ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006660
On 30 June 1986, the applicant consulted with legal counsel and after being advised of the basis of the contemplated trial by court-martial and the maximum permissible punishment under the UCMJ, the possible effects of a discharge under other than honorable conditions, and the rights and procedures available to him, he voluntarily requested discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006661
The applicant requests, in effect, that his 20 December 2011 DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) be corrected to show in block 12b (Separation Date this Period) that he was separated on 20 January 2012 and in block 12c (Net Active Service this Period) that he served 2 years, 6 months, and 22 days. The applicant states, in effect, that he was placed on the Temporary Disability Retired List (TDRL) on 20 January 2012 and served 2 years, 6 months, and 22 days of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006663
The evidence of record confirms the applicant was separated with a general discharge by reason of misconduct-abuse of illegal drugs on 4 June 1993. As such, the ADRB's upgrade action was based on equity considering the applicant's overall record of service and change to her narrative reason for separation based on current standards at the time. As a result, there is no evidence of error or injustice related to the applicant's separation processing.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006665
The FSM died on 12 July 1996 and based on their review of his military retired pay account, he declined participation in both the RSFPP and SBP. Based on this, there are no annuity entitlements payable to the applicant from the FSM's military retired pay account. If the applicant had requested an annuity within 6 years of the FSM's death, her claim would have been denied due to the FSM's declination of SBP coverage.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006666
In a letter to U.S. Army TACOM, dated 16 March 2012, he requested award of the PH, CIB, and BSM for his service during World War II. He served in MOS 055 from 5 November 1945 through 19 October 1946 with the 15th Constabulary Regiment. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * awarding him the PH for wounds received as a result of hostile action in Belgium on 26 November 1944 * adding to his DD Forms 214 ending...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006668
He also states he was awarded the: * Army Good Conduct Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Korean Service Medal * Korea Defense Service Medal * Korean War Commemorative Medal * Combat Infantryman Badge 4. The available evidence does not show he completed a qualifying period of service in Korea on or after 28 July 1954 for award of the Korea Defense Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a....
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006669
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) ending 22 February 2012 to show: a. award of the: * Bronze Star Medal (2nd Award) * Combat Infantryman Badge * U.S. Army Excellence in Competition Badge, Bronze, Pistol b. completion of the: * Military Transition Team Training, 8 weeks in March 2008 * CREW Master Gunner Course, 2 weeks in August 2010 * Iraq Theater of Operations Counter Radio-Contra Improvised Explosive Device...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006671
He requests a DD Form 214 for each enlistment period that he completed. b. Paragraph 2-1 (Preparing the DD Form 214) states a DD Form 214 will not be prepared for enlisted Soldiers discharged for immediate reenlistment in the RA. The evidence of record shows that a DD Form 214 will not be prepared for enlisted Soldiers discharged for immediate reenlistment in the RA.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006673
The applicant provides a DD Form 214. It is evident that errors were made in the preparation of his DD Form 214 in that the incorrect date of entry on active duty and an incorrect SSN were recorded. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the correct date of entry on active duty and the correct SSN.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006674
Her retiree account statement is not available for review; however, without her spouse's signature in item 32a of her DD Form 2656, indicating his concurrence with her decision to decline participation in the SBP, her SBP election would automatically default to spouse-only coverage by law. By law, since her spouse did not acknowledge his concurrence of her election not to participate in the SBP prior to her effective date of retirement, it is proper that her SBP election defaulted to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006676
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 Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). An AGPZ Form 738 (Record of Army Decorations Board Action), dated 3 December 1970, shows he was recommended for award of the MSM for the period from 8 July 1968 to 8 February 1971. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006677
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicants request that his WD AGO Form 53-55 be corrected to document the fact he was wounded in action and to show award of the PH has been carefully considered. The applicants WD AGO Form 53-55 contains the entry None in item 34, which indicates he was not wounded in action while on active duty, and the OTSG Hospital Admission Card shows that during his hospitalization in the ETO, he was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006679
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 Purple Heart and the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) with "V" Device. Therefore, his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show these unit awards. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal, and b. adding to his DD Form...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006680
On 13 October 1971, he acknowledged that he had been advised by counsel of the contemplated action to separate him in accordance with Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct (Fraudulent Entry, Conviction by Civil Court, and Absence without Leave or Desertion)) by reason of conviction by a civil court. There is no evidence he applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. The evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006681
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show: * his foreign service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) * the awards he is entitled to for his service in OIF 2. The Iraq Campaign Medal period of eligibility is on or after 19 March 2003 to 31 December 2011. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * deleting the entry in Item 12f of his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006690
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 support of Operation Desert Shield. On 29 April 1988, the applicant was assigned for duty as a respiration specialist at the U.S. Army Medical Activity (USA MEDDAC), Fort Bragg.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006693
She states, in effect, the following is a chronological account of the events that transpired during the time she was charged: a. while she was serving in military occupational specialty 75C (Personnel Management Specialist) in the Levy Section at Fort Hood, TX, a Soldier asked if his orders could be amended or deleted. She was sentenced to be discharged from the service with a BCD. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of her...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006694
The applicant's military service records do not contain a DA Form 348-1-R (Equipment Operator's Qualification Record). They also do not contain any orders or other evidence that shows he was awarded the Driver and Mechanic Badge. The applicant contends he should be awarded the Driver and Mechanic Badge with Wheeled Component Bar because he completed driver's training and was a driver in basic training, AIT, at Fort Bliss, and as a military police officer and in field assignments.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006699
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show he was discharged from the Special Forces instead of the Regular Army (RA). The applicant provides his DD Form 214 and an Honorable Discharge Certificate. His record of assignment to a training or an operational Special Forces unit is not listed on the DD Form 214 unless his last unit of assignment at the time the DD Form 214 is submitted is a Special Forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006701
The applicant requests, in effect, correction to his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge), for the period ending 28 September 1968, to show the: * Combat Service Commemorative Medal * Overseas Service Ribbon * Defense Meritorious Service Medal * Joint Service Commendation Medal * American Campaign Medal * Cold War Commemorative Victory Medal * Foreign Expeditionary Commemorative Medal * Vietnam Defense Commemorative Medal * Honorable Service...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006702
The applicant requests award of the Purple Heart, Crew Chief Wings, Air Medals, and any unit awards to which he is authorized. However, there is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence that shows he met the minimum criteria for award of the either the Air Medal or the Aircraft Crew Member Badge. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from his DD Form 214 the Vietnam Service Medal...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006703
On 7 May 1963, his commander recommended he be discharged from the service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-206 (Personnel Separations Discharge Misconduct), paragraph 22a, with an undesirable discharge (UD) for a civil conviction. Army Regulation 635-200 sets forth the basic authority for the separation of enlisted personnel. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120006703 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006704
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any) 2. On 21 October 1977, the separation authority approved the applicants request for discharge and directed he receive an under other than honorable conditions discharge. _______ _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 | 20120006705
The applicant requests correction of the following documents to show award of the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB): * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) for the period ending 15 July 1982 * Permanent Orders Number 15-2, Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized) and Fort Stewart, Fort Stewart, GA, dated 6 February 1981 2. Although the applicant believes Permanent Orders 15-2 awarded him the Expert Field Medical Badge and it should have awarded him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006707
THE APPLICANT'S REQUEST, STATEMENT, AND EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provided a self-authored statement in which he states at the time of his enlistment, his recruiter, SSG J____B___, told him not to say anything about his medical history. On 14 April 1988, the separation authority approved the applicant's request for discharge under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 10 and directed a UOTHC discharge.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006708
The Vietnam Service Medal is awarded to all members of the Armed Forces of the United States for qualifying service in Vietnam after 3 July 1965 through 28 March 1973. The applicant's service in Korea from August 1965 to September 1966 does not entitle him to the Korean Service Medal as this medal is awarded for qualifying service in the theater of operations between 27 June 1950 and 27 July 1954; however, this period of service entitles him to award of the Korea Defense Service Medal and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006709
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-71-XXXX" instead of "XXX-17-XXXX." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record shows the applicant's SSN as "XXX-71-XXXX" at the time of enlistment and throughout his records. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006711
The applicant requests correction of his records as follows: * Correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show the Army Good Conduct Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon, and any other awards and unit citations * Removal of two DA Forms 2627-1 (Record of Proceedings Under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)) from his records 2. Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Military Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006714
On 15 April 1976, after consulting with counsel, the applicant submitted a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Personnel), chapter 10. Therefore, the applicant's record of service is insufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable or a general discharge. _______ _ ___X____ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006720
NJP may be imposed to correct, educate, and reform offenders who the imposing commander determines cannot benefit from less stringent measures; to preserve a Soldiers record of service from unnecessary stigma by record of court-martial conviction; and to further military efficiency by disposing of minor offenses in a manner requiring less time and personnel than trial by court-martial: a. Paragraph 3-6 addresses the filing of an NJP and provides, in pertinent part, that a commanders...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006722
The applicant's military record shows she enlisted in the Regular Army in pay grade E-1 on 11 August 2005. On 23 April 2009, the appropriate authority approved the applicant's discharge for other designated physical or mental conditions with an honorable character of service and stated the applicant would not be processed through the MEB/physical disability processing system. Therefore, the evidence of record shows there was turbulence in her service which caused her to be reduced from E-4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006724
Subsequent orders issued to correct the initial orders are either in error or were not placed in his personnel record. Orders R118-01, dated 28 April 1999, show Orders 256-26 (dated 13 September 1997) were amended to show he was assigned to the USAR Control Group (Retired Reserve). Evidence shows on 21 June 1997, having completed 15 years of qualifying service for retired pay, the applicant applied for early qualification for retired pay and transfer to the Retired Reserve due to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006726
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows the: * Combat Infantryman Badge * Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device (1960) * Army Commendation Medal * National Defense Service Medal * Vietnam Service Medal 7. With respect to the "V" Device, the evidence of record shows he was awarded the Army Commendation Medal for service, not for heroism. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. deleting from...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006727
However, his DD Form 214 shows he was administratively discharged on 2 July 1970 under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-212 (Personnel Separations Discharge Frequent Incidents of a Discreditable Nature). b. Paragraph 3-7b states a general discharge is a separation from the Army under honorable conditions. Army Regulation 15-185 (Army Board for Correction of Military Records) sets forth the policy and procedures for the ABCMR.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006729
c. Under the previous promotion procedure, the administrative process was very efficient and ARNG WO promotions were granted Federal recognition as of the date of the Federal Recognition Board (FRB). He was appointed as a Reserve WO in the ARNGUS and extended Federal recognition as a warrant officer one (WO1)/pay grade W-1 in the SDARNG effective 28 October 2009. The delay in the applicant's promotion resulted from a statutory change in the procedures for the promotion of WO's that was...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006736
This form shows he elected not to participate in SBP. The applicant also provides a Retiree Account Statement, dated 1 May 2012, wherein it shows he began receiving retired pay on 27 March 2012, and effective 1 May 2012 he was paying $69.64 per month in SBP premiums. As he elected Option C coverage at the time he received his Twenty Year Letter, he was not entitled to change his RCSBP election at the time he turned age 60.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006737
Army Regulation 600-8-22 (Military Awards) states the AGCM is awarded to individuals who distinguish themselves by their conduct, efficiency, and fidelity during a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. Army Regulation 600-8-22 states 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. As a result, the Board recommends that all...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006738
The applicant's complete military records are not available for review. There is no evidence of record available and he provided insufficient evidence to show he was promoted and/or served as a staff sergeant during his period of active duty. _______ _ __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 | 20120006740
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). 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. Although the applicant remained a member of the ARARNG until 9 March 1981 and a member of the USAR Control Group (Annual Training) until 21 September 1984, his record is void of any evidence and he has not provided any...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006741
The applicant requests removal of his summary court-martial from his official military personnel file (OMPF) or transfer to the restricted section of his OMPF. The applicant provides two statements of support. In this regard, the OMPF serves to maintain an unbroken, historical record of a Soldier's service, conduct, duty performance, evaluation periods, and any corrections to other parts of the OMPF.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006742
Section II (Eligibility), paragraph 7 (NPS Critical Skill Bonus (50/20/30 Payment)), the entry, "I am enlisting into a Critical [Unit Identification Code]/Skill 88M (per SRIP [Selected Reserve Incentive Program] policy) to serve no less than 6 years in a paid drill status for $10,000.00." National Guard Regulation 600-7 (Selective Reserve Incentive Programs), paragraph 2-5, provides that enlistment bonus contracts are valid only with bonus control numbers which will be issued from the State...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006743
He understood that if he declined promotion while on active duty, once he completed the course requirements, his DOR would be back dated to the original date of promotion on active duty in accordance with National Guard Regulation 600-101 (Warrant Officers Federal Recognition and Related Personnel Actions) to keep him on track with his peers. He provides * Declination of Promotion memoranda * 2006 CW3 promotion orders * Revocation of CW3 promotion orders * DD Form 214 (Certificate of...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006745
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to show his service in Kosovo in 2000, and his last duty assignment as Company B, 2nd Battalion, 187th Infantry. There is no available evidence in the applicant's records showing he served in Kosovo. The applicant's REFRAD orders show the same unit as shown in item 8a of his DD Form 214.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006746
The applicant requests correction of his date of discharge from the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR). The applicant states: * he enlisted in the Regular Army for 4 years on 14 May 1998 * after completing his active service obligation, he received an honorable discharge certificate on 13 May 2002 * he was retained in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) for another 4 years until 24 March 2006, the conclusion of his 8-year obligation * he received an Honorable Discharge Certificate dated 3 October...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006747
In his request for discharge, he acknowledged he understood if the discharge request were approved, he might be discharged under other than honorable conditions and be furnished an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions Discharge Certificate. There is no evidence the applicant applied to the Army Discharge Review Board for an upgrade of his discharge within its 15-year statute of limitations. __________X______________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006750
The applicant's DD Form 214 for the period ending on 18 February 1972 shows: a. he had reenlisted on 20 February 1969 for 3 years; b. he had attained the rank of specialist five, E5; c. his specialty number and title at the time of REFRAD was 44C2O (Welder); d. he did not have any insurance in force. The applicant contends that his DD Forms 214 do not complement each other and they fail to show his correct: * dates of service * MOSs * period of service in the FRG * promotion status *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006752
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 his social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-X9XX," instead of "XXX-XX-X5XX." The regulation states the purpose of the separation document is to provide the individual with documentary evidence of his or her military service at the time of release from active duty,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006753
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his military record to show he served in Haiti in support of Operation Uphold Democracy. The DD Form 214 the applicant was issued at the time of his REFRAD shows: a. he entered active duty on 3 June 1992; b. he was awarded: * Army Lapel Button * National Defense Service Medal * Army Service Ribbon * Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar c. he...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006757
It further shows in: * Item 38 (Record of Assignments) that during his RVN tour, he served with Battery A, 1st Battalion, 77th Artillery Detachment, performing duties in MOS 13A as a field artillery crewman * Item 38 he received all excellent conduct and efficiency ratings throughout his military service * Item 40 (Wounds) an entry showing he was wounded in action in the RVN on 18 June 1969 * item 41 (Awards and Decorations) award of the: * Bronze Star Medal * Purple Heart * Air Medal *...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006760
The applicant requests that the Report of Casualty (DD Form 1300) pertaining to her deceased husband, a former service member (FSM), be changed to reflect that his status in block 4g was Active Duty Training (ADT) instead of Inactive Duty for Training (IDT). 2. However, in 2012 she was notified by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) that an audit of SBP benefits revealed that she had been improperly paid SBP benefits to which she was not entitled because the FSM was in an...