ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005845
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by adding to his DD Form 214 the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-1). __________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005846
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant states he was living in Alabama at the time of his enlistment in the Army. By law and regulation, the HOR is the place recorded as the home of the individual at the time of their enlistment or induction, and there is no authority to change the HOR officially recorded at the time of entry into military service.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005855
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). This provision of law also allows the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) to excuse an applicant's 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. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005868
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests transfer of his educational benefits under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill to his children. The policy states that those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are, by law, not eligible to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits because their last day of duty will be 31 July 2009 and they will transfer to the Retired List on 1...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005875
The applicant states that he received an honorable discharge for his first enlistment in the Army. The applicant contends that his bad conduct discharge should be upgraded because he endured prejudice and racial slurs while in the Army, there was injustice in his case, he has been a good citizen since his discharge, and he is in need of veterans' benefits. There is no evidence of record, and the applicant provides insufficient evidence, that shows he endured prejudice during his military...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005882
He was 23 years old at the time of his discharge. Although an honorable or general discharge is authorized, a discharge under other than honorable conditions is normally considered appropriate. The records show the applicant was almost 22 years old at the time he was involuntarily ordered to active duty and 23 years old at the time of his discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005883
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 11 October 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120005883 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. On 12 July 2011, the applicant 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 5-8, for his failure to maintain a Family Care Plan. The evidence of record shows he was separated under the provisions of Army Regulation...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005898
Because this regulatory degree requirement did not provide an exception for officers who were appointed to the rank of CPT before 1 October 1995, it failed to implement the baccalaureate degree exception that is required by Title 10, USC, section 12205(b)4. c. The SSB recommended him for promotion to MAJ and informed him that he had one of the following options depending on his current status: * if he had been discharged or retired, he could request voidance of the discharge or retirement...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005900
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 10 May 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120005900 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests transfer of summary court-martial (SCM) documents from the performance to the restricted section of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). The evidence of record shows the applicant was considered for promotion (below the zone) by the FY12 SFC Promotion Board.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005901
e. Since a vacant position was not available he had to choose between: (1) ending his mobilization and transferring to the IRR where he would be a fully inactive Soldier without a position, thereby revoking his promotion; or (2) transferring as directed to the IRR and continuing his ADOS tour with no negative consequences to his promotion as advised by USAR G-1. Headquarters, 81st RSC, Orders 12-006-00030, dated 6 January 2012, show his promotion to SGM was revoked. As a result, the Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005905
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. The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. Although he acknowledged he was contracting to serve 3 or more years in the Selected Reserve on his DA Form 5261-4-R, his enlistment contract shows he enlisted in the ARNG on 4 February 1994 for a period of 2 years, 9 months, and 5 days.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005907
The applicant states: * he was individually recognized in October 2009 by award of the Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary heroism on 26 March 1970 in Vietnam * in accordance with all applicable regulations, directives, codes, and the Institute of Heraldry, the Presidential Unit Citation is equivalent to the Distinguished Service Cross * the Presidential Unit Citation is considered an individual award for those who actually participated in the cited action "credited by the Secretary...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005908
On 16 April 1986, the applicant's immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him in accordance with chapter 14 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) by reason of conviction by a civil court. On 27 May 1986, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under other than honorable conditions under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 for misconduct by reason of a civil conviction. A discharge under other than honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005911
The record does contain a properly-constituted DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) which shows he was discharged under other than honorable conditions on 21 November 1973 for the good of the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, states...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005914
The applicant requests removal of a summary court-martial that he received in 1967 from his Army records. The available records do not contain a DD Form 2329 (Record of Trial by Summary Court-Martial). ________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 | 20120005920
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 38 (Record of Assignments) assignments in the 25th Infantry Division and the 720th Military Police Battalion between 13 September 1970 and 29 August 1971 when he returned to the United States for separation and transfer to the U.S. Army Reserve as a specialist four (pay grade E-4); b. item 41 (Awards and Decorations) the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005924
The applicant requests: a. upgrade of his general discharge to honorable; and b. correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show 5 days of inactive service instead of 14 days. On 7 April 1978, he was notified by his commander of the contemplated separation action for failing to maintain acceptable standards for retention under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), paragraph 5-37 (Expeditious Discharge Program). ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005927
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. c. The Global War on Terrorism Service Medal is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have participated in the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005932
His DD Form 214 also shows he served in Vietnam from 22 April 1969 through 5 April 1970; however, it does not show award of the Purple Heart. There are no medical records in his official military personnel file that show he was wounded as a result of hostile action in Vietnam. Regrettably, there is no corroborating evidence in the applicant's record and he provided insufficient evidence to show he was wounded as a result of hostile action.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005933
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant provides his DA Form 24 (Service Record) and DD Form 214. With respect to the Army Good Conduct Medal, the evidence of record shows the applicant received "good" efficiency and conduct ratings during training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO in 1958.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005934
He states that he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal upon retirement but the award is not listed on his DD Form 214. His record is void of any orders showing he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. The applicant contends his record should be corrected to show award of the Meritorious Service Medal.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005935
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show his foreign service as 3 years and 3 months vice 2 years and 3 months. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) prescribes the policies and procedures for correction of military records by the Secretary of the Army, acting through the ABCMR. ___________X__________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005936
The applicant's DA Form 20 shows he was wounded in action on 12 April 1967 and was awarded the Purple Heart by Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, General Orders Number 36. Therefore, there is sufficient evidence to correct his DD Form 214 to show award of the Purple Heart. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting the Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze service star from his DD Form 214; and b....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005939
However, his records contain a duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged in the rank/grade of private/E-1 on 10 March 1977 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Enlisted Personnel Separations), chapter 10, in lieu of a court-martial with an under other than honorable conditions character of service. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. However, his record contains a duly-constituted DD Form 214 that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005943
A separation will be described as entry-level with service uncharacterized if processing is initiated while a Soldier is in entry-level status, except when characterization under other than honorable conditions is authorized under the reason for separation and is warranted by the circumstances of the case; when Headquarters, Department of the Army, on a case-by-case basis, determines that characterization of service as honorable is clearly warranted by the presence of unusual circumstances...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005944
The applicant's DD Form 214 shows he was inducted into the Army of the United States on 9 December 1952 and he entered active duty on that date in Detroit, MI. There is no evidence in his available record and the applicant did not provide any evidence that shows he was awarded the Purple Heart. Notwithstanding the applicant's sincerity, in the absence of documentation that conclusively shows he was wounded or injured as a result of enemy action, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005952
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) (also known as the Vietnam Campaign Medal) was awarded by the Government of Vietnam to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam during the period 1 March 1961 through 28 March 1973. 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 | 20120005955
His commander stated it was imperative that he return to Germany because of the bad checks and if he did not return by 8 December 1984, he would be considered absent without leave (AWOL). There is no indication he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of limitations. _______ _ __x_____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for Correction of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005959
The applicant's military record is not available to the Board for review. The evidence of record shows the applicant served during a qualifying period for award of the NDSM. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the Purple Heart for being wounded in action in Korea on 6 April 1953 * adding to his DD Form 214 the: * PH * KSM with one bronze service star * ROKWSM * NDSM *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005962
However, his record contains a duly-constituted DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 2 June 1981 under the provisions of chapter 10 of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations) in lieu of a court-martial with a character of service of UOTHC. Records show the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within the board's 15-year statute of limitations and was denied relief. Further, the applicant's discharge accurately reflects his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005969
His records contain a DA Form 3027 (U.S. Army Request for National Agency Check), dated 20 January 1967, that shows his SSN with the last two digits as "64." His record contains several orders, personnel, and legal documents that show only his service number and not his SSN. His record also contains several orders, personnel, and legal documents that show his SSN with the last two digits as "64."
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005979
The applicant states: * his service dates in the Republic of Vietnam should be 23 February 1967 through 5 March 1968 * the period shown on his DD Form 214 conflicts with his dates of service in Germany * he enlisted in October 1962, took an early discharge in December 1963, and reenlisted for 6 years * he served in the Republic of Vietnam from 23 February 1967 through 5 March 1968 * he should have left Vietnam in February 1968; however, his departure was delayed because of the Tet...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005981
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his: * service in Kosovo * Army Commendation Medal * Army Achievement Medal * track and wheel badges * completion of the Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC) 2. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005990
On 30 June 1977, the separation authority approved the applicant's voluntary request for discharge and directed the issuance of an under other than honorable conditions discharge. Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 3-7b, provides that a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. _____________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 | 20120005993
The FSM's military records are not available for review. However, his DD Form 214 indicates his service was characterized as undesirable and shows in: a. item 6 (Effective Date of Separation), he was discharged on 27 July 1951; b. item 8 (Reason and Authority for Separation), his separation authority was Army Regulation 615-366 (Enlisted Personnel Discharge), section IV, by reason of misconduct conviction by civil court and the entry "3rd Ind, Headquarters TIC 17 Jul 51"; c. item 22 (Net...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120005994
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 Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle, Machine Gun, and Pistol Bars. The evidence of record show the applicant qualified for the Republic of Vietnam 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: a. deleting the following...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006000
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show the Distinguished Unit Citation (now known as the Presidential Unit Citation). The applicant's complete 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 adding the following awards to the applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending 14 August 1951: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006003
The applicant requests correction of her deceased husband's WD AGO Form 53-55 (Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge), a former service member (FSM), to show his year of birth as "1922" instead of "1923." The applicant's contention that the FSM's WD AGO Form 53-55 should be corrected to change his year of birth from "1923" to "1922" was carefully considered. Although the FSM's year of birth appears as "1923" on the WD AGO Form 53-55 issued to him at the time of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006010
Unit orders, dated 8 August 1968, show he was appointed to the temporary grade of acting sergeant/E-5 by his company commander. Since there is no evidence of record which shows he was recommended for promotion to E-5 by a promotion selection board and placed on a recommended promotion list prior to his release from active duty on 18 September 1968, there is insufficient evidence on which to grant his request to change his rank to E-5 on his DD Form 214. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006016
The applicant requests: * removal of a general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR) from his U.S. Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as official military personnel file (OMPF)) * in the alternative, transfer of the GOMOR from the performance section to the restricted section of his AMHRR * a personal appearance * reimbursement of the money that was recouped from him ($9,112.00) 2. He states: * he was reprimanded for submitting fraudulent rental receipts and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006022
It states the percentage assigned to a medical defect or condition is the disability rating. A rating is not assigned until the PEB determines the Soldier is physically unfit for duty. The evidence of record confirms he was properly processed through the PDES, found unfit for duty, and assigned a 20 percent disability rating based on VASRD guidelines.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006023
The applicant states, in effect, that he was selected for promotion to the rank of colonel by the Fiscal Year 2009 Colonel Reserve Component (RC) Selection Board. In March 2010, the HRC initiated action to remove the applicant from the promotion selection list based on the fact that he was on the ADL since 2007 and was erroneously considered by the FY2009 Colonel Army Promotion Selection Board when he was not on the Reserve Active Status List (RASL). Title 10, U.S. Code, section 14004...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006025
On 19 April 1979, he was confined at Fort Bragg and returned to duty on 20 April 1979. General Court-Martial Order Number 15 issued by Headquarters, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg, dated 23 April 1979, ordered the execution of his bad conduct discharge after the completion of all required post-trial and appellate reviews. The evidence of record shows he was almost 20 years of age at the time of his offenses; however, there is no evidence that indicates he was any less mature than...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006032
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 third digit of his social security number (SSN) as "3" instead of "1." He provides: * social security card * DD Form 214 * U.S. Army Administration Center (USAAC) Form 170 (Army Reserve Personnel Data Review) * discharge orders from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006034
The applicant states that just prior to separation he received an Article 15 that reduced him from specialist four (SP4)/pay grade E-4 to private first class (PFC)/pay grade E-3, but the reduction action was suspended for 30 days. The applicant's military personnel records do not contain any evidence that shows he was promoted to SP4/E-4 subsequent to 13 November 1972. The applicant contends that his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show he was separated from active duty in the rank and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006038
The applicant requests: * removal of the last charge on the continuation sheet of the DA Form 2627 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) from his records * addition of the DA Form 2823 (Sworn statement), dated 27 March 2009, from Captain (CPT) M____ A. B____ that proved the above charge was untrue 2. The applicant states: * he received an Article 15 on 27 March 2009 for various infractions * the imposing officer, Major General (MG) W____ B. G____,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006040
She provides: * DD Form 2366 (MGIB Basic Enrollment) * DA Form 3286 (Statement for Enlistment U.S. Army Enlistment Program U.S. Army Delayed Enlistment/Entry Program (DEP) (Annex A)) CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. This document shows she enlisted under the provisions of Army Regulation 601-210 (Regular Army and Army Reserve Enlistment Program) for Program 9A, U.S. Army Training Enlistment Program (UNCM), Option 03. The available evidence shows she signed a DD Form 2366 in which she...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006044
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 October 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120006044 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides a copy of his DD Form 214 in support of his request. The evidence of record shows that RE codes are not applicable to Reserve Component Soldiers being separated from active duty, except those separated for cause.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006051
The applicant requests correction of his DD Forms 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) dated 5 April 1962 and 5 April 1966 to show his correct Social Security Account Number (SSAN). The applicant provides copies of: * Social Security Card * DD Form 214, dated 5 April 1966 * DD Form 214, dated 5 April 1962 * DD Form 214, dated 25 June 1952 CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. His service number is shown on every document contained in his Army Military Human...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006052
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 4 October 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120006052 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. An AGO Form 0388 (Statement of Service Enlisted Personnel Retirement) shows the applicant was inducted into the Army of the United States on 19 June 1945. A review of the applicant's military records shows his DOB as 25 March XXXX throughout his military career.