ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006765
b. Paragraph 6i states that officers who meet the qualification and who execute a 3-year CSRB contract and service agreement will be paid $20,000.00. c. The applicant signed a CSRB agreement with the Ohio ARNG on 2 November 2008 in critical AOC 19A. The issue is confusing because NGB says his agreement shows his bonus AOC as 19A and his command says his bonus AOC was 19B, but the CSRB contract does not list any AOC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006766
Military Personnel Message 99-100, dated 12 March 1999, authorized award of both the Armed Forces Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, as a one-time exception to Department of Defense and Service policy, for qualifying service in support of Operations Joint Endeavor and Joint Guard in the Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina. The evidence of record shows the applicant served during a qualifying period of service for award of the Armed Forces Service Medal and the Armed Forces...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006768
The applicant was serving in the pay grade of E-6 in the VAARNG when he was honorably discharged from the National Guard and the United States Army Reserve (USAR) on 12 November 2008 to accept an appointment as a warrant officer. On 17 May 2010 the National Guard Bureau (NGB) approved the applicants request for an extension of time to allow him to complete the WOBC. The approval specified that he would not be eligible for promotion until he completed the WOBC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006769
This official recommended granting the applicant administrative relief because the Post-9/11 GI Bill was implemented on 1 August 2009 and he was separated from active duty within 90 days of the program being implemented. The applicant had more than 20 years of service upon retirement, no additional service requirement, no evidence of any adverse action, and he would have been eligible to transfer the benefit to either his spouse or child if he had transferred the benefit before he left the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006770
The applicant requests correction of her records to show her name changed. The applicant requests correction of her records to show her name change. ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120006770 3 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1 ABCMR Record of Proceedings (cont) AR20120006770 2 ARMY BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS 1
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006771
His DA Form 2-1 (Personnel Qualification Record Part II) shows in: a. item 5 (Oversea Service), he served in the RVN from 6 April 1968 to 3 May 1969 and in Germany from 10 June 1969 to 25 April 1972; b. item 9 (Awards, Decorations and Campaigns), award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM), Army Aviator Badge, Parachutist Badge, RVN Campaign Medal (RVNCM) with Device (1960), Vietnam Service Medal (VSM), Presidential Unit Citation (PUC), RVN Gallantry Cross (RVNGC) with Gold Star,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006772
The applicant requests removal of his noncommissioned officer evaluation report (NCOER) for the period May 2004 through November 2004 from his file. The record does not show and the applicant has not provided any evidence that this NCOER was not the one he reviewed or that the alterations made were done after he reviewed the report. There is insufficient evidence to warrant a removal of the relief-for-cause NCOER.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006773
The evidence of record confirms the applicant enlisted in the LAARNG for 6 years on 17 December 2007. He enlisted for the SLRP incentive and his enlistment contract stipulated he would be entitled to payment of an appropriate amount of the SLRP. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army and State Army National Guard records of the individual concerned be corrected to show he: * was issued Annex L to the DD Form 4 for the SLRP with a valid MCN in connection with his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006774
The applicant requests, in effect, correction of the effective date of his current Registered Nurse Incentive Special Pay (RNISP) agreement from 18 April 2011 to 7 September 2011 and relief from a suspended debt in the amount of approximately $1,931.00. c. The current 4-year RNISP at $20,000.00 per year effective 18 April 2011, should be changed to have an effective date of 7 September 2011 and he be granted relief for the suspended debt of $1,931.00. The applicant requests, in effect,...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006775
He states per a synopsis of a "White Paper" submitted to the Department of the Army by the U.S. Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) G-3, the background and the discussion pertaining to prior service applicants not being allowed to receive an enlistment bonus for military occupational specialty (MOS) 35P resulted in a recommendation to allow prior service applicants to receive an ACASP incentive for enlistment of $20,000. f. The email indicated that in the "White Paper" it was recommended that...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006776
BOARD DATE: 9 October 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120006776 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant requests the Army Commendation Medal (ARCOM) be added to his DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from 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 | 20120006777
The applicant states he is qualified for PDMRA for his 2007 deployment and never received payment. Authorization for payment of PDMRA for Soldiers REFRAD between 19 January and 18 August 2007 expired on 28 October 2010, and there have never been any policy or legal authority to authorize payment for unused PDMRA for Soldiers REFRAD subsequent to 18 August 2007. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006778
On 14 February 1996, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge under the provisions of chapter 15 of Army Regulation 635-200 by reason of homosexual admission, and directed issuance of an entry level (uncharacterized) separation. Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) memorandum, dated 20 September 2011, Subject: Correction of Military Records Following Repeal of Section 654 of Title 10, United States Code, provides policy guidance for Service Discharge...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006779
The evidence of record shows the applicant was fully eligible to transfer his education benefits under the Post 9/11 GI Bill Transferability Program prior to his retirement. The advisory opinion points out: * many Soldiers who left the service during the first 90 days of the program were not fully aware of the requirement to transfer Post 9/11 benefits prior to leaving military service * the applicants last day in service was 24 September 2009 * he would have been eligible to transfer the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006783
In effect, she requests the records of her former husband, a retired service member (RSM), be corrected to show he elected SBP coverage for former spouse. The law allows a military retiree to elect SBP coverage for a former spouse provided the divorce occurred after retirement and the former spouse, was at one time, a spouse beneficiary under the plan. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by showing the applicant...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006784
The applicant requests an upgrade of his general discharge to honorable and a copy of his service personnel records. Army Regulation 635-200 (Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), paragraph 3-7a currently in effect, provides that an honorable discharge is a separation with honor and entitles the recipient to benefits provided by law. Although he contends he committed no crimes, the evidence shows his last enlistment included NJP three times, two special court-martial...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006788
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) * Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) Proceedings, dated 15 October 1997 (pages 1 and 2) * U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) discharge orders * U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) letter * two letters of support * Chronological Statements of Retirement Points CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows the applicant injured his Achilles tendons during pre-mobilization training. While...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006796
The applicant requests his Dental Additional Special Pay (DASP) date be changed from 1 October to 1 July of each year. The applicant states his DASP date should correspond with the date of entry on active duty. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: * Correcting the initial annual DASP agreement for the period 1 October 2010 - 30 September 2011 to reflect 7 July 2010 - 6 July 2011 * Correcting his subsequent...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006798
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 the applicant was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, which is not shown 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 Army Good Conduct Medal (1st Award)...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006799
On 22 June 2009, the DOD established the criteria for eligibility and transfer of unused education benefits to eligible family members. 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 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006800
The evidence of record shows the applicant appears to meet the criteria for the first award of the AGCM for his honorable period of active duty. Therefore, he should be awarded the AGCM (1st Award) for his honorable period of active Federal service from 18 August 2008 through 25 August 2009 and his DD Form 214 should be corrected 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. awarding him the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006801
His DD Form 214 shows he was discharged as a result of court-martial under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Enlisted Separations), chapter 3, with a bad conduct characterization of service. When authorized, it is issued to a Soldier whose military record is satisfactory but not sufficiently meritorious to warrant an honorable discharge. His conviction, confinement, and discharge were effected in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and his...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006802
On 8 November 1985, he was honorably released from active duty and transferred to the U.S. Army Reserve. 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, document accordingly, and maintain records for individuals who receive supplemental educational...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006803
The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he was REFRAD under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations Active Duty Enlisted Administrative Separations), chapter 4) by reason of completion of required active service. The SPD code of "LBK" is the correct code for RA Soldiers REFRAD for completion of required active service under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 4 who sign a Declination of Continued Service Statement (DCCS) or are ineligible...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006809
A Soldier must have at least 6 years of eligible service in order to transfer educational benefits to a spouse and at least 10 years of eligible service to transfer benefits to eligible children. If he transferred [benefits] on his last day of service, he would have been required to stay on active duty until 30 January 2013. e. A Soldier must have no adverse action flag and have an honorable discharge to transfer the benefits. On 22 June 2009, DOD established the criteria for eligibility...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006814
Army Regulation 672-5-1 (Awards), in effect at the time, provided that the Army Good Conduct Medal was awarded to individuals who completed a qualifying period of active duty enlisted service. General orders awarded the applicant the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in Vietnam during the period 1 October 1968 to 31 May 1969. 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...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006817
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his correct social security number (SSN) as "XXX-XX-XXX4" instead of "XXX-XX-XXX5." As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by: a. amending item 3 of his DD Form 214 by deleting the current entry and adding the SSN as it is...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006821
The applicant requests correction of his records to show he was medically retired. The applicant provides a Standard Form 88, dated 20 April 1973, wherein it shows he received a physical examination on that date for the purpose of enlistment in USAR. Although the applicant provides evidence that shows he received a "2" in the physical status hearing category during a physical examination on 27 August 1969, this form also shows he was found to be have no unfitting defects at that time and...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006826
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from the Armed Forces of the United States) to show award of the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM). Item 27 (Decorations, Medals, Badges, Commendations, Citations and Campaign Ribbons Authorized or Awarded) shows the applicant was awarded the KSM with two bronze service stars and the United Nations Service Medal. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006827
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 31 July 1969 to show his correct period of service in Vietnam. The DD Form 214 he was issued at the time shows he completed 2 years, 3 months, and 26 days of foreign service during the period covered by the DD Form 214, the last of which was in Korea. The evidence of record shows the applicant served in Vietnam from 25 September 1967...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006829
The applicant requests his social security number (SSN) be corrected on his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) with an effective date of 11 April 1968. Documents throughout his Military Personnel Records Jacket (MPRJ) identify him using his military service number. Army Regulation 635-5 (Separation Documents), in effect at the time, stated the SSN in item 3 of the DD Form 214 would be transcribed from the Soldier's DA Form 2139.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006831
He further states the aircraft commander and he were severely injured and medically evacuated to the 67th Evacuation Hospital at Pleiku and to the 61st Medical Battalion in Qui Nhon. The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) dated 16 October 1971 * DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) dated 30 September 1980 * Honorable Discharge Certificate * Self-authored memoir of the events that led to the...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006832
He provides the following: * Clinical Record Cover Sheets, dated 20 March and 1 April 1967 * Clinical/Health Record documentation * Dental Treatment Plan CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Incorporated herein by reference are military records which were summarized in the previous consideration of the applicant's case by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR) in Docket Number AR20110017659, on 6 October 2011. The applicant's Clinical Record Cover Sheets and Clinical/Health...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006833
The advisory official did not recommend administrative relief because the applicant did not provide evidence showing he attempted to transfer his education benefit prior to leaving military service, and/or he was given false information by a reliable source about the rules of transferring education benefits. On 22 June 2009, the DOD established the criteria for eligibility and transfer of unused education benefits to eligible family members. c. A Soldier may only transfer to eligible dependents.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006834
Additionally, he received a copy of his military record and noted the following wounds were not annotated: * 16 February 1944, Anzio, Italy, head wound * 2 April 1944, Anzio, Italy, back wound * 8 April 1944, Anzio, Italy, finger wound * 28 December 1944, Colmar, France, hand wound * 9 January 1945, Orbey, France, leg wounds * 4 April 1945, Eichenbach, Germany, chest wound 3. The applicant provides: * Letter, dated 12 October 2010 * Excerpt from a newspaper, dated May 2011 * Self-authored...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006836
The applicant requests upgrade of his undesirable discharge to a general discharge. In his request for discharge, the applicant indicated that he understood that by requesting discharge, he was admitting guilt to the charge against him, or to a lesser included offense that also authorized the imposition of a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge. ____________X___________ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006837
The applicant, the widow of a deceased former service member (FSM), requests correction of the FSM's DD Form 214 (Report of Separation from Active Duty) to show his rank as captain, pay grade O-3. The FSM's DD Form 214 indicates his rank as first lieutenant with a date of rank of 10 October 1974. The evidence of record clearly shows that the FSM served on active duty and attained the rank of first lieutenant.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006838
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 supplemental educational assistance under Public Law 110-252, section 3316. The evidence of record shows he was honorably retired...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006843
The DA Form 20 (Enlisted Qualification Record) prepared upon his entry into the USAR lists his SSN as "xxx-xx-x4xx." The applicant's military record contains other documents that list his SSN as either "xxx-xx-x3xx" or "xxx-xx-x4xx." DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The evidence of record clearly shows the SSN listed on the applicant's discharge order from the USAR and corresponding Honorable Discharge Certificate, both dated in May 1972, is different from the SSN listed on his DD Form 4...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006850
The applicant requests correction of his DD Form 214 (Armed Forces of the United States Report of Transfer or Discharge) to show 4 awards of the Purple Heart, instead of the 2 that are presently shown. The evidence of record shows he was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action by a hostile force on 17 December 1968 and 13 January 1969. _______ x_ _ ________ ___ CHAIRPERSON I certify that herein is recorded the true and complete record of the proceedings of the Army Board for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006853
The applicant provides: * DD Form 214 * letter from the VA * Social security card CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to show an error exists or a basis for changing the SSN shown 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 | 20120006854
The applicant had more than 23 years of service upon his transfer from the Selected Reserve to the Retired Reserve, so he was eligible to transfer benefits to either his spouse or children if he completed the request before leaving military service. The policy states, in part, that those who retire on or before 1 August 2009 are not eligible to transfer unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits by law because their last day of duty will be 31 July 2009 and they will transfer to the Retired List on...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006862
On 14 February 1995, the applicant was notified of initiation of separation action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200 (Personnel Separations), paragraph 14-12c, chapter 14 for misconduct commission of a serious offense. On 15 February 1995, the separation authority approved the applicant's discharge action under the provisions of Army Regulation 635-200, chapter 14, and directed the issuance of a General Discharge Certificate. His separation code and narrative reason for...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006865
The applicant states: a. he was awarded the Army Good Conduct Medal (AGCM) and this award is not reflected in item 24 of his DD Form 214; and b. his completion of "heavy vehicle training" is not reflected in item 25 of his DD Form 214. The applicant contends items 24 and 25 of his DD Form 214 should be corrected to show the AGCM and the completion of his MOS training. As a result, the Board recommends that all Department of the Army records of the individual concerned be corrected by...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006868
Application for correction of military records (with supporting documents provided, if any). However, there is insufficient evidence to support his claim. By regulation, any member who believes he or she is eligible for the PH but no award was made by the chain of command at the time of wounding should submit an application through military channels to HRC.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006869
This request was denied based on the applicant not meeting the standard for ADL loss beyond the 60 days paid. 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. The applicants request to be provided additional TSGLI payments for 120 days of ADL loss has been carefully considered.
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006870
IN THE CASE OF: BOARD DATE: 29 November 2012 DOCKET NUMBER: AR20120006870 THE BOARD CONSIDERED THE FOLLOWING EVIDENCE: 1. The applicant provides: * retirement orders in the grade of CSM/E-9, dated 27 June 2011 * revocation orders, dated 7 July 2011 * retirement orders in the grade of SPC/E-4, dated 7 July 2011 * Unit/Installation Clearance Record * DA Form 31 (Request and Authority for Leave) * Enlisted Record Brief CONSIDERATION OF EVIDENCE: 1. The evidence of record shows he was promoted...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006871
His complete medical service record is not available for review with this case. Chapter 10 of that regulation provides that a member who has committed an offense or offenses for which the authorized punishment includes a punitive discharge may submit a request for discharge for the good of the service in lieu of trial by court-martial. Although he has provided medical records showing he was diagnosed with various mental conditions in the years following his discharge, there is no evidence...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006873
The applicant states: * he completed more than 20 years of honorable service * he was unaware of the Department of Defense (DOD) policy regarding the transfer of benefits * he received his retirement briefing in the fall of 2008 and started his transition leave in June 2009 * had he known of the requirement to transfer this benefits prior to retirement he would have done so 3. The applicant had more than 20 years of service upon his retirement, so he was eligible to transfer benefits to...
ARMY | BCMR | CY2012 | 20120006875
It states for item 14, list resident and military school training course of 40 hours or more successfully completed during the period of service covered by the DD Form 214. The evidence of record shows the applicant successfully completed the 4 week PNCOC in 1980. However, there is no evidence of record and he did not provide any evidence that shows he completed BNCOC, the duration of the course, or year completed.