ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006363
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show the Army Achievement Medal (AAM). Evidence shows he was awarded the AAM for meritorious service during the period 28 July 1990 to 5 December 1993 but the award is not listed on his DD Form 214. _______ _ 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 | 20120006367
On 15 December 1976, he was notified of his pending separation for failure to maintain acceptable standards for retention under the Expeditious Discharge Program under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 5-37. There is no evidence in the available records that shows the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. As a result, his record of service did not meet the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006368
The evidence of record shows that General Orders Number 980 were published on 5 February 1969, awarding the applicant the Army Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) with "V" Device. He is also authorized the following awards and correction on his DD Form 214 to show these awards: * Air Medal * Army Good Conduct Medal (First Award) * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * One silver service star affixed to his already-awarded Vietnam Service Medal BOARD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006375
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the fourth and fifth digits of his social security number (SSN) as "88" instead of "55." The Board determined the evidence presented is sufficient to warrant a recommendation for relief. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the fourth and fifth digits of his SSN on his DD...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006377
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. His record then shows the following: * absent without leave (AWOL) from Fort Jackson during the period 17 October 1978 through 27 November 1978 * returned to military control (RMC) at Fort Meade, MD on 28 November 1978 * transferred to the U.S. Army Personnel Control Facility (PCF), Fort Dix, NJ on 4 December 1978 * AWOL during the period 4 December 1978 through 17 March 1979 * RMC at Fort Dix on 18 March 1979 * AWOL during the period 5...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006378
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). As for his SSN, the evidence of record shows the SSN of "XXX-X4-XXXX" was used when he enlisted in the RA in January 1976 and when he was discharged in October 1976. Therefore, there is an insufficient basis for amending his SSN on his military records.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006381
On 21 March 1973, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 for misconduct and directed the issuance of an Undesirable Discharge Certificate. The applicant was accordingly discharged on 28 March 1973. Furthermore, Army Regulation 635-206, paragraph 33 provided that members convicted by civil authorities would be considered for separation.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006383
His DD Form 214 shows he was awarded or authorized the Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar (M-14) and the Vietnam Service Medal. With respect to the issuance of medals, the ABCMR corrects records; it does not issue medals or badges. The Board further determined that the evidence presented is insufficient to warrant a potion of the requested relief.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006385
The applicant's Enlisted Record Brief, dated 17 February 2006, shows in section I (Assignment Information), Overseas/Deployment Combat Duty: * Nicaragua - 25 November 1998 to 27 February 1999 * Korea - 13 October 1995 to 18 November 1996 * Haiti - 22 September to 17 October 1994 * Kuwait - 6 June to 12 September 1991 * Germany - 12 January 1989 to 22 March 1992 5. It also shows in: a. item 12 (Record of Service), block f (Foreign Service): "0004 years, 07 months, and 17 days"; and b. item...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006399
The applicant had more than 22 years of service upon her transfer to the Retired Reserve, so she was eligible to transfer to either spouse or children (if she completed the request before leaving military service). c. a Soldier may only transfer benefits to eligible family members. Those who retired on or after 1 August 2009, by law, were eligible to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits providing he or she requested to transfer TEB prior to the day of retirement or transfer to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006402
The advisory official stated that after careful review of this case, it was their opinion that the applicant, a mobilized Reservist with a dependent, would be authorized BAH at the with-dependent rate based on his duty station of Fort Stewart, GA, at the time he was called to active duty. The regulation states, in pertinent part, that a Soldier's debts to the U.S. Army may be remitted or canceled in cases arising from payments made in error to a Soldier, payments made in excess of an...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006405
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * his service in Iraq * an award for his service in Iraq * the Army Achievement Medal (AAM) he received for his service in Korea 2. e. The Korea Defense Service Medal (KDSM) is authorized for award to members of the Armed Forces of the United States who have served on active duty in support of the defense of the Republic of Korea. The evidence of record shows he completed a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006406
On 12 August 2010, he was counseled that he was being considered for separation under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12c (Commission of a serious offense). Table 2-3 shows SPD code "JKK" is applicable to Soldiers discharged under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2). The Army Board for Correction of Military Records does not grant requests to change a correct entry on a DD Form 214 solely...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006408
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 20 September 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120006408 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. He states his Officer Record Brief (ORB) shows the actual dates of his deployment. The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and ORB.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006409
His record does not specify the date he was awarded MOS 55R; however, his Enlisted Record Brief (ERB) shows, on 13 June 1989, he was assigned to a unit in duty MOS (DMOS) 55R. The evidence of record does not support the applicant's request for correction of the period of service shown in item 11 of his DD Form 214. Therefore, item 11 of his DD Form 214 correctly shows he held MOS 89B for 21 years and 8 months.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006410
The applicant requests promotion reconsideration as an exception to policy to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5) by a Special Selection Board (SSB) for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2009, 2010, and 2011 CW5 Promotion Selection Boards. On 22 January 2012, the applicant submitted a request for reconsideration for promotion to CW5 by the FY2010 and FY2011 Promotion Selection Boards based on an error on his complete-the-record Officer Evaluation Report (OER). He continues by stating that it...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006412
The applicant requests award of the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) and correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show this badge. The applicant provides copies of: * DD Form 149 (Application for Correction of Military Record), dated 13 July 2010 the applicant states this previous application was lost * DD Form 214 * Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Form 21-0781 (Statement in Support of Claim for Service Connection for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006414
The applicant requests his undesirable discharge (UD) be upgraded to a general discharge (GD). _______ _ __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 Proceedings (cont) AR20120006414 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120006414 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006428
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his records to show he elected to transfer his education benefits to his dependents under the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill. He states even after 20 years of service, an active duty service obligation (ADSO) of 2 years is required to be eligible to transfer benefits to dependents. However, there is no evidence of record and he provided no evidence which shows he transferred his Post 9/11 GI Bill...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006440
On 17 September 1991, the unit commander notified the applicant that action was being initiated to separate him under the provisions of paragraph 11-3a, Army Regulation 635-200, by reason of entry level performance and conduct. The applicant requested immediate discharge and elected not to submit statements in his own behalf at the time of his discharge processing. Absent any evidence of error or injustice in the discharge process, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support a...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006442
On 26 June 2007, his immediate commander notified him of his intent to initiate separation action against him for misconduct patterns of misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 14-12b. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged for a pattern of misconduct under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12b, with an under other than honorable conditions character of service. ...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006444
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to upgrade his general under honorable conditions character of service to honorable and change his narrative reason for separation to something more favorable. His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged in accordance with Army Regulation 635-200, paragraph 14-12c(2)(a), by reason of "misconduct abuse of illegal drugs" with a character of service of under honorable...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006449
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant, in effect, states: a. he believes his disability rating should have been higher than 20 percent (%) at the time of his discharge; b. his Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) individual disability ratings total over 100% and resulted in his combined service connection disability rating of 80%, backdating to August 1994, the date of his discharge; and c. his health is getting worse and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006453
Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents) at the time stated SPN code 260 was the code to be used for separation for Unsuitability, ineptitude. Army Regulation 601-210 (Active and Reserve Components Enlistment Program), in effect at the time, provided that prior to discharge or release from active duty, individuals would be assigned RE codes based on their service records or the reason for discharge. He has also failed to show through the evidence submitted or the evidence of record...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006463
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). He provided new evidence that will be considered by the Board. The record shows after completing three prior years of military service, the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 18 September 1953.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006465
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) to a fully honorable discharge. The applicant's records show he enlisted in the USAR for 6 years on 9 January 1968. It also states a general discharge is a separation from the United States Army under honorable conditions of an enlisted member whose military record is not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006468
The commander advised him of his right to: * be represented by counsel * submit statements in his own behalf * review documents to be presented to the separation authority * waive any of these rights * withdraw any waiver of rights at any time prior to the date the discharge authority directs or approves his discharge 11. On 23 December 1983, he was released from active duty by reason of failure to meet body fat standards under the provisions of chapter 13 of Army Regulation 635-200. Army...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006470
However, the DD Form 214 he was issued for this period of service confirms he was discharged on 9 January 1970, under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 Personnel Separations Discharge Unfitness and Unsuitability) by reason of unfitness (separation program number 28B), with an under other than honorable conditions characterization of service. There is no indication he petitioned the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within that board's 15-year statute of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006473
As he informed the Army Discharge Review Board (ADRB) in a personal appearance, the Army was supposed to conduct a Medical Evaluation Board (MEB) and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) simultaneously with the discharge process, but mistakenly only pursued the discharge. His command did not process his discharge in accordance with Army Regulation 600-8-24, paragraphs 1-24 and 4-3a. The record shows the Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary (Army Review Boards), the Secretary of the Army's...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006476
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SNN) as "XXX-XX-6227" vice "9XX-XX-4329." The evidence of record shows the applicant listed his SSN as "XXX-XX-6227" upon his enlistment in the RA. It also appears that the typed TIN was lined through when he received his social security card and the SSN "XXX-XX-6227" was recorded on his DD Form 4.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006478
U.S. Army Vietnam Regulation 672-1 provided guidelines for award of the Air Medal. There are no general orders available that show the applicant was awarded the Air Medal. 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: * Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device * Army Commendation Medal * Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citation * Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006481
Counsel requests: * removal of the general officer memorandum of reprimand (GOMOR), dated 7 May 2009, from his Army Military Human Resource Record (AMHRR) (formerly known as the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF)) * in the alterative, transfer of the GOMOR to the restricted section of his AMHRR * the applicant's promotion to captain (CPT) * the applicant's reinstatement on active duty * a personal appearance 2. Counsel states: * the allegations which served as the basis of the GOMOR...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006482
The applicant requests that his bad conduct discharge be upgraded to honorable. Accordingly, he was discharged on 14 October 1993 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel) as a result of court-martial with a bad conduct discharge. 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 | 20120006483
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 13 December 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120006483 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The policy further states the Secretaries of the Military Departments will provide active duty participants and members of the Reserve Components with qualifying active duty service individual pre-separation or release from active duty counseling on the benefits under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and document accordingly and maintain records for individuals who receive...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006485
The applicant did not technically satisfy the requirement to extend his reenlistment/extension within 30 (or 90) days of his transfer back into an active Reserve status, as indicated in the G-1 advisory opinion. However, he did extend his period of service beyond that required to satisfy the original SRIP incentive requirement and remains a member of the ARNG in good standing. Therefore, it would be appropriate to correct his record to show he did complete the necessary extension...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006486
His DD Form 4 (Enlistment Contract) identifies him by his service number; his SSN does not appear on this form. The evidence of record shows the applicant enlisted in the Regular Army on 23 April 1965, using his service number. __________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 | 20120006491
The applicant states he is authorized 2 campaign stars with the ACM because he was deployed during two campaigns. The DD Form 214 he was issued upon his REFRAD on 20 December 2011 contains an entry in item 18 confirming he was deployed to Afghanistan from 8 December 2010 to 5 November 2011. As a result, absent any evidence that the applicant served in a qualifying AOE for the ICM, there is an insufficient evidentiary basis to support awarding the ICM in lieu of the GWOTEM.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006492
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 12 June 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120006492 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests that the memorandum of disqualification for the Good Conduct Medal be moved to the restricted portion of his file. On 24 March 2011, the applicant requested transfer of the NJP and the Disqualification Statement for Award of the Good Conduct Medal to the restricted portion of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006493
The applicant provides the FSM's: * 1972 discharge orders * Notification of Eligibility for Retired Pay at Age 60 letter * Armed Forces Reserve Medal memorandum * Enlisted Qualitative Retention Board Recommendation for Retention/Non-retention memoranda * U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) Control Group (Retired) memorandum * Meritorious Service Medal orders and certificate * USAR Identification Card and Selected Service Registration Card * Dissolution of Marriage Judgment from Exxxxxxxx Rxxx, her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006494
The evidence of record also confirms the applicant completed a qualifying period of service in Korea for award of the KDSM. The NDSM is already recorded in the applicant's record and on his DD Form 214. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by awarding him the AGCM (1st Award) for his qualifying period of honorable active duty service from 24 September 1964 through 26 June 1967 and by adding the AGCM (1st Award)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006495
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). It appears that an administrative error occurred during the preparation of his DD Form 214. 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 DOB as it appears on his birth certificate.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006498
The applicant requests an upgrade of his undesirable discharge to an honorable or a general discharge. His record also contains a DD Form 214 that shows he was discharged on 8 November 1972 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 by reason of unfitness with an undesirable discharge. The characterization of service for this type of discharge was normally undesirable at the time the applicant was discharged.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006499
The applicant requests the following awards be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) with a separation date of 16 June 1983. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) governs operations of the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). Or, if the applicant has documentation confirming his award of the Multinational Force and Observers Medal, he may apply for reconsideration to add it to his DD Form 214 with...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006500
The applicant requests, in effect: * correction of his DA Form 1059 (Service School Academic Evaluation Report (AER)), dated 20 January 2004, to show that it is no longer considered a referred report * removal of the AER Referral Memorandum from the Chief of Evaluation and his rebuttal statement from his official military personnel file (OMPF) * promotion reconsideration to major (MAJ) by a Special Selection Board (SSB) under the Fiscal Year 2012 (FY12) criteria 2. The applicant states: *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006502
The applicant's complete military records are not available to the Board for review. However, his WD AGO Form 53-59 shows he was discharged on 4 May 1949 under the provisions of Army Regulation 615-368 (Enlisted Men Discharge Unfitness (Undesirable Habits and Traits of Character)) in the rank of private. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to upgrade his discharge to either an honorable or a general discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006503
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). On 17 April 1975, the applicant's immediate commander notified the applicant of his intent to initiate action to eliminate him from the Army under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 13, due to unfitness. _______ __x_ _______ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006506
The applicant's military records are not available for review. On 7 December 1954, he was convicted by a general court-martial of being AWOL from 16 June to 28 October 1954 and he was sentenced to be discharged with a BCD. Accordingly, his sentence was not disproportionate to the offenses for which he was convicted and he has failed to show sufficient evidence or reasons to warrant an upgrade of his discharge based on clemency.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006507
His DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) shows in: a. item 38 Record of Assignments) service in Vietnam with 5th Special Forces Group from 11 June 1970 to 28 February 1971. The applicant should be awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster for wounds sustained in action against the enemy on 28 November 1970. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. awarding him the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006509
The applicant requests correction of his records to show two awards of the Purple Heart. The applicant's military service records are not available in original form to the Board for review. A review of the applicant's available military service records failed to reveal any evidence he was awarded the Purple Heart.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006511
In a letter addressed to the applicant at his home of record/mailing address, dated 10 February 1988, the Chief, Records Service Division, U.S. Army Deserter Information Point, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, informed the applicant that available records indicated he was in a deserter status and eligible for a discharge in absentia. A review of the applicant's military service records failed to reveal any evidence that he returned to military control. Thus, the applicant's record of...