ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005475
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Purple Heart. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to correct his DD Form 214 to show these awards. 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 entry, and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Purple Heart * Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005476
His unit was awarded the PUC in 2005 for service in 2003, but it is not shown on his DD Form 214. A list of recently approved unit awards published by the U.S. Army Human Resources Command Military Awards Branch shows the 101st Chemical Company was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC) for the period 8 January to 12 July 2003. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show award of the PUC and his period of deployment in Kuwait/Iraq from 28 August 2002 to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005477
The commander based his action on the applicant's one NJP at the time, as well as his five returned checks, failure to come to attention, and missing a muster formation. The SPD code of JKM was the appropriate code for the applicant based upon the guidance provided in Army Regulation 635-5-1 for Soldiers separating under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14. Therefore, the Board determined that the overall merits of this case are insufficient as a basis for correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005478
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his rank/grade as sergeant (SGT)/E-5 and award of the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). His DD Form 214 shows he received three awards of the AAM. 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 to show his rank/grade as SGT/E-5 and the effective date of his pay grade as 1 January 2012.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005479
Errors on the DA Form 5074-1-R include: * recording his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in clinical psychology as a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) * failure to record his Master of Arts (MA) degree in clinical psychology and MA in counseling * failure to record his post-doctoral residency in gerontology * failure to document his licenses to practice psychology in Florida and Georgia * failure to record his post-doctoral completion of forensic examiners training * failure to record his 7 years...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005482
This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicants failure to timely file within the 3-year statute of limitations if the ABCMR determines it would be in the interest of justice to do so. On 20 August 2003, he was discharged in pay grade E-1 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 3, by reason of court-martial with a bad conduct discharge. When authorized, it is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005483
BOARD DATE: 27 September 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120005483 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of the severance pay entry in item 18 (Remarks) of her 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 amending item 18 of her DD Form 214 by: a. deleting the entry "DISABILITY SEVERANCE PAY -- $91305.00" and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005484
Only the honorable characterization may be awarded to 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 reason for separation, unless an entry-level status separation (uncharacterized) is warranted (emphasis added): and (2) a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. The evidence of record shows the applicant was released from ADT based...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005487
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) and the Meritorious Unit Commendation (MUC). There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was recommended for or awarded the MSM. The available evidence clearly shows that the applicant's unit was awarded the MUC during his period of assignment.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005489
He served during a qualifying period of service for entitlement to the GWOTSM, which is not shown on his DD Form 214. Accordingly, it would be appropriate to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 15 June 2006 through 14 June 2009 and to correct his DD Form 214 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. awarding him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005490
The applicant requests, in effect, reissuance of a DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) showing: * she held the rank/grade of specialist four (SP4)/E-4 * no entry in item 9c (Authority and Reason) 2. She states the entry in item 9c of her DD Form 214 should be removed because it did not appear on her original DD Form 214. Her record contains a Standard Form (SF) 180 (Request Pertaining to Military Records), dated 31 January 1979, that shows she requested copies of documents...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005491
He voluntarily waived consideration of his case by an administrative separation board contingent upon him receiving a characterization of service no less favorable than general under honorable conditions, requested personal appearance before an administrative separation board, and requested representation by military counsel. He was discharged on 31 January 1989 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b for misconduct - pattern of misconduct. Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005492
The applicant requests a DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be issued to correct the social security number (SSN) listed on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show XXX-XX-6X5X. 2. _______ _ 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005494
The applicant states the Silver Star is not listed on his DD Form 214 and his service number was recorded incorrectly. His DD Form 214 should also be corrected to show these unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending item 3 of his DD Form 214 to show his service number as "US XX XXX 7XX," the service number shown on his DD Form 47, b. deleting award of the Vietnam Service Medal from his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005495
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The VA Rating Decision (cover page only) provided by the applicant states that his military records show he is a veteran of the Vietnam era with service from 8 May 1972 to 7 May 1974. A review of the applicant's military records shows he was trained for duty as an MP and subsequently served at Fort Bliss, Texas, where he was separated in 1974.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005499
The applicant provides copies of his Soldier's Medal award orders and DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) in support of his request. A review of the applicant's military personnel records failed to reveal any evidence that he was awarded the Purple Heart. It shows the Purple Heart is awarded to any member who was wounded or killed in action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005500
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 6 September 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120005500 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. It limits the eligibility to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to those members of the Armed Forces who were serving on active duty or as a member of the Selected Reserve on or after 1 August 2009 and who have 6 years of eligible service regardless of the reason for separation. The applicant was released from active duty for temporary disability retirement on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005501
The applicant, the son of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation - Honorable Discharge) to show award of the Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp. The FSM's military record is not available to the Board for review. Department of the Army Pamphlet 672-1 (Unit Citation and Campaign Participation Credit Register) shows the Civil Censorship Detachment for the European Theater of Operations (the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005502
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 November 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120005502 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He states the FSM's original WD AGO 53-55 showed he was authorized the Army Occupation Medal; however a new form that was issued does not indicate this award. _______ _ __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 | 20120005503
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It states a separation will be described as entry-level with service uncharacterized if, at the time separation action is initiated, the Soldier has less than 180 days of continuous active duty service. The applicant's record is void of the specific facts and circumstances surrounding his discharge action; however, it does contain a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows the applicant was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005510
The applicant was released from active duty for voluntary retirement on 31 July 2009, prior to 1 August 2009, the beginning date of eligibility to transfer Post 9/11 GI Bill education benefits. Public Law 110-252, section 3319, provides the eligibility requirements necessary to transfer unused education benefits to family members. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The applicants request to correct his record to show he was eligible to transfer his Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits because he was not...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005511
On 17 June 1977, the applicant was notified that the ADRB considered his request under the DOD Special Discharge Review Program (SDRP) and directed that his undesirable discharge be upgraded to a general discharge under honorable conditions. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, U.S. Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge Review Boards...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005512
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) with "V" Device. The DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) he was issued at that time shows he was awarded the: * Parachutist Badge * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Purple Heart * BSM 10. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005517
On 28 January 1976, the discharge authority approved the applicant's request and directed his discharge with an undesirable discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7a, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. The applicants request that his discharge should be upgraded was carefully considered and it was determined that it lacks sufficient evidence to support the request.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005518
The applicant provides: * 52 Standard Forms 600 (Health Record Chronological Record of Medical Care) * Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Rating Decision * denial letter from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command CRSC Branch * appeal for CRSC and request form CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Eligible members are those retirees who have 20 years of service for retired pay computation (or 20 years of service creditable for Reserve retirement at...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005519
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 13 May 1968. Although the applicant's records were apparently destroyed in the 1973 National Personnel Record Center fire, his DD Form 214 confirms he was promoted to the rank of SSG after completing 1 year of active duty service; two BSM's, two PH's, an ARCOM, and a CIB are among his earned awards; he had no lost time; and the characterization of his service was honorable. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005521
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). All orders and other documents on file in the applicants Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) that contain a DOB and/or SSN list those that are listed on his DA Form 20. Therefore, the SSN and DOB listed in the applicant's military records should not be changed at this time.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005522
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 accordance with Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552, the authority under which this Board acts, the ABCMR is not empowered to set aside a conviction. Further, the available evidence confirms the applicant had an extensive disciplinary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005524
The applicant requests payment of an enlistment bonus. On 30 December 2011, NGB denied the applicant's request to retain her non-prior service enlistment bonus as an exception to policy. Under the provisions of her SRIP enlistment bonus addendum, the applicant agreed to ship for training within 365 days of her enlistment and acknowledged her understanding that if she did not, her bonus agreement would be terminated.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005529
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides the following: * Self-authored and personal statements * ADRB Case Report and Directive * DA Form 2173 (Statement of Medical Examination), undated and unsigned * DD Form 689 (Individual Sick Slip) * State of Michigan, Petition and Order for Discharge from Probation, dated 2 January 2004 * Application and Order Setting Aside Conviction, dated 27 September 2004 * Affidavits, dated 28 August 2002 and 6 September 2002 *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005537
He enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on 6 July 1988 for 8 years. The period of service for the AGCM begins and the ARCAM ends the first day the mobilized RC Soldier is serving on active duty. The first award of the AGCM must be for a period of at least 1 year but may be for a period of less than 3 years for the first award only.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005538
The applicant requests his date of rank (DOR) to chief warrant officer two (CW2) be changed from 6 March 2012 to 26 September 2011. Army Regulation 135-155 (Promotion of Commissioned Officers and Warrant Officers Other Than General Officers) states that for promotion to CW2, a warrant officer must complete two years minimum service in the lower grade, Warrant Officer Basic Course, and receive Federal recognition in the higher grade. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005540
The applicant states per Army Regulation 15-80 (Army Grade Determination Review Board [AGDRB] and Grade Determinations), paragraph 2-4(e), he met the criteria for retirement in the grade he held at the time of his release from active duty in the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) program as demonstrated by his evaluation reports and awards. However, the evidence of record confirms that while serving on active duty in the rank of MAJ, the applicant was convicted by a civil court of attempted receipt...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005541
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant's military records show he was inducted into the Army of the United States (AUS) on 21 May 1963. These documents are accepted as evidence sufficient to correct his DD Form 214 to show his SSN as "X3X-XX-XXXX."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005542
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The record is void of a DA Form 638 (Recommendation for Award) or orders showing the applicant was awarded the MSM by proper authority. Absent orders authorizing award of the MSM, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support granting the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005543
The following documents were received with his application: * memorandum, Headquarters, I Corps and Fort Lewis, dated 29 April 2002, subject: Line of Duty Investigations DA Form 2173 * Accident Report Number DX45H6003, dated 21 October 2003 * emergency care and treatment record, dated 22 October 2003 * contested hearing subpoena, dated 3 February 2004 * memorandum, Personnel Officer, dated 15 March 2004, subject: Line of Duty Investigation (Applicant) * memorandum, Headquarters, I Corps and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005544
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge. On 22 November 1974, he was notified by his immediate commander that discharge action was being initiated against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-37, for his failing to demonstrate he had the potential to justify advancement to private first class (PFC)/E-3 after attaining the normal time in service and time in grade...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005546
In order to complete the mission obligation, his commander transferred him to the ING. c. Annex E (Non-Prior Service Enlistment Bonus Addendum) shows in: (1) section II (Eligibility): the applicant understood he was eligible for an NPSEB; (2) section III (Payments): he would receive a total bonus of $20,000 for the enlistment bonus option, less taxes, and: (a) he would receive his first bonus payment of 50% of the total authorized amount, less taxes, when he completed Initial Active Duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005547
The applicant requests upgrade of his bad conduct discharge (BCD) to a general discharge (GD). The applicants military records shows he enlisted in the Regular Army on 29 March 2001. The applicant provides character reference statements from individuals who support his request for an upgrade of his discharge and state his actions could only be the direct result of what happened to him in Bagdad and his resulting PTSD conduct.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005548
The applicant was reported AWOL from 15 January 1969 through 11 June 1970 (512 days). On 18 June 1980, the Army Discharge Review Board denied the applicant's request to upgrade his character of service and did not deem it appropriate to change his narrative reason for discharge. The character of the discharge is commensurate with the offenses for which the applicant requested voluntary discharge and is appropriate for the applicant's record of military service during his second term of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005549
On 6 July 1977, the separation authority, a major general, approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10, and directed the applicant be furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate and reduced to private (PV1)/E-1. On 3 May 1982, the applicant petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) for an upgrade of his discharge to either an honorable or a general discharge. The applicant's request for a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005553
The applicant requests correction of his records to show his correct first and middle names. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and his name was correctly recorded in his military service records. The evidence of record shows that upon entry on active duty in the U.S. Army, the applicant's first and middle names were correctly recorded in his military service record.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005554
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). His records do not contain orders awarding him the Army Commendation Medal. He submitted an Army Commendation Medal Citation that shows he was presented with the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service from June 1969 to June 1970.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005556
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge (UD) to a general discharge or an honorable discharge. On 3 April 1975, the unit commander notified the applicant he was initiating separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations - Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 13-5a for unfitness due to an established pattern of shirking.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005563
His ARNG Retirement Points History Statement shows he completed 19 years, 11 months, and 5 days of qualifying service for non-regular retirement. The FSM served in the ARNG and USAR from February 1989 through January 2010. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * redistributing 35 of the FSM's excess retirement points to RYE 16 February 1996 to provide him with a full qualifying year of service for RYE 16...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005565
The applicant requests correction of the records of her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), to show he elected spouse coverage under the Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP). The applicant provides medical records showing the FSM underwent treatment for brain and lung cancer beginning in March 2010. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of the FSM's record to show he elected spouse coverage under the RCSBP.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005569
Counsel argues that: * T____ was the beneficiary of the SBP when the FSM retired through the date of the divorce; she was never deleted as the SBP beneficiary * The FSM made contact with DFAS and OPM to change the SBP designation to former spouse coverage; OPM complied but DFAS did not * The FSM believed no additional documentation was needed and as such, continued to pay monthly premiums until he was paid up * The Board has previously granted relief, directly or indirectly, in multiple...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005573
The applicant requests reconsideration of his request for award of the Purple Heart and to have the award of the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) added to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge). Accordingly, it would be in the interest of justice to award him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 21 November 1966 to 20 August 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 | 20120005576
General Orders Number 231 issued by Headquarters, 18th Engineer Brigade, dated 2 March 1971, awarded the applicant the ARCOM for the period March 1970 to March 1971. c. General Orders Number 23 issued by Headquarters, 197th Infantry Brigade, dated 24 January 1972, awarded him the AGCM (1st Award) for the period 18 August 1969 to 22 February 1972. The available evidence shows the applicant is authorized the above awards; therefore, they should be added to his DD Form 214 at this time. As a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005577
The applicant provides: * FSM's death certificate * DD Form 214 for the period ending 22 June 1959 * DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) for the period ending 10 October 1950 * DD Forms 215 (Correction to DD Form 214), dated 2 July 2004 and 3 September 2004 * Four award certificates for the Purple Heart * Permanent orders 108-01, dated 18 April 1995 * Numerous newspaper articles * Two photographs * DA Form 24 (Service Record) * Service personnel...