ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005221
His surgery was scheduled only a few days prior to his approved retirement date and his request for an extension beyond his approved retirement date was denied. He submits a DA Form 4187, dated 20 October 2011, indicating he requested an exception to policy to have his retirement date adjusted from 30 June to 30 November 2011 so the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) could offset the debt he acquired by being in an active duty status beyond his scheduled retirement date. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005225
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was transferred to the Retired Reserve. a. Paragraph 6-1 (Eligibility) shows that assignment to the Retired Reserve is authorized, and an eligible Soldier must request transfer, if they (in part): (1) are entitled to receive retired pay from the U.S. Armed Forces because of prior military service; or (2) have completed a total of 20 years of active or inactive service in the U.S. Armed Forces. Despite the absence of a timely...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005226
The applicant completed her military service obligation and was discharged before the approving authority had assessed financial liability. He reversed his finding of liability and requested the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) relieve her of all charges. On 25 October 2011, the applicant's counsel petitioned the approving authority for the subject FLIPL requesting that he reconsider the finding of financial liability.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005228
The applicant requests; * reinstatement of his date of rank (DOR) to staff sergeant (SSG)/E-6 to 1 January 2001 * removal of the annual DA Form 2166-8 (Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Evaluation Report (NCOER)), dated 6 March 2009, covering the rating period 1 March 2008 through 28 February 2009 [hereafter referred to as the contested NCOER] from his records * administrative correction to two subsequent NCOERs to show the correct DOR 2. The applicant states: * he received nonjudicial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005229
He provides the following: * Self-authored statement * DA Form 4187 (Personnel Action), dated 22 March 2003 * Orders 329-007, dated 24 November 2004 * DA Form 4836 (Oath of Extension of Enlistment or Reenlistment), dated 22 March 2003 * National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of Service) * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), dated 8 June 2004 * Orders 085-118, dated 26 March 2003 * Congressional correspondence CONSIDERATION OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005231
The evidence of record clearly shows the applicant had properly established his then spouse and children as his SBP beneficiaries at the time of his retirement and that this election still remains in force. Although the applicant failed to change his SBP election to former spouse and his former spouse failed to request a deemed election, it appears he never remarried and it it would be appropriate as a matter of equity to show the applicant requested to change his SBP beneficiary from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005233
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. He understood that if he received a discharge certificate/character of service which was less than honorable, he could make an application to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or the ABCMR for an upgrade of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005234
The applicant requests his records be corrected to show his social security number (SSN) as XXX-XX-X87X versus XXX-XX-X78X. 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. There is no evidence of record that shows he ever presented XXX-XX-X87X as his SSN or used this SSN during his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005238
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 15 April 2005 to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) with two bronze service stars in lieu of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM) for his service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Overseas Service Ribbon with Numeral 2. He was awarded the GWOTEM for service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; however, he would prefer...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005240
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-X8-XXXX" instead of "XXX-X4-XXXX." On 16 September 1972 prior to his enlistment in the Regular Army, the applicant completed a DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) wherein he listed his SSN as "XXX-X8-XXXX." Therefore, it would be appropriate to grant relief by correcting his DD Form 214 to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005241
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB). Evidence shows that the applicants records contain an administrative error which does not require action by the Board. __________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 | 20120005248
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of: * two Army Commendation Medals * Army Good Conduct Medal * Driver and Mechanic Badge * Iraq Campaign Medal 2. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant served a qualifying period of time for an initial award of the Army Good Conduct Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005249
The applicant requests item 6 (Organization) of his WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation) be corrected to show the 717th Tank Battalion instead of Service Battery, 550th Field Artillery Battalion. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The applicant contends the 550th Field Artillery Battalion was deactivated on 8 February 1946 but his WD AGO Form 53-55 for the period ending 3 July 1946 shows his organization as Service Battery,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005250
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). All other documents in his military file either contain a service number or show the second digit of his SSN as "1." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: It appears the FSM's service number and his SSN with the second digit of "2" were used throughout his military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005252
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record confirms the applicant's service in Kuwait/Iraq from 4 April 2003 through 1 September 2003, a period of 4 months and 2 days. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the entry "0000 00 00" from item 12f of the applicant's DD Form 214 and replacing it with the entry "0000 04 02" * adding...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005254
ALARACT Message 007/2008, dated 18 January 2008: a. provided policy guidance for implementing the new CSRB for ARNG officers; b. stated the purpose of the policy was to retain qualified commissioned officers who possessed critical skills; c. included AOC 13A; d. required officers to hold the rank/grades of CPT/O-3; and e. required officers to have no less than 6 years or more than 12 years of commissioned service. The applicant contends his records should be corrected to show entitlement to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005255
The applicant requests correction of his military record to show award of the Purple Heart. The regulation governing award of the Purple Heart indicates the wound for which the award is being made must have been a result of hostile action. Regrettably, there is no evidence in the applicant's record and he provided insufficient evidence to show he was wounded as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005257
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) for the period ending 3 November 1971 to show award of the following: * Campaign and Service Ribbon for 11 months and 1 day in the Republic of South Vietnam (Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) and Vietnam Service Medal) * Bronze Star Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster * Army Commendation Medal with First Oak Leaf Cluster * Purple Heart * National Defense...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005258
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Legion of Merit is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. Notwithstanding the staff DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS above, the Board believed the evidence was sufficient to show the applicant was awarded the Legion of Merit. As a result, the Board determined that the evidence presented was sufficient to warrant recommendation for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005265
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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 AR20110015199 on 7 February 2012. He recounted his participation in the "Battle of the Taiwan Strait" and said they put on a night fire demonstration for the Communists on 15 August 1958.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005266
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 28 August 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120005266 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. NGB Policy Memorandum 11-015, Subject: Federal Recognition of WO's in the ARNG, dated 14 June 2011, states that ARNG WO's are initially appointed and are also promoted by the State or Territory to which the officer is assigned. The evidence of record shows the MNARNG promoted him to CW2 with an effective date 4 October 2011.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005274
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests award of the: * Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) * Meritorious Unit Commendation * Tet Campaign Commemorative Medal 2. Therefore, his records should be corrected to show these unit awards.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005276
In his voluntary request for discharge, he indicated he understood if his request were accepted he could receive a discharge under other than honorable conditions and that by submitting his request he was admitting he was guilty of the charges against him. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. __________X_____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005279
There is no evidence of record which shows the applicant's unit served in direct support of operations in Vietnam. Members in Thailand, Laos, or Cambodia during the same period and serving in direct support of operations in Vietnam are also eligible for the Vietnam Service Medal. There is no evidence of record and the applicant has provided no evidence which shows that while serving in Thailand he served in direct support of operations in Vietnam as defined by the awards regulation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005283
The applicant requests payment of an annual Health Professions Officer Incentive Pay (HPOIP) from 1 October 2010 to 30 September 2011. A review of the applicant's military pay and personnel files shows no record of an HPOIP agreement being received from the command or HPOIP being paid during the requested period. The advisory opinion from the Army Medical Department, Special Pay Branch, OTSG, specifically stated the applicant did execute and was paid for a 1-year HPOIP agreement at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005285
An AGUZ Form 658 (Determination of Grade for Retirement, Advancement, Separation or Retirement Pay), dated 14 May 1974, shows the FSM was promoted to MSGT (E-7) on 24 January 1953 and reduced to SFC (E-6) on 16 December 1957 (per orders). Records show the FSM held the grade of E-6 when he was retired from active duty on 31 May 1964 and he was placed on the Retired List in that grade. Records show the FSM was advanced on the Retired List to the grade of SFC (E-7), effective 16 May 1974,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005286
The applicant requests correction of his records to remove the Loan Repayment Program (LRP) benefit from his enlistment contract and military records so he can use the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. As a result, he forfeited the LRP option by failing OCS. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the LRP benefit/option from his enlistment contract * amending his DD Form 3266 to show he elected to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005288
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. Authorization for payment of PDMRA for Soldiers REFRAD between 19 January and 18 August 2007 expired on 28 October 2010, and there have never been any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005292
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. On 23 August 1993, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's petition for an upgrade of his discharge and a change to his narrative reason for separation. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) prescribes the specific authorities (regulatory, statutory, or other directives) and reasons for the separation of members from active military service and the SPD codes to be used for these stated reasons.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005293
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record * a page from The Adjutant General's Office Casualty Division's Vietnam casualty listing * a letter to a Member of Congress from the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC), dated 24 May 2010 * DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards), dated 23 November 1988 * DA Form 1577 Worksheet, dated 17 November 1988 * a Western Union Telex to his mother * a message to his mother, dated 11 June...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005296
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show entitlement to a critical skills retention bonus (CSRB) in his area of concentration (AOC) 13A (Field Artillery). ALARACT Message 007/2008, date/time group 182327Z January 2008: a. provided policy guidance for implementing new CSRB for ARNG officers; b. stated the purpose of the policy was to retain qualified commissioned officers who possessed critical skills; c. included AOC 13A; d. required officers to hold the rank of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005298
Department of the Army Pamphlet 623-3 (Evaluation Reporting System), in effect at the time, states that based on the rated officer's duty performance and demonstrated potential, the senior rater will list three future assignments, focusing on the next 3 to 5 years for which the rated officer is best suited in Part VIId. He failed to provide evidence to show he requested a report or was denied a report for his ADSW period. After a comprehensive review of the evidence in the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005300
c. The AGCM is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was awarded a second award of the ARCOM. Therefore, in the absence of orders awarding him an additional award of the ARCOM, there is no basis for granting this portion of his request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005301
The applicant requests that a General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand (GOMOR) be removed from the performance portion of her Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File) or placed in the restricted portion of her AMHRR. The investigation centered on an inappropriate relationship between the applicant and a married junior enlisted Soldier. A memorandum of reprimand may be filed in a Soldier's AMHRR only upon the order of a general...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005302
The applicant provides Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG) appointment orders, OCS completion certificate, NGB civil conviction waiver, NGB Form 337 (Oaths of Office), DA Form 71 (Oath of Office - Military Personnel), DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report), and several email messages. The Soldier submitted a request for a waiver regarding his civil conviction but evidence has not been provided to show when the waiver request was submitted. As a result, the Board recommends...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005303
A DA Form 41 (Record of Emergency Data), dated 15 February 1962, shows his SSN as XXX-XX-96XX. The evidence shows the SSN shown on the applicant's social security card was properly entered in his record during his service. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120005303 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120005303 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005309
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The evidence of record confirms the applicant provided his correct SSN at the time of his enlistment as evidenced by the DD Form 398 and DA Form 3027 in the record. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending his DD Form 214 by deleting current SSN and replacing it with the SSN shown on his DD Form 398, DA Form 3027,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005311
On 6 December 1967, consistent with the chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority approved his discharge for unfitness under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 and directed that he be issued an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The evidence shows the applicant was 17 years of age at the time of his enlistment and 18 years of age at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005313
On 8 October 1974, she requested discharge from the Army due to erroneous enlistment. Army Regulation 635-5-1 (SPD Codes) in effect at the time, provided the specific authorities and reasons for separating Soldiers from active duty, and the SPD codes to be entered on the DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows she enlisted with two children under the age of 18, despite being ineligible for enlistment without an approved waiver.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005315
The applicant states the evidence of record shows he had a medical condition that was incurred due to active military service thus making his discharge under other than honorable conditions invalid. On 22 December 1967, the applicant was again referred by his chain of command for a mental evaluation after he had stated that he was completely disheartened with military service and he wanted to be discharged. It states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005317
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her pay grade as O3E. The applicant contends that her DD Form 214 should be corrected to show her pay grade as O3E based on her prior years of enlisted service. The evidence of record clearly shows that the applicant did indeed serve for more than 4 years on active duty as an enlisted soldier.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005318
The applicant provides: * Dental Officer Multiyear Retention Bonus (DOMRB) agreement * OMFS ISP agreements for 2010 and 2011 * Email, dated 14 March 2011, from the Office of the Surgeon General CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. He provided documentation which shows he signed OMFS ISP agreements in 2009, 2010, and 2011 for $30,000.00 each year. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing he executed and was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005319
In Part IV (Performance Evaluation-Professionalism) of the OER, the rater, a CPT, evaluated the applicant as indicated: a. However, there is insufficient evidence to support removal of the two OERs in question. The evidence of record in this case fails to show the applicant requested a commander's inquiry or appealed these reports to the OSRB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005321
The basis for the action was on or between 4 April 2011, the applicant wrongfully possessed marijuana, and on or between 7 March 2011 and 7 April 2011, he wrongfully used marijuana. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) states 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 confirms the applicant's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005322
His records do not contain orders awarding him the Bronze Star Medal. He submitted a certificate, dated 13 January 1969, that shows he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement from November 1967 to January 1969. There is insufficient evidence in the available record that shows the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005325
His record does not contain orders awarding him the Army Commendation Medal. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: There is no evidence in the available record that shows the applicant was awarded the Army Commendation Medal. _______ _ _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 | 20120005331
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Meritorious Unit Commendation. A review of the U.S. Army Human Resources Command website shows that HHC, 84th Engineer Battalion, was cited for award of the Meritorious Unit Commendation for the period 12 November 2008 through 11 November 2009 by Department of the Army Permanent Orders Number 169-02, dated 18 June 2010. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005333
He contends he never received CGSCO/ILE enrollment information or instructions from MAJ P. and the applicability of the CGSC/ILE requirement at this time was never addressed. c. In order to be promoted to LTC an individual must have completed 7 years of time in grade as a MAJ and the military education requirement is 50% completion of CGSC or equivalent on or before the convening date of the respective promotion board. Based on Army Regulation 135-155, in order to be promoted to LTC an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005335
The applicant requests that his discharge under other than honorable conditions be upgraded to an honorable discharge. However, his records do contain a duly-authenticated DD Form 214 which shows that he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 21 July 1978 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, in lieu of trial by court-martial. There is no evidence in the official records which shows that he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005337
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 September 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120005337 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests award of the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) and Special Forces (SF) Tab. His enlisted evaluation reports for periods ending August 1976 and April 1977 show he served in Korea.