ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000734
The applicant requests: a. removal of all records pertaining to the Suspension of Favorable Actions (FLAG) for the period 8 February 2007 to 21 January 2009; b. correction of his promotion date to major (MAJ)/O-4 to the earliest possible date based on selection under the 2008 Army Promotion List (APL) criteria; c. reinstatement on active duty in the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) program with no break in service, effective 11 November 2009; and d. payment of all lost leave, pay, and benefits...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000738
USDB Order 021-06, dated 5 March 1997, discharged the applicant from the Regular Army for bad conduct effective 14 March 1997. His conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and his bad conduct discharge appropriately characterizes the misconduct for which he was convicted. The records show he was given a bad conduct discharge pursuant to an approved sentence of a general court-martial.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000752
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was promoted to the rank/grade of sergeant (SGT)/E-5. The applicant provides: * Unit Orders Number 21, issued by Company C, 508th Military Police Battalion, Fort Riley, KS, dated 18 March 1970 * his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant contends his military service records should be corrected to show he was promoted to SGT/E-5.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000757
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The regulation in effect at the time of the applicant's separation stated the DA Forms 2 and 2-1 were the primary source records for information for entries on the DD Form 214, along with documents on file in the MPRJ. Although there are some documents in the MPRJ listing his grade as SP4/E-4 dated after 1 April 1985, there are no orders or documents related to a reduction in grade.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000759
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 26 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120000759 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release of Discharge from Active Duty) to show his campaign medal received for his service performed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). 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 | 20120000769
The applicant requests that his undesirable discharge be upgraded. On 23 September 1974 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), chapter 10. An undesirable discharge was normally considered appropriate at the time of the applicant's discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000772
The applicant requests the records of his father, a deceased former service member (FSM), be corrected to show: * Bronze Star Medal * World War II Victory Medal * European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 4 bronze service stars * three overseas service bars * Croix de Guerre with palm * Belgian Fourragere 2. The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000773
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-0392." Therefore, the SSN listed in the applicant's military records should not be changed at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000774
The applicant requests his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show award of the Army Achievement Medal with 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster (3rd Award). The applicant requests his DD Form 214 be corrected to show the Army Achievement Medal with 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster (3rd Award). As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting the Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award) from his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000776
A rating is not assigned until the PEB determines the Soldier is physically unfit for duty. The applicants separation from active duty complied with applicable laws and policies, the evidence of record confirms the applicant was properly processed through the PDES and provided a disability rating based on the unfitting condition identified by the PEB. The evidence shows both the VA and PEB considered and evaluated the applicants other medical conditions and determined these conditions...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000781
The applicant requests correction of item 3 (Social Security Number (SSN)) of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show "2" as the second digit instead of "3." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant mostly used an SSN that contained a "2" as the second digit during his military service. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000785
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Purple Heart is awarded for a wound sustained while in action against and enemy or as a result of hostile action. Records show the applicant participated in four campaigns during his service in Vietnam. 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 Service Medal; b. awarding him the Purple Heart for wounds received in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000788
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The actual medal that the applicant cites as evidence that the FSM was awarded the Purple Heart does not appear to have the FSM's name engraved on the back. There is no significant available evidence that the FSM was wounded or awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000790
He and the applicant were married at the time of his death on 29 April 1974, more than one year later. The FSM's DFAS record shows the applicant receives DIC and now requests to establish her entitlement to both SBP and SSIA. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. showing the applicant made a request for an SBP annuity in a timely manner and that it was received and accepted by the appropriate office; b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000794
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Soldiers who elect SGLI coverage and incur a qualifying traumatic injury after 1 December 2005 (with the exception of some specific circumstances under which a traumatic injury will not be covered), regardless of their component (Active, Reserve, or National Guard) or the location in which they incurred the injury, will be covered by TSGLI. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000801
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). There is no evidence in the applicants records that shows he held the rank of SSG after his reenlistment date on 30 September 2008. 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 | 20120000802
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Legion of Merit and the Meritorious Service Medal with 3rd Oak Leaf Cluster (4th Award). The applicant is requesting correction of his DD Form 214 to show the 4th award of the Meritorious Service Medal; however, the 4th award of the Meritorious Service Medal is already listed on his DD Form 214. Evidence shows he was awarded the Legion of Merit from 1 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000803
On 13 January 2011, the applicant's immediate commander recommended the applicant be separated under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 11, due to entry level status performance and conduct. Chapter 3 states a separation will be described as entry level with uncharacterized service if the Soldier has less than 180 days of continuous active duty service at the time separation action is initiated. Army Regulation 635-40 (Physical Evaluation for Retention, Retirement, or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000805
Included in the obligations listed in paragraph 2 of the DA Form 5447 was acceptance of an appointment as an officer serving in the Selected Reserve and commitment to serve in the Selected Reserve of the ARNG of the United States for 6 years. The evidence of record confirms the applicant completed an agreement that both he and a service representative authenticated with their signatures on 28 June 2006. The agreement clearly stipulates the applicant had to complete his service in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000806
The applicant provides: * DD Forms 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) for the periods ending 5 April 1951 and 16 April 1956 * Special Orders (SO) Number 4, dated 4 January 1951 * SO Number 2, dated 2 January 1951 * Standard Form (SF) 88 (Report of Medical Examination) * Letter, dated 26 March 1954, to the Commanding General, Army Finance Center * 50th Anniversary Letter * WD AGO Form 8-33 (Clinical Record Brief) and allied documents * Department of Veterans...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000807
He would have been eligible to transfer the benefits before he retired. The policy states that those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are, by law, not eligible to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits because their last day of duty will be 31 July 2009 and they will transfer to the Retired List on 1 August 2009. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant filed his application and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000808
The deformity was noted on her enlistment physical, dated 20 May 1997, first symptomatic August 1998, surgery recommended to correct valgus and cock-up toe deformity (proximal osteotomy and resection arthroplasty performed September 1999). Due to the aggravation to her toes while in the service she had two surgeries that left her unfit for service. The evidence of record shows that due to foot pain she had two corrective surgeries.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000809
The applicant requests an Officer Evaluation Report (OER) for the period 27 July 2009 through 22 April 2010 be removed from her Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File. On 28 July 2011, the Officer Special Review Board considered the applicants appeal to remove the contested OER from her AMHRR and determined the evidence she presented did not justify altering or withdrawing the evaluation report from her military record. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000824
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 24 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120000824 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He completed 2 years, 5 months, and 4 days of net active service. When authorized, it was issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000825
The applicant's military and medical records are not available to the Board for review. The case is being considered using the DD Form 214 and medical records provided with the application. Notwithstanding his sincerity, in the absence of official documentary evidence to corroborate the events that led to his alleged injury, or additional documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action and treated for those wounds, there is insufficient...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000826
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 21 June 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120000826 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows his SSN as xxx-x9-xx34. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show his correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000827
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 deployment to Bosnia. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time of his REFRAD does not reflect his deployment to Bosnia.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000832
The applicant requests that the records of her deceased former spouse, a former service member (FSM), be corrected to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage to former spouse coverage. The divorce decree stated the applicant was to receive the FSMs SBP benefits and the FSM agreed to pay the premiums. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the FSM requested, in writing, to change his SBP...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000836
The applicant states: * a third bronze service star should be added to his EAME Campaign Medal * Army records were corrected after his discharge * He was present and active for all days of the 12th Armored Divisions combat duty 3. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from item 33 of his WD AGO Form 53-55 the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000837
Item 38 (Record of Assignments) of his DA Form 20 does not show he was assigned to a unit in the Republic of Vietnam. The applicant's DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract Armed Force of the United States), dated 27 June 1970, shows: * he reenlisted for duty in the Republic of Vietnam * he was assigned to Company C, 78th Engineer Battalion, Rheinland Kaserne, Ettlingen, Germany 6. A DA Form 2627-1 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice), dated 15 July 1971,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000846
The applicant requests, through his Congressional representative, the following awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 16 January 2004: * Army Commendation Medal * Army Achievement Medal * Iraq Campaign Medal * Afghanistan Campaign Medal * Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge 2. d. The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000847
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 July 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120000847 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The FSM's military records are not available to the Board for review. His WD AGO Form 53-55 also shows: * his organization was the 50th Armored Infantry Battalion * he held the military occupational special (MOS) of Motor Transportation Noncommissioned Officer at the time of his separation * he participated in the Normandy, Rhineland, and Northern France campaigns * he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000849
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests reconsideration of his earlier request to show award of the Prisoner of War (POW) Medal on the FSMs WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge). Senator * Morning reports, dated 17 April and 22 May 1945 * Certificate of Birth * Certificate of Death * Hospital Admission Card Data File * DA Form 1577 (Authorization for Issuance of Awards) * citation for the Bronze Star Medal * DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000852
The applicant requests reconsideration of her request to remove from her Official Military Personnel File (OMPF) a relief for cause noncommissioned officer evaluation report (NCOER) for the period ending 28 September 2006 and all associated documents, including her appeal. Counsel states that the Board has refused to recognize the independent nature of evidence submitted by the applicant that clearly shows the NCOER was issued in error. The applicant again applied to the Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000856
The applicant requests an upgrade of his award of the Silver Star to the Medal of Honor with the support of Members of Congress. The applicant provides the following documentary evidence in support of his application: a. a reconstructed DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award), dated 5 September 2003; b. two third-party statements, dated 27 May 2001 and 18 February 2002, respectively, rendered by comrades in arms; c. a letter of support, dated 5 December 2011, rendered by the Director, Bureau...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000864
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and the Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM). Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to enlisted Soldiers who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. 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 | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000868
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-X5-XXXX" instead of "XXX-X2-XXXX." It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. However, the evidence of record shows the SSN of "XXX-X2-XXXX" was used when he enlisted in the RA in 1980, when he was released from active duty in 1983, and when he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000880
On 18 June 1999, the separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge and directed the issuance of a general discharge. On 9 July 1999, he was discharged under honorable conditions (general discharge) under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, for misconduct (patterns of misconduct). Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000882
On 8 October 2002, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request to voluntarily waive consideration of his case by an administrative separation board contingent upon him receiving a characterization of service or description of separation no less favorable than a General Discharge Certificate. The applicant appeared in person before a board of officers who considered his testimony and all of the evidence presented in his case in order to determine whether he should be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000893
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to change his date of birth (DOB) from "2 May 1945" to "2 May 1942." 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. The highest rank/grade he attained while serving on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000896
On 7 November 1984, the approval authority approved the applicant's separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-5a(2), for a civil court conviction and directed he receive a UOTHC discharge. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. The applicants chain of command processed him for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 based on his civil court conviction.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000898
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and other awards not listed on his DD Form 214. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a portion of the requested relief. ___________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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000899
The applicant requests upgrade of his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge to an honorable discharge. He was discharged on 11 March 1988, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial, with a UOTHC discharge. _______ _ __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 | 20120000900
The evidence of record shows that upon entry on active duty in the U.S. Army, the applicant's middle name was correctly recorded in his military service record. The evidence of record also shows the applicant's name was correctly recorded in his official military service records, except on the DD Form 214 that was issued upon his REFRAD. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by deleting from item 1 of his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000902
He states his discharge should be upgraded based on his post-service conduct. The applicants military records are not available to the Board. His reconstructed military service record revealed he was convicted by a summary court-martial on two separate prior occasions.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000903
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 23 April 1980, 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 and reduction to PV1/E-1. His DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 21 May 1980 in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000908
On 5 October 1979, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed his discharge under other than honorable conditions. 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 record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records in this case.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000909
However, a duly-constituted DD Form 214 shows he was discharged on 6 November 1978 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, for a pattern of misconduct, with an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records), paragraph 29 (Burden of Proof) states, "The ABCMR begins its consideration of each case with the presumption of administrative regularity. The applicant provided no evidence to support his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000913
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his correct date of birth (DOB) as 30 December 1952. However, the evidence of record confirms the applicant enlisted, served, and he was separated under the DOB of 20 December 1952, which is the DOB listed 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120000918
Army Regulation 600-8-22 states service members who qualified for the GWOTEM by reason of service between 19 March 2003 and 28 February 2005 in an area for which the ICM was subsequently authorized will remain qualified for that medal. His records show he was ordered to active duty as a member of his USAR unit in support of OIF and served in Kuwait/Iraq during the period 6 October 2006 through 3 October 2007. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the...