ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005579
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 Republic of Vietnam (RVN) Campaign Medal with Device (1960). Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) provides for award of the RVN Campaign Medal with Device (1960). 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 add award of the: * RVN Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005580
The applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States on 27 October 1965. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, states the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded for each 3 years of continuous enlisted active Federal military service completed on or after 27 August 1940; for first award only, 1 year served entirely during the period 7 December 1941 to 2 March 1946; and, for the first award only, upon termination of service on or after 27 June 1950 of less than 3...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005584
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-0030." Every document in his DA Form 201 (Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ)) contains his Army-issued service number; the only document that contains his SSN is his DD Form 214. His DD Form 214 should therefore be corrected.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005587
The applicant's unit commander initiated action to separate him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations -Discharge - Unfitness and Unsuitability) for unfitness due to involvement in frequent incidents of a discreditable nature with civil or military authorities. The chain of command recommended an undesirable discharge, and the separation authority approved the recommendation and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. There is no...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005588
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It is also void of any documents showing he was wounded in action in the RVN or that he was treated for a combat-related wound by medical personnel while serving in the RVN. It states in order to support award of the PH there must be evidence that the wound for which the award is being made was received as a result of enemy action; that it required treatment by military medical personnel; and a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005589
All orders and other documents on file in the applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), that contain a DOB list his DOB as 21 November 1940. The applicant's request to correct the DOB listed in his military record and on his DD Form 214 has been carefully considered. However, the evidence of record confirms the applicant enlisted, served, and he was separated under the DOB of 21 November 1940, which is the DOB...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005591
The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 shows he was inducted in the Army of the United States and entered active service on 15 June 1945. The applicant's WD AGO Form 53-55 confirms he did not depart for the ETO until 17 November 1945, subsequent to the period for which this award is authorized. ____________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 | 20120005592
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Award) states the National Defense Service Medal is awarded for honorable active service for any period between 27 July 1950 and 27 July 1954, 1 January 1961 and 14 August 1974, 2 August 1990 and 30 November 1995, and 11 September 2001 and a date to be determined. The available evidence of record shows the applicant completed a qualifying period of service and was awarded the Parachutist Badge, National Defense Service Medal, and the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005594
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his record to reflect his date of birth (DOB) as 17 April. All orders and other documents on file in the applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF), that contain a DOB list his DOB as 15 April.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005595
The applicant requests reconsideration of his previous request for correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his Army Achievement Medals, Army Commendation Medals, and the Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle and Pistol Bars. In the absence of corroborating evidence, such as the corresponding award certificate, there is insufficient evidence to show he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for this achievement. Therefore,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005596
The applicant states his discharge should be upgraded because he served honorably for over 2 years and during wartime. His record contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 26 January 1977 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, with a discharge under other than honorable conditions. Further, the evidence of record does show the applicant went AWOL...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005597
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge or Combat Action Badge. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence upon which to base award of the Combat Infantryman Badge in this case. However, the Combat Action Badge is authorized for qualifying service from 18 September 2001 to present.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005599
His sentence included discharge from the Army with a BCD. The evidence of record shows the applicant accepted NJP on seven occasions for misconduct including being absent without leave. There is no evidence he was any less mature than other Soldiers of the same or of a younger age who served successfully and completed their term of service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005602
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge) to show service in Iraq and all of his authorized awards. The applicant's records should be corrected as follows. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by changing his DD Form 214 to show in: a. block 12f 2 years, 03 months, and 22 days; b. block 13 Iraq Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars and the Overseas...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005603
The evidence of record shows that in conjunction with his retirement processing, the applicant executed a DD Form 2656 on 10 November 2011, electing SBP "spouse only" full coverage. The evidence of record also confirms the applicant was being retired and placed on the TDRL due to PTSD with elements of anxiety disorder incurred in a combat zone. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * showing he elected not to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005604
The advisory official recommended disapproval of the applicant's request because the applicant was not a member of the service on or after 1 August 2009. The applicant in this case had more than 23 years of service upon his retirement, but he was not eligible to transfer the benefit because the law requires Soldiers to be in the service on or after 1 August 2009. c. A Soldier may only transfer to eligible family members. The TEB online database shows the applicant had no eligible family...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005605
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests, in effect, an exception to policy to the Post-9/11 GI Bill that will allow him to transfer his education benefits to his family members. While the sincerity of the applicants claim that he was not informed that he had to be on active duty to complete a transfer of his benefits prior to retiring is not in question, the evidence submitted with his application and the evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005606
The applicant's retirement orders stated he had 1 year to complete a move. Additional extensions beyond 28 February 2015 (6 years after his retirement) would not be authorized. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant timely requested and received approval for annual extensions of his retirement transportation entitlements through 28 February 2013.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005607
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the sixth digit of his Social Security Number (SSN) as "7," the seventh digit as 5, and the eighth digit as 9. 2. The evidence confirms the applicant entered active duty and he served under an SSN using the sixth digit of his SSN as "7," the seventh digit as 5, and the eighth digit as 9 as listed on the DD Form 398, as corroborated and confirmed by the SSN...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005608
DA Pamphlet 672-3 shows during his assignment to the 15th Supply and Service Company, 1st Cavalry Division (from on or about 12 October 1969 to 12 December 1970) this unit was cited for awards of the: * Valorous Unit Award for the period 1 May to 29 June 1970 based on DAGO Number 43, dated 1972 * Meritorious Unit Commendation for service from 1 June 1968 to 30 November 1969, based on DAGO Number 2, dated 1972 * Meritorious Unit Commendation for service from 1 January to 31 December 1970...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005609
The applicant states he enlisted in the Army on 8 August 1969, and served in Vietnam until 6 September 1970. However, the record includes a properly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) for the good of the service-in lieu of trial by court-martial on 16 June 1983. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005612
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the Iraq Campaign Medal (ICM) in lieu of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (GWOTEM). Upon application, any such service member may be awarded the ICM in lieu of the GWOTEM for such service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the GWOTEM from his DD Form 214 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005613
On 6 March 2012, the NGB published Special Orders Number 76 AR extending the applicant Federal recognition for promotion to CW2 with an effective date and DOR of 5 March 2012. The evidence of record shows the applicant was appointed as a WO in the ARNG on 18 February 2010. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120005613 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120005613 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005616
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The evidence of record shows he completed the Basic Airborne Course on or about 29 July 1970 and was awarded both the Parachutist Badge and SQI "P." Therefore, he is entitled to have this information reflected on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005617
On 23 April 1986 consistent with the chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority approved the administrative discharge and ordered the applicant discharged under the provisions of paragraph 14-12d of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of misconduct and directed issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. The applicant was discharged on 30 May 1986. The evidence of record shows the applicant committed a serious offense in that he wrongfully used illegal drugs.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005619
The Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who had completed a qualified period of active duty enlisted service. The applicant's records do not show indiscipline or lost time, he received conduct and efficiency ratings of "excellent" throughout his military service, and he was promoted to sergeant in less than 2 years. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him his first award of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005622
A VA Certificate of Eligibility, dated 23 February 2012, shows the applicant was approved to transfer 36 months of education benefits to her daughter under the Post 9/11 GI Bill. The applicant had nearly 12 years of service as of the programs implementation date of 1 August 2009; therefore, she was eligible to transfer to either her spouse or her children. She transferred benefits to her dependent on 19 January 2012. d. A Soldier must also agree to serve the prescribed additional service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005624
The applicant's Army Military Human Resource Record contains a DD Form 4 (Enlistment/Reenlistment Document Armed Forces of the United States) which shows he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve Delayed Entry Program on 27 November 1989 and was ordered to report to the Richmond Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS), Richmond, VA, for enlistment in the Regular Army (RA) on 7 March 1990. There is no evidence in his record nor did he submit any evidence that shows he changed his HOR or...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005626
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 September 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120005626 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 31 August 2011 to show a second award of the Bronze Star Medal (BSM). The applicant provides copies of his DD Form 214 and BSM Certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005627
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 he completed and received a general education degree (GED) on 15 February 1972. ____________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 | 20120005629
He was reissued a new DD Form 214 that listed his characterization of service as under honorable conditions (general); but his narrative reason for separation, RE code, and separation code were not changed. The applicant's record of service shows that he was charged with being AWOL. The applicants separation and RE codes were assigned based on the fact that he was separated under the provisions of chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200, in lieu of trial by court-martial, due to being AWOL.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005635
The applicant requests reconsideration of the Board's denial of his previous request that his records show award of the Combat Action Badge and the Overseas Service Ribbon. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Overseas Service Ribbon is awarded for successful completion of overseas tours. _______ _ _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 | 20120005637
According to Army Regulation (AR) 623-3 (Evaluation Reporting System), paragraph 3-24b, rating officials may not comment on an NJP that a Soldier receives when the NJP is filed in the restricted section of the OMPF. At the time the OER was completed, the applicant had received the NJP and it was filed in the performance section of this OMPF. The applicant has not provided convincing evidence to have the OER moved to the restricted section of his OMPF or to have the NJP, OER, or referral...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005639
The applicant's military records are not available to the Board for review. The available evidence shows that based on the applicant's service in Korea and his award of the Korean Service Medal and United Nations Service Medal, he is entitled to the National Defense Service Medal and Republic of Korea - Korean War Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding the applicant the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005642
There are no orders in the applicant's records that show he attended airborne training. Item 25 (Education and Training Completed) of this form does not list airborne training. In the absence of such evidence, there is an insufficient basis to add his airborne training to his DD Form 214 and/or award him the Parachutist Badge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005643
His DD Form 4 shows his SSN as "xx8-xx-xxxx." His record also contains a DD Form 220 (Active Duty Report), dated 12 January 1970, that shows his SSN "xx8-xx-xxxx." The applicant is advised that a copy of this decisional document will be filed in his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR), formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005645
The available evidence does not show the applicant sustained wounds or was treated for wounds incurred as a result of hostile action. The decision document stated the service treatment records for the Army from 12 September 1950 to 11 October 1954 (during his period of service) and from 1 January 1964 to 31 December 1964 (well after his active service) show the applicant had a gunshot wound on 11 December 1951 that penetrated the sole of the right foot. There is no evidence of record and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005648
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 8 November 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120005648 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation. 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 Meritorious Unit Citation, and b. adding to his DD Form 214 the: * Republic of Vietnam...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005650
The applicant requests reinstatement in an active duty Reserve status to go through the process of a medical evaluation board (MEB)/physical evaluation board (PEB). There is no evidence that shows the applicant requested to extend her enlistment past her ETS date of 12 June 2011. Accordingly, she was extended on active duty and her commander referred her for medical processing through the PDES process as required.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005652
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Army Achievement Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal 2. Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Army Good Conduct Medal is awarded to individuals who 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: * removing the Kuwait...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005655
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to change his home of record (HOR) from Washington D.C. to Alabama. The applicant's record contains enlistment documents listing his HOR as Washington D.C. Further, the applicant has not provided evidence to show his HOR was entered incorrectly on his enlistment contract. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120005655 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005657
Title 10, U.S. Code, section 1552(b), provides that applications for correction of military records must be filed within 3 years after discovery of the alleged error or injustice. On 31 December 1991, the applicant was discharged accordingly. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005661
In a letter, dated 22 February 2012, HRC denied his appeal request and stated that according to their records, he was claiming ADL losses of bathing and dressing for 30 days from December 2005 to January 2006. As a result, TSGLI coverage will be provided retroactively for members who incurred severe losses as a result of traumatic injuries incurred between 7 October 2001 and 30 November 2005, regardless of where the injury occurred, and regardless of whether they had SGLI coverage. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005664
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 28 July 1981, the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB), after careful consideration of the applicants military records and all other available evidence, determined the applicants discharge was proper and equitable and voted unanimously to deny the applicants request for an upgrade of his discharge. b. Paragraph 3-7b provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005665
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. He served in Vietnam and Korea and he received "excellent" conduct and efficiency ratings throughout this period of military service. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Army Good Conduct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005666
The applicant requests removal of a DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)), dated 22 April 2004 from the Restricted section of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). This form also shows that no punishment was imposed and the administering commander directed the DA Form 2627 be filed in the Restricted section of the applicant's OMPF. The evidence also shows that the DA Form 2627 was filed as directed by the officer who...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005668
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 with "V" Device. The applicant's DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal with "V" Device, but does not show he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device and his official military records do not contain any general orders which awarded him the Bronze Star Medal with "V"...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005669
For Vietnam service, one overseas service bar was authorized for each period of 6 months active Federal service as a member of a U.S. Service in Vietnam from 1 July 1958 to 28 March 1973. The evidence of record shows he participated in three campaigns while serving in Vietnam which entitles him to three bronze service stars for wear on his previously-awarded Vietnam Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005670
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show award of the: * Army Achievement Medal (AAM) (6th Award) * German Armed Forces Parachutist Badge * German Army Marksmanship Badge in Gold * Valorous Unit Award (2nd Award) 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the following awards to his DD Form 214: * Army Achievement Medal (6th Award) *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005675
A Soldier must be currently on active duty or a member of the Selected Reserve at the time of transfer of educational benefits to his or her family members (on or after 1 August 2009). The applicant's last day in military service was 31 May 2006. The applicant in this case had more than 20 years of service upon his retirement, but he was not eligible to transfer the benefit because the law requires Soldiers to be in the service on or after 1 August 2009. c. A Soldier may only transfer to...