ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005348
Charges were preferred against the applicant for the AWOL period on 10 January 1984. c. On 11 January 1984, he consulted with counsel and requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. d. The separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005353
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his social security number (SSN) as "xxx-xx-8xxx" instead of "xxx-xx-5xxx." The applicant provides his Social Security card and DD Form 214 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant's DD Form 398 (Statement of Personal History) completed during his induction processing, dated 25 July 1966, shows in item 13 (Employment/SSN) his SSN as "xxx-xx-8xxx."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005356
The applicant requests correction of his military records to show award of the Air Medal (AM). There is no evidence in the available records which shows the applicant participated in aerial flight during his military service. There are no orders in the applicant's service personnel records and the applicant did not provide any orders awarding him the AM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005358
Counsel, Constituent Services, Office of Congressman C____ C____ of Minnesota, states: * the applicant was awarded the CIB while assigned to a cavalry unit serving in the Republic of Vietnam * there was no discussion or conclusion related to a photograph he submitted showing the CIB on his fatigue uniform * a reasonable conclusion would be that a young Soldier serving in Vietnam for more than a year while assigned to a cavalry unit as a light weapons infantryman would be engaged in combat...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005359
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show his rank/grade as that of at least corporal (CPL)/E-4. The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005360
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. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states: a. the Korea Defense Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005362
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to fully honorable. His commander also notified him that he was initiating action to discharge him from the service for unsatisfactory performance under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), chapter 13, citing the same reasons as disqualification for the AGCM and failure to respond to repeated counseling sessions. There is no evidence in the available records to show he applied to the Army Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005363
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general under honorable conditions discharge. He stated he felt he should be out of the Army because he was tired of the same old thing every day.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005364
The applicant's military personnel records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 3 November 1965. Therefore, the preponderance of evidence shows the applicant should be awarded the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal based on completion of qualifying service from 3 November 1965 to 27 September 1967 ending with termination of a period of Federal military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005369
The applicant requests correction of his "retirement" DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following: * All his Army Good Conduct Medals * Korean Service Medal with three bronze service stars * National Defense Service Medal * United Nations Service Medal * Any awards he may be authorized 2. It would be appropriate to correct his DD Form 214 to show these awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005371
The applicant provides: * list of military schools he attended * DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report) for the Special Forces Qualification Course * two primary military occupational specialty (MOS) orders * sergeant/pay grade E-5 promotion orders * Basic German Language Course, Special Operations Training, NBC NCO Course, and Jumpmaster Course completion certificates * Canadian Parachutist Badge certificate * DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II), Section...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005372
Title 10, USC, 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. Title 10, USC, section 3991 states any enlisted member who is credited with extraordinary heroism in the line of duty who retires after 20 or more years after federal service is entitled to a 10-percent increase in retired pay. It states Title 10, USC, section 3991 provides that any enlisted member who is credited with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005373
The applicant requests correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her last name as "M____" instead of "N____." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by amending item 18 of her DD Form 214 to show her married name as shown on the social security card she provided. ___________x______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005374
On 3 September 1992, the applicant's commander notified him that he was recommending him for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), for the commission of a serious offense. On 21 October 1992, the separation authority approved the recommendation for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, paragraph 14-12b and c, by reason of pattern of misconduct and commission of a serious offense. Although...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005375
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show her last name changed from "B____" to "W____." The evidence of record shows the applicant's last name was "B____" at the time she retired on 30 October 2011. As cited in the above regulation, the DD Form 214 provides a brief, clear-cut record of active duty service at the time of separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005376
Two DD Forms 369 (Police Record Check) completed in conjunction with his enlistment show he had no arrest record in the city, county, or state as of July 1972. His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he was absent without leave (AWOL) on two occasions for periods of 5 and 12 days with 74 days of confinement. However, there is no evidence in his enlistment documents or other military records of his having any of these problems.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005377
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his character of service as honorable instead of uncharacterized. Only the honorable characterization may be awarded a Soldier upon completion of his/her period of enlistment or period for which called or ordered to active duty or active duty for training, or where required under specific reasons for separation, unless an entry-level status separation (uncharacterized) is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005378
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show in item 7b (Home of Record (HOR) at Time of Entry into Service) that his HOR is Gadsen, AL 35901 instead of Gadsen, GA 35901. The DD Form 214 is of vital importance to the separating Soldier and must be prepared accurately; therefore, the applicant is entitled to have his HOR correctly shown as Gadsen, AL on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005379
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his Social Security Number (SSN) on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). The applicant's records contain a completed DD Form 2784 (Request for and Results of Personnel Security Action), which lists his SSN as it is listed on his Social Security Card and on the application submitted to this Board (with a 0 as the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005382
With respect to the Air Medal, there is no available evidence in the applicant's record nor did he provide any evidence showing he was recommended for or awarded the Air Medal. The applicant's records do not contain nor did he provide evidence which shows he was ever recommended for or awarded an Army Commendation Medal other than the one which currently resides in his records. Although there is insufficient evidence on which to base award of the Air Medal and an additional Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005385
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Additionally, the regulation states that for an active duty Soldier deployed with his or her unit during their continuous period of active service, enter in item 18 "SERVICE IN (NAME OF COUNTRY DEPLOYED) FROM (inclusive dates for example, YYYYMMDD-YYYYMMDD)." _____________X____________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005388
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the spelling of his last name as "K-a-" instead of "K-r-." The applicant's service record contains documents that show the spelling of his last name as "K-a-," as spelled on the copy of his California Driver License he provided.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005391
c. VA rating decision, dated 25 November 2011, that shows a special review of the FSM's claims file was mandated by federal court order in Nehmer v. Department of VA. Based on the VA's review of the evidence, they made the following decisions: (1) service connection for coronary artery disease associated with herbicide exposure was granted with a 30% evaluation effective 13 August 1996; (2) an evaluation of 100% was assigned from 13 February 2002 to 14 August 2007; and (3) service connection...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005392
He provides his DD Form 214 and a document listing the criteria for award of the Purple Heart bearing his name. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. As such, in the absence of evidence to show he was wounded or injured as a result of hostile action, treated for such wounds, and that the medical treatment was made a matter of official record, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005394
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 Army Good Conduct Medal, Air Medal, and campaign credit for the Tet Offensive. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 27 August 1965 through 2 June 1968 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005396
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Although there are two DA Forms 1059 on file that indicate the applicant completed military service school courses in March and April 1991 there is no evidence or orders available to show that she served in an active duty status in support of Operation Desert Storm. __________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005404
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he changed his Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) coverage from "spouse" to "former spouse" within 1 year of his divorce. It also stated that "by law" upon receipt of this letter, a qualified Reserve Component member, who was married, would automatically be enrolled in the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP) under Option C, Spouse and Child(ren) coverage based on Full Retired Pay, unless spouse concurrence was provided to allow...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005406
The applicant's military personnel records do not contain any evidence that shows he was promoted to SSG (E-6) subsequent to 5 October 1978. Army Regulation 635-200, in effect at the time the applicant retired from active duty, provided the authority for the separation of Soldiers from the Active Army. Records show the applicant was promoted to SSG (E-6) on 10 December 1974 and that he received a DD Form 214 documenting his honorable service in that grade during the period from 30 March...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005408
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of her military record to void her enlistment in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 30 September 2004. On 30 September 2004, she reenlisted in the USAR and she was ordered to active duty in an AGR status for an indefinite period. The evidence of record confirms that after the applicant enlisted in the USAR on 7 January 2001 for a period of 6 years, she was subsequently ordered to active duty in an AGR status on 24 February 2001.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005411
The applicant states: a. line 34 (Wounds Received in Action) of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge) is in error, b. the FSM received the PH and actually had two of these awards although neither award is mentioned in his record, c. she does not have any of the details surrounding his second wounding, d. further confirmation of the FSM's entitlement to the PH is evidenced in the Veteran's Disability check he received through the date of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005421
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. The applicant states he was told by the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) to appeal his discharge through the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). Although an under other than honorable conditions discharge was normally appropriate for abuse of illegal drugs, it appears the applicant's command considered his initial period of service and his overall record of service when he was issued...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005426
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable or a general discharge. Following consultation with legal counsel, he voluntarily requested discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10, for the good of the service - in lieu of trial by court-martial. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, an undesirable discharge is normally considered appropriate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005429
The applicant requests award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Japan Clasp, the Presidential Unit Citation, and the campaign stars associated with his period of service in Japan and Korea. The applicant provides: * his DD Form 214 * temporary duty (TDY) orders, 21 July 1953 * a Letter of Appreciation, dated 7 September 1953, with 4 endorsements * a Certificate certifying his TDY in Korea from 21 July to 12 September 1953, dated 12 September 1953 * reassignment orders to the United...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005431
BOARD DATE: 25 September 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120005431 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should show his correct foreign and combat service in Kuwait/Iraq. With respect to his deployed service, although the second period of service in Kuwait/Iraq from 17 March 2010 to 1 February 2011 is reflected in item 18 of his DD Form 214, the first period of service in Kuwait/Iraq from 27 December 2007 to 16 February 2009 is not.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005433
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) shows he was discharged on 6 October 1976 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial with his service characterized as under other than honorable conditions. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005434
Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 27 May 1964 through 21 May 1966 and to correct his DD Form 214 to show this award. Based on his service in Vietnam from 17 August 1965 through 19 May 1966, he is authorized the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005438
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to reflect all awards and decorations earned, including the: * Bronze Star Medal with 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster with "V" Device * Army Commendation Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster with "V" Device * Purple Heart with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster * Combat Infantryman Badge 2. He should be awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 14 March 1968 to 22 February 1970...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005439
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 Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The applicant's record is void of any documents or orders indicating he was ever recommended for or awarded the Bronzed Star Medal by proper authority during his active duty tenure and there are no orders for the applicant contained in ADCARS. _______ _ __X_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005442
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 4 May 1971, the applicant was discharged accordingly. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations) sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005443
The applicant requests the Bronze Star Medal (BSM) and Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) be added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). He served in MOS 96B assigned to Advance Team 3, I Corps, United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (USMACV) in Vietnam from 25 August 1968 to 9 July 1970. The applicant served in Vietnam during a qualifying period; therefore, he is entitled to correction of his DD Form 214 to show this unit award.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005447
His separation documents show he was wounded in action twice. The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The WD AGO Form 100 provided by the applicant clearly states he was twice wounded in action; however, it does not provide any information about the circumstances surrounding these wounds.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005448
In addition, the applicant acknowledged in his request for discharge that he understood there would be no automatic upgrading nor review by any Government agency of a less than honorable discharge and that he must apply to the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) or the ABCMR if he wished review of his discharge. The evidence of record also confirms the applicant was charged with the commission of an offense punishable under the UCMJ with a punitive discharge. Given the voluntary nature of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005453
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Item 12f (Foreign Service) of his DD Form 214 shows the entry "0000 00 00." Therefore, this information is accepted as sufficient evidence to correct items 12f and 18 of his DD Form 214 to show his foreign deployed service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005454
The applicant requests correction of his records to show award of the Purple Heart. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence he was awarded the Purple Heart. The medical records that the applicant provides show he was wounded in action on 9 June 1969 when he sustained injuries to his neck and right elbow and a fragment wound to his left hip.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005463
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) ending on 30 June 1978 to show the correct dates of his service in Korea. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Korea from 29 December 1973 through 20 February 1975.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005467
The rater entered the following comments: * Unable to complete his duties and responsibilities as an NCO by fulfilling a leadership role * Puts his needs above those of his Soldiers * Failed to take initiative in the absence of orders c. Part IV (Values/NCO Responsibilities), section b (Competence), the rater placed an "X" in the "Needs Much Improvement" block and entered the following comments: * Puts Soldiers lives at risk by knowingly mounting an inoperable M240B on the lead vehicle *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005470
A review of the Awards and Decorations Computer-Assisted Retrieval System (ADCARS), an index of general orders issued during the Vietnam era between 1965 and 1973 maintained by the Military Awards Branch of the United States Army Human Resources Command, failed to reveal any orders for the ARCOM pertaining to the applicant. Regrettably, there is insufficient evidence in which to grant the applicant's requested relief. __________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005471
BOARD DATE: 25 September 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120005471 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 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. In view of the applicant's extensive disciplinary history and based on the gravity of the offenses resulting in his SPCM conviction...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005473
The applicant provides: * the subject OER (it was not provided, but was obtained from the Interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS)) * OER for the period 20080325 - 20090324 * a 19 April 2010 memorandum for record (MFR) from the investigating officer (IO) who conducted the CI into the incorrect DA Form 31 * his DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement), dated 27 July 2009, given to the IO * U.S. Army Reserve Command (USARC) Form 91-R (Foreign Travel Briefing Statement) * Four...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005474
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 September 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120005474 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. 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.