service and he had 360 days of lost time. The record does not show, nor has the applicant provided evidence showing, the special court-martial proceedings against him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005217
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. On 30 July 1975, he was discharged under conditions other than honorable under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005218
The applicant requests his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded. The applicant's military personnel records show he enlisted in the Regular Army on 24 January 2006 for a period of 4 years. c. A general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005219
The applicant requests reconsideration of his request to have his undesirable discharge upgraded to an honorable discharge and he requests that the narrative reason be changed to reflect that he was discharged due to hardship. There is no available evidence to show he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. The applicant's administrative discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 was...