ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005676
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides a DD Form 256 A (Honorable Discharge Certificate) in support of his request. The rank structure changed in 1958 and showed that members in the pay grade of E-4 held the rank title of SP4 which is the rank title the applicant held at the time of his discharge from the USAR in 1960.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005678
Headquarters, U.S. Army Correctional Facility, Fort Riley, KS, General Court-Martial Order Number 283, dated 10 March 1989, shows that, after completion of all required post-trial and appellate reviews, the convening authority ordered the applicant's dishonorable discharge sentence executed. The applicant was discharged from the Army on 5 May 1989. The conviction and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and the discharge appropriately characterizes the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005681
The following sentence was adjudged on 28 September 1973: * BCD * Reduction to private/E-1 * Forfeiture of $150.00 pay per month for 4 months * Confinement for 95 days 6. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. Therefore, his record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable or general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005682
He adds: * the first time he submitted his claim it was lost and he had to resubmit it after waiting 3 months * the original claim clearly listed the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and the length of time * on 25 September 2005, while performing his duties during a route clearance, they were hit with an IED; he felt a tingling sensation all over his shoulder and leg * he was evaluated by a medical team an hour later and after X-rays were taken there was no evidence of any broken bones * he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005685
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his second award of the Bronze Star Medal and award of the Meritorious Service Medal. There is no evidence of record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was recommended for or awarded the Bronze Star Medal by official orders. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005689
The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty). A DA Form 2496 (Disposition Form), dated 30 July 1974, indicates the applicant was eligible for award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period from 17 October 1972 through 16 October 1974 and asks for the company commanders recommendation and information on any flagging action. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005690
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests his under other than honorable conditions (UOTHC) discharge be upgraded to an honorable discharge (HD). On 3 May 1984, the applicant was discharged accordingly.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005692
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show: * awards of the Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960), and any other awards he is entitled to based on his service in Vietnam * the dates of his service in Vietnam 2. The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005695
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, his record includes a DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) that identifies the authority for his discharge as chapter 10, Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) in item 9c (Authority and Reason); the reason for his separation was conduct triable by court-martial. There is no evidence of record indicating the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005701
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows award of the: * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal * RVN Campaign Medal with Device (21960) * Army Commendation Medal * Parachutist Badge * Combat Infantryman Badge * Purple Heart 7. 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 U.S. Army Human Resources Command,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005704
The applicants military record shows he enlisted in the Regular Army (RA), in pay grade E-1, on 19 September 1967, for 3 years. Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 3-7a, stated an honorable discharge was a separation with honor. __________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 | 20120005708
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. He was retired on 31 March 2009, 4 months before the program went into effect on 1 August 2009 and even before the eligibility criteria was established.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005711
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the following: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge * Parachutist Badge * Vietnam Service Medal * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal * Vietnam Parachutist Badge * his Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) as "71H2P" 2. The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 to show the following: * Army Good Conduct Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005721
He states: a. he turned in his promotion documents on 7 April 2011 assuming he had until the normal monthly deadline of 8 April 2011. b. he was not informed by S-1 that he had to have his record updated by 5 April 2011 for validation for the 1 May 2011 promotion board. b. the timeline for the DA Form 3355 (Promotion Point Worksheet) shutdown on 6 April 2011 was announced via MILPER (Military Personnel) Message 11-084, S-1 Net, and the Army Times. He contends he was not informed by the S-1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005725
Although the applicant is not eligible for the award for his active duty service in the RA, the record shows he served in a TPU of the Selected Reserve during a qualifying period prior to his entry into the RA. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding the National Defense Service Medal to his record and his 28 April 1997 DD Form 214. __________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005726
Her record contains a Written Agreement OAB Addendum, dated 10 May 2008. She attested she signed the written agreement on 10 May 2008, she obtained a reservation for BOLC from the NGB, she was slotted to attend the course beginning July 2010, and she graduated on 8 September 2011. The evidence of record shows the applicant signed a written agreement for a $10,000.00 OAB at the time of her commissioning/appointment in the ARNG on 10 May 2008.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005730
The applicant requests correction of his records to show a May 2010 date commissioned and date of rank instead of May 2011. His military records show he initially enlisted in the ARNG on 18 May 2006. An NGB Form 62E (Application for Federal Recognition as an ARNG Officer or Warrant Officer and Appointment as a Reserve Commissioned Officer or Warrant Officer of the Army in the ARNG of the United States) shows on 11 May 2011, he applied for Federal recognition and an appointment in the New...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005731
He provides the following: * DD Form 214 * DD Form 215 (Correction to DD Form 214) * Human Resources Command (HRC) letter, dated 14 June 2011 * CIB certificate, dated 10 February 1970 * Enlistment Contract, dated 30 June 1969 * DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provides that the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) is awarded to individuals who have completed a qualified period of active duty...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005733
The applicant requests, in effect, an exception to policy to transfer his educational benefits to eligible dependents under the Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The applicant had more than 21 years of service upon retirement, but he was not eligible to transfer benefits to either his spouse or children because the law required a Soldier to be in the service on or after 1 August 2009. d. A Soldier may only transfer to eligible dependents. The...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005734
Based on his service in Vietnam, he is entitled to the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star and correction of his DD Form 214 to show this award. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award) for the period 20 August 1971 through 19 August 1974 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....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005736
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * General Orders Number 8586 awarding the BSM with "V" Device (First Oak leaf Cluster) * Untitled personal statement * Three casualty reports and a note from the Virtual Wall * General Orders Number 4562 awarding the BSM * General Orders Number 4869 awarding the ARCOM * General Orders Number 7422 awarding the AM * Honorable Discharge Certificate * DA Form 8-275-3 (Clinical Record Cover Sheet)/Hospital Records CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Section 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005738
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests, in effect, upgrade of his general discharge to an honorable discharge by reason permanent physical disability. Consequently, due to the two concepts involved, an individual's medical condition, although not considered medically unfitting for military service at the time of processing for separation, discharge or retirement, may be sufficient to qualify the individual for VA benefits based on an evaluation by that agency.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005758
The applicant provides: * DA Form 2627 * DA Form 2627-2 (Record of Supplementary Action Under Article 15, UCMJ) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. b. NJP was imposed against him on 8 June 2011 for violating a lawful general regulation for using bath salts and the issuing commander directed that the original DA Form 2627 be filed in the restricted section of his OMPF. Although the DA Form 2627 imposed on 8 June 2011 was properly filed in the restricted portion of the applicants OMPF in...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005761
The applicant requests, in effect, payment of an officer accession bonus (OAB) for his appointment as a second lieutenant (2LT) in the California Army National Guard (CAARNG). His records should be corrected to show that an OAB Addendum was processed for him with a valid bonus control number (BCN) upon his appointment as a 2LT in the CAARNG. The applicant provides an email, dated 27 February 2012, wherein an official with the CAARNG Incentives Team stated, "They reviewed his inquiry...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005764
He states personnel responsible for assigning a bonus control number did not do so, and the first lieutenant who was the officer in charge (OIC) did not sign his paperwork. In view of the foregoing, it would be appropriate to correct his record to show his Written Agreement OAB Addendum was signed by a witnessing officer and assigned a bonus control number. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected to show his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005768
The applicant requests correction of his name shown on his interactive Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS) record and his Honorable Discharge Certificate. However, his iPERMS record shows his first name as O-----g, his middle name as O---o, and his last name as G------y. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. Correcting his iPERMS record to show his name as shown on his DD Form 214 for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005772
The evidence of record confirms the applicant was initially separated from active duty under the provisions of paragraph 4-22b(2), Army Regulation 635-40, by reason of disability, temporary, and that he was placed on the TDRL. By regulation, the SPD code of JFL and RE code of 3 would be the code to assign members who are separated by reason of disability with severance pay. Therefore, absent any medical evidence that calls into question the validity of the rating decision of the PEB at the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005773
In order to support a change to the applicant's grade at the time of retirement or his advancement on the Retired List, there must be evidence that the applicant completed the satisfactory service requirement to complete 2 years of active duty service in the higher grade of MSG. Further, the evidence of record and independent evidence submitted by the applicant while showing he was twice promoted to 1SG/MSG and twice administratively reduced to SFC, not due to his own misconduct, while...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005779
The applicant requests, in effect, an upgrade of her discharge to a fully honorable discharge. On 24 March 2010, consistent with the chain of command's recommendations, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 and directed the issuance of an under honorable conditions discharge. The DD Form 214 she was issued shows she was discharged under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 in lieu of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005780
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: * Three awards of the Army Commendation Medal * Joint Service Achievement Medal * Two awards of the Army Achievement Medal 2. In addition to the two awards of the Army Commendation Medal certificates shown above, he provides a third certificate, dated 26 July 1991, showing award of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005784
The DAIG further indicated the applicant was attached to a new unit to protect him from further retribution, and permission was granted the 98th Division commander to remove the adverse OER from the applicant's record. However, the letters from the DAIG and FUSA DCSPER provided by the applicant confirm that corrective action was taken with respect to the adverse actions taken against him by his battalion commander. The DAIG and FUSA DCSPER letters also show the applicant's transfer to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005786
The applicant requests his debt in the amount of $6,669.00 be remitted. The applicant provides: * Memorandum, dated 12 January 2011, from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command, Fort Knox, KY * DA Form 2823 (Sworn Statement), dated 12 October 2010 * Two recommendations for remission of debt * Army Emergency Relief worksheets * DA Form 3508 (Application for Remission or Cancellation of Indebtedness) * Travel vouchers * Letter, dated 9 August 2010, from DFAS * Individual Traveler Valid Payment...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005787
While it appears the applicant did not file within the time frame provided in the statute of limitations, the ABCMR has elected to conduct a substantive review of this case and, only to the extent relief, if any, is granted, has determined it is in the interest of justice to excuse the applicant's failure to timely file. On 10 April 1974, Office of the Adjutant General, USAR Components Personnel and Administration Center, St. Louis, MO, published Letter Orders Number 040378 transferring him...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005789
The award would not be made to an enlisted man whose records, during the required period of service, disclosed a conviction by any court-martial, or to one whose character or efficiency was rated below excellent. The fact that an enlisted man was entitled to an Army Good Conduct Medal or clasp would be noted under "remarks" of the [Report of Separation and] discharge certificate. He completed 10 months and 9 days of active service, which again did not qualify him for award of the Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005790
On 1 August 1995, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 14, for misconduct pattern of misconduct. There is no indication the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. Although an under other than honorable conditions discharge was normally...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005791
The record does contain the separation authority approval memorandum that directed the applicants discharge from the ARNG and as a Reserve of the Army under the provisions of paragraph 6-35d(5), National Guard Regulation (NGR) 600-200 and paragraph 7-4, Army Regulation 138-178, by reason of fraudulent enlistment with a general, under honorable conditions discharge (GD) and an RE-4 code. The record also contains a National Guard Bureau (NGB) Form 22 (Report of Separation and Record of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005792
His record shows that during this enlistment, the applicant served in the RVN from 6 June 1966 through 8 January 1968. The Army Discharge Review Board adopted the policy that a clemency discharge would be considered by a board in its deliberations, but that the discharge per se did not automatically require relief be granted. The evidence of record confirms the applicant was terminated from the reconciliation service program based on his failure to complete the required alternate service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005794
The applicant provides: * a letter from the Department of the Air Force, Review Boards Office, dated 9 May 2011 * a memorandum for the Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Liaison Officer (PEBLO), dated 7 July 2004 * a DA Form 3349 (Physical Profile), dated 7 July 2004 * a memorandum from the Behavioral Health Clinic, U.S. Army Medical Department Activity, Fort Stewart, GA, dated 23 July 2004 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The memorandum he provided for the PEBLO, dated 7 July 2004, Subject:...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005797
On 27 April 2005, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 14-12c, by reason of misconduct commission of a serious offense. Army policy states that a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate for a Soldier discharged for patterns of misconduct; however, the discharge authority may direct...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005799
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 18 September 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120005799 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. It provides a brief, clear-cut record of active Army service at the time of release from active duty, retirement or discharge. Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular and Reserve Components Enlistment Program) states prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals will be assigned RE codes based on their service records or reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005804
A service member is considered to be retirement eligible if he or she has completed 20 years of active duty or 20 qualifying years of Reserve service. The available evidence and the advisory opinion support correcting her record to show she submitted a timely request to transfer her Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to her eligible family members prior to her retirement. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005806
The applicant contends the Board made its decision based on inaccurate information: * his eye examination was normal for his entrance examination and abnormal for his separation examination * he denies that he requested to be discharged from the military * he did not waive his right to have his case considered by a Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) * he did not concur with the Medical Evaluation Boards (MEBs) findings and recommendations * his medical condition did not exist prior to service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005812
Army Regulation 601-210 further states an applicant who successfully completed a degree-producing college program of 4 years duration and the college or university is listed in the AIPE and has been awarded a bachelor degree or higher may enlist at any time at pay grade SPC. Evidence of record indicates that shortly after he entered active duty, the applicant made several attempts to correct the pay grade error by presenting his official college transcripts to Army officials to ensure his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005816
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005822
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). Accordingly, he was honorably discharged in the pay grade of E-4 on 21 April 2000, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 9, due to alcohol rehabilitation failure. Pertinent Army regulations provide that prior to discharge or release from active duty individuals will be assigned RE codes, based on their service records or reason for discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005831
The applicant requests awarded of the Bronze Star Medal and the Philippine Presidential Unit Citation and correction of his record to reflect these awards. The applicant's military records are not available for review. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Bronze Star Medal based on award of the Combat Infantryman Badge, and b. adding to his WD AGO Form 53-55 the Bronze Star Medal and the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005834
Title 10, U.S. Code, Chapter 73, provides that a spouse loses status as an SBP beneficiary upon divorce; however, the means by which the divorced (former) spouse may receive a survivorship annuity are: (1) if the service member voluntarily elects to provide a former spouse annuity; (2) the election is made in order to comply with a court order; or (3) the election is made to comply with a voluntary written agreement related to a divorce action and that voluntary agreement is part of a court...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005837
The applicant requests correction of his Silver Star Certificate to show his name as "Nxxxxx Vxxxxxx-Rxxxx" (first name and last name) vice "Rxxxx N. The DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) he was issued for this period of service shows the Silver Star. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by issuing the applicant a Silver Star Certificate that shows his first name as "Nxxxxx" and his last name as...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005840
Although the applicant's record shows he accepted NJP for speeding, there is no evidence of record that shows this one indiscretion was a true reflection of his overall record of service. Therefore, it would be appropriate at this time to award him the first award of the Army Good Conduct Medal for the period 29 June 1967 through 27 June 1969 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005842
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. The evidence of record shows he served honorably from 20 February 1968 through 24 September 1969. 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 Medal (1st Award) for exemplary...